At the most important moment of his life, Jesus chose to serve.

In this episode, Ted Coniaris walks through John 13:1–17, where Jesus washes his disciples’ feet and redefines what power, leadership, and love truly look like. Instead of demanding recognition, Jesus kneels in humility—showing that the heart of God is not self-promotion, but self-giving love.

But this moment is about more than an act of service. It’s an invitation.

Before we can follow Jesus’ example, we must first receive his grace—the kind we didn’t earn, can’t control, and often resist. From there, Jesus calls us to live differently: to serve others in quiet, everyday ways that reflect his love.

In this episode, you’ll explore:

• Why Peter resisted being served—and why we often do the same
• How Jesus redefines authority through humility
• The deeper meaning behind foot washing and the cross
• Practical ways to live out a life of service and love

If you’re searching for a faith that moves beyond words into action, this message will help you discover the power of a life shaped by the humble way of Jesus.

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Scripture: John 13:1–17
Series: John’s Gospel: Who Do You Say I AM?
Speaker: Ted Coniaris

When Hope Feels Buried | Jesus Is the Resurrection and the Life | John 11

Sometimes the hardest places in our lives are the ones we’ve quietly declared finished.

In this episode, Ted Coniaris explores the powerful story of Lazarus in John 11 and Jesus’ stunning declaration: “I am the resurrection and the life.” Before raising Lazarus from the grave, Jesus does something unexpected—he enters the grief of Mary and Martha and weeps with them.

This message reminds us that Jesus does not stand outside our pain offering explanations. He enters our grief, invites us to believe before we see, and calls life out of places that seem permanently sealed.

You’ll learn:

• Why Jesus waits in the Lazarus story—and what that means for our own pain
• The difference between believing resurrection as a doctrine and trusting Jesus as a person
• Why faith often means rolling away the stone before we know what God will do
• How the community of Jesus helps people step out of the “grave clothes” that still bind them

If there are places in your life that feel buried—hope, faith, relationships, or calling—this episode offers a powerful reminder: no tomb is sealed tightly enough to keep out the voice of Jesus.

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Scripture: John 11:1–44
Series: John’s Gospel: Who Do You Say I AM?
Speaker: Ted Coniaris

With so many voices competing for our attention—media, culture, success, fear, and even our own inner thoughts—how do we know which voice to trust?

In this episode, Pastor Tammy Melchien explores Jesus’ powerful words in John 10:1–18, where he declares, “I am the Good Shepherd.” Jesus contrasts his voice with the voices of thieves and hired hands—voices that ultimately steal, abandon, or fail us.

But the Good Shepherd does something radically different.
He knows us by name, leads us with care, and lays down his life for us.

This message invites us to examine the voices shaping our lives and to rediscover the peace that comes from listening to the voice of Jesus.

You’ll learn:

• How to discern between trustworthy and misleading voices
• Why common sources of identity—success, money, comparison—can’t sustain us
• What it means to follow Jesus as the Good Shepherd
• A practical prayer practice to help you quiet the noise and hear God’s voice

If you long for clarity, peace, and direction in a noisy world, this episode will help you learn how to recognize and follow the voice of the Shepherd who truly cares for you.

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Scripture: John 10:1–18
Series: John’s Gospel: Who Do You Say I AM?
Speaker: Tammy Melchien