Living Loved Podcast

Why does Jesus eat with tax collectors and sinners, and what does that mean for how we engage people who don’t share our faith? In this episode, we explore Mark 2:13–17 and discover a holiness that doesn’t retreat from brokenness but moves toward people with grace, hospitality, and love. We’ll also consider what often holds us back; fear, insecurity, and rejection—and how knowing that we are deeply loved frees us to listen, build genuine relationships, and follow Jesus into uncomfortable spaces.

Who can forgive sins? In Mark 2:1–12, Jesus’ healing of a paralyzed man reveals that our deepest need goes beyond what is visible. In this episode, we explore what Mark teaches us about sin, why Jesus has the authority to forgive, and how faith shapes our response to his grace. If you have ever wondered whether you can truly be forgiven, or whether you have gone too far, this episode is an invitation to discover the forgiveness and restoration Jesus offers.

Have you ever experienced a moment that made you stop and ask, "What is actually happening right now?" In this opening episode of Heart Questions from Mark's Gospel, we explore the crowd's astonished question in Mark 1:27—"What is this?"—after Jesus demonstrates His authority over evil. Together, we'll discover that this question points to the arrival of God's kingdom, invites us to trust that God is still at work in our broken world, and challenges us to consider how we will respond to King Jesus today.

In this special celebration episode, Samantha sits down with Living Loved team member Shemara Fontes to mark the release of What Is Real Happiness. Together, they reflect on the journey of the podcast, what young adults are really searching for, and why biblical happiness offers something deeper than instant gratification. From faith, community, and intentional relationships to the challenges of social media and distraction, this warm and honest conversation explores what it means to live deeply loved in today's world—and how real happiness is found by delighting in Christ.

In this special episode of the Living Loved Podcast, we celebrate the launch of What Is Real Happiness? with a conversation between Samantha Chambo and her husband, Filimão Chambo. Drawing from experiences in Mozambique, South Africa, and the United States, they explore how culture, hardship, success, and faith shape our understanding of happiness.
Together they reflect on Jesus' surprising vision of happiness in the Sermon on the Mount, the joy of believers during times of struggle, and why true contentment is found not in circumstances but in a relationship with Christ. This encouraging conversation reminds us that real happiness grows through trusting God, obeying His voice, and walking with Him in every season.

To celebrate the launch of What Is Real Happiness?, I sit down with my friend Dr. Carla Sunberg for an honest conversation about joy, happiness, calling, and staying rooted in Christ.
Together we explore how our understanding of happiness changes over time, why relationships matter more than success, how God meets us in seasons of grief, and the practices that keep us grounded when life gets busy. Whether you're navigating ministry, leadership, family life, or simply longing for deeper joy, this conversation offers wisdom, encouragement, and a reminder that true happiness is found in a life rooted in Jesus.
 
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From Rooted to Fruitful concludes the Deeply Rooted season by exploring how Scripture meets us in every season of life and gradually transforms us into people who reflect Christ. Through the image of Psalm 1’s flourishing tree, this episode highlights the rhythm of spiritual formation—God’s Word, prayer, obedience, and the work of the Holy Spirit—and reminds us that Bible study is not merely about gaining knowledge but becoming fruitful for God’s mission in the world.

  What is pulling your attention when you come to scripture?
 
When the signal is strong but the receiver is blocked, the message doesn't get through.  The question isn't always am I reading scripture? The deeper question is, am I present? Life is full, and our minds wander. What matters is that you begin to notice. Noticing what's pulling your attention and then gently returning again and again.
 
 

There are so many of us who love Scripture, who want to understand it. But somewhere along the way, we've either been told that it's too complicated or we've had experiences that made us feel like we're not equipped, and I don't believe that's true.   In this episode, we're going to bring everything together. We're not just going to talk about how to read the Bible. We're going to do it together. We're going to walk through Psalm 1 step by step using the tools that we've been building throughout this season.  Spiritual formation is not accidental. It is the slow result of what we consistently delight in and remain near.

In this episode of Living Loved, Samantha Chambo invites listeners to move beyond simply studying the Gospels and instead encounter the living Christ through them. Exploring the unique portraits of Jesus presented in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, she shows how each Gospel reveals a different dimension of His character — the suffering Messiah, the fulfillment of Israel’s story, the compassionate Savior for all people, and the eternal Word made flesh.
Through rich storytelling, biblical insight, and practical guidance, this episode challenges listeners to read Scripture not as distant information, but as an invitation into relationship, transformation, and discipleship with Jesus Himself.