Portraits of God

In this episode, Dr. Mark explores how the Lord is our Whispering Presence - pictured in six additional sub-portraits - who most often speaks to us through quiet whispers rather than roaring winds, so we can recognize His gentle guidance and quiet wisdom through His still, small voice in this ridiculously noisy world of ours!…

Today we will be discovering the balance of God’s character in part 4 of our Abiding Presence Portraits series. After exploring His Holy Presence, we now discover how He is also our Comforting Presence—merciful Father, fellow sufferer, gentle yoke, and more. A thoughtful look at how God meets us in both strength and tenderness.

As we continue our 8 part series on the "Abiding Presence Portraits of God," we'll be taking an awe-inspiring tour of the "Holy Presence of God" through six biblical portraits—from the burning bush to the throne room and more! Discover how His holiness is not distant but transformative, offering you a deeper, more grounded faith.

Today we will continue our journey in exploring God as our Abiding Presence and our Inner Presence—rooted, interwoven, and mysterious. Discover how abiding in Christ transforms us from the inside out, helping us bear fruit even in life’s challenges.

Dr. Mark Gonzales launches a new series exploring how God is our Abiding Presence. He gently unpacks the difference between God’s omnipresence and His manifest presence, offering a thoughtful, grounding perspective for anyone longing to experience God more deeply in daily life.

In the final episode of the series, Dr. Mark Gonzales explores a profound truth we tend to forget: God is always with us. Discover how His constant presence—not just as a fact, but as a felt reality—is the source of the deepest soul care you can experience in this crazy world!

Today we will be gazing on a Biblical portrait of God as our "Worship Focus" as we discover how worship is more about our focus than our feelings, and explore four biblical worship types or dynamics—especially the transformative fourth one—that can deepen your soul care and put an end to any “worship wars” lingering in…

Today we are going to swim in the two deepest depths of the Lord (our "Deeper Dive") and also see Him as our "Wondrous Mystery" as He gently draws us deeper than surface-level faith into a more intimate union with Christ—a place of true refuge and fruitfulness, especially when life feels hard.

Put a gold star on this broadcast because today we will be exploring how to go deeper into the Lord Himself as our "Deeper Dive," and discover 5 progressive portrait levels or depths in moving beyond entry level salvation into the deepest layers of soul care, intimacy, and communion in Him!

Join Dr. Mark Gonzales as he explores a beautiful portrait of God: our Constant Conversation. Discover how He speaks through whispers, tests our hearts, and invites us into an eternal dialogue that brings peace and clarity to life’s challenges.

Today we will continue our series of Soul Care Portraits of God to discover how deeply He is indeed, our Creative Healer. Learn how soul care—tending heart wounds and wiring—opens us to His gentle, gradual healing. An encouraging conversation for anyone seeking rest for their soul.

Today we will explore a beautiful portrait of God as our Healing Creator, more specifically unpacked via two more portraits: Creative Designer (how He uniquely designed your Heart Wiring) and Creative Healer (how He lovingly heals your Heart Wounds). Both are vital for our soul care!

Soul Care Portraits (SCP) of God! Today we are launching a new series on Soul Care, exploring how our Heart Wiring and Heart Wounds shape our views and acts on everything! This is why Jesus, our Soul Care Shepherd, constantly draws us to Himself to slow down, lie down, and abide in Him as he…

Today we wrap up our series on the "Passion Week Portraits of God" by savoring our Easter Sunday Jesus as our Resurrection Power, and more specifically as our Authoritative King, our Promised Power, our Eternal Presence, and our Transcendent Provider-- as per the writings of Matthew, Luke, Paul, and Peter!

Join Dr. Mark Gonzales as he explores Easter Sunday portraits from John 20 and Luke 24. Discover portraits of the Lord as our Risen Savior, Stunning Hope, Personal Peace, and Roadway Conversation on the road of life! A heartfelt reflection for your journey.

Join Dr. Mark Gonzales as he explores two powerful portraits of God from Sabbath Saturday: Jesus as our Sabbath Rest and Constant Way-maker. Discover hope for seasons when God seems silent—He is always working.

Dr. Mark Gonzales invites you to reflect on Good Friday as he unveils Jesus as our Ultimate Sacrifice and more! Discover the deep meaning behind the cross and how it speaks to your heart today.

In this episode of *The Heritage Hour*, Dr. Mark Gonzales explores two profound portraits of Jesus from John 17: our Priestly Intercessor and our Loving Oneness. Discover how Christ’s prayer offers peace amid life’s struggles, inviting you into a deeper, more connected faith.

Please excuse the audio quality glitch this week though we are still able to dive into a marvelously deep portrait of the Lord as our Eternal Joy, no matter how many glitches and challenges we face in our lives!

In this tender episode, Dr. Mark Gonzales shares from John 15 about Jesus as our Fruitful Vine—a portrait made deeply personal as he opens up about his wife’s health struggles. A gentle reminder that abiding feels different in hard times, yet that is exactly what we need.