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Believe: A Study in John is a weekly podcast that invites you to join a conversation with Pastor Marvin Williams and Carolyn Kersten on a passage from the book of John. You'll hear fresh perspectives, practical insights, and see how easy it is to have your own conversation around a Scripture passage with others.

Marvin Williams and Carolyn Kersten

Lansing, Michigan


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 329 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Believe: A Study in John

    Ep. 187 | Prayer for Spiritual Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 27:00


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Colossians 1:1-14.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 186 | God's Provision

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 19:39


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Philippians 4:10-23.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 185 | Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 24:20


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Philippians 4:2-9.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Episode 132: John Heals a Man Born Blind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 21:58


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn continue their conversation of a chronological walk through all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).Scripture in this episode: John 9Join the conversation and download the free reading plan at https://www.wearetrinity.com/EmailBelieveThis podcast is sponsored by the We Are Trinity Network part of the Trinity Church community. Trinity Church exists to glorify God and make disciples by awakening people to full life with Christ. We are a multi-generational church that desires to come alongside people wherever they are on their journey to support and challenge them to take their next step.  

    Ep. 184 | Reaching Forward to God's Goal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 22:16


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Philippians 3:12-4:1.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 183 | Knowing Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 30:08


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Philippians 3:1-11.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 182 | Lights in the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 23:30


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Philippians 2:12-30.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 181 | Christ's Humility and Exaltation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 19:55


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Philippians 2:1-11.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 180 | Advance of the Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 24:41


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Philippians 1:12-30.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 179 | Thanksgiving and Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 21:19


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Philippians 1:1-11.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 178 | Christian Warfare

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 23:47


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Ephesians 6:10-24.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 177 | Wisdom for Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 20:16


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Ephesians 6:1-9.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 176 | Spirit-Guided Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 24:23


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Ephesians 5:15-33.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 175 | Walk in Love and Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 21:44


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Ephesians 5:1-14.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 174 | Living the New Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 23:45


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Ephesians 4:17-32.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 173 | Unity in Diversity in the Body of Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 21:41


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Ephesians 4:1-16.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 172 | Prayer for Spiritual Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 22:06


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Ephesians 3:14-21.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 171 | The Mystery of the Gospel Reveal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 25:27


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Ephesians 3:1-13.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 170 | One in Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 22:37


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Ephesians 2:11-22.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 169 | Made Alive in Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 19:45


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Ephesians 2:1-10.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 168 | Thanksgiving and Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 19:26


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Ephesians 1:15-23.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 167 | God's Rich Blessings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 27:34


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Ephesians 1:1-14.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 166 | New Creations in Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 21:26


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Galatians 6:9-18.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 165 | Carry One Another's Burdens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 21:33


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Galatians 6:1-8.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 164 | The Spirit vs. the Flesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 20:43


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Galatians 5:16-26.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Ep. 163 - Freedom of the Christian

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 25:08


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Galatians 5:1-15.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Episode 162 | Example of Hagar and Sarah

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 22:50


    Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Galatians 4:21-31.

    Episode 161 | Heirs of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 23:14


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Galatians 4:1-20.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Episode 160 | The Law and the Promise

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 22:40


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Galatians 3:15-29.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Episode 159: By Faith or Works?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 22:47


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Galatians 3:1-14.Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Episode 158: Freedom from the Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 22:45


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Galatians 2:15-21. Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Episode 157: Partnership and Confrontation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 24:10


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Galatians 2:1-14. Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Episode 156: The Origin of Paul's Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 21:10


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn have a conversation about Galatians 1:11-24. Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Episode 155: Greetings and Reason for Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 27:58


    In this new season of the Believe Podcast, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn will be discussing Paul's Letters in the New Testament. In this episode, they have a conversation about Galatians 1:1-10. Want to discuss the episode with other Believe podcast listeners? Click here to join the Group today!

    Episode 154: Jesus' Resurrection and Days Following

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 21:43


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn continue their conversation of a chronological walk through all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).Scriptures included in this episode: Matthew 28:1-20, Mark 16:1-20, Luke 24:1-53, and John 20:1-21:25.Join the conversation and download the free reading plan at https://www.wearetrinity.com/EmailBelieve

    Episode 153: Jesus' Crucifixion and Burial

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 25:10


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn continue their conversation of a chronological walk through all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).Scriptures included in this episode: Matthew 27:32-66, Mark 15:21-47, Luke 23:26-56, and John 19:17-42.Join the conversation and download the free reading plan at https://www.wearetrinity.com/EmailBelieve

    Episode 153: Jesus’ Crucifixion and Burial

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 25:11


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn continue their conversation of a chronological walk through all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). Scriptures included in this episode: Matthew 27:32-66, Mark 15:21-47, Luke 23:26-56, and John 19:17-42. Join the conversation and download the free reading plan at https://www.wearetrinity.com/EmailBelieve This podcast is sponsored by the We Are Trinity Network part of the Trinity Church community. Trinity Church exists to glorify God and make disciples by awakening people to full life with Christ. We are a multi-generational church that desires to come alongside people wherever they are on their journey to support and challenge them to take their next step.   Here are ways you can connect with the Believe Podcast and Trinity Church:  ✅  Sign-up to get more great content on other Biblical topics discussed on the We Are Trinity Network at wearetrinity.tv.    Connect with Us on Social Media:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trinitywired/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityWired   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEfkR-hwVZwqVvp0FUrzWsA  TikTok: @trinitychurchlansing

