Commands of Christ Podcast

Elisabeth Elliot's life reminds us that loving our neighbor flows from first knowing and receiving God’s everlasting love ourselves. As we surrender to Christ, deny ourselves, and allow His love to work through us, may we willingly pour out our lives for others—even when loving them is costly—so that a watching world might see the love of Jesus Christ.

In this episode, we consider the remarkable life of evangelist Henry Moorhouse through the lens of what the Lord Jesus said is the first and great commandment: “. . .Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.” (Matthew 22:37).

In this episode, we see how Judson sought to honor governing authorities and serve with wisdom amid political turmoil, war, imprisonment, and persecution, while never losing sight of his greater allegiance to Jesus Christ.

William Booth's life challenges us to look beyond ourselves, see those in need around us, and allow Christ to have all that we are so that His love and light might flow through us to others.

From caring for thousands of orphans to witnessing remarkable answers to prayer, Mueller’s life testified that God is faithful, hears His children, and delights to provide according to His will.

Through Jesus’ declaration that His house should be “called the house of prayer” and the life of A.W. Tozer, we are reminded that true spiritual influence flows from communion with God.

Through the life of Silas Told we see that true greatness in God’s kingdom is found not in being served, but in becoming a servant.

Through Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 18 and the remarkable testimony of Corrie ten Boom, we see that forgiveness is not merely an emotion but an act of faith and obedience empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Together we are encouraged by the testimony of Charles and Susie Spurgeon, whose life exemplified Christ’s design for marriage. As they faced demanding ministry, physical suffering, personal trials, and public criticism, they chose to draw nearer to Christ rather than drift apart from one another.

In this episode, we explore the life of hymn writer Frances Ridley Havergal through the lens of Jesus' command in Luke 12:15 to "beware of covetousness." Best known for beloved hymns such as “Take My Life and Let It Be” and "Like a River Glorious", Havergal not only wrote about surrender—she lived it.

We are reminded through Spurgeon's life that our hope is found not in human eloquence or ability, but in faithfully looking to Jesus Christ and proclaiming Him to others. From Spurgeon’s dramatic conversion through the simple preaching of Isaiah 45:22, to his lifelong ministry centered on the cross, we see that the power of God rests in His Word and Spirit.

In this episode, we explore the inspiring life of Narcissa Whitman and how she lived out Jesus' command in Matthew 18:10 to "despise not one of these little ones." As one of the first women to cross the Continental Divide, Narcissa left behind the comforts of home to bring the gospel to the Native peoples of the Pacific Northwest.