Podcasts about Gospel of John

Peace the World Can't Give: The Promise of the Holy Spirit – John 14:15–31 In Episode 150 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane finish John 14 with one of Jesus' greatest promises: we will never have to walk alone. As Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure, He promises the coming of the Holy Spirit—the Advocate, Helper, and Teacher who will remain with them and remind them of everything Jesus has taught. Then, in the middle of uncertainty about what comes next, Jesus gives them something the world cannot manufacture: His peace. Together, Jamie and Jane explore what it means to recognize the presence of the Holy Spirit in our everyday lives, how love for Jesus shapes our obedience, and the difference between temporary peace based on circumstances and the lasting peace that comes from Christ. Jesus never promised His followers a life without trouble, questions, or uncertainty. He promised something better: His presence in the middle of it. If your heart has been anxious, overwhelmed, or searching for peace, pull up a chair. John 14 reminds us that we have a Helper, we have His presence, and we have a peace the world cannot give. Reflection Question: Am I looking to my circumstances to give me peace—or am I learning to receive the peace Jesus has already given me? ____________________________________ Connect with Jamie: Website: www.jamieklusacek.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacek Connect with Jane: Website: www.janewwilliams.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams

On August 29, 2026, Dr. George Antonios (affirmative) debated Dr. Dustin R. Smith (denying) on the topic "Is the Doctrine of the Trinity Taught in the Bible?" This was a respectful and cordial debate, resulting in the conclusion that, no, the doctrine is not explicitly taught by the biblical authors. BIO Dustin R. Smith, PhD, is a New Testament scholar at Spartanburg Methodist College. His research interests include early Christian unitarianism, high human christology, the Gospel of John, 1–3 John, and the Book of Revelation. LATEST PUBLICATIONS A Systematic Theology of the Early Church: https://amzn.to/47jldOc Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://amzn.to/3JBflHb   The Son of God: Three Views of the Identity of Jesus: https://amzn.to/43DPYey AI Critical New Testament with over 7,000 Textual Variants: https://amzn.to/4oLrTKX DONATE (thank you) https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks   Become a member of this YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG5H6oqEnhFjdUryhDOYSvQ/join MERCH https://biblicalunitarianpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ SOCIALS https://Instagram.com/biblicalunitarianpodcast https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  https://www.tiktok.com/@biblicalunitarianpodcast BUSINESS INQUIRIES  Email: ContactBUP@yahoo.com

Ponder this week's reading from the gospel of John! // Music: Street Cred by Reveille

Living Way Community Church

John 7:1-13   Dr. Alan McElroy

Switch Leaders close out "The God Revealed in Jesus" with the Gospel of John, tackling a question every student wrestles with: how do you know someone is who they say they are? Josh and Kaitlyn walk through John 11's account of Lazarus's resurrection, showing how Jesus's words and actions consistently matched — proving He is exactly who He claimed to be. Leaders will get three powerful small group questions to carry students toward real, honest reflection: what pain are you hiding from Jesus, what limitations have you placed on His power, and who have you written off as too far gone? Plus, a challenge to stay locked in and lead well through a jam-packed, high-momentum month ahead.

In today's episode, I am speaking to Alicia Myers about herarticle titled “Jesus' Apotropaic Theophany: Guarding and Sanctifying Believers in John's Gospel.” It speaks about how Jesus makes God's presence available in his physical form. While Jesus' physical protection is apotropaic, there is asuperior protection that comes after Jesus' death and resurrection through the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit does the same work as that of Jesus and that of the Father through their divine unity. The divine unity is also in itself apotropaic because it protects believers from the evil one. They are protected and guarded for eternal life. Spirit-filled believers who love one another are God's continued apotropaic presence in the world. Myers says that believers are “assuredof their place in God's household and their participation in the divine unity regradless of their physical distance from Jesus himself.”Alicia Myers joined the Department of Religion in fall 2025after teaching at Campbell University (2014-2025) and United Theological Seminary (2011-2014). As a member of the Colloquium Ioanneum (John Colloquy), she is also a Research Fellow in the Department of Old and New Testaments atthe University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Her current projects include a book and a commentary on 1-3 John, a short volume on Hebrews, and a collection (co-edited with Catrin H. Williams) on the Johannine writings. She is married and has two sons as well as a large spotted dog whokeep her busy when she's not writing or teaching. 

