Jesus Changes People

This episode originally aired on December 26, 2022. Ken and Mike wrap up their second season and the first year of Jesus Changes People. They reflect on the previous year and look forward to what might lie ahead in the next. During the main sections, they discuss why it’s important to reflect on past events, the trouble with New Year’s resolutions, and offer some practices to help get the year sta...

This episode originally aired on December 19, 2022. Luke begins his biography of Jesus, explaining why he’s undertaken the writing of his account. He desires to put down an orderly record so that people won’t be fuzzy about something so important as the life of Jesus. If we’d heard the story of Jesus’ read from scripture, it’s most likely been read from the book of Luke, so it is quite familiar to...

This episode originally aired on December 12, 2022. Mark, much like John, begins his biography with Jesus as an adult. His account moves rapidly through a prophecy from Isaiah, John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness, Jesus’ baptism by John, God the Father speaking from heaven to Jesus, and Jesus heading into the wilderness for forty days, which included being tempted by Satan. Mark covers al...

This episode originally aired on December 5, 2022. Matthew begins his biography of Jesus with a genealogy. Although a genealogy seems like something we should skip, it’s surprising who we find listed in Jesus’ family tree. It’s also amazing that Matthew didn’t hesitate to include some of these individuals. From those he includes, we’re provided a great reminder that no one is beyond the grace of G...

This episode originally aired on November 28, 2022. John begins his biography of Jesus as an adult and with what seems to be a philosophical introduction–but one that is packed with rich theology. Contrary to what we might think, the Christmas story did not begin in Bethlehem or even when the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary. The Christmas story–God coming from heaven to earth–has existed in the hea...

This episode originally aired on July 31, 2023. Ken and Mike review some of the key elements from season 4’s look at the Life and Times of David. They discuss David’s faith; how he’s a man after God’s own heart; what we can learn from his intimacy with God; the significance of shepherding in these accounts of David’s life; how David served God in his generation; and how he modeled for all of us th...

This episode originally aired on July 31, 2023. Ken and Mike review some of the key elements from season 4’s look at the Life and Times of David. They discuss David’s faith; how he’s a man after God’s own heart; what we can learn from his intimacy with God; the significance of shepherding in these accounts of David’s life; how David served God in his generation; and how he modeled for all of us th...

This episode originally aired on July 17, 2023. Psalm 51 is a powerful expression of repentance and restoration. Written by David in the aftermath of his affair with Bathsheba, it shows humility, brokenness, and a willingness to do whatever God asks of him. It is in this chapter that David writes these words, “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me...

This episode originally aired on July 10, 2023. The story of David and Goliath is well known in and out of church circles. In popular culture, it is used to highlight the underdog and how people can overcome great odds. Within the biblical context, the story of David and Goliath is also about trusting God to provide victory, and having a willingness to fight in your unique style. Ultimately, God g...

This episode originally aired on July 3, 2023. While many people think of 2 Samuel 11 and 12 as simply David’s affair with Bathsheba, it is actually much more. Throughout the chapter we see David ignoring warning signs, not listening to advisors, and ultimately allowing his desire for Bathsheba to cause him to have her husband murdered. It begins with David not being where he should be–out to war...

This episode originally aired on June 26, 2023. When Samuel goes to anoint the next king of Israel, he makes a common mistake: he judges the potential candidates based on outward appearances. God uses this opportunity to share his perspective: “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. P...

Second Best of Did You Knows in four episodes. It’s no trick; it’s a treat. The Did You Know segments of Jesus Changes People is the time in the show when the guys share facts about the Bible, Christian History, and Christian Oddities. Five of the Did You Knows in this volume are focused on Tabletop Games. One is a brand new Did You Know for Jesus Changes People 200th episode. Join Ken and Mike as...

Back to back best of Listener Questions episodes. This is volume six of the Best of Listener Questions. These 5 questions span from August 2022 to May 2023, and they focus on some of the funny things Christians say. Join Mike and Ken as the help us understand these words and phrases in their answers to these 5 questions from these 5 episodes: Season 1 - Episode 35 - August 29, 2022 - Putting It In...

It’s been a bit since the guys released a best of Listener Questions episode. Actually, it’s been over a year. So it’s time for volume five of the Best of Listener Questions. These 5 questions span from March 2023 to January 2024, and cover different topics. Join Ken and Mike as they answer for us again 5 questions from these 5 episodes: Season 3 - Episode 65 - March 27, 2023 - Because You've...

Ken and Mike release another Best of Did You Knows. The Did You Know segments of Jesus Changes People is the time in the show when the guys share facts about the Bible, Christian History, and Christian Oddities. The Did You Knows in this volume are all focused on Veggie Tales. Join Mike and Ken, as they share these facts with us again. The 6 Did You Knows came from these 6 episodes: Season 3 - Epi...

Mike and Ken are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from 1 John. In them, we discover that in Christ we can walk the way Jesus walked, abide in the Son and the Father, have anointing, have no sin, and do not keep on sinning. Ken and Mike discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply...

Ken and Mike are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from 1 Peter, 2 Peter, and Jude. In them, we discover that in Christ we have been called to God’s eternal glory, have peace, participate in the divine nature, are beloved, and kept. Mike and Ken discuss what we learn from these verses and how we...

Mike and Ken are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from 2 Timothy. In them, we discover that in Christ we have the promise of life, grace, salvation, and can live in a godly way. Ken and Mike discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. What happens wit...

Ken and Mike are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from 1 Thessalonians. In them, we discover that in Christ we stand firm, lead, care, rejoice, pray, and give thanks in everything. Mike and Ken discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. Both of the g...

Mike and Ken are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from Colossians. In them, we discover that in Christ we are to walk, live, move, and breathe. We also are rooted, built up, established, brought to fullness, and circumcised. Ken and Mike discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can app...

Ken and Mike are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from Colossians. In them, we discover that in Christ we have been rescued, transferred, redeemed, forgiven, are held together, and have all treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Mike and Ken discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can app...

Mike and Ken are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from Philippians and 2 Corinthians. In them, we discover that in Christ we have peace, a guarded heart and mind, all our needs supplied, simplicity, and purity. Ken and Mike discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we lea...

Ken and Mike are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from Ephesians and Galatians. In them, we discover that in Christ our interactions with God and others change. Mike and Ken discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. A listener wants to know the guys...

Mike and Ken are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from Ephesians. In them, we discover that in Christ we are raised, made alive, loved, seated, shown mercy, grace, and kindness, and created to do good works. Ken and Mike discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn...

Ken and Mike are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from Ephesians. In them, we discover that in Christ we know God’s will is to bring all things together in Christ, that we have an inheritance, are included, marked, and sealed by the Spirit. Mike and Ken discuss what we learn from these verses an...