    Episode 152: Jesus’ Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 28:07


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn continue their conversation of a chronological walk through all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). Suicide Hotline number: Call or text 988 Scriptures included in this episode: Matthew 27:1-31, Mark 15:1-20, Luke 22:63-23-:25, and John 18:28-19:16. Join the conversation and download the free reading plan at https://www.wearetrinity.com/EmailBelieve This podcast is sponsored by the We Are Trinity Network part of the Trinity Church community. Trinity Church exists to glorify God and make disciples by awakening people to full life with Christ. We are a multi-generational church that desires to come alongside people wherever they are on their journey to support and challenge them to take their next step.   Here are ways you can connect with the Believe Podcast and Trinity Church:  ✅  Sign-up to get more great content on other Biblical topics discussed on the We Are Trinity Network at wearetrinity.tv.    Connect with Us on Social Media:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trinitywired/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityWired   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEfkR-hwVZwqVvp0FUrzWsA  TikTok: @trinitychurchlansing

    Episode 152: Jesus' Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 28:07


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn continue their conversation of a chronological walk through all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).Suicide Hotline number: Call or text 988Scriptures included in this episode: Matthew 27:1-31, Mark 15:1-20, Luke 22:63-23-:25, and John 18:28-19:16.Join the conversation and download the free reading plan at https://www.wearetrinity.com/EmailBelieve

    Episode 151: Garden of Gethsemane and Peter's Denial

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 22:00


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn continue their conversation of a chronological walk through all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).Scriptures included in this episode: Matthew 26:36-75, Mark 14:32-72, Luke 22:35-62, and John 18:1-27.Join the conversation and download the free reading plan at https://www.wearetrinity.com/EmailBelieve

    Episode 151: Garden of Gethsemane and Peter’s Denial

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 22:00


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn continue their conversation of a chronological walk through all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). Scriptures included in this episode: Matthew 26:36-75, Mark 14:32-72, Luke 22:35-62, and John 18:1-27. Join the conversation and download the free reading plan at https://www.wearetrinity.com/EmailBelieve This podcast is sponsored by the We Are Trinity Network part of the Trinity Church community. Trinity Church exists to glorify God and make disciples by awakening people to full life with Christ. We are a multi-generational church that desires to come alongside people wherever they are on their journey to support and challenge them to take their next step.   Here are ways you can connect with the Believe Podcast and Trinity Church:  ✅  Sign-up to get more great content on other Biblical topics discussed on the We Are Trinity Network at wearetrinity.tv.    Connect with Us on Social Media:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trinitywired/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityWired   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEfkR-hwVZwqVvp0FUrzWsA  TikTok: @trinitychurchlansing

    Episode 150: Jesus' Teaching After Judas Left

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 23:30


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn continue their conversation of a chronological walk through all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).Scriptures included in this episode: John 14-17.Join the conversation and download the free reading plan at https://www.wearetrinity.com/EmailBelieve

    Episode 150: Jesus’ Teaching After Judas Left

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 23:30


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn continue their conversation of a chronological walk through all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). Scriptures included in this episode: John 14-17. Join the conversation and download the free reading plan at https://www.wearetrinity.com/EmailBelieve This podcast is sponsored by the We Are Trinity Network part of the Trinity Church community. Trinity Church exists to glorify God and make disciples by awakening people to full life with Christ. We are a multi-generational church that desires to come alongside people wherever they are on their journey to support and challenge them to take their next step.   Here are ways you can connect with the Believe Podcast and Trinity Church:  ✅  Sign-up to get more great content on other Biblical topics discussed on the We Are Trinity Network at wearetrinity.tv.    Connect with Us on Social Media:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trinitywired/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityWired   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEfkR-hwVZwqVvp0FUrzWsA  TikTok: @trinitychurchlansing

    Episode 149: The Last Supper

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 18:57


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn continue their conversation of a chronological walk through all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).Scriptures included in this episode: Matthew 26:14-35, Mark 14:10-31, Luke 22:1-34, and John 13:1-38.Join the conversation and download the free reading plan at https://www.wearetrinity.com/EmailBelieveThis podcast is sponsored by the We Are Trinity Network part of the Trinity Church community. Trinity Church exists to glorify God and make disciples by awakening people to full life with Christ. We are a multi-generational church that desires to come alongside people wherever they are on their journey to support and challenge them to take their next step.  

