Tackling the complex, confusing, and controversial stuff of the Bible and life.
That pretty much sums up what we do here on Clearly: Helping demystify the Bible so you can discover the big-dealness of God. Cause when He becomes everything, everything gets better.
Critically (really, they were very, very critical) acclaimed recording artist and pastor Jimmy Needham has always been drawn to things others overlook.
His wife, author and speaker Kelly Needham, is a Bible teacher at heart. Join one or both of them each week for a dive into the parts of the Bible that scare you off and the areas of your spiritual life you’ve been avoiding. You just might find what was once blurry is coming into focus.
Job. Is. Tough. The person AND the book. Join us as we kick off the new season with a look at 5 obstacles many of us stumble over when reading this tricky book, and what God has for us if we have the courage to dive in. ---- Start this season off by joining our Patreon team & get yourself some perks! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham
The 4th season of Clearly is here! This fall season, we’re diving into the book of Job and the questions that show up in it: Why do the righteous suffer? How do we to grieve like a Christian? Are there wrong ways to explain pain? What role does satan play in our suffering? What is the real point of Job? Also new this season, we’ll be doing more Q&A episodes. We feel like this content is important and tender and requires a lot of nuance and we’d love to take as many questions as we can. You c...
Why are we so tempted to "do large things, famously, as fast as possible?" The wonderful Zack Eswine helps us answer that question and more in our final episode of the season. Zack shares his hard-earned wisdom gleaned from a life of successes and sufferings. Join us as we explore what the (truly) good life looks like. ---- Don't forget to order your copy of Purposefooled today! purposefooled.com
Join us as we climb to the top of the Mt. Success with Solomon and our friend Lindsay to see what's up there. *Spoiler alert* ...there ain't much. If you're tempted (like us) to put your hope in all those dreams, ministry goals, and plans, this episode is for you! ---- Get Purposefooled, out now! purposefooled.com
We sit down with our friend Trip Lee to talk about dreaming. In many ways Trip has led the life most of us dream of: Successful artist, best selling author, coveted speaker, pastor of a thriving church. But most don't know his whole story: Set backs, chronic sickness, stepping out of the spotlight for years. Trip shares his insights on dreaming and doing the work God has given us to do. —— Get your copy of Purposefooled, out now! purposefooled.com Follow Trip on Instagram @triplee116...
Got anyone in your life you wouldn't mind trading places with? Struggling with staying satisfied with the story God's given you? Do we have a show for you! Kelly sits down with her long-time friend Lindsay to discuss envy, contentment, and...you guessed it...purpose. ---- Preorder your copy of Kelly's new book, 'Purposefooled', at purposefooled.com Follow Lindsay on Instagram @lschottartistry
This week we sit down with our buddy Brian McCormack, who recently became the new executive director of Breakaway Ministries at Texas A&M (the largest on campus bible study in the nation). His journey has been crazy and the lesson he's learned about failure is one we all need to hear. Check it out! ---- Preorder your copy of Kelly's new book, 'Purposefooled', at purposefooled.com Follow Brian on Instagram @brianmccormack or Twitter @BrianMcCormack...
Welcome to our summer season kick-off! As we get ready for Kelly's new book launch, we wanted to share some of our story: Getting married at 20, signing a record deal, touring the world, writing books. On the surface it's looked pretty sparkly. But that's far from the truth. We wanted to take you behind the scenes to show you what God has been up to, and what it has to do with finding your purpose in life. ---- Check out Kelly's new book, Purposefooled, at purposefooled.com , Out August 1st!...
You've got Q's. We've got A's. Today we're all over the map answering your questions. Gideon's fleece. The Urim and Thummim. Killing sin. Book recommends. Family updates. All this and more as we answer your questions. And Jimmy kicks it off with a question of his own, one you're probably not prepared for. ---- Thanks for joining us for Season 2! If you enjoyed this season, leave us a review and let us know.
We've reached the end of 1 Timothy. Single tear. Paul wraps his letter with some final instructions on how to fight for godliness in the Christian life, and the technique he commands is...different. And beautiful! Check it out with us! ---- Like the show? Help keep it going! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham
For some, the Bible has lost credibility as a book full of outdated commands that may even border on immoral. Chief among the charges brought against Scripture is its seeming endorsement of slavery. Are we missing something or does the Bible seem cool with it? How should Christians handle this tricky topic, and what's really going on in the text? Today on Clearly. ---- Support Jimmy & Kelly's mission of equipping Christians to be competent and winsome in a hostile world. patreon.com/jimmykel...
Getting close to the end of 1 Timothy and Paul is turning up the heat on false teachers. If you crave controversy and love money, you may wanna turn up the volume on this one. ---- No time like the present to be a financial partner with us! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham
What does the Bible see when it looks in the mirror? Just another bunch of pages, or something more? In today's episode we are interrogating the Good Book to see just how good it is, and what it means for us as Christians. ---- Give us a review! (Unless it's bad. Maybe keep that to yourself.)