Examining three texts from the gospel of John gives one insight as to why one will not obey the greatest word given by the greatest and only God for the greatest life.

Gospel of John, guest preacher Stevy York from Light San Diego

Welcome to the Grace in Focus radio/podcast. In this episode, Bob Wilkin and Bob Vancendak continue their series about assurance of eternal salvation. They speak about the “never passages” in […]

This week on PowerPoint, Pastor Jack Graham winds down the series “Tell Me the Story of Jesus” – first exploring various conversations Jesus had and now looking at some of the confrontations he experienced. Today, Pastor Graham brings the message “Lord of Life,” the theme we find in chapter 10 of the Gospel of John. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/395/29?v=20251111

What does the Gospel of John reveal about who Jesus really is? In this message from The Gospels, we journey through the Book of John and discover Jesus as the Light in the darkness, the Bread of Life, the Living Water, the Good Shepherd, and the Way, the Truth, and the Life. John gives us a beautiful picture of a Savior who doesn't simply offer us information about God—He invites us into a relationship with Him. At the center of John's Gospel is the incredible truth that God so loved the world that He gave His Son so that we could have life. Wherever you are today, Jesus is still the Light when you feel lost, the Living Water when your soul is thirsty, and the Good Shepherd who knows you and cares for you. The Gospels See Jesus. Know Jesus. Follow Jesus.

In this fifth week of the "Fully Engaged" series, Pastor Matt steps back to connect the dots of the entire year's journey — from the Gospel of John to the book of Acts — and asks the practical question: what does all of this look like for us, here and now? The answer, he argues, is found in Mark 10:35-45, where Jesus flips the world's definition of greatness upside down. When James and John jockey for the best seats in the Kingdom, Jesus doesn't rebuke their desire for greatness — he redefines it. In God's Kingdom, greatness isn't measured by how many people serve you, but by how many people experience God's love through your life. Pastor Matt then anchors the why of serving in Ephesians 2:8-10, reminding us that we are saved by grace, not by works — but we are saved for good works. We don't serve to earn God's acceptance; we serve from acceptance. As he puts it, "God does not love you anymore because you serve." Every follower of Jesus has been gifted by God and invited into His mission — not because He needs us, but because He loves us and wants us to be part of what He is doing. The sermon closes with a clear and urgent invitation: get in the game. Pastor Matt challenges the congregation to move from spiritual consumerism toward active contribution, reminding them that the church is not a cruise ship where a few serve while everyone else relaxes — it's a battleship where it's all hands on deck. The key takeaway is both a challenge and an encouragement: we don't serve because we've grown, we grow because we serve.

As the gospel of John comes to a close, a resurrected Jesus gives his disciples peace, purpose, and power. Then Jesus spends some critical moments with his friend, Peter, to redeem his failure. From John 20-21

Believe in Jesus, the bread of life, and receive life eternal! Preached on August 23, 2026

