Jesus Stories

What Happens In This Episode? Can a man change? He may not be able to; but Jesus can change him. Today’s Jesus Stories episode features a man known for successful dirty political tricks; tricks which will elect a politician to office. But, when the tricks are found and the pressure is on, an encounter with Jesus changes this man’s attitude, behavior, and life. Now his entire life is centered on Je...

What Happens In This Episode? We meet a woman who was well ahead of her time. She was extremely well educated in a time when women were not offered an education. She was a powerful force for change in a society in a time when women were not considered to be important members of society. She was a friend to those who were of the elite class as well as those who were in the lower classes. She was fa...

What Happens In This Episode? What happens when a man chooses to obey Jehovah God rather than man? What if the edict comes from a dictator who is trying to remain neutral in World War II against the Nazi onslaught of Europe? What if the edict means that thousands of people will be subjected to the persecution of life under Nazi rule? Today’s story tells the story – a largely untold and unknown sto...

What Happens In This Episode? This episode’s Jesus Story is a personal one. I share the story of my own faith journey with you. It’s not as dramatic as some of our previous stories. It shows how a Jesus Story is written in one ordinary life. There are lessons to take away from the happenings. Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting current day Jesus Stories (testimonies) for the third s...

What Happens In This Episode? A man of faith is chosen by another man of faith to put his faith to the test. Can he keep his cool when he is being verbally insulted due to his race? Can he not fight back when racism keeps him out of restaurants and hotels and decent travel accommodations? Can he work with white players and fans and not lash out when they abuse him? He could. And he did! And he pav...

What Happens In This Episode? A woman of faith puts her belief into action in Nazi occupied Holland. She and her family hide Jews who are being hunted and imprisoned by the Nazi’s – just because of their heritage. She is caught and imprisoned herself. She learns the power of forgiveness in a Nazi concentration camp and uses that lesson to forge the rest of her life – telling the story of Jesus to...

What Happens In This Episode? A man decides to stand against evil. It’s not an easy decision. It is a journey. Will he be caught? What of the people around him? What is the best way to stand? This Jesus Stories episode tells of his journey and the ultimate result. Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting current day Jesus Stories (testimonies) for the third season of the Jesus Stories Po...

What Happens In This Episode? We meet a woman of uncommon strength and courage – despite her size. Thanks to the courage bolstered by her faith in Jesus as her Savior, she provided the catalyst which changed society in the United States. Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting current day Jesus Stories (testimonies) for the third season of the Jesus Stories Podcast. If you’ve got a Jesu...

What Happens In This Episode? A young child is sent to live with his aunt and uncle Aunt and Uncle are devout followers of Jesus and train this child accordingly Mother takes child from this environment, raising him in a minimally religious home After college, he enters politics and secures a seat in Parliament As a young man, he travels with and debates faith with a friend He concludes that his m...

What happens in this episode? We meet a man as he stands holding the coats of men who are stoning the first Christian martyr to death He actively pursues and persecutes anyone who follows after Jesus Then, he meets Jesus in an amazing way Having met Jesus, he turns his life around – from persecution to proclamation He meets his own persecution because of his life change This persecution results in...

What happens in this episode? We start telling the stories of the lives of people – both living and dead – which are changed because of the life of Jesus. Because Jesus still lives (He was resurrected!), he still changes lives. We meet a teenager – The Maid – who is a passionate follower of Jesus She is given a mission by Jehovah God While the powers-that-be seek to dissuade her efforts, she ultim...

What Happens in this Episode We’re telling the Christmas story from the scriptures in this episode. Listen as you’ll hear: When the Jesus Story and the Christmas Story really begin An announcement of a birth of a relative of Jesus The announcement of the birth of Jesus Mary’s visit with her relative at the beginning of her pregnancy The first Christmas Carol, as sung by Mary The birth of the relat...

What Happens in this Episode We continue with the conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount Jesus talks to us about our stuff – our possessions and money. Where is our focus? He cautions us about worry; Jehovah God cares for us. He reminds us that judgement of others brings judgement back up on us Our judgements must be under the guidance of Jehovah God Finally, he outlines choices that we must consid...

