We begin with an unexpected conversation about AI and its place in the Christian life before turning to Jesus’ call to send His followers out into a world that won’t always receive them with open arms. In this episode of Pursuing Jesus, we explore what it means to be sent even when we don’t feel ready, how to be “shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves,” and how to respond when the message of the gospel is resisted, both around us and within us.

Jesus calms storms, heals the unclean, and redefines family. This episode of Pursuing Jesus explores how faith begins in weakness, how Jesus restores what is broken, and how we are brought into the family of God.

Jesus often teaches in parables; not to obscure truth, but to reveal the condition of the heart. In this episode of Pursuing Jesus, we focus on the Parable of the Sower and Jesus’ own explanation of it, exploring how the same word produces very different responses depending on the soil. This conversation invites us to consider how we hear, receive, and hold fast to the Word of God in our daily lives.

A sinful woman pours out repentance and love at Jesus’ feet, a Roman centurion shows remarkable faith while declaring himself unworthy, and Jesus warns that only those who heed His words build their lives on solid rock. In this episode of Pursuing Jesus, we explore why the people who shouldn’t seem closest to Jesus often end up nearest to Him and how humility, repentance, and real faith form a foundation that can withstand any storm. Special guest Rev. Richard Alexander joins the conversation for Episode 10.

Jesus teaches that a “good eye” reflects a generous heart, calls His followers to bear real fruit, and assures us that our Father gives good gifts. This episode of Pursuing Jesus reflects on how a generous heart changes the way we see and live, as well as how the Father’s goodness gives us courage to follow Him.

Jesus confronts hidden sin, calls His followers to seek the Father in secret, and commands a radical love that turns the other cheek. In this episode of Pursuing Jesus, we explore how what happens in private shapes how we live in public and how a transformed heart leads to radical mercy in the world.

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Jesus promises that He will not break a bruised reed or extinguish a dimly burning wick, revealing a Savior who refuses to discard what others would throw away. In this episode of Pursuing Jesus, we reflect on the blessing of mourning and the comfort Christ gives, and we explore what it means to stand out as God’s people; shining like stars in a dark world. This conversation is an invitation to hope, endurance, and faithful witness, especially in seasons of difficulty.

Jesus warns that knowing Scripture without knowing God leads to spiritual death. Then we watch friends lower a paralyzed man through a roof just to get him to Christ; and we ask if we’re bringing people to Jesus with that kind of faith and excitement. Finally, Jesus reminds us that you don’t clean yourself up to come to Him; He comes for the sick, not the self-righteous. In this episode of Pursuing Jesus – Memorial Baptist, we explore living faith, bold friendship, and the grace that welcomes us as we are.

Simon Peter confesses his unworthiness in the presence of Jesus, demons recognize Christ’s authority, and evil is silenced by a single command. In this episode of Pursuing Jesus – Memorial Baptist, we explore how Jesus’ authority exposes our sin, confronts darkness, and calls broken people into relationship anyway.

Jesus cleanses the temple in righteous anger, revealing God’s heart for pure worship and space for all to draw near. He responds faithfully in seasons without dramatic clarity; facing rejection, grief, and quiet obedience without an “aha” moment. And He reminds us that no ministry, calling, or fruit is received apart from God. In this episode of Pursuing Jesus – Memorial Baptist, we reflect on holy anger, faithfulness in dry seasons, and the freedom of receiving our work from Jesus rather than striving to manufacture it ourselves.