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Don't protect your heart. Protect your relationship. In this episode, John Kim explores what it really takes to build a relationship that lasts. After heartbreak, loss, and repeating old patterns, many people start doing the inner work and realize that healthy love does not just happen naturally. It has to be built with intention, ownership, and practice. John breaks down the idea of “relationship armor” as the tools and practices that protect the relationship itself. This includes creating a safe space, practicing self-awareness, communicating honestly, loving without dragging the past into the present, and learning how to fight in a healthier way. He also explains why being right can become poison in a relationship, why curiosity creates safety, and why presence, gratitude, space, and having your own life are essential parts of healthy love. In this episode: • Why healthy relationships are built, not found • How to create a safe space in love • The importance of self-awareness and ownership • Why communication builds trust and closeness • How to love without letting your past run the relationship • Why how you fight matters more than how often you fight • How giving up the need to be right creates safety • The role of mindfulness, gratitude, and space in lasting love • Why you need your own life inside a healthy relationship More about John:

Have you ever had a feeling about something before it happened, or wondered if your intuition was trying to tell you something? In this episode of Dear Guides, renowned psychic medium John Holland joins Gabby to explore how psychic abilities really work, how to tell the difference between intuition and imagination, and why more people are experiencing spiritual awakenings today. Together, they discuss the different intuitive “clairs,” practical ways to strengthen your connection to spirit, and how to trust the guidance already within you. Plus, John leads a powerful guided meditation designed to help you open your energy, access deeper intuition, and experience your own psychic abilities firsthand.

Why does a breakup feel like more than heartbreak? In this episode, John Kim explores why breakups can feel like a death, and why that experience is rooted in more than emotion alone. Drawing from neuroscience, attachment theory, and years of therapeutic experience, he explains what happens in the brain after a relationship ends and why healing takes time. John unpacks the hidden losses that often come with heartbreak, from the future we imagined to the identity we built inside a relationship. He also shares why recovery isn't about forgetting someone, but learning to create a new reality without them. In this episode: • Why breakups feel physically painful • The role dopamine and attachment play in heartbreak • How relationships become part of our emotional regulation system • The grief of losing a future that never actually happened • Identity loss after a breakup • Why healing is really about rewiring If someone in your life is going through a breakup, share this episode with them. Follow the podcast for more conversations on relationships, healing, and personal growth.

This sermon challenges believers to examine whether they are living with a complacent faith or a compelling faith. Using the metaphor of stagnant ponds versus flowing rivers, the message calls Christians to be conduits of the Holy Spirit rather than spiritually stagnant. The sermon emphasizes that compelling faith requires being compelled by the Spirit, even when it leads to uncertainty and hardship. Drawing from Acts 19-20 and Paul's ministry in Ephesus, the message illustrates how authentic Christianity disrupts darkness and idolatry in culture. The central call is for believers to embrace "disruptive discipleship" - a lifelong surrender to Jesus that interrupts ordinary living, dismantles comfort and compromise, and moves Christians from consumption to mission. The sermon concludes with the challenge that every believer must choose: remain complacent and complicit, or become compelling through Spirit-led obedience.Read John 7:37-39; Ezekiel 47:1-12Jesus promises that believers will have rivers of living water flowing from within them. Notice the contrast between stagnant ponds and rushing rivers. A pond collects but doesn't release—it becomes stagnant, breeding decay. A river constantly receives and gives, bringing life wherever it flows.The Holy Spirit desires to flow through you like a river, bringing refreshment to dry places. But this requires both intake and outflow. Are you receiving from God daily through prayer and Scripture? Are you releasing His love through service and witness? Stagnation happens when we consume without contributing, when we gather but never give. Ask yourself today: Am I a stagnant pond or a rushing river? The Spirit wants to move through you, but He needs your surrender. Where has spiritual stagnation crept into your life? What would it look like to allow God's Spirit to flow freely through you today?Discussion Questions:-Paul says he is 'compelled by the Spirit' without knowing what will happen to him, only that hardships await. What would it look like for you to follow the Holy Spirit's leading even when the outcome is uncertain or difficult?-The sermon contrasts a stagnant pond with a rushing river as metaphors for spiritual life. Which image better represents your current spiritual state, and what specific steps could move you toward becoming 'living water'?-The sermon lists several types of Christians including the consumer Christian, the distracted Christian, and the knowledge-heavy but action-light Christian. Which of these categories do you most identify with, and what would it take to move beyond it?-Mike mentions that many churches become stagnant by focusing only on what's wrong with the world rather than where God is moving. How can we maintain awareness of darkness while keeping our primary focus on where the Spirit is at work?

In this Therapy Thursdays episode, we're answering listener questions about the messy, tender, and sometimes confusing parts of relationships. We talk about what it means when someone says “I love you” very early on, how relationships naturally move through different stages, and what to do when the romance starts to fade. We also explore the painful reality of betrayal — including what repair can look like after cheating, and how to know whether your partner is truly respecting the process of rebuilding trust. This episode also looks at conflict and communication: how to bring up difficult issues with your partner, family, or friends when confrontation feels scary or overwhelming. In this episode, we cover: Whether saying “I love you” after two weeks is genuine love, infatuation, or a possible red flag The different stages relationships often go through First steps toward repair after infidelity What it means when a partner pressures you to accept contact with the person they cheated with How to talk about losing the spark in a long-term relationship Why romance and effort can fade after the honeymoon phase How to approach hard conversations when you hate confrontation The difference between healthy communication and avoiding conflict

Joy, trauma, grief, healing. What if they're all connected? In this conversation, John sits down with Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald to explore what trauma actually does to the nervous system, why joy is more than a fleeting feeling, and how small moments of joy can help us stay grounded through life's hardest seasons. They discuss the science behind joy, common misconceptions about trauma, how childhood experiences shape adult relationships, and why healing may require letting go of identities built around suffering. The conversation also touches on grief, psychedelics, nervous system regulation, and finding meaning after loss. In this episode: • Why joy can help regulate and rewire the nervous system • What trauma really does to the body and brain • How childhood trauma shows up in adult relationships • The danger of identifying too strongly with your wounds • Why grief may be more transformative than we realize • The role of flow states, surfing, and presence in healing Also mentioned: • MaryCatherine's books Unbroken https://www.amazon.com/Unbroken-Trauma-Response-Never-Things-ebook/dp/B0B19CVVNM and The Joy Reset https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Reset-Trauma-Steals-Happiness/dp/0306836262 • Her upcoming K-12 resilience curriculum focused on trauma, stress, and joy • Her current work exploring grief through writing and poetry If this episode resonated with you, follow the podcast, share it with someone who may need it, and leave a review to help others find these conversations. Follow Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald Website: https://www.drmcmcdonald.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/mc.phd/?hl=en

What if the thing you keep chasing isn't actually better... just more familiar? In this solo Q&A episode, John Kim reflects on fantasy, gratitude, emotional presence, and the difference between intensity and real love. From surfing in Costa Rica to answering listener questions about confidence, breakups, infidelity, and self-abandonment in relationships, this episode explores what happens when you stop escaping yourself and start paying attention to what's actually here. Key points covered: • Why we romanticize the past and overlook the present • The difference between intensity and consistency in love • How healthy relationships create clarity instead of confusion • What confidence actually comes from • Signs you may be abandoning yourself in a relationship • Whether couples can rebuild after infidelity If this episode helped you, send it to someone who may need to hear it. Follow, rate, and share the podcast to support the show.

