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If That Makes Sense

A Family Life original podcast featuring young adults talking about the questions and challenges they face as followers of Jesus.

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Yesterday · 25 min
107: Better Than We Can Imagine (John 21)
It's been a multi-year long journey walking through John's Gospel alongside Jesus and "the Disiciple Jesus Loved." Emma, Becki, and Tim visit the book's final chapter, giving concluding thoughts and considering the Savior who is better and bigger than we can imagine. John 21:15-25. Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!
August 11 · 25 min
106: Jesus Kindles the Disciples' Faith (John 21)
Jesus is back...but the Disciples' hope doesn't seem to be. Peter has gone back to fishing, the other disciples have followed, and Jesus has another miracle in store to rally their faith. Jesse, Kaylee and Tim look at the first part of the last chapter in John's gospel. Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!
May 19 · 34 min
105: "Doubting" Thomas? (John 20)
Of the 12 men called to the most unique ministry in history, one of them has "doubting" associated with his name. Mike, Becki, and Tim examine Thomas' response to news of the risen Christ and draw encouragement from Jesus' post-resurrection appearances to his closest friends. (John 20:19-31) Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!
April 10 · 30 min
104: John's Account of The Resurrection (John 20)
After the emotional journey through Christ's betrayal, trial, crucifixion and burial, the If That Makes Sense hosts REJOICE in John's account of the Resurrection! Emma, Jim, and Tim look at John 20:1-18. (Timeline of the first Resurrection Sunday discussed in episode) Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!
February 18 · 28 min
103: The Garden After The Cross (John 19)
It looks like the lowest point in the Gospel story: Jesus is dead. Yet, life—True Life—is not far away from the two men who bury the Lord (especially if they know their Bible)! Jesse, Michael, and Tim reflect on John 19:31-42. Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!
Dec 3, 2025 · 33 min
102: It Is Finished (John 19)
No historical event can rival Jesus' display of love from the Cross. John the Apostle saw it with his own eyes, and it marked him forever. It can mark us, too. Tately, Kaylee, and Tim look at John 19:17-30. Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!
Oct 28, 2025 · 28 min
101: The Kind of King Jesus Is (John 19)
Our world's definition of "power" doesn't look like the kind that King Jesus shows. Emma, Mike and Tim marvel at the crown Jesus wore for us: thorns that we deserved (John 19:1-16). Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!
Sep 17, 2025 · 23 min
100: People-Pleasing and "My Truth" (John 18)
People-pleasing is nothing new. As Becki, Dylan and Tim chat, "fear of man" sounds frighteningly familiar as one of the sins that led to the wrongful condemnation of Jesus by Pontius Pilate. (John 18:28-40) Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!
Jul 10, 2025 · 32 min
99: When I Don't Stand For Jesus
The Apostle Peter failed when it mattered. But—praise God—Jesus redeems. Merri, Jesse, and Tim reflect on a time when one of Jesus' closest friends didn't come through. (John 18:15-27) Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!
Jun 5, 2025 · 34 min
98: Jesus, Betrayed (John 18)
Jim, Michael, and Tim consider what Jesus did for us: let himself be betrayed by one of his closest friends. (John 18:1-14) Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!
May 6, 2025 · 26 min
97: Jesus Prayed For You? (John 17)
If you know Jesus, did you know he mentions you in the Bible? Not only that, he prays for us! Becki, Kaylee and Tim discuss John 17:13-26. Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!
Apr 15, 2025 · 31 min
96: "Glorify" Your Name?
What do we learn about the heart of God when Jesus prays for his followers? Mike, Lydia and Tim look into John 17:1-12. Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!
Mar 12, 2025 · 28 min
95: Take Courage! (John 16)
Jesus doesn't encourage his followers with light, fluffy positivities. He tells them to "take courage," because He has overcome what stood against us. Jesse, Dylan and Tim dig in to John 16:16-33. Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!
Feb 20, 2025 · 26 min
If That Makes Sense - 94: The Friend (John 16)
If Jesus loves us, why would he leave? Emma, Merri, and Tim look at Jesus' promise to send the "Friend" that we all need (John 16:1-15). Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!
Feb 5, 2025 · 27 min
If That Makes Sense - 93: "If The World Hates You" (John 15)
If following Jesus makes someone else call us their "enemy," how do we choose to see them? Before being crucified by his enemies, Jesus offers comfort to his disciples. Becki, Michael and Tim look at John 15:18-27. Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!
Dec 26, 2024 · 31 min
If That Makes Sense - 92: How Do We "Abide"? (John 15)
Abiding in Jesus isn't about working harder. It's a life, a love, and an identity that flows directly from Christ himself. Jim, Tately and Tim talk about how they understand the invitation to "abide" in John 15:1-17.
Nov 19, 2024 · 26 min
If That Makes Sense - 91: Real Peace (John 14)
Ultimately, is everyone just looking for peace? Mike, Kaylee and Tim look at Jesus' words at the Last Supper for the peace we desperately need today (John 14:15-31). Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!
Nov 7, 2024 · 32 min
If That Makes Sense – 90: One With God (John 14)
When you see Jesus, you see God. If it's still hard for us to wrap our heads around 2000 years later, imagine being the first disciples! Jesse, Emma and Tim discuss John 14:1-14. - Support this show by giving to Family Life. -
Oct 22, 2024 · 25 min
If That Makes Sense – 89: As I Have Loved You
When Jesus tells his followers to love each other, why does he call it a "new" commandment? Hope, Tim, and new host Dylan discuss John 13:31-38. - Support this show by giving to Family Life. - Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!
Oct 8, 2024 · 35 min
If That Makes Sense – 88: Jesus and the Traitor (John 13)
Jesus served with, lived with, and loved someone he knew would betray him. Merri, Tim, and new host Michael consider Judas...and all of us. (John 13:18-30) - Support this show by giving to Family Life. - Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

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