Rebuilding Faith

This is a story many of us think we already understand... until we sit with it a little longer. In John 12, a woman’s extravagant act of devotion is met with a “reasonable” religious objection, and Jesus responds in a way that still unsettles the church today. Instead of debating logic or correcting the numbers, he protects the person. In this episode of Rebuilding Faith , we explore why that matt...

What happens when the buzz around Jesus gets louder, but the danger gets closer? In this episode of Rebuilding Faith , we step into the rising tension at the end of John 11, where rumors spread, crowds speculate, and everyone is wondering the same thing: Is he actually going to show up? As religious leaders quietly move from suspicion to resolution, Jesus does something unexpected—not avoiding dan...

Jesus raises a man from the dead—and the response is a committee meeting. In Episode 50 of Rebuilding Faith , we step into John 11:45–52 , where resurrection doesn’t lead to celebration but to panic, because a clear view of Jesus threatens those in control. This episode explores why religion so often chooses preservation over faithfulness, how imagination becomes dangerous when power is at stake,...

Jesus doesn’t stay composed in this story. He gets angry. He’s deeply troubled. And then he breaks down and weeps. In John 11, standing at the tomb of his friend Lazarus, Jesus shows us something we rarely talk about—a God who feels deeply and who doesn’t rush past grief or explain it away. In this episode of Rebuilding Faith, we explore why Jesus’ strongest emotions matter and what they tell us a...

What do you do when God could have shown up… but didn’t? In this episode of Rebuilding Faith , we step into one of the most emotionally honest moments in the Gospel of John. Lazarus is dead. Jesus is late. And Martha says out loud what so many of us have only thought: “If you had been here…”  We talk about the kind of faith that lives in the tension between hope and disappointment. We wrestle...

What do you do when Jesus doesn’t make sense? In this week’s episode of Rebuilding Faith, we open John 11 and discover that Mary and Martha weren’t the only ones frustrated by Jesus’ timing. He says Lazarus won’t die… then announces Lazarus is dead. He even waits two extra days before doing anything. But buried in this story is a detail most of us miss, and it's one that changes everything about w...

What do you do when Jesus quotes a Bible verse that completely dismantles the version of God you’ve carried your whole life? This week in Rebuilding Faith , we hit one of the strangest, most theologically explosive lines in the entire Old Testament—one most Christians have never even noticed. We’ll talk about why ancient Israelites didn’t see God the way most of us assume, why Jesus intention...

What if the reason some people miss Jesus isn’t doubt, but religion? In this episode, we look at a moment in John 10 when people surrounded Jesus and demanded, “Tell us plainly.” But the problem wasn’t Jesus’ clarity. It was their expectation that he submit to their system. We explore why Jesus refuses to fit into anyone’s religious formula, why that made people reach for stones again, and why so...

What if Jesus wasn’t trying to protect our borders, but break them open? In John 10, Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd … but then says something that would have shocked everyone listening: “I have other sheep that are not of this fold.”  What if the people we’ve been taught to keep out are the very ones Jesus is bringing in? In this episode of Rebuilding Faith , we explore how Jesus...

What if the biggest threat to your faith isn’t the world… but religion itself? In this episode, we look at one of Jesus’ boldest metaphors — calling out thieves and robbers who climb over the walls of faith to control others. We’ll talk about the difference between religion that steals life and the Jesus who gives it in abundance. If faith has ever left you tired, afraid, or burned out, this one’s...

What if the people who thought they saw God most clearly… were actually blind? In John 9, Jesus heals a man who was born blind—and then tells the religious leaders they’re the ones who can’t see. It’s a moment of spiritual irony that still hits close to home. Because the question isn’t just for them… it’s for us. Are we sure we’re seeing Jesus clearly? Or have we confused being right with being li...

What happens when following Jesus gets you kicked out of church? In John 9, a man healed by Jesus is thrown out of the synagogue. Not because he did something wrong, but because his story didn’t fit the approved narrative. If you’ve ever felt isolated for seeing Jesus differently, this one’s for you. Listen to this episode of  Rebuilding Faith as we explore what it means to be healed by Jesus...