John Kim explores what it really means to “seek nectar” in everyday life and why tiny moments of beauty, awe, and presence might matter more than we think. In this solo episode, John reflects on life in Costa Rica, nervous system healing, and the difference between surviving and actually feeling alive. He shares how years of stress and hyper vigilance can train us to scan for danger, and how intentionally noticing small moments of joy can slowly rewire the brain toward expansion, connection, and presence. Key points from this episode: • Why “stress narrows you and nectar expands you” • How survival mode becomes a default nervous system state • The neuroscience behind joy, presence, and neuroplasticity • What it means to train your body to “expect beauty again” • Tiny moments that create aliveness, awe, and emotional regulation • Why healing also means collecting new emotional experiences John also shares personal reflections on surfing, Costa Rica, creativity, parenthood, relationships, and the small rituals that bring him back to himself. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might need the reminder to seek more nectar in their life. Follow the podcast for more conversations on relationships, healing, and becoming more human.

Love often starts as a drug. But what happens when the high wears off? In this episode, John Kim explores the difference between “drug-based love” and “medicine-based love,” and why most relationships struggle when chemistry begins to settle. He talks about projection, love addiction, emotional growth, and how real healing begins when relationships stop being a place to escape yourself and become a place to return to yourself. John also shares personal reflections on rebuilding life in Costa Rica after losing his home in Altadena, and how reinvention is shaping this new season of his life. Key points covered: • Why love feels intoxicating in the beginning • The difference between chemistry and healing • How projection shapes modern dating • “Recess love” vs mature relational work • Why repair matters more than avoiding conflict • How healthy love can rewire old patterns and fears Resources & mentions: • John discusses his new book, Love Hard on Purpose • Listeners who purchase the book get access to his private WhatsApp community If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who's learning the difference between chemistry and healing. Follow the podcast for more conversations on love, growth, and relationships.

This Pentecost Sunday message challenges believers to move beyond merely having faith to becoming compelling witnesses through the power of the Holy Spirit. The sermon contrasts the "X factor" (worldly influence) with the "J factor" (Jesus factor), emphasizing that true spiritual power comes not from personal charisma but from Christ living through us. The message explores how modern-day martyrdom isn't primarily about physical death but about daily dying to self so Christ can increase. Through the Holy Spirit's indwelling presence, believers can display compelling character, posture, and perseverance through suffering that draws others to Jesus. The sermon emphasizes that transformation requires crucifying the flesh by making daily agreements with the Spirit rather than with our selfish desires, and that our greatest obstacle to spiritual power is often ourselves.Read John 3:22-30; Galatians 2:20John the Baptist understood a profound truth: "He must become greater; I must become less." This posture defines the modern-day martyr. We use "martyr" not primarily meaning physical death, but daily dying to self. Your calling never changes—it's for Jesus to increase while you decrease. Assignments may shift, but this calling remains constant. The flesh resists this violently because it demands comfort, recognition, and self-preservation. Yet true freedom and the compelling life come only through crucifying the flesh with its passions and desires. You become most attractive to a watching world not when you're promoting yourself, but when Christ's character shines through your emptied vessel. This isn't self-hatred; it's proper positioning—making room for His glory. What area of my life am I still holding onto that needs to decrease so Jesus can increase?Discussion Questions:-How does the concept of the 'J factor' challenge our cultural understanding of what makes someone compelling or influential, and in what ways might you be prioritizing the 'X factor' over the 'J factor' in your own life?-In what areas of your life are you currently 'trauma bonding' with your flesh rather than crucifying it, and what specific agreements with the Holy Spirit do you need to make instead?-How does understanding that the Holy Spirit's full presence dwells in you right now change the way you approach daily struggles, temptations, or feelings of inadequacy?-The sermon distinguishes between 'calling' (Jesus increasing, you decreasing) and 'assignments' (specific tasks that may change). How does this distinction help clarify what God is asking of you in this season?

Opener: When you think of famous movie endings, what do you think of? What made that ending so impactful. Discussion: 1. Read John 14:25-30. If you were in the room when Jesus was saying these words what would your impression be? What would be your understanding of the Holy Spirit? 2. Read Acts 1:8. What is your understanding of the type of power we receive from the Holy Spirit? Is there a gap between your belief and your experience? 3. Do you have a tendency to rely on other parts of your faith (worship, Scripture, community) over the Holy Spirit? How can you increase your dependence on the Spirit? 4. How have you experienced the Holy Spirit speak through Scripture? Discuss the partnership between people and the Spirit. 5. We can use Scripture to understand God's character, hear His voice, love others, and test our experience. What might each of these things look like practically in our lives? Close in prayer asking for power from the Holy Spirit.

Together Group Questions Read John 4:23-24. Jesus said that true worshipers would worship “in Spirit and truth.” What does it specifically look like to worship God with sincerity and biblical truth? Which is easier/ harder for you: to worship God with your head and knowledge (knowing who He is)... OR worshiping God with your heart and emotions (a passionate response to who He is)? How do we “hunger” for God? Have each person in the group share a way or two of how we can hunger for God in our every day life. Also, share one habit you can do to increase your desire for God's presence this week? According to Psalm 100:4, we are to enter our worship time with thanksgiving and praise. Why do you think these 2 things are so necessary as a starting point in prayer and worship? How can gratitude change your attitude? Read Mark 1:35. What stands out to you about Jesus' example of making time to pray? No matter what your prayer life looks like right now, if you could add just five minutes a day more to pray, when would those 5 minutes a day be? And where would they be? (Describe your exact time and setting you would choose) Read Romans 12:1. What are some everyday ways we can “offer ourselves” to God in worship? And which area of your life is the hardest to fully surrender to God in this season? Close the group by going around and sharing how each of you would like to encounter God MORE through worship and prayer.

In this Therapy Thursdays episode, John answers listener questions about anxious attachment, exes, blame, perfectionism, makeup sex, and relationship myths. He explores how attachment patterns affect your partner, why we sometimes stay mentally connected to an ex, and how to know whether a relationship has real long-term potential. If you've ever wondered whether your relationship has legs, why you keep blaming your partner, or why you still think about someone from your past, this episode will help you slow down and look at the deeper patterns underneath.

In this episode, John explores the different dimensions of intimacy, including emotional, spiritual, mental, passionate, physical, and energy intimacy. He emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space for emotional vulnerability, engaging in meaningful conversations, and practicing empathy and compassion.

