If That Makes Sense

Religion EN ↓ 105 episodes

A Family Life original podcast featuring young adults talking about the questions and challenges they face as followers of Jesus.

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105: "Doubting" Thomas? (John 20) 19.05.2026 34:56

Of the 12 men called to the most unique ministry in history, one of them has "doubting" associated with his name. Mike, Becki, and Tim examine Thomas' response to news of the risen Christ and draw encouragement from Jesus' post-resurrection appearances to his closest friends. (John 20:19-31) Support  this show by giving to Family Life. Discover  the other great Family Life podcasts!

104: John's Account of The Resurrection (John 20) 10.04.2026 30:56

After the emotional journey through Christ's betrayal, trial, crucifixion and burial, the If That Makes Sense hosts REJOICE in John's account of the Resurrection! Emma, Jim, and Tim look at John 20:1-18. ( Timeline of the first Resurrection Sunday discussed in episode)  Support  this show by giving to Family Life. Discover  the other great Family Life podcasts!

103: The Garden After The Cross (John 19) 18.02.2026 28:19

It looks like the lowest point in the Gospel story: Jesus is dead. Yet, life—True Life—is not far away from the two men who bury the Lord (especially if they know their Bible)! Jesse, Michael, and Tim reflect on John 19:31-42. Support  this show by giving to Family Life. Discover  the other great Family Life podcasts!

102: It Is Finished (John 19) 03.12.2025 33:55

No historical event can rival Jesus' display of love from the Cross. John the Apostle saw it with his own eyes, and it marked him forever. It can mark us, too. Tately, Kaylee, and Tim look at John 19:17-30. Support  this show by giving to Family Life. Discover  the other great Family Life podcasts!

101: The Kind of King Jesus Is (John 19) 28.10.2025 28:59

Our world's definition of "power" doesn't look like the kind that King Jesus shows. Emma, Mike and Tim marvel at the crown Jesus wore for us: thorns that we deserved (John 19:1-16). Support  this show by giving to Family Life. Discover  the other great Family Life podcasts!

100: People-Pleasing and "My Truth" (John 18) 17.09.2025 23:45

People-pleasing is nothing new. As Becki, Dylan and Tim chat, "fear of man" sounds frighteningly familiar as one of the sins that led to the wrongful condemnation of Jesus by Pontius Pilate. (John 18:28-40) Support  this show by giving to Family Life. Discover  the other great Family Life podcasts!

99: When I Don't Stand For Jesus 10.07.2025 32:57

The Apostle Peter failed when it mattered. But—praise God—Jesus redeems. Merri, Jesse, and Tim reflect on a time when one of Jesus' closest friends didn't come through. (John 18:15-27) Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

98: Jesus, Betrayed (John 18) 05.06.2025 34:36

Jim, Michael, and Tim consider what Jesus did for us: let himself be betrayed by one of his closest friends. (John 18:1-14) Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

97: Jesus Prayed For You? (John 17) 06.05.2025 26:22

If you know Jesus, did you know he mentions you in the Bible? Not only that, he prays for us! Becki, Kaylee and Tim discuss John 17:13-26.  Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

96: "Glorify" Your Name? 15.04.2025 31:45

What do we learn about the heart of God when Jesus prays for his followers? Mike, Lydia and Tim look into John 17:1-12. Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!  

95: Take Courage! (John 16) 12.03.2025 28:46

Jesus doesn't encourage his followers with light, fluffy positivities. He tells them to "take courage," because He has overcome what stood against us. Jesse, Dylan and Tim dig in to John 16:16-33. Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

If That Makes Sense - 94: The Friend (John 16) 20.02.2025 26:54

If Jesus loves us, why would he leave? Emma, Merri, and Tim look at Jesus' promise to send the "Friend" that we all need (John 16:1-15). Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!  

If That Makes Sense - 93: "If The World Hates You" (John 15) 05.02.2025 27:18

If following Jesus makes someone else call us their "enemy," how do we choose to see them? Before being crucified by his enemies, Jesus offers comfort to his disciples. Becki, Michael and Tim look at John 15:18-27. Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

If That Makes Sense - 92: How Do We "Abide"? (John 15) 26.12.2024 31:16

Abiding in Jesus isn't about working harder. It's a life, a love, and an identity that flows directly from Christ himself. Jim, Tately and Tim talk about how they understand the invitation to "abide" in  John 15:1-17.

If That Makes Sense - 91: Real Peace (John 14) 19.11.2024 26:08

Ultimately, is everyone just looking for peace? Mike, Kaylee and Tim look at Jesus' words at the Last Supper for the peace we desperately need today (John 14:15-31). Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

If That Makes Sense – 90: One With God (John 14) 07.11.2024 32:28

When you see Jesus, you see God. If it’s still hard for us to wrap our heads around 2000 years later, imagine being the first disciples! Jesse, Emma and Tim discuss John 14:1-14. Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

If That Makes Sense – 89: As I Have Loved You 22.10.2024 25:18

When Jesus tells his followers to love each other, why does he call it a “new” commandment? Hope, Tim, and new host Dylan discuss John 13:31-38. Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

If That Makes Sense – 88: Jesus and the Traitor (John 13) 08.10.2024 35:46

Jesus served with, lived with, and loved someone he knew would betray him. Merri, Tim, and new host Michael consider Judas…and all of us. (John 13:18-30) Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

If That Makes Sense – 87: Fit to Serve (John 13) 25.09.2024 31:14

God Almighty became a human being—and then served others. Why, then, do we *ever* consider ourselves *above* serving? Mike, Jesse and Tim consider Jesus’ example (John 13:1-17). Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

If That Makes Sense – 86: Whatever God Says (John 12) 03.09.2024 24:42

In the words of Jesus—in your whole Bible—you’ve got an irreplaceable treasure. Lydia, Becki and Tim talk about leaning on what God says. (John 12:37-50) Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

If That Makes Sense – 85: When You See His Light (John 12) 22.08.2024 25:00

It’s startling when Jesus tells us to “hate” our lives. But Tately, Mike and Tim take a closer look at what Jesus might mean—and how much He really demands of us! (John 12:20-36) Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

If That Makes Sense – 84: The Triumphal Entry (John 12) 06.08.2024 29:36

With Jesus, “triumph” doesn’t always look like we expect it to—it doesn’t look like we want it to, either, sometimes. Hope, Jim and Tim discuss Jesus’ Triumphal Entry to Jerusalem in John 12:12-19. Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

If That Makes Sense – 83: Giving Jesus Everything (John 12) 23.07.2024 27:12

Mary of Bethany didn’t just anoint Jesus’ feet; the familiar story shows us a disciple who gives Jesus her everything—and challenges us to do the same. Jesse, Merri and Tim discuss John 12:1-11. Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

If That Makes Sense – 82: The World’s Authority (John 11) 09.07.2024 32:47

When we fear what we can gain or lose by the authorities of this world, we’re not thinking with Jesus as our King. Becki, Jim and Tim look at John 11:45-57. Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

If That Makes Sense – 81: Lazarus Raised (John 11) 25.06.2024 26:46

“Jesus wept”—two words that will show both the kind of vulnerability and power Jesus has as God and man. Hope, Mike and Tim look at Jesus’ raising of Lazarus from the dead. (John 11:17-44) Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!