Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, we walk through the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead in John 11, exploring three key movements: his deliberate delay and its purpose in revealing God's glory, his compassion as he enters the grief of Martha and Mary while declaring himself the resurrection and the life, and his authoritative call that brings Lazarus from the tomb. We draw out practical applications for us as believers in trusting God's timing when it feels late, bringing our honest grief to a Savior who weeps with us, and holding onto faith that the same Jesus who called Lazarus forth still speaks life into our own sealed-tomb situations.

Support the show

To find out more, check out: www.standingword.com

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, we unpack the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000, exploring three key themes: Jesus' compassion for hurting people, His challenge to the disciples to participate in His plan rather than pass the problem off, and His power to multiply whatever we're willing to trust Him with. The episode calls listeners to bring their time, gifts, resources, and even their limitations to Jesus, trusting that He can do far more with them than we could ever imagine.

Support the show

To find out more, check out: www.standingword.com

Send us Fan Mail

In Episode 6, we walk through the account of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4, showing how Jesus deliberately led the disciples into a storm to reveal their fear and His authority over creation. The episode offers four practical responses for facing life's storms: bringing anxiety to God in prayer, staying steady when He seems silent, anchoring to His promises, and continuing to move forward in obedience.

Support the show

To find out more, check out: www.standingword.com

Send us Fan Mail

This episode explores the Roman world of the first century (its power structures, citizenship system, and the long history of revolt and compromise that brought Rome to Israel) showing how Jesus entered a world of empire, privilege, and political tension rather than a peaceful backdrop. Through the stories of the Maccabean revolt, Herod's dynasty, and Herod Agrippa II, we wanted to illustrate how God's purposes unfolded precisely within Rome's dominance, challenging believers to consider what "Rome" they're navigating today and to live as citizens of heaven while still walking through earthly systems.

Support the show

To find out more, check out: www.standingword.com

Send us Fan Mail

This episode explores the healing of the centurion's servant from Matthew 8, highlighting how a Roman officer's humble recognition of Jesus' authority led to a miraculous long-distance healing. We unpack four movements of faith afterwards: seeking Christ, approaching with humility, investing in the relationship, and producing spiritual fruit. This miracle and the centurion's behavior calls us to examine whether our own professions of faith are matched by genuine, trusting submission to Christ's authority in every area of our lives.

Support the show

To find out more, check out: www.standingword.com

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, we take a brief detour into the first-century Jewish rabbinical system to see the unique way Jesus operated within it and beyond it. We follow the traditional path from the Beth Sefer through the Beth Midrash and on to the role of a traveling disciple. We then see how radically Jesus departed from that expected route. Rather than climbing the religious ladder Jesus left a respectable local position. He called unqualified fishermen and outcasts as His disciples and demonstrated that God’s kingdom is built on willing hearts rather than impressive credentials.

Support the show

To find out more, check out: www.standingword.com

Send us Fan Mail

In Episode 2, we trace Jesus' final months of ministry as He moved with purpose from Galilee toward Jerusalem, strengthening His followers, expanding salvation's invitation to Gentiles and outsiders, and performing signs (most notably raising Lazarus) that confirmed His identity as the Son of God. The episode also explores key parables (the Good Samaritan, the friend at midnight, and the prodigal son) that reveal the shape of true relationship with God and others, all pointing forward to the cross and resurrection.

Support the show

To find out more, check out: www.standingword.com

Send us Fan Mail

In this inaugural episode of the Standing Word Podcast, we explore how Jesus' public ministry began from his baptism and 40-day temptation in the wilderness to his Galilean ministry, where he performed miracles, taught in parables, and called his disciples in a way that defied the cultural norms of the day. The episode emphasizes that Jesus' ministry was not accidental but divinely prepared and purposeful, inviting listeners to take his yoke and follow him in their own everyday lives.

Support the show

To find out more, check out: www.standingword.com