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Peaceable And Kind

Peaceable And Kind

著者： Reach Right Network
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Welcome to "Peaceable and Kind," the podcast where we explore the transformative power of living out Jesus' call to peace and kindness in our everyday lives. Each week your host, Derek Vreeland, will delve into the stories, Scriptures, and practical steps that help us embody these essential Christian virtues. Join us as we talk with inspiring guests, reflect on Scripture, and discover ways to bring peace and kindness into our homes, communities, and the world. Whether you're seeking encouragement, guidance, or a deeper understanding of your faith, "Peaceable and Kind" is here to support and uplift you on your spiritual journey. Let's embark together on this path of grace, compassion, and love, living out the true essence of our faith. Thank you for tuning in, and may the peace of God be with you always.Reach Right Network キリスト教 スピリチュアリティ 聖職・福音主義
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  • Episode 117: Humility That Conquers Hypocrisy

    Episode 117: Humility That Conquers Hypocrisy
    2026/08/27
    In this episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek Vreeland explores the virtue of humility and why it is essential for recovering from hypocrisy. Humility has never been particularly popular. We want to be powerful, smart, and great, yet Jesus points us toward a different kind of greatness. While Aristotle celebrated the virtue of magnanimity, or “greatness of soul,” Jesus taught his disciples that true greatness is found in becoming humble. Drawing from Jesus, Paul, John Chrysostom, Anthony the Great, Thomas Merton, and Dallas Willard, Derek explores humility as a “lowly mind”—an honest acceptance of who we are before God. Humility is not self-loathing, passivity, or groveling. It is living honestly within the reality of who God has made us to be, recognizing both our dignity and our limitations, and allowing God's grace to fill in the gaps. Derek also explores Thomas Merton's distinction between being and doing. Our actions reveal something about us, but our identity cannot be reduced to what we accomplish. When we become obsessed with our outward performance, we can lose touch with the deeper work God is doing within us. Humility, according to Willard, has three steps: 1) Never pretend 2) Never presume 3) Never push In following these steps, we create room for the Spirit to form us into people who are increasingly free from hypocrisy and increasingly like Jesus. Key Takeaways Humility is not self-loathing or passivity. Christian humility begins with an honest view of ourselves before God. Jesus presents humility as the pathway to true greatness. Hypocrisy attempts to manage and inflate our image; humility frees us from the need to pretend. Humility helps expose spiritual pride and self-reliance. Our identity is deeper than what we accomplish. Being precedes doing: our actions flow from who we are. God's grace meets us in both our strengths and our limitations. Humility creates space for genuine spiritual transformation. Books Mentioned Nicomachean Ethics — Aristotle New Seeds of Contemplation — Thomas Merton The Sayings of the Desert Fathers: The Alphabetical Collection — translated by Benedicta Ward Streams in the Wasteland — Andrew Arndt Scriptures Mentioned John 10:10 Matthew 18:3–4 Philippians 2:3 Matthew 23:11–12 Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by: Leaving a review Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app Sharing this episode with a friend Support the work we are doing at thepeaceableway.com. Order Derek's new Bible Study Series, God in the Neighborhood: Book 1: Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us || https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Book 2: Crucifixion: 8 Lessons on How God Saves Us || https://amzn.to/459bNUk Book 3: Resurrection: 8 Lessons on How God Restores Us || https://amzn.to/40T0sp0 Check out the Merch Store: derekvreeland.com/merch Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: derekvreeland.com Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook
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    32 分
  • Episode 116: The Courage That Conquers Fear

