JCE ep 11.19.25 Sacred Marriage, Seasons II, Poems II; Generation Gap; Good News, Sins Forgiven; Be Bold and Strong
Release Date: 11/18/2025
JCE ep 4.1.26 Sacred Marriage, Ruth and Naomi I; Jaden Ivey's Blessing; That 70s Kid, Weird Schooling; Introducing Paul
Jesus Changes Everything
Today Lisa and I begin a conversation on God's grace in the lives of Ruth and Naomi. I consider the blessing of persecution in light of Jaden Ivey's release by the Chicago Bulls. I remember weird curricula in schools in the 70s and explore the importance of Paul's epistolary introductions.
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JCE ep 3.25.26 Sacred Marriage, Jael; Confessing His Grace; Appeal; Reversing Entropy
Jesus Changes Everything
Lisa and I discuss the "ministry" of Jael in driving a tent peg into Sisera's head. Plus, the glory of revealing our shame, how we ought to expose our failures to reveal His grace. We seek, once again, ministry partners, and finally, rejoice in the reversal wrought by our Lord's resurrection.
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JCE ep 3.18.26 Sacred Marriage, Deborah; You Know, For My Trouble; Prophets, Daniel; Gifts and the Giver
Jesus Changes Everything
Lisa and I discuss the remarkable prophetess and judge in Isarel, Deborah. I consider the awkwardness of unwritten rules when it comes to paying workers. I give a summary of the ministry and message of the prophet Daniel and conclude by reminding us that we are to look through His good gifts to Him, the Giver.
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JCE ep 3.11.26 Sacred Marriage, Rahab; Broken Window Fallacy; Good News, Touching His Cloak; Crushing Ingratitude
Jesus Changes Everything
Lisa and I continue our look at women in the Bible, today exploring the redemption story of Rahab. In light of the war in Iran I remind us how and why the Broken Window Fallacy is indeed a fallacy. Our Good News segment looks at the woman who touched Jesus' cloak and the little girl Jesus raised from the dead. Finally, the destructive reality of ingratitude, in the world and in the church.
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JCE ep 3.4.26 Sacred Marriage, Miriam; WAR; That 70s Kid, Flying Machines; Spurgeon, the Jolly Calvinist
Jesus Changes Everything
Lisa and I discuss the grace in the life of Miriam. I consider the Iran War, Just War Theory and the limits of the Commander-in-Chief. Plus, the flying toys of the 1970s and how Spurgeon was a model of Calvinist fidelity.
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Jesus Changes Everything ep. 2.25.26 Sacred Marriage Sovereign Grace Fellowship; State of the Communion; Appeal; Communion of the Saints
Jesus Changes Everything
Lisa and I speak about our church, Sovereign Grace Fellowship, and our plans for the future. I consider the state of the church in our day, and seek out ministry partners. Finally, how to better see Christ in His bride.
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JCE Ep 2.18.26 Sacred Marriage, Moses' Mother; Tariff Toppling Tariffs; Prophets, Ezekiel; Battling Believers
Jesus Changes Everything
Lisa and I discuss the faith and courage of Moses' mothers. I consider how tariff threats have brought down tariffs, explore the life and minisry of Ezekiel and cover how the hunger for power animates fights among believers.
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JCE ep 2.11.26 Sacred Marriage- My Valentine; Epstein, Unrest and Peace; Good News, Fasting; Communion of the Saints
Jesus Changes Everything
I give thanks for the manifold blessings of my wife. I consider the need for peace in the face of cultural uncertainty, explore Jesus' teaching on why His disciples did not fast and explain the glory and beaut of the communion of the saints.
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JCE ep 2.4.26 Sacred Marriage, Rachel and Leah; War in Iran? That 70s Kid, Bologna!; Drive Them Out
Jesus Changes Everything
Lisa and I discuss Rachel and Leah, drawing insight from our new mom sister ewes. Then, Iran, just war, and "national interests." In That 70s Kid we remember foods we ate then but rarely eat now. Finally, the folly of Israel's failure to finish the job in the Promised Land.
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JCE ep 1.28.26 Sacred Marriage, Rebekah; Lola and Lollipop; Prophets, Ezekiel; Creation and Charity
Jesus Changes Everything
Lisa and I discuss the faith and faithfulness of Rebekah. I give thanks for our latest farm blessings, new born lambs, Lola and Lollipop. I explore the message of Ezekiel and then consider why the doctrine of creation is important, but error on it isn't heresy.
info_outlineLisa and I continue our discussion on her astonishing poems celebrating God's grace and the power of snow. I bemoan the generation gap and encourage sharing culture across the generations. I argue we should have been offended when Jesus forgave the paralytic's sins, and remind us all that we have a world to conquer, and that our Hero is always with us.