Jimmy & Kelly Needham

Clearly with Jimmy & Kelly Needham

Religion EN ↓ 194 episodes

Tackling the complex, confusing, and controversial stuff of the Bible and life. That pretty much sums up what we do here on Clearly: Helping demystify the Bible so you can discover the big-dealness of God. Cause when He becomes everything, everything gets better. Critically (really, they were very, very critical) acclaimed recording artist and pastor Jimmy Needham has always been drawn to things others overlook. His wife, author and speaker Kelly Needham, is a Bible teacher at heart. Join one or both of them each week for a dive into the parts of the Bible that scare you off and the areas of y...

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Jimmy & Kelly Needham

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Religion

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Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Friendship Field Guide 13.04.2023

No one: "Friendship? Piece of cake! It comes so natural! Why waste a whole episode about it?!" Jimmy: If only we had someone on this podcast who wrote an entire book about friendship that could help me think biblically about this tough issue. Also, it'd be awesome if she was a beautiful blonde woman...OH WAIT! ---- Become a Patreon Partner! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham

Who Should a Church Help? (and not help) 1 Timothy 5 11.04.2023

Did you know the Bible calls churches to discriminate in who they should take care of? Sounds a little off-putting, we know. But give Paul a chance to explain for crying out loud! This episode we look at how we should think about meeting the needs of the marginalized in our communities. ---- Tell a friend about Clearly! ...Or not. You're a grown up. Do what you want. patreon.com/jimmykellyneed...

Limited Atonement Q&A 06.04.2023

Who did Jesus die for? How we answer that question creates a whole lot of other questions. Conveniently that is exactly what this episode is for. Listen in! ---- Become a supporter at patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham

Did Jesus Die for Everyone? 04.04.2023

Wake up and smell the TULIPs cause we're talking about a super debated issue in Christianity--the atonement of Jesus. Who did Jesus die for? What did His death acheive? A possibility of salvation or a certainty? Get curious with us as we look at God's Word together. ---- Keep the conversation going and share this podcast with a friend!

Food and the Christian 30.03.2023

Fact: There is no area of life that the gospel of Jesus doesn't impact. Also Fact: Food is an area of life. Conclusion: The gospel should impact our relationship with food. "But how?" you ask. Lettuce show you. ---- Like! Comment! Subscribe! Share!

Doctrines of Demons 1 Timothy 4 28.03.2023

No, this isn't the title of the new Iron Maiden comeback album. It's the Bible. Paul is warning us about the dark, satanic teachings that threaten Christianity, and trust us...it's not at all what you think it is. ---- Help us help you help us help you. Become our Patreon Partner! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham

Do I Need to Be Part of a Local Church? 23.03.2023

The Local Church. Just how important is it? Do Christians need to be committed to a church? Is a Bible Study the same thing as church? Also, who is Eric Church and does he somehow factor into this thing? These questions and more, answered in today's episode. ---- Join Jimmy and Kelly's support team! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham

So You Wanna Be a Pastor... 1 Timothy 3 21.03.2023

What's a pastor? What qualifies someone to be a pastor? How can you know if you should be in church ministry? Just for men? Men and women? We're sure these are the questions that keep you up at night so we're giving an episode to the issue of church leadership. You're welcome. ;) ---- Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend!

Gender Roles Q&A 16.03.2023

The duo answers some tough questions about gender roles, the meaning of "submission", how men and women can live out the Bible's vision for them in the modern age...All these and more on today's episode. ---- Like! Share! Comment! Subscribe! (or don't. It's a free country.)

Complementarianism (and other short words) 14.03.2023

Manhood! Womanhood! Ain't it good! Today we tackle the tricky topic of gender roles in the Bible. If God made men and women equal in worth, are there any distinctions in how we live our lives together? In this episode, J & K help us see what the Scriptures teach about these issues. ---- Wanna help us make more content like this? Join our team ! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedh am

So...Can Women Not Talk in Church? 1 Timothy 2 09.03.2023

"I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man," "she will be saved through childbearing," "let a woman learn quietly." Just another day in the life of Clearly. Join Jimmy and Kelly as they look at one of the most misunderstood chapters of the Bible and ask, what is a woman's role in the local church? ---- Helped by these episodes? Become a suppor...

Pray for a Hassle-Free Government 1 Timothy 2 07.03.2023

"The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church." Tertullian wrote that in the late 2nd century AD. Though history has proven persecution to be no obstacle for the work of Jesus, is it really God's ideal climate for gospel advancement? In this episode, we are invited by the Apostle Paul to long for (and pray for) civic peace as the best ecosystem for the good news of Jesus to flour...

