On this week's (second) episode Joe and Rick discuss Mark 16, recounting the resurrection of Jesus, his appearances to the disciples, and his commission and ascension to heaven. They discuss how the women—Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome—discovered an empty tomb and encountered an angel who announced that Jesus had risen. They highlight that despite the miraculous declaration, the disciples initially struggled with disbelief until Jesus appeared to them in person, confirming his resurrection with physical proofs. The conversation also covers Jesus’ Great Commission, where he rebukes the apostles for their unbelief and sends them out to preach the gospel, promising that miraculous signs will follow those who believe. Lastly, Joe and Rick address textual issues regarding the ending of Mark, affirming that the majority of manuscripts support the inclusion of these verses as authentic and essential to the resurrection account.

In this episode Joe and Tim discuss events leading up to and including Jesus’ arrest, trial, and crucifixion as described in Mark 14:43 through the end of chapter 15, with a focus on the Good Friday narrative. They review Judas’s betrayal—using a kiss as a signal—and the subsequent scene where the disciples flee and Peter ultimately denies knowing Jesus. They explore how the trial was conducted through illegal procedures and inconsistent, false testimonies, with Jesus responding only briefly yet powerfully by affirming his identity as the Christ who will be exalted at the right hand of power. The discussion then shifts to Jesus’ crucifixion, where Roman soldiers mock him by dressing him in purple, placing a crown of thorns on his head, and offering him sour wine, all while fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. Finally, Joe and Time discuss Jesus’ burial by Joseph of Arimathea—with Nicodemus aiding him—and reflects on how this somber event galvanized these two Jewish leaders into coming into the open.

On this week's episode Joe and Tim discuss Mark 11. They talk about Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), where Jesus demonstrates authority by instructing disciples to bring him a colt. The crowd welcomes Jesus as a king, laying coats and palm branches on the road, symbolizing royal honor. Jesus then curses an unfruitful fig tree, symbolically reflecting Jerusalem's spiritual barrenness, and cleanses the temple, asserting his authority over it. The fig tree's withering symbolizes impending judgment on Jerusalem due to its lack of repentance. Lastly, they discuss Jesus teaching on the power of prayer, emphasizing the necessity of forgiveness for effective prayer and authority in faith.

On this week's episode Joe and Tim discuss Mark 14, where Jesus prepares his disciples for his imminent departure and the unfolding events leading to his crucifixion. They address the significance of the anointing in Bethany, emphasizing the woman’s costly act as a preparation for Jesus' burial. They also examine the institution of the Lord’s Supper during Passover, highlighting how it transforms the traditional Jewish meal into a new covenant symbol of fellowship with Christ. The conversation delves into the disciples’ misunderstandings and internal struggles, particularly their inability to grasp the full implications of Jesus’ words (yet.. but they will), including the foretold betrayal by Judas and Peter’s impending denial.

On this week's episode Joe and Tim discuss the complexity of interpreting Mark 13, highlighting Jesus' predictions about the destruction of Jerusalem and the end times. Tim explains how the disciples wrongly assumed the coming of the kingdom with earthly power within several years. Jesus corrected their timeline with warnings of trials, persecution, and false prophets. They note that Jesus' prediction of the temple’s destruction was fulfilled literally when Romans dismantled it stone by stone for melted gold. They conclude with a discussion of Jesus call to watchfulness—and stress that Christians are called to think long term, but be prepared for Jesus' return at anytime.

On this week's episode Joe and Rick explore Mark 12. They discuss Jesus' parable about vineyard workers who violently reject the owner's representatives, illustrating religious leaders' rejection of God's messengers, including Jesus himself. Joe and Rick also discuss Jesus' clever response to the trap question about paying taxes to Caesar: give to Caesar what belongs him... but unto God what belongs to God. Next, they examine a challenge posed by the Sadducees regarding marriage and resurrection, prompting Jesus to clarify the nature of life after death. Finally, Joe and Rick reflect on Jesus' teaching about the greatest commandment

On this week's episode Tim and Joe highlight how different people approach Jesus and his surprising responses. The Pharisees unsuccessfully try to trap Jesus on divorce, only to find themselves outsmarted when he appeals to creation rather than the law. The disciples let the Pharisees and a wealthy man through to Jesus, but block the children—the very ones He most eagerly welcomes. They talk about the rich young ruler who confidently asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life, only to walk away disappointed when Jesus raises the stakes, asking him to give up his wealth. Finally, Joe and Tim contrast the posture that James and John approach Jesus with (asking him to do whatever they want), and Bartimeus who cries out to Jesus for mercy. Jesus delights to give mercy to those who cry out to Him.

On this week's episode Joe and Tim walk discuss the Transfiguration and Jesus' healing of a demon-possessed boy. They explore the disciples’ ongoing confusion about Jesus' death and resurrection, their misguided arguments about status, and Jesus’ warnings about sin and causing others to stumble. Tim speculates that Moses and Elijah’s mountain meeting with Jesus could be seen as a form of time travel, connecting their Old Testament mountain-top encounters to this New Testament moment. They highlight the father’s plea, “I believe, help my unbelief,” faith isn’t about having perfect confidence but about bringing our doubts and weaknesses to Jesus. Their discussion concludes with a with an exhortation take Jesus adminition seriously: "Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another.”

On this week's episode Joe and Stephen unpack Jesus’ miracles, the Pharisees’ stubborn disbelief, and Peter’s rollercoaster moment—going from declaring “You are the Christ” to being called Satan by Jesus in record time. They observe the disciples' confusion over bread, thinking Jesus was talking about literal loaves of bread when the lesson was much deeper. Stephen points out the irony of Jesus' two-stage healing of a blind man—mirroring how the disciples (and, let’s be honest, most of us) only see Jesus dimly. Faith is a journey, shortcuts around suffering don’t exist, and even Peter had a hard time getting it right.

On this week's episode, Rick and Joe discuss Mark 7. We discuss where the Pharisees went wrong (in making up their own rules giving them a pretense to break God's commands), where sin comes from (not from outside, but from inside), and Jesus' continuing mission to gentiles.