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Get you 1 Corinthians One-Pager here!

We’re heading to Corinth, y’all—and not just for the ruins. In this episode, Jimmy and Kelly crack open Paul’s (technically second!) letter to the Corinthians and uncover why it’s still wildly relevant today. From church drama and spiritual gifts to communion faux pas and resurrection mic drops, 1 Corinthians is a loaded letter to a messy, relatable church.

We’re talking about why Paul calls these hot mess believers “saints,” what makes this book a gift to the ADHD brain, and how a deep dive into resurrection theology becomes one of the most compelling historical cases for Christianity.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the modern church, wrestled with tricky Bible passages, or just want to know how to see Jesus clearly through Paul’s letters—this episode is for you. And yes, we’re giving you that Clearly One-Pager to help you dig in for yourself.

🔗 Resources mentioned:

• Explore ancient biblical manuscripts at csntm.org
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Watch their manuscript walk-through on YouTube

🎙️ Sponsored by TeachEquip — equipping Bible teachers who want to grow in clarity, confidence, and joy. (Also, they’re just awesome.)

🎉 The Quest for the Best (Also: Dracula Teeth, Donuts & Deep Theology)

We sat down to talk about Jimmy’s new children’s book — and within 30 seconds, Dracula teeth were involved. So... classic Clearly.

In this episode, we spiral (gracefully?) from:

• 🧛‍♂️ Custom fangs and midlife cosplay
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• 🍩 Donuts with God-shaped holes
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• 🧒🏽 Why writing for kids makes Jimmy a better preacher
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• ✝️ And what the gospel is really offering us (Hint: it’s not just hell insurance)
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The Quest for the Best is a hilarious and heartfelt book that teaches kids (and all of us with adult bodies but toddler-level spiritual attention spans) that the best thing God gives us… is God.

You’ll also get:

• Why birthday parties are emotionally rigged
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• The underrated power of forced porch-sitting
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• The gospel according to giant pastries
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• And at least one book Easter egg for The Office fans
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📚 Resources from this episode:

• The Quest for the Best (Jimmy’s new kids’ book): Amazon
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• The Real Bad Guys (Book 1 in the series): Amazon
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• God is the Gospel by John Piper (deep cut, big impact): Amazon
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Watch Jimmy talk about the book (YouTube link): YouTube

🎙️ Sponsored by TeachEquip — equipping Bible teachers who want to grow in clarity, confidence, and joy. (Also, they’re just awesome.)

That’s right. It’s Q&A time — and y’all did not hold back. In this episode, we dive into some of the hardest (and most honest) follow-up questions we’ve received from Clearly listeners lately.

Prepare yourself: this is the deep end of the pool.

Questions we tackle:

• 🧔‍♂️ Why does God reserve church leadership for men — really? (Not just “because the Bible says so.”)
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• 💧 Why do some churches require rebaptism for membership, and is that fair?
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• 🧠 Can we be in fellowship with someone we believe is sinning… but they don’t think they are?
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• 😰 If Satan could torment Paul and wreck Job’s life, should I still be scared?
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• 🤯 And yes, we go there — does God ever feel scarier than Satan?
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With Scripture, humility, and a little laughter to keep it grounded, we unpack what it means to trust God's design, even when it makes us squirm a little. Also: we may or may not coin the term “shloughing off” and accidentally go full Joe Rogan length.

📚 Related Resources & Episodes:

• 🎥 Why We’re Complementarian
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• 🎥 Women Teaching the Bible (Part 1)
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• 🎥 Women Teaching the Bible (Part 2)
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• 🎥 Spiritual Gifts & Gender Roles
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• 🎥 What Do We Do With Satan?
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• 🎥 How to Disagree Without Dividing

🎙️ Sponsored by TeachEquip — equipping Bible teachers who want to grow in clarity, confidence, and joy. (Also, they’re just awesome.)

Two mics. One massive theological cage match.

In the blue corner: Jimmy, seminary student, Greek-speaker, and general chaos maker.

In the red corner: Kelly, Bible-studying, Spirit-led, school-free savage of Scripture.

The bell rings and it’s ON.

In this delightfully chaotic episode of Clearly, Jimmy and Kelly go toe-to-toe on the question that haunts church nerds everywhere:

SHOULD. YOU. GO. TO. SEMINARY?

💥 Jimmy throws down with “speed, precision, and exposure.”