What should you really look for when choosing someone to love? In this episode, John Kim explores why attraction alone is not enough to build a healthy relationship. He breaks down how instant chemistry can sometimes come from old patterns, why emotional intelligence matters more than intellect, and how self-awareness, consistency, and the ability to create safety are essential in love. John also shares why strong relationships are often built around something bigger than the couple itself, whether that is shared values, purpose, family, creativity, spirituality, or service. This episode is a reminder to look beyond the spark and ask what kind of relationship you are actually building.

Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor | May 17, 2026 9am Referenced Scripture: John 14:6, Ephesians 2:8-9, Colossians 3:12, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Reflection Questions:1. In your experience of our culture, what do people tend to appreciate about Jesus and what do they find difficult about Jesus? 2. Read John 14:6 — Why does Jesus' exclusive claim cause resistance in our culture? How have you experienced people's response to the exclusivity of Jesus? Explain. 3. Gandhi said, “Religions are different roads converging to the same point. What does it matter that we take a different road, so long as we reach the same goal? Wherein is the cause for quarreling?” — What makes this view from Ghandi more popular and a more acceptable way to look at differing religions and worldviews? 4. “All religions basically teach the same thing.” (Agree/Disagree) Why? Explain. What are some ways that different religions can overlap? 5. Law of Non-Contradiction: Contradictory propositions cannot both be true in the same sense at the same time. Put Aristotle's law in your own words. Does this make sense to you? Why or why not? Give an example of how this is true. 6. What are some core truth claims of different world religions that are contradictory to one another? Does it make sense to you that they can't all be true at the same time? Why or why not? 7. What are some core truth claims of Jesus and Christianity? How could someone investigate if these claims are true? Are you convinced of the truth claims of Jesus? Why or why not? 8. What are some unique beliefs of Christianity that are different from other world religions? 9. Read Ephesians 2:8-9 — Put this verse in your own words. Why is the concept of grace unique from other world religions? Explain why salvation is the work of God and not the work of people? What is our role in salvation? Why is boasting not a response to grace? 10. How does the exclusivity of the message of Christianity create urgency to share the message with the world? What is the posture of a Jesus follower that is communicating the message of salvation? (Read Colossians 3:12) 11. Why is there no room for arrogance in the posture of a follower of Jesus sharing the message of Jesus 12. How is God nudging you to take a next step as a result of this message? What's your next step? Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard Connect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/children Connect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/students Give: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/give Gather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozeman Gather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app Gather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman  Chapters (00:00:00) - Let's Just Get Along(00:06:10) - Christian theology: The law of non-contradiction(00:09:29) - Non-Proposals in Christianity(00:18:05) - What is Grace in Christianity?(00:19:00) - Ephesians 2,8 & 9(00:26:03) - Arrogance in the Gospel(00:34:52) - Jesus prayed for everyone

The Apostle Paul, said Peter (2 Peter 3 v.16), writes “some things … that are hard to understand which the ignorant and unstable twist”!  We suspect some verses in today's reading of Chapter 1 of Colossians are an example of this. Paul writes about Jesus as “the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation” [1 v.15].  He goes on to say that “he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent.” [v.18].From this we learn that the resurrection of Jesus, following a life in which he succeeded in making God's will his will led to his being made pre-eminent by God. . But doing God's will was not an automatic process, it was an incredible challenge, remember his agonizing in the garden of Gethsemane.  (see Luke 22 v.42).  His resurrection to eternal life was the starting point at which he was made pre-eminent in everything. It was a new beginning, one could say, a new creation. Paul says, in reasoning with the Galatians, that neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, “but a new creation” [6 v.15]  He said the same thing in 2 Corinthians 5 v.17, “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation”.  Our awareness of these quotations provide the foundation for our understanding of how all things were created FOR Christ. God's work of creation was with him in mind from the very beginning. We note how Peter expresses this about Christ, “He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was manifest in these last times … “ [1 Peter 1 v.20] by “God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory …” [v.21] The glory of Jesus came from God, he gave him pre-eminence because he was obedient unto death.  Our understanding can be confused by translators who, thinking of Jesus as God himself; this appears to have influenced their translation in a few places.  An example is the Greek preposition ek.  It occurs in our Colossians chapter no less than 31 times. It has the primary meaning of in, but the translators have used no less than 6 different English words in that chapter. Now we know you cannot translate from one language to another word for word and always make meaningful sense, but we noticed how in verse 16, they have rendered it as “by” – “for by him were all things created”  Yet the ESV, we use has a footnote against ‘by' – that says – That is, ‘by means of', or ‘in'Think, if they were created for him, it does not make sense that they were created by him.  Have we confused you?  God created the world with Jesus in mind.  Jesus lived and died with us in mind (Read John 20 v.20-21)   The “new creation” flows on from the original creation of Adam and Eve.  Are you part of the new creation, taking on the name of Christ in baptism?   Or will you be among those who fail because they stay related to Adam? 

This episode starts with a story about peeing on himself… and somehow turns into a conversation about masculinity, emotional safety, relationships, and rebuilding love after loss. John records this one off the cuff from a coffee shop in Costa Rica and reflects on the traits he once saw as flaws, the surprising depth that can happen in men's groups, and a relationship question that's changing the way he shows up in marriage. He also shares why he believes some relationships need to “die” in order for something more honest to be rebuilt. In this episode: • Why impulsiveness and intensity may not be the problem • The question John asked a men's group: “How is your heart?” • How emotional safety changes the way men open up • Why some long-term relationships stop evolving • “What I need” vs “what the relationship needs” • Rebuilding a marriage after loss and change If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who's navigating growth, love, or reinvention. Follow the podcast for new episodes every week.

Some relationship patterns aren't about the present. They're about wounds your nervous system learned a long time ago. In this episode, John Kim breaks down some of the most common emotional wounds people carry into relationships, including abandonment, rejection, betrayal, control, emotional deprivation, and loss of self. He explains how these wounds become patterns, why we react instead of respond, and what healing actually looks like in real time. Key points covered: • Why wounds are about meaning, not just events • How childhood experiences shape adult relationship patterns • The difference between reacting from protection vs truth • Why people repeat the same emotional cycles in relationships • How abandonment and rejection wounds show up in everyday moments • What it means to create a corrective love experience John also shares personal reflections about rebuilding life after losing his home in the Altadena fires and moving into a new home in Costa Rica. He mentions his upcoming book, Love Hard on Purpose, and a private WhatsApp group for readers who pre-order the book. If this episode helped you, share it with someone who needs it and follow the podcast for more conversations on relationships, healing, and growth.

