🎙️ Sponsored by the Live Like It’s True Podcast! Check out Kelly’s episode: Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts This week on Clearly , we’re pressing pause to have an honest conversation about a topic that’s as personal as it is controversial: homosexuality and the Bible. Together, we’re opening Scripture—Greek words, historical context, all of it—to wrestle with a core question: Does the Bible actually see homosexual practice as sin? This isn’t just a theology lecture. It’s about real p...
Jun 24, 2025•41 min•Season 9Ep. 4
🎙️ Sponsored by the Live Like It’s True Podcast! Check out Kelly’s episode: Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Clearly: Why Christians Should Read More Fiction What do Wise Blood , The Scarlet Letter , Frankenstein , Little Women , The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde , and Perelandra all have in common? According to Jimmy and Kelly, they're more than just classics—they’re tools that shape the heart, stir the imagination, and draw us closer to deeper truths of Scripture. In this ...
Jun 17, 2025•39 min•Season 9Ep. 3
We are sponsored by the Live Like It’s True Podcast! Check out Kelly’s episode visiting the podcast on Spotify or Apple . It’s another round of “Learns and Burns” (still up for rebranding), and in this Q&A episode, Jimmy and Kelly dive into your real questions—and spicy internet objections. From whether Christians can cuss, to when it’s time to leave your church, to some eyebrow-raising YouTube comments, we’re covering it all. Can a swear word ever be biblical? How do we handle church hurt w...
Jun 10, 2025•39 min•Season 9Ep. 2
We are sponsored by the Live Like It’s True Podcast! Check out Kelly’s episode visiting the podcast on Spotify or Apple . We know what you’ve been thinking about. We see your browser history. We see you in anguish, trying to figure out: How do you see the Trinity in the Old Testament? We’ve been there—cornered at church potlucks, caught in theology debates on our morning jogs, or at your kid’s little league game. You are constantly asked, “Can you actually defend the triune nature of God from th...
Jun 03, 2025•43 min•Season 9Ep. 1
When it comes to marriage, parenting, and household rhythms, how do you decide who stays home with the kids—and does the Bible give us a clear answer? This episode was sparked by a listener’s thoughtful question, and it opens up a rich, honest conversation between Jimmy and Kelly about work, gender roles, home life, and how Scripture speaks into modern family dynamics. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all rules, Jimmy and Kelly explore: What work actually means from a biblical perspective (hin...
May 27, 2025•38 min•Season 8Ep. 20
Buckle up for a whirlwind ride through the Book of Acts — or should we say, The Adventures of the Apostles ! In this episode, Jimmy and Kelly dive into the book that brings the fireworks: teleporting deacons, spontaneous language miracles, unexpected deaths, and one very unfazed apostle bitten by a snake. They explore why Acts isn’t just church history — it’s your story too. What really happened when the Holy Spirit moved in? What kind of boldness and transformation flowed from that moment? And ...
May 20, 2025•31 min•Season 8Ep. 19
A huge thanks to America World Adoption Agency for sponsoring this episode. If you're considering adoption or want to find ways to support adoptable children, visit awaa.org/clearly . Today, we are talking about seeing dead people, why that makes Jimmy cry, and why God offers blessed assurance —not blessed insurance . This episode dives deep into one of the most personal and pressing questions in the Christian life: How can I know I’m saved? We get honest about our own stories—like crying over T...
May 13, 2025•45 min•Season 8Ep. 18
Adoption is deeply personal for us — and in this episode, we’re diving into the heart, the hurdles, and the hope behind it. We tackle six of the biggest myths surrounding adoption, from costs to connection to corruption, and share our own journey of bringing home two amazing boys from India. Whether you're considering adoption, curious about the realities, or wondering how you can help, this conversation is for you. Sponsor: A huge thanks to America World Adoption Agency for sponsoring this epis...
May 06, 2025•44 min•Season 8Ep. 17
Is it just us, or have we been here before? 👀 If you’re feeling a little déjà vu, don’t worry — you’re not caught in a time loop. We’re re-airing this episode because we’ve just developed a group Bible Study through the book of Job ! Don’t worry, next week is back to new episodes but if you and your friends want a group study, check out the link below! 👉 Job | Group study Guide 🎙️ Podcast Summary: "5 Reasons Job Is a Bad Book to Study" Welcome (back?) to Clearly ! In this re-aired fan-favorit...
