Exploring the Unchanging Affection of God

In this heart-stirring and theologically rich episode, Mike Neglia is joined by theologian, pastor, and author Dr. Sam Storms to discuss his latest book, The Steadfast Love of the Lord: Experiencing the Life-Changing Power of God's Unchanging Affection. Together, they explore the transformative power of divine love, the misconceptions both the world and the church often hold about it, and how pastors can faithfully and fruitfully preach the love of God in ways that stir both head and heart.

Storms shares how the love of God has moved from a general theological category to a deeply personal experience in his life, and what it means to feel the love of God—not just affirm it intellectually. They also wrestle with provocative questions about worship lyrics like “Reckless Love,” whether God loves people like Hitler, and how to shepherd a church with a biblically rooted understanding of God’s affection.

Dr. Storms brings pastoral warmth, theological depth, and personal honesty to this conversation, offering timely wisdom for pastors, teachers, and all who want to better understand the God who sings over His people.

📘 Featured Book:
The Steadfast Love of the Lord: Experiencing the Life-Changing Power of God's Unchanging Affection
Available at: https://www.crossway.org/books/the-steadfast-love-of-the-lord-hcb/

📚 Resources Mentioned:

• The Steadfast Love of the Lord: Experiencing the Life-Changing Power of God's Unchanging Affection
  https://www.crossway.org/books/the-steadfast-love-of-the-lord-hcb/
• The Singing God: Feel the Passion God Has for You...Just the Way You Are by Sam Storms
  https://www.amazon.com/Singing-God-Feel-Passion-Just/dp/1616389729
• Sam Storms’ previous appearance on the Expositors Collective podcast:
   Prophetic Gifting, Proper Grammar & Possible Tattoos with Sam Storms
• https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/prophetic-gifting-proper-grammar-possible-tattoos-with-sam-storms
• “Reckless Love” by Cory Asbury https://open.spotify.com/track/0DWXEQvxbrDlJ1tt9Q1Zc9?si=00e89ad1a63c4815
• Zephaniah 3:17 – God rejoicing over His people with singing
• Romans 5:5 – The Holy Spirit pouring God's love into our hearts
• Ephesians 3:14–21 – A prayer for believers to grasp the breadth and depth of Christ’s love

💬 Key Topics Discussed:

• When and how God’s love became personal in Sam’s life
• The "sensible experience" of God’s affection (Romans 5:5)
• Misunderstandings of love in secular and church contexts
• Should churches sing about the "reckless" love of God?
• Navigating doubt and seasons of spiritual shaking
• Sovereignty and selectivity in divine love
• How pastors can communicate God’s love without cliché
• The joy of being enjoyed by God
• Sam’s advice for expositors and spiritual leaders

🌐 Connect with Sam Storms:

• Website: https://samstorms.org/
• Convergence Church OKC: https://convergencechurchokc.com/
• Convergence Church Network: https://convergencechurchnetwork.org/

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