Jesus admitted, “My soul is troubled.” So how did He walk forward anyway? In this episode, discover what Jesus teaches us about facing fear, suffering, and hard seasons with courage.

In John 12, there is a surprising moment when Jesus admits His soul is troubled. Why would the Son of God feel distress? And what does that mean for us when we face fear, suffering, or seasons that stretch our faith?

Explore how Jesus handles emotional turmoil with honesty, surrender, and unwavering trust in the Father. His response becomes a model for navigating anxiety, trials, and moments when God’s will feels heavy. Whether you're walking through uncertainty, trying to keep your own “poker face,” or simply wanting to understand Jesus more deeply in His final week before the cross, this episode offers encouragement, clarity, and hope rooted in Scripture.

When your heart is troubled, follow the One who understands.

BIBLE VERSE References: JOHN 12:27-50 | JOHN 16:33 | 2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-4 | 1 PETER 5:7 | 2 CORINTHIANS 11:23-27 | 1 TIMOTHY 6:9-10 | MATTHEW 6:20 | MATTHEW 3:17 | ISAIAH 9:7 | EZEKIEL 37:25 | DANIEL 7:14 | ROMANS 13:11-12 | MARK 13:32-27 | 

*Music tracks by Blue Dot Sessions titled “Glass Beads” and “Come As You Were” were featured in this episode

Sometimes it is all about perception. Our perspective, expectations, and focus shape what we perceive...or whether we will be deceived. As Jesus makes His Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, the crowd's views of what is taking place differ in His final week before the cross.

BIBLE VERSE References: JOHN 12:4-26 | ROMANS 12:1-2 | 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 | COLOSSIANS 3:2-3 | ROMANS 8:5 | 2 KINGS 6:15-17 | LUKE 21:8 | 1 CORINTHIANS 6:9-10 | 1 CORINTHIANS 15:33 | GALATIANS 6:7 | JAMES 1:16-17 | JEREMIAH 17:9 | 2 TIMOTHY 3:13 | PSALM 118:26 | ZECHARIAH 9:9 | HEBREWS 13:8 | PHILIPPIANS 1:21 

*Music tracks by Blue Dot Sessions titled “Glass Beads” and “Come As You Were” were featured in this episode

Everything in balance. As Jesus spends the evening at the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, each of the siblings shows us a different aspect of living in a full relationship with Jesus. Martha serves, Lazarus listens to His Words, and Mary worships. We seek to live a Christian life that strikes balance in all three areas.

John 12:2-8

*Music tracks by Blue Dot Sessions titled “Glass Beads” and “Come As You Were” were featured in this episode

Similar, but different. While we might resemble one another as brothers and sisters of the same Heavenly Father, we are not all the same. Jesus visits the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, and each interacts with Jesus in a unique way as they express their appreciation for His work in their lives.

John 12:1-2

*Music tracks by Blue Dot Sessions titled “Glass Beads” and “Come As You Were” were featured in this episode

Truth be told. News of the miracle of Lazarus back from the dead travels fast. Not everyone receives the news with a heart of true belief. Jesus draws away with His disciples as the end approaches.

BIBLE VERSE References: JOHN 11:45-57 | NUMBERS 13:30-33 | HEBREWS 3:12-13 | LUKE 2:19 | PROVERBS 17:9 | MARK 16:15-16 | PSALM 1:1-6 | MARK 13:2 | MATTHEW 16:26 | GALATIANS 3:26-28 | MARK 6:31 | DANIEL 1:3-21

*Music tracks by Blue Dot Sessions titled “Glass Beads” and “Come As You Were” were featured in this episode

The end of the road. Jesus draws near as many mourn at the tomb of Lazarus. But at His command, the situation turns from hopeless to full of life.

BIBLE VERSE References: JOHN 11:17-44 | HEBREWS 9:27 | ISAIAH 55:9 | JOHN 14:6 | 2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-4 |  ROMANS 8:34 | EXODUS 20:3 | 1 TIMOTHY 2:5 | LEVITICUS 19:31 | ROMANS 5:14 | MATTHEW 24:24 | 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13 | MATTHEW 6:6 | JAMES 4:2 | GALATIANS 6:1 | 

*Music tracks by Blue Dot Sessions titled “Glass Beads” and “Come As You Were” were featured in this episode

You feeling okay? On this side of the Garden of Eden, things don't work the way they are supposed to. This drives us to cry out to the Lord for help. Lazarus' sisters call for Jesus to come aid their sick brother, but Jesus delays for God's greater glory.

BIBLE VERSE References: JOHN 11:1-16 | LUKE 5:31–32 | LUKE 10:38-42 | ROMANS 8:20-22 | ACTS 17:24-27 | 1 TIMOTHY 5:23 | PHILIPPIANS 2:25-27 | 2 CORINTHIANS 12:7-10 | JOHN 16:33 | JOHN 15:15 | LUKE 7:34 | PROVERBS 17:17 | PROVERBS 18:24 | 2 CORINTHIANS 6:14 | JAMES 4:4 | PROVERBS 27:6 | JOHN 2:1-11 | JOHN 7:1-10 | PSALM 139:7 | MATTHEW 9:12 | MATTHEW 9:24 | ACTS 7:60 | 

*Music tracks by Blue Dot Sessions titled “Glass Beads” and “Come As You Were” were featured in this episode

We can all wrestle with doubts. It's winter in Jerusalem, and Jesus walks in Solomon's Portico. With just a few months remaining until Jesus goes to the cross, many in the crowd were still struggling with the question of who He was.

BIBLE VERSE References: JOHN 10:22-42 | DEUTERONOMY 8:2-4 | JOHN 7:37-39 | ACTS 3:11 | ACTS 5:12 | ISAIAH 9:1-2 | ISAIAH 42:6 | ISAIAH 35:5-6 | ISAIAH 61:1-2 | EZEKIEL 34:23 | ZECHARIAH 9:9 | ISAIAH 53 | MATTHEW 14:29-31 | 2 TIMOTHY 2:13 | GENESIS 49:10 | PSALM 82:1-6 | GENESIS 1:1 | ISAIAH 8:6 | 

*Music tracks by Blue Dot Sessions titled “Glass Beads” and “Come As You Were” were featured in this episode

Well-cared for. Jesus adds to the "I am" statements in John's gospel, declaring I am the door, and I am the good shepherd. He knows His sheep intimately.

BIBLE VERSE References: JOHN 10:1-21 | GENESIS 4:2, 13:2, 26:14, 29:9, 30:31-36 | EXODUS 3:1 | 1 SAMUEL 16:11 | PSALM 23 | LUKE 2:8-20 | JOHN 9:39 | ROMANS 1:18 | JOHN 16:8 | ROMANS 3:12 | 1 PETER 5:2-4 | JEREMIAH 3:15 | JEREMIAH 10:21 | JEREMIAH 23:1-5 | ISAIAH 53:6 | ROMANS 1:16-17 | ROMANS 8:31-32 | PSALM 139:23-24

*Music tracks by Blue Dot Sessions titled “Glass Beads” and “Come As You Were” were featured in this episode

Teach us to number our days. Jesus often spoke of that Day. The wise Christian lives with an eye on the finish line.

BIBLE VERSE References: JOHN 6:39 | JOHN 6:40 | JOHN 6:44 | JOHN 6:54 | HEBREWS 12:2 | PSALM 90:1-12 | JOHN 13:1 | PHILIPPIANS 1:6 | 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8

*Music tracks by Blue Dot Sessions titled “Glass Beads” and “Come As You Were” were featured in this episode