What if some of the details in the Gospel of John were designed to remind its original audience of the Scriptures they had recently heard read in the synagogue? Today, Jewish communities read through the Torah on an annual cycle, beginning each year again in the seventh month of Tishri. But during the first century, Jewish communities in the land of Israel followed a Triennial Torah Reading Cycle, reading through the Torah over three years. Evidence suggests that some communities began the cycle in the month of Nisan. This ancient reading cycle opens a fascinating window into the Gospel of John. In this introductory lesson, we explore the work of Aileen Guilding and her book The Fourth Gospel and Jewish Worship. Guilding proposed that many of the themes, images, and even the timing of events in John's Gospel may be connected with the Torah and Haftarah readings being heard in the synagogue. The story of the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4 provides a remarkable example. When we place the story within the proposed synagogue readings for the month of Shevat (Jan/Feb), an extraordinary collection of connections begins to emerge. The readings include Exodus 2, where Moses meets his future wife at a well, and Hosea 2, with its powerful promise of Israel's restoration: "In that day...you will call me 'my husband.'" Suddenly, John's presentation of Jesus as the Bridegroom coming to reclaim his bride becomes even richer. Another reading takes us directly into the ancient dispute between Jews and Samaritans. Deuteronomy 27:4 instructs Israel in the Masoretic Hebrew tradition to erect an altar on Mount Ebal, while the Samaritan Pentateuch preserves Mount Gerizim—the very mountain at the center of the Samaritan woman's conversation with Jesus: "Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem." — John 4:20 Coincidence? Or is John deliberately weaving the synagogue readings familiar to his audience into the story he is telling? Join us as we introduce the Triennial Torah Reading Cycle, examine Aileen Guilding's influential theory, and begin exploring how the Torah, the Prophets, Jewish worship, and the Gospel of John may fit together in ways that modern readers often miss. -------------------------------- www.figtreeministries.org Lesson Handout: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/blog/the-triennial-torah-cycle-the-hidden-key-to-the-gospel-of-john Article: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/uploads/1/1/9/7/119763168/fig_tree_ministries_gospel_of_john_and_triennial_synagogue_reading_v2.pdf Aileen Guilding Life and Work: https://www.academia.edu/2640173/Aileen_Guilding_her_Life_and_her_Work Book "The Fourth Gospel and Jewish Worship" - https://www.amazon.com/Fourth-Gospel-Jewish-Worship/dp/B0014ZYUPQ/ref=sr_1_1_so_ABIS_BOOK?crid=3MA82I0OEKJ7O&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.91goByv-PHqn0mD5iyA-ffIUPjIJAa4lpB_X8RBpm_Nmv-6l37ocJcPdF8jRtLX385NXjImzokdeV0-_y54_9gDpHZJfw-3RNNXwWs8IdebfpZ30Xd3Ml1IjnkOkz3t16IeQGiLqB9Hoz5D7Gu9ZutwwnH4zR-4Fsip0LKuGofA7148Grl7s1NxG2BTiHNL-MYOGigjjOLwC3iQSSwSu1lSCmS90uIyMQxqr_AgSLQ0.8mqys_ON7zUWnJTxfrvpJs2oqAE-0Jknc2wRLG5caJE&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+fourth+gospel+and+jewish+worship&qid=1787344134&sprefix=the+fourth+gospel+and+jewish+worship%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-1

In this teaching from our "Come and See" series through the Gospel of John, we look at one of the most surprising scenes in Jesus' life — Jesus overturning tables and driving out money-changers in the temple in John 2:13-25. Just one chapter after turning water into wine at a wedding, Jesus shows a radically different side of himself: righteous anger, holy zeal, and a fierce protection of what his Father's house was meant to be. We dig into why Jesus cleansed the temple, what the money-changers and sacrificial animal sellers were really doing wrong, the connection between Passover and the Exodus story, and the stunning claim Jesus makes about himself — that he is the new and greater temple, the true meeting place between God and humanity. This message challenges the "soft, cuddly" version of Jesus many of us grew up with and reveals a Savior who is both full of grace and full of truth — a bridegroom who fills our tables and a King who isn't afraid to flip them. If you've ever wrestled with reconciling the gentle Jesus with the zealous Jesus, or want a deeper study of the Gospel of John, this teaching will help you see Jesus like you've never seen him before.

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Full Gospel Center's Pastor Rick Leonardi preaching the message "Gospel of John - Part 67" on 08/30/2026 referencing John 20:19-23.

In 2026, we're slowing down to soak in the story that invites us to believe. The Gospel of John doesn't just tell us what Jesus did—it reveals who He is. Through signs and stories, questions and conversations, light and life, John calls us again and again to “come and see.” Over the next year, we'll walk with Jesus from the opening words—“In the beginning”—to the empty tomb, discovering how encountering Christ shapes our faith, our hope, and our everyday lives. This is more than a study; it's an invitation to deeper belief and fuller life. Learn more with Pastor Young from Kindred Church. Also, we highly encourage you to download the Church Center App if you want more information about the church. The app will be able to guide you toward our Calendar of Events, ways to Give, and fill out a Connect Card. 