💥 Kelly counters with “your Bible is already in your house… FOR FREE.”

💥 Greek flies. Sarcasm lands. A kiss attempt is blocked mid-podcast.

💥 And somewhere in the middle, you get real clarity on whether seminary is your next move—or just a shiny distraction from cracking open Leviticus on your own.

Also inside this episode:

• A “Should I Go to Seminary?” checklist
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• Why seminary can be awesome—or totally unnecessary
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• The story behind Teach Equip, Kelly’s training program for women who want to teach Scripture
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• Multiple Frozen references (unprovoked)
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• One-off jokes that may require repentance later
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🎧 So grab your Bible, lace up your theological gloves, and tune in for a no-holds-barred, slightly unhinged, actually super helpful episode of Clearly.

🥊 Bonus round: Join the Clearly Partner crew on Patreon to access live tapings, giveaways, Q&As, and our top-secret WhatsApp group. patreon.com/jimmyandkellyneedham

🎙️ Sponsored by TeachEquip — equipping Bible teachers who want to grow in clarity, confidence, and joy. (Also, they’re just awesome.)

We’re diving into a topic that’s as personal as it is powerful—money. Why is it so hard to talk about? Why does the Bible have so much to say about it? And how do we faithfully navigate money in a culture that defines success by independence and accumulation?

We’ve wrestled with these questions ourselves—from seasons of barely scraping by (shoutout to our musician years 🙃) to moments of unexpected generosity that showed us God’s faithfulness in profound ways. We’re not financial experts, but we’ve lived this stuff. And we’re passionate about talking through what scripture really says—about stewardship, retirement, savings, generosity, and what it means to live in light of eternity.

You’ll hear personal stories (yes, including the Panera Bread miracle), biblical truth, and maybe a few spicy takes. Our hope is that this conversation encourages you to trust God more deeply with your resources, whether you’re in a season of lack or abundance.

💡 We talk about:

• Why money isn’t evil—but our hearts can twist it
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• How Jesus flips the cultural narrative around wealth
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• What we’ve learned (and unlearned) about retirement
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• How to give when you don’t have extra
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• Why being part of a generous church family matters
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📚 Books we mention:

• George Müller’s Autobiography (Free PDF)
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• Money, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy Alcorn — Buy on Amazon
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• The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn — Buy on Amazon
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🔗 Mentioned in this episode:

• TeachEquip — A biblical resource hub for teaching and equipping the church
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👛 Don’t wait until you have “extra” to start living generously. The safest place for whatever you have—big or small—is with the Lord.

We’d love to hear how this episode hits you. Got questions? Disagreements? Stories of provision? Email us at [email protected], and we might include your note in a future Q&A episode.

Get your 1 & 2 Chronicles One-Pager here!

Hey friends! In this episode of Clearly, we dive into First and Second Chronicles, and yep—we brought the musical energy with us (you're welcome and/or we apologize). 🎶 We admit it: at first glance, these books can feel like a slog. Names, genealogies, land divisions... it’s not exactly the feel-good Psalm of the day. But hang with us, because there's so much more going on than meets the eye.

We unpack why these books often get skipped, what makes them challenging, and most importantly—why they’re worth your time. First and Second Chronicles aren’t just biblical reruns of Kings; they were written with a different purpose and audience in mind: a people freshly back from exile, trying to remember who they are and whose they are.

From Rafiki moments in The Lion King to the Chronicles Challenge (yes, we triple dog dare you), we explore how God is all over these pages—stirring hearts, guiding kings, and reminding us that no detail is wasted. Even those obscure names? They mattered to God. And so do you.

We talk practical tips for reading these books without giving up (hello, name-circle technique), the cosmic scope of God’s story from Adam to exile, and how Chronicles helps us see that God is involved—deeply and intricately—in every part of our lives.

Oh, and yes, we tried (and failed) to make Chronicles into an acronym. You’re welcome for that too.

📘 Grab some resources to go deeper:

• 5 MUST-KNOW Truths About Your Bible
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• The Canon: How'd We Get the 66 Books of the Bible?
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• One Pagers
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So print your Clearly one-pager, grab your Bible, maybe warm up your singing voice, and let’s go make First and Second Chronicles your new favorite books.

