The Defined Podcast w/ Dr. Jon et al.

Jesus mentions several witnesses in John chapter 5. Panelists discuss the gravity of being a witness, the value of one's unique sphere of influence, and how Jesus can be found—or missed—in contemporary ministries just as he was in the Old Testament Scriptures. Scripture: John 5:30-40 Hosts and guests: Jon , Chris, Robyn , Christina , Richelle Audio links: thedefinedpodcast.castos.com Subscribe on...

After an opening audio blog, panelists discuss the significance of the gold, frankincense, and myrrh brought to Jesus by the wise men. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11 Hosts and guests: Jon, Chris, Robyn, Mandy, Tom Audio links: thedefinedpodcast.castos.com Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@thedefinedpodcast Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/thedefinedpodcast More content at TheDefinedPodcast.com Scriptu...

After an opening audio blog, panelists discuss the importance of gathering together united in faith, the challenges inherent in showing love to those who put our patience and endurance to the test, and how the Bible defines spiritual family. Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25 Hosts and guests: Jon, Chris, Robyn, Bill Audio links: thedefinedpodcast.castos.com Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@thedefinedp...

After an opening audio blog, panelists discuss how death is not the end of one's existence. Jesus said, "all who are in the tombs will hear his voice." How do Jesus' words affect our understanding of death and life? How does the Bible portray these as binary choices? How does worldly culture downplay true freedom while normalizing depravity as a seemingly acceptable third option? Scripture: John 5...

"'For whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise.'" Panelists discuss these words of Jesus found in John chapter 5 and consider how the Father is present in the New Testament, how the Son is present in the Old Testament, the role of Jesus as judge, the assault on fatherhood in culture, and the eternal implications of imitation. Scripture: John 5:19-23 Hosts and guests: Jon, Chris, Robyn,...

What does it mean to rest? After an opening audio blog, panelists discuss benefits of remembrance and reflection and how rest is truly found in Jesus Christ. Scripture: John 5:1-11 Hosts and guests: Jon, Chris, Robyn, Janet Audio links: thedefinedpodcast.castos.com Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@thedefinedpodcast Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/thedefinedpodcast More content at TheDefinedPodc...

Before Jesus healed a man who had been unable to walk for 38 years, he asked the man if he wanted to be healed. Did the man's response say something about his heart posture to receive a miracle? Panelists discuss this biblical account, examine how to encourage those who are persevering through chronic conditions, and consider helpful mindsets and actions for pursuing health and healing. Scripture:...

The Bible lists several miraculous signs that will accompany those who believe. As amazing as signs are, it's important to remember they are a means to an end, pointing towards the one who gives them. Panelists discuss the healing of the official's son in John chapter 4 and how the miracle was a sign that led to belief in Jesus Christ. Scripture: John 4:46-54 Hosts and guests: Jon, Chris, Robyn, M...

Jesus mentioned harvest after meeting with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's Well. Could the disciples have anticipated that the harvest would include people from every nation, including those with whom they would not normally associate culturally? What are the implications from this passage for believers today? Scripture: John 4:28-39 Hosts and guests: Jon, Chris, Robyn, Joshua Audio links: thedefin...

Jesus told the Samaritan woman at the well that the Father desires people who worship him in spirit and truth. Panelists discuss and how doing so is beneficial, how it transcends a singular traditional activity or geographical location, and how worship can take place everywhere we go within the temples of our bodies. Scripture: John 4:16-26 Hosts and guests: Jon, Chris, Robyn, Kathy, Jami Audio li...

After an opening audio blog, panelists discuss how physical thirst is symbolic of spiritual need and how Jesus is the giver of living water, the Spirit, who can forever end spiritual dehydration. Scripture: John 4:13-14 Hosts and guests: Jon, Chris, Robyn, Mandy, Rogelio Audio links: thedefinedpodcast.castos.com Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@thedefinedpodcast Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/...

In John chapter 4, the Samaritan woman at Jacob's Well questioned the greatness of Jesus. She compared Jesus with Jacob, saying that hundreds of years earlier Jacob provided water for himself, his sons, and his livestock. How could Jesus and the offer of living water be greater than that? Panelists discuss what it means to be great, how Jesus used greatness to describe John the Baptist, and how Je...

