Title: S7E28 The Woman Caught in Adultery | Did ThisStory Really Happen? | John 7:53–8:11
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In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, EthanCallison, Andrew McPheron, Josh Horne, and FCC Elder JakePreston tackle one of the most talked-about — and most misunderstood —passages in the New Testament: the woman caught in adultery (John 7:53–8:11).
Most modern Bibles place this section in brackets,with a note that it does not appear in the earliest manuscripts of John. So theteam begins by asking:
Why is this story bracketed? Is it Scripture? Did Jesusreally do this?
And if it’s not original to John… why does the church still read it?
This becomes a rich conversation on textual criticism,the manuscript tradition, oral history, the trustworthiness of Scripture, thewitness of the early church, and how Jesus’ character shines through the storywhether or not John originally penned it.
💬 In this episode, theteam discusses:
📜 1. Why this passage isbracketed in your Bible
📚 2. What textualcriticism actually is (and isn’t)
The team explains in everyday language:
🧾 3. Why the early churchbelieved this story really happened
🪨 4. The Trap, the Shame,and the Wisdom of Jesus
The team walks through the passage itself:
❤️ 5. What this passage revealsabout Jesus
🙏 6. How this confrontsour self-righteousness
The conversation gets deeply honest about:
Resource:
Apologetics Canada: Can I Trust the Bible https://tinyurl.com/4d4ms58p
🌊 Theme:
Jesus meets the sinner in compassion, confronts theself-righteous with truth, and invites all of us to stand in the grace Hepurchased at the cross.
In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, Ethan Callison, Andrew McPheron, and Ken Nienke unpack John 7:37–52, where Jesus stands up on the climactic final day of the Feast of Booths and cries out:
“If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.”
This is one of the most powerful scenes in John’s Gospel — rich with Old Testament symbolism, dramatic tension, and the promise of the Holy Spirit.
🎙️ In this conversation, the team explores:
Why Jesus’ invitation to “come and drink” would have hit the crowd with stunning force — and how it connects to Exodus 17, the rock Moses struck, and the promise of living water.
Why John notes that the Spirit had not yet been given — and how the Holy Spirit empowers transformation, obedience, and spiritual life today.
Some believe He is the Prophet. Some say He is the Christ. Others reject Him because of assumptions about His origin. The officers are stunned. Nicodemus speaks up. The religious leaders lash out.
Jesus unifies His enemies — even the Pharisees and Sadducees — in their shared desire to eliminate Him, while the crowds are deeply divided. The truth always exposes the heart.
The religious leaders make confident claims about Scripture… that are factually wrong. (Spoiler: Jonah and Hosea were from Galilee.) The team discusses how dangerous it is to build our view of Jesus on tradition, hearsay, or emotion instead of Scripture.
Is the “river of living water” flowing from Jesus or from believers? The team discusses the Greek structure, the imagery of the Dead Sea, and how God fills us so that we become conduits of blessing — not collectors who stagnate.
🎙️ Hosts: Ethan Callison, Andrew McPheron & Ken Nienke
📖 Text: John 7:37–52
💡 Theme: Jesus alone satisfies the deepest thirst of the human soul — and His truth exposes every heart.
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In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, Ethan Callison, Josh Horne, and Andrew McPheron dive into John 7:25–36, a passage filled with tension, misunderstanding, and urgency.
As Jesus teaches in the temple during the Feast of Booths, confusion swirls among the people and the religious leaders. Some think He’s the Messiah. Others think He can’t be. And Jesus’ words cut through their speculation:
“You will seek Me, and you will not find Me. Where I am, you cannot come.”
🎙️ In this conversation:
Why John 7 is more descriptive than prescriptive—and how that shapes faithful interpretation
The importance of understanding who’s speaking in the text (the Jews, the crowd, the people, the temple officials)
What Jesus means when He says “My hour has not yet come” — and how this points to His sovereign timing
How misunderstanding and misplaced expectations about the Messiah reveal the danger of prideful interpretation
The tension between urgency and patience in sharing the Gospel
Why delaying obedience to Christ is spiritually dangerous
What it means to have freedom in Christ vs. freedom to live as we please
How the Feast of Booths, the Mount of Transfiguration, and Old Testament prophecies all point to Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s plan
💬 The hosts also share stories from student ministry and personal discipleship about how control, comfort, and delayed surrender can keep people from truly following Jesus.