Thanks for enrolling in Paul's School of Pastoral Survival Techniques! Today's class will cover the 4 "ing"'s: Blessing pastors. Correcting pastors. Protecting pastors. Selecting Pastors. Pop quiz tomorrow so take notes. ---- Fan the Clearly flame and become one of our Patreon Partners! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham
No one: "Friendship? Piece of cake! It comes so natural! Why waste a whole episode about it?!" Jimmy: If only we had someone on this podcast who wrote an entire book about friendship that could help me think biblically about this tough issue. Also, it'd be awesome if she was a beautiful blonde woman...OH WAIT! ---- Become a Patreon Partner! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham
Did you know the Bible calls churches to discriminate in who they should take care of? Sounds a little off-putting, we know. But give Paul a chance to explain for crying out loud! This episode we look at how we should think about meeting the needs of the marginalized in our communities. ---- Tell a friend about Clearly! ...Or not. You're a grown up. Do what you want. patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham
Who did Jesus die for? How we answer that question creates a whole lot of other questions. Conveniently that is exactly what this episode is for. Listen in! ---- Become a supporter at patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham
Wake up and smell the TULIPs cause we're talking about a super debated issue in Christianity--the atonement of Jesus. Who did Jesus die for? What did His death acheive? A possibility of salvation or a certainty? Get curious with us as we look at God's Word together. ---- Keep the conversation going and share this podcast with a friend!
Fact: There is no area of life that the gospel of Jesus doesn't impact. Also Fact: Food is an area of life. Conclusion: The gospel should impact our relationship with food. "But how?" you ask. Lettuce show you. ---- Like! Comment! Subscribe! Share!
No, this isn't the title of the new Iron Maiden comeback album. It's the Bible. Paul is warning us about the dark, satanic teachings that threaten Christianity, and trust us...it's not at all what you think it is. ---- Help us help you help us help you. Become our Patreon Partner! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham
The Local Church. Just how important is it? Do Christians need to be committed to a church? Is a Bible Study the same thing as church? Also, who is Eric Church and does he somehow factor into this thing? These questions and more, answered in today's episode. ---- Join Jimmy and Kelly's support team! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham
What's a pastor? What qualifies someone to be a pastor? How can you know if you should be in church ministry? Just for men? Men and women? We're sure these are the questions that keep you up at night so we're giving an episode to the issue of church leadership. You're welcome. ;) ---- Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend!
The duo answers some tough questions about gender roles, the meaning of "submission", how men and women can live out the Bible's vision for them in the modern age...All these and more on today's episode. ---- Like! Share! Comment! Subscribe! (or don't. It's a free country.)
Manhood! Womanhood! Ain't it good! Today we tackle the tricky topic of gender roles in the Bible. If God made men and women equal in worth, are there any distinctions in how we live our lives together? In this episode, J & K help us see what the Scriptures teach about these issues. ---- Wanna help us make more content like this? Join our team ! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedh am
"I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man," "she will be saved through childbearing," "let a woman learn quietly." Just another day in the life of Clearly. Join Jimmy and Kelly as they look at one of the most misunderstood chapters of the Bible and ask, what is a woman's role in the local church? ---- Helped by these episodes? Become a supporter to get more ! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedh am...
"The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church." Tertullian wrote that in the late 2nd century AD. Though history has proven persecution to be no obstacle for the work of Jesus, is it really God's ideal climate for gospel advancement? In this episode, we are invited by the Apostle Paul to long for (and pray for) civic peace as the best ecosystem for the good news of Jesus to flourish in culture. ---- Join Jimmy and Kelly's support team by becoming a Patreon Partner : patreon.com/jimmykellyn...
Wait, is church discipline really a thing? Isn't that kinda "judgey"? Jimmy and Kelly take a deeper look at the topic of church discipline, how it should work and why it's actually meant for a Christian's everlasting joy. ---- Know someone who'd be helped by our podcast? Pass it on and share the love!
In this episode, St. Paul pulls no punches...on himself. The great apostle reminds us of the wild mercy of God for sinners by sharing his own story. If you have felt buried by the weight of your sin, we hope Paul's testimony gives you immense hope in God's big heart toward you! 1 Timothy 1:12-20 ---- Like, subscribe and share!
You sent in your LGBTQuestions, and we answered! Can I be gay and be a Christian? Is homosexuality worse than other sins in the Bible? How do I help my kids think about these issues? These questions and more on today's episode. ---- Believe in what the Needhams are doing? Join the team! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham
We promised to tackle tricky topics, and we don't disappoint!...often. In this episode Jimmy and Kelly engage the Bible on the topic of homosexuality. How does God understand it? And how can we be more helpful in conversation with those we love? ---- Believe in what the Needhams are doing? Join the team ! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedh am
