The Jesus Conversations Podcast

JAU Zoom Meeting 4-21-24 "Am I really free?"

In this episode, our group continues to explore what it means to live inside of Jesus, as mentioned in John 14:20 "you in Me". We begin to explore the concept of freedom in Jesus and how we experience it. To get a better picture of this freedom, we first tried to define sin and how it enslaves us. 

NOTES 
Slave Bible - https://youtu.be/lvKUOuYn1-c?si=le7b1UtLb6vJ-v8Z

Scriptures: Rom. 8:2; Gal. 5:1; 2 Cor. 3:17

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JAU Zoom Meeting 4-14-24 "I am not a sinner"

Today, our group talks about what it is like to not be aware of sin. Living in Jesus means that one does not have any awareness of sin or guilt in their lives. How can this be true when our churches continue to teach that we are still sinners? 

Notes 
Scriptures: Rom. 6:11; 8:1; 2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Jn 3:6 
Book: NT Wright, Paul, a biography. 

 

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JAU Zoom Meeting 4-7-24 "Do I need to go to church?"

In this episode, one of our attendees, who has not attended church in awhile, announced he was going to church today. This opened up the question, should we encourage people to attend church today, knowing that the common narrative does not match our current perspective? Is there value in attending church, especially if we know so many people are leaving? 

NOTES 
Books: Wayne Jacobsen, So you don't want to go to church anymore, and He loves me. 
PDF: Dennis D, Spiritual Revelation Phases https://nwmenscoalition.files.wordpress.com/2023/08/spiritual-revelation-phases-.pdf

Scriptures: Jn 14:20; 17:3, 21; 1 Jn 2:12-14; 1 Cor. 4:15

JAU Zoom Meeting 3-31-24 "The Two-Edged Story"

David Fulton joins Dennis in this episode to discuss the subject of Easter and how it is portrayed in contemporary Christianity. David suggests from a quote by Philip Yancy that it is a "two edged story". What does he mean, and how is it that believers still have trouble losing their guilt and shame even after hearing the Easter narrative? 

NOTES 

Philip Yancey, The Jesus I never knew. 
Scriptures: 2 Cor 5:21; Isa. 53-55; Jn 14:20 
Great American Family - media channel 
Barbara Tuchman - historian, author 

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JAU Zoom Meeting 3-24-24 "Are you a palm waiver"

In this episode, our group discussed how traditions like Palm Sunday keep Christianity focused on the past, not the present reality of being in Christ and He in us.  While rituals have value, they unintentionally lead the church to see Jesus as a historical figure, rather than its living reality. Are you waving palms for Christ living in you now? 

Notes:
Mike Bickle: Passion for Jesus 
Heb. 10:19-22; Rev. 7:9,10
The Passion of the Christ 

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JAU Focus Session 3-20-24 "All will be reconciled"

In this episode of our focus sessions, our group reviews the last chapter in J Preston Eby's book Saviour of the World, "Reconciliation in the heaven". It may shock many to learn that even the Devil will humbly bow before the Lord in the final reconciliation of ALL things. 

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JAU Zoom Meeting 3-17-24 "You ARE in Jesus"

John 14:20 says we are in Jesus, but when did that occur? Our group today discusses the reality that we have already been placed in Jesus before the world was even formed. That means we have been in Jesus and He in the Father, and we didn't even know it! 

Notes on today's discussions: 

Book: Pagan Christianity, Barna and Viola
Movie: Peace River, Up Faith & Family Streaming channel 
David's Quote: "I could not, with a clear conscience, ask God to take me safely through this war, but I can ask Him for strength and courage to do my job." Soldier  Randel Harris from The Day of Battle by Rick Attkinson
Streaming Series: The Chosen, available on Netflix, Peacock, Up Faith and Family, Angel Studios. 
Scriptures: 1 Cor. 1:30; Eph 1:4 

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JAU Zoom Meeting 3-10-24 "The Open Door"

In this episode of our JAU Sunday Zoom Meeting, we continue to explore the experience of living in Jesus. Our journey into Him leads us to a fascinating realm full of wonder and mystery beyond words. Just where is this realm, and do we need to die to go there? What is the value to our lives in being allowed to see through the "open door"? 

Notes

Some of this recording contains audio by a train conductor from a train a member was riding during the Zoom meeting. 
David's scripture quotations - Ps 16:8; 2 Tim. 3:13-15
Dennis scripture mention - Heb. 11:13
Madonna's invitation from God - Madonna Says She 'Spoke to God' When in a Coma and Said 'No' to His Question - Controversy - WN365 (wrestlingnews365.com)

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JAU Focus Session 3-6-24 "The Unpardonable Sin"

In this episode, our focus group looks at one of the most misunderstood and improperly taught scriptures in the Bible. Listen or watch as we discuss how the author J Present Eby in his book Savior of the World interprets this passage in light of God's overall plan for the reconciliation of the Jews in the next age. You will not have to worry ever again about this fearsome phrase. 

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Notes 
PBS Series: "The US and the Holocaust" 

 

JAU Zoom Meeting 3-3-24 "What is Up?"

Today's conversation is a lesson in "spiritual geography". Where is heaven? Is it up, over there or all around? We discuss the reality of our current existence in heaven, which is contrary to the modern Christian teaching of heaven after death. Which view is more exciting? 

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NOTES 
Scriptures today: Phil. 3:20,21; John 3:13; Col. 3:1,2
Movie: "Love, Kennedy"