Our Father's Heart

Jesus M. Ruiz
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These podcasts are intended to nurture, instruct, and help you understand what the Lord has said in His Word that you may walk in the manner worthy of your calling in Him. We pray that you are blessed, not merely in the hearing, but more so in the doing. Simply put, our utmost desire is to be in the Father's heart, to know the Father's heart, and express the Father's heart to you. 

  1. Feeding the Multitude | Ep. 188

    4D AGO

    Feeding the Multitude | Ep. 188

    Evening falls, the place is deserted, and the need in front of us feels louder than the strength inside of us. We read Matthew 14:15–21 and slow down long enough to feel what the disciples felt: the pressure of a crowd, the limits of our resources, and the temptation to push the problem away just so we can breathe. From there, we sit with the line that confronts every scarcity mindset: “You give them something to eat.” When you’re burned out, anxious, or running on fumes, that command can sound impossible, even unfair. We talk through the honest reaction many of us have in a desert season, the moment we look at our capacity and say, “This is all I have.” Yet the story doesn’t shame weakness. It redirects it. The turning point is Jesus’ gentle instruction: “Bring them here to me.” We explore what it means to bring our five loaves and two fish to God, not as a performance, but as surrender. This reflection is for anyone craving Christian encouragement, faith for hard seasons, and a practical reminder that God’s provision does not depend on our abundance. He blesses, breaks, and multiplies what we willingly offer, and somehow we become part of the miracle that feeds others and strengthens us too. If this helped you reframe your own desert place, subscribe, share this with a friend who feels spent, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s one “small offering” you can bring to God today? "Message Our Father's Heart a Question or Response" Support the show Thank you so much for listening and sharing with others! We would very much appreciate you continuing to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, and LIKE us through any of the following platforms: Substack: htt​ps://ourfathersheart.substack.com/ Website: ourfathersheart.org Podcast: https://ourfathersheart.buzzsprout.com/share Twitter: https://twitter.com/@ofathersheart Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ofathersheart YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourfathersheart May God bless you and make you prosperous in Him as you listen and obey His voice!

    8 min
  2. True Communion [circa 2003] (Part 2) | Ep. 187

    MAR 18

    True Communion [circa 2003] (Part 2) | Ep. 187

    Communion can feel like one of the most familiar Christian practices and also one of the most misunderstood. We start with a simple question that gets uncomfortable fast: when Jesus talks about eating His flesh and drinking His blood, are we supposed to hear that literally, or spiritually? We walk through the Last Supper texts in Matthew 26, Mark 14, and Luke 22, then zoom out to the bigger thread: manna and bread as a picture of receiving Jesus’ words, and the cup as a picture of receiving His Spirit. That framing changes the stakes. It moves the Lord’s Supper away from a ritual you “perform” and toward a lived communion with Christ marked by obedience, repentance, and the born-again life Jesus describes to Nicodemus and the apostles preach in Acts 2:38. Then we let Paul press on the real problem in 1 Corinthians 11: believers gathering with division, selfishness, and contempt for those in need. His warning about eating and drinking “unworthily” centers on “not discerning the Lord’s body,” which we connect to the body of believers. From there, John 13 to 17 comes into focus: the Comforter, the Spirit of truth, and the repeated command to love one another, with foot washing as a living parable of humble service. We end by defining communion as koinonia, true fellowship expressed through love that restores the wandering and bears burdens. If this helps you rethink communion, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a rating or review so others can find the show. "Message Our Father's Heart a Question or Response" Support the show Thank you so much for listening and sharing with others! We would very much appreciate you continuing to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, and LIKE us through any of the following platforms: Substack: htt​ps://ourfathersheart.substack.com/ Website: ourfathersheart.org Podcast: https://ourfathersheart.buzzsprout.com/share Twitter: https://twitter.com/@ofathersheart Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ofathersheart YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourfathersheart May God bless you and make you prosperous in Him as you listen and obey His voice!

