Fun fact, you shouldn't do everything you read in the Bible. There is some pretty messed up stuff in there! This brings up an important question: How do I know if the Bible is telling me to do something (prescriptive) or if it is just describing something that happened (descriptive)? Let's talk about it and delve into some big no-nos found in scripture. We couldn’t answer every question about this passage but we certainly hope that we helped! Want to ask more questions? Email question@jimmyandke...
Apr 02, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Hey friends, it's just another Clearly episode talking about wrath, satan, and God sending an evil spirit to torment someone. While that might make you dolorous (Jimmy likes big words), this stuff's in your Bible, so let’s wrestle with it! We couldn’t answer every question about this passage but we certainly hope that we helped! Want to ask more questions? Email question@jimmyandkelly.com. Additional resources: Our sponsor: BetterMan.com We answered some challenging questions about Satan in our ...
Mar 26, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 8
“Jacob I loved and Esau I hated.” That’s right; it's the verse you see on every mug, bumper sticker, and family Christmas card. It’s time to get uncomfy and question our worldview. Praise God we are not the Hero cus we make pretty bad ones! Still too comfortable? Let's study election even more! Jump in here to further wreck/fix how you think about yourself: Apple Spotify Youtube...
Mar 19, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Do you enjoy running head-long into pain and suffering? Do you go against your friends when they say they have a word from God? Is your name Paul? If you answered yes to all three, this episode isn’t for you. Otherwise, jump into today's passage as we wrestle with prophecy, interpretation, and how we are all bent toward the prosperity gospel if we're not careful. Need a little more about pain and suffering? Join us as we discuss who is behind our suffering! Apple Spotify Youtube ---- Join our em...
Mar 12, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 6
All up in the feels today, folks! Not ours, God’s. Everyone wants to talk about their feelings, but let's take a second and listen to what God feels in the book of Hosea. Plus, we learn a new fun nerd word: Impassibility! Hey, remember when we talked about a specific emotion (fear) and God? You can take a listen to that episode here: Apple Spotify Youtube ---- Join our email list: jimmyandkelly.com/subscribe Join the team...
Mar 05, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 5
The God of the Old Testament feels like a bit much…until we realize maybe we are not seeing things as CLEARLY (see what I did there?) as we should. May we be zealous for God's honor like Phinehas. Also, great baby name. Didn't get enough information on foreign women in the Bible or need some dating insight? Check out our past episode on that very topic! Apple Spotify Youtube ---- Join our email list: jimmyandkelly.com/subscribe Join the team...
Feb 27, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 4
What does 1 Corinthians 11 mean when it says women should cover their head? Is there anything we can take away from this passage? Are men off the hook in this section? (short answer...nope!) There is so much to be learned from these tough passages. So get out your headcoverings and listen in! Need more encouragement from controversial passages on women? Check out our episode on women speaking in church: Apple Spotify Youtube ---- Join our email list: jimmyandkelly.com/subscribe Join the team...
Feb 20, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 3
It's everyone's favorite topic: Human discharge laws. Why is this stuff in the Bible? How could this possibly have any relevance to my faith today? Jump in with us and see!
Feb 13, 2024•22 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Do you see God's saints as majestic? Do you struggle for God to be your complete satisfaction? Do you think Jimmy should start every episode with an impromptu song? Jump in and wrestle through these questions in our first episode of Clearly Cold Turkey.
Feb 06, 2024•29 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Our biggest takeaways of the season: Why is not a great question in suffering. God takes credit for crazy things and we should be relieved. The ultimate point of pain is the same as the point of pleasure. These takeaways and more, Today on Clearly. ---- To help us in our creation of podcasts, books, music and more please consider giving at: https://www.jimmyandkelly.com/donate
Dec 14, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 22
And He lived happily ever after...the end! Does the ending feel kinda off? What do we do with it? The answer is really good news! ---- If you liked this episode or have been encouraged by this season would you consider giving at: https://www.jimmyandkelly.com/donate
Dec 12, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Is God is sarcastic? When is our suffering a punishment and when is it a test? How literal should we take the words of scripture? These and more, today on Clearly. ---- Join Jimmy and Kelly LIVE every week. Go to patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham for info.
Dec 07, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Gird up your loins! God finally speaks and silences the many questions of Job. What can we learn from His answers? Hint: You might want to go outside. ---- Become one of the cool kids...join our Patreon team!