Recommended Resources:
- Connecting Scripture: New Testament - https://a.co/d/5nvc2LE
- The Humor of Christ - https://tinyurl.com/47mhmczd
- Covenant - https://tinyurl.com/4jnayx46
📖 Text: John 7:25–36🎙️ Hosts: Ethan Callison, Josh Horne, and Andrew McPheron💡 Theme: Jesus’ words remind us that there’s a window of grace — and it won’t stay open forever. Don’t miss your moment to believe.
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In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, Ethan Callison and Andrew McPheron open John 7:14–24, where Jesus steps into the temple during the Feast of Booths and teaches with divine authority — without any formal credentials. The religious leaders are shocked: “How does this man have learning, when he has never studied?”
Jesus responds not with defensiveness, but with truth: “My teaching is not mine, but His who sent me.”
📖 In this conversation:
Why Jesus intentionally appeals to divine authority instead of earthly credentials
The difference between teaching with borrowed authority and teaching from God Himself
How Jesus exposes hypocrisy in the religious leaders’ obsession with appearances
The connection between obedience and understanding — knowing God’s will begins with doing God’s will
Why Jesus brings up Moses, circumcision, and the Sabbath — and what it means for our understanding of mercy and the Law
The danger of judging by appearances instead of making “right judgment” (v.24)
Why proximity to religion doesn’t equal obedience to God
What this passage reveals about Jesus’ character, compassion, and boldness
💬 The hosts also dive into background context — the Feast of Booths, rabbinic teaching culture, and why Jesus’ healing on the Sabbath in John 5 still fuels conflict in John 7.
📖 Text: John 7:14–24🎙️ Hosts: Ethan Callison & Andrew McPheron💡 Theme: Jesus didn’t come to show off credentials — He came to show the Father’s heart. Don’t judge by appearance; judge with right judgment.
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In this episode of TheJesus Every Day Podcast, Pastors Andrew McPhheron, Matt Thieman, and Josh Horne continue our journey through the Gospel of John, exploring John 7:1–13 — where Jesus’ identity and mission meet family tension, public skepticism, and divine timing.
Join the conversation as the pastors unpack:
From historical insight to practical reflection, this episode will help you see how every word and action of Jesus points to God’s redemptive plan.
👉 Listen in, open your Bible to John 7, and discover what it means to follow Jesus every day — even when His truth challenges us most.
In this week’s episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, Ethan Callison, Andrew McPheron, and Josh Horne unpack John 6:60–71 — a powerful and sobering moment where many of Jesus’ own disciples walk away.
After hearing Jesus’ hard teaching about eating His flesh and drinking His blood, the crowd says, “This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?” What follows is one of the most defining moments in the Gospel of John — and in discipleship itself.
📖 In this episode, the team explores:
Why so many followers left Jesus after this teaching
The difference between being confused by Jesus and being offended by Jesus
How this moment reveals the birth of deconstruction — and what healthy vs. unhealthy questioning looks like
The tension between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility (“No one comes unless the Father draws him… and yet you must believe”)
Why Judas’ story is both tragic and deeply theological
What Peter’s words — “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life” — mean for us today
Why true discipleship is more than proximity to Jesus — it’s daily belief, surrender, and perseverance
💬 The conversation also dives into:
Ancient vs. modern mindsets about truth and tension
The balance between intellect, body, and spirit in following Jesus
The beauty of God’s grace even when His teaching feels hard
📖 Text: John 6:60–71🎙️ Hosts: Ethan Callison, Andrew McPheron, and Josh Horne💡 Theme: True disciples don’t walk away when it gets hard — they cling to Jesus, because there’s nowhere else to go.
What do Genesis, manna in the wilderness, and Jesus’ miracles all have in common?
In this episode on the Jesus Everyday Podcast , Ethan Callison, Ken Nienke, and Andrew McPheron look back over John chapters 1–6 — connecting the dots between creation, covenant, and Christ’s call to believe.
📖 In this conversation:
The meta-narrative of John 1–6 and its connection to Genesis 1
Why John begins “In the beginning was the Word” and what that says about Jesus’ divinity
Key themes: Light, Life, and Belief — and how they shape the Gospel’s structure
The crowd’s repeated misunderstanding of Jesus’ miracles
How “believe” in John means surrender and obedience, not just intellectual agreement
Living faith versus “microwave discipleship”
Why repentance isn’t a one-time event
How Jesus frees us in our circumstances, not always from them
💬 The team also shares personal moments—Ethan’s daughter Genevieve’s new faith in Christ, favorite passages like Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman, and what they’re most excited to study next: the Good Shepherd, Lazarus, and the final week of Jesus’ life.