What does it mean to truly know the goodness of God -- not just as a phrase we sing on Sunday mornings, but as a living, pursuing reality in our everyday lives? That is the question at the heart of this exploration of the beloved worship song Goodness of God. We walk through the song lyric by lyric, anchoring each line in the soil of Scripture, and what emerges is a portrait of a God whose mercy never fails, whose faithfulness stretches from the moment we wake to the moment we lay our heads down, and whose goodness does not simply wait for us to find it -- it actively hunts us down. Drawing on passages from Psalms, Isaiah, Lamentations, and the Gospel of John, we are reminded that God's presence with us is not conditional on our circumstances making sense. The fires we walk through, the darkest nights we endure, the moments we feel most hidden -- none of these place us beyond His reach. This is a message that meets us wherever we are on our faith journey, whether we are seasoned believers who need to be reawakened to these truths or those who are only beginning to crack open the door.

What if the thing you keep calling “impossible” is actually the place where Jesus wants to show you just how powerful He is?Maybe you don't have enough. Maybe you've been waiting for an answer for years. Maybe the problem is happening somewhere you can't control. Maybe you've started wondering if God is too late.The Gospel of John gives us a different perspective.Jesus turned water into wine when there wasn't enough. He healed someone without even being physically present. He restored a man who had been suffering for 38 years. And when Lazarus died, Jesus showed that even death wasn't beyond His authority.The point isn't simply that Jesus can perform miracles.The miracle may get your attention, but Jesus wants your allegiance.John tells us that the stories he recorded were written so that we would believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God—and that by believing, we would have life in His name.So what does faith look like when life feels impossible?It means believing BIG by identifying the impossible thing you're facing. It means believing OUT LOUD by making your faith visible through your thoughts, words, time, and resources.Faith isn't believing that God will always do exactly what you want.Faith is believing that Jesus is exactly who He says He is.Your impossibility may be the very place God wants to teach you His sufficiency.

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Chris Morgan teaching on John 10:22-42. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What specifically stood out to you this morning from the text?What does this text reveal about the character of God?What is the next step you need to take in response to today‘s passage?

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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio / podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Bob Vancendak are continuing a series about assurance of salvation.  What does the Gospel of John say about […]

Today, we find Jesus standing before the Jewish leaders in what appears to be a trial as He defends Himself against their claims of breaking the Sabbath and committing blasphemy. As with their traditions concerning the Law, and as we can see is recorded in Deuteronomy, a legal case must have at least two to three witnesses present during a trial. Jesus supplies five. Tune into find out who those witnesses are. With the conclusion of chapter 5, we will be taking a break from this series to produce other content. But please stay tuned for when we resume it!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/CONTACT: Evidence 4 Faith, 349 Knights Ave Kewaskum WI 53040 , info@evidence4faith.orgMy goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3CREDITS: Developed & Hosted by Michael Lane. Produced & Edited by Michaela Vorwerk. Graphics & Publication by Michaela Vorwerk. Additional Art, Film, & Photography Credits: Stock media “Memories” provided by mv_production / Pond5 | Logo Stinger: Unsplash.com: Leinstravelier, Logan Moreno Gutierrez, Meggyn Pomerieau, Jaredd Craig, NASA, NOASS, USGS, Sam Carter, Junior REIS, Luka Vovk, Calvin Craig, Mario La Pergola, Timothy Eberly, Priscilla Du Preez, Ismael Paramo, Tingey Injury Law Firm, Dan Cristian Pădureț, Jakob Owens | Wikimedia: Darmouth University Public Domain, Kelvinsong CC0 | Stock media “A stately Story (Stiner02)” provided by lynnepublishing / Pond5

Ask, Believe, Dream Bigger: The Greater Things Jesus Promised – John 14:12–14 In Episode 149 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane slow down and dive into just three powerful verses—John 14:12–14—where Jesus makes an astonishing promise about faith, prayer, and the “greater works” His followers will do. What did Jesus mean when He said, “Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these”? And what do we do with His invitation to “ask me for anything in my name”? Together, Jamie and Jane explore the difference between dreaming with God and simply asking Him to bless our plans. They talk about bold prayers, surrendered dreams, expectations, and what it means to believe that God can accomplish more through our lives than we could ever manufacture on our own. Maybe we've been praying too safely. Maybe we've allowed disappointment to shrink what we're willing to ask God for. John 14 invites us to believe again, ask boldly, dream with God—and remember that ultimately, it is all for the glory of the Father. Reflection Question: Have I allowed fear, disappointment, or past unanswered prayers to make my prayers smaller—and what might God be inviting me to ask Him for again? ____________________________________ Connect with Jamie: Website: www.jamieklusacek.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacek Connect with Jane: Website: www.janewwilliams.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams

