Bailey Jo and Craig Wescoe

Following Jesus Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 5 episodes

In this show we explore what it really means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. We believe Jesus showed us how to human: from our individual choices to our greater roles in the collective. We're here to examine whether our hearts are given to love and aligned with the teachings of Jesus. No question is too big, and no amount of faith is too small for this space. Devout Christians and spiritual seekers of all varieties, get ready to get real about your relationship with God and all Creation.

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Bailey Jo and Craig Wescoe

Episodes

#5 Following Jesus or Following Tradition? Fish, Flesh, and the Gospels Under Scrutiny 18.02.2026 16:41

Did Jesus eat fish—and should that question shape Christian ethics today? In this episode, we explore the sources behind the Gospel of Luke, beginning with Luke’s own claim that his account is a compiled narrative. We take a closer look at the resurrection scene in Luke 24 where Jesus eats fish, asking where this story comes from, why it appears only in Luke among the canonical gospels, and what i...

#4 The Naturalistic Fallacy - Reacting to Jess Caldwell and Alec Zeck 11.02.2026 31:33

Can vegans actually survive off the grid? And if not, does that reality justify eating animals as a default? Is thanking an animal for its “sacrifice” enough to absolve us of responsibility for its death—and does that kind of gratitude truly align with God, sovereignty, or ethics? In this reaction episode, Bailey responds to a recent tangent on veganism from Alec Zeck and Jess Caldwell, who argue...

#3 Is Compassion a Crime? The Zoe Rosenberg Case 04.02.2026 1:12:06

In this episode of Following Jesus , Craig and Bailey sit down to discuss the activism of Zoe Rosenberg , a 23-year-old woman charged and convicted of felonies for rescuing four sick and injured birds from a slaughter farm in Sonoma County, California. Through a biblical lens, they ask whether Zoe’s actions—and others like hers—mirror Christ’s disruption of the Temple before His crucifixion, and w...

#2 Who Is God? Who Are We? 28.01.2026 2:14:02

In this episode, hosts Bailey Jo and Craig Wescoe embark on an in-depth exploration of what it truly means to follow Jesus the Nazarene. Bailey shares her journey from liberal feminism with new age influences to a devoted follower of Jesus. Craig addresses key theological concepts such as omnipotence, omniscience, and the importance of Jesus' resurrection. The conversation also highlights the syne...

#1 Vegan for Jesus: Craig's Journey 23.01.2026 2:04:22

In this video, we explore the intersection of Christianity and veganism with a deep dive into early church history and texts. Craig discusses his journey to becoming a Christian and a vegan, the role of animal sacrifice in biblical texts, and the historical context of the Essenes. We also touch on the importance of aligning one's diet and lifestyle with God's teachings, contemporary church...