Episode 49: Let Go of Transactional Faith | Embrace Intimacy with the Father Who Calls You His Own

Learning to Love: https://a.co/d/07ZmY8S2 In this episode of “Learning to Love,” the speakers reflect on God’s agape love as the greatest miracle and discuss personal growth from bitterness into intentional inner work, including self-rebuke, naming emotions, and speaking life. They explore how receiving God’s love reshapes the way correction and disagreement are handled—listening for the Spirit in others, allowing edification, and viewing people through maturity levels rather than demonizing imperfection. The conversation addresses those who believe God loves them but doesn’t “like” them, challenging a transactional view of God that ties His love to circumstances, comparison, and social media-driven envy. They emphasize abiding with God, gratitude, and trusting His grace even when prayers aren’t answered as desired, using Paul’s “thorn” to highlight growth, humility, and avoiding legalistic self-interpretation. 00:00 Bitterness to Agape 03:06 Handling Correction Well 06:46 Humanizing Disagreement 12:16 When God Feels Distant 13:28 Transactional Faith Trap 18:35 Grace in Closed Doors 21:02 Talking to Younger You 26:04 No Checkboxes Just Growth 27:39 Paul’s Thorn Reframed 30:02 Final Thoughts and Outro Resources for Church Leaders People Growth Discipleship System: https://www.kendradublin.com/funnel Pathway to Patience: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Patien... Resources for Individuals People Growth Discipleship Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYDPYVKD Pathway to Patience Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Patien... Speak to Your Storm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYPCKHJ9 God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 1: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspecti... God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 2: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspecti... Social Media/Website Youtube:    / @kendradublin   Facebook:   / kendradublin   Instagram:   / iamkendradublin   https://www.kendradublin.com Guest Opportunity and Contact Information Partnership Opportunities: kendra@kendradublin.com Calendar: https://calendly.com/kendra-dublin/in... Links for audio podcast Podbean: https://pgdwithkendradublin.podbean.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mYDEtf... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f91... IHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/173776178 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3572921