Dan Shipton

DEEP TREKS Devotions and Deep Dives

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Encouraging Devotionals (Devo's) & Deep Dives. Dan Shipton uses his 30 years of experience as a church pastor, a school teacher, a writer, speaker, and researcher to encourage and take treks into the questions of life, living, and the sometimes strange. Deep Treks: created to be a refuge for the hurting, the inquisitive, and the disillusioned—offering thought-provoking exploration, renewal, and deeper connection beyond the familiar on life’s journey.

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Dan Shipton

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Last Passover of Jesus (Mark 14) 02.04.2026 10:34

Jesus celebrates the last Passover before going to the cross. He shows how he is the fulfillment of the Passover Lamb.

How Devoted is Your Worship (Mark 14.3-9) 01.04.2026 10:49

Jesus is anointed, what can we learn about being devoted and worship.

An Eternal Messiah (Mark 12.35-37) 31.03.2026 10:37

Jesus once again confronts the religious leaders, but this time on who the Messiah is and when he came.

Jesus Confronts Corruption of Religious Leaders- Mark 11.15-19 30.03.2026 11:10

Why does Jesus clean the temple a second time? He isconfronting humanity’s corruption of God’s plans. Today we will dig into whatthis means for us.

The way of the Cross (E) 27.03.2026 8:11

As Jesus moves closer to Jerusalem, He reminds His disciples — again — that His mission is the Cross. But they are still chasing greatness. Today we explore Jesus’ radical teaching that greatness in the Kingdom comes through serving,not being served.

The Way of the Cross (D) 26.03.2026 8:05

Jesusmeets a man who wants eternal life — but not at the cost of surrender. Today’sepisode explores how Jesus lovingly exposes whatever we place above God and whycommitment to Christ always requires letting go.

The Way of the Cross (C) 25.03.2026 10:16

Humility is not optional for followers of Jesus — it is the way of the cross. Today we look at Jesus’ second prediction of His death and resurrection and His call towelcome the weak, the small, and the overlooked.

The Way of the Cross (B) 24.03.2026 5:39

Jesus calls His followers to take up their cross — not as a metaphor, but as a way of life. Today we explore what real commitment looks like, why discipleshiprequires self‑denial,and how the early believers became known simply as “Followers of the Way.”

The Way of the Cross (A) 23.03.2026 7:08

Peter’sproclamation that Jesus is the Christ. Everything before this moment waspreparation — everything after points to the Cross and Resurrection.

Setup of Eternal Life (Mark part 35) 20.03.2026 9:45

Jesus has a confrontation on Eternal life.

A Setup of Taxes (Mark Part 34) 19.03.2026 11:11

Jesus is confronted about paying taxes. What is his response to this setup?

The Question of Marriage and Divorce (Mark part 33) 18.03.2026 12:33

The setup is the Pharisee's on the legality of Divorce. Jesus turns the tables. We can see how important marriage is to God.

Beware of the Cherry Pickers (Mark part 32) 17.03.2026 12:52

Jesus confronts the Pharisees, who like to cherry pick what people should follow out of their favorite Scriptures. We can learn from Jesus how to stand against such inappropriate views of Scripture.

Beware of a Setup (Mark part 31) 16.03.2026 12:29

Jesus is setup by the Pharisees and teaches us how to deal with such argumentative setups.

When Our Plan Gets in Jesus way (Mark part 30) 13.03.2026 4:57

Jesus rebukes Peter for putting his ideas over God's plan. Mark 8.

Don't Miss Grace When it is Near (Mark pt. 29) 12.03.2026 10:13

Jesus confronts the Pharisees and the yeast of the Pharisees.

You can't go Home (Mark part 26) 11.03.2026 7:41

Jesus goes home.

Who is in the Family (Mark part 27) 10.03.2026 6:39

Jesus tells us who his mother, brothers, and sister really are.

Who was Jesus? (Mark pt 26) 09.03.2026 9:32

Jesus by spiritual leaders with who he is and what power he's using.