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  • God's Unchanging Love
    Song of Solomon 6:4-13What happens when conflict hits your relationships? In this powerful episode, Alex dives deep into Song of Solomon chapter 6 to reveal God's immutability - His unchanging nature - and how it transforms the way we handle conflict.🎯 Key Takeaways:* God's character never changes, even when we mess up* How to start conflict resolution with affirmation (not accusations)* Why commitment matters more than perfection in relationships* The difference between biblical conflict and our culture's "serial relationships"* Practical steps for handling disagreements in marriage, friendship, and with God📖 Scripture Focus: Song of Solomon 6:4-13Alex breaks down how Solomon responds to conflict with his wife - not with anger or rejection, but with affirmation, commitment, and reminders of her unique value. This mirrors exactly how God approaches us when we've messed up or pulled away from Him.Whether you're single, married, engaged, or walking through relationship difficulties, this episode will encourage you that God's love for you never wavers, and it will equip you with biblical tools for healthier conflict resolution.💬 After the Amen Question: How can you handle conflict in your life knowing God is unchanging?🏝️ Connect with us:* Website: amenpodcast.com/donate* Support the podcast: Venmo @amenpodcast | CashApp $amenalex📍 Broadcasting from Kauai, Hawaii | House Church meets in our garage!Like, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - we'd love to hear how this episode impacted you! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
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  • Faithful Stewards | House Church
    What does it really mean to be a faithful leader in God's church?In this powerful message from 1 Corinthians 4:1-6, we dive deep into what biblical leadership actually looks like. Spoiler alert: it's not about being the captain of the ship or seeking approval from others.Paul reveals that church leaders are called to be "under-rowers" - the lowest servants on the boat - whose only job is to faithfully bring God's treasures from His storehouse (the Word) to His people. No adding their own spin, no taking ingredients out, just pure faithfulness to what God has already provided.Key takeaways:* Why seeking human approval (or even self-approval) misses the point entirely* How God will reveal everything hidden in darkness on judgment day* Why taking sin seriously is actually an act of love for the church* The difference between living as citizens of heaven vs. blending in with the culture around us* How Christ became the ultimate faithful steward, paying our debt with His lifeThe challenge: If we want to change our communities, we can't live and act like our communities. We're called to be IN the world, but not OF the world.This isn't your typical Sunday morning message - it's raw, real, and challenges us to live with eternal perspective in a culture that's obsessed with temporary approval.Recorded live at House Church Kauai - where kids run around, faith gets real, and the garage becomes a place of transformation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
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  • Breath
    Introduction* Christianity is more than just feelings or Sunday experiences* The Greek word for "breath" and "spirit" (pneuma) is the same word* The connection between breath, life, and the Spirit of GodThe Spirit Gives Us Access to the Mind of God* 1 Corinthians 2:10-13 - The Spirit searches the depths of God* Just as our breath enters our brain before we speak, God's Spirit knows His thoughts* Through the Spirit, believers have special access to God's wisdomThe Story of Joseph: Dreams and Divine Purpose* Joseph's dreams came directly from God* His brothers' rejection couldn't stop God's purpose* Jesus is the greater Joseph* Rejected by his brothers* Through death, brought salvation* Gave up His breath so we could receive itThe Life-Changing Power of the Spirit* Romans 8:11 - The same Spirit that raised Jesus lives in believers* Having the Spirit means our lives should visibly change* The Spirit transforms our character and dispositionThe Treasures of Knowing God Deeply* Access to the depths of God means access to deeper joy* The Spirit brings transformation to others through us* There's always more treasure to discover in ChristChallenge* If you're not experiencing growth or change, examine your connection to the Spirit* Don't let the world make you feel strange for showing Christian character* Don't snatch away what God is trying to do in your lifeConclusion* Take time to ask: "What is the Spirit doing in my life right now?"* God's Spirit is meant to turn everything upside down* Let the life-giving power of the Spirit work through you This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
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  • Love God, Love Others