Resource Links:
Connecting Scripture: New Testament https://a.co/d/9NMZAzj Bible Project John Pt. 1 https://youtu.be/G-2e9mMf7E8?si=nk6mpI_WOWJvoGhz
🪔 Text: John 1–6
🎙️ Hosts: Ethan Callison, Ken Nienke, and Andrew McPheron
💡 Theme: “These are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” — John 20:31
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In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, Ethan Callison, Ken Nienke, and Andrew McPheron walk through one of Jesus’ most difficult teachings: “Unless you eat my flesh and drink my blood, you have no life in you” (John 6:53).
This passage caused the Jews to grumble, dispute, and even walk away from Jesus. But what does it really mean? Is Jesus speaking literally, symbolically, or pointing to something deeper?
🎙️ In this episode you’ll discover:
Why the crowd struggled with Jesus’ claim to be the Bread of Life
The connections between John 6 and Israel’s wilderness story (grumbling, manna, Moses)
Why “truly, truly” is a divine claim and not just emphasis
The tension of God drawing people and our responsibility to respond
How to understand “eat my flesh, drink my blood” in light of communion
The difference between faith as head knowledge and belief as surrendered obedience
Why Jesus doesn’t always answer objections—He keeps pointing back to Himself
Along the way, the team dives into church history (transubstantiation, symbolism, communion), theological tensions (Calvinism vs. Arminianism), and practical applications (discipline, unity, Gnosticism, and living out faith daily).
📖 Text: John 6:41–59🎙️ Hosts: Ethan Callison, Ken Nienke, Andrew McPheron💡 Theme: Jesus doesn’t invite us to snack on religion—He calls us to feast on Him as the true Bread of Life.
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In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, Andrew McPheron and Jake Preston dive into John 6:22–40, where Jesus makes His first “I Am” statement: “I am the bread of life.”
The crowds chase Jesus after the feeding of the 5,000—but not because they want Him. They want another miracle meal. Jesus, however, confronts their motives and points to something far greater: eternal life found only in Him.
🎙️ In this conversation:
Why Jesus is the true bread that satisfies the soul—not just stomachs
How the manna in the wilderness points to Christ as the Bread of Life
What it means to believe in Jesus with allegiance and submission, not just intellectual assent
Why religion and ritual can’t satisfy, but a relationship with Jesus can
How our vision of Jesus Every Day, Everyone, Everywhere flows directly out of this passage
The challenge of asking ourselves: “What am I really feeding my soul with?”
📖 Text: John 6:22–40🎙️ Hosts: Andrew McPheron & Jake Preston💡 Theme: Only Jesus provides the bread that never perishes. Every other pursuit leaves us hungry again.
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In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, Andrew McPheron, Ethan Callison, Ken Nienke, and Robbie Willard unpack one of the most powerful moments in Scripture—Jesus walking on water (John 6:16–21).
The disciples find themselves rowing three to four miles into a sudden, violent storm. Tired, frightened, and far from shore, they encounter Jesus walking toward them on the waves. His words—“It is I; do not be afraid”—reveal not just His power, but His presence in the middle of the storm.
🎙️ In this conversation:
Why Jesus sometimes sends us into storms
The difference between self-inflicted storms and storms God uses to reveal His glory
Why Peter began to sink—and what it teaches us about faith and fear
How suffering, storms, and trials can deepen love and trust in God
The tension of belief: why the disciples still doubted, even after seeing miracles
What this passage reveals about the character of God’s sovereignty and compassion
📖 Text: John 6:16–21 (with connections to Matthew 14 and Mark 6)
🎙️ Hosts: Andrew McPheron, Ethan Callison, Ken Nienke, and Robbie
💡 Theme: Jesus doesn’t always stop the storm—but He never leaves us alone in it. His presence brings peace and assurance, even when the waves rage.
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In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, Andrew and Ethan dive into one of the most well-known miracles in Scripture—Jesus feeding the 5,000—but show why this moment is so much more than a free lunch.
Through rich Old Testament connections (think Moses, manna, Passover, and Elisha) and careful attention to Jesus’ response to the crowd, the team unpacks the real message of the miracle: Jesus is the true Bread of Life, and He came not to set up a political kingdom, but to satisfy our deepest spiritual hunger.
