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Episode 357: Consumerism and Agape Love - Shaping a Church for Others
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In Episode 357, Tim and Sara explore how the church can counter consumerism by embodying agape love. They examine the cultural tendency to ask, "What can I get?" and challenge leaders to prioritize discipleship that shifts the focus to, "What can I give?"
Tim shares a powerful story about Loy, an engineer who used his gifts to serve children through prayer and transformed a school community in the process.
The conversation touches on:
- Practical ways to counter consumerism in the church.
- The role of discipleship in reorienting believers toward sacrificial love.
- How leaders can model agape love in both big and small ways.
- The connection between joy, hope, and serving others.
Whether you're a church leader or a follower of Jesus looking to grow in love and service, this episode offers both encouragement and actionable insights.
Find show notes at: https://TransformingMission.org/357
Join the conversation on Facebook by following the link on the show notes page.
Time Stamp for Episode 357
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:21 Consumerism in the Church
01:40 Agape Love: A Countercultural Approach
07:45 Practical Steps to Counter Consumerism
11:52 Joy in Serving: A Real-Life Example
18:02 The Power of Hope and Agency
21:57 Authenticity and Integrity in Leadership
24:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Manage episode 463518597 series 2307940
In Episode 357, Tim and Sara explore how the church can counter consumerism by embodying agape love. They examine the cultural tendency to ask, "What can I get?" and challenge leaders to prioritize discipleship that shifts the focus to, "What can I give?"
Tim shares a powerful story about Loy, an engineer who used his gifts to serve children through prayer and transformed a school community in the process.
The conversation touches on:
- Practical ways to counter consumerism in the church.
- The role of discipleship in reorienting believers toward sacrificial love.
- How leaders can model agape love in both big and small ways.
- The connection between joy, hope, and serving others.
Whether you're a church leader or a follower of Jesus looking to grow in love and service, this episode offers both encouragement and actionable insights.
Find show notes at: https://TransformingMission.org/357
Join the conversation on Facebook by following the link on the show notes page.
Time Stamp for Episode 357
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:21 Consumerism in the Church
01:40 Agape Love: A Countercultural Approach
07:45 Practical Steps to Counter Consumerism
11:52 Joy in Serving: A Real-Life Example
18:02 The Power of Hope and Agency
21:57 Authenticity and Integrity in Leadership
24:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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