    Episode 149: The Last Supper

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 18:57


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn continue their conversation of a chronological walk through all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). Scriptures included in this episode: Matthew 26:14-35, Mark 14:10-31, Luke 22:1-34, and John 13:1-38. Join the conversation and download the free reading plan at https://www.wearetrinity.com/EmailBelieve This podcast is sponsored by the We Are Trinity Network part of the Trinity Church community. Trinity Church exists to glorify God and make disciples by awakening people to full life with Christ. We are a multi-generational church that desires to come alongside people wherever they are on their journey to support and challenge them to take their next step.   Here are ways you can connect with the Believe Podcast and Trinity Church:  ✅  Sign-up to get more great content on other Biblical topics discussed on the We Are Trinity Network at wearetrinity.tv.    Connect with Us on Social Media:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trinitywired/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityWired   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEfkR-hwVZwqVvp0FUrzWsA  TikTok: @trinitychurchlansing

    Episode 148: Two Parables and the Anointing at Bethany

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 27:00


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn continue their conversation of a chronological walk through all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).Scriptures included in this episode: Matthew 25:14-26:13, Mark 14:1-9, John 12:1-11.Join the conversation and download the free reading plan at https://www.wearetrinity.com/EmailBelieveThis podcast is sponsored by the We Are Trinity Network part of the Trinity Church community. Trinity Church exists to glorify God and make disciples by awakening people to full life with Christ. We are a multi-generational church that desires to come alongside people wherever they are on their journey to support and challenge them to take their next step.  

    Episode 148: Two Parables and the Anointing at Bethany

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 27:01


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn continue their conversation of a chronological walk through all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). Scriptures included in this episode: Matthew 25:14-26:13, Mark 14:1-9, John 12:1-11. Join the conversation and download the free reading plan at https://www.wearetrinity.com/EmailBelieve This podcast is sponsored by the We Are Trinity Network part of the Trinity Church community. Trinity Church exists to glorify God and make disciples by awakening people to full life with Christ. We are a multi-generational church that desires to come alongside people wherever they are on their journey to support and challenge them to take their next step.   Here are ways you can connect with the Believe Podcast and Trinity Church:  ✅  Sign-up to get more great content on other Biblical topics discussed on the We Are Trinity Network at wearetrinity.tv.    Connect with Us on Social Media:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trinitywired/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityWired   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEfkR-hwVZwqVvp0FUrzWsA  TikTok: @trinitychurchlansing

    Episode 147: Jesus talks about the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 20:17


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn continue their conversation of a chronological walk through all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).Scriptures included in this episode: Matthew 24:1-25:3, Mark 13:1-37, and Luke 21:5-38.Join the conversation and download the free reading plan at https://www.wearetrinity.com/EmailBelieve

    Episode 147: Jesus talks about the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 20:18


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn continue their conversation of a chronological walk through all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). Scriptures included in this episode: Matthew 24:1-25:3, Mark 13:1-37, and Luke 21:5-38. Join the conversation and download the free reading plan at https://www.wearetrinity.com/EmailBelieve This podcast is sponsored by the We Are Trinity Network part of the Trinity Church community. Trinity Church exists to glorify God and make disciples by awakening people to full life with Christ. We are a multi-generational church that desires to come alongside people wherever they are on their journey to support and challenge them to take their next step.   Here are ways you can connect with the Believe Podcast and Trinity Church:  ✅  Sign-up to get more great content on other Biblical topics discussed on the We Are Trinity Network at wearetrinity.tv.    Connect with Us on Social Media:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trinitywired/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityWired   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEfkR-hwVZwqVvp0FUrzWsA  TikTok: @trinitychurchlansing

    Episode 146: Hypocrites and Generous Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 21:37


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn continue their conversation of a chronological walk through all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).Scriptures included in this episode: Matthew 23:1-39, Mark 12:38-44, and Luke 20:45-21:4Join the conversation and download the free reading plan at https://www.wearetrinity.com/EmailBelieveThis podcast is sponsored by the We Are Trinity Network part of the Trinity Church community. Trinity Church exists to glorify God and make disciples by awakening people to full life with Christ. We are a multi-generational church that desires to come alongside people wherever they are on their journey to support and challenge them to take their next step.  

    Episode 146: Hypocrites and Generous Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 21:37


    In this episode, Pastor Marvin and Carolyn continue their conversation of a chronological walk through all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). Scriptures included in this episode: Matthew 23:1-39, Mark 12:38-44, and Luke 20:45-21:4 Join the conversation and download the free reading plan at https://www.wearetrinity.com/EmailBelieve This podcast is sponsored by the We Are Trinity Network part of the Trinity Church community. Trinity Church exists to glorify God and make disciples by awakening people to full life with Christ. We are a multi-generational church that desires to come alongside people wherever they are on their journey to support and challenge them to take their next step.   Here are ways you can connect with the Believe Podcast and Trinity Church:  ✅  Sign-up to get more great content on other Biblical topics discussed on the We Are Trinity Network at wearetrinity.tv.    Connect with Us on Social Media:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trinitywired/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityWired   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEfkR-hwVZwqVvp0FUrzWsA  TikTok: @trinitychurchlansing

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