mom & me talk Jesus

In this episode, Callie and Gina explore the nativity story, featuring an excerpt from Gina R. J. Butler's book What About Her? A Study of Biblical Women. Together, they reflect on the reality of Mary's journey, the challenges she faced, the and the miraculous story of Emmanuel—God with us.

My neice, Zoë, joins mom and me as our special guest for a Thanksgiving Episode. We recount a week with family from Zoë's perspective plus a review on The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Happy Thanksgiving!

Remember the children's song about a wee little man who climbed a sycamore tree? On this podcast, mom and me go a few steps deeper into the kind of man Zacchaeus really was — a social outcast and a despised sinner. But all of this changes when Jesus purposely stops at the spot where Zach is sitting in that tree! Hear again the story of the wee little man and how Jesus changed him from the inside o...

At just the right time, God provided a tree for Zacchaeus to climb on a Jericho road. God's timing was sufficient — it was enough to meet the needs of a proposed situation. Zacchaeus, one of the most hated men in Jericho, had a lot of money but very few friends. Yet by God's sovereign time clock, Jesus passed through Jericho seeking a lost man and saved him. The story of Zacchaeus reveals a Savior...

In this episode, we take apart John 15 where Jesus declares Himself the True Vine and His disciples the branches. Referencing ancient grape farming, Mom and me talk about the assurance of eternal salvation for believers and what Jesus means by pruning and cutting off branches for bearing spiritual fruit.

Jesus' convo with His disciples about being the "True Vine" takes on a different light when viewed according to the ancient practice of "viticulture" — growing and harvesting grapes. Come along with me and mom as we hang with Jesus and the Eleven in John 15. Together we will get a better understanding of pruning, abiding and bearing fruit.

"Jesus wept" is the shortest verse in the Bible. Mom and Me discuss Jesus' response to the death of Lazarus and the grief of Martha and Mary. Jesus really is a Man who knows our sorrows — and that's why He wept.

To salt or not to salt — that is the question? Join Mom and Me as we debate the finer points of salt on summer fruit plus exploring Jesus' declaration "I AM the Resurrection and the Life!" We discover God's love is perfect, His timing is perfect and His purpose is perfect!

This episode sees the emergence of the "Callie tally" as well as a new Gina-ism. Listen along as we try to understand how the disciples felt when Jesus sent them out. And how that applies to us today!

Jesus sends His disciples — those original 12 and believers now! He compels us to step out on faith into the unknown completely relying on His leading - out of our comfort zone — out of our control — into His will. Join me and mom while we explore Jesus' words "I AM Sending."

A shepherd takes care of their sheep and dying for your flock wasn't in the job description. Enter Jesus' and His declaration "I AM the GOOD shepherd." A GOOD shepherd lays down His life for His sheep. Mom and Callie discover the ins and outs of shepherding in this LIVE session.

Jesus heals a formerly blind man with DIVINE MUD. Jesus declares: I AM the Light. Callie and Gina recap the last LIVE Bible Study from 4.21.2024

He replied, "Whether he is a sinner or not, I don't know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!" The formerly blind man goes with what he knows. As a believer in Jesus Christ, the world may doubt you, but the world can't deny a believer's testimony of once being lost and now being saved by grace. This man's testimony was simple — once I was blind, but now I see! LIVE Bible Study from Sun...

After Jesus tells the people in John chapter 6 "I AM the bread of life" they all want to know what we have to DO to WORK the WORKS of God. Gina and Callie talk about "works" in the Christian life and how Christ calls us to work for the true bread that doesn't spoil. Recap of LIVE Session - I AM the Bread of Life from 04.07.2024.

In John 6, Jesus declares "I AM the Bread of Life." He talks with the leftover crowd from the miracle of the 5 loaves and 2 fish and bids them come to Him as the TRUE source of life. As the living bread from Heaven, Jesus wants us to base our entire lives on Him and His words. Callie and Gina talk about their favorite bread and the TRUE bread of life during this Live Session from 04.07.24

When Jesus initiated the Lord's Supper, He told His followers to remember Him whenever they ate this meal. And then He shares a radical idea - service. Service is not only doing but an attitude and motive of the heart of which Jesus is the perfect example. Mom and Callie learn about the Lord's Supper and service in this Live Session from Luke 22.

Jesus chose to become lower than a slave when He washed the disciples' feet and exhorted them to do the same for each other. All the while, Jesus declares Himself Teacher and Lord — demonstrating His words with actions and being in absolute control of all. Join Callie and mom in this Live Session from John 13.

Callie and Mom find out the meaning of Maundy Thursday, review one of her new bargain books, discuss the Last Supper and Jesus' statements about being teacher, Lord and a servant to the disciples. "The Cost of Control" By Sharon Miller

Two of the I AM statements of Jesus are explored in this live session. Jesus knows the heart of man, but He is willing to cleanse it anyway. Jesus perfectly reveals God the Father by His works . Join Callie and Gina as they talk about Jesus changing the lives of 2 men by these declarations! www.grjbministries.com/livesessions

Learn the basics of southern decorating and converse with Callie and Mom about Jesus' willingness to save mankind!

There was nothing about Jesus' physical looks that drew people to Him. His appeal to people resulted from His heart. In this live session, we consider Jesus' declarations about Himself starting with I AM gentle and humble. Study Guide available at GRJBMinistries.com

Do you have spiritual anxiety because of unwarranted expectations? Mom and me talk about Jesus' easy yoke and light burden from Matthew 11:28-30. The One who created us the the One who can give us true rest.

Callie and Gina discuss Jesus' statement "I AM He" and it all starts with a women at a well. Recap of LIVE Bible Study from 1.28.2024

Callie and Gina talk about the fine art of nap taking and when God invented rest!! Join as they explore the final name of God — Jehovah M'Kaddesh. Recap of LIVE Bible Study from 12.3.23

Jehovah M'Kaddesh - The Lord who makes holy. Being holy is choosing God's way of life — and denying anything that's not— knowing that ONLY GOD can make us holy! Enjoy a recording of our online live Bible Study Series: The Names of God - Psalm 23. Aired on December 3, 2023. The Study Guide and more materials can be found at GRJBMinistries.com/livesessions