Jason Thornton and Connor Bryant

Amazed and Perplexed

Religion EN ↓ 213 episodes

Ever been afraid to read the Bible because there were parts you couldn’t understand. We were, but then we realized Jesus’ apostles didn’t understand much of what he said either. They were amazed and perplexed. When they shared Jesus with others, those people were amazed and perplexed too. Join us as we look at what amazes and perplexes us about Jesus. Doubt, questions and wonder are all welcome.

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Jason Thornton and Connor Bryant

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Religion

Latest episode

Jun 7, 2026

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Episodes

The Unmerciful Servant-Part 2 (Matthew 18:28-35) 15.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭-𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐 (𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝟏𝟖:𝟐𝟖-𝟑𝟓) We finish our conversation on the Parable of The Unmerciful Servant. Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen

The Unmerciful Servant-Part 1 (Matthew 18:21-27) 01.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭-𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏 (𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝟏𝟖:𝟐𝟏-𝟐𝟕) How does Jesus describe grace? Why does there have to be a judgment of our sins anyway? That and more this week as we discuss the first half of the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen

A Lamp on a Stand (Luke 8:16-18) 24.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail 𝐀 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 (𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝟖:𝟏𝟔-𝟏𝟖) What does it look like to live in a Kingdom in which all will be revealed? Do we even believe that it's good news that Jesus will bring light to the shadows? Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen

Blind Spots (John 9:35-41) 17.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail 𝐁𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 (𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝟗:𝟑𝟓-𝟒𝟏) We all have blind spots, things we cannot see or understand without someone else revealing them to us. Today we discuss spiritual blind spots and more. Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen

Are We Starting From Scripture or Interpretation? (Matthew 16:1-4) 27.03.2022

Send us Fan Mail 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? (𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝟏𝟔:𝟏-𝟒) Why is it so hard for the Pharisees to understand Jesus? What sort of attitudes have led them to the place where they can't see Jesus? Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen

The Beatitudes (Part 2) 20.03.2022

Send us Fan Mail 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 (𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐) What does true Christian persecution look like? How do we differentiate the persecution of my will versus God's will? Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen

The Beatitudes (Part 1) 13.03.2022

Send us Fan Mail 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 (𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏):𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧 (𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝟓:𝟏-𝟔) This is episode is one of our absolute favorites. The Beatitudes are some of the most beautiful realities that Jesus unveils. While also being some of the most difficult. Join us as we discuss the first half of the Beatitudes. Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.co...

Whoever Is Not Against Us Is For Us(Mark 9:38-41) 27.02.2022

Send us Fan Mail 𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐔𝐬 𝐈𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐬(𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝟗:𝟑𝟖-𝟒𝟏) In today's episode, we discuss the disciples being upset that someone else is performing miracles in Jesus' name. Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen

Psalm 3 20.02.2022

Send us Fan Mail 𝐏𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝟑 What does familiarity and intimacy with God look like? We think it looks a lot like David in this Psalm. He gets so much wrong and yet still keeps on pushing closer to God. Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen

Divorce (Matthew 19:3-9) 13.02.2022

Send us Fan Mail *𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜* Today's episode is about marriage and divorce. We touch on sensitive topics that might not be suitable for younger ears. 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 (𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝟏𝟗:𝟑-𝟗) How do our parent's marriages affect us today? What does God want for us in our marraige? How can we love our spouses better? We discuss those questions and more in this week's episode. Website: http://am...

The Lonely Arrival (John 12:12-19) 06.02.2022

Send us Fan Mail 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 (𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝟏𝟐:𝟏𝟐-𝟏𝟗) What is it like to be adored by people that you know will eventually turn on you? How lonely would it feel to be the only one who understood the bigger picture? Today we talk about Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/h...

The Utmost Action (Luke 18:1-6) 23.01.2022

Send us Fan Mail 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐭𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝟏𝟖:𝟏-𝟔) Today we discuss the Parable of the Persistent Widow. How should followers of Jesus cry out for justice? How do we act faithfully when pressed in upon by constant injustice? Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen

The Perfect Bumpy Path (Luke 22:39-46) 17.01.2022

Send us Fan Mail 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 (𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝟐𝟐:𝟑𝟗-𝟒𝟔) How does Jesus spend his last moments as a freeman? How does a perfectly executed plan involve so much agony for Jesus? Join us as we discuss Jesus in the garden. Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen  

You are the Greatest (Matthew 11:7-15) 27.12.2021

Send us Fan Mail 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝟏𝟏:𝟕-𝟏𝟓) How does Jesus meet people where they are at and still keep the upper story in focus? Today our discussion was sparked by a listener-submitted question. We pray it blesses you all and help you connect with your God. Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen...

Psalm 24: Lift Your Head Up 19.12.2021

Send us Fan Mail 𝐏𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝟐𝟒: 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐔𝐩 How does the holiness of God affect us? How do we balance being made in the Image of God and also being so different than our Father? Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen  

The Temptation of Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11) 12.12.2021

Send us Fan Mail 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 (𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝟒:𝟏-𝟏𝟏) Today we discuss Satan tempting Jesus in the desert. Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen  

Talking About Silence 21.11.2021

Send us Fan Mail 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 We're back! Jason has finished his prescribed period of silence, and today we discuss what that was like.  Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen  

A Quick Update 31.10.2021

Send us Fan Mail Amazed and Perplexed is taking a short break. Listen to the update for more info. We can't wait to get back to recording!

A Reason to Trust(Luke 8:49-56) 24.10.2021

Send us Fan Mail 𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭(𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝟖:𝟒𝟗-𝟓𝟔) What is it like to be resurrected? How do we maintain hope when all seems lost? Join us as we discuss the resurrection of Jairus' daughter. Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen  

A Long Term Emergency (Luke 8:40-48) 17.10.2021

Send us Fan Mail 𝐀 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 (𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝟖:𝟒𝟎-𝟒𝟖) What happens when Jesus is required urgently by two parties? Join us as we discuss Jesus healing the woman who had bled for 12 years. Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen  

The Next Step Is The First Step (Luke 7:29-35) 10.10.2021

Send us Fan Mail 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐈𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 (𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝟕:𝟐𝟗-𝟑𝟓) How do we discern lovingly? How do we not let success rule our lives? We talk about these questions and more in today's episode. We pray it blesses you. Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen  

The Other Fish Miracle (Matthew 17:24-27) 26.09.2021

Send us Fan Mail 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 (𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝟏𝟕:𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟕) Have you ever wondered why some stories are included in the Bible? Today we talk about a bizarre story in which Jesus performs two incredible and weird miracles. Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen  

When Did I Stop Being a Baby? (Matthew 11:25-30) 19.09.2021

Send us Fan Mail 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐈 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐲? (𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝟏𝟏:𝟐𝟓-𝟑𝟎) This episode is an absolute favorite of mine (Connor). We discuss what it means to be like an infant in our relationship to God. We talk about how the burden of Jesus is both light and heavy. I cannot wait for you to hear it! Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://s...

Psalm 2 12.09.2021

Send us Fan Mail 𝐏𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝟐 Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen  

Psalm 1: Fruit for Now 05.09.2021

Send us Fan Mail 𝐏𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝟏: 𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰   Amazed and Perplexed takes a dip in the Psalms. Website: http://amazedandperplexed.com Contact: amazedandperplexed@gmail.com Music by: Heavensense https://soundcloud.com/hvnsen  

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