This week's episode demonstrates how God shares his divine name (YHWH) with his authorized agents. These agents include heavenly angelic beings, the human Messiah, and even the physical city of Jerusalem. We also explore how other Jewish texts express their acceptance and agreement with the principle of agency. Jesus can be called Yahweh in his role as Yahweh's agent, without being identified as Yahweh himself. To view the video version of this episode, go here: https://youtu.be/e49CxtPklWw            Link to information about my Fall 2026 Intro to New Testament Greek Online course:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pTvcdofRw7SmF49rKfjlwQAgQY31xMAYrQIii5klqL8/edit?usp=sharing             Visit Amazon to buy your copy of A Systematic Theology of the Early Church: https://amzn.to/47jldOc    Visit Amazon to buy your copy of Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://amzn.to/3JBflHb     Visit Amazon to buy your copy of The Son of God: Three Views of the Identity of Jesus: https://amzn.to/43DPYey    To support this podcast, donate here: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks    Episode notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sg0z3NwtugQazpVqJfYm4s5fdsalBW77BVQ5zbcBkGM/edit?usp=sharing        Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast        Follow on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/biblicalunitarianpodcast  Follow on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast     

Brian talks with Dr. Winfred Neely, professor and author of A Love to Live By: Rediscovering Agape Love in Scripture. Winfred unpacks why he chose the term "agape" rather than "Christian love" — because the church hasn't always lived up to that name — and explains how the New Testament's vision of love extends radically to everyone, including enemies, without approving of everything they do. Drawing especially from the Gospel of John and 1 John, Winfred paints a striking picture of what could change if the church truly practiced agape love: healing across racial and ethnic divides, stronger marriages, healthier homes free of abuse, and a watching world taking notice of something genuinely different happening in the church.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Reader teaching on John 10:22-42. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What specifically stood out to you this morning from the text?Think of a time and place where you were either trying to seize Jesus or genuinely seek Him. Share about that experience with the men at your table.What does this text reveal about the character of God?What is the next step you need to take in response to today‘s passage?

Ponder this week's reading from the gospel of John! // Music: Street Cred by Reveille

John 6:61-70   Dr. Alan McElroy

What do you really want?According to the Gospel of John, that's the first question Jesus asks His would-be disciples:“What do you want?”In this reflection on Psalm 1, John Ortberg explores why that may be one of the most important questions we ever answer.Our lives have a way of organizing themselves around our deepest desires.How do you spend your time?Your money?What makes you angry?What are you willing to sacrifice for?Those things often reveal what we want more accurately than our words do.Psalm 1 gives us a picture of a different kind of life: a flourishing person, like a tree planted beside streams of water, with roots sunk deeply into God.And John closes with the remarkable story of Natan Sharansky, who spent years imprisoned in the Soviet Union and memorized the entire Book of Psalms.When he was finally released, Sharansky refused to cross the bridge to freedom until his captors returned his copy of the Psalms.What we fill our minds with matters.Because what fills our minds helps shape what we desire.So today, ask yourself:What do I really want?And:What am I filling my mind with?In this episode:The first question Jesus asks in John's GospelHow our lives reveal what we actually wantPsalm 1 and the meaning of “blessed”What biblical flourishing looks likeThe tree planted beside streams of waterWhy invisible roots matterThe progression of walking, standing and sittingWhy Psalm 1 isn't a formula for easy circumstancesHow inner goodness crowds out envy and greedNatan Sharansky's remarkable storyHow the Psalms sustained him through Soviet imprisonmentWhy what we fill our minds with shapes our livesScriptures: John 1:35–38 • Psalm 1 • Acts 20:35 • Matthew 7:12#Psalm1 #JohnOrtberg #Psalms #Jesus #SpiritualFormation #Flourishing #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #Prayer #NatanSharansky

This week at Greenville Community Church, Pastor Michael Bayne explores Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana from John 2:1-12. When the wine runs out and joy seems lost, Jesus steps in—not just to solve a problem, but to reveal something deeper about who He is and what He offers. Through Mary's trust and the servants' obedience, we see how God works powerfully behind the scenes, inviting us to respond with faith instead of control. This message challenges us to bring our real needs to Jesus and trust Him to provide new life, even when we feel empty. Do you believe? Join us as we discover the abundant grace and freedom Jesus offers to all who come to Him. Speaker: Michael Bayne Text: John 2:1-12 ESV