This sermon addresses the fundamental question of why believers continue to struggle with sin despite knowing Christ's promise of freedom. Mike explains that true freedom comes not from managing sinful behavior or religious performance, but from deeply abiding in the Holy Spirit. Using the metaphor of archery, sin is defined as "missing the mark" of God's wholeness and abundant life. The message emphasizes that the Christian life is not about sin management but about being Spirit-filled, which naturally produces the fruit of a flourishing life. Read John 10:10 & Romans 7:15-25Jesus didn't come merely to manage your sin—He came to offer you abundant life. The struggle Paul describes in Romans 7 resonates with us all: "The things I wish I do, I don't do. The things I wish I didn't do, I do." But notice Paul's focus isn't just on behavior; it's on the battle within our being. Before there's a battle with your behavior, there's always a battle with your being. Sin isn't primarily about breaking rules—it's about missing the mark of God's wholeness for you. Today, recognize that God's commands aren't restrictions to crush your joy, but boundaries to protect your flourishing. His "bullseye" for your life is complete wholeness in Christ. What areas of your life reveal you've been managing symptoms rather than addressing the core issue of your being?Discussion Questions:-How does understanding sin as 'missing the mark' of God's wholeness rather than just breaking rules change your perspective on your struggles and God's intentions for your life?-What false attachments (control, performance, approval, pleasure, success) have you been depending on for security instead of attaching to God as your primary source of life and wholeness?-Paul warns the Galatians about starting in the Spirit but trying to finish in the flesh. Where in your spiritual journey have you drifted from depending on God's grace to depending on your own efforts?-How does knowing that you received the Holy Spirit the moment you believed, not when you perfected yourself, change your approach to spiritual growth and overcoming struggles?

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This sermon addresses the pervasive issue of modern idolatry, challenging the congregation to recognize how everyday things—relationships, success, security, reputation—can subtly replace God on the throne of our hearts. Using the story of the golden calf and Jesus's teaching about the vine and branches, the message emphasizes that we were created as "living idols" meant to reflect God's image to the world. The sermon calls believers to move beyond merely placating God's voice through superficial religious activities and instead embrace a full heart renovation through abiding in Christ. This abiding—intentionally seeking and acknowledging God's presence in every moment—is presented as the pathway to living a teleos (complete, whole, mature) life. The message concludes with practical ways to abide and an invitation to allow God to prune the idols from our lives, even though the process may be uncomfortable.Read John 15:1-8Jesus uses the powerful image of a vine and branches to teach us about abiding. The word "remain" appears repeatedly—it's not passive but intentional. A branch doesn't produce fruit through effort; it produces fruit by staying connected to the vine. Our spiritual vitality doesn't come from trying harder but from staying closer. When we disconnect, we wither. When we remain rooted in Christ, His life flows through us naturally. Abiding means intentionally seeking God's presence in every moment and allowing that presence to transform us from the inside out. Today, consider: Are you trying to produce spiritual fruit on your own strength, or are you drawing nutrients from the Vine? Stay connected. Remain. Abide.Discussion Questions:-In what ways do modern idols differ from ancient golden calves, and why might they be even more dangerous today because they are less obvious?-Emma describes abiding as intentionally seeking and acknowledging God's presence in every moment. What specific practices could help you move from placating God's voice to truly abiding in Him?-In John 15, Jesus says we can do nothing without remaining in Him. How does this challenge our culture's emphasis on self-sufficiency and personal achievement?-How can practicing Sabbath as intentional rest in God's presence rather than just a day off transform your relationship with Him and your understanding of His control?

Why does your faith feels real moment seem so hard to find when God's promises matter most? If you've been longing for a faith that feels more alive, more grounded, and more personal, this episode is for you.In this message, we walk through powerful promises from John's Gospel that can help strengthen your faith and anchor your soul. When life feels uncertain, when doubt creeps in, or when God seems far away, Scripture gives us something stronger than emotion alone. It gives us truth we can stand on. This episode looks at John 3:16, John 14:6, John 20:28–29, John 8:31–32, John 6:37, John 11:25, and John 14:26 to show how real faith grows through the words of Jesus.If your faith feels real only when life is easy, this episode will help you see that deeper faith is not built on mood, but on the promises of Christ. We talk about eternal life, the exclusivity of Jesus, how to face doubt, how truth sets you free, the assurance that Jesus will never cast out those who come to Him, victory over death, and the comfort of the Holy Spirit. These are not abstract ideas. They are promises for real people with real fears.This episode is meant to help you move from vague spirituality to rooted confidence in God's Word. Read John's Gospel this week, pray these promises back to God, and let Jesus speak to you.Subscribe for more warm, biblical encouragement to help your faith grow deeper and stronger.SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate0:00 - When Faith Feels Distant0:11 - John's Gospel Strengthens Faith0:18 - John 3:16 and Eternal Hope0:40 - Believing in Jesus for Eternal Life0:46 - Jesus Is the Only Way1:13 - What to Do With Doubt1:19 - Thomas and Honest Faith1:40 - Trusting Without Seeing1:48 - Truth That Sets You Free2:14 - Jesus Will Never Cast You Out2:36 - Victory Over Death2:57 - The Holy Spirit Helps You3:20 - When Your Soul Longs for More3:29 - Read John's Gospel This Week3:56 - Share This With a Friend4:03 - Build a Community Rooted in ScriptureJOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Questions?: info@binmin.orgPODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts

I Am, 7 of 7 from April 12 2026 “We wither without Jesus, but His life grows our love.” John 15 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)SUMMARYThis sermon explores Jesus' teaching in John 15, “I am the vine, you are the branches,” emphasizing that our spiritual life depends entirely on truly abiding in Him. Pastor Michael challenges listeners to move beyond superficial Christianity to genuine obedience to Jesus' command to love, highlighting that Jesus transforms us from enemies to friends and that we cannot manufacture this love ourselves, but instead it is produced as Christ's own life flows through us while we remain connected to Him.REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Bitcoin's pseudonymous founder has hidden his identity for 17 years despite many attempts to unmask him, even as his cryptocurrency has revolutionized finance and made him a billionaire. John Carreyrou, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, walks us through the evidence he found pointing to the person behind the pseudonym. Then, we hear from the man John believes is Mr. Nakamoto. Guest: John Carreyrou, an investigative reporter for The New York Times's business section. Background reading:  Read John's investigation into the identity of Bitcoin's creator. Here are four takeaways from the article. Photo: Illustration by Yoshi Sodeoka; Photo by Amir Hamja For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I Am, 4 of 7 from March 22, 2026 “Jesus gives us life and love with God as we join His flock.” John 10 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)SUMMARYThis sermon unpacks Jesus' claim, “I am the good shepherd” in John 10, showing how He sacrificially lays down His life, knows His sheep intimately, secures them eternally, and actively seeks lost sheep to bring into His growing flock. It culminates in Jesus' declaration, “I and the Father are one,” pressing listeners to move from mere intellectual agreement to trusting, obedient relationship with God, receiving the life and love He offers as we join and follow His flock.REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Donald Trump and the Republican Party have the backing of Evangelicals and fundamentalist Christians. But if you read the Bible or listen to the teachings of Jesus Christ, it would be clear that their policies are anything but Christ-like. In this Best Of episode, we revisit our October 2025 conversation with comedian, radio host, and NYT bestselling author John Fugelsang to discuss his book, “Separation of Church and Hate.”Fugelsang shares his unique perspective as a Christian who was raised by a former nun and a Franciscan Brother. He shows the disconnect between what far-right Christians claim Jesus taught versus what he actually said in the Bible. Jesus promoted peace, love, compassion, and mercy... None of which are evident in today's Republican Party.We also break down many social issues that right-wing Christians use their faith to justify. Jesus advocated against the death penalty, provided for the poor, and never once said that homosexuality is a sin. Not to mention abortion, which was weaponized in the 1980s to consolidate power under Ronald Reagan.We hope this interview can help you engage with right-wing Christians in a civil way by pointing to actual scripture, which might help them see the contradictions and lies that their party embraces.  READ John's bestselling book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Separation-of-Church-and-Hate/John-Fugelsang/9781668066898LISTEN to The John Fugelsang Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-fugelsang-podcast/id1464094232SUPPORT THE SHOW BY VISITING OUR SPONSORS:Visit American Giant to get their Classic Full Zip Hoodie and other cold weather staples. Get 20% off of your first order by entering the code FRANKEN at checkout! https://www.american-giant.com

