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	<title>The Greatest Commandment &#124;&#124; Mark 12:28-34</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, J. Mark Horst examines Jesus’ interaction with a scribe in Mark 12:28-34 and explores the greatest commandment: to love God with all your heart and to love your neighbors as yourself. Rather than reducing faith to a list of rules or religious duties, Jesus shows that God wants a relationship with us that transforms our lives. J. Mark also considers how our love for God flows into love for others. This episode reminds us that our hope is found in Jesus, the One who selflessly fulfilled “The Greatest Commandment.”]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, J. Mark Horst examines Jesus’ interaction with a scribe in Mark 12:28-34 and explores the greatest commandment: to love God with all your heart and to love your neighbors as yourself. Rather than reducing faith to a list of rules or reli]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>The God of the Living &#124;&#124; Mark 12:18-27</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[What happens after we die? In this episode, J. Mark Horst studies Mark 12:18–27, where the Sadducees, who did not believe in the resurrection, try to trap Jesus with a question about marriage in the afterlife. Instead, Jesus exposes their faulty beliefs through the testimony of Jesus and the testimony of Moses. He reveals the truth of the resurrection and points to God’s declaration that He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, declaring that He is “not the God of the dead, but the God of the living.”]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What happens after we die? In this episode, J. Mark Horst studies Mark 12:18–27, where the Sadducees, who did not believe in the resurrection, try to trap Jesus with a question about marriage in the afterlife. Instead, Jesus exposes their faulty beliefs ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[What happens after we die? In this episode, J. Mark Horst studies Mark 12:18–27, where the Sadducees, who did not believe in the resurrection, try to trap Jesus with a question about marriage in the afterlife. Instead, Jesus exposes their faulty beliefs through the testimony of Jesus and the testimony of Moses. He reveals the truth of the resurrection and points to God’s declaration that He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, declaring that He is “not the God of the dead, but the God of the living.”]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Kingdom Currency &#124;&#124; Mark 12:13-17</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Hope for Today, J. Mark Horst explores Jesus’ encounter with the religious leaders that led to His statement, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” Looking at Mark 12:13–17, J. Mark examines three dangerous aspects of misplaced loyalty to earthly kingdoms: political expediency, willful disobedience, and divided allegiance. While we live in earthly kingdoms, followers of Christ belong to a greater Kingdom. How should we respond when the values of this world conflict with the priorities of God’s Kingdom?]]></description>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Hope for Today, J. Mark Horst explores Jesus’ encounter with the religious leaders that led to His statement, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” Looking at Mark 12:13–17, J. Mark examines three dangerous aspects of misplaced loyalty to earthly kingdoms: political expediency, willful disobedience, and divided allegiance. While we live in earthly kingdoms, followers of Christ belong to a greater Kingdom. How should we respond when the values of this world conflict with the priorities of God’s Kingdom?]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Check Your Privilege &#124;&#124; Mark 12:1-12</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, J. Mark studies Mark 12:1–12 where Jesus tells the religious leaders the parable about the wicked tenants. Through this parable, Jesus exposes the religious leaders' rejection of God's authority and warns them of the consequences of their rebellion. This passage calls us to examine our own privilege, checking if we respond to His goodness with humble obedience, or if we are complacent and ungrateful. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, J. Mark studies Mark 12:1–12 where Jesus tells the religious leaders the parable about the wicked tenants. Through this parable, Jesus exposes the religious leaders rejection of Gods authority and warns them of the consequences of their ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>The Question of Authority &#124;&#124; Mark 11:27-33</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Who has the authority to define truth, forgive sin, and call us to obedience?

In Mark 11:27-33, the religious leaders challenge Jesus with a simple question: "By what authority are You doing these things?" J. Mark explores what this encounter reveals about the foundation, delegation, and determination of true authority. We discover why all authority belongs to God which He entrusted to Jesus. This episode challenges us to reflect on if we have given Jesus authority over our lives.]]></description>
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In Mark 11:27-33, the religious leaders challenge Jesus with a simple question: By what authority are You doing these things? J. Mark explores what this encounter reveals abou]]></itunes:subtitle>
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In Mark 11:27-33, the religious leaders challenge Jesus with a simple question: "By what authority are You doing these things?" J. Mark explores what this encounter reveals about the foundation, delegation, and determination of true authority. We discover why all authority belongs to God which He entrusted to Jesus. This episode challenges us to reflect on if we have given Jesus authority over our lives.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who has the authority to define truth, forgive sin, and call us to obedience?