🎙️ In this episode:
Why Jesus withdrew when they tried to make Him king
How John 6 echoes the Exodus story—including Passover, the mountain, and manna
Why 12 leftover baskets matter (hint: it’s about the 12 tribes)
The danger of wanting Jesus for His gifts—but not His Lordship
The difference between belief and submission
How this miracle ministers not just to the crowds—but to the disciples, too
📖 Text: John 6:1–15🎙️ Hosts: Ethan Callison, Andrew McPheron💡 Theme: Jesus doesn’t just give bread—He is the bread. The miracle points to a greater truth: Jesus alone satisfies, not just for a moment, but for eternity.
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In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, Andrew, Ethan, and Josh dive deep into John 5:30–47, where Jesus wraps up His defense to the religious leaders—one that reads like a courtroom scene. The claims are bold: Jesus is equal to the Father, has authority to judge, and receives witnesses from John the Baptist, His miracles, the Father, and the Scriptures themselves.
And yet… the leaders refuse to believe. Why?
🎙️ This week’s episode explores:
How Jesus responds to confrontation with boldness and humility
The difference between studying the Bible and meeting the Author
Why spiritual pride blinds people—even religious experts—from truth
The danger of seeking glory from people instead of from God
What it means that Scripture without Jesus is like a map with no destination (Spurgeon)
The importance of authority and submission—even in Christian leadership
📖 Passage: John 5:30–47
🎙️ Hosts: Andrew McPheron, Ethan Callison, Josh Cobia
💡 Big Idea: You can know the Scriptures and still miss the Savior. Jesus is not just the fulfillment of Scripture—He’s the point of it all.
🧠 Whether you’re a Bible nerd or new to the faith, this episode will help you approach Scripture with reverence, humility, and a renewed hunger to see Jesus in every page.
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In this deep and challenging episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, Andrew McPheron, Ethan Callison, and Ken Nienke unpack John 5:19–29, where Jesus publicly and powerfully declares His divine identity. This isn't just a theological monologue—it's a revelation that flips the religious world upside down.
📌 In this episode:
Why Jesus' repeated “Truly, truly” statements matter—and what they reveal about His authority
What it means that the Son “can do nothing of His own accord”
How the themes of judgment, life, and resurrection appear in both present and future terms
Why salvation is not a past tense decision but an ongoing invitation into life
The tension of hearing and doing: shrinking the gap between what we know and how we live
Why many Christians are “bored” with their salvation—and how to rediscover joy in obedience
🔥 Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus for years or are exploring who He is, this conversation will help you wrestle with the beauty, the boldness, and the invitation of Jesus’ own words about Himself.
📖 Key Text: John 5:19–29
🎙️ Hosts: Andrew McPheron, Ethan Callison, Ken Nienke
🎯 Big Idea: Jesus doesn’t just talk about God—He talks as God. His authority, unity with the Father, and ability to give life and judge are central to the gospel and to your life.
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On today’s episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, Andrew, Josh, and Ethan explore John 5:1–18, the story of Jesus healing a man at the Pool of Bethesda—a miracle that stirs controversy and confrontation with religious leaders.
As always, it’s deep theology and down-to-earth conversation, with a little humor (and maybe a few strong opinions about nerds ropes).
🔥 Key Themes in This Episode:
Jesus heals ONE man… but leaves many others. Why?
What the Pool of Bethesda might have really been—and why it matters
Why Jesus healing on the Sabbath was a scandal—and an invitation
How the religious leaders completely missed the point
Compassion + truth: how Jesus heals body and soul
The danger of valuing the law more than the Lord
What this story tells us about God’s kingdom breaking into broken places
Plus:
The archaeological findings behind the Pool of Bethesda
N.T. Wright quotes and reflections on the kingdom of God
Why we often misdiagnose what we really need healing from
How Jesus seeks us—even after the miracle
📖 Scripture: John 5:1–18
🎙️ Hosts: Pastor Andrew, Pastor Josh, and Pastor Ethan
🔍 Big Idea: Jesus doesn’t just heal physical ailments—He confronts sin, challenges legalism, and invites us into a life of real freedom.
In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, join Andrew McPheron, Ken Nienke, and Ethan Callison as they explore John 4:46–54, where Jesus heals a government official’s son—without ever setting foot in his home. More than a story of physical healing, this passage reveals Jesus’ divinity, authority, and how true belief isn’t based on signs and wonders, but on trusting His word.
