The Least of These Podcast with Jayni Jackson

Can a Christian lose salvation, or do God's promises guarantee the perseverance of every true believer? Join me and  @KeithNester  as we open the Scriptures together, wrestle with some of the Bible's most challenging passages, and explore one of the most important questions in the Christian life.

Is it possible to arrive at a theological conclusion that makes perfect sense and still goes beyond what Scripture actually reveals? In this video, we examine a popular Catholic argument about St. Joseph made by  @CameronRiecker  and use it as an opportunity to explore a much bigger question that every Christian should ask when reading the Bible.

What if one of the biggest debates between Protestants, Catholics, and Orthodox has been talking past itself this entire time? Before we can evaluate whether a doctrine is true or false, we first have to ask whether we are even aiming at the right target.

What if one of the biggest debates between Protestants, Catholics, and Orthodox is actually built on a misunderstanding? In this video, we take a fresh look at what Protestants have historically meant by faith alone and why that distinction changes the entire conversation.

Have you ever rejected a belief without first making sure you understood what it actually teaches? In this video I respond to a recent claim about Protestant theology and explore a question that I think every Christian should ask before critiquing another tradition. You may be surprised by where the real disagreement actually begins.

Why do Protestants often treat Lutherans and Presbyterians differently than Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox when discussing baptism? In this video, we slow the conversation down, define the terms carefully, and explore the important distinctions that are often overlooked. You may be surprised to discover that the real disagreement is not where most people think it is.

Matthew 16 has become one of the most important passages in the debate over papal infallibility, but does it really say what many people assume it does? In this video, we slow the conversation down, examine the text carefully, and ask whether the conclusions so often drawn from it are actually found in Scripture. If you have ever wondered how to evaluate this passage for yourself, this is a discussion you will not want to miss.

I recently sat down and read the First Vatican Council for myself, and I discovered something I honestly wasn’t expecting. One of the biblical passages Rome appeals to for papal infallibility raised a question that I think every Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox Christian should carefully consider. Let’s open the text together and see where the evidence leads.

Does Luke 1:28 actually teach that Mary was sinless, or have many of us been reading more into the passage than Luke intended? In this video, we slow down, follow the text carefully, and uncover an often-overlooked detail that has major implications, not just for this debate, but for how all of us should read Scripture.

The recent SSPX controversy has sparked one of the biggest conversations in the Catholic world in years, but I believe there is a much deeper question hiding beneath the headlines that almost everyone is overlooking. In this video, I take a careful look at what is happening and explain why this controversy raises an issue that every Catholic, Protestant, and anyone interested in Christian authority should seriously consider. Whether you ultimately agree with my conclusions or not, I hope this discussion challenges you to think more deeply about one of the most important questions facing the Church today.

Luke 22 is often presented as one of the strongest biblical arguments for the papacy—but does it actually establish papal supremacy? After a recent conversation with Joe Heschmeyer, I found myself revisiting the passage and wrestling with a distinction that I think changes the entire discussion. What if Peter’s prominence is undeniable, yet still not enough to get where Rome needs it to go?

Joe Heschmeyer and I sat down to discuss one of the biggest claims in Christianity: the papacy. Tune in to see how this conversation goes!!

Protestants are often quick to point out the weaknesses they see in Catholicism and Orthodoxy—but what if there’s a weakness within Protestantism that we need to confront first? In this video, I challenge my fellow Protestants to consider a different way of responding to criticism that I believe is not only healthier, but more consistent with the spirit of the Reformation itself.

If a doctrine isn’t true unless the exact phrase appears in Scripture, then a lot more than Sola Scriptura may be in trouble. In this video, I explore one of the most frustrating arguments I encounter in apologetics and why I believe it creates more confusion than clarity. The real question isn’t whether a particular word appears in the text—it’s whether we’re being consistent in how we handle Scripture.

