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What does it really mean to do good works? Are they just random acts of kindness, or is there something deeper—something God designed us for? Join hosts Josh Hudson and Mark Ogles each week as they dive into what the Bible says about good works, drawing from Scripture and insights from their book, Made4Good: A Good Works Study. With engaging conversation, practical takeaways, and a touch of humor, Josh and Mark explore how we are created, redeemed, and equipped to serve for God’s glory. From ...
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Good vs. Evil: The Spiritual Battle Behind Good Works
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The spiritual battle between good and evil isn't just theological concept—it's a daily reality for Christians committed to doing good works. Have you ever noticed that the moment you start pursuing godly activities, obstacles suddenly appear? There's a reason for that. Drawing from Job 1:8, we explore how our commitment to good works can actually p…
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Do As I Do: How Parents Can Instill a Heart for Service in Their Children
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Stories have power. None more so than when they teach us how to guide young hearts toward serving others. Josh shares the compelling "two-cart story," where a father ingeniously teaches his children about sacrifice by letting them select premium groceries, then asking which items they'll give to a family in need. What begins as reluctance transform…
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Marriage as Ministry: Serving Together to Glorify God
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What makes a Christian marriage thrive beyond mere companionship? The secret lies in discovering how marriage was designed not just as a relationship but as a ministry partnership with divine purpose. Marriage transforms when viewed through the lens of Ephesians 2:10, where we're reminded we're "created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God pre…
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Stirring Up Good Works: Finding Joy in Collective Service
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Serving alongside others transforms both our impact and our spiritual journey. In this enlightening conversation, Josh and Mark explore the profound biblical principle that we're designed not just to do good works, but to do them together. Drawing from Hebrews 10:24 ("Let us consider how to stir one another up to love and good works"), they unpack …
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Healing Broken Relationships: A Biblical Guide to Peacemaking
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What happens when conflict arises in our most important relationships? Too often, we focus on winning arguments rather than restoring connections, letting pride drive us further apart. The good news? Jesus offers a profound promise in the Sermon on the Mount: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." This identity as p…
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Finding Joy Through Service: How Helping Others Heals Your Heart
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What if the act of helping others could actually heal your own emotional wounds? It sounds counterintuitive, but the evidence is compelling. Good works don't just benefit those on the receiving end—they transform us in profound ways, acting as a form of therapy that science and scripture both affirm. Drawing from Isaiah 58:10, we explore how pourin…
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Seeing Beyond the Surface: Building Authentic Relationships
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Why do some people seem naturally aware of others' needs while we struggle to notice? Josh and Mark tackle this question in a heartfelt exploration of awareness in relationships, revealing that while some have this gift naturally, anyone can develop it with practice and intention. The episode dives into the seemingly contradictory reality of our di…
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To Be or Not To Be (Seen of Men): Balancing Service and Humility
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The age-old tension between shining our light and remaining humble sits at the heart of authentic Christian service. How do we navigate Jesus's seemingly contradictory instructions to let others see our good works while also keeping our charitable deeds secret? This episode delves deep into the motivation behind our actions, exploring the critical …
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It's the Little Things: How Small Acts Create Lasting Impact
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Have you ever wondered if your small contributions really make a difference? This powerful conversation explores how seemingly insignificant acts of service and kindness can create ripple effects that transform lives. Josh and Mark dive deep into Scripture's consistent theme of God using small things for extraordinary purposes. From David's humble …
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Finding your Groove: Discovering Your Unique Role in God's Kingdom
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Discovering your unique place of service in God's kingdom isn't just fulfilling—it's essential. In this heartfelt conversation, we unpack what it really means to "find your groove" in ministry and break down the barriers that keep many believers on the sidelines. What if ministry isn't just for professional church leaders? We challenge the common m…
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Remembering the Poor: The Heartbeat of Christian Faith
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Generosity isn't just a nice add-on to our faith—it's fundamental to understanding what following Jesus truly means. When the Bible mentions the poor over 200 times, we should pay attention. During this thought-provoking conversation, we unpack a fascinating moment in Galatians 2 where the apostle Paul meets with Peter, James, and John. These "pill…
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Money Matters: Trust, Fear, and Biblical Generosity
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What keeps us from giving freely when we know it's right? Fear. Though we claim to trust God with our lives, our grip on money often reveals a different story. In this candid conversation, we explore how our relationship with finances exposes what we truly believe about God's provision. The rich young ruler approached Jesus with the ultimate questi…
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What Martha Missed: Jesus' Timeless Lesson on Priorities
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Every second ticking by is gone forever. Unlike money or possessions, time can't be stored, regained, or expanded—making it perhaps our most precious resource. Yet most of us willingly surrender huge portions of our lives to mindless scrolling, endless entertainment, and urgent-but-unimportant tasks. The numbers are sobering: the average person spe…
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What would happen if we approached every interaction, every moment of our day, by asking "What would Jesus do?" Not as a cliché, but as a genuine commitment to embodying His compassion in action? The challenge of emulating Christ can seem overwhelming – after all, He was both fully divine and fully human. Yet as we explore in this episode, the esse…
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A Study of Good Works: The Christian's Mission
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What happens when two friends spend a year studying every Bible verse about "good works"? A powerful realization that transforms how we view our purpose as Christians. Josh and Mark take us on their journey from coffee shop Bible studies to church classes to this podcast, revealing a fundamental truth that many believers overlook: we aren't saved b…
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Good works—are they just nice things we do, or is there something bigger going on? Welcome to Made4Good, where hosts Josh Hudson and Mark Ogles dive into what the Bible really says about good works. Spoiler alert: it’s not about earning anything—it’s about living out the faith we’ve been given. With scripture, real talk, and a little humor, we’ll u…
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