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Jesus in a World That Doesn’t Believe

A February teaching series exploring how Jesus engaged unbelievers with compassion and truth—contrasted with America’s distorted “Christian nation” narrative.

Episode Description

In this episode, Jermaine Pearson explores the Syrophoenician woman’s bold, persistent faith in Mark 7. We examine why Jesus tests her, how she responds, and why her faith becomes a model for believers today. This episode confronts religious gatekeeping and calls listeners to embrace a faith that refuses to let go.

What We Talk About

• Why Jesus tests her faith with a metaphor
• The power of persistent prayer
• How desperation reveals genuine belief
• Why Jesus honors outsider faith
• How American Christianity gatekeeps what Jesus freely gives

Questions Answered

• Why did Jesus speak to her the way He did?
• What does persistent faith look like?
• How does this story confront religious exclusivity?
• What does this teach us about prayer and spiritual warfare?

Key Takeaways

• Jesus honors persistent, humble, desperate faith.
• Outsiders often demonstrate greater hunger than insiders.
• The kingdom is open to those who refuse to let go.
• Faith grows in tension, not comfort.

Practical Application

Bring one desperate prayer back to God this week. Press in again. Don’t quit.

Call to Action

Share this episode with someone who is fighting for their family, their faith, or their future.

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🎙️ Truth Without Tribalism is hosted by author, preacher, and teacher Jermaine Pearson. This podcast is built for believers who crave biblical clarity, spiritual renewal, and unity without compromise. We don’t play sides, chase trends, or dilute doctrine—we build bridges with truth.

📲 Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
💬 Share your testimony, ask your questions, and join the conversation @TruthWithoutTribalism.
🕊️ Because the truth doesn’t just challenge—it transforms.

Until next time, grace and peace.

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Jesus in a World That Doesn’t Believe

A February teaching series exploring how Jesus engaged unbelievers with compassion and truth—contrasted with America’s distorted “Christian nation” narrative.

Episode Description

In this episode, Jermaine Pearson examines Jesus’ encounter with the Roman centurion in Matthew 8—a moment where Jesus praises the faith of a man outside Israel’s religious community. We explore how Jesus honors unexpected faith and how this challenges America’s assumption that Christianity is tied to culture, nationality, or political identity.

What We Talk About

• Why Jesus marvels at the centurion’s faith
• The meaning of spiritual authority
• How outsiders often demonstrate deeper faith than insiders
• Why Jesus breaks national and cultural boundaries
• How American Christianity confuses culture with kingdom

Questions Answered

• Why was Jesus amazed by the centurion?
• What does real faith look like?
• How does this story confront the “Christian nation” myth?
• Can God move outside our religious circles?

Key Takeaways

• Faith is not cultural—it’s relational.
• Jesus honors humility over heritage.
• God often works in unexpected places.
• The kingdom of God is bigger than our categories.

Practical Application

Look for faith in unexpected places. Celebrate it. Encourage it. Honor it.

Call to Action

Affirm someone’s faith this week—especially someone who doesn’t fit the “church” stereotype.

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Support the show

🎙️ Truth Without Tribalism is hosted by author, preacher, and teacher Jermaine Pearson. This podcast is built for believers who crave biblical clarity, spiritual renewal, and unity without compromise. We don’t play sides, chase trends, or dilute doctrine—we build bridges with truth.

📲 Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
💬 Share your testimony, ask your questions, and join the conversation @TruthWithoutTribalism.
🕊️ Because the truth doesn’t just challenge—it transforms.

Until next time, grace and peace.

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Jesus in a World That Doesn’t Believe

A February teaching series exploring how Jesus engaged unbelievers with compassion and truth—contrasted with America’s distorted “Christian nation” narrative.

In this episode, Jermaine Pearson unpacks Jesus’ controversial dinner with tax collectors and sinners in Matthew 9. We explore why Jesus intentionally sits with the people religious leaders avoided—and what this reveals about the true gospel versus America’s culture‑war Christianity. This episode challenges believers to rethink holiness, hospitality, and the mission of the church.

What We Talk About

• Why Jesus chooses Matthew’s table as a ministry platform
• The meaning of “I desire mercy, not sacrifice”
• How religious elitism distorts the gospel
• Why Jesus’ table was wide open
• How American Christianity often gets this wrong

Questions Answered

• Why did Jesus eat with sinners?
• What does mercy look like in a polarized culture?
• How does Jesus’ table challenge the idea of a “Christian nation”?
• What does it mean to be spiritually sick?

Key Takeaways

• Jesus doesn’t avoid sinners—He sits with them.
• Mercy is the heartbeat of God.
• Holiness is measured by love, not avoidance.
• The gospel is not about cultural conformity—it’s about spiritual healing.

Practical Application

Share a table with someone outside your Christian circle. Let your presence be a picture of Jesus’ compassion.

Call to Action

Invite someone to coffee this week—someone who doesn’t believe, doesn’t belong, or doesn’t fit the mold.

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Support the show

🎙️ Truth Without Tribalism is hosted by author, preacher, and teacher Jermaine Pearson. This podcast is built for believers who crave biblical clarity, spiritual renewal, and unity without compromise. We don’t play sides, chase trends, or dilute doctrine—we build bridges with truth.

📲 Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
💬 Share your testimony, ask your questions, and join the conversation @TruthWithoutTribalism.
🕊️ Because the truth doesn’t just challenge—it transforms.

Until next time, grace and peace.