People Growth Discipleship

Learning to Love: https://a.co/d/07ZmY8S2 
 
In this episode of Learning to Love, the hosts continue discussing drawing closer to Christ through intimacy with God, focusing on Chapter 15, “Love and Friendship,” anchored in Psalm 63:1.
 
Kendra reflects on longing for “something more” in 2022, how Psalm 63 led her from routine Christian disciplines into deeper meditation and extended, scheduled time with God, especially in the evenings, and how that closeness brings peace and guidance in everyday anxiety and even through simple means.
 
They emphasize guarding the mind before sleep, listening to the Holy Spirit, and how prayer prepared one host during family loss.
 
The conversation then introduces “Surrender Love” (Philippians 2), highlighting humility, serving and edifying the body of Christ, surrendering pride and platform-seeking, and rejecting an isolated faith by valuing community and local church participation.
 
00:00 Welcome and Psalm 63
01:03 Longing Beyond Disciplines
02:47 Meditation Into Friendship
04:30 God in Daily Moments
10:08 Scheduling Time With God
14:38 Rest and Listening Well
19:23 Surrender Love Explained
23:06 Obedience Over Platforms
29:40 Love God Love People
34:12 Community Not Isolation
36:37 Closing and Next Episode 
 
Resources for Church Leaders
People Growth Discipleship System: https://www.kendradublin.com/funnel
Pathway to Patience: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Patience-Kendra-Dublin/dp/1304626768/
 
Resources for Individuals
People Growth Discipleship Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYDPYVKD
Pathway to Patience Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Patience-Kendra-Dublin/dp/1304626768/
Speak to Your Storm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYPCKHJ9
God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 1: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspective-Me-Kendra-Dublin/dp/153952616X
God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 2: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspective-Me-Vol-2-ebook/dp/B079RFT4N7
 
Social Media/Website
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kendradublin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendradublin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkendradublin/
https://www.kendradublin.com
 
Guest Opportunity and Contact Information
Partnership Opportunities: kendra@kendradublin.com
Calendar: https://calendly.com/kendra-dublin/interview
 
Links for audio podcast
Podbean: https://pgdwithkendradublin.podbean.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mYDEtftohwOplYeeUMAVe
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Learning to Love: https://a.co/d/07ZmY8S2 
 
This episode continues a discussion of Kendra M. Dublin’s book Learning to Love, focusing on Chapter 11 (Brotherly Love) using Hebrews 2:11 and Chapter 12 (Adopted by Love) using Galatians 4:4–7.
 
The conversation highlights that Jesus is not ashamed to call believers brothers and sisters and that God became human so people could be made family, emphasizing belonging, community, and a love without human-style stipulations.
 
Kendra explains how Hebrews 2:11 became the “missing piece” of the book and describes how God’s discipline is meant to grow believers rather than shame them, with the prodigal son as an example.
 
The host connects adoption to spiritual adoption, sharing personal experiences about inheritance, identity, and ongoing communication through the Holy Spirit, while Kendra reflects on God pruning prejudice and calling believers to extend love and grace.
 
00:00 Welcome and Book Recap
00:16 Brotherly Love Hebrews 2
02:31 Writing the Missing Chapter
06:58 No Shame Just Family
09:39 God Grows Not Punishes
12:04 Prodigal Son Come Home
15:19 Adopted by Love Galatians
16:00 Adoption Testimony and Healing
19:31 God’s Love for Every Background
23:48 How the Book Came Together
27:04 Pruned from Prejudice
38:11 Co Heirs and New Identity
42:07 Adoption Breaks Every Curse
44:21 Closing and Next Episode 
 
Resources for Church Leaders
People Growth Discipleship System: https://www.kendradublin.com/funnel
Pathway to Patience: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Patience-Kendra-Dublin/dp/1304626768/
 
Resources for Individuals
People Growth Discipleship Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYDPYVKD
Pathway to Patience Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Patience-Kendra-Dublin/dp/1304626768/
Speak to Your Storm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYPCKHJ9
God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 1: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspective-Me-Kendra-Dublin/dp/153952616X
God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 2: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspective-Me-Vol-2-ebook/dp/B079RFT4N7
 
