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Talking John
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”Talking John” is a series of podcasts featuring Dr. John White Jr., Chancellor Emeritus for the University of Arkansas, and Rev. Dr. Michelle J. Morris, Lead Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Bentonville, as they discuss their personal and professional connections to the Gospel of John and offer their scholarly and personal reflections.
Episodes
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Talking John - Season 2, Episode 4: "I Am: The Way, the Truth, and the Life"
Season 2 , Episode 4: "I AM The Way, The Truth, and the Life" Scripture: John 14:1-7 Description: Jonathan Tompkins joins us for a very United Methodist reflection on these words of Christ. Questions to consider if you are using this podcast for study: Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and…
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Talking John - Season 2, Episode 3 - "I Am: Bread and True Vine, Part 2"
Season 2 - Episode 3 - I AM Bread and True Vine Scripture: John 6:26-70 and 15:1-8 Description: As we dive into two images that are so central to John White’s faith, we hope that you will find a way of understanding community and connection to Christ. Questions to consider if you are using this...
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Talking John - Season 2, Episode 2 - "I Am: Bread and True Vine, Part 1"
Season 2, Episode 2: I AM Bread and True Vine Scripture: John 6:26-70 and 15:1-8 Description: As we dive into two images that are so central to John White’s faith, we hope that you will find a way of understanding community and connection to Christ. Questions to consider if you are using this...
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Talking John - Season 2, Episode 1 - "I Am: The Good Shepherd and the Gate"
"I Am: The Good Shepherd and the Gate" Scripture: John 10:1-18 Description: Welcome to our next group of podcasts here in Talking John, where we will be discussing the “I Am” statements from the Fourth Gospel. We start with I am the Good Shepherd and the Gate from Chapter 10. Questions to…
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 39: "This Testimony Is True"
Scripture: John 21:20-25 Description: We have come to the end of the Gospel, when we will reflect on God’s individual call on the life of Peter, and John, and Paul, and YOU! Also, just when you thought we were at the end, a surprise awaits… Questions to consider if you are using this podcast for...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 38: "Swimming With the Lambs"
Episode 38 - Swimming With the Lambs Scripture: John 21:1-19 Description: Well, we have made it to Chapter 21. Even though we will discuss the haul of fish and the threefold confession of love, we still won’t make it to the end. But that is because there is so much left to say. Enjoy this extra...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 37: "In Praise of Being Late"
Episode 37 - In Praise of Being Late Scripture: John 20:19-31 Description: In this episode, we consider whether Thomas may be the disciple with the deepest faith. Doubt often leads to deep faith. Questions to consider if you are using this podcast for study: How can doubt be an essential part of…
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 36: "Darkness Turns to Light"
Episode 36 - Darkness Turns to Light Scripture: John 20:1-18 Description: As the dawn breaks on the morning the disciples discover Jesus is gone from the tomb, the truth of the resurrection is also revealed. But the new light of understanding still has to drive away some of the darkness of their...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 35: "Nic at Nearly Night"
Episode 35 - Nic at Nearly Night Scripture: John 19:1-42 Description: The crucifixion is upon us, and it is the world’s great tragedy. But in the Gospel of John, it is also an exaltation, and the birth of something new. What kind of faith will it birth? We debate that reality around the character...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 34: "What Is Truth?"
Episode 34 - What Is Truth? Scripture: John 18:1-40 Description: This chapter is filled with failures of leadership.In some instances, it seems as though people are making decisions to preserve their own power. In others, it may be to keep those with more power than them from crushing down upon...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 33: "The Lord's Prayer"
Episode 33 - The Lord’s Prayer Scripture: John 17:1-26 Description: This chapter is the Lord’s prayer. Not the one you are used to hearing or can possibly recite, but the prayer Jesus has for himself, for the disciples, and for all of us. What if we knew these words by heart too? Would it change...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 32: "Just a Little While"
Episode 32 - Just a Little While Scripture: John 16:1-33 Description: There are so many things to think about in this chapter: how the Trinity works, is the Holy Spirit also available to nonbelievers, is Jesus speaking plainly or not? All these things to think about, and just a little while to do...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 31: "In or Of"
Episode 31 - In or Of Scripture: John 15:18-27 Description: In this episode, we consider the age old question of what it means to be in the world, not of the world, using our own struggles with wanting to be popular as the lens through which we view this tension. Questions to consider if you are...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 30: "Fully Present"
Episode 30 - Fully Present Scripture: John 15:9-17 Description: Jesus calls us friends. Friends! What does it mean to truly think of Jesus as a friend? Perhaps our own good friendships can help us understand how to love Jesus better. Questions to consider if you are using this podcast for study:...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 29: "Fruit of the Vine"
Episode 29 - Fruit of the Vine Scripture: John 15:1-8 Description: Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. But what if we are struggling to bear fruit? We will look at the discipline of pruning today, noting that sometimes we have to give up something to experience the fullness of God’s...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 28: "Peace Out!"
