About this podcast
Hearts Aflame is a daily devotional podcast that draws from the rich writings of the Puritans. Each episode pairs timeless truths with Scripture, encouraging believers to deepen their faith and set their hearts aflame with love for Christ.
Episodes
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- God’s Providence Never Sleeps · 5 minIn this episode, we reflect on John Flavel’s "The Mystery of Providence" and the steady, unseen hand of God that governs every season of life. From the womb to old age, in joy…
- Walking by Faith · 4 minIn this episode, we draw from John Bunyan’s "Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners" to reflect on the life of faith that looks beyond the seen to the unseen. Faith trusts God’s…
- Strength for the Weary Pilgrim · 3 minIn this episode, William Bridge’s "The Christian’s Means of Assurance" offers encouragement to the weary believer walking through life’s deserts. The journey to heaven may be…
- The Excellency of Christ · 3 minIn this episode, we draw from Thomas Brooks’s "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" to behold the surpassing worth of Jesus. All excellencies meet in Him — beauty, strength…
- The Gift of Christ · 3 minOn Christmas Day, we pause to adore the greatest gift God has ever given — His Son. Drawing from Matthew Henry’s reflections on the Gospels, this episode considers the humility…
- The Righteousness of Christ · 3 minIn this episode, we reflect on Thomas Watson’s teaching that the believer’s standing before God rests entirely on the righteousness of Christ. Jesus obeyed in our place and…
- The Willing Savior · 3 minDrawing from John Bunyan’s "Come and Welcome to Jesus Christ," this episode rejoices in the willing heart of Christ toward sinners. Jesus does not receive us reluctantly but…
- The Nearness of Christ · 3 minIn this episode, we meditate on John Owen’s rich teaching on Christ’s nearness to His people. Jesus does not redeem from afar — He draws near, dwells with His saints, and…
- Christ the Peace of the Soul · 2 minSamuel Ward reminds us that true peace is found only in Christ. This episode reflects on the deep, settled rest that flows from reconciliation with God through Jesus…
- Christ and Our Sufferings · 3 minIn this episode, we turn to Joseph Caryl’s reflections on Job to see how Christ gives meaning to the believer’s suffering. Without Him, affliction feels dark and senseless; with…
- A Life in Christ · 3 minDrawing from John Preston’s "The Breastplate of Faith and Love," this episode explores the living union believers have with Christ. All spiritual life flows from Him. Apart from…
- Christ Our Only Foundation · 3 minIn this episode, we reflect on John Cotton’s teaching that Christ alone is the sure foundation of the soul. Every other ground—our duties, feelings, or inward resolve—will fail…
- The Preciousness of Christ · 3 minIn this episode, we meditate on Christopher Love’s exaltation of the incomparable worth of Christ. Jesus is the Pearl of great price — glorious in His person, perfect in His…
- The Nearness of Christ · 3 minIsaac Ambrose reminds us in "Looking Unto Jesus" that Christ is never distant from His people. He dwells in us by His Spirit, walks with us in trials, counsels us in confusion…
- The Beauty of Christ’s Humility · 3 minIn this episode, we behold the astonishing humility of Jesus as described by Richard Baxter. The eternal Son stooped low — from heaven’s glory to a manger, from the praise of…
- The All-Sufficiency of Christ · 3 minThis episode draws from William Ames’s "The Marrow of Theology" and celebrates the complete sufficiency of Christ for every need of the believer. Jesus is our life, our…
- The Sweetness of Christ’s Mediation · 3 minIn this episode, we reflect on Thomas Manton’s rich teaching on the mediating work of Christ. Jesus stands between a holy God and sinful people, bringing peace through His…
- The Sweetness of Christ’s Presence · 3 minIn this episode, we savor Samuel Rutherford’s reflections on the joy of Christ’s nearness. One moment with Jesus outweighs every earthly pleasure. His presence lightens burdens…
- The Sufficiency of Christ · 3 minJeremiah Burroughs reminds us that Christ is not only necessary — He is enough. Every desire of the heart finds its answer in Him. He is wisdom, righteousness, peace, redemption…
- The Beauty of Christ’s Obedience · 3 minIn this episode, we reflect on Thomas Watson’s teaching that the righteousness which justifies believers is Christ’s perfect obedience. Jesus not only died for us — He lived for…