Social Media/Website
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kendradublin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendradublin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkendradublin/
https://www.kendradublin.com
 
Guest Opportunity and Contact Information
Partnership Opportunities: kendra@kendradublin.com
Calendar: https://calendly.com/kendra-dublin/interview
 
Links for audio podcast
Podbean: https://pgdwithkendradublin.podbean.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mYDEtftohwOplYeeUMAVe
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-growth-discipleship/id1745786230
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Episode 41: My Life Is Not My Own | Embrace Intimacy with the Father Who Calls You His Own | PGD
 
Learning to Love: https://a.co/d/07ZmY8S2 
 
The hosts continue discussing Kendra M. Dublin’s book Learning to Love, focusing on chapter nine, “Ambassador of Love,” which begins with scripture and includes a humorous story from Kendra’s 10th-grade year that reveals her academically gifted background, pride, and rebelliousness, including later consequences like being kicked out of college before being reinstated.
 
They reflect on how God’s plan connects life experiences over time, encouraging parents that seeds planted in children bloom in God’s timing.
 
They highlight the line, “Jesus will come to sustain the faint-hearted with the word,” emphasizing God’s Word as guidance, comfort, and perspective, including trusting God’s provision.
 
The conversation transitions to chapter ten on sacrificial love, noting Jesus’ servant nature, steadfast identity amid ignorance and rejection, and the call for believers to deny self daily; Kendra responds to claims that “it doesn’t take all that” by pointing to Jesus’ suffering, humility, obedience, and the disciple’s duty to follow the text.
 
00:00 Welcome Back and Book Intro
00:25 Chapter Nine Ambassador of Love
01:23 Gifted Student to Rebellion
06:02 God’s Timing and Parenting Seeds
08:24 Sustained by the Word
09:19 Seeing Through God’s Perspective
12:55 Trusting God Like the Sparrow
16:38 Chapter Ten Sacrificial Love
21:30 Denying Self Daily
22:38 It Took All That Following Jesus
26:39 Closing and Get the Book
 
Resources for Church Leaders
People Growth Discipleship System: https://www.kendradublin.com/funnel
Pathway to Patience: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Patience-Kendra-Dublin/dp/1304626768/
 
Resources for Individuals
People Growth Discipleship Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYDPYVKD
Pathway to Patience Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Patience-Kendra-Dublin/dp/1304626768/
Speak to Your Storm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYPCKHJ9
God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 1: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspective-Me-Kendra-Dublin/dp/153952616X
God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 2: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspective-Me-Vol-2-ebook/dp/B079RFT4N7
 
Social Media/Website
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kendradublin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendradublin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkendradublin/
https://www.kendradublin.com
 
Guest Opportunity and Contact Information
Partnership Opportunities: kendra@kendradublin.com
Calendar: https://calendly.com/kendra-dublin/interview
 
Links for audio podcast
Podbean: https://pgdwithkendradublin.podbean.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mYDEtftohwOplYeeUMAVe
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-growth-discipleship/id1745786230
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f9149c8b-b492-493e-ae69-809f16ecfc85
IHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/173776178
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Learning to Love: https://a.co/d/07ZmY8S2 
 
This episode continues the “Learning to Love” conversation by exploring Jesus as the Rock and cornerstone—symbolizing firm foundation, salvation, rest, hope, stability, and peace—through repeated “rock” references in Psalms and the desire to have steadfast, flint-like resolve to do God’s will (Isaiah 15:1 is cited).
 
The discussion highlights submission to Christ as essential for maturity, noting that obedience in small daily choices leads to healing, renewed thinking, deeper intimacy with God, and a stronger witness to others.
 
The hosts transition to the next chapter, “Like Father, Like Son,” centered on John 5:19, emphasizing Jesus’ unity with the Father, modeling obedience, and showing God as a loving Father rather than a harsh or vengeful figure.
 
The episode closes with an invitation to purchase Kendra M. Dublin’s book on Amazon.
 
00:00 Rock of Salvation
01:01 Peace Like a Rock
03:18 Face Like Flint
04:19 Submission and Maturity
08:26 Like Father Like Son
13:54 Obedience Builds Intimacy
18:17 Witness and Integrity
23:07 A Better View of God
26:05 Daily Obedience Journey
28:19 Closing and Next Episode 
 
Resources for Church Leaders
People Growth Discipleship System: https://www.kendradublin.com/funnel
Pathway to Patience: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Patience-Kendra-Dublin/dp/1304626768/
 
Resources for Individuals
People Growth Discipleship Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYDPYVKD
Pathway to Patience Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Patience-Kendra-Dublin/dp/1304626768/
Speak to Your Storm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYPCKHJ9
God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 1: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspective-Me-Kendra-Dublin/dp/153952616X
God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 2: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspective-Me-Vol-2-ebook/dp/B079RFT4N7
 
Social Media/Website
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kendradublin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendradublin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkendradublin/
https://www.kendradublin.com
 
Guest Opportunity and Contact Information
Partnership Opportunities: kendra@kendradublin.com
Calendar: https://calendly.com/kendra-dublin/interview
 
Links for audio podcast
Podbean: https://pgdwithkendradublin.podbean.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mYDEtftohwOplYeeUMAVe
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-growth-discipleship/id1745786230
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f9149c8b-b492-493e-ae69-809f16ecfc85
IHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/173776178
Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3572921

Learning to Love: https://a.co/d/07ZmY8S2 
 
Vicki hosts a discussion with Kendra about her new book, Learning to Love: Embrace Intimacy With the Father Who Calls You His Own, focusing on chapter five (“Love bypasses rebellion”) and chapter six (“the beloved cornerstone”).
 
They unpack Isaiah 11:1’s image of a “shoot” from Jesse as new, vibrant life that rises from what seemed cut down, pointing to Christ’s redemptive work and God’s love. 
 
Kendra explains that reading Scripture through a harsh, legalistic lens misses God’s loving intent in warnings and correction, since sin leaves people vulnerable.
 
Turning to Isaiah 28:16, they discuss Jesus as the tested, precious cornerstone and sure foundation, using imagery of stone inspection and placement to show why no other “stone” can bear the weight.
 
They conclude that believers grounded in Christ should reflect God’s love in daily life through maturity and discipleship.
 
00:00 Welcome and Book Intro
00:29 Love Bypasses Rebellion
01:15 Isaiah Shoot Imagery
05:12 Genesis Lens on Love
05:44 Grace Over Legalism
08:32 Discernment and Betrayal
10:59 Beloved Cornerstone
16:11 Tested Stone Foundation
19:14 Living Stones in Society
23:16 Discipleship and Closing 
 
Resources for Church Leaders
People Growth Discipleship System: https://www.kendradublin.com/funnel
Pathway to Patience: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Patience-Kendra-Dublin/dp/1304626768/
 
Resources for Individuals
People Growth Discipleship Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYDPYVKD
Pathway to Patience Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Patience-Kendra-Dublin/dp/1304626768/
Speak to Your Storm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYPCKHJ9
God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 1: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspective-Me-Kendra-Dublin/dp/153952616X
God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 2: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspective-Me-Vol-2-ebook/dp/B079RFT4N7
 
Social Media/Website
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kendradublin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendradublin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkendradublin/
https://www.kendradublin.com
 
Guest Opportunity and Contact Information
Partnership Opportunities: kendra@kendradublin.com
Calendar: https://calendly.com/kendra-dublin/interview
 
Links for audio podcast
Podbean: https://pgdwithkendradublin.podbean.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mYDEtftohwOplYeeUMAVe
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-growth-discipleship/id1745786230
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f9149c8b-b492-493e-ae69-809f16ecfc85
IHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/173776178
Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3572921

Learning to Love: https://a.co/d/07ZmY8S2 
 
In this episode, the hosts discuss how turning 40 can bring deeper wisdom, compassion, and love, especially in faith.
 
Kendra M. Dublin reflects on her growth from being “legalistic” at 20—while struggling with shame and nearly becoming an alcoholic—to becoming more loving by 30 after experiences like alcoholism, marriage, divorce, abuse, and ministry, and arriving at 40 with love as the foundation of her life.
 