By Michael A. Youssef, Ph.D. Read John 20:15-18. Mary had likely heard Jesus say He would rise on the third day—yet grief blinded her to hope. Then everything changed with one word: “Mary” (John 20:16). In an instant, sorrow became joy, depression turned to delight, and her tears transformed from sadness to gladness as she recognized her living Savior. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains why Jesus' next words matter so deeply: “Do not hold on to me…” (John 20:17). Christ wasn't rejecting Mary—He was preparing her for a new reality. He would ascend to the Father and send the Holy Spirit, the Advocate who makes it possible for every believer to enjoy a deep, intimate, ever-growing relationship with Jesus—every day, everywhere. Dr. Youssef also offers a sobering reminder: many Christians live as though Jesus died but never rose. When we function like the resurrection isn't real, discouragement, hopelessness, and heaviness follow. But the good news is you can return to the empty tomb—renew your surrender to Christ—and exchange depression for delight, because the risen Jesus is with you always and will never let you go (Matthew 28:20). Prayer: Father, You have called me by name, and I belong to You. Therefore, may I live with joy and confidence. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.  “Jesus said to her, ‘Mary.' She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, ‘Rabboni!' (which means ‘Teacher')” (John 20:16). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Our Tears and the Resurrection of Jesus: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

I Am, 6 of 7 from April 5, 2026 “Jesus Himself is our only hope to find God.” John 13-14 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)SUMMARYThis sermon explores Jesus' declaration that he is “the way, the truth, and the life,” showing that knowing God is not about a religious system, feelings, or rules but about a relationship of personal trust with Jesus Christ, who is not merely a good teacher but Yahweh himself. By walking through Jesus' final night with his disciples before the crucifixion and his death and resurrection, Pastor Michael emphasizes that Jesus alone provides access to the Father and that, although the world is broken and trials come, God uses crisis to increase our trust in who Jesus actually is rather than who we imagine him to be.REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

By Michael A. Youssef, Ph.D. Read John 20:11-15. Mary Magdalene had been rescued by Jesus from seven demons—and from the crushing shame of sin—so her devotion ran deep (Luke 8:2). While others fled in fear, Mary stayed near Jesus through His suffering and crucifixion, steadfast and unashamed. She saw enough to know He truly died, so when His body was missing from the tomb, she assumed the only explanation: someone had stolen Him. Then came the turning point. Through her tears, Mary was asked twice why she was crying—first by angels, then by Jesus Himself: “Woman, why are you crying?” (John 20:15). Dr. Youssef explains that Jesus wasn't dismissing her grief—He was lovingly correcting her conclusion. Her sorrow was rooted in a mistaken belief: she was searching for a corpse, but God had provided a living, resurrected Savior. This devotional meets us in our own distress. Job loss, frightening diagnoses, family turmoil, lingering fear—so often we weep because we can't see the risen Jesus at work in the midst of the trouble. Christ's question still presses us toward clarity: Who are you looking for—and what are you assuming about God's power right now? When you recognize that Jesus is alive and present, despair gives way to hope, and temporary sorrow is reshaped by eternal confidence. Prayer: Lord, help me to remember that my tears are unnecessary. Though this life will have sorrow, all my trials pale in comparison to the glory that awaits me in You. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “He asked her, ‘Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?' Thinking he was the gardener, she said, ‘Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him'” (John 20:15). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Our Tears and the Resurrection of Jesus: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

By Michael A. Youssef, Ph.D. Read John 19:28-30. Just before He died, Jesus declared, “It is finished” (John 19:30). In English it's three words, but in Greek it's a single, triumphant word: Tetelestai—a perfect passive verb meaning the work has been fully accomplished, and its effects continue on and on. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef unpacks why that matters for your faith right now. On the cross, Jesus completed everything necessary for salvation—atonement for sin, forgiveness, reconciliation with the Father, and an everlasting place in God's family. And because Christ's sacrifice is sufficient, its life-changing power continues to reach people from every nation as they confess Jesus as Lord and believe God raised Him from the dead. Dr. Youssef also reminds us this has always been God's plan: Old Testament believers were saved by faith in what God would accomplish through the coming Messiah. From Genesis to the prophets to the Psalms, Scripture anticipated the moment the serpent-crushing Savior would declare, Tetelestai—and nothing can separate those in Christ from God's love. This episode calls you to rest in the finished work of Jesus—and to proclaim it boldly to a world still trying to earn what Christ has already completed. Prayer: Lord, I praise You that it is finished! By Your incredible grace, You have redeemed me from the grave. May I lovingly and boldly share Your Good News with those You put in my life. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “When he had received the drink, Jesus said, ‘It is finished.' With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit” (John 19:30). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon It Is Finished: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

By Michael A. Youssef, Ph.D. Read John 13:1-17. The cross wasn't a last-minute tragedy—it was the central purpose of Jesus' earthly life. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef shows how Jesus lived with unwavering clarity about His mission: to finish the work the Father gave Him. From the wedding at Cana to His final meal with the disciples, Christ repeatedly referred to the coming “hour”—the hour of His sacrifice, when He would finally declare, “It is finished.” You'll see this focus unfold in three powerful moments: Cana (John 2): Even at His first miracle, Jesus points beyond the celebration to the cross—“My hour has not yet come.” Feast of Tabernacles (John 7): In the face of rising opposition and threats, Jesus remains steady because His time is under the Father's control. The Upper Room (John 13): On the eve of betrayal and crucifixion, Jesus washes His disciples' feet, modeling humble love because He knows the hour has arrived. Dr. Youssef reminds us that Jesus embraced the cross as the Father's will—and as His joy—so that sinners could be saved. As you listen, you'll be invited to marvel again at the wonder of God's love: He did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all. Prayer: Jesus, thank You for Your incredible love that led You to the cross in obedience to the Father. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father” (John 13:1). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon It Is Finished: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

What if Jesus' resurrection changes more than your afterlife? Discussion Questions: Read 1 Corinthians 15:17. How does Jesus being raised give you confidence that your sins are really forgiven? Read Hebrews 7:16. What does it mean to you that your hope is not running on "batteries" but on Jesus' indestructible life? Read John 11:25–26. Jesus is the resurrection and the life. How does this statement reshape the way you think about death, loss, and your future? Read John 14:19. Jesus says, "Because I live, you will live also." In what ways does this picture of being joined to Him help you understand how life can be lived? Read Romans 5:10. React to this statement: I am saved by His life! Read Ephesians 2:5–6. What stands out to you most in this passage? How does it impact the way you see yourself? Read Romans 8:10–11. In what circumstances do you tend to forget that resurrection power is at work in you? How could remembering help? Read Colossians 3:1–4. If your life is "hidden with Christ in God," how might this truth change what feels important, urgent, or threatening to you right now?

