Before Time Began: John’s Christmas Story Revealed

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Pastor Mike dives into God’s Word and unpacks what it really means for our daily lives. No complicated theology, just real, practical truth straight from Scripture that encourages, challenges, and inspires. 

Mike Franklin is the Legacy Pastor at The Torch, a church renowned for its commitment to pastoral care and spiritual leadership. As an influential religious leader, Mike carries years of experience in guiding spiritual communities and fostering deep, meaningful faith experiences. He is celebrated for his insightful interpretations of scripture and his ability to connect with audiences through his teachings. Mike also engages with wider audiences as a host on Morning Light, a segment on My Country 99.3 WCON, where he imparts wisdom on spiritual matters and the power of faith.

Episode Notes:

As we approach Christmas, Pastor Mike Franklin opens Scripture Unlocked by exploring one of the most powerful and overlooked Christmas passages in the Bible: John 1:1–13. Written in a time of persecution and false claims of divinity, the Gospel of John boldly declares who Jesus truly is—the eternal Word, the Creator of all things, and the Light that darkness cannot overcome.

In this episode, Mike unpacks the historical context surrounding the Apostle John, including the Roman emperor Domitian’s claim to be god, and explains how John’s opening words directly confront that lie. Listeners will discover what it means that Jesus existed before time began, how life and light flow from Him alone, and why true transformation only comes through being born again in Christ.

This teaching connects theology, history, and everyday life—reminding us that many things still compete for lordship in our lives today. Football, success, money, power, and identity all pale in comparison to the One who spoke the universe into existence.

If you’re searching for meaning, purpose, or light in dark seasons, this episode points clearly and compassionately to the only source that cannot be extinguished.

📖 Scripture Focus: John 1:1–13