Yay! Church Discipline! 1 Timothy 2 02.03.2023

Wait, is church discipline really a thing? Isn't that kinda "judgey"? Jimmy and Kelly take a deeper look at the topic of church discipline, how it should work and why it's actually meant for a Christian's everlasting joy. ---- Know someone who'd be helped by our podcast? Pass it on and share the love!

Why the Apostle Paul is the Worst: 1 Timothy 1 28.02.2023

In this episode, St. Paul pulls no punches...on himself. The great apostle reminds us of the wild mercy of God for sinners by sharing his own story. If you have felt buried by the weight of your sin, we hope Paul's testimony gives you immense hope in God's big heart toward you! 1 Timothy 1:12-20 ---- Like, subscribe and share!

LGBTQ&A 23.02.2023

You sent in your LGBTQuestions, and we answered! Can I be gay and be a Christian? Is homosexuality worse than other sins in the Bible? How do I help my kids think about these issues? These questions and more on today's episode. ---- Believe in what the Needhams are doing? Join the team! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham

Homosexuality and the Bible: 1 Timothy 1 21.02.2023

We promised to tackle tricky topics, and we don't disappoint!...often. In this episode Jimmy and Kelly engage the Bible on the topic of homosexuality. How does God understand it? And how can we be more helpful in conversation with those we love? ---- Believe in what the Needhams are doing? Join the team ! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedh am

What's the Point of the Law? 1 Timothy 1 16.02.2023

False teachers, mom-murderers and an age-old question: What's the point of God's Law since Jesus has come? Is it a relic of the Old Testament or does it have purpose for us today? We told you 1 Timothy wasn't messing around! ---- Be part of our live Q&A's by becoming a Patreon partner! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham

Introduction into First Timothy 14.02.2023

Welcome back to season 2 of Clearly! This go round Jimmy and Kelly are taking us through the book of 1 Timothy, and it. is. a. doozy. Gender issues, heresy, church discipline, homosexuality, slavery, tricky theology...the whole gang's here! Join the duo as they explore this powerful, beautiful, important letter in the New Testament. ---- Join the live recordings by becoming a Patreon partner !...

The Greatest Season 2 Trailer in the World 24.01.2023

In Season 2 of Clearly, we get into some of the toughest topics in the Bible: homosexuality women in ministry limited atonement slavery flat earth (not really, but you never know...) Believe it or not, all these topics are addressed in one tiny book of the New Testament: 1 Timothy. We'll be walking with the apostle Paul as he seeks to guide his mentee, Timothy, who was a pastor in the NYC of t...

The Great Promise: Joel 3 08.12.2022

It's our last episode of the season! We wanted to end with a tour through the entire Bible (NBD), following a single theme. See with us how this great Book is telling one grand story of one grand redemption, from cover to cover. ---- Help us make season 2 and become a partner: patreon.com/jimmyandkellyneedham

The Day of the Lord: Joel 3 06.12.2022

Our journey through Joel ends with one of the weightiest realities in all Scripture: The Day of the Lord. What is it? What will it be like? And how can we find God's rescue instead of His judgment? Today on Clearly. ---- Join our live Zoom Q&A's and become a partner: patreon.com/jimmyandkellyneedham

Why Does the Old Testament God Seem Mean? 01.12.2022

It's hard not to feel like the God we read about in the New Testament is, well, nicer. Why does it feel like God is a curmudgeon in the Old Testament? Is there something we're overlooking? Jimmy and Kelly bring fresh perspective to a question that's been asked by people for almost 2000 years. ---- Been impacted? Become a partner. patreon.com/jimmyandkellyneedham

Contradictions in the Bible? Joel 3 29.11.2022

Sometimes a text's main point can be lost cause we get tripped up in the tricky details. Today Jimmy takes on a couple of those road hazards in Joel 3, including what seems like a contradiction in the behavior of God himself. Can it be resolved?! *spoiler…it can* ---- Join the team and become a live audience member of the show! patreon.com/jimmyandkellyneedham

5 Reasons You Still Need the Old Testament 17.11.2022

Is the Old Testament old news if you're a Christian? Is it just the lame, boring cousin of the New Testament? FAKE NEWS. Join Jimmy and Kelly and discover why you need to fall in love with first 2/3 of your Bible. ---- Been impacted by Jimmy and Kelly? Join the team and support the mission: patreon.com/jimmyandkellyneedham

Saved By God, From God, For God: Joel 2 15.11.2022

We get that it's been a little bleak in the book of Joel to this point. For you brave souls who've been with us on the journey, congrats! Today we get to gaze with Kelly at the mountain of mercy God has for repentant people. ---- Sign up to get access to live Q&A's with Jimmy and Kelly: patreon.com/jimmyandkellyneedham

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