Episode 357: Consumerism and Agape Love - Shaping a Church for Others

Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas

In Episode 357, Tim and Sara explore how the church can counter consumerism by embodying agape love. They examine the cultural tendency to ask, "What can I get?" and challenge leaders to prioritize discipleship that shifts the focus to, "What can I give?"

Tim shares a powerful story about Loy, an engineer who used his gifts to serve children through prayer and transformed a school community in the process.

The conversation touches on:

• Practical ways to counter consumerism in the church.
• The role of discipleship in reorienting believers toward sacrificial love.
• How leaders can model agape love in both big and small ways.
• The connection between joy, hope, and serving others.

Whether you're a church leader or a follower of Jesus looking to grow in love and service, this episode offers both encouragement and actionable insights.

Find show notes at: https://TransformingMission.org/357

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Time Stamp for Episode 357

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:21 Consumerism in the Church

01:40 Agape Love: A Countercultural Approach

07:45 Practical Steps to Counter Consumerism

11:52 Joy in Serving: A Real-Life Example

18:02 The Power of Hope and Agency

21:57 Authenticity and Integrity in Leadership

24:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts