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Our Father's Heart

Our Father's Heart

By: Jesus M. Ruiz
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These podcasts are intended to nurture, instruct, and help you understand what the Lord has said in His Word that you may walk in the manner worthy of your calling in Him. We pray that you are blessed, not merely in the hearing, but more so in the doing. Simply put, our utmost desire is to be in the Father's heart, to know the Father's heart, and express the Father's heart to you.

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  • Eternal Judgment [circa 2009] (Part 1) | Ep. 177
    Nov 26 2025

    Though Hebrews 6 unpacks six core principles—repentance from dead works, faith toward God, baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment—that trace the believer’s life from new birth to final destiny, we hone in our focus on Eternal Judgment.

    We press into the hard but hopeful truth: judgment begins in the house of God. Ezekiel 34 confronts shepherds who feed themselves while neglecting the weak, and that pattern still speaks today. Then we follow Jesus’ strategy in Matthew 10: seek the “worthy,” let peace rest where the message is received, and shake the dust where it is not. Worthiness is not status; it’s reception. As Christ later pronounces woes on cities that witnessed miracles yet refused to repent, the stakes become clear—greater light brings greater responsibility. Rejecting the messenger means rejecting the One who sent him, and reception brings the first blessing of peace and hope.

    We also hold up a mirror to our religious reflexes. Jesus names the Pharisees’ hypocrisy: heavy burdens, polished appearances, fixation on tithes while ignoring justice, mercy, and faith. That indictment challenges modern church culture to lift burdens, prioritize the wounded, and keep the weightier matters central. The call is simple and searching: preach the gospel, discern hunger, invest where the word is received, and move on without rancor. For every listener wrestling with spiritual leadership, mission, and endurance, this conversation offers clarity, courage, and a path toward the resurrection of the just.

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    38 mins
  • Freedom! (Part 2) | Ep. 176
    Nov 12 2025

    What if the problem isn’t your limits, but how you handle them? We explore a different kind of freedom: the kind that serves, while restraining itself for the benefit of others. From hidden bitterness to budget choices, from envy of public gifts to neglect of quiet callings, we trace how small, unexamined habits shape big spiritual outcomes.

    We dig into Romans 14’s vision of the kingdom—righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit—and why love sometimes means limiting your liberty. The parable of the talents gets practical here: God isn’t stingy; he’s wise. He increases responsibility when we’re trustworthy with small things. You’ll hear a real-world story of walking away from a lucrative role that conflicted with conscience, and a candid look at why transparency is rare in church life: accountability makes us honest, and honesty makes us change. We also draw sharp parallels between political and religious cultures that promise liberty while practicing control, and why knowing our core texts—Scripture for the church, the Constitution for citizens—matters for resisting manipulation.

    This conversation is a call to own your decisions, tell the truth about your capacity, and practice your actual gifts rather than coveting someone else’s platform. If you’re asking for “more,” start by stewarding what’s already in your hands. With great liberty comes great responsibility—use it to edify others, not to indulge yourself.

    If this resonates, share it with a friend who needs a nudge toward faithful stewardship, and leave a rating to help others find the show. Subscribe for more candid, Scripture-centered conversations that strengthen your walk.

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    May God bless you and make you prosperous in Him as you listen and obey His voice!

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    41 mins
  • Freedom! (Part 1) | Ep. 175
    Nov 5 2025

    True freedom isn’t about getting more options for oneself, but becoming free from the bondage of sin to walk in righteousness. We trace a bold, honest line from Eden’s wide-open garden to Paul’s gritty vision of liberty that chooses service for the sake of others. Along the way, we examine how one boundary tested trust, how the fall revealed our tendency to use freedom poorly, and how the Spirit leads us out of bondage into a life where righteousness is not a burden but a joy.

    We talk through Genesis and the original scope of human freedom: real work, real dominion, and only one restriction. That context changes how we read our choices today. Rather than chasing loopholes or cloaking compromise in spiritual language, we ask how to live in freedom publicly—submitting to rightful authority, practicing integrity, and letting our conduct silence ignorance. Paul’s words come alive: “Though I am free, I made myself a servant to all.” Freedom becomes a mission. It is the power to become “all things to all people” to win some, not to perform for approval, but to love people toward hope of Jesus Christ.

    We also address quieter battles: envy masked as disappointment, the habit of hiding our gifts, and the fatigue in the test of waiting while others seem to flourish. Galatians reframes our identity—the free children of promise, led by the Spirit, called to stand fast and resist the yoke of bondage. Romans reminds us that freedom has a direction: away from sin, toward holiness. If your heart needs a reset on what liberty looks like in practice—clear allegiance, steady character, and generous service—this conversation will meet you where you are and point you forward.

    If this resonates, share it with a friend, follow for more, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Your voice helps this message of true freedom reach someone who needs it today.

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    Thank you so much for listening and sharing with others!

    We would very much appreciate you continuing to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, and LIKE us through any of the following platforms:

    Substack: htt​ps://ourfathersheart.substack.com/
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    May God bless you and make you prosperous in Him as you listen and obey His voice!

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    39 mins
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