In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes James Early, host of The Bible Speaks to You podcast, to explore what it truly means to live with the mindset of Christ. James shares insights from his prison ministry and coaching program, highlighting the power of compassion, forgiveness, and seeing people beyond their labels. Together, they discuss how inclusion is rooted in love, how to embrace others’ backstories without judgment, and how living with the awareness of God’s kingdom transforms relationships. This heartfelt conversation invites listeners to strip away barriers and embrace the radical call to love.

Key Takeaways:

Inclusive mindset – Inclusion begins with stripping away labels and seeing everyone as a child of God.

Backstory matters – Understanding people’s histories builds compassion and reduces judgment.

Forgive yourself – Self-compassion creates space to extend compassion to others.

Mind of Christ – Adopting Jesus’ mindset means embracing love, humility, and presence.

Neighborly love – Everyone is our neighbor, deserving of dignity, care, and kindness.

James’ definition of inclusion:

Inclusion is loving everyone as my brother and sister.

James Early’s Bio:

James Early is a Bible teacher and helps people learn to think, pray, and love like Jesus. He gives talks and conducts workshops on the Bible to churches and groups, as well as online. Since 2008 his Bible study workshops at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, CT have transformed hundreds of lives.

In fall of 2019, James started The Bible Speaks to You Podcast, which has had listeners in over 200 countries and territories, and focuses on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus. Through his Jesus Mindset Coaching program, James helps people embrace the mindset of Jesus and rediscover their God-given ability to think and act more like Jesus. He lives in Bethel, CT with his wife of 34 years, Polly Castor. They have three grown children. He loves hiking and organic gardening.

Connect with James Early:

Website: https://thebiblespeakstoyou.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebiblespeakstoyou/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.early

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-early-499b6a5/

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