This episode originally aired on August 28, 2023. A day comes when Naomi feels the need to find a home for Ruth, so she will be provided for. She lays out a plan that Ruth follows to the letter. But isn’t it weird that Boaz is sleeping at the threshing floor? And why does Ruth uncover his feet and lay down by them? Join Ken and Mike as they discuss these mysteries found in the third chapter of Ruth. And someone did it, they asked about hyssop. The guys will tackle the listener’s question. Also, they talk about some handsome guy with large amounts of flowing hair. Who could it be?

Passage: Ruth 3

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This episode originally aired on August 21, 2023. It’s a tale as old as time, boy meets girl, which leads to boy and girl falling in love. That’s what’s recorded next in the story of Ruth. She is gleaning in the fields and ends up in a field owned by a relative of Naomi’s. How will this relationship begin and where will it go from this first chance meeting? Join Mike and Ken as they discuss the second chapter of Ruth’s story. And it’s the time of year Ken has been dreading, the end of summer and the return to school. Not really, but a listener wants to know if the guys have any back to school memories. Also, how does Cletus Take the Reel end up in an episode about love and romance?

Passage: Ruth 2

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This episode originally aired on August 14, 2023. To really understand the book of Ruth is to first understand the characters involved. And not just the details offered, but also what their names actually mean. With an understanding of name meanings, the backstory of what lands Naomi and Ruth in Bethlehem at harvest time has a much greater meaning. Join Ken and Mike as they make their way through this first chapter discussing not only name meanings but also two types of commitment and country music. Yes, country music. And did a listener really ask the guys about what their favorite flower might be?

Passage: Ruth 1

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This episode originally aired on August 7, 2023. Has Jesus Changes People become a Hallmark movie? Mike and Ken discuss the possibility as they begin Season 5, which will focus on a love story from the Bible. The book of Ruth tells the story of 3 prominent characters: Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz. The guys will give a high level view of the book; map out where they’re headed in this season; and discuss the things to be looking for as you work your way through Ruth. Also, the listener question makes Ken hungry. Why might that be?

Passage: Ruth 1-4

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This episode originally aired on December 26, 2022. Ken and Mike wrap up their second season and the first year of Jesus Changes People. They reflect on the previous year and look forward to what might lie ahead in the next. During the main sections, they discuss why it’s important to reflect on past events, the trouble with New Year’s resolutions, and offer some practices to help get the year started off on the right foot. Also included is the long anticipated announcement of the vote results for Seasons 3’s book of the Bible. So grab Christmas leftovers and pop on this not to miss episode.

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This episode originally aired on December 19, 2022. Luke begins his biography of Jesus, explaining why he’s undertaken the writing of his account. He desires to put down an orderly record so that people won’t be fuzzy about something so important as the life of Jesus. If we’d heard the story of Jesus’ read from scripture, it’s most likely been read from the book of Luke, so it is quite familiar to us. However, the stories of Mary and John the Baptist’s parents aren’t talked about as much as many other elements of the Christmas story. From them, we learn the difference between believing in God and not believing God. It’s a subtle difference, but we struggle with these two matters of belief on a daily basis in our own lives. Luke’s account helps us learn how we’re able to grow in our belief in God and believing what God says.

Passage: Luke 1

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This episode originally aired on December 12, 2022. Mark, much like John, begins his biography with Jesus as an adult. His account moves rapidly through a prophecy from Isaiah, John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness, Jesus’ baptism by John, God the Father speaking from heaven to Jesus, and Jesus heading into the wilderness for forty days, which included being tempted by Satan. Mark covers all of this in just 15 verses. Although it’s not the traditional Christmas story we’re used to, it’s still clear that Jesus’ entrance into the world is seen as an invasion by the forces that are ruling it. We also see that through Jesus, God is answering the prayer for mercy and help from Isaiah 64, where the author asks God to rend the heavens and come down. Mark’s account helps us see the powerful changes that can happen in our lives because of Jesus’ coming.

Passage: Mark 1:1-15

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This episode originally aired on December 5, 2022. Matthew begins his biography of Jesus with a genealogy. Although a genealogy seems like something we should skip, it’s surprising who we find listed in Jesus’ family tree. It’s also amazing that Matthew didn’t hesitate to include some of these individuals. From those he includes, we’re provided a great reminder that no one is beyond the grace of God. Matthew, unlike John, further shares the details concerning Jesus’ birth. However, he also includes that Jesus’ birth causes Herod to have every boy two years old and under killed in Bethlehem. This and many other details in Matthew’s account help us see that Jesus’ birth involved real people with very real hardships.

Passage: Matthew 1-2

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