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The Wild Way Podcast
ABIDE, LEARN, AND GO with The Wild Way Home of A Slow Journey Through Lent and A Slow Journey Through John Weekdays we take 10-12 minutes to dwell richly in the bible while focusing on the inward journey of learning, contemplative practices, and prayer and the outward journey of integration, action, and becoming people of love in the world. Weekends we do a theology dive into the implications of Scripture for thought-provoking bible study, spiritual growth, and discipleship. Followers of Jesus…
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SJTJ 286: John 18:15-18 (Peter's faith and fear)
WEEK 41.4: 15 Simon Peter and another disciple followed Jesus. Because this other disciple was known to the high priest, he went with Jesus into the high…
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SJTJ 285: John 18:10-14 (Peter's cowardly attack)
WEEK 41.3: 10 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.) 11…
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SJTJ 284: John 18:4-9 (The Good Shepherd in action)
WEEK 41.2: 4 Jesus knew everything that was to happen to him, so he went out and asked, “Who are you looking for?” 5 They answered, “Jesus the Nazarene.” He…
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SJTJ 283: John 18:1-3 (Religious leaders + political powers = something ugly)
WEEK 41.1: 18 After he said these things, Jesus went out with his disciples and crossed over to the other side of the Kidron Valley. He and his disciples…
The Wild Way PodcastSJTJ 282: Week 40 EXPLORE (John 17:13-26 - Jesus' Prayer for His Disciples, and You, Part 2)
WEEK 40.7 Discussion questions below. DONATE TO THE WILD WAY. Your support helps us create spiritual formation and discipleship resources that help people be…
The Wild Way PodcastSJTJ 281: Week 40 EXAMEN
WEEK 40.6: The Prayer of Examen helps us reflect on the week that was in our Slow Journey Through John. SJTJ s a year-long contemplative journey through the…
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SJTJ 280: John 17 imagination prayer (The prayer before the darkest night)
WEEK 40.5: An imagination prayer based on John 17. SJTJ s a year-long contemplative journey through the Gospel of John. We invite you into Scripture…
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SJTJ 279: John 17:24-27 (Your mission - whether you accept it or not - stays the same)
WEEK 40.4: 24 “Father, I want those you gave me to be with me where I am. Then they can see my glory, which you gave me because you loved me before the…
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SJTJ 278: John 17:20-23 (Stop being a part of the problem)
WEEK 40.3: 20 “I’m not praying only for them but also for those who believe in me because of their word. 21 I pray they will be one, Father, just as you are in…
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SJTJ 277: John 17:17-19 (The power of good character)
WEEK 40.2: 17 Make them holy in the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. 19 I made myself holy on…
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SJTJ 276: John 17:13-16 (Presence, not escape)
WEEK 40.1: 13 Now I’m coming to you and I say these things while I’m in the world so that they can share completely in my joy. 14 I gave your word to them and…
The Wild Way PodcastSJTJ 275: Week 39 EXPLORE (John 17:1-12 - Jesus's Prayer for His Disciples, and You, Part 1)
WEEK 39.7: Discussion questions below. Episode Summary In this Week 39 explore episode, Jamie leads an exploration with Nick into the first part of Jesus'…
The Wild Way PodcastSJTJ 274: Week 39 EXAMEN
WEEK 39.6: The Prayer of Examen helps us reflect on the week that was in our Slow Journey Through John. SJTJ s a year-long contemplative journey through the…
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SJTJ 273: John 17:9-12 (If you feel like you don't belong, you're right)
WEEK 39.5: 9 “I’m praying for them. I’m not praying for the world but for those you gave me, because they are yours. 10 Everything that is mine is yours and…
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SJTJ 272: John 17:6-8 (Look at the beautiful person of Jesus) Also, sorry about the bird noises.