    46 min
  3. True Communion [circa 2003] (Part 1) | Ep. 186

    MAR 11

    True Communion [circa 2003] (Part 1) | Ep. 186

    A startling line—“eat my flesh, drink my blood”—can feel like a wall. We turn it into a doorway. We follow the thread from Deuteronomy to John and discover how manna, meat, bread, wine, and living water all point to one lived reality: hearing, obeying, and receiving the life of God. Along the way, we explore why the natural mind stumbles while the spiritual mind sees, how Jesus defines “meat” as doing the Father’s will, and how the Bread of Life is not a metaphor to admire but a meal to practice. I share how a season of questions about communion led me to see Scripture’s unity: God humbled Israel with hunger to teach dependence on His word; Jesus, the manifest Word, calls us to labor for food that endures; and the Spirit, promised as living water and new wine, fills new vessels who repent and believe. We unpack John 4–7, trace the language of bread and blood through the Old Testament, and connect abiding, light, and good works to a daily table where trust becomes action. The goal is clarity without shortcuts: flesh and blood as spirit and life, not shock and stumble, but invitation and transformation. If you’ve wrestled with communion as mere ritual, this conversation reframes the table as alignment: eat His words, do His will, drink His Spirit. Expect practical guidance, scripture-rich insight, and a call to live a life of trust and obedience. "Message Our Father's Heart a Question or Response" Support the show Thank you so much for listening and sharing with others! We would very much appreciate you continuing to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, and LIKE us through any of the following platforms: Substack: htt​ps://ourfathersheart.substack.com/ Website: ourfathersheart.org Podcast: https://ourfathersheart.buzzsprout.com/share Twitter: https://twitter.com/@ofathersheart Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ofathersheart YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourfathersheart May God bless you and make you prosperous in Him as you listen and obey His voice!

    1 hr
  4. Ecclesiastes - If it's all vanity, what's the point? | Ep. 185

    FEB 25

    Ecclesiastes - If it's all vanity, what's the point? | Ep. 185

    When a king who had everything calls life “vapor,” you lean in. We open Ecclesiastes with Solomon not as a distant figure, but as a guide who ran every experiment we dream about—pleasure, projects, power, legacy—and then tells the truth about why none of it can quiet the soul on its own. From the sun’s relentless loop to rivers that never fill the sea, he names the cycles we live inside and asks the question that haunts modern life: What is the gain? We walk through his bold detour into laughter and wine, his unmatched building and collecting, and the sobering discovery that the same fate meets the wise and the fool. Along the way, we meet the oppressed without comfort, leaders who feast for themselves, and workers who never ask why they toil. The remedies come sharp and simple: enjoy your portion as a gift from God, keep your words few in prayer, guard your vows, choose wisdom over wealth, and value companionship over isolation. We tell the story of a poor, wise man who saved a city and was forgotten, and we hold that paradox alongside a warning that a single foolish act can stain a lifetime’s good name. This conversation is practical and grounded. We talk about joyful marriage, doing your work with all your might, giving generously even when forecasts look grim, and dressing your life in white—living with clean hands and a glad heart. We sit with hard lines like “time and chance happen to them all,” then lift the anchor that steadies every storm: fear God and keep His commandments. That reverence doesn’t shrink your joy; it protects it. It places enjoyment inside accountability, turns meals and paychecks into worship, and frees us from chasing wind. If you’re weary of the grind or wary of easy answers, this is a map back to meaning under the sun. Listen, share it with a friend who’s questioning the point of it all, and if it resonates, subscribe and leave a review so others can find their footing too. "Message Our Father's Heart a Question or Response" Support the show Thank you so much for listening and sharing with others! We would very much appreciate you continuing to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, and LIKE us through any of the following platforms: Substack: htt​ps://ourfathersheart.substack.com/ Website: ourfathersheart.org Podcast: https://ourfathersheart.buzzsprout.com/share Twitter: https://twitter.com/@ofathersheart Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ofathersheart YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourfathersheart May God bless you and make you prosperous in Him as you listen and obey His voice!

