From John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress,” this episode captures the essence of the Christian journey — a pilgrimage from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. The road is narrow and often steep, yet it leads to glory. Along the way we meet trials, companions, and divine mercies that strengthen our faith. The pilgrim’s hope is not in the ease of the path but in the certainty of the destination, where every weary traveler will be welcomed home by the King.
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Communion with God
In this episode, we reflect on John Owen’s “Of Communion with God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost” — a timeless meditation on the believer’s fellowship with the Triune God. Communion with God is not a momentary experience but a continual exchange of divine love and human devotion. When we walk closely with Him, every duty becomes delight and every moment sacred. This is the heart of the Christian life: to live daily in the joy of God’s presence.
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The Faithfulness of God to His People
Obadiah Sedgwick’s "The Bowels of Tender Mercy Sealed in the Everlasting Covenant" reminds us that God’s faithfulness is the believer’s anchor. His covenant love does not waver with our weakness, for it rests on His own unchanging character. In this episode, we rejoice in a God who keeps His promises, perfects His work, and preserves His people. The covenant that began in mercy will end in glory.
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Strength for the Weary Pilgrim
In 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 hard, but the pilgrim is never alone. Christ walks beside His own, sustaining weak faith and renewing weary hearts. We learn that true assurance rests not in the strength of our grip on Christ, but in the strength of His grip on us.
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The Beauty of a Godward Life
William Ames reminds us in "Conscience with the Power and Cases Thereof" that the whole of life is sacred when lived unto God. Every task, when done in faith and love, becomes worship. This episode calls us to bring our faith into the ordinary — to study, work, serve, and rest for God’s glory. The beauty of a Godward life is found in its wholeness: a conscience ruled by Scripture, a heart centered on Christ, and a life poured out as a living sacrifice of love.
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.
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