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Send us Fan Mail Who Am I in the Bible? — From Doubt to Belief This week on The Jesus Effect , our Who Am I in the Bible? series continues with a story many can relate to — a story of questions, uncertainty, and the struggle to believe. Not everyone’s journey of faith is immediate. Not everyone accepts truth without hesitation. Some wrestle. Some wonder. Some need to understand for themselves. Thi...

Send us Fan Mail Pressing On Toward the Goal — Philippians 3:7–14 What are you really pursuing in life? In this episode of The Jesus Effect , we continue our journey through the book of Philippians and step into chapter 3, where the Apostle Paul challenges us to examine what truly matters. Paul once had everything the world admired—status, success, and religious achievement. But after encountering...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Jesus Effect , our Who Am I in the Bible? series continues with a powerful story of freedom, devotion, and transformation. This life was once overwhelmed… burdened by something that could not be broken alone. No matter the effort, no matter the struggle — freedom seemed out of reach. But then came an encounter with Jesus. In a single moment, everything changed. Wh...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus - The Mind of Christ: Living with Humility ( Philippians 2:1–11) What does it really mean to think like Jesus? In this episode of The Jesus Effect , we continue our journey through the book of Philippians and discover that when Christ is at the center of our lives… His heart begins to shape the way we live. In Philippians 2, the Apostle Paul calls us to a life marked by unit...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Jesus Effect, our Who Am I in the Bible? series continues with one of the most powerful transformation stories in all of Scripture. This individual was not searching for a new direction. They were confident. Committed. Certain they were right. But sometimes… you can be fully convinced — and still be heading the wrong way. In a single moment, everything changed. Wh...

Send us Fan Mail What is the secret to a joyful life? In this episode of The Jesus Effect, we begin a new series through the book of Philippians — a letter written by the Apostle Paul from prison, yet filled with joy. In Philippians 1, Paul shows us that true joy is not found in our circumstances, but in placing Christ at the center of our lives. From his deep love for the believers in Philippi to...

Send us Fan Mail After reflecting on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, one question remains: Where would we be… without Jesus? In this short devotional episode of Jesus in Your Weekend, we pause to consider the impact of the cross and the resurrection — not just historically, but personally. Without the cross, there would be no forgiveness. Without the resurrection, there would be n...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Jesus Effect, our Who Am I in the Bible? series continues with a powerful story of failure… and restoration. After the resurrection of Jesus, lives were forever changed — and this story reveals one of the most personal transformations in all of Scripture. This individual was bold, confident, and fully committed… until a moment of pressure exposed a weakness they n...

Send us Fan Mail The Jesus Effect — It Is Finished (Good Friday) On Good Friday, we pause to remember the cross. In this episode of The Jesus Effect, we reflect on the powerful words of Jesus in John 19:30 — “It is finished.” Not a statement of defeat… but a declaration of victory. On the cross, Jesus paid the price for our sin, carried our guilt and shame, and made a way for us to be reconciled t...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus — He Is Risen (Easter) The cross was not the end of the story. In this Easter episode of The Jesus Effect, we celebrate the truth that changes everything — Jesus is alive. In Matthew 28:5–6, the angel declares, “He is not here, for He has risen, as He said.” What was finished on the cross… is revealed in victory through the resurrection. Because Jesus lives, we have: forgive...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Jesus Effect, our Who Am I in the Bible? series continues with a story of courage , leadership , and trusting God when others hesitate. In a time when fear had settled over the people and strong leadership was needed, God raised up someone unexpected. Not a warrior with a sword… but a leader with wisdom, conviction, and faith. Through obedience and courage, this p...

Send us Fan Mail  The Jesus Effect Podcast - Jesus — Living Out Your Faith Before Others  Colossians Mini-Series — Episode 7 (Final Episode) (Colossians 4:2–6) What does it look like to truly live out your faith? In this final episode of our Colossians mini-series, we discover that following Jesus is not just about what we believe — it’s about how we live, how we speak, and how we represent Him to...

