Episode Chapters

  • Are Christians supposed to be doormats?

    Starting at 3 min 
    30 sec

    Ken and Julie consider whether following Jesus means saying yes to every request.

  • Help when it is within your power

    Starting at 5 min 
    30 sec

    Explore biblical generosity, personal responsibility, and practical ways to help wisely.

  • When generosity becomes enabling

    Starting at 24 min 
    41 sec

    Consider whether help supports genuine change, and why motives matter.

  • Is the request consistent with God’s will?

    Starting at 37 min 
    21 sec

    Evaluate whether a request is right and consistent with biblical principles.

  • Serving without manipulation or pressure

    Starting at 40 min 
    2 sec

    Jesus served others without allowing their expectations to control His mission.

  • Five questions to ask before helping

    Starting at 46 min 
    10 sec

    Review ability, responsibility, what is right, motives, and whether you can respond in love.

  • True love may say yes, no, or not right now

    Starting at 48 min 
    14 sec

    True love seeks what is best for the person, followed by the closing prayer.

  • Episode Notes

    Jesus calls His followers to radical generosity, but biblical service is not the same as indiscriminate giving. This conversation offers a practical framework for helping in ways that are loving, wise, and genuinely beneficial.

    Scripture referenced: Mark 10; Proverbs 3:27–28; Matthew 5:38–48; Luke 6:30–31; Matthew 20:23; 1 John 5:14–15; James 1:5–7; Mark 11:24; Psalm 66:18; 2 Thessalonians 3:10; James 4:3; Acts 5:29; 2 Corinthians 9:6–7.