Episode 28 - Peace Out! Scripture: John 14:27-31 Description: Jesus promises to give us peace not as the world gives. What does that mean? We reflect on that question and look back on John 14 as we prepare to move into John White’s favorite chapter. Questions to consider if you are using this...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 27: "The Faith of Judas Not Iscariot"
Episode 27- The Faith of Judas Not Iscariot Scripture: John 14:18-26 Description: Faith can sometimes be a confusing journey. In this episode we remember the promise that Jesus won’t leave us alone in that journey. The Holy Spirit will continue to be with us. Even if we don’t fully understand…
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 26: "Talking John Live!"
Episode 26 - Talking John Live! Scripture: John 4:4-42 Description: In this special episode, we are joined by Rev. Jonathan Tompkins, Senior Pastor of St. Andrew-by-the-Sea in Hilton Head, SC. His church is making its way through the Gospel of John during Lent and using this podcast to help guide...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 25: "Greater Things?"
Episode 25 - Greater Things? Scripture: John 14:12-17 Description: More tough, somewhat unbelievable teaching from Jesus, including the promise that we will do greater things than he does. What?!?! How is that even possible?!?! Listen, and learn even more about the joy and challenge of following...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 24: "Department of Redundancy Department"
Episode 24: "Department of Redundancy Department" Scripture: John 14:7-11 Description: No matter how many times Jesus tries to teach the disciples who he is, they just don’t seem to understand. But we acknowledge, as frustrating as it is for teachers, sometimes repetition is needed to truly allow...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 23: "A House With Many Rooms"
Episode 23: "A House with Many Rooms" Scripture: John 14:1-6 Description: As we ponder what troubles hearts, we also imagine what it will be like when we are beyond trouble in the Father’s house of many rooms. Questions to consider if you are using this podcast for study: What troubles your heart...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 22: "They'll Know We Are Christians"
Episode 22 - "They’ll Know We Are Christians" Scripture: John 13:31-38 Description: We look at the actions of Judas and Peter at the end of this chapter, anc consider what each of them tell us about following Jesus, especially when it gets tough. Questions to consider if you are using this…
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 21: "Pay Attention"
Scripture: John 13:1-30 Description: We have entered the Farewell Discourse, where Jesus is sharing his last words with the Disciples. We look at the significance of last words and actions, and the consequences of not paying close enough attention, especially to the people in our lives. Note: We...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 20: "A Donkey's Path or a Purposeful Path"
Scripture: John 12:12-50 Description: We talk about the short shrift John gives to the Palm Sunday entry, and learn about the role donkeys played in building roads. We also consider what it means to follow Jesus, and to follow a God who is so purposeful in all God does. Questions to consider if…
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 19: "There's Something About Mary"
Episode 19: There’s Something About Mary Scripture: John 12:1-11 Description: The anointing of Jesus takes place in all four Gospels, one of the few scenes to show up in all of them. What was so significant about this story? Is it the action taken, or the woman who cares for Jesus in such a…
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 18: "Thomas, Tombs, Tattletales, and Time"
Episode 18 - "Thomas, Tombs, Tattletales, and Time" Scripture: John 11:1-57 Description: This episode covers the raising of Lazarus. We start out considering whether Thomas is unfairly maligned and end knowing that Jesus definitely is. In the middle we consider how to understand the miracle and…
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 17: "Counting Sheep and Penguins"
Episode 17 - Counting Sheep and Penguins Scripture: John 10:1-42 Description: In this episode, we account for sheep and penguins. It turns out, they both need to hear the voice of the one who loves them. We do too. Questions to consider if you are using this podcast for study: Whose voice would…
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 16: "I Once Was Blind"
Episode 16 - I Once Was Blind Scripture: John 9:1-41 Description: In this Chapter, a favorite of John White’s, we look at the healing of the blind man, and the subsequent negative reaction that occurs all around him. We then ask questions about who was really blind in this story. Questions to...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 15: "The Darkness Will Not Overwhelm"
Episode 15 - The Darkness Will Not Overwhelm Scripture: John 8:12-59 Description: We discuss the rising conflict between Jesus and the Jewish Leaders. We also address how Chapter 8 has falsely and tragically been used to justify anti-semitism. And we will close out this chapter reflecting on...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 14: "Stoned"
Episode 14 - Stoned Scripture: John 8:1-11 Description: We stay focused on the story of the woman caught in adultery, who John White names Sindy. We recognize that all of us at one time or another have picked up a stone to hurl at others, and we name some of those stones that we hurl. Questions…
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 13: "Water Thicker Than Blood"
Episode 13 - Water Thicker than Blood Scripture: John 7:1-53 Description: In this episode, we learn some background on the Festival of Tabernacles (aka the Festival of Booths). We also discuss the potential sibling rivalry between Jesus and his brothers. Then we consider how we all judge one...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 12: "The Chosen"
Episode 12 - The Chosen Scripture: John 6:26-70 Description: We are still in these same verses, but didn’t I mention last week that these were difficult teachings? We can’t just fly past them. In this episode, we will dip our toe into the debate around chosenness: are all people chosen by God, or...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 11: "Vampires and Cannibals"
Episode 11 - Vampires and Cannibals Scripture: John 6:26-70 Description: Jesus is hitting the people with a hard teaching - eat his flesh and drink his blood. Many will turn away because of this teaching, but it will also give theological backbone to a central practice of the church: communion....