What Happens in this Episode Jesus continues with his challenge from “you have it heard” to “but I say” to explain Jehovah God’s intention for the Law He challenges our hearts in the matters of divorce, vows, retribution, and love for our enemies He challenges us to reconsider our acts of worship: giving, praying, and fasting Scriptures Used in Today’s Episode Matthew 5:31-48 Matthew 6:1-18 Luke 6...

What Happens in this Episode Jesus moves from blessings to woes for those not seeking and submitting to Jehovah God Jesus’ followers are salt and light – influencing the world in both subtle and startling ways Jesus looks at the law – the teachings that have been passed down for generations – and compares it with the teachings of the religious leaders of the day Scriptures Used in Today’s Episode...

What Happens in this Episode Jesus spends a night in prayer Jesus selects twelve of his followers to be special messengers – apostles Jesus teaches what we call “the Sermon on the Mount” We begin discussing the Sermon by looking at each of the Beatitudes – the upside-down view of the Kingdom of God Scriptures used in this episode: Luke 6:12-19 Ephesians 2:20 1 Corinthians 9:1-2 Matthew 5:1-12 Exod...

This Sounds Familiar! Welcome to season 2 of Jesus Stories. While we are preparing for an exciting season 3, we are featuring some important stories from the life of Jesus. If you’ve listened to the whole of season 1, you’ve heard the stories before. But now you might hear them with fresh ears and gain new insights into these happenings and teaching. What Happens in this Episode: Competition among...

This Sounds Familiar! Welcome to season 2 of Jesus Stories. While we are preparing for an exciting season 3, we are featuring some important stories from the life of Jesus. If you’ve listened to the whole of season 1, you’ve heard the stories before. But, now you might hear them with fresh ears and gain new insights into these happenings and teachings. What Happens in this Episode: Jesus has a rev...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE Jesus shows his disciple, Thomas, who was doubting that he was alive, the proof of his resurrection Jesus eats breakfast with some of his disciples Jesus forgives Peter for denying him and gives him a job for the future Jesus shares a prediction of the kind of death Peter will endure Taking his disciples on a mountain, Jesus gives them instructions for their future as...

EVENTS IN THIS EPISODE Jesus dies An earthquake occurs Temple veil is ripped from top to bottom Resurrection of godly people Women watch from a distance while others leave the crucifixion Joseph of Arimathea secures Jesus’ body and buries it in a tomb he owns The tomb is sealed by the Romans On Sunday, three women come to the tomb to find it empty. They tell the disciples Peter and John confirm th...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus is flogged – twice Pilate turns Jesus over to his Roman garrison to be crucified But, first, they have to have some fun with ridicule and bullying Jesus is lead to the place of the skull for execution Jesus is nailed to the cross He is mocked and ridiculed while hanging there Jesus commissions John to care for his mother Jesus promises the only who stands up for...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus is taken to be questioned by Annas Annas sends Jesus to Caiaphas for trial The Sanhedrin question Jesus under oath, requiring Jesus admit that he is the Messiah The Sanhedrin consider Jesus guilty of blasphemy Judas regrets his actions and gives back his money Judas hangs himself Jesus is brought before Pilate for trial Pilate and Jesus converse about the nature...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus prays for himself, his disciples, and those who will come after them in Jesus’ name He takes Peter, James, and John to pray for deliverance from the wrath that he is about to experience Soldiers and Temple guards arrive to arrest Jesus Jesus’ disciples try to fight back over Jesus’ objections Jesus is bound and taken away His disciples run away SCRIPTURES USED I...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus teaches as he and his disciples walk to the Mount of Olives. In his teaching, he tells them: Jesus tells his disciples to prepare for travel He reminds them that it is important for them to remain connected to him He reminds them of his new command Obedience is the key to remaining in the love of Jesus “I have chosen you.” You’re in for some rough times because...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus comforts and teaches his disciples with the following emphasis: Jesus began and ended with comfort for his disciples. “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust….” “I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart.” A gift which cannot come from the world. Jesus is physically leaving them. But, he is not leaving them – or us – alone. In his place, he is ask...