Clearly with Jimmy & Kelly Needham

• Stop Saying Everyone Should Go to Seminary

  🎙️ Sponsored by TeachEquip — equipping Bible teachers who want to grow in clarity, confidence, and joy. (Also, they’re just awesome.)Two mics. One massive theological cage match.In the blue corner: Jimmy, seminary student, Greek-speaker, and general chaos maker.In the red corner: Kelly, Bible-studying, Spirit-led, school-free savage of Scripture.The bell rings and it’s ON.In this delightfully chaotic episode of Clearly, Jimmy and Kelly go toe-to-toe on the question that haunts church nerds everywhere: SHOULD. YOU. GO. TO. SEMINARY?💥 Jimmy throws down with “speed, precision, and exposure.” 💥 Kelly counters with “your Bible is already in your house… FOR FREE.” 💥 Greek flies. Sarcasm lands. A kiss attempt is blocked mid-podcast. 💥 And somewhere in the middle, you get real clarity on whether seminary is your next move—or just a shiny distraction from cracking open Leviticus on your own.Also inside this episode:A “Should I Go to Seminary?” checklistWhy seminary can be awesome—or totally unnecessaryThe story behind Teach Equip, Kelly’s training program for women who want to teach ScriptureMultiple Frozen references (unprovoked)One-off jokes that may require repentance later🎧 So grab your Bible, lace up your theological gloves, and tune in for a no-holds-barred, slightly unhinged, actually super helpful episode of Clearly.🥊 Bonus round: Join the Clearly Partner crew on Patreon to access live tapings, giveaways, Q&As, and our top-secret WhatsApp group. patreon.com/jimmyandkellyneedham

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• Why Saving Money Might Be Holding You Back Spiritually

  🎙️ Sponsored by TeachEquip — equipping Bible teachers who want to grow in clarity, confidence, and joy. (Also, they’re just awesome.)We’re diving into a topic that’s as personal as it is powerful—money. Why is it so hard to talk about? Why does the Bible have so much to say about it? And how do we faithfully navigate money in a culture that defines success by independence and accumulation?We’ve wrestled with these questions ourselves—from seasons of barely scraping by (shoutout to our musician years 🙃) to moments of unexpected generosity that showed us God’s faithfulness in profound ways. We’re not financial experts, but we’ve lived this stuff. And we’re passionate about talking through what scripture really says—about stewardship, retirement, savings, generosity, and what it means to live in light of eternity.You’ll hear personal stories (yes, including the Panera Bread miracle), biblical truth, and maybe a few spicy takes. Our hope is that this conversation encourages you to trust God more deeply with your resources, whether you’re in a season of lack or abundance.💡 We talk about:Why money isn’t evil—but our hearts can twist itHow Jesus flips the cultural narrative around wealthWhat we’ve learned (and unlearned) about retirementHow to give when you don’t have extraWhy being part of a generous church family matters📚 Books we mention:George Müller’s Autobiography (Free PDF)Money, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy Alcorn — Buy on AmazonThe Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn — Buy on Amazon🔗 Mentioned in this episode:TeachEquip — A biblical resource hub for teaching and equipping the church👛 Don’t wait until you have “extra” to start living generously. The safest place for whatever you have—big or small—is with the Lord.We’d love to hear how this episode hits you. Got questions? Disagreements? Stories of provision? Email us at [email protected], and we might include your note in a future Q&A episode.

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• 1 & 2 Chronicles Are Not Boring (You Are)

  Hey friends! In this episode of Clearly, we dive into First and Second Chronicles, and yep—we brought the musical energy with us (you're welcome and/or we apologize). 🎶 We admit it: at first glance, these books can feel like a slog. Names, genealogies, land divisions... it’s not exactly the feel-good Psalm of the day. But hang with us, because there's so much more going on than meets the eye.We unpack why these books often get skipped, what makes them challenging, and most importantly—why they’re worth your time. First and Second Chronicles aren’t just biblical reruns of Kings; they were written with a different purpose and audience in mind: a people freshly back from exile, trying to remember who they are and whose they are.From Rafiki moments in The Lion King to the Chronicles Challenge (yes, we triple dog dare you), we explore how God is all over these pages—stirring hearts, guiding kings, and reminding us that no detail is wasted. Even those obscure names? They mattered to God. And so do you.We talk practical tips for reading these books without giving up (hello, name-circle technique), the cosmic scope of God’s story from Adam to exile, and how Chronicles helps us see that God is involved—deeply and intricately—in every part of our lives.Oh, and yes, we tried (and failed) to make Chronicles into an acronym. You’re welcome for that too.📘 Grab some resources to go deeper:5 MUST-KNOW Truths About Your BibleThe Canon: How'd We Get the 66 Books of the Bible?One PagersSo print your Clearly one-pager, grab your Bible, maybe warm up your singing voice, and let’s go make First and Second Chronicles your new favorite books.

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• No, David & Jonathan Weren’t Lovers: Q and A

  Hey friends! It’s Q&A time again, and we’re back with another round of your questions—ranging from light roast to full-on French press intensity. ☕️We kick things off with some hard-hitting theological debates like…what’s the best drink of all time? (Spoiler: it’s Coke Zero. Come at us.) From there, we unpack Bible heroes we’d probably kick off a worship team, dive deep into the topic of soul sleep, and ask what really happens when we die. (You’ll want to stick around for that one.)But it doesn’t stop there—we also:Tackle the David & Jonathan conversation: Was their relationship romantic? (Nope, but it’s worth explaining why.)Talk real life and music: Jimmy answers the “when’s your next album?” question with honesty (and a little chaos).Respond to a listener's critique about whether God is “useful” when life is hard. We go deep on that one—and yeah, it got us both choked up.This episode has it all: friendship covenants, dark chocolate M&Ms, resurrection theology, demon hunters, and even a few off-the-rails outros. You’ve been warned.📘 Resources we mention:Heaven by Randy Alcorn Friend-ish by Kelly NeedhamPatreon Partners👂 Got questions for the next Q&A? Send them to: [email protected] love you guys—thanks for being part of this. See you next month for more Clearly Q&A!

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• What You Should Fight and Die For

  If you've ever scrolled through a comment section and thought, “Why is everyone so angry about everything?” — this one’s for you. In a rare podcast moment, Kelly kicks off the episode, and she and Jimmy dive deep into a topic that’s increasingly relevant: how to discern between convictions, persuasions, and opinions—and why it matters for the unity of the church.They break down what belongs in each category (hint: not everything is heresy), why we tend to overreact to the wrong things, and how to engage others with clarity and kindness—yes, even online. Along the way, you'll get a Velociraptor impression, a discussion about ghost dragons, and some surprisingly tender insights into how we love those we disagree with.☕ Action step? Take your opinions to coffee, not to combat.🔗 Resources & Extras:📺 Convictions, Persuasions, & Opinions: Why the Difference Matters📩 Got a question? Email us at: [email protected]❤️ Support the show + join live recordings: Patreon✍️ “Agree to Disagree: How to Handle Essentials, Convictions & Opinions” (Watermark Blog)🎧 Past episodes:Complementarianism & Other Short WordsThe Election of the Boogeyman

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