Jesus Changes People

Back to back best of Listener Questions episodes. This is volume six of the Best of Listener Questions. These 5 questions span from August 2022 to May 2023, and they focus on some of the funny things Christians say. Join Mike and Ken as the help us understand these words and phrases in their answers to these 5 questions from these 5 episodes:

Season 1 - Episode 35 - August 29, 2022 - Putting It Into Practice | John 12:37-15:17
Season 1 - Episode 41 - October 10, 2022 - Who Are You Looking For
Season 1 - Episode 42 - October 17, 2022 - Putting It Into Practice | John 16:1-20:18
Season 3 - Episode 71 - May 8, 2023 - Guidance for the Workplace
Season 3 - Episode 72 - May 15, 2023 - Prayer, Wisdom, and Speech

Support the show

It’s been a bit since the guys released a best of Listener Questions episode. Actually, it’s been over a year. So it’s time for volume five of the Best of Listener Questions. These 5 questions span from March 2023 to January 2024, and cover different topics. Join Ken and Mike as they answer for us again 5 questions from these 5 episodes:

Season 3 - Episode 65 - March 27, 2023 - Because You've Been Raised with Jesus
Season 3 - Episode 70 - May 1, 2023 - Guidance for Families
Season 4 - Episode 82 - July 24, 2023 - When Dreams Don’t Come True
Season 6 - Episode 92 - October 2, 2023 - The Beauty Contest
Season 7 - Episode 105 - January 1, 2024 - Rewind: Wrapping Up Last Year, Kicking Off The New Year

Support the show

Ken and Mike release another Best of Did You Knows. The Did You Know segments of Jesus Changes People is the time in the show when the guys share facts about the Bible, Christian History, and Christian Oddities. The Did You Knows in this volume are all focused on Veggie Tales. Join Mike and Ken, as they share these facts with us again. The 6 Did You Knows came from these 6 episodes:

Season 3 - Episode 68 - April 17, 2023 - Living as God's Chosen People
Season 4 - Episode 82 - July 24, 2023 - When Dreams Don’t Come True
Season 6 - Episode 92 - October 2, 2023 - The Beauty Contest
Season 8 - Episode 123 - May 6, 2024 - Ascension
Season 9- Episode 158 - January 6, 2025 - The Power Of No
Season 12 - Episode 185 - July 14, 2025 - Living as God's Chosen People

Support the show

Mike and Ken are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from 1 John. In them, we discover that in Christ we can walk the way Jesus walked, abide in the Son and the Father, have anointing, have no sin, and do not keep on sinning. Ken and Mike discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. When is it best not to be over confident? What Biblical item to people disagree on, but still have common ground on what’s most important? And a listener wants to know if the guys do premarital counseling and if so what’s their approach?

Passages: 1 John 2:6, 1 John 2:27-28, 1 John 3:4-6

Support the show

Ken and Mike are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from 1 Peter, 2 Peter, and Jude. In them, we discover that in Christ we have been called to God’s eternal glory, have peace, participate in the divine nature, are beloved, and kept. Mike and Ken discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. Have you ever tried to name-drop without it looking like a name-drop? A listener wants the guys’ hot take on pumpkin spice. And what fall food or drink would people in the Bible enjoy?

Passages: 1 Peter 5:10, 14, 2 Peter 1:3-4, Jude 1-2

Support the show

Mike and Ken are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from 2 Timothy. In them, we discover that in Christ we have the promise of life, grace, salvation, and can live in a godly way. Ken and Mike discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. What happens with things go from bad to worse or from good to great? The guys discuss both. A listener wants to know what are some of the hardest topics the guys have had to preach on. And this was a second episode recorded in the same day, what could go wrong, right?

Passages: 2 Timothy 1:1, 2:1, 2:10, 3:12-13

Support the show

Ken and Mike are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from 1 Thessalonians. In them, we discover that in Christ we stand firm, lead, care, rejoice, pray, and give thanks in everything. Mike and Ken discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. Both of the guys have interviewed for lead pastoral roles in the last couple of years. A listener wants to know how is the interview process for pastors different and similar to other job interviews. The guys also kick around how youth pastor interviews have changed over the years.

Passages: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-8, 5:12-13, 5:16-18

Support the show

Mike and Ken are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from Colossians. In them, we discover that in Christ we are to walk, live, move, and breathe. We also are rooted, built up, established, brought to fullness, and circumcised. Ken and Mike discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. How do the guys get pumped up (strong)? A listener asks the guys about the upcoming NFL season. They want to know what their thoughts are on teams, how the year will play out, and gripes? And what would be like if church services were like NFL games?

Passages: Colossians 2:6-12, Acts 17:28a

Support the show

Ken and Mike are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from Colossians. In them, we discover that in Christ we have been rescued, transferred, redeemed, forgiven, are held together, and have all treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Mike and Ken discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. Have the guys ever needed to be rescued or bailed out? A listener wants to know if the guys have ever been in a musical. If so, what part did they have? Would they like to see a play on Broadway? And what would it be like if someone wrote, Church the Musical?

Passages: Colossians 1:13-14, 16-17, 2:1-3

Support the show

Mike and Ken are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from Philippians and 2 Corinthians. In them, we discover that in Christ we have peace, a guarded heart and mind, all our needs supplied, simplicity, and purity. Ken and Mike discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. One of the guys has big news that the guys discuss during the listener question segment. What could the news be? Also, what are some of the least peaceful places that can be found on the planet? And what are some pro and killer tips for a pastoral candidating week?

Passages: Philippians 4:4-7, 4:19, 2 Corinthians 11:2-4

Support the show