In this video, I explore a question that has continued to bother me as I’ve studied Catholic and Orthodox claims about Sacred Tradition. If Sacred Tradition is a fixed apostolic deposit that Christians are expected to believe, how is the ordinary believer supposed to identify its contents today? Join me as I walk through why this question remains one of the biggest reasons I continue struggling with the Catholic and Orthodox understanding of authority.

For years, Christians have been told that Protestants simply misunderstand what Orthodoxy teaches about salvation. But when two of the internet’s most recognizable voices in  @TruthUnites  and  @JonathanPageau  finally sit down face-to-face, some surprisingly direct questions begin to expose just how deep the disagreement really goes. In this video, we slow everything down and examine what was actually said—and why it matters.

A recent conversation between Dr. John Bergsma from the  @StPaulCenter  and  @pintswithaquinas  took an interesting turn when the topic of Sola Scriptura came up. In this video, I respond to four moments that stood out, not because they destroyed the Protestant position, but because they may have revealed more than intended. If you’ve ever wondered why Protestants keep pressing the question of Scripture’s unique authority, this discussion is worth slowing down for.

​ @shamelesspopery  said something in Pope Peter that genuinely made me stop and think. As a Protestant, I expected to disagree with much of the book, but one observation from the very first chapter forced me to look at the Catholic-Protestant debate from a different angle.In this video, I explore why the question of the papacy is far bigger than most people realize, why so many Christians care deeply about Rome’s claims, and why both Catholics and Protestants may be asking the wrong questions first.

A recent video on Eucharistic miracles by  @truthlyTV  raises a much bigger question than most people realize. If these miracles prove what many Catholics and Orthodox claim they prove, what are the theological implications that follow from that conclusion? In this video, we examine the biblical, logical, and theological tensions that emerge when we follow the argument all the way to its natural conclusion.

This video isn’t about debating 2 Thessalonians 2:15 or whether oral apostolic tradition existed. Instead, I ask a much simpler question: if Sacred Tradition was eventually written down, preserved in documents, and treated as infallible, what functionally distinguishes it from Scripture? Join me as we explore the irony of oral tradition and the one question I believe Catholics and Orthodox still need to answer.

I recently watched a Protestant critique of Catholicism that left me cringing—but probably not for the reason you think. In this video, I examine several statements from a panel discussion featuring @jeremyboreing, @AllieBethStuckey, @CrossExamined, and David Limbaugh and ask an important question: Are we accurately representing what Catholics actually believe? Whether you’re Protestant, Catholic, or somewhere in between, I think this is a conversation worth having.

What happens when a Catholic priest says the quiet part out loud? In a recent conversation between @TruthUnites and @fathergregorypine of @AscensionPresents, two comments stood out to me that I think get right to the heart of why Catholics and Protestants often talk past each other. In this video, we’ll examine those moments and explore what they reveal about authority, tradition, and the real disagreement underneath so many of our debates.

Recently,  @BrianHoldsworth  responded to  @TruthUnites ’s argument against the Roman Catholic view of authority. At first, his response sounds compelling—but the deeper I looked, the more problems I found. In this video, we’ll examine whether Brian actually answered Gavin’s argument or unintentionally made it even stronger.

​ @shamelesspopery  argues that disagreement among Christians proves Scripture is not sufficient as the Church’s rule of faith. But does that conclusion actually follow logically… or biblically?In this video, we examine why disagreement does not invalidate Scripture’s sufficiency, how Jesus Himself handled interpretive disputes, and why this common Catholic/Orthodox argument ultimately proves far more than its defenders realize.

One of the most common objections to Calvinism is the warning passages in Scripture… but what if Acts 27 gives us the biblical framework for understanding them correctly? In this video, we’re gonna walk through why warnings and eternal security are not actually in conflict at all.

​ @TheCounselofTrent  made a statement during a debate with  @AominOrg  eternal security that at first sounded subtle… but the more I thought about it, the more I realized it creates a massive problem for one of the most common Catholic critiques of Calvinism. And honestly, once you see the implications, it completely changes the conversation surrounding warning passages, perseverance, and the consistency of Rome’s own position.

