Welcome to Wholesome Thinking, the podcast where we create a safe space to use the gifts that God gave us, challenge people’s minds and stimulate wholesome thinking. In this episode, we dig deep into one of Jesus’ most well known parables—the Parable of the Sower. We discuss the types of soil mentioned in the parable.

We explore the timeless wisdom behind Jesus’ use of agricultural metaphors, the condition of the “soil” of our hearts, and what kind of soil we find ourselves relating to today.

How do we recognize when our hearts are hard, rocky, thorny, or fertile? What does it mean to cultivate soil that can truly receive and grow God’s Word?

Whether you’re feeling stuck, shallow, or spiritually thriving, this conversation is for you.

Let’s jump in!

0:03:26 - 0:12:19 - Significance of Agricultural Metaphors

0:12:20 - 0:44:22 - Which Soil Relates to Us?

0:44:23 - 0:46:51 - Can You Hear or See Me?

0:46:52 - 0:59:52 - Personal Reflection On Different Soil Responses

0:59:33 - 1:06:17 - Our Role in Spiritual Growth

1:06:18 - 1:32:23 - What Has God Asked Us to Give Up?

1:32:24 - 1:35:00 - Spencer’s Notebook

1:35:01 - 1:43:24 - What’s More Important: The Sower or The Soil?

1:43:25 - 1:51:34 - Encouragement For The Week

References & Resources

Matthew 13:1-23

Bible Plan - Cultivate Sacred Soil
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/57150

Sermon - Wave Church - “If You Say So | Josh Kelly”
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aNcVQjUzxQs&t=739s&pp=2AHjBZACAQ%3D%3D

Instagram - @thejasonjacksonjr

Podcast - The Leader’s Cut with Preston Morrison - “Faith That Can Take On Anything (with Tim Ross)”
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leaders-cut-with-preston-morrison/id1680852632?i=1000703867780