Love Is…Not Irritable – Ken Wetmore Paul concludes 1 Corinthians 13:5 with a declaration that love is not irritable. Not being irritable is next to impossible. Irritation, however, is the seed from which bitterness and rage grow into a plant the crowds love. Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week: How willing are you to admit you are irritable? Can you think of any times you were irritable in the last week? What steps do you take to resolve irritability? Are there more steps you need to add? If irritability is an issue in your life, ask someone you love to be your accountability partner. Have them check in with you every day to see how you are feeling and how you are dealing with irritability. If irritability has taken over your life, make an appointment to see a health professional to provide support and help. Which of the reflections or sermon snippets resonated with you this week? Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below: ■ Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607 ■ Email: [email protected] SUBSCRIBE NOW: This Is Whole Life - https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/listen (https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/listen ) Our companion podcast, This Is WholeLife, is where we dive deeper into the message and topic at hand with Pastor Ken and Pastor Jeff along with host Randy Magray. It’s the perfect midweek commute podcast to stay in touch with what’s being talked about at WholeLife Church and we encourage your questions, comments, and feedback which we will share on the next episode! Thank you for listening! Our show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it with your family, friends, and on social media at the following links and while you’re there, say ‘hello’! Twitter: https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl (https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl ) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando ) NEXT WEEK 11/6/21: ‘Love Is…Not A Grudge Holder’ by Ken Wetmore To learn more about WholeLife Church visit our website: www.WholeLife.Church The theme music for Speaking of Grace was written, produced, and performed by WholeLife Church’s own, Phillip Burks - https://www.phillipburks.com/ (https://www.phillipburks.com/). Use the #hashtags: #WholeLifePodcast #WholeLifeReflections #ThisIsWholeLife #ThisIsUS #LoveIs

Love Is…Flexible – Ken Wetmore Love does not demand its own way. In other words, love is flexible. It allows others to exercise freedom. This does not mean there are no consequences. It simply means that true love is an open hand, not a closed hand. Someone once said that you can hold more sand with an open hand than with a hand made into a fist. Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week: What is the most selfless action you have personally observed? How selfless and flexible are you in your relationships? Take a few minutes each day this week to visualize Jesus’ selflessness for you as He willingly went to the cross for you. Which of the reflections or sermon snippets resonated with you this week? Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below: ■ Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607 ■ Email: [email protected] SUBSCRIBE NOW: This Is Whole Life - https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/listen (https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/listen ) Our companion podcast, This Is WholeLife, is where we dive deeper into the message and topic at hand with Pastor Ken and Pastor Jeff along with host Randy Magray. It’s the perfect midweek commute podcast to stay in touch with what’s being talked about at WholeLife Church and we encourage your questions, comments, and feedback which we will share on the next episode! Thank you for listening! Our show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it with your family, friends, and on social media at the following links and while you’re there, say ‘hello’! Twitter: https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl (https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl ) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando) NEXT WEEK 10/30/21: ‘Love Is…Not Irritable’ by Ken Wetmore To learn more about WholeLife Church visit our website: www.WholeLife.Church The theme music for Speaking of Grace was written, produced, and performed by WholeLife Church’s own, Phillip Burks - https://www.phillipburks.com/ (https://www.phillipburks.com/). Use the #hashtags: #WholeLifePodcast #WholeLifeReflections #ThisIsWholeLife #ThisIsUS #LoveIs

Love Is…Not Rude – Ken Wetmore There are a few jerks out there, but for the most part, we aren’t rude until we perceive someone is being rude to us. Paul reminds us that true love isn’t rude even when others are rude to us. Love compels us to ask ourselves, What is the proper way to act in this situation in spite of how the other may be treating me? There weren’t any #WholeLifeReflections for this week but reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below: ■ Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607 ■ Email: [email protected] SUBSCRIBE NOW: This Is Whole Life - https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/listen (https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/listen ) Our companion podcast, This Is WholeLife, is where we dive deeper into the message and topic at hand with Pastor Ken and Pastor Jeff along with host Randy Magray. It’s the perfect midweek commute podcast to stay in touch with what’s being talked about at WholeLife Church and we encourage your questions, comments, and feedback which we will share on the next episode! Thank you for listening! Our show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it with your family, friends, and on social media at the following links and while you’re there, say ‘hello’! Twitter: https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl (https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl ) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando ) NEXT WEEK 10/23/21: ‘Love Is…Flexible’ by Ken Wetmore To learn more about WholeLife Church visit our website: www.WholeLife.Church The theme music for Speaking of Grace was written, produced, and performed by WholeLife Church’s own, Phillip Burks - https://www.phillipburks.com/ (https://www.phillipburks.com/). Use the #hashtags: #WholeLifePodcast #WholeLifeReflections #ThisIsWholeLife #ThisIsUS #LoveIs