​ @TheCounselofTrent  responded to Ryan from  @NeedGodnet  but in this video I argue that Trent’s entire framework for justification begins collapsing under its own weight. We’ll look at how Trent’s distinction between “initial” and “final” justification creates serious tension with Paul’s teaching in Romans 4 and Ephesians 2, and how later in the same video he appears to contradict his own categories altogether. We’ll also clarify what Protestants actually mean by saving faith, obedience, perseverance, and why James 2 does not teach a works-based justification.

In this video, I respond to  @MilitantThomist  attempt to “solve” what I’ve called the Berean Dilemma in Acts 17, where the Bereans are called noble for testing even an apostle by Scripture. The argument claims this kind of testing only applies before conversion, and that once you’ve identified the “true Church,” you’re no longer supposed to examine its teachings. But does the Bible actually teach that?

Ruslan recently had a fascinating discussion with an Orthodox Christian about James 5, confession, absolution, priests, and apostolic succession, and the deeper the conversation went, the more interesting the implications became. In this video, we slow the discussion down and examine some of the assumptions both sides may have been bringing into the text. Did James 5 actually teach what was being claimed? And how much theological baggage was quietly being imported into the conversation? Let’s talk about it.

One of the biggest reasons many people leave Protestantism for Catholicism or Orthodoxy is because they’re tired of interpretive chaos. They want certainty, clarity, and an authority structure they can trust. But what if the very argument used against Sola Scriptura creates the exact same problem it claims to solve? In this video, we take a careful look at one of the most common critiques of Sola Scriptura and examine whether it actually holds up under scrutiny.

In this video, I break down the growing controversy surrounding Candace Owens’ recent confirmation in the Catholic Church and why so many Christians, including Catholics themselves, are raising serious concerns about repentance, public witness, and celebrity culture in the church. More importantly, we look at what First Epistle to the Corinthians chapter 5 teaches about accountability, scandal, and the responsibility churches have when publicly affirming influential figures.

In this video, I respond to  @BrianHoldsworth 's claim that you have to be “smart enough” to be Protestant and examine whether Protestantism really makes Christianity inaccessible to the average person. We’ll look at the difference between the gospel itself and secondary theological issues, whether Catholicism actually removes the burden of discernment, and why reach and apparent unity do not automatically prove truth. My goal isn’t just to tell you what to think, but to help you think carefully and biblically about how we come to know what is true.

This is one of the most common—and most quickly dismissed—questions in conversations between Protestants, Catholics, and Orthodox Christians: do Catholics and Orthodox actually worship Mary? In this video, I’m not here to misrepresent anyone, but to walk through this issue carefully, biblically, and honestly by asking a deeper question—what does Scripture actually define as worship? Because the issue isn’t just what we intend to do, but whether our actions align with what God has revealed. We’ll look at how the Bible describes worship, why intention alone isn’t enough to determine what is acceptable to God, and whether distinctions like “veneration vs worship” actually hold up when tested against Scripture. This isn’t a small issue—worship, in the Bible, is sacred, exclusive, and not something God leaves open to human innovation. So if actions like prayer, singing, devotion, and bowing are consistently directed to God alone in Scripture, what does it mean when those same actions are directed somewhere else? Watch the full video and decide for yourself, and if you want to go deeper on topics like this, check out my blog linked below.

Why do conversations about Mary so often feel like we’re missing each other? In this video, we take a closer look at one of the most discussed biblical connections and ask a deeper question: not just what the Bible shows—but how far we’re meant to go with it. Instead of assuming disagreement, we slow things down and examine where common ground actually exists—and where things begin to diverge. If you’ve ever wondered how to think more clearly about Scripture, typology, and theological boundaries, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Is Mary really the “New Eve”? It’s a claim you’ve probably heard before, and at first glance, it sounds compelling—Eve disobeyed, Mary obeyed, and through Mary comes the One who brings life. But does Scripture actually establish that connection, or are we reading something into the text that isn’t really there? In this video, we take a step back and test the idea biblically by looking at how typology actually works in Scripture, where this claim comes from historically, and whether the comparison holds up under closer examination. More importantly, we explore what’s really at stake when we build theology on connections the Bible itself doesn’t clearly make. If you want the full, in-depth breakdown, be sure to check out the blog post linked below where I go even deeper into this topic.

