Pastor Jim and Clay discuss:

• Baptisms
• How bad the Cowboys defense is
• Jesus had a physical origin
• Why did the crowd struggle to believe someone they grew up with could be divine?
• When have you been tempted to limit God because His work didn't look the way you expected?
• How can we help others wrestle with hard truths about God without watering them down?
• How does Communion remind us of the kind of deep fellowship Jesus was describing?

Clay and Pastor Jim discuss:

• Recap before this moment in John chapter 6
• "Shallow devotion never produces deep Christians." What are some signs of someone's shallow devotion?
• The real "work" is believing in Jesus. What does that mean?
• How do you keep your faith focused on who Jesus is, rather than what He can do for you?
• "Good teaching corrects bad beliefs." What are some misconceptions people have about Jesus that needs correcting today?
• To the listeners: how do they satisfy their spiritual hunger for Jesus, and what are some practical steps?

Pastor Jim discusses:

• Why was this claim of Jesus such an alarming thing in the eyes of the religious leaders?
• What made John the Baptist such a credible witness for Jesus?
• What is a miracle, and does God still do them today?
• God literally spoke from heaven at the baptism of Jesus. How do we hear God speak to us?
• How do we as Christians avoid the pitfall of knowing about the Bible, but totally missing Jesus in it?

Special guest Pastor Jeno joins the discussion.

• Recap on his recent sermon
• Why do we want eternal life, but on our own terms?
• How do we know that we have too strong of a grip on our heart's desires?
• How does surrendered actually lead to freedom?
• What's the balance of full surrender and living out our lives in worship?
• Like the rich young ruler, what are our firs steps in coming back to Jesus after we've walked away?

• To those who don't know Christ - Why is He worth dropping everything for?

Pastor Jim and Clay discuss:

• Why do you think Jesus wanted to involve the disciples in the process?
• How does this passage speak into how we think that what we have to offer God "isn't enough?"
• How does the boy offering his food teach us about childlike faith?
• What does this teach us about scarcity vs. abundance in God's Kingdom?
• Can you share a time you offered God something small, and He turned into something greater than you imagined?

Pastor Jim answers these questions:

• What is the Trinity?
• Why does this doctrine matter for everyone, not just theologians?
• If the word 'Trinity" isn't in the Bible, where do we see the teaching clearly in scripture?
• How does the Trinity shape the way we pray?
• How should the Trinity affect the way we worship?
• What can the Trinity teach us about relationships and community in our own lives?

Pastor Jim answers the following questions...

• Why do you think Jesus asked the man at the pool "do you want to be healed," instead of just healing the man?
• Why doesn't Jesus heal everyone?
• What is "healing?"
• Why doesn't God heal everyone?
• Why do you think that God chooses to heal some, and not others?
• How can we trust God in our prayers that sometimes feel unanswered?
• What does scripture teach us about God's purpose in suffering?
• What would you say to someone who feels angry at God for not healing them or a loved one?

Here are some topics in today's discussion:

1. What is your Testimony?
2. What is the "Third Point?"
3. What’s one defining moment in your journey with Jesus that shaped who you are today?
4. What excites you about starting this podcast, and what do you hope people get out of it?
5. What’s one thing people might not know about you that impacts the way you lead?