Love Is…Not Boastful – Ken Wetmore Guy Kawasaki, venture capitalist, author, and chief evangelist for Apple, once said, “If you don't toot your own horn, don't complain that there's no music.” Self-confidence carefully mixed with humility is a good thing, but without humility, self-confidence can quickly turn into arrogance, and from there into bragging that promotes one’s self at the expense of others. No wonder Paul put bragging and arrogance in the love-killer column. Find out the path to healthy self-worth without killing love in the process. There weren’t any #WholeLifeReflections for this week but reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below: ■ Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607 ■ Email: [email protected] SUBSCRIBE NOW: This Is Whole Life - https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/listen (https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/listen) Our companion podcast, This Is WholeLife, is where we dive deeper into the message and topic at hand with Pastor Ken and Pastor Jeff along with host Randy Magray. It’s the perfect midweek commute podcast to stay in touch with what’s being talked about at WholeLife Church and we encourage your questions, comments, and feedback which we will share on the next episode! Thank you for listening! Our show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it with your family, friends, and on social media at the following links and while you’re there, say ‘hello’! Twitter: https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl (https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl ) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando ) NEXT WEEK 10/16/21: ‘Love Is…Not Rude’ by Ken Wetmore To learn more about WholeLife Church visit our website: www.WholeLife.Church The theme music for Speaking of Grace was written, produced, and performed by WholeLife Church’s own, Phillip Burks - https://www.phillipburks.com/ (https://www.phillipburks.com/). Use the #hashtags: #WholeLifePodcast #WholeLifeReflections #ThisIsWholeLife #ThisIsUS #LoveIs

Love Is…Not Jealous – Ken Wetmore Jealousy is a love killer. In North Carolina, an imported plant called Kudzu spreads quickly, destroys all other vegetation, and is difficult to eradicate. Jealousy is a lot like Kudzu. It quickly destroys relationships and, once introduced, is difficult to overcome. This week we’ll explore the cost of jealousy and the solution to eradicating it. #WholeLifeReflections for this week: What do you not want to share with someone else, or are you afraid of losing to someone else (jealousy)? What do you desire that belongs to someone else (envy)? How do your jealousy and envy hurt your relationship with others? with God? Ask God to help you turn over your jealousy and envy to Him. Which reflection spoke to you this week? Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below: ■ Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607 ■ Email: [email protected] SUBSCRIBE NOW: This Is Whole Life - https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/listen (https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/listen ) Our companion podcast, This Is WholeLife, is where we dive deeper into the message and topic at hand with Pastor Ken and Pastor Jeff along with host Randy Magray. It’s the perfect midweek commute podcast to stay in touch with what’s being talked about at WholeLife Church and we encourage your questions, comments, and feedback which we will share on the next episode! Thank you for listening! Our show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it with your family, friends, and on social media at the following links and while you’re there, say ‘hello’! Twitter: https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl (https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl ) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando ) NEXT WEEK 10/9/21: ‘Love Is…Not Arrogant and Doesn’t Brag’ by Ken Wetmore To learn more about WholeLife Church visit our website: www.WholeLife.Church The theme music for Speaking of Grace was written, produced, and performed by WholeLife Church’s own, Phillip Burks - https://www.phillipburks.com/ (https://www.phillipburks.com/). Use the #hashtags: #WholeLifePodcast #WholeLifeReflections #ThisIsWholeLife #ThisIsUS #LoveIs

