Gospel Wabi Sabi: Good News For Imperfect People

The FINAL episode of Season 1 on the Gospel of John - one last Wabi Sabi story of how Jesus loves and restores value to people who have been broken. If you would like support the production of Gospel Wabi Sabi please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support  Send me your email address, and I’ll send you a pdf of the weekly script. If you have any feedback about this pod...

The disciple Thomas didn’t believe in “blind faith” - he needed proof that Jesus had risen from the dead. He needed answers that would satisfy his mind as well as his emotions. His skepticism was not a negative thing. He may be the most honest of all the disciples and a good example for the rest of us. Here’s the video link to the Easter Bunny throw down. You may want to mute the ads and voice ove...

Fear was the dominate emotion that greeted the news of Christ's resurrection. See how Jesus can transform a person's fears simply by his presence.  If you would like support the production of Gospel Wabi Sabi please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support  Send me your email address, and I’ll send you a pdf of the weekly script. If you have any feedback about this...

What an amazing encounter Mary Magdalene had as she went to the tomb of Jesus. She never expected to be the first apostle - the first one sent by Jesus to proclaim God's good news! If you would like support the production of Gospel Wabi Sabi please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support  Send me your email address, and I’ll send you a pdf of the weekly script. If you...

John paints a picture of the terrible tableau that surrounded the cross as Jesus died. What would it have been like if you were there? If you would like support the production costs of Gospel Wabi Sabi please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support  Send me your email address, and I’ll send you a pdf of the weekly script. If you have any feedback about this podcast you...

The Roman guards were indifferent to the suffering and shame of Jesus. Some of the worst evils in this world result from indifference and not active hostility. Yet, the Gospel writer John gives us a glimpse of something beautiful that is going on behind the scenes, unnoticed by the guards. A beautiful Wabi Sabi moment.  If you would like support the production costs of Gospel Wabi Sabi please...

Can we be drawn to Jesus as that universal man, the One who ties all things together, the One who transcends all time, all cultures, all history? Check it out in this week’s episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi - “Behold, the Man!” If you would like support the production costs of Gospel Wabi Sabi please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support  Send me your email address, and I...

Is there a limit on how much Jesus can forgive? A cap on grace? If anyone pushed the envelope on forgiveness it was the disciple Peter whose brash talk collapsed into failure. This week’s Gospel Wabi Sabi podcast episode explores why Peter’s failure wasn’t final. If you would like support the production costs of Gospel Wabi Sabi please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/suppor...

Why didn’t Jesus fight back when Judas and the Roman soldiers came to arrest him? The answer may surprise you in this week’s episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi. If you would like support the production costs of this podcast please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support Become a financial supporter for as little as $1.99 a month. Send me your email address, and I’ll send you a pdf...

What are the “big rocks” in your life? Do they match up with the priorities Jesus prays about in John 17? Check it out in this week’s Gospel Wabi Sabi podcast. If you would like support the production costs of this podcast please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support Become a financial supporter for as little as $1.99 a month. Send me your email address, and I’ll send you...

How can we experience the peace of Christ while living is a stress-filled world? Jesus gives us some clues in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi. If you would like support the production costs of this podcast please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support Become a financial supporter for as little as $1.99 a month. Send me your email address, and I’ll send you a pdf of the we...

Can you be a Christian without the Holy Spirit? Jesus makes it pretty clear that the Spirit is essential for anyone who claims to be a Christ believer. Check out his words in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi. If you would like support the production costs of this podcast please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support Become a financial supporter for as little as $1.99 a mon...

Did you know that saying "God loves you" isn't the whole Gospel. Jesus lays out a challenge for those who want to really experience God's love.  If you would like support the production costs of this podcast please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support Become a financial supporter and send me your email address, and I’ll send you a pdf of the weekly script. You can r...

What would it mean for you to have a flourishing life? Jesus gives some amazing insights into that process through the simple analogy of a vineyard. Listen in and find out how. If you would like to financially support the production costs of this podcast please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support Become a supporter and send me your email address, and I’ll send you a pdf...

For Jesus love for him and obedience to his commands are like a Möbius strip - one thing that only looks like two things. Understanding that can make a big difference in your life.  If you would like to financially support the production costs of this podcast please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support Become a supporter and send me your email address, and I’ll send...

What does it mean when people say, "I'm spiritual but not religious?" Jesus had some things to say about the true nature of authentic spirituality. Check it out in this episode.  If you would like to financially support the production costs of this podcast please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support Become a supporter and send me your email address, and I’ll send yo...

What will heaven be like? How will we get there? Jesus gives us some amazing insights on how to make that journey. If you would like to financially support the production costs of this podcast please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support Become a supporter and send me your email address, and I’ll send you a pdf of the weekly script. You can reach me through my website www...

What motivated Judas to become the most famous snitch in human history? Money? Or were there other forces at work? And did his story have to end the way it did? Find out in this episode.

What would you do if you had all the power in the world? Probably not what Jesus did.  If you would like to financially support the production costs of this podcast please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support Become a supporter and send me your email address, and I’ll send you a pdf of the weekly script. You can reach me through my website www.jeffebert.com

Is it possible to be a Christian and not be a follower of Jesus? Better hear what Jesus has to say about that. If you would like to financially support the production costs of this podcast please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support Become a supporter and send me your email address, and I’ll send you a pdf of the weekly script. You can reach me through my website www.jef...

It can be a dangerous thing to identify yourself with Jesus. See what it cost Lazarus - and all he did was come back from the dead! If you would like to financially support the production costs of this podcast please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support Become a supporter and send me your email address, and I’ll send you a pdf of the weekly script. You can reach me throu...

From here on out there's no middle ground: people either loved Jesus or they hated him. Maybe that can give us insight into our own times.

The statistics on death are staggering - a flat 100% of people die. So what does it mean for Jesus to say, "I AM the resurrection and the life!" 

What do you do when Jesus doesn't come through for you the way you think he should? When God seems silent? When you need him most and all your hear is silence? Let's explore that experience through the story of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. If you would like to financially support this podcast please go to my hosting platform: https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support  If you become a supporter send J...

What got Jesus into more trouble? His works or his words? Find out in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi: God's Good News for imperfect people. Our special Zoom event for Gospel Wabi Sabi supporters is scheduled for Sunday night May 15th at 5PM. If you're a supporter please make surety check your email on Sunday to find your Zoom call invitation. If you would like to become a supporter please go to...