Called to Divine Love: Stepping into Deep Water Faith

Have you ever felt like you were working hard but seeing no results? In Luke 5:1-11, Peter and his fellow fishermen experienced just that—until Jesus told them to cast their nets again. What followed wasn’t just a miraculous catch of fish, but an invitation to trust deeper, follow boldly, and embrace a transformed purpose.

In this episode, we explore:

✔️ How Jesus meets you where you are but calls you beyond comfort

✔️ Why obedience to God often requires trust before understanding

✔️ What it means to step into deep water faith in your daily life If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, exhaustion, or uncertainty in your calling, this conversation will encourage you to keep casting your net—because God’s abundance is waiting.

🎧 Listen now and reflect: Where is Jesus calling you to deeper faith today? https://transformingmission.org/359

Time Stamp for Episode 359 Called to Divine Love

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:49 Reading from Luke 5:1-11

02:18 Discussion on Jesus' Call to the Disciples

03:10 Deep Waters of Faith 04:10 Obedience and Trust in Jesus

05:32 Living Out Divine Love

08:04 Evangelism and Authentic Discipleship

11:01 Extraordinary Acts of Love

12:37 An Opportunity to Experience God's Love

19:08 Closing Thoughts and Blessing

Embracing Technology in Ministry
Episode 358 of the Transforming Mission podcast explores the significant impact of technology on ministry practices. The hosts discuss how technology should not merely replicate in-person services but serve as an adaptive tool to engage and disciple people.

Examples include digital small groups, interactive live streams, and the responsible use of AI for tasks like sermon summaries. The episode emphasizes focusing on meaningful connections and maintaining a mission-centric approach, while also addressing the ethical implications of technology use in the church.

Read more and Listen to Episode 358 at https://transformingmission.org/358

Time Stamp for Episode 358

00:00 Introduction to Episode 358

00:14 The Role of Technology in Ministry

01:30 Adapting Technology for Church Engagement

05:55 Practical Strategies for Using Technology

09:55 Building Online Communities

16:32 Artificial Intelligence in Ministry

22:19 Embracing Technology in Church

32:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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

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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