I Am, 4 of 7 from March 22, 2026 “Jesus gives us life and love with God as we join His flock.” John 10 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)SUMMARYThis sermon unpacks Jesus' claim, “I am the good shepherd” in John 10, showing how He sacrificially lays down His life, knows His sheep intimately, secures them eternally, and actively seeks lost sheep to bring into His growing flock. It culminates in Jesus' declaration, “I and the Father are one,” pressing listeners to move from mere intellectual agreement to trusting, obedient relationship with God, receiving the life and love He offers as we join and follow His flock.REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

I Am, 5 of 7 from March 29, 2026 “Jesus brings the dead to life yesterday, today and tomorrow.” John 11 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)SUMMARYThis sermon explores Jesus' declaration, "I am the resurrection and the life" from John 11, showing that His resurrection power is not only a future hope but also a present reality meant to transform our current circumstances. Through the story of Lazarus, Pastor Michael emphasizes that Jesus' goal in our trials is to deepen our trust, inviting us to let Him into the dead and broken places of our lives where He often desires more healing than we even know to ask for.REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Todaywe are continuing to look at Philippians 1:3- 4. In verse 3, Paul made thestatement, “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” Then hecontinues in verse 4, “always in every prayer of mine, making requests foryou all with joy.” The apostle Paul makes it very clear that he prayed forpeople, and he prayed with joy. This is a very important detail. Sometimes whenwe pray, we can feel heavy. We pray about burdens and struggles and needs. ButPaul's prayers for these believers were filled with joy. Whydid he pray that way? Because he knew that God was at work in their lives. Asyou read on through the book of Philippians, especially chapter 1, you see thathe remembered their faith, their growth, and their partnership in the gospel.These memories filled his prayers with joy. Noticesomething else that Paul said: he prayed for them always. Prayer was not anoccasional activity in Paul's life; it was a constant habit. Imagine what ourchurches and our fellowships of believers would be like if we all prayed foreach other like that—praying regularly, praying joyfully, praying in faith thatGod is working in their lives. Iam convinced that one of the greatest gifts you can give someone is to pray forthem. I thank God for all the financial support people have given me as apastor over the years, and for all the wonderful gifts and kind things theyhave done. But, my friend, the best thing I tell them is this: when you prayfor me, I feel it. I know I am being strengthened. My faith is growing. I amable to stand against the evil that comes into my life. Your prayers make adifference in my life. I thank you for those prayers more than anything else.That is what Paul gave to others. That is the greatest gift you can give toothers. Bythe way, remember: Jesus said, “Do unto others as you would have them dounto you.” Pray for them, because you need prayer yourself. When you prayfor others, God blesses you with people who will pray for you. You might not beable to solve all the problems of your friends and family, but you can bringtheir needs before God. When we pray, according to Scripture and our own experiencesin life, something happens. God strengthens them, and He softens hearts aswell. Today,we need to learn to follow the apostle Paul's example. I also want to remindyou that Jesus prays for us. He set the ultimate example. The New Testamenthighlights both Jesus' personal prayers on earth for His followers and Hiscontinued intercession for those who would believe. In John chapter 17, in Hishigh priestly prayer before the cross, Jesus said, “I pray for them.” Heis praying to His Father: “I am not praying for the world, but for those Youhave given Me, for they are Yours.” Jesus says, “I am praying for them.”In verse 20, “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those whowill believe in Me through their message.” Iget so excited about that, because there Jesus was not just praying for thosedisciples—He was praying for me as well in that moment. The entire chapter ofJohn 17 is Jesus' extended prayer for His disciples and for all who would laterbelieve. In it, He asked the Father to protect them, to keep them unified, tosanctify them with truth, to fill them with joy, and to bring them to be withHim where He is. Read John 17, and you will see how Jesus prayed for you. Jesusalso had a specific prayer for Peter when Peter was facing a difficult momentconcerning Jesus going to the cross. He said to Peter, “Satan would sift youas wheat, but I have prayed for you, that you would turn again andstrengthen your brethren.”  InRomans 8:34, we are told that Jesus is at the right hand of God and is alsointerceding for us. In Hebrews 7:25, we read that Jesus “is able to savecompletely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives tomake intercession for them.”  

I Am, 3 of 7 from March 15, 2026 “When we recognize Jesus' leadership He filters deadly distractions.” John 9-10 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)SUMMARYThis sermon explores Jesus' identity as the light of the world and the door of the sheep, highlighting how he heals spiritual blindness, filters out destructive voices, and alone provides true abundance in life. Pastor Michael discusses how we often begin with selfish motives, are bombarded by competing influences, and must humbly learn to recognize and follow Jesus' voice as our true and caring shepherd.REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

What will Bryce Harper's batting average be with runners in scoring position? How many home runs will Kyle Schwarber hit? How low will Aaron Nola's ERA be? On Episode 1052 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight sets the line on the most important numbers for the most important Phillies in 2026, as Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and SABR's Liz Roscher try to decide if the number is too high or too low. Also, a Phils World Baseball Classic update. Are you concerned about Harper's struggles? Encouraged by Schwarber's start? Subscribe to the Hittin' Season podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Subscribe on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fMSJlk... Follow all WHYY podcasts here: https://whyy.org/radio-podcasts/ Follow John on X: https://x.com/JohnStolnis Follow John on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johnstolnis.... Follow Liz on X: https://x.com/lizroscher Follow Liz on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lizroscher.b... Follow Justin on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/justinklugh.... Read John at The Good Phight: https://www.thegoodphight.com Read Justin at Baseball Prospectus: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/au.... Become a Member: https://whyy.org/membership. Buy Justin's NEW book, "Summer of the Cheap Weiners: What the 1941 Phillies Were Up To While Joe DiMaggio Was Making History" at Brookline Books! https://www.brooklinebooks.com/978195...