    Episode 116: The Courage That Conquers Fear
    2026/08/20
    In this episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek Vreeland explores one of the four classic virtues: courage. While courage is often associated with soldiers, superheroes, and dramatic acts of heroism, Derek argues that the courage we need most is the quiet, everyday courage to do what is right in the face of fear. Beginning with stories ranging from The Wizard of Oz to the heroic actions of twelve-year-old Ramir Parker, Derek shows that courage is not the absence of fear but the strength to endure it. Drawing from Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, and C.S. Lewis, he explores courage as the virtue that strengthens every other virtue. Without courage, honesty, mercy, purity, and compassion collapse whenever they become costly. The episode then turns inward, examining the fears that often shape our lives beneath the surface. Whether our deepest fear is rejection, failure, inadequacy, abandonment, or loss of identity, courage grows as we honestly acknowledge those fears and bring them before God. Derek also introduces the Enneagram as a helpful tool for identifying the internal fears that often fuel hypocrisy and prevent spiritual growth. Ask yourself: I am afraid of: Being defective or fundamentally wrong? Being unwanted or unloved?  Being worthless or a failure? Having no identity or personal significance? Being incapable or incompetent? Being without support or emotional security? Being deprived of something important or experiencing emotional distress? Being harmed or controlled by others? Being separated or disconnected from others? Ultimately, courage is not about becoming fearless—it is about becoming the kind of person who trusts God's love enough to keep doing what is right. Key Takeaways Courage is one of the four classic (cardinal) virtues. Courage is not fearlessness but doing what is right despite fear. Every virtue requires courage when it is tested. Aristotle described courage as the virtue between cowardice and recklessness. Thomas Aquinas emphasized endurance as the heart of courage. Internal fears often shape our actions more than external dangers. Identifying our deepest fears is essential for spiritual growth. Perfect love casts out fear and enables courageous living. Books Mentioned The Screwtape Letters — C. S. Lewis Nicomachean Ethics — Aristotle Summa Theologiae — Thomas Aquinas The Road Back to You — Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile The Enneagram for Spiritual Formation — A. J. Sherrill Scriptures Mentioned Joshua 1:9 1 John 4:17–18 Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by: Leaving a review Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app Sharing this episode with a friend Support the work we are doing at thepeaceableway.com. Order Derek's new Bible Study Series, God in the Neighborhood: Book 1: Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us || https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Book 2: Crucifixion: 8 Lessons on How God Saves Us || https://amzn.to/459bNUk Book 3: Resurrection: 8 Lessons on How God Restores Us || https://amzn.to/40T0sp0 Check out the Merch Store: derekvreeland.com/merch Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: derekvreeland.com Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook
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    43 分
  • Episode 115: The Peaceable Way

    Episode 115: The Peaceable Way
    2026/08/13
    In this episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek Vreeland welcomes his brother, Jeff Vreeland, for a conversation about The Peaceable Way, a nonprofit ministry dedicated to helping people cultivate a more prayerful, Scripture-shaped, and peaceable life. Together, they reflect on their shared spiritual journey, the vision behind the ministry, and the practical resources designed to help Christians slow down, pray, engage Scripture, and grow in the way of Jesus. The conversation explores the heart behind The Peaceable Way and the spiritual needs it seeks to address in an anxious and distracted culture. Derek and Jeff discuss how resources like the Peaceable and Kind podcast, Psalm of the Day, The Prayer Wheel, and the Daily Office Lectionary app all work together to help people establish life-giving rhythms of prayer and Scripture. They conclude by sharing their hope that these resources will encourage believers to experience greater peace, compassion, and faithfulness in their everyday lives. Key Takeaways The Peaceable Way exists to help people live more prayerful, Scripture-shaped, and peaceable lives. Spiritual formation happens through simple, consistent rhythms rather than dramatic moments. Prayer and Scripture anchor us in the presence of God amid a distracted culture. Healthy spiritual habits cultivate peace, compassion, and kindness. The ministry offers practical tools that are accessible for people in every stage of their spiritual journey. Even small, daily practices can lead to deep, lasting transformation. Links to Resources Mentions Psalm of the Day: https://www.psalmoftheday.org/ The Prayer Wheel: https://theprayerwheel.org/ Daily Office Lectionary App for iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-daily-office-lectionary/id6792119812 Daily Office Lectionary App for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thepeacableway.dailyofficelectionary&pcampaignid=web_share Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by: Leaving a review Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app Sharing this episode with a friend Support the work we are doing at thepeaceableway.com. Order Derek's new Bible Study Series, God in the Neighborhood: Book 1: Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us || https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Book 2: Crucifixion: 8 Lessons on How God Saves Us || https://amzn.to/459bNUk Book 3: Resurrection: 8 Lessons on How God Restores Us || https://amzn.to/40T0sp0 Check out the Merch Store: derekvreeland.com/merch Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: derekvreeland.com Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook
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    34 分
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