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In this episode of BuddyWalk with Jesus, we slow down over Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” In a tribalized world shaped by algorithms, outrage, and echo chambers, Jesus calls His disciples into a strength that doesn’t need to dominate. We unpack what “meek” (praeis) really means—gentleness with backbone, power under control—and why Jesus links it to the promise of inheritance rather than conquest. You’ll hear how this Beatitude echoes Psalm 37, why meekness is a form of resistance against online manipulation, and what it looks like to live with conviction without contempt. We’ll end with simple practices to help you train meekness in your speech, your reactions, and your digital life.

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In this episode of BuddyWalk with Jesus, we slow down and sit with one of the tenderest lines Jesus ever spoke: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). We explore what “mourning” really means in the Beatitudes—personal grief, the ache of a broken world, and sorrow that awakens the heart instead of hardening it. This isn’t a call to pretend pain is good or to rush past sorrow with clichés. It’s Jesus’ promise that tears don’t disqualify you—they become a meeting place with God’s presence, strength, and hope. Together, we’ll learn how to mourn as disciples through biblical lament, honest naming of loss, and trusting that the Kingdom is coming even in the valley.

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In Episode 2 of our slow-and-deep journey through the Sermon on the Mount, we linger over the first Beatitude: Matthew 5:3 — “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” What does “blessed” (makarioi) actually mean? What kind of “poverty” is Jesus talking about (ptōchoi)—and why does He begin His kingdom teaching here? We explore the Greek language, Old Testament echoes, and the spiritual posture Jesus calls the doorway into kingdom life: open hands, honest need, and surrender. This episode isn’t about self-hatred or spiritual performance—it’s about the freedom of dependence and the surprising promise that the Kingdom belongs to those who stop pretending they can earn it.

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Welcome to the beginning of our slow-and-deep journey through Matthew 5–7—the Sermon on the Mount. In this series intro, we step onto the hillside with Jesus and explore what’s really happening in this moment: crowds gathering, disciples leaning in, and the King unveiling life in the Kingdom of God. This isn’t an entrance exam to Christianity—it’s the curriculum for apprentices of Jesus. We’ll talk about why these chapters are essential for understanding our place as Christians, how they reshape our identity (not just our behavior), and how we’re going to walk through them at a pace that allows real transformation. Grab your walking shoes—this is where the Kingdom gets practical.

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God’s call on your life isn’t floating out there in some distant future or reserved for “spiritual” moments—it’s happening right now. In this episode, we explore the beautiful, present-tense invitation of Jesus: to love God and love others in the middle of emails, errands, family chaos, and everyday routines.

We’ll talk about how the Holy Spirit actually empowers us to follow Jesus in real time—not by escaping the world, but by walking in step with Him right in the middle of it. We’ll name the distractions that numb our souls, rethink what “spiritual” really means, and imagine a life where dishes, commutes, meetings, and hard conversations become places of genuine formation with God.

If you’ve ever felt like the “real” Christian life is always somewhere else—later, quieter, calmer—this conversation is an invitation to discover that God is already at work here and now, and He’s calling you to join Him.

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We’ve turned the simple invitation of Jesus—“Come, follow me”—into a crowded checklist of programs, expectations, and spiritual pressure. In this episode, we explore how Christianity got so complicated, why so many believers are exhausted, and how to return to the simple, beautiful center: living our actual lives with God, for the sake of others, in the way of Jesus.

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This week we're discussing the universal church? What is the Church? What's our purpose and what does it mean to say that we believe in the holy catholic church?

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Unity in the Spirit isn’t a nostalgic slogan or a distant goal—it’s Christianity in the present tense. In this episode, we explore Paul’s call to “keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” as a lived, right-now reality we guard rather than a trophy we earn. Drawing on Jesus’ prayer in John 17 and the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, we name practical ways unity becomes embodied in everyday church life: slowing our speech, blessing across differences, confessing quickly, sharing the Table, and praying “Come, Holy Spirit” in the space between us. If you’re weary of division, this conversation invites you into a hopeful, present-moment apprenticeship with Jesus—where the Spirit stitches diverse people into one Body, today.

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