NOTE: there was a Stellar's Jay outside the window demanding a peanut while recording this. You will hear him throughout the meditation. WEEK 39.4: 6 “I have…
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SJTJ 271: John 17:1-5 (A long form of the Lord's Prayer)
WEEK 39.3: 1 When Jesus finished saying these things, he looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, so that the Son can…
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SJTJ 270: John 13-16 imagination prayer
WEEK 39.2: Jesus said, "I’ve said these things to you so that you will have peace in me." Enjoy this imagination prayer based on some of things he said. SJTJ s…
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SJTJ 269: John 16:33 (Hold fast to Jesus)
WEEK 39.1: 33 I’ve said these things to you so that you will have peace in me. In the world you have distress. But be encouraged! I have conquered the world.”…
The Wild Way PodcastSJTJ 268: Week 38 EXPLORE (John 16:4b-33 - Why Jesus' Departure Was Good News)
WEEK 38.7 Discussion questions below. Episode Summary In this Week 38 explore episode, Nick and Jamie tackle the final section of Jesus's teaching in John…
The Wild Way PodcastSJTJ 267: Week 38 EXAMEN
WEEK 38.6: The Prayer of Examen helps us reflect on the week that was in our Slow Journey Through John. SJTJ s a year-long contemplative journey through the…
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SJTJ 266: John 16:29-32 (The life-long movement of faith)
WEEK 38.5: 29 His disciples said, “See! Now you speak plainly; you aren’t using figures of speech. 30 Now we know that you know everything and you don’t need…
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SJTJ 265: John 16:23-28 (No hierarchy to prayer)
WEEK 38.4: 23 In that day, you won’t ask me anything. I assure you that the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. 24 Up to now, you have asked…
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SJTJ 264: John 16:16-22 (Been dazed and confused for so long)
WEEK 38.3: 16 Soon you won’t be able to see me; soon after that, you will see me. 17 Some of Jesus’ disciples said to each other, “What does he mean: ‘Soon you…
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SJTJ 263: John 16:12-15 (The progressive nature of truth)
WEEK 38.2: 12 “I have much more to say to you, but you can’t handle it now. 13 However, when the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you in all truth. He…
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SJTJ 262: John 16:8-11 (The Spirit's work to "undeceive" the world)
WEEK 38.1: 8 When he comes, he will show the world it was wrong about sin, righteousness, and judgment. 9 He will show the world it was wrong about sin because…
The Wild Way PodcastSJTJ 261: Week 37 EXPLORE (John 15:16-16:4a - Why love matters more than converts)
WEEK 37.7 Discussion questions below. Episode Summary In this Week 37 Explore episode, Nick and Jamie tackle John 15:16 through 16:4a, where Jesus transitions…
The Wild Way PodcastSJTJ 260: Week 37 EXAMEN
WEEK 37.6: The Prayer of Examen helps us reflect on the week that was in our Slow Journey Through John. SJTJ s a year-long contemplative journey through the…
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SJTJ 259: John 16:4b-7 (The advantage of Jesus' physical absence)
WEEK 37.5: “I didn’t say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. 5 But now I go away to the one who sent me. None of you ask me, ‘Where…
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SJTJ 258: John 16:1-4a (The greatest thing in the world)
WEEK 37.4: 1 I have said these things to you so that you won’t fall away. 2 They will expel you from the synagogue. The time is coming when those who kill you…
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SJTJ 257: John 15:22-27 (Rejection without cause and rejection with cause)
WEEK 37.3: 22 “If I hadn’t come and spoken to the people of this world, they wouldn’t be sinners. But now they have no excuse for their sin. 23 Whoever hates…
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SJTJ 256: John 15:18-21 (A better paradigm than "church vs world")
WEEK 37.2: 18 “If the world hates you, know that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as its own. However, I have…
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SJTJ 255: John 15:16-17 (What is "fruit that will abide"?)
WEEK 37.1: 16 You didn’t choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you could go and produce fruit and so that your fruit could last. As a result…
The Wild Way PodcastSJTJ 254: Week 36 EXPLORE (John 15:1-15 - Lifted Up and Pruned)
WEEK 36.7 Discussion questions below. Episode Summary In this Week 36 Explore episode, Nick and Jamie look into Jesus's seventh and final "I Am" statement from…
The Wild Way PodcastSJTJ 253: Week 36 EXAMEN
WEEK 36.6: The Prayer of Examen helps us reflect on the week that was in our Slow Journey Through John. SJTJ s a year-long contemplative journey through the…
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SJTJ 252: John 15:12-15 (Friendship is the difference between religion and relationship)
WEEK 36.5: 12 This is my commandment: love each other just as I have loved you. 13 No one has greater love than to give up one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You…
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SJTJ 251: John 15:9-11 (Joy, not drudgery)
WEEK 36.4: 9 “As the Father loved me, I too have loved you. Remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I kept my…
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SJTJ 250: John 15:6-8 (The surprising and uncomfortable way we glorify God)
WEEK 36.3: 6 If you don’t remain in me, you will be like a branch that is thrown out and dries up. Those branches are gathered up, thrown into a fire, and…