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 10: "Bread and Water"
Episode 10 - Bread and Water Scripture: John 6:1-21 Description: We look at two miracles (feeding 5000 and walking on water) and recognize that how you describe them matters - and reflects your own point-of-view, whether you are a Gospel writer or reader. So what do you think: was the feeding of...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 9: "Do You Want to Get Well?"
Scripture: John 5:1-18 Description: We look now at the healing of the man at the pool of Bethsaida. Does the man want to get well or not? Questions to consider if you are using this podcast for study: We all have struggles in our lives, physical and mental, and we sometimes deal with them in very...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 8: "Live the Difference"
Episode 8- Live the Difference Scripture: John 4:1-42 Description: We continue our discussion of the Woman at the Well, this time reflecting on what difference Jesus makes in our lives. How are we changed, and how do we live differently? Questions to consider if you are using this podcast for...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 7: "A Woman of Good Repute"
Episode 7 - A Woman of Good Repute Scripture: John 4:1-42 Description: In this first of two episodes on the Woman at the Well, we correct some mischaracterizations of this woman. How did we get these assumptions? They have more to do with our own judgments than with her. Questions to consider if...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 6: "Nic at Night (Part 2)"
Scripture: John 3:1-36 Description: We continue our consideration of Nicodemus, and specifically look at what his story means to us. Then we turn to John the Baptist, and look at how we do leadership transitions in a healthy way. Questions to consider if you are using this podcast for study: If…
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 5: "Nic at Night (Part 1)"
Scripture: John 3:1-21 Description: We look at a character that only appears in John’s Gospel, Nicodemus, who turns out to be important to us both and important as we consider the journey of unfolding faith. We begin by considering whether we think Nicodemus ever actually became a true follower…
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 4: ”Peeling Onions and Flipping Tables”
Scripture: John 2:13-25 Description: In this episode, we take a moment to think about the limits of interpretation of the Bible, and we discuss how John puts the flipping over table moment at the beginning of the story instead of at the end of the story like the Synoptics. We also wonder where…
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 3: ”Big Giant Party”
Scripture: John 2:1-12 Description: Jesus’ first miracle in the Gospel of John was turning water into wine in Cana, a miracle that he might not have even done without the urging of his mother. We look at the practical reality of Jesus through this moment, and also imagine the Eternal Banquet that...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 2: ”Called Out”
Scripture: John 1:19-51 Description: Jesus has the ability to see and know us beyond external appearances. We look at the call of the disciples in this first Chapter of John and what it means for us to be seen like this. We also lift up some aspects of servant leadership, particularly the...
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Talking John - Season 1, Episode 1: ”Our Prologues”
In this first episode, Dr. John White Jr., Chancellor Emeritus for the University of Arkansas, and Rev. Dr. Michelle J. Morris, Lead Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Bentonville, discuss the personal and professional connections they both have to the Gospel of John, before then diving...
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”Talking John” is a series of podcasts featuring Dr. John White Jr., Chancellor Emeritus for the University of Arkansas, and Rev. Dr. Michelle J. Morris, Lead Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Bentonville, as they discuss their personal and professional connections to the Gospel of John and offer their scholarly and personal reflections.
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