When Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” He wasn’t laying down an entrance exam for heaven; He was comforting His disciples who were afraid of being left behind. In this episode, we delve into what those words truly mean: Jesus as the path that leads us forward, the truth we can trust, and the life that brings hope even in the face of death.

In this episode, we walk with Jesus into the grief and hope of John 11, where He weeps at the tomb of His friend Lazarus and then calls him back to life. We’ll explore what it means that Jesus is both present with us in suffering and powerful over death itself. The resurrection isn’t just a future promise; it’s a reality that reshapes how we live, hope, and love today.

Jesus says, “I am the light of the world.” Light guides, reveals, and gives life, and Jesus claims to do the same for our souls. In this episode, we’ll reflect on what it means to walk in His light in a world full of darkness, and how His presence brings clarity, hope, and direction for our everyday lives.

After feeding thousands, Jesus tells the crowd, “I am the Bread of Life.” In this episode, we explore what He meant — from manna in the wilderness to the things we chase that never satisfy — and what it looks like to find daily sustenance that doesn’t spoil.

In this episode, we explore Jesus’ words in John 10:14–18, where He calls Himself the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep. We’ll reflect on what it means to be fully known and still loved, and how the Shepherd’s sacrifice changes the way we live.

In John 10:10, Jesus draws a sharp contrast between the thief who comes to steal, kill, and destroy, and the Shepherd who gives life to the full. In this episode, we explore what it means to recognize the voice of the thief in our own lives—and how the Shepherd leads us into a joy and abundance the world can’t counterfeit. Through story, scripture, and reflection, we’ll consider the ways the Good Shepherd protects, provides, and invites us into a life that’s truly full.

When Jesus says, “I am the gate,” He’s not putting up a barrier — He’s opening a way. In this episode, we unpack the ancient shepherding image behind His words and explore how Jesus offers safety, belonging, and a path into real, abundant life. With echoes from Psalm 23 and Ezekiel 34, we consider what it means to be welcomed, protected, and led by the Good Shepherd.

In this first episode of Echo Collective, we lay out what this podcast is all about: learning to hear God’s voice and letting it echo into every part of our lives.