When Jesus met with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's Well, the woman questioned the greatness of Jesus. She compared him with Jacob, saying that hundreds of years earlier he dug the well and provided water for himself, his sons, and his livestock. How could Jesus' offer of living water be greater than that? Panelists discuss what it means to be great, how Jesus used greatness to describe John the Baptist, and how Jesus said that the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than John.

Scripture: John 4:7-12

Hosts and guests: Jon, Chris, Robyn, Mandy, Rogelio

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When Jesus saw the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, the cultural norm of that day would have been for him to ignore her. Instead, Jesus interacted with her, saying, "Give me a drink." What followed was a life-changing discussion about the gift of God, living water, the woman's past, worship, and the Messiah. Panelists discuss how this passage conveys Jesus' intentionality in seeking the one who is lost, hiding or ashamed; what it means to be both fully known and fully loved; the parallel to several Old Testament accounts of a bridegroom meeting a future bride at a well; and the necessity and design of interconnectedness within the body of Christ.

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Hosts and guests: Jon, Chris, Robyn, Christina, Jim

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Additional information and resources:

Jonathan Troll, Psy.D. - compassioncounselingservices.org

Christina Konrad, MACP, LMHC - thejourneycounseling.org

Pastor Jim Beirne, MASL - lifechurch425.com

Discipleship? : Following Jesus In a Post-Christian Culture by James Beirne

After an opening audio blog, panelists discuss how the wrath of God was poured out on Jesus, how it remains on those who do not obey Him, and how believers benefit from renewed minds, loving discipline, and living as freed while under the lordship of Christ.

Scripture: John 3:31-36

Hosts and guests: Jon, Chris, Robyn, Christina, Maxine

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Additional resources:

Jonathan Troll, Psy.D. - compassioncounselingservices.org

Christina Konrad, MACP, LMHC - thejourneycounseling.org

Maxine Toh, Christian Life Coach - maxinetoh.com

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