When the world gets loud, whose voice are you actually hearing? In this week’s episode of Rebuilding Faith, we unpack what happens when a healed man is talked about as if he isn’t even there, and how that same dynamic plays out in our social media echo chambers today. Discover why there are no voiceless people, only voices we choose not to listen to, and how Jesus’ way of seeing others c...

When life breaks down, our first instinct is to find someone to blame to remove our discomfort. The disciples did it when they saw a man born blind, asking whose sin caused it. But Jesus refuses to play that game. Instead, he rewrites the story of blame into one of creation and healing. In this episode, we explore how Jesus transforms guilt into grace and invites us to stop asking, “Why...

In John 8, Jesus pushes the religious leaders past their breaking point. They call him demon-possessed, mock his age, and throw stones at him. But instead of backing down, Jesus makes a claim so wild it nearly gets him killed: “Before Abraham was born, I Am.”  What do we do with a God who doesn’t look like power, wealth, or influence, but instead looks like Jesus? Click here to watch the mess...

What happens when Jesus tells the most religious people of his day that their true father isn’t Abraham—or even God—but the devil? In this episode of Rebuilding Faith , we look at one of Jesus’ boldest confrontations and why it matters for us today. Because while anyone can claim a spiritual lineage, Jesus reminds us that lineage isn’t claimed—it’s displayed. The question is: what does your life r...

What if everything you’ve been taught about freedom is upside down? In John 8, Jesus makes a bold claim: true freedom doesn’t come from doing whatever you want—it comes from choosing the right Master. It’s a paradox that turns our cultural idea of liberty on its head. In this week’s episode of Rebuilding Faith , we explore how surrendering to Jesus is the only way to actually experience freedom. C...

What do you do when people come after you online, especially when they do it in the name of Jesus? In this episode of Rebuilding Faith, we find that Jesus Himself knew how to stand up to unhealthy systems and call out bogus leaders, all without losing sight of who God is. If you’ve ever been told to “just preach Jesus” in a way that avoids conflict, this message will challenge you to see...

What if God’s hands weren’t clenched in anger, but stretched wide in love? In this week’s episode of Rebuilding Faith , we contrast Jonathan Edwards’ infamous sermon with Jesus’ words in John 8. We’ll explore how a distorted picture of God leads to fear and despair, while a Jesus-looking God invites us into life, light, and healing. You’ll discover why seeing Jesus in the Old Testament, in the New...

What happens when your worst day collides with Jesus? In this episode of Rebuilding Faith, we step into one of the rawest moments in John 8—a woman dragged into the temple, shamed, and facing death. The religious leaders thought they had the perfect trap for Jesus, but instead, he flips the script, turns the spotlight onto the accusers, and offers the woman something she never saw coming: grace. A...

What happens when you speak up for someone else? In John 7, we watch Nicodemus risk his reputation to defend Jesus, only to be mocked and lumped in with the very person he’s standing up for. The truth is, whenever you love the other, you often become the other. In this episode of Rebuilding Faith , we explore what it means to cross the line from “us” to “them,” and why real love always calls us to...

What if your deepest thirst could finally be satisfied? At the end of an eight-day festival all about water, Jesus stands up and shouts an offer no one saw coming: “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me!” This was a bold claim to be the very source of life itself. In this episode, we’ll step into the drama of John 7, unpack why Jesus’ timing and words were so shocking, and explore what it...

Ever feel like Jesus doesn’t fit the mold you were taught to expect? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore a moment in John 7 when people couldn’t accept Jesus precisely  because they recognized him. He was too familiar to be the Messiah they were waiting for. It turns out that Jesus rarely shows up the way we expect him to. What if the biggest obstacle to recognizing Jesus in yo...

Why are we so quick to point out the faults of others, but so slow to see those same issues in ourselves? In this episode, we explore one of Jesus’ most relevant critiques—not of sin in general, but of inconsistent faith. From a crowd confused by Jesus’ authority to religious leaders upset over a Sabbath healing, the deeper issue is clear: they didn’t apply their beliefs consistently. And neither...

What if the biggest threat to your spiritual life isn’t sin, doubt, or even suffering... but your schedule? In this episode, we look at how Jesus responds to danger, pressure, and a push for fame (and what that reveals about the pace of our own lives). His brothers mock him. His hometown isn’t safe. But Jesus refuses to rush. We unpack what it means when Dallas Willard says, “Hurry is the great en...