In this episode of the Becoming More Like Jesus podcast, we continue our journey through the Beatitudes by exploring Jesus’ words: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8)

What does it really mean to be “pure in heart”? Is it about rule-following and outward behavior—or something deeper?

Together, we unpack how Jesus shifts the focus from external appearances to the condition of our inner world. Through His challenge to the Pharisees and the powerful imagery of a clean cup, we’re reminded that true transformation begins within. Purity of heart isn’t about perfection—it’s about aligning our minds and desires with Christ so we can recognize His presence in our everyday lives.

This episode also gets personal, reflecting on how patterns of sin, pride, comparison, and anxiety can cloud our ability to see God at work—and how returning to a life of integrity, prayer, and Scripture brings clarity and closeness with Him again.

You’ll walk away with practical rhythms to pursue a pure heart, along with encouragement to keep going, even when it’s hard. Because the promise still stands: those who truly desire God will see Him.

Let’s pursue a heart that longs for Jesus above all else.

This week, we look at how Jesus promises that the merciful will be shown mercy. What does Jesus mean when He says merciful, and how does it apply to us in our day? We'll look at Jesus' example when He calls Matthew to follow Him in Matthew 9 and what it may look like for us to be challenged to show mercy in the same way Jesus does.

In this episode of Becoming More Like Jesus, we continue our journey through the Beatitudes by exploring Jesus’ words in Gospel of Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

What does it really mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness? Is Jesus talking about perfect rule-following, or something deeper?

In this conversation, we explore the biblical meaning of righteousness—living in right relationship with God and with others. Looking at Jesus’ teaching throughout the Gospel of Matthew, we see how He challenged the rule-focused righteousness of the Pharisees and called His followers to something far greater: hearts that truly long for God’s Kingdom.

Together we’ll reflect on the tension between rule-following and genuine transformation, the danger of focusing on others’ faults instead of our own hearts, and what it looks like to truly desire a world shaped by God’s ways.

When we begin to crave right relationship with God and others the way we crave food and water, Jesus promises something remarkable—we will be satisfied.

Join us as we continue learning what it means to live the upside-down life of the Kingdom and become more like Jesus.

BibleProject Article: https://bibleproject.com/articles/what-does-it-mean-hunger-and-thirst-righteousness/

In this episode of Becoming More Like Jesus, we continue our journey through the Beatitudes by exploring Jesus’ words in Gospel of Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”

What does it really mean to be meek? And why would the meek inherit the earth?

Looking back to Book of Psalms 37 and forward to the promise of restoration in Book of Isaiah 60–61, we see that meekness isn’t weakness—it’s humble trust in God. It’s knowing our place before Him, resisting the pull of pride, and choosing surrender over self-promotion.

Through the example of Jesus in Gospel of John 6 and the beautiful humility hymn of Epistle to the Philippians 2, we’re reminded that Christ Himself modeled true meekness—refusing earthly glory in favor of the Father’s will.

If you’ve ever wrestled with pride, craved recognition, or struggled to “aim lower,” this episode is for you. Together, we’ll consider practical steps toward humility and what it looks like to inherit the kind of kingdom Jesus promises.

Join us as we seek to become more like Jesus—gentle, humble, and confident in the hope of His coming Kingdom.

In this episode of Becoming More Like Jesus, we continue our journey through the Beatitudes by reflecting on Jesus’ words: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matthew 5:4).

We explore what it truly means to mourn in the way Jesus describes—not only grieving loss, pain, and suffering, but also mourning over sin and the ways our lives fall short of the Kingdom of Heaven. From personal grief to honest repentance, Jesus meets us in our sorrow with His presence, His people, and His hope.

Drawing from Scripture, including Romans 5 and Romans 8, we talk about how suffering, when surrendered to God, can be transformed into perseverance, character, and ultimately hope. Mourning in Christ is not despair—it is lamenting with hope, trusting that God is at work even when life is painful.

This episode invites you to reflect on your own places of mourning, recognize Jesus as your comforter, and practice a simple breath prayer throughout the week as you hold your grief before Him.

Whether you are grieving loss, wrestling with repentance, or simply weary from life, this episode reminds us that we are not alone—and that Jesus promises comfort now and eternal hope in the renewal of Heaven and Earth.

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In this episode of Becoming More Like Jesus, we begin our deep dive into the Beatitudes with Jesus’ words, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). We explore what it means to live with humble dependence on Jesus, to release self-sufficiency, and to allow God’s rule and reign to shape our lives. Drawing from the example of John the Baptist, this episode invites us to pray, “He must increase, and I must decrease,” and to discover the blessing of belonging to God’s Kingdom.

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In week two of our Sermon on the Mount series, we explore the Beatitudes of Matthew 5:3–12 and what they reveal about who is invited into Jesus’ Kingdom. Rather than a checklist to achieve, the Beatitudes are an invitation—a map that shows us where Jesus is at work and who His Kingdom is for. Wherever you find yourself today, Jesus welcomes you to participate in His restoring work and live into the blessing of His Kingdom here and now.

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In this episode of Becoming More Like Jesus, we begin a journey through the Sermon on the Mount by rediscovering a posture many of us have lost: curiosity. Reflecting on Matthew 5:1–2, we explore how curiosity draws people closer to Jesus—from the Galilean hillside to encounters like the Woman at the Well and Zacchaeus. As we open this new series, you’re invited to slow down, lean in, and let a curious heart draw you nearer to the heart of Jesus.

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