

Hearts Aflame
Dustin Benge
Hearts Aflame, hosted by Dustin Benge and a ministry of Unashamed Truth, 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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Mar 12, 2025 • 5min
The Heart of Christ
In this episode, we explore the deep and unchanging love of Christ as revealed in Thomas Goodwin’s "The Heart of Christ in Heaven Towards Sinners on Earth." Even now, seated at the right hand of the Father, Christ’s heart beats with the same mercy, compassion, and tenderness that led Him to the cross. His love is not a past event but an ongoing reality—He ever lives to intercede for His people. Goodwin reminds us that no sin, no weakness, no doubt can separate us from the love of Christ. His heart is ever open, His grace ever flowing, and His prayers ever rising on our behalf. This episode calls us to rest in the assurance that Jesus delights to show mercy and never forgets His own. For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here.

Mar 11, 2025 • 6min
Communion with Christ
In today’s episode, we explore John Owen’s rich teaching on communion with Christ—our source of strength, joy, and victory in the Christian life. Drawing from "Of Communion with God," Owen reminds us that abiding in Christ is not merely a duty but the lifeblood of faith. This episode unpacks how true communion with Christ transforms our weakness into strength, our fears into peace, and our burdens into joy.For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here.

Mar 10, 2025 • 6min
Satisfied in God
In "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment," Jeremiah Burroughs unveils the secret to a peaceful heart—resting fully in God’s providence, no matter the circumstances. True contentment is not found in abundance or comfort but in trusting that God is enough. This episode explores the rare and precious gift of Christian contentment—why it is essential and how it is cultivated.For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here.

Mar 8, 2025 • 5min
Christ's Comfort for the Weary and Broken
In a world that crushes the weak and despises the broken, Christ stands as a tender Savior, full of compassion for those who are weary and wounded. Richard Sibbes beautifully expounds on Isaiah 42:3—"A bruised reed He will not break, and a faintly burning wick He will not quench." This is the heart of our Redeemer: He does not cast aside struggling sinners but gently upholds them, strengthening their faith and leading them to rest. In this episode, we explore the kindness of Christ toward the weak, the doubting, and the sorrowful. Join us as we reflect on the comfort found in the gentle and merciful heart of our Savior.For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here.

Mar 7, 2025 • 5min
Conquered by Grace
True repentance is not merely turning from sin—it is a miracle of grace, a transformation wrought by the Spirit of God. Before grace enters, the heart is like a wilderness, overgrown with sin and bound in darkness. But when God moves, everything changes. In his work, "The Doctrine of Repentance," Thomas Watson beautifully captures the power of God’s renewing work in the soul, reminding us that salvation is not about self-reformation but a total heart change. For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here.

Mar 6, 2025 • 5min
The Excellency of Christ’s Redeeming Love
In this episode, we explore the surpassing love of Christ as presented by Puritan pastor John Flavel in his work, "The Fountain of Life" (1671). This is no ordinary love—it is a love that led the eternal Son of God to take on human flesh, suffer rejection, bear our sins, and drink the full cup of divine wrath, all to redeem sinners. Join us as we meditate on the beauty of Christ’s redeeming work.For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here.

Mar 5, 2025 • 6min
The Sweetness of a Soul at Peace with God
In this episode, we explore the profound peace that belongs to the believer in Christ, as described by Puritan pastor Thomas Brooks in "Heaven on Earth" (1654). True assurance is not a fleeting emotion but a settled confidence rooted in justification by faith. Brooks reminds us that this peace transforms every trial, turning burdens into joys and the wilderness into a paradise. Whether you struggle with doubts or long for deeper assurance, this episode will encourage you to rest in God’s unshakable promises. For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here.

Mar 4, 2025 • 6min
The Riches of God’s Covenant
In this episode, we delve into Richard Alleine’s powerful exposition of the covenant of grace from "Heaven Opened." This covenant, sealed in Christ’s blood, is a treasure of unsearchable riches, freely given to all who come to Him. It is not built on human effort but on the steadfast faithfulness of God, offering pardon, peace, and an eternal inheritance. Listen as we explore the boundless grace of this divine covenant, the security it provides for weary sinners, and the joy it brings to the hearts of believers. For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here.

Mar 3, 2025 • 6min
Christ, the King of Zion
In this episode, we explore Thomas Boston’s teaching on the kingship of Christ from "The Offices of Christ." Christ is not only the King of kings but the sovereign ruler of His people, reigning with authority, righteousness, and grace. His kingdom is not of this world, yet He subdues hearts, defends His church, and will one day return in majesty to establish His eternal dominion. Join us as we reflect on the power and victory of Christ’s reign, the nature of His kingdom, and what it means to live as faithful subjects under His rule. For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here.

Mar 1, 2025 • 7min
The Necessity of Christ’s Offices
In this weekend edition, Dustin Benge explores Thomas Boston’s teaching on the essential nature of Christ’s threefold office—Prophet, Priest, and King. Boston emphasizes that without Christ’s prophetic guidance, we would remain ignorant; without His priestly sacrifice, we would stand condemned; and without His kingly reign, we would remain enslaved to sin. Through Christ, sinners are fully redeemed, instructed in truth, and ruled in righteousness. For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here.