Have you ever walked away from a conversation with a Catholic or Orthodox and felt like something in their argument didn’t quite sit right—but you couldn’t explain why? In this video, I break down 5 common logical traps that often show up in those discussions, not to take cheap shots, but to help you think more clearly and respond with confidence. We’ll walk through real examples, expose where the reasoning breaks down, and most importantly, give you simple questions you can ask to bring the conversation back to truth. My goal isn’t just to tell you what to think, but to teach you how to think—so you can test everything, define terms carefully, and stand firmly on Scripture as your final authority. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by these conversations, this video will help bring clarity.

Why do so many Christians call Mary “the Mother of God”—and is that actually the clearest way to say what we believe? In this video, we take a careful, biblical look at the phrase Theotokos, its historical purpose, and whether it truly helps us understand who Jesus is or unintentionally creates confusion. By comparing how Scripture speaks about Mary and Christ with how theological language develops over time, we explore a deeper question: not just what is technically true, but what is actually clear and helpful. My goal isn’t to dismiss church history, but to help you think critically, biblically, and carefully about how we communicate the truth of the gospel. Let me know your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear how you’ve wrestled through this.

There’s an argument that many Christians use when engaging Islam that, on the surface, seems powerful and even convincing—but what if the way it’s commonly used is actually missing the point? In this video, we take a closer look at the Islamic dilemma and uncover a critical mistake that’s quietly weakening conversations and causing people to talk past each other instead of getting to the real issue. If you’ve ever wrestled with how to think clearly, argue honestly, and engage others without misrepresenting what they believe, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Sometimes the biggest disagreements aren’t about the conclusion—but about what was actually being said in the first place. After watching David Wood's response to my video, I realized there were some key points that may have been misunderstood, and I think it opens up a much bigger conversation about how Christians should think, engage, and respond in moments like this. In this video, I take a step back and walk through a few important clarifications that I believe are worth considering. If you’re interested in thinking through these issues from a biblical and logical perspective, this one’s for you.

John 6 is one of the most debated chapters in all of Scripture, especially when it comes to the Lord’s Supper. If you’ve ever had a conversation with a Catholic or Orthodox Christian, you’ve probably heard this passage used to support a very specific view of what Jesus meant. But what if the chapter isn’t about what many people assume it is? In this video, we take a closer look at the context, the language, and the bigger biblical picture to uncover what Jesus is really saying—and why it might challenge the way you’ve always heard this passage explained.

Acts 2:38 is one of those verses that seems simple on the surface—but the more you think about it, the more questions it raises. Why do the apostles say “repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of your sins” instead of just “repent and believe”? Is baptism doing something more than we’ve assumed, or are we missing something in how we’re reading it? In this video, we slow down and wrestle with the tension honestly, looking at how this verse fits with the rest of Scripture and why it has caused so much confusion across different Christian traditions.

Few verses have caused more confusion in the baptism debate than the statement “baptism now saves you.” Some read it one way, others react in the complete opposite direction—but what if both sides are missing something important? In this video, we slow down and walk through the passage in its full context to uncover what’s actually being said and why it matters. If you’ve ever wrestled with this verse or wondered how it fits with the rest of Scripture, this breakdown will challenge you to think deeper and read more carefully.

What really happens when Christians take the Eucharist, Communion, or the Lord’s Supper? Are believers literally eating Christ’s body and blood, is the meal merely symbolic, or is something deeper happening? In this video, we step back from centuries of debate and go straight to the biblical explanation found in 1 Corinthians 10 and 11. By walking through Paul’s teaching step-by-step, we explore what the Lord’s Supper actually is, what is happening when the church gathers around the bread and the cup, and why believers continue to practice this covenant meal today. Along the way we look at Paul’s examples from Israel’s wilderness experience, the sacrificial system, and pagan temple feasts to understand the biblical categories that explain participation in Christ, remembrance of his sacrifice, and proclamation of the gospel until he returns.

