EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 4 MIN
Do You Want To Look at Jesus?
from Friends Following Jesus · host Dr. Carson Weitnauer
When I arrived for a weekend retreat with thirty up-and-coming leaders, the jockeying for position started immediately. One guy asked me to explain the gospel in front of everyone. But it was a setup. No matter what I said, he would be able to critique an element I missed, or show the group how he could do it better. The gospel had become a tool to fight for status.John the Baptist lived in the desert, but his fame spread throughout the country. So, the leaders in Jerusalem sent a team to interview him.The Daily for John 1:19-28To get The Daily in your inbox, sign up at https://friendsfollowingjesus.com/the-daily/subscribe
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When I arrived for a weekend retreat with thirty up-and-coming leaders, the jockeying for position started immediately. One guy asked me to explain the gospel in front of everyone. But it was a setup. No matter what I said, he would be able to critique an element I missed, or show the group how he could do it better. The gospel had become a tool to fight for status.John the Baptist lived in the desert, but his fame spread throughout the country. So, the leaders in Jerusalem sent a team to interview him.The Daily for John 1:19-28To get The Daily in your inbox, sign up at https://friendsfollowingjesus.com/the-daily/subscribe
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