Apr 29, 2025•27 min•Season 8Ep. 16
Normally, we have funny podcast descriptions. Feels kinda off to joke around with the cornerstone of our faith. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the Resurrection — not just as a historical event, but as the heartbeat of Christianity. We start with a simple but important question: Was the resurrection of Jesus necessary for our salvation? It’s a question that kept Jimmy up at night as a young believer, and it’s one we unpack together by tracing through Scripture, theology, and even a fe...
Apr 22, 2025•34 min•Season 8Ep. 15
It happened in Jerusalem, sometime around 33 AD. The body? Jesus of Nazareth. The crime? Crucifixion. The suspects? Let’s review the case file. Was it Pilate in the palace with a politically expedient hand ? Caiaphas in the temple with religious fear and a fragile ego ? Judas in the garden with silver coins and a kiss of betrayal ? Or maybe Satan in the shadows, whispering plans and entering hearts ? And then there’s us — with sin scribbled on scraps of paper and nailed to the story — could we b...
Apr 15, 2025•41 min•Season 8Ep. 14
We need to talk. And we don’t say that lightly. Here at Clearly , we value honesty. Deeply. Like, we pause before sipping our coffee to pray about it kind of deeply. But for weeks, actually years, we’ve been lying to you. And it’s time to come clean. That plant you’ve seen in the background of our videos? The one quietly thriving in the corner of the frame, gently reminding you that life, like theology, needs watering? It’s fake. Plastic. Deceptive. Much like Saul’s promise as Israel’s first kin...
Apr 08, 2025•38 min•Season 8Ep. 13
A eulogy: Dearly beloved, we gather here today to bid a fond and reverent farewell to a once-dominant figure in modern faith culture: the Unfun Christian. They were known by many names—Sister Solemn, Brother Dour, Captain Can't-Take-a-Joke—but we knew them best by their silence at church potlucks, their suspicious glare at spontaneous laughter, and their legendary ability to find the cloud in every silver lining. Let us remember the Unfun Christian’s legacy: their unyielding commitment to theolo...
Apr 01, 2025•33 min•Season 8Ep. 12
Oh boy, the objections are getting more fun! "WTF these people get to vote?" is probably our favorite, although someone is going to have to explain the acronym to me... This episode is all about your questions and some spicy objections. We talk about fasting (is it just about food?), cremation (is it biblical?), and whether a worship song is actually the devil whispering doubt into our ears. Plus, we dive into an old-earth vs. young-earth debate, the role of repentance, and what exactly our them...
Mar 25, 2025•36 min•Season 8Ep. 11
Hey our sponsor for today is the Robert Lewis Sermons Podcast. If you want a timeless perspective rooted in God’s word, click here to check out his sermons. So in order to show that the book of Ruth (oh look a helpful onepager here ) isn’t just for women’s Bible Studies we wrote a trailer. If enough people ask for it, we will have Jimmy read the voice over: NARRATOR (in a deep, gravelly voice) In a world where redemption is a forgotten dream... NARRATOR One woman will rise... [Sound of a huge cr...
Mar 18, 2025•34 min•Season 8Ep. 10
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 w...
Mar 04, 2025•41 min•Season 8Ep. 9
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 Sata...
Feb 25, 2025•41 min•Season 8Ep. 8
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 accounta...
Feb 18, 2025•27 min•Season 8Ep. 7
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. F...
Feb 11, 2025•27 min•Season 8Ep. 6
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 t...
Feb 04, 2025•34 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Don't get mad, you started it. We just Aed your Qs. So if you are mad at the As, ask better Qs. Need to know where to ask Qs? That is a Q we can A right here. Send all your Qs to question@clearlypodcast.com and we will do our best to A. Ok, and now back to the Q&A! This month, we’re diving into your questions—big, small, and everything in between! From mental health and the role of faith in therapy to the biblical dynamics of men and women in the home, we’re unpacking it all. Ever wondered h...
Jan 28, 2025•32 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Arrr, mateys, lend an ear, for the tale of Joshua be as fierce as a squall on the open sea! After the old sea dog Moses sails off into the sunset, young Joshua takes the wheel, leadin’...wait, this isn't a pirate-themed episode? Wow. This is awkward. Maybe we all need to go read Joshua or listen to this podcast. Our bad. In this episode, we dive into the book of Joshua, unpacking its epic narrative, profound symbolism, and the timeless lessons it holds for all of us. Together, we explore: How Jo...