David Ford joins Mark Labberton to explore why the Gospel of John still feels inexhaustible—cosmic, intimate, and urgently relevant in a fractured age. Ford has spent over two decades inside this text and finds it as generative as ever. "Any of us can begin this quiet revolution in our own corner of things." Together they reflect on John as a gospel of encounter, trust, and lifelong rereading. Together they discuss the prologue as a frame for all reality, John 17 as midrash on the Lord's Prayer, the theology of greatness, and Christian unity as gift before task. Together they ask how rereading John forms resilient communities of truth, love, and daring friendship. Episode Highlights "You can reread and reread and reread, and the levels go on deepening and deepening that it never comes to an end." "The meeting with God in John is through trusting Jesus." "Every time we read this as we are now, we are in the presence of the one we are talking about." "Unity, this unity is a gift before it's a task." "We are a centered set, not a bounded set. It's not the boundaries that define us, it's the center." About David Ford David F. Ford OBE is Regius Professor of Divinity Emeritus at Cambridge and a Fellow of Selwyn College. He founded the Cambridge Inter-Faith Programme, co-founded scriptural reasoning, and co-chairs the Rose Castle Foundation. His books include The Gospel of John: A Theological Commentary, Theology: A Very Short Introduction, and Meeting God in John. Learn more and follow at https://www.divinity.cam.ac.uk/directory/david-ford (Sources: Cambridge Faculty of Divinity; Center of Theological Inquiry, Princeton) Helpful Links and Resources Meeting God in John: https://spckpublishing.co.uk/meeting-god-in-john The Gospel of John: A Theological Commentary: https://bakeracademic.com/products/9781540964083_the-gospel-of-john Theology: A Very Short Introduction: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/theology-9780199679973 The Five Quintets, Micheal O'Siadhail: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481307093/the-five-quintets/ Rose Castle Foundation: https://www.rosecastlefoundation.org/home Show Notes Shared mentor Steven Sykes; Ford later succeeded him at Cambridge Reading the prologue aloud (John 1:1–18, NRSV) Light, life, word—simple Greek, inexhaustible depth "The levels go on deepening and deepening that it never comes to an end." Super abundance A theological ecosystem—for beginners and lifelong readers Meeting God, not merely studying John Thomas's "My Lord and my God"—the climactic theological statement Believing as trusting "We are in the presence of the one we are talking about." Exquisite and approachable The word as intercultural headline Five moods of faith: indicative, imperative, interrogative, optative, subjunctive Jesus's first words: "What are you looking for?" Read John every 90 days, like the Psalms 50-year friendship with poet Micheal O'Siadhail; The Five Quintets as improvisation on the Prologue Reading John 17 with Richard Hays and Richard Bauckham—21 sessions, Cambridge, 2009 John 17 as midrash on the Lord's Prayer "Unity is a gift before it's a task." The word "world" appears 16 times in John 17 Rose Castle Foundation: scriptural reasoning across divides Paul Cefalu's Johannine Renaissance—tumultuous eras turn to John Theology of greatness: foot washing versus the emperor's claim Signs of abundant life—Cana, feeding of the five thousand Daring friendships: crossing barriers as Jesus did "Any of us can begin this quiet revolution in our own corner of things." #GospelOfJohn #DavidFord #MeetingGodInJohn #ChristianUnity #ScripturalReasoning #John17 #Lent #Theology Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.

I Am, 2 of 7 from March 8, 2026 “Jesus lights up things we cannot see on our own.” John 8-9 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)SUMMARYThis sermon explores Jesus's declaration “I am the bread of life” from John 6, challenging listeners to examine what truly satisfies them and to recognize how often they approach Jesus with selfish, temporary desires. Pastor Michael emphasizes that genuine belief in Jesus is more than intellectual agreement; it is a trust that changes how we live and recognizes Jesus as the only true source of lasting fulfillment and eternal life.REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Cristopher Sanchez. Kyle Schwarber. Bryce Harper. Trea Turner. The list doesn't stop there. ESPN's ranking of the top 100 players in baseball has a surprisingly large number of Phillies in it. Their ranking will surprise you! Also on this edition of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY in Philadelphia, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight provides an update on how Aaron Nola and others are progressing as we near the midway point of spring training. John also speaks with MLB.com's Mike Petriello about two recent articles concerning the Phillies. Which NL East rotation has the chance to flame out more spectacularly, and where does Mike rank the Phillies in his Tiers of 30 MLB teams? Subscribe on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fMSJlk... Follow all WHYY podcasts here: https://whyy.org/radio-podcasts/ Read John at The Good Phight: https://www.thegoodphight.com Read Mike's Ranking of all 30 MLB Teams in Tiers here: https://www.mlb.com/news/tiers-of-2026-mlb-contenders Read Mike's NL East rotation story here: https://www.mlb.com/news/2026-nl-east-could-be-a-4-team-race

Bryce Harper is leaving the Phillies... along with Kyle Schwarber and reliever Brad Keller to begin play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic starting this week! Will a big Harper WBC performance be a springboard for an All Star 2026 season? As for the players still in Clearwater, there are a number of things to feel really good about right now, including hot starts from uber prospects Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford, and veterans Bryson Stott and Cristopher Sanchez. On Episode 1048 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss all that and much more, powered by WHYY! Subscribe on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fMSJlk... Follow all WHYY podcasts here: https://whyy.org/radio-podcasts/ Read John at The Good Phight: https://www.thegoodphight.com Read Justin at Baseball Prospectus: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/au.... Become a Member: https://whyy.org/membership. Buy Justin's NEW book, "Summer of the Cheap Weiners: What the 1941 Phillies Were Up To While Joe DiMaggio Was Making History" at Brookline Books! https://www.brooklinebooks.com/978195...