    AMENPODCAST.COMMatthew 22:34-40 Bible StudyFrom the Amen Podcast with Alex and LokalaniScripture ReadingBut when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?" And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets."— Matthew 22:34-40 (ESV)ContextIn this passage, Jesus faces the third and final question from religious leaders trying to trap him during Holy Week. The Pharisees had already tried to entrap him with a question about taxes. The Sadducees had attempted to trick him with a theological puzzle about resurrection. Now, a lawyer from the Pharisees tests Jesus about which of the 613 commandments in the law is greatest.Christ's answer is brilliant and silences his critics. He doesn't simply pick one law over the others—he summarizes the entire law by combining two passages:* Deuteronomy 6:5 — "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might."* Leviticus 19:18 — "You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord."Key Points1. The Command Is Also an InvitationWhen Jesus answers with "love God and love your neighbor," he's not just giving a command; he's offering an invitation to freedom. God's commandments were never meant to be oppressive rules but a pathway to life, joy, and communion with Him and others.2. Love God, Love PeopleThis "greatest commandment" is comprehensive and binary:* Vertical relationship: Love God with your whole being* Horizontal relationship: Love your neighbors as yourselfEvery other commandment flows from these two principles. If we love God truly, we will keep His commandments. If we love our neighbors, we will not harm them but seek their good.3. The Example of Onan: Breaking the Greatest CommandmentIn Genesis 38:8-10, we see Onan refusing to fulfill his duty to his deceased brother's wife, Tamar. By selfishly seeking his own gratification without responsibility, Onan:* Failed to love God by disrespecting His plan for the family lineage* Failed to love his neighbor (Tamar) by denying her security and protectionThis story illustrates how we become selfish when we break the greatest commandment. We choose gratification over responsibility, personal desires over the needs of others.4. Christ Perfectly Fulfilled the CommandmentJesus is the only one who perfectly loved God and others:* He loved God so much that he was obedient to death on a cross* He loved his neighbors (us) so much that he laid down his life for us while we were still sinnersJesus didn't just teach the greatest commandment—he demonstrated it through his sacrifice.Application Questions* How can you love God more fully this week? Consider practical ways to express your love through obedience, worship, and time with Him.* Who is your "neighbor" that needs your love right now? Think about family members, coworkers, church members, and actual neighbors who might need encouragement, forgiveness, or practical help.* In what areas of your life are you being selfish like Onan? Where are you choosing gratification over responsibility?* How has your perspective on God's commands changed? Do you see them as restrictive rules or as invitations to freedom and love?* What gifts has God given you that you can use to love others in your church community?Closing ThoughtsWhen we shift our mindset from "I have to love God and others" to "I get to love God and others," everything changes. This isn't just a duty—it's a privilege and the pathway to true joy.The more we walk in obedience, the more natural loving God and loving others becomes. As we grow in Christ, we find that loving others flows more easily from us because God's own love fills our hearts.Remember: To love God is to obey Him. To love others is to serve them. And in doing both, we experience the life Jesus intended for us."How can you love God and love others?" Share your answers in the comments below!PrayerFather, thank you for your leadership and for teaching us in ways we never expected. Help us to remember that loving you and loving others is not merely a command but an invitation to experience life as you designed it. Guide us to love you through our obedience and to love others through service and sacrifice. In Jesus' name, amen.amen podcast website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
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  • Finding Rest | Catechism #10
    In this episode, Alex discusses the importance of family togetherness and the Fourth and Fifth Commandments from his backyard gym. He shares how House Church began with the vision of families worshiping together rather than being separated into different rooms. He explains the three aspects of Sabbath: rhythm (establishing healthy patterns), rejuvenation (spiritual and physical restoration), and rest (embracing God's grace without working for salvation). Alex connects the Sabbath to the commandment to honor parents, emphasizing that our first relationship with father and mother shapes all future relationships. He concludes that a right relationship with God through Christ enables us to heal other relationships and truly embrace Sabbath rest. The episode is part of the Amen podcast, which can be found at amenepodcast.com and on Instagram. AmenPodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
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