Jesus Every Day

In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, Ethan Callison and Andrew McPheron unpack the powerful and humbling words of John the Baptist from John 3:22–36:
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”

This passage dives deep into the heart of discipleship, challenging us to lay down pride, comparison, and control to make much of Jesus. From wrestling with jealousy to reflecting on God’s wrath, this rich discussion touches on biblical theology, Old Testament imagery, cultural context, and everyday life application.

👂 You’ll hear real talk about:

• The joy of pointing others to Jesus

• The weight and beauty of obedience

• What it means that God gives the Spirit “without measure”

• And how understanding God’s love and wrath deepens our worship

In this episode of theJesus Everyday Podcast, hosts EthanCallison, Matt Novitsky, Andrew McPheron, Robbie Willard, and Ken Nienkeexplore one of the most well-known and powerful passages in the New Testament—John3:1–21, the nighttime conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus.

Together, they unpack:
• What it means to be “born again”
• The role of the Holy Spirit in new life
• Why Nicodemus came to Jesus at night
• The stunning beauty of John 3:16 and God’s love
• The contrast between light and darkness in our response to Jesus

Key Verse: John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that hegave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but haveeternal life.”

Whether you're a longtimebeliever or exploring faith for the first time, this conversation will help youbetter understand the life-changing invitation Jesus offers—and the freedomfound in stepping into the light.

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In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, hosts Josh Horne and Matt Novitsky dive into John 2:13-25 —the thrilling story of Jesus cleansing the temple. This encounter is followed by the reality of crowds believing in Jesus because of His signs and wonders.

Together, they unpack

• The historical context of Passover and temple worship• Righteous anger• Authentic belief vs shallow forms of belief• The willingness to surrender and let Jesus be in control• The parable of the sower and demonstrations of true growth

Key Verse: John 3:19 – “Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”

Whether you're a Bible teacher, small group leader, or someone wanting to follow Jesus more faithfully, this episode will help you grow in awe of Christ’s authority and divinity.

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In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, hosts Andrew McPheron, Matt Thieman, Ethan Callison, and Ken Nienke dive into John 2:1–12—the miraculous story of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. This first sign in John’s Gospel reveals

Together, the team unpacks:

Whether you're a Bible teacher, small group leader, or someone wanting to follow Jesus more faithfully, this episode will help you grow in awe of Christ’s presence and power.

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In this episode of The Jesus Every Day Podcast, Matt Novitsky, Andrew McPheron, and Ethan Callison explore John 1:43–51, where Jesus calls Philip and Nathanael. What does it mean to be truly seen and known by Christ—and how should we respond?

They discuss:

• The meaning of Jesus seeing Nathanael under the fig tree
• The Messianic and prophetic significance of “Son of God” and “King of Israel”
• How Philip models relational evangelism with the words “Come and see”
• Jesus’ promise of greater things: the heavens opened and angels ascending and descending
• The connection to Jacob’s ladder and God’s presence with His people

Whether you’re exploring faith or walking closely with Jesus, this conversation calls you to trust the One who sees you, knows you, and calls you to follow.

What does it mean to truly abide with Jesus? In this episode of The Jesus Everyday Podcast, Ethan Callison, Matt Thieman, Andrew McPheron, Ken Nienke, and Matt Novitsky walk through John 1:35–42, where Jesus invites His first disciples with the simple but profound call: “Come and you will see.”

Together, they explore:

• Why abiding with Jesus must come before working for Jesus
• How proximity to Jesus doesn’t guarantee transformation without presence
• The power of relational evangelism: “We’ve found the Messiah!”
• Why Jesus changes Simon’s name to Peter before Peter ever “gets it right”
• What it looks like to be known, named, and sent

If you’ve ever wrestled with doing versus being, or wondered what Jesus expects of you, this conversation will remind you: Jesus doesn’t just want followers—He invites you to stay.

Resources: 

Trevor Hudson Seeking God https://a.co/d/deM8WnU

Robby Gallaty The Forgotten Jesus https://a.co/d/dGTEXiH

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Behold the Lamb of God (John 1:29–34) — Why This Title Matters
In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, we dive into John 1:29–34 to uncover why John the Baptist was the only one to call Jesus the "Lamb of God"—and why that matters for your faith today. Join Ethan Callison, Andrew McPheron, Matt Thieman, and Matt Novitsky as we explore the connection between Jesus and the Passover lamb, what it means to be baptized with the Holy Spirit, and how believers can live boldly as witnesses of Christ.

We also unpack common questions like:

• What’s the difference between water baptism and Spirit baptism?
• Do you have to speak in tongues to be saved?
• Why does John leave out Jesus' actual baptism?
• How do we avoid becoming numb to the wonder of salvation?

In this week’s episode of The Jesus Every Day Podcast, Matt Novitsky, Andrew McPheron, and Josh Horne unpack John 1:19–28, where John the Baptist boldly prepares the way for Jesus. As questions swirl about his identity, John declares with humility and clarity, “I am not the Christ,” pointing beyond himself to the One who is coming.

Together, we explore:
• How John the Baptist models gospel-centered humility
• The prophetic significance of “a voice crying out in the wilderness”
• What it means to live as a witness, not the main character
• The tension between religious expectations and true messiahship
• How wcan we prepare the way for Jesus in our own relationships and communities

Links:
• The Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in John 
• Jesus the King by Timothy Keller

This episode encourages listeners to live as witnesses for Christ—clearly, boldly, and faithfully.

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In this week’s episode of The Jesus Every Day Podcast, Matt Novitsky, Andrew McPheron, and Ethan Callison dig into John 1:6–18, uncovering the beauty and depth of Christ’s incarnation. From the meaning behind “the Word became flesh” to the significance of Jesus tabernacling among us, this conversation explores the biblical themes of grace, truth, and divine intimacy.

Together, we explore:

• The link between John 1 and the Old Testament
• Why “grace and truth” actually reflects God's love and faithfulness
• What it means to be born of God and not of human effort
• How evangelism is fueled by experiencing Jesus, not earning His love
• Practical encouragement for sharing your faith boldly and relationally

Links:

·      “The Language of Rivers and Stars” by Seth Lewis

·      “Gospel Fluency” by Jeff Vanderstelt 

This is a theologically rich, pastorally practical discussion that encourages listeners to know Jesus more and live as sent people.

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What does it mean that "In the beginning was the Word"? In this episode of The Jesus Every Day Podcast, Matt Novitsky, Matt Thieman, Andrew McPheron, and Ethan Callison dig into John 1:1–5 to explore the deep theological claim that Jesus is fully God. The hosts reflect on the connection to Genesis, the role of Jesus in creation, and the significance of the light that overcomes darkness.

Whether you're new to the Bible or have walked with Jesus for years, this conversation will help you:

• Understand the Trinitarian implications of John 1
• See how Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament
• Be encouraged by the truth that light always wins

Join us as we reflect on how this passage builds a firm foundation for understanding the Gospel and experiencing Zoe life—true life found in Christ.

Links:

·      Revelation for the Rest of Us by Scot McKnight

·      Seeking God by Trevor Hudson 

📖 Featured Scripture: John 1:1–5
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