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SJTJ 249: John 15:3-5 (Complete dependence)
WEEK 36.2: 3 You are already trimmed because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. A branch can’t produce fruit by…
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SJTJ 248: John 15:1-2 (The Father's gracious vineyard keeping)
WEEK 36.1: 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vineyard keeper. 2 He removes any of my branches that don’t produce fruit, and he trims any branch that…
The Wild Way PodcastSJTJ 247: Week 35 EXPLORE (John 14:15-31 - From troubled hearts to loving mission)
WEEK 35.7 Discussion questions below. Episode Summary In this Week 35 explore episode, Nick and Jamie venture outdoors for their first al fresco recording…
The Wild Way PodcastSJTJ 246: Week 35 EXAMEN
WEEK 35.6: The Prayer of Examen helps us reflect on the week that was in our Slow Journey Through John. DONATE TO THE WILD WAY. Your support helps us create…
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SJTJ 245: John 15:1-8 imagination prayer
WEEK 35.5: 15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vineyard keeper. 2 He removes any of my branches that don’t produce fruit, and he trims any branch that…
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SJTJ 244: John 15 metaphor (The vineyard and the vine)
WEEK 35.4: 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vineyard keeper. 2 He removes any of my branches that don’t produce fruit, and he trims any branch that…
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SJTJ 243: John 14:28-31 (The ruler of this world)
WEEK 35.3: 28 You have heard me tell you, ‘I’m going away and returning to you.’ If you loved me, you would be happy that I am going to the Father, because the…
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SJTJ 242: John 14:25-27 (Peace without escapism)
WEEK 35.2: 25 “I have spoken these things to you while I am with you. 26 The Companion, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you…
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SJTJ 241: John 14:22-24 (You already are home)
WEEK 35.1: 22 Judas (not Judas Iscariot) asked, “Lord, why are you about to reveal yourself to us and not to the world?” 23 Jesus answered, “Whoever loves me…
The Wild Way PodcastSJTJ 240: Week 34 EXPLORE (John 14:1-14 - Don’t get in the way of the Way)
WEEK 34.7 Discussion questions below. In this Week 34 explore episode, Nick and Jamie tackle the first half of John 14, where Jesus comforts his troubled…
The Wild Way PodcastSJTJ 239: Week 34 EXAMEN
WEEK 34.6: The Prayer of Examen helps us reflect on the week that was in our Slow Journey Through John. NEW RESOURCE: Rhythms of Life spiritual formation…
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SJTJ 238: John 14:18-21 (Caught up into the life and love of God)
WEEK 34.5: 18 “I won’t leave you as orphans. I will come to you. 19 Soon the world will no longer see me, but you will see me. Because I live, you will live…
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SJTJ 237: John 14:15-17 (The Paraclētos)
WEEK 34.4: 15 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 I will ask the Father, and he will send another Companion, who will be with you forever. 17…
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SJTJ 236: John 14:12-14 (The most surprising "greater work")
WEEK 34.3: 12 I assure you that whoever believes in me will do the works that I do. They will do even greater works than these because I am going to the…
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SJTJ 235: John 14:8-11 (Who wouldn't want a theophany?)
WEEK 34.2: 8 Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father; that will be enough for us.” 9 Jesus replied, “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been with you…
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SJTJ 234: John 14:4-7 (The Way, the Truth, the Life)
WEEK 34.1: 4 You know the way to the place I’m going.” 5 Thomas asked, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going. How can we know the way?” 6 Jesus answered, “I…
The Wild Way PodcastSJTJ 233: Week 33 EXPLORE (John 13:20-38 - Love IS the Point: Jesus’ New Commandment in Action)
WEEK 33.7 Discussion questions below. Episode Summary In this Week 33 Explore episode, Nick and Jamie jump into the second half of John 13, focusing intensely…
The Wild Way PodcastSJTJ 232: Week 33 EXAMEN
WEEK 33.6: The Prayer of Examen helps us reflect on the week that was in our Slow Journey Through John. NEW RESOURCE: Rhythms of Life spiritual formation…
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SJTJ 231: John 14:1-3 ("A prepared place for a prepared people.")
WEEK 33.5: 1 “Don’t be troubled. Trust in God. Trust also in me. 2 My Father’s house has room to spare. If that weren’t the case, would I have told you that…
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SJTJ 230: John 14 imagination prayer
WEEK 33.4: An imagination prayer experience based on the themes of John 14. NEW RESOURCE: Rhythms of Life spiritual formation course now available as digital…
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SJTJ 229: John 13: 36-38 (Peter's hasty ignorance)
WEEK 33.3: 36 Simon Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you can’t follow me now, but you will follow later.”…
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SJTJ 228: John 13:34-35 (Loving others is the evidence of discipleship)
WEEK 33.2: 34 “I give you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, so you also must love each other. 35 This is how everyone will know…
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SJTJ 227: John 13:31-33 (Glory. "You keep saying that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.")
WEEK 33.1: 31 When Judas was gone, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. 32 If God has been glorified in him…