I Am, 1 of 7 from March 1, 2026 “Let your selfish desires drive you to Jesus, and let Jesus rewire your desires.” John 6 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)SUMMARYThis sermon explores Jesus's declaration “I am the bread of life” from John 6, challenging listeners to examine what truly satisfies them and to recognize how often they approach Jesus with selfish, temporary desires. Pastor Michael emphasizes that genuine belief in Jesus is more than intellectual agreement; it is a trust that changes how we live and recognizes Jesus as the only true source of lasting fulfillment and eternal life.REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Growing In God Podcast Program Number: GIG #290 Title: Purim—Anticipating Instant Change   Web Description: We can look at what is happening in the world today and feel like darkness is taking over; everything is getting worse and nothing is going to change. But the Scriptures give us a different picture. The Scriptures show us that things can change in an instant, and the story of Esther is a prime example of that. As we celebrate the Feast of Purim this year, let us anticipate that when we come before the King in our intercession, He will reverse the plot of destruction against God's people and turn our mourning into rejoicing.   Show Notes: The book of Esther records that the Jews established the Feast of Purim "for themselves and for their descendants and for all those who allied themselves with them." It was established so that all generations will remember how the annihilation that was determined and already set in motion was suddenly reversed. In an instant their mourning, sorrow, and fear of destruction were changed into a celebration of gladness and a holiday of feasting and rejoicing.   The Feast of Purim therefore is a celebration of instant change. When we celebrate it, we remember that no matter how bleak things are, everything can change in a moment. What could be bleaker than the plot for complete annihilation of the Jews in the time of Esther? Yet the reversal of that plot has been passed down to us as a remembrance that if we enter the presence of the King and bring our need to His attention, He will command the change and by His Word the destruction that is set to transpire will not happen.   As we see today with Hamas and Israel, satan is still set to destroy Israel and the Jewish people. And as we approach the time of the end, we are seeing satan's plot against the whole earth expand from the Jewish people into all humanity in his determination to destroy all flesh. But we also know by Purim and by the examples of the Scriptures that the plan of destruction can be completely reversed in a moment. So we do not let our hope be tainted by the negativity that surrounds us. We celebrate Purim this year with our hope renewed; and that hope is for instant change.   Key Verses:   •       Isaiah 60:1–3. "Darkness will cover the earth and deep darkness the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you." •       Esther 9:20–22. "It was … turned for them from sorrow into gladness and from mourning into a holiday." •       Mark 13:19–20. "Unless the Lord had shortened those days, no life would have been saved." •       Esther 9:23–25. "When it came to the king's attention, he commanded." •       Esther 9:26–28. "The Jews … made a custom for themselves and for their descendants and for all those who allied themselves with them." •       Isaiah 29:5–7. "It will happen instantly, suddenly." •       Isaiah 17:12–14. "At evening time, behold, there is terror! Before morning they are no more."   Quotes:   •       "You can look and say, 'How can this ever change? How can things ever really be restored to the Kingdom of God from the direction that they're going? How could good come out of such evil?' But we must know and understand that it can, and it will." •       "We celebrate before we see. We have a time of celebration as an expression not only of our faith, but our knowing that God can bring about deliverance and change and bring about another purpose and will." •       "This feast was consecrated by Mordecai for us as those who are allies with the Jewish people and with Israel. And so I proudly celebrate Purim, and I am thankful for my inclusion in its celebration."   Takeaways:   1.    Purim is an example of deliverance, repeated many times in the Scriptures, that things can change 180 degrees in just one moment. 2.    We as believers must live in the knowledge and faith that at any second God can move and everything can change. We cannot be tainted by the oppression of this age. 3.    We must never lose the reality in God that in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, everything can be different.   Scriptural Examples of Instant Change:   Purim. Read the book of Esther. Passover. Read Exodus 12 The Famine in Samaria. Read 2 Kings 7 The Resurrection. Read John 19:30—John 20:29   Resources:   Help Israel Now | Interviews From Israel

Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor | February 8, 2026 Referenced Scripture: John 13:34-35, Ephesians 5:25, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Ephesians 3:4-6 Reflection Questions:1. Mission Statement: Together, we lead people in becoming All In followers of Jesus. — Do you believe that an ALL IN follower of Jesus must live out their faith TOGETHER with other believers? Why or why not? 2. Read John 13:34-35 — How would you describe the way Jesus has loved us? What adjectives would you use? How is it even possible for us to love other people in that same way? 3. Jesus said the defining characteristic of an ALL IN follower is seen in our love for one another. How would you evaluate your love for other followers? How would you evaluate other followers' love for you? 4. Can we love Jesus while at the same time not be actively loving His church (other followers)? Why or why not? 5. What makes it difficult for you to love other followers this way? What barriers do you need to overcome? What are some practical ways you could seek to overcome those barriers? 6. For us to be known and loved (and to love and know others) requires vulnerability. What makes vulnerability difficult for people? Difficult for you? How can we create environments that foster greater vulnerability? 7. Shame → Shame isn't just feeling bad about yourself; it's a deep fear that you are unloveable; that if people knew who you really were, they would reject you. 8. How can shame create a barrier to authentic loving relationships? How can we overcome shame? How can we help others overcome shame? 9. How might Sunday Gatherings be different if everyone showed up with a mindset to know and love other people? What is something practical you can do this week to approach our gatherings differently? 10. How could your small group grow in the ability to know and love one another? What's your next step? Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard Connect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/children Connect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/students Give: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/give Gather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozeman Gather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/appGather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman  Chapters (00:00:00) - Imagine If Your Church Was Like a Family(00:03:26) - What Does It Mean to Be An All In Followers of Jesus(00:12:45) - You Are God's Temple(00:19:18) - What is the responsibility of the church(00:21:19) - The mystery of the early church(00:30:05) - The reasons Christians don't want to be in community(00:30:30) - Six Things That Keep Us From a Together Relationship(00:38:13) - The First Step of Together(00:42:45) - What's Your Next Step?(00:43:46) - Jesus' Love Prayer

Best-selling author, Inside Higher Ed columnist and educator John Warner joins IHE's editor in chief Sara Custer to discuss how institutions can continue to help students learn and grow when AI threatens to do everything for them. Read John's IHE column “Just Visiting” Check out John's latest book More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI

In this episode of the video course, we explore one of the most powerful concepts in personal transformation: unlocking your inner code. You'll learn how your false beliefs, old stories, and disconnected parts of self quietly shape your life — and how to rebuild a stronger, safer inner container that allows you to grow instead of staying stuck. Through storytelling, real-life examples, and practical reflection prompts, John walks you through: What You'll Learn: How false beliefs form and how they silently run your life Why dissolving them requires experience, not just mindset How to reconnect with the parts of you you've abandoned over time Why growth is a lifelong reunion with your inner self How to create a life container that supports expansion, confidence, and purpose Reflection Questions What false beliefs are cracking your life container? How are these beliefs rippling into your relationships, work, and self-esteem? What new experience can you give your body to prove the belief wrong? What part of you have you disconnected from? What would it look like to reunite with that version of you? This Episode Is For You If… ✔ You want to break patterns ✔ You want to feel more alive ✔ You're ready to meet yourself again ✔ You want to grow without self-judgment ✔ You're doing the work and want deeper tools

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In this episode of Hard Things to Bring Up in Therapy, we sit down with the questions people are often too afraid to ask out loud — the ones about love, loss, sex, shame, attachment, boredom, longing, and the quiet fear that maybe something is wrong with us. From wondering why “healthy love” feels boring after toxicity… to grieving a breakup someone else moved on from too quickly… to asking how often long-term couples should be intimate… to questioning why we attract emotionally unavailable partners… to the messy, human moments around sex, desire, loneliness, and readiness. These are the things we carry alone. This episode sets them down in the open. Why This Episode Matters These aren't just questions — they're emotional crossroads.Most people bring them into therapy last, if ever.But naming them is the beginning of healing, clarity, and choosing differently. Perfect For You If… You're in a season of confusion about love or relationships You're healing from a breakup You're dating but frustrated by your patterns You want a healthier relationship with intimacy and connection You're afraid to ask the questions that matter most Listen Now Every question in this episode is a doorway. Step through.

In this episode, we explore the questions people are often afraid to ask out loud — the confusing, intimate, and deeply human moments that shape our relationships. From wondering if you've ever truly been in love, to navigating sticky boundaries, to deciding whether to stay or leave… we're going there. We grouped your questions into three core themes to make the conversation grounded, digestible, and honest.