When Jesus saw the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, the cultural norm of that day would have been for him to ignore her. Instead, Jesus interacted with her, saying, "Give me a drink." What followed was a life-changing discussion about the gift of God, living water, the woman's past, worship, and the Messiah. Panelists discuss how this passage conveys Jesus' intentionality in seeking the one who is...

After an opening audio blog, panelists discuss how the wrath of God was poured out on Jesus, how it remains on those who do not obey Him, and how believers benefit from renewed minds, loving discipline, and living as freed while under the lordship of Christ. Scripture: John 3:31-36 Hosts and guests: Jon, Chris, Robyn, Christina, Maxine   Subscribe on YouTube -  youtube.com/@thedefinedpodcast Follo...

How does God use marriage to tell us about himself? In the Bible, John the Baptist used the term bridegroom to describe Jesus. And Jesus described himself using that verbiage as well. Does contemporary society misunderstand this connection? Our panelists discuss repentance, purification, covenant, maturity, and unity. Scripture: John 3:22-30 Hosts and guests: Jon, Chris, Robyn, Mandy, Rogelio Subs...

How does Scripture define good works? Or evil deeds? Are they similar to how popular culture would define them? Or are biblical standards different? Panelists discuss light, darkness, truth, hate, and love. Scripture: John 3:19-21 Hosts and guests: Jon, Chris, Robyn, Hunter, Riley Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@thedefinedpodcast Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/thedefinedpodcast More content a...

Before he was a psychologist, Dr. Jon was a nine-year-old aspiring gymnast. Although his goals didn't really surpass bouncing aimlessly on a trampoline, that didn't stop him from seeking pledges for the local gym's fundraiser. Would the Cartwheel-a-thon end in soaring success? Or nosediving disappointment? Dr. Jon shares another story from his childhood and examines how belief in Jesus comes with...

John 3:16 is arguably the best-known verse in the Bible. Perhaps less is known about the conversation immediately preceding it. Jesus was explaining to Nicodemus how a bronze serpent lifted on a pole in a desert hundreds of years earlier would be similar to Jesus' own crucifixion. Those who looked upon the serpent would live and those who look to or believe in Jesus Christ would also live. Panelis...

After an opening audio blog where Dr. Jon shares the complications of his own birth, the episode discusses Jesus' words to Nicodemus, "You must be born again," and how being born again, by the Spirit, is required in order to see and enter the kingdom of God. Scripture: John 3:1-8 Hosts and guests: Jon, Chris, Robyn, Christina, Joshua Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@thedefinedpodcast Follow on F...

After an opening audio blog, panelists discuss the significance of the temple in the Old Testament, how Jesus referred to his own body as a temple in the book of John, and how the physical body of a believer is also called a temple by Paul in the book of 1 Corinthians. Scripture: John 2:13-22 Hosts and guests: Jon, Chris, Robyn, Mandy, Rogelio Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@thedefinedpodcast F...

Sometimes the best gifts come unusually wrapped. It can be easy to miss a gift's true value based on a first impression! Such was the case when Jesus was born. God's gift of salvation came as a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths. After an opening audio blog, panelists discuss the word "wrapped" as it appears in Luke 2:7,  and also discuss the role wisdom plays in being able to discern the mystery of...

The season premiere opens with an audio blog about the word "thanks" followed by a panel discussion about gratitude and its many implications for spiritual, psychological, and relational well-being. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 . Hosts and guests: Jon, Chris, Robyn, Maxine, Kathy. Additional content and resources available at: Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@thedefinedpodcast Follow on Fa...

Panelists continue a discussion about the wedding at Cana, the instruction to do whatever Jesus said to do, and its implications for service, obedience, and faith. Scripture: John 2:1-11 . Hosts and panelists: Jon, Chris, Robyn, Rogelio, Mandy. Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@thedefinedpodcast Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/thedefinedpodcast More content at thedefinedpodcast.com

After an opening audio blog, panelists discuss the topic of doing what Christ said to do and how the outcome of those actions tend to be newfound belief in Jesus. Scripture: John 2:1-11 . Hosts and panelists: Jon, Chris, Robyn, Rogelio, Mandy. Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@thedefinedpodcast Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/thedefinedpodcast More content at thedefinedpodcast.com

This episode discusses the word "see" in John chapter 1 and how Jesus saw Nathanael before Nathanael came to see Jesus. Scripture: John 1:46-51 . Hosts and panelists: Jon, Chris, Robyn, Christina. Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@thedefinedpodcast Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/thedefinedpodcast More content at thedefinedpodcast.com