The Isaiah 43 Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this second episode of the Hard Truths miniseries - a series that will premiere on the last Tuesday of each month - we examine the apostle Paul's teaching about vessels of wrath and vessels of mercy. This is a controversial passage about God's election that many have claimed makes God unjust. However, this teaching is clear within the Holy Scriptures and must be exami...

Send us Fan Mail IN MEMORY OF MR. PHIL As we continue with our four-week study of the person and work of Christ, we'll explore how a proper understanding of this ought to change our lives. Everything we do and say should be radically transformed by the sanctifying Spirit of God. Join us as we explore how God changes our lives! This week we will read the following Scripture (in order): Galatia...

Send us Fan Mail As we continue in our 4-week long study of the person and work of Christ, and how it should shape our lives, we come to part two's study: What has Jesus Christ done? This was partly answered in last week's episode but is more fully explored here. The work of Christ sets us from the power of sin and death. His atoning death on the cross makes us right with God if we belie...

Send us Fan Mail As we take a 4-week long break from the Gospel of John, we'll be looking at some very important aspects of our faith. The four topics we'll cover in the next four weeks will be: Who Jesus is, what He has done, and then because of who he is and what he has done - it should change our lives, and it should change the way we view our faith. This week, we begin by asking Who...

Send us Fan Mail In our lives, we have made mistakes. We have sinned and been so embarrassed by these things that we just want to bury them forever. Now, how would you feel if you were caught in the act of that sin? Not only that, but you were dragged out before hundreds, if not thousands, for all to see. On top of that, you were thrown before a judge who has every right to sentence you forever. T...

Send us Fan Mail In this first episode of the Hard Truths miniseries - a series that will premiere on the last Tuesday of each month - we examine Christ's teachings about eating his flesh and drinking his blood.  Those who are regular listeners to the series will recognize that this was discussed a few weeks ago. However, this is one of the most challenging teachings that Christ taught and so...

Send us Fan Mail The world wants to silence Christian's thoughts and views, but why? Why would anyone hate the message of faith, hope, love, and forgiveness? As we look at the Pharisee's response to the failure of the Temple guard to arrest Jesus in John 7, we will explore the answer as to why it wants to silence us. Yet, despite this knowledge of the world's rejection, we have a gr...

Send us Fan Mail In a world of false waters that tempt us and then leave us feeling thirsty, Christ promises that if we believe in Him - we will never be thirsty again. Only Christ will give us the peace, joy, pleasure, and satisfaction that we long for. As we continue in our expository exploration through chapter seven of the Gospel of John, we will see God's sovereignty and plan of salvatio...

Send us Fan Mail This week we return to John 7 as we explore why it matters that Christ is ruling and reigning at the right hand of the throne of God. As Christians, we say this all of the time, but we have to ask ourselves what this actually means. Does it matter, and if so, are we living like it does?  This week we will be reading from the following Scripture: John 1:1 John 7:31-36 John 11:47, 4...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Isaiah 43 Podcast, we welcome Mr. Andrew, our ninth special guest and our first guest of 2025! Our fascinating conversation focuses on whether we are in the end times, how to share the Gospel, how to grow closer to God, and what Christian relationships look like.  I want to thank Mr. Andrew for joining us and providing some valuable insight into how we can be better b...

Send us Fan Mail In this celebration of two full years of the podcast, we continue our journey through John 7 with an important reminder about who Jesus is. We must ask ourselves who we say he is. And if we say that we know Jesus existed historically, is that enough to grant us eternal life with God? And what can we discern about God's will within five short verses? This celebration episode i...

Send us Fan Mail In a sobering episode, we are reminded of who the enemies of God are. They are those who are in rebellion against God, who care nothing for His holiness, His character, or His justice because their sin makes them feel better. When we take a true look at who the enemies of God are, we might not like who is looking back at us. This week we will be reading from the following Scriptur...

