Living Loved Podcast - Season 3
- Samantha Chambo
- Jan 8
- 3 min read
Updated: Feb 10
Episode 23 - Discerning with Confidence
Discerning with Confidence invites listeners into the closing message of 1 John 5, reminding us that true spiritual confidence flows from faith in Jesus Christ and knowing we are God’s beloved children. This episode explores how discernment is not rooted in striving or perfect clarity, but in trusting God’s testimony through Jesus, living aligned with His truth, and listening to the Spirit’s guidance.
As the season concludes, listeners are encouraged to guard their hearts from idols, stay anchored in the real Jesus, and step forward into everyday life with holy confidence, peace, and purpose.
Scripture:
1 John 4:1-21
Episode 22 - Discernment of Spirits
This episode of the Living Loved Podcast explores 1 John 4 and the biblical call to discern the spirits, reminding us that spiritual discernment is not about suspicion but about staying rooted in Christ and formed in love. Drawing from Scripture and lived experience, our host explains how John teaches believers to test what they hear by looking for three
key markers: a true confession of Jesus Christ who came in the flesh, a life shaped by God’s sacrificial love, and freedom from fear and condemnation.
Listeners are invited to pay attention not only to messages they receive, but also to who they are becoming—because wherever the Holy Spirit is at work, hearts soften, love grows, and truth leads us closer to God and one another.
Scripture:
1 John 4:1-21
Episode 21 - How to Love Hurt People
In this episode of the Living Loved Podcast, we explore how love sharpens discernment when relationships are marked by hurt, mistrust, and misunderstanding.
Drawing from 1 John 3:1–24, we learn that confident identity in Christ, embodied love, and an examined heart allow believers to engage difficult people with clarity rather than defensiveness.
This episode invites listeners to let God’s love heal inner blindness so they can love others wisely and well.
Scripture:
1 John 3:1-24
Episode 20 - Hate Clouds Discernment
Our host, Samantha Chambo, reflects on 1 John 2:7–29 to show how discernment is often clouded not by open hostility, but by subtle forms of hate such as resentment, withdrawal, and withheld love. John teaches that claiming light while refusing love keeps us in darkness, distorts our spiritual vision, and weakens our ability to abide in Christ. Through biblical insight and personal reflection, this episode invites listeners to examine their hearts and rediscover that discernment grows naturally as we remain rooted in Christ through love, keeping our hearts open and our vision clear.
Scripture:
1 John 2:7-29
Episode 19 - Walking in the Light
As we step into the new year. I know that for many of us, it can feel like we are entering 2026 surrounded by darkness. This week at the Living Life Podcast, we are talking about. Discernment is walking in the light. And I know when we go through hard times, when we feel emotionally, mentally, or physically overwhelmed, it's really hard to see the way forward. We will see that the Lord provides light for us even in our darkest times.
Scripture:
1 John 1:5-6
Episode 18 - Discernment for 2026
Season Three of the Living Loved Podcast is an invitation to wounded believers who want to discern God’s voice again—not from fear or pain, but from love. Using 1 John, we’ll explore how healing and discernment belong together, and how abiding in God’s love restores clarity, trust, and wisdom for the year ahead.Season Three of the Living Loved Podcast is an invitation to wounded believers who want to discern God’s voice again—not from fear or pain, but from love. Using 1 John, we’ll explore how healing and discernment belong together, and how abiding in God’s love restores clarity, trust, and wisdom for the year ahead.
Scripture:
1 John 1:1-4
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