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	<title>Have Faith in God! &#124;&#124; Mark 11:22-26</title>
	<link>https://heraldsofhope.org/blog/all-episodes/have-faith-in-god-mark-1122-26/</link>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, J. Mark dives into Mark 11:22-26, where Jesus commands His disciples to “have faith in God.” Discover the essential components of effective prayer: making God the object of your faith, trusting His will with authentic belief, and maintaining a heart that freely forgives. This passage challenges us to examine the authenticity of our faith and how it shapes our prayer life.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, J. Mark dives into Mark 11:22-26, where Jesus commands His disciples to “have faith in God.” Discover the essential components of effective prayer: making God the object of your faith, trusting His will with authentic belief, and maintai]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, J. Mark dives into Mark 11:22-26, where Jesus commands His disciples to “have faith in God.” Discover the essential components of effective prayer: making God the object of your faith, trusting His will with authentic belief, and maintaining a heart that freely forgives. This passage challenges us to examine the authenticity of our faith and how it shapes our prayer life.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, J. Mark dives into Mark 11:22-26, where Jesus commands His disciples to “have faith in God.” Discover the essential components of effective prayer: making God the object of your faith, trusting His will with authentic belief, and maintaining a heart that freely forgives. This passage challenges us to examine the authenticity of our faith and how it shapes our prayer life.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Fruitless Religion &#124;&#124; Mark 11:12-21</title>
	<link>https://heraldsofhope.org/blog/all-episodes/fruitless-religion-mark-1112-21/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Why were the Pharisees threatened by Jesus? In this episode, J. Mark studies Mark 11:12–21, where Jesus repeatedly confronts the religious system of His day. Through the cursing of the fig tree, the cleansing of the temple, and the religious leaders' plot to kill Him, Jesus exposes a fruitless religion that looked righteous on the outside but lacked true devotion to God. This episode challenges us to examine our own faith and ask whether our religion is merely outward or reflects genuine obedience to Christ.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Why were the Pharisees threatened by Jesus? In this episode, J. Mark studies Mark 11:12–21, where Jesus repeatedly confronts the religious system of His day. Through the cursing of the fig tree, the cleansing of the temple, and the religious leaders plot]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>The King is Coming! &#124;&#124; Mark 11:1-11</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, J. Mark explores Mark 11:1-11, the account of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. As Jesus rides into the city on a donkey, the crowds welcome Him with cries of "Hosanna!" This moment is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies that reveal Jesus as the promised Messiah. Listen to this episode where J. Mark unpacks these prophecies and shows how their fulfillment strengthens our faith in Christ.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, J. Mark explores Mark 11:1-11, the account of Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. As Jesus rides into the city on a donkey, the crowds welcome Him with cries of Hosanna! This moment is the fulfillment of Old Testament pr]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, J. Mark explores Mark 11:1-11, the account of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. As Jesus rides into the city on a donkey, the crowds welcome Him with cries of "Hosanna!" This moment is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies that reveal Jesus as the promised Messiah. Listen to this episode where J. Mark unpacks these prophecies and shows how their fulfillment strengthens our faith in Christ.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, J. Mark explores Mark 11:1-11, the account of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. As Jesus rides into the city on a donkey, the crowds welcome Him with cries of "Hosanna!" This moment is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies that reveal Jesus as the promised Messiah. Listen to this episode where J. Mark unpacks these prophecies and shows how their fulfillment strengthens our faith in Christ.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Believing is Seeing &#124;&#124; Mark 10:46-52</title>
	<link>https://heraldsofhope.org/blog/all-episodes/believing-is-seeing-mark-1046-52/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Do you need to see to believe? In this episode, J. Mark studies Mark 10:46-52, where Blind Bartimaeus is healed. Though a blind beggar, Bartimaeus recognized Jesus as the Messiah, and showed persistent faith. Jesus restored his sight, not only physically, but spiritually. Join us as we explore this passage and discover the depth of Jesus’ compassion.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Do you need to see to believe? In this episode, J. Mark studies Mark 10:46-52, where Blind Bartimaeus is healed. Though a blind beggar, Bartimaeus recognized Jesus as the Messiah, and showed persistent faith. Jesus restored his sight, not only physically]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Do you need to see to believe? In this episode, J. Mark studies Mark 10:46-52, where Blind Bartimaeus is healed. Though a blind beggar, Bartimaeus recognized Jesus as the Messiah, and showed persistent faith. Jesus restored his sight, not only physically, but spiritually. Join us as we explore this passage and discover the depth of Jesus’ compassion.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you need to see to believe? In this episode, J. Mark studies Mark 10:46-52, where Blind Bartimaeus is healed. Though a blind beggar, Bartimaeus recognized Jesus as the Messiah, and showed persistent faith. Jesus restored his sight, not only physically, but spiritually. Join us as we explore this passage and discover the depth of Jesus’ compassion.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>The Path to True Greatness &#124;&#124; Mark 10:32-45</title>
	<link>https://heraldsofhope.org/blog/all-episodes/the-path-to-true-greatness-mark-1032-45/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:59:50 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[What is the path to greatness according to Jesus? In this episode, J. Mark walks us through Mark 10:32-45 where Jesus predicts his death for the third time and redefines true greatness. He outlines three steps to being great in the Kingdom of God—embracing suffering, allowing Jesus to correct our misconceptions, and humbly serving others. While the world equates greatness with wealth, power, and prestige, Jesus exemplifies a radically different path marked by suffering, service, and sacrifice.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What is the path to greatness according to Jesus? In this episode, J. Mark walks us through Mark 10:32-45 where Jesus predicts his death for the third time and redefines true greatness. He outlines three steps to being great in the Kingdom of God—embraci]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[What is the path to greatness according to Jesus? In this episode, J. Mark walks us through Mark 10:32-45 where Jesus predicts his death for the third time and redefines true greatness. He outlines three steps to being great in the Kingdom of God—embracing suffering, allowing Jesus to correct our misconceptions, and humbly serving others. While the world equates greatness with wealth, power, and prestige, Jesus exemplifies a radically different path marked by suffering, service, and sacrifice.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is the path to greatness according to Jesus? In this episode, J. Mark walks us through Mark 10:32-45 where Jesus predicts his death for the third time and redefines true greatness. He outlines three steps to being great in the Kingdom of God—embracing suffering, allowing Jesus to correct our misconceptions, and humbly serving others. While the world equates greatness with wealth, power, and prestige, Jesus exemplifies a radically different path marked by suffering, service, and sacrifice.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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