Clearly with Jimmy & Kelly Needham

• Seeing Jesus in all of the Bible

  If you love Where’s Waldo, you are going to love today's episode. If you don’t love Where’s Waldo, then go back to your childhood, consider what went wrong, pray for forgiveness, and jump in with us.The Clearly crew is joined by Dr. Justin Jackson, a man so dedicated to studying the Bible that he couldn’t stop at just one doctorate. Together, they explore how Jesus is present in all of Scripture, from Leviticus to 1 Chronicles. They break down six key ways to find Jesus in every passage and why this approach transforms how believers read the Bible. They also put their skills to the test in a high-stakes Bible challenge, proving once and for all that, yes, even the most obscure Old Testament passages lead to Jesus.Takeaways from This Episode:The Bible is one unified story, not 66 disconnected books.Every passage—yes, every passage—points to Jesus in some way.Six ways to find Jesus in Scripture: problems, promises, pictures, patterns, paradoxes, and products.Why seeing Jesus in all of Scripture isn't just interesting—it’s life-changing.What happens when someone is put on the spot to explain how a random Old Testament passage leads to Jesus.Why Dr. Justin Jackson’s wife deserves an honorary doctorate for supporting ten years of his theological studies.Jump in and see Scripture in a whole new light!Resources for Further Study:📖 How to Study the Bible – Justin W. Jackson📜 On Pascha by Melito of Sardis – Start on page 37

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• Killing Sin, Satan’s Attacks, and Spiciest YouTube Comments

  Satan is stupid. Jehovah’s Witnesses misunderstand John 1. You can do the right thing and still not please God. And if you wish God spoke today like He did in the Old Testament, you’re missing something HUGE!That is it! That is the episode! If you want the details, hit play! (Well, don’t hit—hitting isn’t nice.)**🎙️ Episode Summary:In this Q&A (plus objections) episode, we’re tackling some big theological questions—and a few spicy internet comments. Here’s what we cover:🔹 Why does Satan pursue believers if he knows he can’t take them from Christ?🔹 What does Satan actually accomplish when he attacks Christians?🔹 What are the dynamics of killing sin? How much of it is willpower vs. the Holy Spirit’s power?🔹 How do you know if you’re fighting sin in your own strength or relying on the Spirit?🔹 Why doesn’t God interact with the world today like He did in the Bible?🔹 Where’s the scripture to back up the idea that doing the right thing with the wrong heart doesn’t please God?🔹 Do Jehovah’s Witnesses get John 1:1 wrong? (Hint: Yes, and we explain why.)If you’ve ever wrestled with these topics—or just enjoy some good theological debate—this episode is for you. Have a question or an objection? Send them our way! [email protected] More resources:🔗 How Pilgrims Progress (Fighting Sin)🔗 Bible Translations🔗 Satanology🔗Pattern of miracles in the Bible

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• Does It Matter Who Wrote the Worship Song?

  We’re talking about the ultimate litmus test for worship songs—because we can’t just let any melody into our setlist.Step One: It must be biblical. And by biblical, we mean it needs to quote Scripture directly—at least 90% in the original Greek or Hebrew (because transliterations are sus).Step Two: It must be about the gospel. If your lyrics wander more than 7 words (God’s number, obviously) away from the cross, it’s automatically out.Step Three: Every songwriter must attend weekly accountability meetings with David Paul Tripp. No exceptions.Step Four: All writers and band members must actively practice at least four spiritual disciplines per week, rotating one out monthly. And if they haven’t ruthlessly eliminated hurry from their lives, they must enter a mandatory 7-day (God’s number, again) digital fast.Want to know the final three steps? Good! That means you actually take your faith seriously. But let’s be real—figuring out what worship songs belong in a church setlist is tricky.Should we sing songs from ministries we don’t align with? Does playing a song mean endorsing the theology (or the lifestyle) of its writers? And what do we do when a worship song is great, but the songwriter later walks away from the faith? Jimmy and Kelly dive into these questions, breaking down biblical wisdom, church history, and personal experience to help us think critically—without overcomplicating worship.Resources Mentioned:📖 Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin – Get the book📖 Rhythms of Grace by Mike Cosper – Get the book🎧 Jimmy's Sermon on Worship: The Life of a Disciple: Worship – Listen here

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• Judges: Descent Into Darkness

  Stories of a guy’s magic hair, a woman's tent peg assassination, a tiny army's screaming and some broken pots that win a war. It gets weirder, it gets darker, but don't worry! Jimmy opens with a Spice Girls reference.What do the Spice Girls and the Book of Judges have in common? Not much… but we found a way to make it work! In this episode, we dive deep into one of the Bible’s darkest and most chaotic books—full of wild battles, unexpected heroes, and some seriously questionable life choices. From Gideon’s smashing success to Samson’s legendary hair problems, we unpack why Judges is both a tough read and an essential one.We talk about why this book is often misunderstood, what it teaches us about human nature, and how it all points to our need for a true King. Plus, we attempt to name all twelve judges (with mixed success), discuss why Quentin Tarantino might be the perfect director for a Judges movie, and explain how everyone doing what was right in their own eyes led to some of the Bible’s most jaw-dropping moments.So grab your torches and tent pegs, and let’s explore Judges!🎶 Bonus: Check out this catchy kids’ song about the judges we mentioned in the episode: Judges Song💡 Partner with us📩 Sign up for our free newsletter

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• How To Argue Well

  This is an important episode. To start, you need to memorize these key phrases for winning any argument:  "I know you are, but what am I?"  "I'm rubber, you're glue. Whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you."  "Takes one to know one!"  "If you love it so much, why don’t you marry it?"If none of those work, try kicking them in the shin.That’s the abridged version—if you want more detail, listen to the episode!What if conflict wasn’t something to avoid, but actually a tool for growth?In this episode of Clearly, we (Jimmy & Kelly) dive into the messy, awkward, and often uncomfortable world of arguments. We’ve had our fair share—especially in the early years of our marriage—so we’re bringing real stories, hard-learned lessons, and a whole lot of biblical wisdom to the table.We talk about why most of us either avoid conflict (peace-faking) or blow up in it (peace-breaking) and how there’s actually a better way—peace-making. We’ll break down how honesty, curiosity, and grace can change the way we handle tension in our relationships, whether it’s with a spouse, a friend, or even that coworker who just gets to you.So, what does it look like to argue for the glory of God? Let’s get into it.Additional Resource:If you want to dive deeper into handling anger and conflict well, check out Good and Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness by David Powlison.

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