Jan 21, 2025•36 min•Season 8Ep. 3
As you’re reading this, I’m doing one-handed pushups while blending a protein shake and logging both my macros and micros. Don’t forget your amino acids, electrolytes, and H2O while you listen—we’re just here to care about your health! Now that you’re holding a deep squat (you are, right?), hit play and enjoy the episode... Is the pursuit of health and wellness about living longer—or is there a deeper purpose? In this episode, we dig into the rise of health culture, from anti-aging fads to the b...
Jan 14, 2025•35 min•Season 8Ep. 2
TWG-ing is in, friends, and today you’re going to learn all about it. I TWG-ed earlier, and let me tell you, it was intense. Like, not Moses-on-a-mountain intense or Moses-in-tents (go back to the Pentateuch if you didn’t get that), but still, pretttttty cool. So jump in and learn how to TWG all by yourself! We’re diving into the ins and outs of “quiet time” and why setting aside time with God can transform your year and your heart. Whether you’re a seasoned Bible reader or new to this, we’ve go...
Jan 07, 2025•40 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Get the John One-Pager here! The gospel of John is so poetic, only a sonnet is fit to describe it! In the beginning, Word eternal shone, A light that pierced the dark of ancient skies. Through signs and wonders hath His glory grown, And called men’s hearts to see through veiled eyes. Behold the Lamb, whose blood doth cleanse the stain, The Passover fulfilled in Him alone. In "I am" truths, His might and love are plain, To draw all souls to bow before His throne. No parables adorn this Gospel’s t...
Dec 03, 2024•32 min•Season 7Ep. 15
Get the Luke One-Pager here! Linear narrative, clear gospel, and a perichoretic nature that is harmonious: this is just a taste of the gospel of Luke. And if you are like 90% of people you just skipped over a word I completely made up. Or did I? Ok stop googling if perichoretic is a word! Just listen to the episode to get context and why that matters! Who wrote Luke? Luke, though not an apostle, was an apostolic associate. When was Luke written? Around 58-59 AD. Who was it written to? Unlike mos...
Nov 26, 2024•32 min•Season 7Ep. 14
Get the Mark One-Pager here! You know Kanye's "Power," or DJ Khaled's "All I Do Is Win"? Of course you don't because you are a good Christian and don't listen to anything but Christian music. BUT if, for some crazy reason, you might have heard those songs...just know the book of Mark is, like, the exact opposite. Okay, go back to listening to your WOW CDs. I hear Steven Curtis Chapman has a banger coming out... (00:01:15) - What genre is Mark? Mark is one of the four Gospel books and we discuss ...
Nov 19, 2024•29 min•Season 7Ep. 13
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Matthew, Mark.....Wait, Did we get that right? Isn't there something in between Deuteronomy and Matthew? Too late! We are doing Matthew! So grab your ancestry.com results and let's jump into genealogies and more! Who wrote Matthew? Matthew! When was it written? Before the destruction of Jerusalem (A.D. 70); Was either the first or second Gospel book written Who was it written to? The Jews! Matthew is verifying that Jesus is the promised Messiah. ...
Nov 12, 2024•37 min•Season 7Ep. 12
Get out your Bibles—all of them. We are going to look at every single difference between every translation using a few Venn diagrams crossed with an abacus, which will decipher the best translation there has ever been or will ever be. I'm excited. Are you excited? Let's go! Sponsor: Pioneer Bible Translators ( pioneerbible.org/clearly ) Content Timestamps: (00:09:25) - Why do Bible translations matter? (00:10:39) - What are the different Bible translations? (00:11:11) - Different translation phi...
Nov 05, 2024•47 min•Season 7Ep. 11
Become a Patreon Partner You are not above it and you hate to see it laid down. Some of you follow it to the letter, while others follow its spirit. It's got a long arm even if you take it into your own hands. The Martial version of it is bad while Murphy's version is worse. You can fight it but as the 1966 Crickets remind us, it's gonna win. What is it? Well just listen to the episode! Check out JimmyandKelly.com for more extensive show notes. Want to ask us a question? Email question@clearlypo...
Oct 29, 2024•39 min•Season 7Ep. 10
