The Jesus Conversations Podcast

2-19-25 Predestined to live as Jesus

What does "predestination" mean? Many of us believe it has to do with some being saved and others not. What if it doesn't mean that at all? Listen to our discussion today on what God really says in Romans 8:29.

 

Notes

Scriptures: Rom. 8:19-22; 28-30; 1 Cor. 15:22, 28

Book: JP Eby The Savior of the World

http://www.kingdombiblestudies.org/eBooks/Savior%20of%20the%20World.pdf

 

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Podcast 2-5-25 "Where should I go to church"?

"Where should I go to church"? This is a question that many of us are being asked these days, both by friends and family. Our group shares in this podcast their own experiences and insights on this topic. Is this question evidence of God's leading, and can we trust His guidance will prevail? How can we best assist God in growing His children in the truth?

 

NOTES

1 Cor. 4:15 - Fathers
Rom. 12; Eph. 4; 1 Cor. 12 - spiritual graces

AI diagram of the definition of the Greek word symmorphous:

                     One Body 

Personality A             Personality B 

Mind                           Mind 

Will                              Will 

Emotions                    Emotions 

 

 

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Podcast 1-29-25 "What is Symmorphy*?"

Our discussion in this episode centers again on the experience of sharing our lives with Jesus. This reality is what Paul calls summorphous in the original Greek scripture. It means "sharing the same form as". How does it work in practical terms? How do two persons - me and Jesus - share the same form or vessel and interact in life? 

Notes 

Strongs 4832

Summorphous

συμμόρφουs

Adj-AMP

Conformed, having the same form as

*The term symmorphy has been coined by Daniel Yordi in his textual series entitled  "Symmorphy" and can be found at https://christrevealed.info/

Book reference - Jordon Petersen, We Who Wrestle with God. 

Fathom Notetaker -the blank image pane in the video is an AI note-taking tool applied by the host Dennis Deardorff 

 

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Living the abundant life 1-22-25

What is it like to live with Jesus every day? How do we look at others and our circumstances?

Dennis and Arnold talk about having the joy and fun of living with Jesus, and seeing how He leads in the interaction with people and experiences. It is what Jesus describes as having life and it more abundantly (Jn 10:10)

 

Notes

Dennis' book: Knowing Jesus, Discovering how Jesus lives as me. Available on Amazon

 

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Podcast 1-15-25 "What's in it for me?"

Is it about the rewards? What's in Christianity for me?

Dennis and his friends discuss the issue with current Christian media and teaching that portrays God as our conditional advocate. Does God love us with an expectation? What is the true expectation of our faith? Is it about outcomes and destiny, or a life full of the knowledge of Jesus and the Father? 

Notes and links

Pagan Christianity - book

Knowing Inside Jesus - diagram

Knowing Inside Jesus - Created in Him audio podcast
The Commission

 

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Knowing Inside Jesus - "Created in Him" 1-9-25

Jesus said, "In that day you will know that…you are in Me…." (Jn. 14:20) Do you know this truth to be real in your mind and heart? Do you know that you exist inside of Jesus? In this podcast, Dennis continues his discussion of how he is coming to know this truth for himself. This is the second of his podcast discussions on this topic. Listen or watch as he expounds on how we are created in Jesus from John 1:1-3.

See below for the links to the previous podcast and notes for this discussion.

 

 

Notes

Knowing Inside Jesus – Introduction (Knowing the Father)

Knowing Inside Jesus – Diagram

Knowing Inside Jesus - Created in Jesus

 

Previous Podcasts

JAU Podcast 9-29-24 "Knowing the Father" - audio

JAU Podcast 9-29-24 "Knowing the Father" - video

JAU Podcast 12-22-24 "What is God up to?"

In this pre-Christmas episode of the Jesus as Us podcast, Dennis and David Fulton talk about what they think God has been doing this last year. They are especially interested in what God may be doing in regards to the revelation of Christ in us. How do we see this revelation spreading or increasing in people's hearts across the world and here in the US? Listen or watch, and be encouraged by what is happening in these exciting days. 

NOTES 
Article: Sign of Great Hope, Religious Leaders See a Fourth Great Awakening as Americans Flock to Christianity. 

Hallow Prayer App

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JAU Podcast with Bettendorf's 11-24-24 "The Three J's"

In this episode, Dennis interviews longtime friends Jerry and Joan Bettendorf. Hear their story about growing up, marriage, careers, and how they came to know Jesus. Hear especially how the revelation of Jesus now living in them has impacted their lives. They now introduce themselves as the "Three J's - Jerry, Joan, and Jesus". You will enjoy this couple and their testimony as to the reality of living as Jesus. 

NOTES
Jesus Calling, Sarah Young 
Write to the Bettendorf's at - jbettendorf@comcast.net

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JAU Podcast with David Fulton 11-19-24 "Grasping God's Love"

We are back! 

After a several weeks hiatus for travel, Dennis returns with this episode featuring David Fulton discussing how to grasp the love of God. They expressed concerns about how modern Christian theology has become distorted, often focusing too much on salvation, heaven, and hell, rather than on God's unconditional love and the true message of the gospel. 

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JAU Podcast with Steve Fivecoat 10-20-24 "Just show up"

In this episode, Dennis talks with his good friend Steve Fivecoat about his life with Jesus. Steve shares how knowing Jesus lives in him has impacted his life and helped him through some tough times recently. Hearing Steve's testimony may help you better understand the reality of Christ in your life. 

Notes:
Henry Blackaby, Experiencing God 
Norman Grubb, Yes, I am
Steve's book: Rescue Me - available on Amazon
Steve's email - s.fivecoat@comcast.net
Steve's Facebook page: Steve's Stories  - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063880033006

 

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