Episode
Advent : Love Has a First Name | Bill Dogterom
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- GARDEN CHURCH Podcast
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- Dec 21, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 2375
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Summary
Advent is an invitation to slow down, redeem time, and make room for Jesus. In this final Advent message, Bill Dogterom reminds us that love is not a shallow feeling or a seasonal mood. It’s the foundation of everything God is doing in us. Through John 3, 1 John 4, Romans 8, and Ephesians 3, we’re invited to stand in the reality that God’s love does not depend on our performance. Not in our best moments, and not in our worst. This is love that does not condemn, love that stays present in the dark, and love that transforms us from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt disqualified, numb, cynical, or tired, this message is a steady reminder: God is for you, and nothing can separate you from His love.