In this episode Mark shares some of his practices in journaling and how it helps to stay connected to the Lord in a very tangible way on a daily basis.

The Gospel of God

Aug 19th, 2019 18m 57s

In this episode of the First Loved Podcast, Mark discusses "the Gospel" and explores the scriptures on this subject.

Summer Stories (Part 3)

Aug 5th, 2019 15m 50s

Mark concludes this three-part series by sharing more stories of how God touches people's lives through His Spirit, His Word and His people.

Summer Stories (Part 2)

Jul 15th, 2019 17m 52s

Mark shares more testimonials that show the lasting impact of God's love and how the Lord is using First Loved Ministries to make disciples of Jesus.

Summer Stories (Part 1)

Jul 1st, 2019 18m 30s

Mark shares testimonials that show the lasting impact of God's love and how the Lord is using First Loved Ministries to make disciples of Jesus.

An Evening with Steven Curtis

Jun 17th, 2019 18m 18s

Mark shares his experience at a recent concert and how the importance of caring "for the widows and orphans" was highlighted.

Spring Stories 2

Jun 3rd, 2019 17m 32s

Mark shares stories from a recent First Loved to Love weekend at Asbury Grove in Hamilton, MA.

The Necessity of Getting Along

May 20th, 2019 19m

After teaching FLM's "Getting Along" curriculum at the Vida 220 Discipleship school in Costa Rica for the sixth year in a row, Mark shares about his latest trip and gives a brief overview of the first part to initiating a healing conversation w

So What's New?

May 6th, 2019 20m 5s

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark challenges us to question whether or not we are in an "old familiar rut" and how to get out of that rut to enjoy the "newness" in Christ. Sharing scriptures about the new covenant, Mark examines

Anticipation: The Lord's and Ours

Apr 15th, 2019 19m 9s

What is at the heart of the "First Loved to Love" lifestyle? Mark answers this particularly how it relates to our hearing, understanding and OWNING Jesus' new command. Ultimately the goal is for us to grow in our relationship with the Lord to t

God's Faithful Provision

Apr 1st, 2019 19m 9s

When God called Mark out of pastoral church ministry to bring His message of love through First Loved Ministries to the world, the Lord quickly revealed His faithful provision in what Mark calls a "faith infusion." Mark shares a number of stori

Facing Death All Day Long...

Mar 18th, 2019 19m 32s

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark challenges us to look at Jesus' love and ask if our experience with His love is "informational" or "relational". In the scriptures we see Paul's relationship with Jesus to be strong, real, person

Making Disciples?

Mar 4th, 2019 18m 49s

Many of us know the familiar passage from Matthew 28 known as The Great Commission: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing . . . and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." This passage became fresh and chall

Rejoice . . . Always?

Feb 18th, 2019 18m 41s

On this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark looks at Philippians 4 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 where the Apostle Paul writes about rejoicing always. How do we do that? Does this mean we are always supposed to be joyful? Is there a differen

Gone!

Feb 4th, 2019 16m 24s

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares about God's forgiveness. Did you know the Bible not only says that God will purify and pardon us, but that He "blots out your transgressions . . . and remembers yours sins no more"? God ch

Status Quo

Jan 21st, 2019 19m 14s

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark discusses the pattern found in good story writing and how that can challenge us to seek to be written more into God's story in our daily lives. When we get caught in a rut or stop seeking to be p

New Year Stories

Jan 7th, 2019 15m 17s

In this first new episode of 2019, Mark shares some stories of God meeting and loving people right where needed most through First Loved events back in the fall. We hope these encourage you to step out and love like Jesus so you have stories of

Love . . . That's Why I Did It

Dec 17th, 2018 17m 47s

In this episode, Mark reflects on the shooting that took place in the Jewish synagogue and how a local nurse tended to the perpetrator to save his life. As Jesus commanded, "Love your enemies". This is a challenging position for us all, but one

Maturity in Christ

Dec 3rd, 2018 17m 42s

In this episode Mark shares some final thoughts on completing his doctoral program and how the process has matured him theologically and as a disciple of Jesus.

Imaging God

Nov 19th, 2018 19m 49s

On this episode Mark shares about the practice of idol worship and how God may have turned that practice upside down in order to bring His own image into the world through Jesus and us (by the Holy Spirit).

Covenantal Love

Nov 5th, 2018 18m 42s

Mark discusses the various covenants made by God with His people and how His love is expressed through and in those covenants.

You Did It To Me

Oct 15th, 2018 17m

On this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark discusses Matthew 25:31-46 in relationship to the description of the kind of "fasting" God describes through the prophet Isaiah in chapter 58. Mark also shares personal stories that illustrate so

Eagerly Pursue Love

Oct 1st, 2018 19m 37s

Mark discusses what it means to "eagerly pursue love" based on 1 Corinthians 14:1.

One Day at a Time

Sep 17th, 2018 17m 32s

In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares some exciting personal news and connects his experience to Matthew 6 where Jesus teaches on worry and anxiety. "Each day has enough trouble of its own" could be heard as "just take things