Send us Fan Mail John 7 continues with Jesus entering into the temple during the Feast of Booths and beginning to preach. His message is a controversial one among the Jewish leaders. It is through this message, however, that he shows his entire purpose - He came to glorify God. He teaches that if anyone wants to know God then they will search His words and know they are the truth. Join us today as...

Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of 2025, we are reminded that God sees us and understands our struggles. As we begin a new chapter, we see just how faithful Jesus is to God even at the expense of his brothers' trust. Through all of this, it is within the pages of Scripture that we see that God is with us and will not leave us, and because of this, we have no reason to fear. This week we...

Send us Fan Mail Knowing Your Failures, God Still Chose You – This is the message we all need to hear as the year ends. It is the central theme as we conclude John chapter six this week. In the final moments of the chapter, Jesus reveals that one of the twelve disciples who remain with him will betray him. Yet, despite this knowledge, he still chose them for his own purpose. What a powerful remind...

Send us Fan Mail Merry Christmas to all! In our final episode of the Imitators Series, we explore the life of John Newton, the author of "Amazing Grace". John's life as a slave trader turned minister shows us the awesome power of God to transform our lives and grant us forgiveness. John's story illustrates that no matter what we have done - if we believe in Christ by faith alon...

Send us Fan Mail Continuing our study of the Gospel of John, we reach a significant moment in Jesus' ministry—the moment the people turn away. Christ has told the crowds about faith, His Sovereignty, and God's election. These things drive the crowds away. Will these hard sayings also make you go away? This week we will be reading the following Scripture: John 6:60-69 John 6:53-58 Ephesia...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever read John 6 and encountered Jesus talking about eating flesh and drinking blood? Does it leave you utterly confused? Well, luckily, in today's episode, we'll address this difficult saying from Christ and what he means when He says it.  This week, we will be reading the following Scripture (in order): John 6:51 John 6:52-59 John 6:44-46 Ephesians 2:1-3 1 Cor...

Send us Fan Mail As we return to the Gospel of John, we see Jesus continue discussing with the gathered crowds. It is here that we begin to see the crowds reject Jesus because he isn't what they want him to be. Even in the face of rejection from his people, Christ never changes anything he says about salvation coming through Him alone. He adds to it and emphasizes the doctrine of election tea...

Send us Fan Mail This week was originally meant to be a special guest, but due to last-minute scheduling conflicts and Thanksgiving, the special guest episode had to be postponed. Instead, this week we take a break from the Gospel of John to take a look at a passage from 1 John meant to encourage us and give us hope. So in this brief episode, we hope that the truth of Scripture is able to give you...

Send us Fan Mail Few individuals throughout history have influenced the direction of the Church since the New Testament as profoundly as St. Augustine. However, did you know that his life could have taken a very different path? Without Christ's intervention, Augustine's life might have been filled with sin, worldly pleasures, and much more. We will also examine the significant impact of...

Send us Fan Mail We make a mess of our lives. We have messed things up so bad sometimes. We have sinned. What hope could there possibly be for someone who has done such bad things in the past? The answer is Jesus. But if we mess up won't Jesus reject us and not love us anymore? No, that is the beauty of what Jesus teaches in John 6. God loves us. He will always love us and He will never cast...

Send us Fan Mail When we stand before God to give an account of how we lived on earth, we will probably begin by telling God that we were good people who tried to help others and bring harmony wherever we went. Certainly, this will get us into eternal paradise, right? No. Jesus said none of that matters: the material things, money, etc, etc. None of that is pleasing to God. What hope do we have th...

Send us Fan Mail Before getting to some of the most theologically rich verses within the Gospel of John, we first come across some scripture that provides us with an interesting thought. Those of the first century sought Jesus so that he would be the political and military king that they wanted. Because the apostle John uses the word "kurios" to describe Christ, he affirms Christ's...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus has retreated to the mountains. The disciples got in a boat to meet him on the other side of the Sea. What unfolds next is a story of faith, fear, and ultimate rescue. Jesus' miraculous interaction with the disciples here reminds us what happens when we have faith in Christ and when we are swept away by the storms of life. This week we will be reading the following Scri...