In this episode of Loving Your Neighbor: A Mark 12 Ministries Podcast, Maggie and Perry dig deep into what it really means to love—not by our standards, but by God’s. We explore the different Greek words for love and how Scripture defines it far beyond feelings or preferences.

This episode challenges us to ask: Who is the “one another” we’re actually called to love?

It’s not just the person next door. Not just your family. It’s the person you wouldn’t choose to love—the one who thinks, looks, or lives differently than you. Through honest self-reflection and biblical insight, this conversation calls us to recognize our weaknesses and lean into God's strength—so His love, not ours, can flow through us.

In this powerful episode of the Mark 12 Ministries Podcast, we discuss HOW to really love the marginalized—not with pity or performance, but with purpose and presence.

We walk through:

• An introduction to who the marginalized are and why it matters
• Christ’s ministry as a model for compassion
• How to listen to and engage with those often overlooked
• Practical steps for everyday advocacy and community support
• Using technology to build bridges
• Encouraging faithful political and civic engagement
• And how prayer and collective action shape real change

Jesus said, “Whatever you did for the least of these, you did for me.”
This episode is a call to humility, action, and hope.

🎧 Tune in now and be inspired to love with deeper intention.

In the final episode of our 3-part series, host Maggie Bennett and Mark 12 Ministries founder Perry Cooke explore the less obvious sides of marginalization.

This conversation expands beyond poverty to include immigrants, Romani communities, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and people from both inner-city neighborhoods and rural towns across Kentucky.

Together, they unpack:

• Why being marginalized isn’t always about financial need
• The impact of cultural and generational misunderstandings
• Stories that challenge assumptions and stereotypes
• How the Church can respond with empathy, humility, and presence

This episode reminds us that true compassion begins with listening, learning, and loving without conditions.

🎙️ Episode 3: Who Are the Marginalized? (Part II)
Welcome back to Loving Our Neighbor, a podcast by Mark 12 Ministries where we reimagine serving the vulnerable through the teachings of Jesus Christ.

In part two of this heartfelt and reflective series, host Maggie Bennett continues the conversation with M12 founder Perry Cooke, focusing on what it means to minister one person at a time—and to love the whole person, not just their immediate needs.

In this episode, they explore:

• The importance of seeing individuals as whole people—mind, body, and spirit

• Real stories from Perry’s experiences in the field

• A powerful moment when the line between those serving and those being served became beautifully blurred

• What survival mode looks like and how many people are just learning how to live beyond it

• How we can walk with others out of survival and into stability, healing, and hope

This episode reminds us that true ministry starts with compassion, dignity, and the willingness to enter into someone’s story.

🎧 Tune in now as we continue this transformative 3-part series on loving our neighbor with intention and Christ-like empathy.

🎙️ Episode 2: Who Are the Marginalized?
Welcome back to Loving Your Neighbor, a podcast by Mark 12 Ministries where we reimagine serving the vulnerable through the teachings of Jesus Christ.

In today's episode, host Maggie Bennett and M12 founder Perry Cooke open a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation: Who exactly are the marginalized?
Together, they explore:

• The true definition of marginalization

• Examples of marginalized groups in our communities

• Common characteristics and root causes

• What Scripture says about God's heart for the overlooked

• Where we can realistically start when the need feels overwhelming

Through real-life stories, biblical truths, and honest reflection, Maggie and Perry invite you to rethink common stereotypes and embrace a more compassionate, empowering way to love our neighbors.

🎧 Tune in now for the first part of this transformative 3-part series.

Perry shares his personal journey into ministry and the heart behind Mark 12 Ministries. We explore the origins of the organization, who it serves, and what’s ahead for its mission to love and empower the vulnerable.

Mark 12 is committed to amplifying the voices of the marginalized and helping build communities that empower rather than enable.

Whether you're new to Mark 12 or curious about what it truly means to love your neighbor, this episode lays the foundation.