Love Is…Patient and Kind – Ken Wetmore What are you willing to suffer for another person? Patience is defined as being “ able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.” Certainly, this is something we see displayed in Jesus' life. Today, Jesus is asking his family to be patient with family members who make life difficult. The Good News is this is a gift of the Holy Spirit for those who ask. #WholeLifeReflections for this week: With whom do you struggle to be patient in your life? Without placing the blame on the other person(s), why do you think you are impatient with them? How could you be kind to this person(s)? Stop and pray for the person(s) you’ve been thinking of, and ask God to help you be patient and kind in your relationship with them. Which reflection spoke to you this week? Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below: ■ Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607 ■ Email: [email protected] SUBSCRIBE NOW: This Is Whole Life - https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/listen (https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/listen ) Our companion podcast, This Is WholeLife, is where we dive deeper into the message and topic at hand with Pastor Ken and Pastor Jeff along with host Randy Magray. It’s the perfect midweek commute podcast to stay in touch with what’s being talked about at WholeLife Church and we encourage your questions, comments, and feedback which we will share on the next episode! Thank you for listening! Our show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media at the following links and while you’re there, say ‘hello’! Twitter: https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl (https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl ) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando NEXT WEEK 10/2/21: ‘Love Is…Not Jealous’ by Ken Wetmore To learn more about WholeLife Church visit our website: www.WholeLife.Church The theme music for Speaking of Grace was written, produced, and performed by WholeLife Church’s own, Phillip Burks - https://www.phillipburks.com/. Use the #hashtags: #WholeLifePodcast #WholeLifeReflections #ThisIsWholeLife #ThisIsUS #LoveIs

The Messy Middle – John Monday Instead of giving answers, God places us in complex, messy, fraught relationships and tells us, “Love and trust me as I have loved and trusted you. And love and trust each other.” It’s not for us to help God achieve his goals; it’s our job and privilege to love each other, to hold one another’s hand in the pain, the joy, the confusion... in the mess. #WholeLifeReflections for this week: What are the doctrines that are so important to you that you’d be willing to break fellowship with a Christian who disagrees? What does it mean to “Love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself? Has there ever been a time that you spoke on behalf of God? Are you comfortable with believing that some of your personal doctrines might be wrong? Are you okay with believing that some of your church doctrines might be wrong? Which reflection spoke to you this week? Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below: ■ Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607 ■ Email: [email protected] SUBSCRIBE NOW to our companion podcast; This Is WholeLife where we dive deeper into the message and topic at hand with Pastor Ken and Pastor Jeff along with host Randy Magray. It’s the perfect midweek commute podcast to stay in touch with what’s being talked about at WholeLife Church and we encourage your questions, comments, and feedback which we will share on the next episode! Thank you for listening! Our show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media at the following links and while you’re there, say ‘hello’! Twitter: https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl (https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl ) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando ) NEXT WEEK 9/25/21 - New Series: Love Is...‘Patient and Kind’ by Ken Wetmore The theme music for Speaking of Grace was written, produced, and performed by WholeLife Church’s own, Phillip Burks - https://www.phillipburks.com/ (https://www.phillipburks.com/). To learn more about WholeLife Church visit our website: www.WholeLife.Church Use the #hashtags: #WholeLifePodcast #WholeLifeReflections #ThisIsWholeLife #ThisIsUS #TheMessyMiddle

Great Question 4: Does God Cause Pain and Suffering? – Ken Wetmore Considering, the story of Hagar and Sarah: In the Genesis version, there is a lot of difficult complexity - for instance, God sends Hagar back into bondage then tells Abraham to listen to Sarah and cast Hagar and Ishmael into the wilderness. Then, Paul does a REALLY horrible retelling of this story in Galatians. He makes a point we all like - that faith trumps the law - but he does it in a way that has resulted in much Inter-religious strife, gender oppression, etc. Why do all of these horrible things seem sanctioned by, or even motivated by, God? #WholeLifeReflections for this week: Have you ever made a decision that harmed someone else? If so, what did you do to make it right? Do you identify more with Hagar or Sarah and Abraham? Why? Has there ever been a time when you knew God "saw you?" Do you view the characters in the Bible like Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, and Paul as real people with all the character quirks and defects that we have, or as one-dimensional characters? Why would this matter? Does everything God does in the Bible have to make sense in order for you to believe that God is good? Which reflection spoke to you this week? Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below: ■ Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607 ■ Email: [email protected] SUBSCRIBE NOW to our companion podcast; This Is WholeLife where we dive deeper into the message and topic at hand with Pastor Ken and Pastor Jeff along with host Randy Magray. It’s the perfect midweek commute podcast to stay in touch with what’s being talked about at WholeLife Church and we encourage your questions, comments, and feedback which we will share on the next episode! Thank you for listening! Our show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media at the following links and while you’re there, say ‘hello’! Twitter: https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl (https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl ) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando ) NEXT WEEK 9/18/21: ‘The Messy Middle’ by John Monday The theme music for Speaking of Grace was written, produced, and performed by WholeLife Church’s own, Phillip Burks - https://www.phillipburks.com/ (https://www.phillipburks.com/). To learn more about WholeLife Church visit our website: www.WholeLife.Church Use the #hashtags: #WholeLifePodcast #WholeLifeReflections #ThisIsWholeLife #ThisIsUS #GreatQuestion

