{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Tell Me More","title":"Ep. 190 The Jesus Way","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2586,"description":"Here at First Baptist Arlington we are nearing the end of the Lenten season. In this episode of Tell Me More, Katy Reed Hodges and Dr. Wiles are diving into the theological and emotional depth of John 14 as they prepare for Holy Week.\nThey explore the unique structure of John's Gospel, noting how John condenses three years of Jesus's ministry into the first 12 chapters, then dedicates chapters 13-20 to just one week—the most important week since creation. The conversation centers on the intimate setting where Jesus tells his closest followers, \"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me\" (John 14:1).\nKaty and Dr. Wiles emphasize how we often run \"roughshod\" through this familiar passage without considering the disciples' perspective. Here were fishermen who had watched Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead, cleanse the temple, and intellectually dominate the religious scholars—and suddenly he's telling them he's leaving. They discuss Thomas's honest questions and Philip's request to see the Father, highlighting Jesus's profound response: \"Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father\" (John 14:9). They encourage listeners not to miss the depth and mystery of this passage as we approach Holy Week, urging us to slow down and truly imagine what these men must have felt in that upper room.\nKey Discussion Points\nThe Structure of John’s Gospel:The hosts note how John condenses three years of ministry into the first 12 chapters, while dedicating chapters 13–20 to just one week.\nThey compare this to the \"Lenten pace,\" where the focus intensifies as Easter approaches.\nThe \"Upper Room\" Atmosphere:The dialogue centers on the disciples' confusion and fear. After seeing Jesus's power (cleansing the temple, raising Lazarus), they are blindsided by his announcement that he is leaving.\nThey highlight the humanity of figures like Thomas and Philip, who ask honest questions about where Jesus is going and how they can follow.\n\"The Jesus Way\":The Pastor...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/GcDhMOrORvrFS3Fh9sQz-Cx7btazFxGSz6jeCzh3cyg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNjI1/NjAwY2UyMWQ0Mjlm/YjU2NzMwODJhYzY5/N2U3NS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}