In this episode of the Least of These Podcast, Jayni Jackson tackles a question that has sparked growing debate among Christians: does the modern state of Israel have a divine right to the land promised to Abraham? As tensions surrounding Israel continue to shape political and theological conversations, many believers feel forced to choose between two extreme positions—either Israel has a God-given title deed to the land, or Israel has no legitimate claim at all. But is that really the only way to think about it? In this video, Jayni carefully examines the biblical framework behind the conversation, exploring key passages from the Old Testament and raising important distinctions that often get overlooked. The goal isn’t to inflame the debate, but to bring clarity and encourage Christians to think more carefully about what the Bible actually teaches.

Mormonism teaches that modern prophets can make mistakes—even doctrinal mistakes—while still serving as God’s authorized leaders for the church. But is that actually a category the Bible allows? In this video, we examine a claim recently discussed in LDS apologetics and ask a simple question: can someone speak for God, be wrong, and still remain a prophet? By looking carefully at Scripture and the biblical role of prophets, we explore whether the LDS model of prophetic authority truly aligns with the Old and New Testaments or whether it introduces a category the Bible never gives us. If Mormonism claims continuity with the faith once delivered to the saints, then its prophetic system must stand the test of Scripture—and that’s exactly what we’re going to do.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said something that should make every Christian stop and think: he doesn’t believe he’s going to make it to heaven. That statement alone raises a serious question—how should the church respond when someone publicly speaks about eternity like that? In this episode of the Least of These Podcast, Jayni Jackson takes a step back from the political noise to examine a deeper issue happening within evangelical culture. Are Christians confusing political alignment with genuine Christianity? And what happens when the church becomes more comfortable defending leaders than calling people—powerful or not—to the gospel? This conversation isn’t about political parties. It’s about the church, the gospel, and whether we are being faithful to our mission.

In a recent interview between Doug Wilson and Tucker Carlson, a statement was made that I believe exposes a much deeper issue within Christian reasoning today. This video isn’t about shielding Islam from critique — Islam is false, and extremist movements are dangerous — but about asking whether Christians can equate religious identity with criminal identity without abandoning biblical justice. We’ll examine why fear of Islamic extremism is understandable, where the logical leap happens, what Scripture actually says about how we are to judge individuals, and how the early church responded to hostile ideologies without collapsing people into categories. If you care about thinking clearly, judging biblically, and guarding your heart from fear-driven overreaction, this conversation is one you don’t want to miss.

What happens when Christians become shocked that unbelievers don’t act like believers? Recently, a moment in Times Square sparked a wave of reactions across evangelical circles—and I think it reveals something deeper going on beneath the surface. In this video, I slow the conversation down and ask whether we’re thinking biblically, logically, and theologically about religious freedom, public prayer, and our actual mission as the church. If we’re not careful, we may end up confusing outrage with faithfulness. Let’s talk about it.

In Matthew 16:18, Jesus makes one of the most hope-filled promises in all of Scripture: “I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.” But what did He actually mean? In this final episode of my Matthew 16 series, we take a careful, biblical look at the foundation of the church, the difference between the visible and invisible church, and why understanding the meaning of Hades (not hell) changes everything. Is Jesus promising institutional perfection? Protection from doctrinal error? Freedom from demonic attack? Or is He pointing us to something even deeper—victory over death itself? Join me as we clear the fog and trace this promise from Isaiah and Sheol all the way to Christ’s resurrection and the believer’s final hope.

In a recent speech, President Trump used language that immediately caught the attention of many Christians—talk of re-dedicating America to God and returning to being “one nation under God.” But what does that language actually mean, biblically speaking? In this video, we slow down and examine those claims through Scripture, asking careful questions about dedication, covenant, and what Christianity really teaches about God’s people in the world today. Rather than reacting emotionally or politically, this episode invites you to think theologically and consider whether language that sounds right is always rooted in biblical categories.