Together, we unpack key themes like:
📌 The progression from crisis to faith to testimony
🙏 Why faith is more than intellectual agreement—it’s trust, surrender, and action
⚖️ How Jesus meets us in our need—but doesn’t leave us there
💡 The difference between believing in what Jesus can do vs. who He is
You'll also hear pastoral reflections on how to walk with others through crisis, the significance of Jesus healing from a distance, and how this passage connects to the larger Gospel narrative—and even your own walk with Jesus.
📖 Key Passage: John 4:46–54
🎙️ Hosts: Andrew McPheron, Ken Nienke, Ethan Callison
🕊️ Theme: Jesus is more than a miracle-worker—He is the Son of God who invites us to believe, even when we can’t see.
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In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, hosts Andrew McPheron, Ken Nienke, and Ethan Callison dive deep into John 4:39–45, the final section of Jesus’ powerful encounter with the Samaritan woman. What happens when a personal testimony collides with the living Word of God? What is the difference between believing because of someone’s story versus believing because of Jesus Himself?
Join the conversation as the team reflects on:
The power and limits of personal testimony
Why Jesus—not the woman—is the true hero of the story
How to share your faith without making yourself the focus
What it means to live everyday life with gospel intentionality
Why being on mission isn’t just for overseas—it starts at Kroger, Lowe’s, and with your kids
You’ll also hear a funny moment about Hulk Hogan's faith journey, a challenge to see people not as in the way but as the reason, and the practical implications of Jesus staying in Samaria two extra days to invest in others.
If you’ve ever wondered how to share your story in a way that points others to Jesus, this episode will equip and encourage you.
📖 Bible Text: John 4:39-45🎙️ Hosts: Andrew McPheron, Ken Nienke, Ethan Callison🔁 New Episodes Weekly | 💬 Comment below with your thoughts and takeaways!
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In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, hosts Ethan Callison, Matt Thieman, and Andrew McPheron dive into John 4:27–38, continuing the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman. While the woman rushes off to share her testimony, the disciples return—and miss the bigger spiritual moment unfolding.
Together, the team explores:
Why the disciples marveled that Jesus was speaking to a Samaritan woman
How our cultural assumptions can blind us to the Kingdom of God
What Jesus meant when He said, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent me”
The joy of participating in God’s harvest—even when we didn’t do the sowing
The surprising power of unlikely testimonies to bring entire communities to faith
Whether you're a church leader, a Bible reader, or someone eager to live on mission, this conversation will help you open your eyes to the harvest all around you.
📌 Key Verse: “Lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest.” — John 4:35
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In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, hosts Ethan Callison and Andrew McPheron dive into John 4:1-26—the transformative encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. This powerful conversation reveals Jesus’ heart for the marginalized and His offer of living water that satisfies the soul.
Together, they unpack:
• The cultural and historical divide between Jews and Samaritans
• Jesus’ radical approach to breaking social and gender barriers
• The meaning of “living water” and its promise of eternal life
• True worship “in spirit and truth” and its relevance today
• The revelation of Jesus as the Messiah and His grace toward sinners.
Key Verse: John 4:26 – “Jesus said to her, ‘I who speak to you am he.’”
Whether you’re a Bible teacher, small group leader, or someone seeking to deepen your walk with Jesus, this episode will inspire you to embrace Christ’s inclusive love and authentic worship.
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In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, Ethan Callison and Andrew McPheron unpack the powerful and humbling words of John the Baptist from John 3:22–36:
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”
This passage dives deep into the heart of discipleship, challenging us to lay down pride, comparison, and control to make much of Jesus. From wrestling with jealousy to reflecting on God’s wrath, this rich discussion touches on biblical theology, Old Testament imagery, cultural context, and everyday life application.
👂 You’ll hear real talk about:
The joy of pointing others to Jesus
The weight and beauty of obedience
What it means that God gives the Spirit “without measure”
And how understanding God’s love and wrath deepens our worship
In this episode of theJesus Everyday Podcast, hosts EthanCallison, Matt Novitsky, Andrew McPheron, Robbie Willard, and Ken Nienkeexplore one of the most well-known and powerful passages in the New Testament—John3:1–21, the nighttime conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus.
Together, they unpack:
• What it means to be “born again”
• The role of the Holy Spirit in new life
• Why Nicodemus came to Jesus at night
• The stunning beauty of John 3:16 and God’s love
• The contrast between light and darkness in our response to Jesus
Key Verse: John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that hegave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but haveeternal life.”
Whether you're a longtimebeliever or exploring faith for the first time, this conversation will help youbetter understand the life-changing invitation Jesus offers—and the freedomfound in stepping into the light.
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