Send us Fan Mail  The Jesus Effect Podcast   Whatever You Do — Do It for the Lord - Colossians Mini-Series — Episode 6 (Colossians 3:23–24) What if your everyday life mattered more than you think? In this episode, we discover that following Jesus is not just about the big moments — it’s about the ordinary ones too. The work you do. The responsibilities you carry. The quiet, unseen moments of faith...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Description As we head into Palm Sunday weekend, this short devotional from The Jesus Effect reflects on the moment Jesus entered Jerusalem as King — not in power and force, but in humility and love. The crowds shouted “Hosanna,” celebrating who they thought He would be… but Jesus came to be so much more. In this episode, we’re reminded that Jesus isn’t just someone to cel...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Jesus Effect, our Who Am I in the Bible? series continues with a powerful story of restoration — not of walls, but of hearts. After Jerusalem had been rebuilt, something deeper was still missing. The people had returned home, but their spiritual foundation needed renewal. Into that moment stepped a leader devoted not to power, position, or influence… but to the Wo...

Send us Fan Mail Christ doesn’t just change your beliefs — He changes your life. In Episode 5 of the Colossians Mini-Series, we explore one of the most powerful truths in Scripture: “Christ who is your life.” (Colossians 3:4) When Jesus becomes the center of your life, everything begins to change — your priorities, your attitudes, and the way you live each day. In this episode of The Jesus Effect,...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Jesus Effect, we continue our Who Am I in the Bible? series with a story of courage, prayer, and restoration. Our mystery person received heartbreaking news about a city that once represented strength and identity for God’s people. Its walls were broken. Its gates were burned. What followed was not immediate action—but prayer, mourning, and a burden placed on the...

Send us Fan Mail In a world that feels like it’s constantly shifting, where can we find a foundation that truly holds? In Colossians 2:6–15, the apostle Paul reminds believers that the Christian life begins and continues in Christ. When our lives are rooted in Him, built up in Him, and established in the faith, we can stand firm even when the world around us feels unstable. Scripture: Colossians 2...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Jesus Effect, we continue our Who Am I in the Bible? series — where each story unfolds through clues before the name is revealed. This week’s mystery begins far from home. A young man is taken from everything familiar and placed in a foreign land with new customs, new expectations, and constant pressure to compromise his faith. But instead of blending in wit...

Send us Fan Mail The One who created the universe and rules the Church now lives within every believer. In this message, Steve explores what Paul calls “the mystery revealed”—Christ in you, the hope of glory. Discover how His presence transforms struggle into purpose, weakness into strength, and faith into maturity. When you encounter Jesus within, you stop striving for approval and start living f...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Jesus Effect, we continue our “Who Am I in the Bible?” series with a story that begins in obscurity. Before there was influence… before there was authority… before there was a crown… There was a field. There was an anointing that no one expected. A long season of waiting. A valley moment of courage. Hidden songs of worship. A painful failure. And a humble return....

Send us Fan Mail Who leads the Church? And who truly holds first place in your life? In Colossians 1:18–23, the Apostle Paul reveals that Jesus is not only Lord of creation — He is the Head of the Church, preeminent in everything, and the only One who can reconcile us to God. In this episode of The Jesus Effect, Steve McLane walks verse-by-verse through this powerful passage and explores: • What i...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever sensed God prompting you… but weren’t sure if it was really Him? In this episode of Who Am I in the Bible, we first reveal last week’s mystery figure Joshua — the leader who learned that courage begins with listening and obedience. Then we step into a new story. A child prayed for before he was born. A young servant growing up in sacred spaces. A quiet night. A voice...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus- The One Who Holds It All Together. Who is Jesus… really? In Colossians 1:1–17, the Apostle Paul gives one of the most powerful descriptions of Christ in all of Scripture. Jesus is not merely a teacher, a comforter, or a spiritual example. He is the image of the invisible God. The Creator of all things. The Sustainer of the universe. And in Him… all things hold together. In...

Send us Fan Mail Anxiety has a way of filling every quiet space in our lives. We worry about what we have. We worry about what we don’t have. We replay the past and try to control the future. But what if anxiety isn’t just stress? What if it’s a signal — revealing what has taken the center of our lives? In this weekend episode of The Jesus Effect, we reflect on Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:33–34 and...