Episode 115

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24th Sep 2024

What the World Needs Now

Remember the song lyrics, "What the world needs now is love, sweet love?"

It's as true now as then, even though what "love" looks like is still not universally agreed on.

One trait, however, that tends to be recognized -- even if not practiced -- is mercy.

This is one of the characteristics that Jesus declared marked people who lived in the kingdom of God. Mercy is not merely emotion; nor is it automatically marked by action. It is both the experience of deeply feeling someone else's need and then doing something about it.

Yet "compassion fatigue" presents a legitimate problem. How can a person avoid this modern dilemma while retaining and even growing a heart of mercy?

Is mercy simply "letting someone off the hook?"

Does mercy restore trust?

Does mercy oppose justice?

We unpack the 5th "Beatitude" and discover the power of mercy in stories ranging from Jesus' parables to Guy de Maupassant's masterpiece, "The Necklace."

Empower yourself and your family to engage fully in God’s grand story. Subscribe to Hi(Impact) at Stephanie Presents for insights, encouragement, and practical resources!

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Stephanie Smith

Stephanie knows from experience good intentions aren't enough to be spiritually strong, emotionally healthy, and relationally smart--or to raise kids who are. She shares powerful Scriptural principles and science-backed insights into human behavior to equip people to grow good intentions into godly impact.

Stephanie's authenticity creates immediate connection with audiences both virtual and on the stage, while gracious authority provides clarity and confidence for listeners. Her leadership experience includes being a certified Primal Question coach, Christian school founding board member and teacher, homeschool cooperative founder, and Teen Theater Director.

Stephanie is a wife, mother of five grown sons, mother-in-law of four, and Nana to a growing tribe of awesome grandkids. She is committed to Psalm 17:17-18, proclaiming God's power to generations through wisdom forged in real life.