Episode 1 - Making Jesus the One Thing

Welcome to the very first episode of the Only 1 Thing Podcast with Jonathan Lee McElhenny and John Beyer! In today’s episode, you’ll hear the heart and vision behind why this podcast exists. Our mission is simple, yet life-changing: helping people make Jesus their one thing in the middle of a busy and distracting world. By the time you finish listening, you’ll understand the story behind this podcast, how it came to be, and why it matters to us personally. You’ll also get to know both of your hosts a little better as we share our introductions, a few laughs, and some honest conversation about what it means to center life on Jesus. This isn’t about us having all the answers. It’s about creating a space for real conversations, encouragement, and discovery… together. In this episode, you will learn: • The heart behind the Only 1 Thing Podcast • Why making Jesus the one thing is more urgent now than ever • Who your hosts are and why this project matters deeply to us • How we hope this podcast can inspire, challenge, and encourage you This is just the beginning, and we’re excited to have you join us on the journey.