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Living Way Community Church

Nicodemus, a powerful and respected Pharisee, came to Jesus under the cover of night, afraid of what following Him might cost. Jesus cut straight to the heart of his need, declaring that no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born again, a complete spiritual transformation made possible only by the Holy Spirit. This new birth is not something anyone can earn through discipline, church attendance, or good works. It is received through faith alone. John 3:16 reminds us that God sent His Son not to condemn the world but to save it, and our response to a broken world should reflect that same posture of compassion. John the Baptist modeled the heart of a true disciple when he said that Jesus must increase and he must decrease. The Christian life is not about building our own kingdoms but about faithfully pointing others to His. That faithfulness often looks less like grand moments and more like daily choices made at home, at work, and in community.Support the show

In her teaching on Alpha Sunday, Lauren uses her personal transition from a superficial familiarity with Christianity to a genuine relationship with Jesus to illustrate the power of authentic, agenda-free friendship. Drawing from the Gospel of John, the message highlights how Christ consistently met people where they were, asking curious questions to understand their hearts rather than demanding immediate theological agreement. This relational approach forms the core of the Alpha program, which provides a safe, culturally relevant, and enjoyable environment for seekers and skeptics to explore faith without prerequisites. Instead of feeling pressured to win arguments or have all the right answers, believers are challenged to listen empathetically to those in their lives and simply extend the biblical invitation to "come and see".

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Love and Torah – what's love got to do with it? This study series is based on the “Two Great Commands” – love Yahweh and love your neighbor. Picking up where we left off in the Gospel of John, chapter 15, Rabbi Steve Berkson picks up in verse 16, where he explains that Yeshua has chosen us to be part of His work here on earth. Even though He was speaking directly to His disciples, giving them instruction before He was about to be killed, His words can apply to us today if we allow ourselves to be discipled through His Holy Spirit and produce the fruit He expects to see. All that Rabbi Berkson has unpacked from John 15 is about love for one another in the way the Father expects us to love. We are called and chosen so that we are no longer part of the world and its ways. As we pull away from the world to follow Messiah and live according to Torah, we will experience disdain from others who do not understand Messiah or why we choose to follow Him. Rabbi Berkson once again dissects these passages so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings. mtoi.org The MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-app youtube.com/@mtoi facebook.com/mtoiworldwide instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide admin@mtoi.org (423) 250-3020 Join us LIVE (all times Eastern): • Torah Study, Fridays 7:30 pm • Shabbat Service, Saturdays 1:15 pm Streaming available on YouTube, Rumble, MTOI App, and mtoi.org

Send us Fan MailA saint who barely speaks in the Gospels still has a lot to say to our loud, distracted world. We step into the tradition of Catholic pilgrimage and follow Saint Bartholomew the Apostle as a companion for anyone who wants a faith that feels honest, grounded, and real. There is something life-changing about walking where the saints walked, not because the stones are magical, but because their stories help us recognize God at work in our own ordinary days.We explore who Bartholomew is, why many Catholics identify him with Nathanael in the Gospel of John, and what that famous moment under the fig tree reveals about discipleship. His blunt question, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?”, is not treated as a scandal. It becomes the starting line for grace. Jesus meets sincerity with love, and Philip's simple invitation, “Come and see,” shows how friendship can open a door to conversion without pressure or pretenses.From there, the journey widens into the life of the early Church: prayer with the apostles and Mary, the memory of Christ's miracles, and the lasting weight of the Last Supper and the Eucharist. We reflect on Bartholomew's path from doubt to conviction, his encounter with the risen Christ, and the missionary tradition that carries him to places like Armenia and beyond, where courage and martyrdom become a final testimony.If you're searching for Catholic faith that can hold questions, strengthen families, and spark real spiritual renewal, this story delivers. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a “come and see” moment, and leave a review. What's one doubt or question you want to bring to Jesus today?Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsVisit our blog for full text of our podcasts https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saintsDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us by referring a friend! When they upgrade you get $20 and so does Journeys of Faith...