Ep. 005: You Were Made For Relationship With God
Sep 5 • 6:55
Ep. 005: You Were Made For Relationship With God
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Ep. 005: You Were Made For Relationship With God

September 5, 2024 • 6:55 • Jay Holland

In this episode, Jay explores the idea that humans were made for a relationship with God. Jesus emphasizes the importance of love in this relationship, stating that loving God and loving others are the greatest commandments. Jay also discusses the different ways love is expressed in relationships, such as spending time together, communicating, serving, and giving gifts. It highlights the importance of these aspects in our relationship with God. Jay ends by addressing the issue of sin and how repentance restores relationships with God and others.

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About the Host

Jay Holland

Jay Holland is a follower of Jesus, a husband to Emily, and the biological and adoptive father of four children. For more than two decades Jay has served as a pastor in family and student ministries, and has walked through multiple special needs challenges within his own family.

Jay’s personal and pastoral experiences led him to launch the weekly Let’s Parent on Purpose podcast to equip and empower moms and dads to build thriving families. He serves at Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church in Stuart, Florida and is also on the board of Hopegivers, a ministry that cares for children and churches in India.

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