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Finding Jesus Again
After 22 years of preaching about Jesus, I wanna make sure I know Him.
For more than two decades, I stood behind a pulpit telling people who Jesus was, what He said, and what it meant to follow Him. I knew the sermons. I knew the theology. I knew the answers. Then I stepped away from the pulpit—and started asking questions I hadn’t allowed myself to ask before. Do I really know Jesus? Or do I know the version of Him I inherited?
Finding Jesus Again is my journey back to the beginning. I’m…
Episodes
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 24; The Servant King
Episode 24: The Servant King Finding Jesus Again with John Smithson John Chapter 13 What does it really mean to love like Jesus? In this episode, we explore…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 23; Walk in the Light
Episode 23: Walk in the Light Finding Jesus Again with John Smithson John 12:31–50 Believing in Jesus is just the beginning. He calls us to something…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 22; Are we missing Jesus?
In John 12:27–36, Jesus reveals His humanity as He approaches the cross. Although His soul is troubled by the suffering ahead, He remains committed to His…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 21; Understanding Jesus
In the rest of John 12, Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey as crowds wave palm branches and celebrate Him as King. But while the people are looking for…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 20; A Giving Heart
In John 12, Mary does something extraordinary. She takes expensive perfume, pours it on Jesus' feet, and wipes them with her hair. While Judas criticizes her…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 19; Lazarus Come Forth
In the second half of John 11, Jesus stands before the tomb of His friend Lazarus. We see His compassion as He weeps with those who are grieving, but we also…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 18; I believe, even when it's hard.
In John 11, Jesus learns that His friend Lazarus is sick, but instead of rushing to help, He waits. By the time Jesus arrives, Lazarus has died, leaving Mary…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 17; The Good Shepherd
In John 10, Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep, calls them by name, and is willing to lay down His life for them. He also…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 16; I was blind, but now I see.
In John 9, Jesus heals a man who was born blind, but the miracle reveals something much deeper than physical sight. While the religious leaders struggle to see…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 15; The Truth will set you Free
In John 8, Jesus makes a powerful promise: “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” But what is that truth? This episode explores Jesus’…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 14; Put down the Stones
In John 8, a woman caught in adultery is dragged before Jesus and condemned by her accusers. Instead of joining them, Jesus responds with mercy: “Neither do I…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 13; All who are Thirsty
In Episode 13, we explore John 7 as Jesus faces doubt from His own family, opposition from religious leaders, and questions from the crowds about who He really…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 12; The Bread of Life
Jesus declares, “I am the bread of life,” pointing beyond the manna in the wilderness to the eternal life He came to give. But when His teaching becomes…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 11: The Will of God
Episode 11 — The Will of God: In John 6, Jesus gives a remarkably simple answer to a question we often make complicated: “What does God want me to do?” Jesus…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 10; Do Something
In Episode 10 of Finding Jesus Again, we see something important about the heart of Jesus: He cares about people and their needs, and He calls us to care too…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 9; Who I Am
In Episode 9 of Finding Jesus Again, we continue through John 5 and hear Jesus explain who He is, His relationship with the Father, and the life He came to…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 8; Do you want to be well?
Episode 8 — Do You Want to Get Well?: In John 5, Jesus encounters a man who has been waiting for healing and asks him a surprising question: “Do you want to…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 7; Show me a sign
Lesson 7 — Show Me a Sign: It’s one thing to believe because of what someone else tells us—it’s another to encounter the words of Jesus for ourselves. Signs…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 6; Give me a Drink
Lesson 6 — Give Me a Drink: Jesus intentionally travels through Samaria and meets a woman at a well—someone others might have avoided. Through their…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 5; I must Decrease
In Episode 5, we cover chapter 3:22-35. John the Baptist reminds us that following Jesus isn’t about building our own name—it’s about pointing people to Him…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 4; Be Born Again
Lesson 4 — You Must Be Born Again: In John 3, Jesus tells Nicodemus that following Him is more than religion—it requires a spiritual rebirth. We explore what…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 3; Fill the Pots
sson 3 — Fill the Water Pots: Jesus’ first miracle was about more than turning water into wine—it pointed toward something new. The ceremonial water pots…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 2; Ordinary People
Episode 2 covers John 1:19-51. Jesus didn’t begin by calling the powerful, polished, or perfect. He called ordinary people to follow Him. In this episode, we…
Finding Jesus AgainEpisode 1; Believe and Receive
Episode 1 of Finding Jesus again covers 1:1-18. In this episode of Finding Jesus Again, we go back to the beginning of John’s Gospel and take a fresh look at…
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Join us on October 5th for my new podcast "Finding Jesus Again." This is a daily, unscripted walk, verse by verse through the book of John.