Welcome back to the Becoming More Like Jesus podcast. In this episode, we continue our journey through the Beatitudes by exploring Jesus’ powerful words: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9).

Building on last week’s discussion about purity of heart, we now turn to what it truly means to be a peacemaker. This episode unpacks how peacemaking goes beyond avoiding conflict—it’s about actively pursuing unity, reconciliation, and right relationships. Peacemakers live out their identity in Christ by bringing harmony not only in personal relationships, but also within communities and the world around them.

Drawing from Philippians 4:4–9, we look at Paul’s practical guidance for cultivating peace: rejoicing always, choosing gentleness, replacing anxiety with prayer, and fixing our minds on what is true, noble, and praiseworthy. These practices shape us into people who reflect God’s peace in every situation.

We also explore how peacemaking involves forgiveness, justice, and loving even those who are difficult to love. Ultimately, living as peacemakers points to our identity as children of God—people who reflect His heart and participate in His mission to restore unity between God and humanity.

Join us as we discover how pursuing peace leads us deeper into the life, freedom, and Kingdom of Jesus—here and now.