Crossroads| Ep 14| Happy Lies & the Modern Gospel of Self

Exposit | Ep 36|John 13:1-20|The Son Came To Serve

In John 13, we step into one of the most intimate and theologically rich moments in the Gospel of John—the Upper Room before the cross. Jesus knows the hour has come. He knows the Father has given all things into His hands. And knowing all of this, He rises from the table, lays aside His garments, and takes the posture of a servant. What follows is more than a lesson in humility—it is a revelation of divine love in action. Christ washes the feet of His disciples, including those who will misunderstand Him, abandon Him, and betray Him. In the shadow of Judas’ treachery and Peter’s coming denial, Jesus demonstrates a love that is not reactionary, but sovereign and deliberate—love “to the end.” This passage confronts our assumptions about greatness, authority, and honor. In the kingdom of God, glory is revealed not through grasping power, but through laying it down. Yet this humility is not weakness—it flows from the Son’s full awareness of His divine authority. We also see the sharp contrast between true cleansing and false belonging: “Unless I wash you, you have no share with me.” The washing of feet points beyond itself to the deeper cleansing Christ alone provides. Finally, Jesus establishes the pattern for His people: those sent in His name carry His presence, and to receive them is to receive Him. The servant King forms a servant people. This is not merely a call to humility—it is a revelation of who Christ is in the hour of darkness and glory colliding. · Jesus rose from supper, a place of rest and comfort. · Jesus rose from His throne in heaven, a place of rest and comfort. · Jesus laid aside His garments, taking off His covering. · Jesus laid aside His glory, taking off His heavenly covering. · Jesus took a towel and girded Himself, being ready to work. · Jesus took the form of a servant, and came ready to work. · Jesus poured water into a basin, ready to clean. · Jesus poured out His blood to cleanse us from the guilt and penalty of sin. · Jesus sat down again (John 13:12) after washing their feet. · Jesus sat down at the right hand of God the Father after cleansing us,

Exposit | Ep 35|John 12:27-50| The Glory of the Cross

In John 12:27–50, Jesus enters the final moments before the cross and reveals something shocking: the cross was never a tragedy — it was the glory of God on full display. In this episode of Exposit, we examine how Christ is glorified through both salvation and judgment. Why did so many reject Jesus even after witnessing His miracles? What does it mean that God hardens hearts? And how does the cross simultaneously save God’s people while condemning the unbelieving world? This passage confronts our love for the praise of man, exposes the darkness of unbelief, and points us to the sovereign glory of God revealed in the crucified Christ. “The cross glorifies God by redeeming His own and judging the wicked at the same time.”

Exposit | Ep 34|John 12:12-26| The Cost of Following The King

Most people love the idea of Jesus as King… until they realize what kind of King He actually is. In John 12:12–26, the crowd welcomes Jesus with palm branches, shouting “Hosanna!” They celebrate Him. They honor Him. They think they understand Him. But they’re wrong. Because just days later, that same road of celebration leads to a cross. In this episode, we break down the Triumphal Entry—but not from the angle you usually hear. Instead of focusing on the crowd, we focus on what Jesus says next: 👉 “Whoever loves his life loses it.” 👉 “If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me.” This is where Christianity gets uncomfortable. Following Jesus isn’t about adding Him to your life—it’s about losing your life for Him. We’ll walk through: - Why the crowd misunderstood Jesus - How the cross redefines what “glory” really means - The true cost of discipleship - What it actually looks like to follow the King If your faith has never cost you anything, this passage forces a hard question: Are you part of the crowd… or are you actually following Him? 📖 Passage: John 12:12–26 🎙 Podcast: Exposit #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #John12 #Discipleship #FollowJesus

Exposit | Ep 33| John 12:1-11| Judas vs. Mary: Two Hearts Revealed

In John 12:1–11, Jesus arrives in Bethany just days before the Passover and the shadow of the cross. At the table, Mary of Bethany takes an extraordinary step of devotion—anointing Jesus with costly perfume and wiping His feet with her hair. What looks like waste in the eyes of the room is revealed by Jesus as true preparation for His burial. But not everyone sees it that way. Judas Iscariot objects, masking greed with concern for the poor, revealing a heart already turning away from Christ. In contrast, Mary’s act exposes a love that is willing to give everything for Jesus, even when misunderstood. This passage draws a sharp line between two hearts in the presence of Christ—one shaped by worship, the other by self-interest. And in the middle of it all stands Lazarus, living proof of resurrection power, drawing crowds and intensifying the plot against Jesus. In this episode of Exposit, we walk through this powerful scene and ask what it reveals about true devotion, false religion, and the worth of Christ when He is rightly seen.

Crossroads| Ep 14| Happy Lies & the Modern Gospel of Self

In this episode of Crossroads, we dive into Melissa Dougherty’s book Happy Lies and explore the rise of New Thought spirituality in modern culture and Christianity. We break down: * The historical roots of New Thought * How spiritual language gets redefined over time * Why ideas like “manifestation,” “positive confession,” and self-focused spirituality resonate so deeply in modern culture * The overlap between New Thought and today’s therapeutic, inward-focused worldview * And why Christianity offers something fundamentally different than self-help or self-optimization This episode is not an attack on therapy or psychology, but a deeper discussion about the modern tendency to locate human transformation almost entirely within the self. Is the answer found in looking inward—or in looking to Christ? Join us as theology meets culture.