    51 min
  5. Kingdom Ministry - Father to Son | Ep. 184

    FEB 11

    Kingdom Ministry - Father to Son | Ep. 184

    Drawing from Paul’s charge to the Corinthians, we explore why “many instructors but few fathers” still rings true, and how formation requires more than information. We walk through Scripture’s living chain of impartation: Abraham to Isaac and Jacob, Moses to Joshua, Elijah to Elisha, and Ruth with Naomi. These stories reveal a consistent pattern—clinging to presence, receiving correction, and being publicly commissioned—that transfers not just knowledge but weight, wisdom, and recognized authority. Along the way, we look at Jesus and the apostles as a family by adoption, with Peter, James, and John formed into pillars who could carry the early Church. Paul continues the model through Timothy, Titus, and Onesimus, showing how sons inherit ways, not merely words. Our conversation wrestles with a hard question: why does zeal so often outrun maturity? We suggest that independence without submission leaves believers gifted yet fragile. True fathering turns potential into fruit by aligning hearts to the Father’s will, shaping discernment, and blessing the next generation to go further—yes, even to receive a double portion. This isn’t about control or celebrity; it’s about a legacy that outlives a single life and strengthens the whole body. If you’re hungry for guidance that refines character and clarifies calling, this episode offers a roadmap grounded in Scripture and tested by time. Lean into leaders who love God’s glory more than their own, welcome correction that protects your future, and seek commissioning that serves the Church. "Message Our Father's Heart a Question or Response" Support the show Thank you so much for listening and sharing with others! We would very much appreciate you continuing to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, and LIKE us through any of the following platforms: Substack: htt​ps://ourfathersheart.substack.com/ Website: ourfathersheart.org Podcast: https://ourfathersheart.buzzsprout.com/share Twitter: https://twitter.com/@ofathersheart Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ofathersheart YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourfathersheart May God bless you and make you prosperous in Him as you listen and obey His voice!

    47 min
  6. The Necessity of Renewal | Ep. 183

    JAN 28

    The Necessity of Renewal | Ep. 183

    Change demands more than motivation; it requires renewal that begins at the heart and reshapes how we think, speak, and act. Trace that living rhythm through Scripture: seasons in Ecclesiastes, Sabbath rest for the land, and the sound of Jubilee that announces release and return. From there, we wrestle with Jesus’ promise and warning in John 15—pruning hurts, but it is how fruit multiplies—and we press into why so many of us resist the very shifts that make growth possible. Together we unpack the parable of new wine and new skins, confronting the hard truth that yesterday’s habits can’t carry today’s anointing. Paul’s guidance frames a pathway: put away bitterness and corrosive speech, be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new self, renewed in knowledge after the image of Christ. We also acknowledge an all-too-common trap that derails many: mistaking a past move of God for a permanent resting place. The river keeps flowing; comfort can turn into an eddy that spins us in circles while we think we’re moving forward. What does faithfulness look like on the ground? Prepare for the next season with simple, concrete steps. Keep asking, seeking, and knocking. Seek humble companions who still hunger for the living God and build small, sturdy communities where repentance comes quickly and obedience is normal. Renewal is not a one-time surge but a daily exchange: shed the old, receive the new, and stay light enough to move when the Spirit shifts like the wind. "Message Our Father's Heart a Question or Response" Support the show Thank you so much for listening and sharing with others! We would very much appreciate you continuing to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, and LIKE us through any of the following platforms: Substack: htt​ps://ourfathersheart.substack.com/ Website: ourfathersheart.org Podcast: https://ourfathersheart.buzzsprout.com/share Twitter: https://twitter.com/@ofathersheart Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ofathersheart YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourfathersheart May God bless you and make you prosperous in Him as you listen and obey His voice!

