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Follow Saul's journey from feared persecutor to fervent missionary as he navigates the dangers of Jerusalem and embraces his new mission for Christ.In this episode, Saul returns to Jerusalem as an outcast, seeking acceptance from the believers he once persecuted. As he faces rejection and a plot to ...

Blessed Are the Merciful (Matthew 5:7) | Mercy, Forgiveness & the Heart of God Thomas Fretwell continues a study of the Beatitudes, drawing from Puritan Thomas Watson’s commentary to highlight the Sermon on the Mount as a guide toward the “Holy of Holies.” After reviewing earlier Beatitudes as a pro...

# 229 - King Joram & The Boiled Babies - In this episode of The Chosen People, Samaria collapses under siege—famine ravages the city, the king unravels, and despair blames the prophet—until Elisha declares a shocking promise of overnight deliverance. This episode wrestles with judgment and mercy, th...

What does it mean to age wisely in a culture obsessed with staying young? Jen Wilkin joins Nick Cady to discuss her book,  Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World , and the radically different stories that culture and Scripture tell about growing older. Jen explains the book’s central imag...

Experience Saul's transformation as he boldly declares his faith and embarks on a spiritual journey to deepen his connection with Christ, leaving behind his old life and embracing the new.In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, Saul, now a follower of Christ, publicly proclaims Jesus as the Messiah in...

# 228 - Elisha & The Floating Axe - In this episode of The Chosen People, a borrowed axe sinks in the Jordan and an army surrounds the city—but Elisha shows that God cares for both the smallest loss and the greatest threat. This is a story of trust, vision, and the unseen power that lifts what we th...

Witness Saul’s life-changing transformation as an enemy of Jesus is reborn into a new creation, setting him on a path that will change history forever.In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, Saul’s journey to Damascus is abruptly transformed by a divine encounter with Jesus, leaving him blinded and fi...

In this practical session from the Expositors Collective training event at Reliance Church in Temecula, California, Bryan Stupar introduces the inductive Bible study method. He defines it as slowing down to observe what the Bible says, understand what it means, and respond with worship and obedience...

# 227 - Naaman the Leper - In this episode of The Chosen People, Naaman the warrior arrives with gold, power, and pride—only to discover that healing cannot be bought, only received through humble obedience. But when Gehazi grasps for gain, the story turns, reminding us that God’s mercy is never for...

"The more Saul persecutes, the more the gospel grows, but he doesn't know that Jesus is pursuing him too!Saul, driven by zealous hatred, ruthlessly persecutes the followers of Jesus, demanding their renunciation or death. Despite his violent efforts, the message of Jesus spreads even further, but Sa...

# 226 - Elisha & The Shunammite - In this episode of The Chosen People, an unnamed woman from Shunem makes a simple room for Elisha—and finds herself face to face with God’s power to give life where hope had died. Her story reminds us that sometimes the greatest miracles begin in the quiet spaces of...

A chariot, a chance encounter, and a question that changed everything: What stands between you and your freedom?In this episode, Philip meets an Ethiopian nobleman who is searching for truth and freedom in the Scriptures. Through a divine encounter, Philip explains the gospel, leading the Ethiopian ...

Simon sought to buy the Holy Spirit’s power, but Peter’s fiery rebuke revealed a deeper truth—can a man truly purchase what only God freely gives?In Season 7, Episode 15 of The Jesus Podcast, we encounter Simon the Sorcerer, a man of power and influence in Samaria, who becomes intrigued by the messa...

Stephen’s final words before his martyrdom were not of anger or fear, but of forgiveness and a heavenly vision—what did he see that shook even his enemies?In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, we explore the story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, who stood up against powerful opposition with ...

# 225 - Elijah: The Chariot of Fire - In this episode of The Chosen People, Elisha walks the road of grief and inheritance as his mentor is carried into heaven by a whirlwind of flame. Left with nothing but a mantle and a promise, he learns that God’s power rests not on greatness, but on faithfulnes...

Witness the beginning of Saul's journey as he grapples with the radical faith of Stephen and the unsettling joy of Jesus' followers, igniting a conflict that will change the course of his life.In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, Saul is summoned by the Sanhedrin to help suppress the rapidly growin...

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger & Thirst for Righteousness (Matthew 5:6) | Sermon on the Mount Beatitudes Thomas Fretwell continues through the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, reviewing poverty of spirit, mourning over sin, and meekness, then focusing on “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousn...

