Loving Your Neighbor: A Mark 12 Ministries Podcast
Loving Your Neighbor is a podcast by Mark 12 Ministries exploring how we can serve the vulnerable through the teachings of Jesus. Hosts Maggie Bennett and Perry Cooke dive into candid conversations on poverty, addiction recovery, and outreach. With real stories and expert insights, we challenge traditional views and reimagine what it means to love our neighbor, amplify marginalized voices, and build relationships that empower—not enable.
Loving Your Neighbor: A Mark 12 Ministries Podcast
Grace-Fueled Love: Obeying God When It’s Hard to Love
In this vulnerable episode of Loving Your Neighbor, Maggie and Perry open up about real moments in ministry where loving others didn’t come easy. They share honest stories of discomfort, resistance, and the internal tension that comes when you’re called to love someone you wouldn’t naturally choose.
But they also explore the truth that brings freedom: we’re not responsible for producing that kind of love on our own. God doesn’t expect perfection—He asks for obedience. And through His grace, He empowers us to love in ways that reflect His heart, not just our capacity.
This episode is a reminder that Christian love is radical, countercultural, and often uncomfortable—but it’s not something we do alone. If you’ve ever struggled to love someone because of their past, their choices, or just your own pride, this conversation will meet you there—with honesty and hope.