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Hearts Aflame 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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Jul 29, 2025 • 4min
The Strength of God’s Protection
God’s protection is your fortress, as seen in Samuel Annesley’s "A Supplement to the Morning Exercise at Cripplegate." He shields you with His power, guarding your life through His angels when you trust Him. This episode unpacks how to rest in His care, walking faithfully. Are you trusting His protection today?

Jul 28, 2025 • 4min
The Mercy of God’s Forgiveness
God’s forgiveness lifts you from guilt, as seen in Edmund Calamy’s "The Godly Man’s Ark." His mercy, through Christ’s blood, pardons all sins when you confess. This episode unpacks how to trust this free gift, finding peace and a fresh start. Are you seeking His forgiveness today?

Jul 25, 2025 • 4min
God’s Promises
God’s promises are your sure hope, as seen in Samuel Willard’s "The Barren Fig Tree’s Doom." Sealed by Christ’s blood, they offer pardon and strength through every storm. This episode unpacks how to trust and plead them, finding peace in His faithfulness. Are you holding to His promises today?

Jul 24, 2025 • 4min
The Duty of Loving Others
Loving others is your duty as a Christian, as seen in John Downame’s "The Christian Warfare." It’s active care—helping, forgiving, and uniting—like Christ’s love on the cross. This episode unpacks how to live this out, reflecting His grace. Are you loving others today?

Jul 23, 2025 • 4min
Assurance of God’s Forgiveness
God’s forgiveness brings soul-deep comfort, as seen in Thomas Gouge’s "Christian Directions." His grace, through Christ’s blood, washes away all sin when you confess. This episode unpacks how to trust this promise, finding peace and freedom to serve Him. Are you resting in His forgiveness today?

Jul 22, 2025 • 4min
A Renewed Mind
A renewed mind conquers the world, as seen in Richard Alleine’s "The World Conquered by the Faithful Christian." God’s Spirit transforms it from loving sin to seeking His will, turning you from vanity to glory. This episode unpacks how to pray and feed on His Word for this change. Are you renewing your mind today?

Jul 21, 2025 • 4min
The Joy of God’s Presence
God’s presence brings the soul’s deepest joy, as seen in William Ames’ "Conscience with the Power and Cases Thereof." It’s a taste of heaven—comfort and peace beyond earthly pleasures—found in prayer and His Word. This episode unpacks how to seek Him, abiding in His love. Are you enjoying His presence today?

Jul 18, 2025 • 4min
The Grace of Humility
Humility adorns your soul and draws God’s favor, as seen in Thomas Brooks’ "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ." It’s the ground for virtues, bowing you to God’s will and mirroring Christ’s gentleness. This episode unpacks how to seek it in prayer, ditching pride for true strength. Are you walking humbly today?

Jul 17, 2025 • 4min
The Delight of God’s Law
Delighting in God’s law brings freedom and joy, as seen in Thomas Watson’s "The Ten Commandments." It’s wings for your soul, guiding from sin to holiness like a lamp. This episode unpacks how to meditate on and love His commandments, finding peace in His will. Are you delighting in God’s law today?

Jul 16, 2025 • 4min
The Hope of Christ’s Return
The return of Christ is your blessed hope, as seen in John Owen’s "The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded." He’ll end sorrows and crown you with glory, purifying your heart now. This episode unpacks how to watch for Him, enduring trials with joy. Live ready for that day. Are you hoping in Christ’s return today?


