In this episode of the Spread the Love Podcast, hosts Ben, Jon and Derick are finally together again to kick off Season 3 episode 14 with a deep, sobering dive into what it truly means to remain steadfast in our faith.

Together, the hosts explore the biblical concept of Hypomonē (active, forward-leaning endurance under heavy weight) and challenge the passive mindset of modern Christianity. Grounded in scriptures from James 1 and Matthew 24, they discuss:

• The difference between true, fruit-bearing faith and superficial belief.

• How justification, sanctification, and glorification work together in the believer's life.

• The parables of Jesus (the ten bridesmaids, the talents, and the sower) as urgent calls to spiritual alertness and active stewardship.

• Rejecting the "American Dream" mindset of comfort, distraction, and retirement in favor of living a life focused on eternity and the Great Commission.

Whether you are navigating daily trials or seeking to re-align your heart with God's ultimate purpose, this conversation will encourage, challenge, and strengthen your walk with Christ. Let's chat!

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Spread The Love Podcast | Can you define true love?Welcome back to the Spread The Love podcast! In this episode, Jon and Ben catch up in the studio to give you a preview of what’s coming in Season 3—from discussing the true cost of following Jesus to navigating faith in the modern world, the current state of the church, and real-life testimonies.Jon also kicks off a new segment, "Spreading Love," diving deep into 1 John 4. Together, they unpack the vital difference between "God is love" and the culture’s claim that "love is God."📖 Key Scripture Mentioned:1 John 4:8, 10, 16Philippians 2:6-8Ephesians 6:12💬 Connect & Join the Conversation:If this episode challenged or encouraged you, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share to help us spread the word! Drop your thoughts in the comments below—how do you anchor your faith in God’s true definition of love?Connect with us -Spread the Love Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpreadtheLove416Spread the Love Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spreadthelove416Spread the Love X: https://x.com/SpreadLove416Spread the Love TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spreadthelove416Check out HUB 58:12 here: https://www.builtforministry.com/

We're back! Ben and Jon sit down and discuss where we've been, what we've been doing, and where we see the podcast going. We discuss some changes, but the intent and mission will always be the same. Mission - We desire to Spread the Love of Christ through biblical truth and to invite, challenge, encourage, and restore people to an intimate relationship with Jesus. Come engage and let's chat!

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Jon sits down in the studio room alone this time. He does so to provide listeners with the latest updates about Spread the Love. Be sure to tune in to hear about the happenings taking place. Also, he opens up and shares about his recent feelings of being stuck. He uses the story of the Moses and the Israelites in Egypt to convey that God ultimately uses our position as purpose.

Join the Spread the Love team as they sit down and study Matthew 16 together. The team explores this passage which contains Ben's self-proclaimed life verse. Find out why it's been so impactful for him, and let's learn more from Jesus as we all study together. Let's chat!

Sit down with Derick, Jon, and April as they introduce their guest, Ben. Ben is Jon's little brother who shares the story of God's redemptive love in his life. "He didn't say it would be easy, but He promised He would go with us." - Ben