    31 min
  7. My Destiny (Part 2) | Ep. 182

    JAN 14

    My Destiny (Part 2) | Ep. 182

    Destiny is not a moving target; it’s a promise God set before time began. We walk through the tension between what’s guaranteed—resurrection, incorruption, immortality—and what’s required daily: surrender in trials, holiness in habits, and love that looks like Jesus in the open. The heart of the message is transformation from the inside out, shifting from the old man to the new man, empowered by His Spirit as we align our will to His. We unpack how trials function as a barometer of surrender, revealing whether we trust God when expectations collapse. Drawing on Paul, Peter, and John, we connect “Christ in you, the hope of glory” with a practical path: clothe yourself with mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, and love. Peter’s growth ladder—faith to virtue to knowledge to self-control to perseverance to godliness to brotherly kindness to love—mirrors Paul’s call to put on Christ, showing how grace enables what effort alone cannot. Along the way, we contrast servant mindset with sonship, highlight the church’s role in equipping believers to reach the fullness of Christ, and return often to the assurance that God’s word stands even when circumstances shake. This conversation is honest and concrete: live quietly, mind your business, work with your hands, walk honestly before outsiders, and let peace rule your heart. We press on not because we have arrived, but because the Spirit strengthens each step. The trumpet will sound, and we shall be changed—yet our formation starts now. "Message Our Father's Heart a Question or Response" Support the show Thank you so much for listening and sharing with others! We would very much appreciate you continuing to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, and LIKE us through any of the following platforms: Substack: htt​ps://ourfathersheart.substack.com/ Website: ourfathersheart.org Podcast: https://ourfathersheart.buzzsprout.com/share Twitter: https://twitter.com/@ofathersheart Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ofathersheart YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourfathersheart May God bless you and make you prosperous in Him as you listen and obey His voice!

    35 min
  8. My Destiny (Part 1) | Ep. 181

    JAN 7

    My Destiny (Part 1) | Ep. 181

    My destiny is not a solo quest. It's a shared goal that we all have in common. We're all moving toward becoming like Christ Jesus, the image of God. This is our destiny and this goal remains fixed while our roles shift with the seasons. That simple distinction—goal versus role—cuts through the confusion that makes purpose feel slippery and hard to grasp. From there, we get practical. We explore Paul’s framework for transformation: don’t conform to the world, be transformed by renewing your mind, and you’ll demonstrate what is good, acceptable, and perfect in the eyes of God. The path is concrete: put off the works of darkness, put on the armor of light; make no provision for the flesh; choose truth, humility, patience, and forgiveness. Whether Paul says “put on the Lord Jesus Christ,” “put on the new self,” or “renew knowledge in the image of your Creator,” the call is the same—shed the old and dress for the life you were made to live. We also lean into the tension of faith: we are God’s children now, yet what we shall be hasn’t fully appeared. That “now and not yet” doesn’t paralyze us; it focuses us. Like runners pacing for a long race, we press toward the prize of the upward call, returning to the heart for renewal when we’re spent. Along the way we challenge the social divides that crowd our identity, pointing to Christ as all and in all, and elevate love as the bond of perfection that brings the whole life together. "Message Our Father's Heart a Question or Response" Support the show Thank you so much for listening and sharing with others! We would very much appreciate you continuing to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, and LIKE us through any of the following platforms: Substack: htt​ps://ourfathersheart.substack.com/ Website: ourfathersheart.org Podcast: https://ourfathersheart.buzzsprout.com/share Twitter: https://twitter.com/@ofathersheart Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ofathersheart YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourfathersheart May God bless you and make you prosperous in Him as you listen and obey His voice!

    33 min
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These podcasts are intended to nurture, instruct, and help you understand what the Lord has said in His Word that you may walk in the manner worthy of your calling in Him. We pray that you are blessed, not merely in the hearing, but more so in the doing. Simply put, our utmost desire is to be in the Father's heart, to know the Father's heart, and express the Father's heart to you. 

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  • Creator
    Jesus M. Ruiz
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    188
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Our Father's Heart
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