The Jesus Conversations Podcast

1-21-26 Believing into Jesus

It is amazing what a little preposition makes, especially in the language of the original Greek New Testament. For most English translations, John 3:16 has one basic meaning, but when you see the preposition used in the original Greek, you see something profound. You won't read this famous verse the same anymore.

Listen or watch our group discuss what this preposition is and why it is important to our understanding of Jesus in us and us in Him.

 

Notes

Scriptures: Jn 3:15,16; Rom. 13:14; Eph. 4: 20-25; Col. 3:12-14

 

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1-7-26 The Big Question

Have you ever been asked a question that challenged or caused you to open your mind to a different way of seeing things? Our conversation today looked at the power of provocative questions, like the one Jesus asked the woman at the well in John 4. His question broke open the woman's perceptions of God and the true source of life.

Many Christians are also locked into a theological framework that prevents them from seeing who and where God is in their lives. They need to be asked a question that will break open their strongly held belief systems.

 

NOTES

Movie: I Robot

The Chosen, "I have called you by name".

Books: Henry Blackaby, Experiencing God; Frank Viola, God's Favorite Place on Earth; The Jesus Manifesto.

 

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12-31-25 "This isn't for you"

In this last episode of the year, Scott Wakefield joins Dennis to talk about Scott's latest blog post. Where do people try to find the self-assurance they need to face a world full of uncertainty? Scott talks again about his own personal journey of escaping the bondage of self-seeking pleasure and finding a new identity and affirmation in Jesus. You will find this conversation touching.

 

Notes

Scotts Blog- https://myscottpage.blogspot.com/, 12/24/25 #2054

Jedidiah Bila Podcast - jedidiahbila.com

Mary Magdalene - The Chosen, "I have called you by name".

Frankin Graham: "God hates" https://share.newsbreak.com/gf0rw67w?s=i3

Scott's email: scot-wak@hotmail.com

 

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12-24-25 "If you have seen Me..."

In this Christmas season of 2025, what is most needed is a true perception of God and Christianity. There is a growing mistrust and anti-Christian sentiment among people today, which is being supported by current Christian messaging itself. God and Christianity are being seen as exclusive, bigoted, and prejudiced. It's God is a God who "hates".

Our discussion in this podcast focuses on how these incorrect perceptions can be changed through the manifestation of Jesus in our lives.

 

Notes

Frankin Graham: "God hates" https://share.newsbreak.com/gf0rw67w?s=i3

Military Spiritual Fitness: JUST IN: Hegseth Announces End Of 'Unacceptable' Army Spiritual Fitness Guide

Scripture: Luke 3:6

Poem: Longfellow, "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day"  Song Stories: I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY

 

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12-17-25 "Jesus, are You really in me?"

There are so many challenges to the fact that Christ lives in us. Unfortunately, the primary challenge is current Christian teaching itself. For one, it holds that modern faith still rests on external ritual, not internal reality. For another, Christianity's "future oriented" focus creates a disconnect with present reality. By framing salvation as a ticket to heaven, it overlooks the immediate, transformative power of Christ's presence, leaving believers vulnerable to fear and guilt. Also, it teaches that spiritual growth is an academic process, when the truth is it's a "travail" of Christ being revealed through us through life's circumstances.

Listen or watch this podcast edition, and be encouraged as our team discusses how to know Jesus lives in us.

 

Notes

"The First Christmas" by Kevin Costner, on Hulu and Disney+

NT Wright videos: Available on YouTube.

John 14:20; Gal. 2:20; Col. 1:27; 3:4

 

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12-10-25 Why I don't fear God

Christianity has unfortunately been based on a fear narrative. We have been told that we must fear God because of what He can do to us, especially in the next life. But is that the gospel according to Paul? This week, our group discusses how Jesus has changed the narrative of Christianity from fear to love.

 

NOTES

Scriptures: John 3:16-17; 2 Tim. 1:7

Books: J.P Eby, Savior of the World; Loyal Hurley, The outcome of infinite grace.

 

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11-26-25 Sinking into Jesus

In the face of life's pressures and adversities, where do we find peace and rest? In this episode, our group talks about how learning to "sink into Jesus" brings peace and thankfulness that surpasses human understanding. With the lens of John 14:20, we realize how living inside of Jesus and He in us opens up so much we have not seen concerning Scripture and life.

 

Notes

Scriptures: John 14:20; Rom. 13:14; Phil. 4:6,7; Col. 2:6,7

NT Wright video: What Story is the Bible Really Telling? | What I've Learned with N.T. Wright 

 

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11-5-25 What is God's judgment?

After reading that God loves the world in John 3:16, you then read in 3:17 that God is also judging. Isn't that a contradiction? How can a loving God also be a God of judgment? The key is understanding what judgment means. Listen or watch as our group discusses the importance of seeing this topic through the perspective of John 14:20.

 

Notes

Scriptures: John 3:16-19

 

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10-29-26 How to feel loved

Everyone wants to feel loved. It has been described as the basic need of mankind. But how does God feel loved? What does He do to meet the need in His heart for love? The answer is that He loves first. In this podcast, our group discusses the basic principle of knowing and experiencing love. It is in showing love first.

 

Notes

Scriptures: Jn. 3:16; Rom 5:8; 1 Jn 3:16; I Jn 4:10; 1 Cor. 13:5

 

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10-22-25 I am not perishing

The Concordant Literal New Testament translates John 3:15 this way - that everyone believing on Him should not be perishing but may be having eonian life. What does it mean to not be perishing? And what is eonian life? Listen or watch as our group goes deep into unpacking what God is really saying in this verse.

 

Notes

Jn. 3:15

Gen. 3:2-5

2 Cor. 4:16

 

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