Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus travels outside of Israel and heals a man of his deafness. Today, we live in a realm of spiritual deafness. We are bombarded with voices from outside, echoing around us until we are as incapable of hearing as the man from our Gospel. Like him, look to Jesus to heal you so that you might hear the word of God and understand hi ... Show More
Aug 11
How Not to Read the Story of the Syrophoenician Woman
Friends, for this Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear the story of the Syrophoenician woman. Jesus famously puts off this woman—first by ignoring her, then by dismissing her, and finally by insulting her—and she offers one of the most famous comebacks in literary history. ... Show More
15m 57s
Dec 2022
Hearing God's Voice Over the Lies from the Enemy
How do we know if we are hearing God’s voice, the enemy, or our feelings? Hearing God’s voice requires us to think about what we are thinking instead of allowing what comes to be to have an ultimate say over our lives. When we bring God’s Word into our current thoughts, our thoug ... Show More
14m 10s
Apr 2025
The #1 Reason You’re Not Hearing God’s Voice
Have you ever longed to hear God’s voice but wondered if it was really Him? You’re not alone. In a world full of noise, it’s easy to question what’s from God and what’s not. In this episode, John and Lisa unpack how God speaks—through Scripture, creation, dreams, and more—and how ... Show More
38m 38s
Apr 2025
Episode 2302 - Do Not Hide Your Message Proclaim it
Mark 5:1-20, Jesus heals a man who was demon possessed. He tells the man that he can’t come with Jesus, but instead, to go into his town and people and proclaim the great things that Jesus did for Him. Sometimes we put more importance on those who leave their home to proclaim the ... Show More
11m 38s