Hey friends! It’s Q&A time again, and we’re back with another round of your questions—ranging from light roast to full-on French press intensity. ☕️

We kick things off with some hard-hitting theological debates like…what’s the best drink of all time? (Spoiler: it’s Coke Zero. Come at us.) From there, we unpack Bible heroes we’d probably kick off a worship team, dive deep into the topic of soul sleep, and ask what really happens when we die. (You’ll want to stick around for that one.)

But it doesn’t stop there—we also:

• Tackle the David & Jonathan conversation: Was their relationship romantic? (Nope, but it’s worth explaining why.)
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• Talk real life and music: Jimmy answers the “when’s your next album?” question with honesty (and a little chaos).
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• Respond to a listener's critique about whether God is “useful” when life is hard. We go deep on that one—and yeah, it got us both choked up.
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This episode has it all: friendship covenants, dark chocolate M&Ms, resurrection theology, demon hunters, and even a few off-the-rails outros. You’ve been warned.

📘 Resources we mention:

• Heaven by Randy Alcorn 
• Friend-ish by Kelly Needham
• Patreon Partners

👂 Got questions for the next Q&A? Send them to: [email protected]

We love you guys—thanks for being part of this.

See you next month for more Clearly Q&A!

If you've ever scrolled through a comment section and thought, “Why is everyone so angry about everything?” — this one’s for you. In a rare podcast moment, Kelly kicks off the episode, and she and Jimmy dive deep into a topic that’s increasingly relevant: how to discern between convictions, persuasions, and opinions—and why it matters for the unity of the church.

They break down what belongs in each category (hint: not everything is heresy), why we tend to overreact to the wrong things, and how to engage others with clarity and kindness—yes, even online. Along the way, you'll get a Velociraptor impression, a discussion about ghost dragons, and some surprisingly tender insights into how we love those we disagree with.

☕ Action step? Take your opinions to coffee, not to combat.

🔗 Resources & Extras:

• 📺 Convictions, Persuasions, & Opinions: Why the Difference Matters
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• 📩 Got a question? Email us at: [email protected]
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• ❤️ Support the show + join live recordings: Patreon
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• ✍️ “Agree to Disagree: How to Handle Essentials, Convictions & Opinions” (Watermark Blog)
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• 🎧 Past episodes:
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• Complementarianism & Other Short Words
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• The Election of the Boogeyman

🎙️ Clearly #101: Trinity for Dummies (a.k.a. Us)

Hey friends! This week, we’re diving headfirst into one of our absolute fave topics, the Trinity. That’s right: one God, three persons, infinite mystery, and just enough internet controversy to keep things spicy 🌶️.

After our last Trinity episode stirred up a bit of a ruckus online, we figured it was time to go back to the B-to-the-B — Back to the Basics. So in this episode, we’re breaking it all down: What is the Trinity? Why does it matter? And how can we actually explain it to our kids (and ourselves) without committing theological heresy?

We talk one-what-three-who’s, draw some triangles (oooooo iPad!), and visit the magical land of Heresy Corner™️ where we meet old friends like Modalism and Arianism. But we don’t stop there, we also explore why the Trinity isn’t just a confusing doctrine, but a beautiful truth that shapes everything from creation to salvation to the deep love of God.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents, this one’s especially for you.

🧠 Curious minds, prepare to be stretched.

🎨 Visual learners, hop on over to YouTube for diagrams and drawings galore.

• 🧒 Jimmy’s Kids Books — Kids Trinity Book coming in 2026!
• Check them out on Amazon »
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• 📹 Our Most Hated Episode on the Trinity in the Old Testament
• Watch it on YouTube »
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• 🎤 Jimmy’s Sermon on the Trinity
• Watch the full message »
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• 🎙️ Spoken Word: The Trinity
• Get goosebumps here »
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Love you guys. Let’s go deep — and laugh a little while we do.

– Jimmy & Kelly

Get you Romans One-Pager here

If you’ve ever felt like Romans is way out of your league — you’re in good company. We love this book, but we know it can feel like a beast. In this episode, we’re unpacking why Romans might be the greatest (and most intimidating) book in the Bible, how Paul’s deep logic can outlast your deepest doubts, and why it’s worth grabbing your pickaxe to dig for the gold.

Curious about that chapter everyone tiptoes around? We did a whole episode in Romans 9 — Main Character Ick — and you can watch it here.

Recommended Resources:

We’re big fans of Desiring God — check out some of their amazing Romans resources here.

Want to hang out with us behind the scenes, get early access, and keep Clearly going strong? Come join us on Patreon — we’d love to have you!