She explains her daily intimacy with God through prayer upon waking, limiting phone use, ongoing conversation with God, regular study, and nightly biblical meditation.
 
The conversation also explores how earthly father relationships can distort how believers view God, emphasizing that God is infinite and “God is love.”
 
They highlight God’s plan of reconciliation from Genesis to Jesus as evidence of God’s careful, reliable love that continues despite human failure.
 
00:00 Age Wisdom and Expectations
01:08 From Legalism to Love
05:14 Daily Intimacy Routine
09:00 God Is Love Chapter Two
10:14 Seeing God Beyond Dad
13:49 God Without Limits
15:50 Real Relationship and Presence
20:38 Thread of Love Through Scripture
25:39 Gods Plan Cannot Be Stopped
27:52 Closing and Next Episode 
 
Resources for Church Leaders
People Growth Discipleship System: https://www.kendradublin.com/funnel
Pathway to Patience: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Patience-Kendra-Dublin/dp/1304626768/
 
Resources for Individuals
People Growth Discipleship Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYDPYVKD
Pathway to Patience Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Patience-Kendra-Dublin/dp/1304626768/
Speak to Your Storm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYPCKHJ9
God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 1: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspective-Me-Kendra-Dublin/dp/153952616X
God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 2: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspective-Me-Vol-2-ebook/dp/B079RFT4N7
 
Social Media/Website
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kendradublin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendradublin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkendradublin/
https://www.kendradublin.com
 
Guest Opportunity and Contact Information
Partnership Opportunities: kendra@kendradublin.com
Calendar: https://calendly.com/kendra-dublin/interview
 
Links for audio podcast
Podbean: https://pgdwithkendradublin.podbean.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mYDEtftohwOplYeeUMAVe
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-growth-discipleship/id1745786230
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f9149c8b-b492-493e-ae69-809f16ecfc85
IHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/173776178
Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3572921

Learning to Love: https://a.co/d/07ZmY8S2 
 
Kendra Dublin introduces a bonus season of the People of Growth Discipleship podcast centered on her new book, “Learning to Love: Intimacy With the Father Who Calls You His Own,” and invites her friend Vicky to interview her.
 
They share how their friendship began at a retreat, grew through discernment, prayer, and soul-reviving conversations, and why Vicky believes the book speaks to all ages and family dynamics through testimony and healing.
 
Kendra reflects on not anticipating 11 books, workshops, retreats, and a shift from primarily testimonial writing into deeper theology and scripture-focused teaching, with a long-term goal of 50+ books.
 
They discuss spiritual warfare and the battlefield of the mind, including troubling dreams, overcoming alcoholism, guarding what influences they consume, and relying on Philippians 4:7–8 to discern truth from error.
 
00:00 Bonus Season Setup
01:09 How We Met
05:12 Book Vision
07:11 Calling And Growth
11:08 Early Views Of Love
13:26 Mind Warfare
18:43 Filtering Voices
20:34 Tipping Point At 40
23:50 Closing And Next Episode 
 
Resources for Church Leaders
People Growth Discipleship System: https://www.kendradublin.com/funnel
Pathway to Patience: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Patience-Kendra-Dublin/dp/1304626768/
 
Resources for Individuals
People Growth Discipleship Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYDPYVKD
Pathway to Patience Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Patience-Kendra-Dublin/dp/1304626768/
Speak to Your Storm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYPCKHJ9
God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 1: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspective-Me-Kendra-Dublin/dp/153952616X
God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 2: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspective-Me-Vol-2-ebook/dp/B079RFT4N7
 
Social Media/Website
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kendradublin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendradublin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkendradublin/
https://www.kendradublin.com
 
Guest Opportunity and Contact Information
Partnership Opportunities: kendra@kendradublin.com
Calendar: https://calendly.com/kendra-dublin/interview
 
Links for audio podcast
Podbean: https://pgdwithkendradublin.podbean.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mYDEtftohwOplYeeUMAVe
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-growth-discipleship/id1745786230
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f9149c8b-b492-493e-ae69-809f16ecfc85
IHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/173776178
Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3572921

We will discuss my latest book, "Learning to Love," which coincides with my 40th birthday. This book is my journey to love through the word of God with my story as a backdrop.