In this episode, we turn to John Flavel’s "The Mystery of Providence" to find comfort in the sovereign care of God. Every joy and sorrow, every step and delay, unfolds under His wise and loving hand. Though His purposes are often hidden, they are never random. This is a call to trust when you cannot trace, to rest in His character when you cannot see His plan, and to believe that every thread of your story is woven by the same faithful hand that guides the stars.
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The Hope of Christ's Return
In this episode, we look to Thomas Vincent’s "The True Christian’s Love to the Unseen Christ" and the blessed hope of Jesus’ return. Christ came once in humility; He will come again in glory. This expectation fills the believer with joy, reverence, and readiness. The future is not uncertain — the King is coming. Every passing day brings us closer to the moment when faith becomes sight and sorrow is swallowed by everlasting joy.
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The School of Suffering
From Thomas Case’s "A Treatise of Afflictions," this episode explores suffering as the school where God refines His children for glory. Trials are not signs of rejection but proof of divine love. The hand that wounds also heals, and every sanctified tear becomes wisdom. When the believer submits to God in hardship, suffering becomes the very place where grace grows deepest.
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A Peaceful Heart
In this episode, we meditate on Samuel Ward’s "A Coal from the Altar to Kindle Holy Fire" and the inward peace that comes not from prosperity but from purity. A quiet conscience is a continual feast. When we surrender outcomes to God and trust His fatherly care, we discover a peace no storm can shake and a rest no circumstance can steal.
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Communion with Christ
This episode reflects on Samuel Rutherford’s "Letters" and the unmatchable joy of communion with Christ. His presence is the believer’s paradise — turning suffering into song and loss into gain. To walk closely with Christ is to taste heaven on earth. When we linger in His Word and prayer, His nearness becomes our peace, strength, and delight.
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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