# 224 - Elijah: Fire From Heaven - In this episode of The Chosen People, When King Ahaziah falls and faces death, he seeks answers from a false god instead of the living God. In 2 Kings 1, Elijah delivers a fiery warning that exposes the danger of misplaced trust and the mercy hidden even in judgmen...

Witness the unwavering faith of Peter and John as they face persecution, and follow Saul's journey into the heart of a city torn by the radical message of Jesus Christ.In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, Saul returns to Jerusalem to find the city divided by the teachings of Jesus’ followers, who b...

# 223 - Elijah: Ahab & The Dogs - In this episode of The Chosen People, King Ahab’s thirst for false prophecy leads him to the battlefield where God’s word proves unshakable. In this episode on 1 Kings 22, Elijah’s warning echoes as deception, pride, and judgment collide—reminding us that silencing ...

Join Stephen as he steps into a servant-leader role, embodying the true spirit of humility and service in the early church, making a lasting impact for the Kingdom of God.In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, the apostles choose seven men, including Stephen, to help care for the growing community of...

The Value and Power of Expository Preaching with Dr. Danny Hyde What gives expository preaching its power? It is not the preacher’s personality, originality, or exegetical brilliance. According to Dr. Danny Hyde, its power comes from the eternal God, who brings his eternal promise into time through ...

# 222 - Elijah: The Blood of Naboth - In this episode of The Chosen People, When Naboth refuses to sell his vineyard, Jezebel weaves a deadly plot that leaves the soil soaked with innocent blood. In this chilling episode from 1 Kings 21, discover how silence enables injustice—and why God’s justice n...

Witness the sobering consequences of deceit in the church as Ananias and Sapphira’s attempt to gain glory for themselves leads to a powerful display of God’s justice.In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, Ananias and Sapphira conspire to deceive the apostles by withholding part of their offering whil...

# 221 - Elijah: Jezebel, & Ahab’s War - In this episode of The Chosen People, When King Ahab faces invasion, God grants him an unexpected victory—but mercy given outside of obedience becomes his downfall. In this episode from 1 Kings 20, discover how compromise in the name of power can turn triumph ...

Experience the power of generosity and unwavering faith as Barnabas and the apostles embody the strength of a community united by love and service to God.In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, Andrew struggles with fear for Peter’s safety while Barnabas demonstrates remarkable generosity by selling h...

What happens when commitment begins to slip within a ministry team? In this episode of the  When She Serves Podcast , Brenda Leavenworth is joined by Shirley Ruiz and Tami Peña for the third conversation in the series on  dysfunction in ministry . This episode focuses on  lack of commitment —one of ...

Witness the unshakable courage of Peter and John as they defy the powerful religious elite, determined to proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ against all odds.In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, Peter and John stand boldly before the religious leaders who demand they stop speaking in the name of Je...

What happens when a beggar is healed and a crowd witnesses the undeniable power of God? Find out in this miraculous moment!In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, Peter and John walk a healed beggar into the temple, where the miracle sparks awe and a message of repentance and renewal. Peter preaches b...

# 224 - Elijah: Fire From Heaven - In this episode of The Chosen People, When King Ahaziah falls and faces death, he seeks answers from a false god instead of the living God. In 2 Kings 1, Elijah delivers a fiery warning that exposes the danger of misplaced trust and the mercy hidden even in judgmen...

What happens when the beggar receives more than he ever expected? Tune in to witness the life-changing power of Jesus.In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, Peter and John encounter a lame beggar outside the temple gates, where Peter offers something far greater than silver or gold—the miraculous hea...

# 223 - Elijah: Ahab & The Dogs - In this episode of The Chosen People, King Ahab’s thirst for false prophecy leads him to the battlefield where God’s word proves unshakable. In this episode on 1 Kings 22, Elijah’s warning echoes as deception, pride, and judgment collide—reminding us that silencing ...

Why is happiness so difficult to find—and does God actually care whether we are happy? Jen Oshman joins Nick Cady to discuss her book  Why Is It So Hard to Be Happy?  Together, they examine the common Christian distinction between happiness and joy, what the Bible means when it calls people “blessed...

Discover the supernatural love and unity that transformed Peter and the early church in this epic episode of The Jesus Podcast!In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, Peter and the apostles experience a supernatural unity among believers. As the apostles witness a miraculous healing and fellowship wit...

# 222 - Elijah: The Blood of Naboth - In this episode of The Chosen People, When Naboth refuses to sell his vineyard, Jezebel weaves a deadly plot that leaves the soil soaked with innocent blood. In this chilling episode from 1 Kings 21, discover how silence enables injustice—and why God’s justice n...