Great Question 3: Jesus vs Denomination? – Ken Wetmore (Part 1) How do we, as a church, stay focused on Jesus when so many in our denomination believe that our mission is to fixate on major doctrinal issues, political hot potatoes, and/or cultural preferences? (Part 2) As someone not raised Seventh-day Adventist, I have embraced the warmth and freedom I have found at WholeLife church. However, I have heard that our church is different from other Adventist churches. What am I missing if this is not the norm? #WholeLifeReflections for this week: Why do you attend WholeLife? How are you furthering the mission of WholeLife? Do you view other churches as competitors or partners? When others disagree with you, is your goal to understand their point of view or to win the debate? Is there someone with whom you need to be a better listener? Are you comfortable with having friends who have different perspectives? Does your circle of friends reflect diversity? Which reflection spoke to you this week? Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below: ■ Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607 ■ Email: [email protected] SUBSCRIBE NOW to our companion podcast; This Is WholeLife where we dive deeper into the message and topic at hand with Pastor Ken and Jeff along with host Randy Magray. It’s the perfect midweek commute podcast to stay in touch with what’s being talked about at WholeLife Church and we encourage your questions, comments, and feedback which we will share on the next episode! Thank you for listening! Our show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media at the following links and while you’re there, say ‘hello’! Twitter: https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl (https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl ) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando ) NEXT WEEK: ‘Great Question #4’ by Ken Wetmore The theme music for Speaking of Grace was written, produced, and performed by WholeLife Church’s own, Phillip Burks - https://www.phillipburks.com/ (https://www.phillipburks.com/). To learn more about WholeLife Church visit our website: www.WholeLife.Church Use the #hashtags: #WholeLifePodcast #WholeLifeReflections #ThisIsWholeLife #ThisIsUS #GreatQuestion

Great Question 2: Merit vs Grace? – Ken Wetmore It seems like our world – and even Christian organizations – give rewards on a merit-based system – what someone can or cannot accomplish. How can we, as Christians – and especially those of us who work in various organizations – offer the grace God has given us to others? #WholeLifeReflections for this week: Think about your favorite jobs and relationships. What things did they have in common that made them your favorites? Were they more grace-based or merit-based in nature? In what ways are you emphasizing merit over grace at work and at home? What are some practical steps you can take to show grace at work and at home? Which reflection spoke to you this week? Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below: ■ Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607 ■ Email: [email protected] SUBSCRIBE NOW to our companion podcast; This Is WholeLife where we dive deeper into the message and topic at hand with Pastor Ken and Jeff along with host Randy Magray. It’s the perfect midweek commute podcast to stay in touch with what’s being talked about at WholeLife Church and we encourage your questions, comments, and feedback which we will share on the next episode! Thank you for listening! Our show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media at the following links and while you’re there, say ‘hello’! Twitter: https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl (https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl ) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando ) NEXT WEEK: ‘Great Question #3’ by Ken Wetmore The theme music for Speaking of Grace was written, produced, and performed by WholeLife Church’s own, Phillip Burks - https://www.phillipburks.com/ (https://www.phillipburks.com/). To learn more about WholeLife Church visit our website: www.WholeLife.Church Use the #hashtags: #WholeLifePodcast #WholeLifeReflections #ThisIsWholeLife #ThisIsUS #GreatQuestion