Episode 27

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15th Mar 2023

Compassion Overrules

In this podcast episode, Yemi and Philia discuss the Miracle of Jesus healing a woman who was unable to stand upright ( Luke 13:10-17.) In this miracle story, Jesus has compassion for a woman who is hunched over and unable to stand upright so he heals her on the sabbath in the temple. Again Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees about "working" on the sabbath and Jesus then challenges his opponents on why it would be okay to take their ox or donkey to drink water on the sabbath but not have compassion to allow their sister to be healed on the sabbath. Jesus advocates for compassion over the rules everyday. We cannot honor and love our brothers and sisters in the way God commands if we let rules create a barrier to showing kindness and compassion. This is our call to do more for one another and be more compassionate. "Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind." (1 Peter 3:8).

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Philia - A Wife, Mother, Sister, Friend, Educator, and Sierra Leonean-American Daughter. Moved by the gift of Jesus Christ, Philia converted from Islam to Christianity and was baptized in 2019. Full of love and light, Philia is dedicated to loving all in need. Philia's giving heart ensures that her home is always full of those seeking shelter, warmth, healing and love, which she freely gives. Philia feels joy in diving deeper in her relationship with God and sharing her God given gifts, talents, and abilities with others. Her goal is to be a walking, living, breathing testimony of God's transformative power of love. The love of God shines brightly through Philia and anyone in her vicinity is drawn to that light.

Yemi - A native Brooklynite, Nigerian-American, Lawyer, Friend and Day One Christian. Yemi is a woman of passion and love for God. She takes time to understand life through the lens of her faith while finding most situations authored by God's comedy. Her desire to grow in faith came during her 2017-2018 episode of depression. She surrendered to God and felt peace in trusting in the Lord. God led her to start a live bible study and prayer call which flourished for two years with the help of her co-host Philia. Yemi desires to share her faith journey and struggles with everyone near and far. She relishes in the transformation and testimonies of others and her heart is most full when she is spreading love.