The Folly's End Podcast 2026 - The Life Of Jesus - 07 - Jesus' Baptism

In this episode, Gareth and Jessi discuss the story of John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus and how John understood his identity through Scripture. We find out how we can learn who God created us to be through His Word and relationship with Him. We explain the importance of baptism, showing how it represents dying to our old nature, being buried with Christ, and rising into new life.

References: Matthew 3, Matthew 4:1–17, Mark 1:1–13, Luke 3, Luke 4:1–14,

John 1:19–35, Isaiah 40:3, Matthew 16:19, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 11:11, John 3:5, Galatians 2:20, Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 28:18–20, Acts 8:26–40, Acts 10:18, Acts 19:1–6, Matthew 3:16, Mark 1, Luke 3.

The Folly's End Podcast 2026 - The Life Of Jesus - 06 - The Parable Of The Sower - The Solutions to the Good Ground

In this episode, Gareth and Jessi continue exploring the meaning of “the good ground” which represents a receptive heart that hears, understands, and applies God’s Word, producing visible spiritual fruit.

They discuss the importance of abiding in scripture, challenge beliefs and personal shortcomings resulting in spiritual growth that occurs when we consistently read the scripture and let it shape our lives.

References: Matthew 13:23, Mark 4:20, Luke 8:15, John 8:31–32, Psalm 91, Matthew 7:3–5, James 1:23–24, Luke 8:15, 1 John 4:17, Romans 8:29, Galatians 6:9, Galatians 6:7, Galatians 5:22–23, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthians 10:4–5, Mark 4:20

The Folly's End Podcast 2026 - The Life Of Jesus - 05 - The Parable Of The Sower - The Solutions to the Thorny Ground

In this episode, Gareth and Jessi continue exploring the meaning of “the thorny ground” describing people that understand God’s Word and let it take root, but allow it’s growth to be choked by everyday tasks, the need for wealth, and other distractions.

With these worldly pressures and increasing scarcity of time - Gareth and Jessi emphasise the importance of prioritising the word of God so the scripture isn’t choked and can bare spiritual fruit.

References: Mark 4:18, Matthew 6:19–21, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 7:6, Matthew 5:37, Ephesians 6:6–13, Psalms 46:10, 1 Peter 5:7, Luke 12:6–7, 1 Corinthians 6:19–20, Jeremiah 33:3, Deuteronomy 8:18, Psalms 35:27, John 15:15, Romans 8:17, Philippians 4:19, Luke 6:38

The Folly's End Podcast 2026 - The Life Of Jesus - 04 - The Parable Of The Sower - The Solutions to the Stoney Ground

In this episode, Gareth and Jessi continues the diver further into the understanding the conditions of our hearts, this time focusing on the solution to ‘the stoney ground' where people who receive God’s word with joy but lack deep roots, so their faith is shallow and doesn’t last when challenges arise.

They discuss spiritual immaturity, with lack of time spent in God’s word leading to a shallow faith.

References: Mark 13:20, Joel 2:25, Ephesians 3:16, Joshua 1:8, 1 Corinthians 2:10, Luke 17:1–10, John 14:14, Ephesians 6:6, Proverbs 29:25, Galatians 1:10, Psalm 118:6, 1 Corinthians 4:3, Matthew 6:33, 1 John 4:4, Romans 8:38–39, Matthew 10:36, Romans 12:18, Matthew 5:23

The Folly's End Podcast 2026 - The Life Of Jesus - 03 - The Parable Of The Sower - The Solutions to Wayside

In this episode, Gareth and Jessi dive further into understanding the conditons of our hearts, and focus on the solving your heart conditions starting with 'the wayside' where the word is not understood and is quickly taken away.

They discuss the personal responsibility to engage with God’s word, to trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

References: Matthew 13:8, Hebrews 4:12, Mark 4:13, Psalm 119:162, 1 Corinthians 2:14, John 14:26, John 20:21, Acts 2:38, Acts 1:8, Luke 11:13, Matthew 7:7–8, Ephesians 1:17–19, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Corinthians 2:16, Proverbs 23:7, 1 Corinthians 3:2

The Folly's End Easter Message 2026 by Gareth & Jessi Cox

In this special Easter Message, Gareth and Jessi discuss the true significance of what happened after Jesus’ ressurection beyond the traditional Easter story. They discuss what happened spiritually and what that means for us as someone who believes in Jesus.

References: 1 Peter 3:19, Ephesians 4:9, Revelation 1:18, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53: 12, Hebrews 4:16, 1 Corinthians 1:28, Hebrews 8:12, Matthew 27:50, Romans 6:8-18, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 4:17, Romans 8:29, Romans 8:37, 2 Peter 1:3, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Ephesians 1:7 , 1 Peter 2:24 , Ephesians 2:6, 1 John 4:17, Philippians 3:20-21, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hosea 4:6, Isaiah 5:14, 1 Corinthians 6:19

The Folly's End Podcast 2025 - The Life Of Jesus - 02 - The Parable Of The Sower Part 2

In this episode Gareth and Jessi continue to read through the parable of the sower. The sower, sows the Word of God. Gareth and Jessi explore how we can get the most from the Bible, changing our lives without perfectionism and strife.

References: Mark 4:13, Matthew 13, Mark 4, Luke 8, Matthew: 13: 10 – 12, Matthew 7:7-8, John 21: 25, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 16:7, John 14:26, John 14:26, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Corinthians 3:3, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, Matthew 13:17, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Isaiah 6:9-10

The Folly's End Podcast 2025 - The Life Of Jesus - 01 - The Parable Of The Sower Part 1

In this episode Gareth and Jessi begin to look at how Jesus taught his followers through parables. They start by looking at the parable of the sower in which Jesus explains that if you dont understand this princple then you wont understand the rest of the parables! They also also discuss how it has been given to us, to know the mysteries of heaven.

References: Mark 4:13, Matthew 13, Mark 4, Luke 8, Matthew: 13: 10 – 12, Matthew 7:7-8, John 21: 25, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 16:7, John 14:26, John 14:26, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Corinthians 3:3, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, Matthew 13:17, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Isaiah 6:9-10

The Folly's End Special Christmas Message 2025 by Gareth & Jessi Cox

In this special Christmas Message, Gareth and Jessi discuss the true significance of Jesus’ birth beyond the traditional nativity. They explain that every part of the scripture reveals deeper truths about who Jesus is and what he came to accomplish.

They highlight some of the misconceptions about the nativity and emphasise the biblical accuracy.

References: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 2, 1 Corinthians 1, Matthew 7:7-8, Matthew 5:17, Hebrews 4:15, John 10:10, Hosea 4:6, Hebrews 4:11, Luke 2:14,

The Folly's End Podcast 2025 - Raising A Family - Part 5 - Sabbath Rest by Gareth & Jessi Cox

In this episode Gareth and Jessi discuss the importance of rest, how to focus on God, take a break from life with a chance to hear from God and to focus on what is important in our lives. They take inpiration from stories in the bible - and then discuss the techniques for showing children these important skills.

References: Exodus 20:8, Exodus 31:12-17, John 15:5, Galatians 3:13 , Hebrews 4:9-11, Psalm 23, Psalm 4:8, Matthew 11:28-30, Proverbs 6:6-8, Matthew 5:37, Proverbs 14:1