Dec 05, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 19
How Do We Avoid a Victim Mentality? How do we worship while we endure prolonged suffering? Why fight sin if we are secure in Christ? These and more, today on Clearly. ---- Join the team and join us live!
Nov 30, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Surprise! There's a new character on the scene in Job and he's got something to say. Could it be that this mystery man has better insight into why we suffer than Job's three lousy buddies? (Hint: He does). ---- Get access to join Jimmy and Kelly LIVE on Clearly each week
Nov 28, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Will we nap in heaven? Did Jesus go to hell after he died? Where are the dead right now? Is hell eternal? These questions and more, today on Clearly. ---- Become one of the cool kids...join our Patreon team! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham
Nov 16, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 16
How in the hades did folks in the Old Testament think about the afterlife? The answer might surprise you. Join us for a deep dive into all things eternal and discover what life after death is really like. ---- Join Jimmy and Kelly's team! Become a Patreon partner for just $5 a month: patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham
Nov 14, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 15
How should we understand the suffering of an unbeliever? Does physician assisted suicide go too far in pursuing relief? What are some best practices for enduring difficulty? These and more, today on Clearly. ---- Join the team and join us live! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham
Nov 09, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 14
If there really is no more condemnation for Christians, why do we still experience so much hardship? Why does God allow suffering in the lives of His kids? If you've ever wondered what God is up to in permitting pain, this is your episode. ---- Check out Kelly's new book, 'Purposefooled', out now! purposefooled.com
Nov 07, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Is my miscarriage a judgment from God? Should a Christian who suffers for Jesus feel happy? How do I respond to lousy comforters? Does God welcome all my questions? These and more, today on Clearly. ---- Help us help others: Like, review, subscribe and share!
Nov 02, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 12
You've heard of mansplaining, but have you heard of friendsplaining? Today we listen to Job's friends help him make sense of his suffering. Discover earth's most popular way of understanding pain, and find out why it ain't the whole truth. ---- Join Jimmy and Kelly LIVE every week. Go to patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham for info.
Oct 31, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Why is it so hard for men to express their feelings? Is it wrong to be sad about my singleness? Is suicide unforgivable? These questions and more, on today's episode. ---- Check out Jimmy and Kelly's shiny new website! jimmyandkelly.com
Oct 26, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 10
The book of Job presents us with an important question: If God really is Lord over our worst days, how should a Christian handle their sorrow? Stuff it down? Suck it up? Learn from our man Job about how to grieve in a way that honors God. ---- Check out our new website! Articles, music, upcoming events and more: jimmyandkelly.com
Oct 24, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Why doesn't God just wipe Satan out? Should Christians be afraid of Satan? Are scary movies a threat to my spiritual health? All these questions and more, this week on Clearly. ---- Like the podcast? Write a review! (If you hate it, you can keep that to yourself.)
Oct 19, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 8
The devil is in the details. Actually in today's episode, it's details about the Devil: Who is he? Where'd he come from? Is he even real? Should we be afraid of him? How do we fight him? If you've ever wondered about the evil one, do we have a show for you! ---- Join us live for just $5 a month! patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham
Oct 17, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Is the Devil everywhere? How do I counsel a suffering friend if I believe God is sovereign over their pain? And who on earth are the 'sons of God' in Job 1? All these questions and more, this week on Clearly. ---- Fact: We're grateful you're listening. Also fact: Tell a friend! (more of a command than a fact but you get it.)
Oct 12, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Behold one of the most bizarre scenes in the Bible...God and Satan chatting it up in heaven. Join us as we explore one of the most important and difficult topics in the Bible: Who is responsible when pain comes our way? Is it always Satan? Always God? Ever Both? And...why? ---- Clearly is recorded before a live Zoom audience. Wanna join us? patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham
Oct 10, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Who wrote the book of Job, and does it matter? Is Job just an allegory? How can God cause suffering and not be blamed? These questions and more, tackled in today's episode. ---- Join us live on Zoom as we film these episodes! Sign up here: patreon.com/jimmykellyneedham
Oct 05, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 4
"There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job...". Thus begins the tale of the man Scripture calls "the greatest of all the men of the east." Who was Job, what was he like, and did he deserve the horrors that came his way? Join us today and find out. ---- Every time you share an episode with a friend, an angel gets its wings. Just sayin.
Oct 03, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Join us for our first round of Q&A this season. We're answering your questions about how to fight for time alone with God, Bible translations, why God loves poetry, and best practices for loving our friends when they're struggling. ---- Like, share and subscribe to the podcast!
Sep 28, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 2
