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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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Aug 1, 2025 • 4min
The Peace of a Clear Conscience
A clear conscience brings peace, as seen in Vavasor Powell’s "Christ and Moses Excellency." Christ’s blood cleanses it, freeing you from guilt when you confess and live sincerely. This episode unpacks how to keep it pure, finding bold joy in God’s approval. Are you seeking a clear conscience today?

Jul 31, 2025 • 4min
The Grace of Self-Denial
Self-denial frees you for Christ, as seen in Nathaniel Ranew’s "Solitude Improved by Divine Meditation." Denying lusts and pride opens you to His will, bringing true joy and strength. This episode unpacks how to follow His example, letting go of self for His gain. Are you denying yourself today?

Jul 30, 2025 • 4min
Delight in God’s Commandments
God’s commandments bring delight and guide to life, as seen in Henry Scudder’s "The Christian’s Daily Walk." They’re not burdens but paths to peace, showing His love and grace. This episode unpacks how to love and obey them daily, finding joy and strength. Are you delighting in His commands today?

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?