Episode 177

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7th Apr 2025

Lent 34: Shaunda Longo Shares the Journey of Saying Goodbye to Her Mother

Shaunda Longo is a beloved member of the Faith with Friends circle, a community dedicated to spiritual growth and deepening faith. Shaunda shares her personal experiences and spiritual insights on the podcast, shedding light on the intersection of life's challenges and unwavering faith. Her reflections are deeply rooted in her own journey of faith, family, and the understanding of love from a Christian perspective.

Episode Summary:

In this heartfelt episode of the Faith with Friends podcast, host Lisa Lorenzo invites her friend Shaunda Longo to share a moving testament about love, faith, and hope drawn from her personal life. As the podcast embarks on a 40-day journey of scriptural reflection, Shaunda brings a profound message about living and dying in faith as she navigates the emotional journey of her mother’s final days.

Shaunda reflects on the meaning of 1 Corinthians 13:13, exploring the enduring power of faith, hope, and above all, love. She finds strength and understanding through witnessing her mother’s unwavering faith and hope in Christ, despite the imminent end of her life. Shaunda invites listeners to find solace in the Apostle Paul’s teachings and embrace a faith-driven life with the assurance of eternal love. Her story highlights the importance of cherishing relationships and clinging to love, as it is the ultimate goal of Christian life, even beyond faith and hope.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Power of Love: Love is presented as the greatest of all virtues, enduring beyond faith and hope, and forming the foundation of Christian life.
  • Navigating End-of-Life Reflections: Shaunda shares insights from witnessing her mother's deep faith and hope during her final days, offering a poignant perspective on life and death.
  • Imperfect Relationships: Emphasizes the acceptance of human flaws in familial relationships while focusing on the powerful bond of love through Jesus.
  • Living with Eternity in Mind: Faith and hope translate to a life well-lived for Christ, leading to a peaceful transition to eternal life, where love alone remains.
  • Embracing Wisdom: Encourages living by the principle "to live is Christ and to die is gain," highlighting an eternal focus and devotion.

Notable Quotes:

  • "Now these three remain faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." - Shaunda Longo
  • "It's her faith that sustains her, her hope in Jesus and the promise of eternity with him that she talks about daily." - Shaunda Longo
  • "There’s no perfect love except for the love of Jesus." - Shaunda Longo
  • "For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." - Shaunda Longo
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Faith with Friends
Christian Podcast for Women who want spiritual growth and deepen their walk with God.
Friends with Faith is all about progress not perfection. We are a circle of friends that desire to grow in our walk with Jesus. Here, we get together to think a little more about faith & love. Whether you’re a newcomer, or a lifelong Christian, you’ll hear thought provoking & stimulating conversation about all things faith: from growing your personal relationships, to your own spiritual growth and connection with God. We are walking out and working out our faith together in community. We share each others burdens, carrying them to the cross. We celebrate each other, building each other up for the good works God has prepared. If you struggle to be faithful in prayer and reading the Bible then we believe this is the podcast that will help you apply God's Word to everyday tasks and trials. We share what works for us and encourage you as we learn and grow together. We want to learn how to love God and others better. Welcome to our circle. Thanks for listening in!

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