Everything Jesus
Do you ever feel consumed by your circumstances - the ups and downs of everyday life, busy-ness, relationships, regret, pain or shame? Have you ever wanted to live differently - to be rooted in hope and faith each day, no matter what happens? It’s possible if you fix your eyes on Jesus.
In this real conversation we will look at Jesus, who created you and loves you. You'll see that fixing our eyes on Jesus changes everything.
Everything Jesus is hosted by Rev. Dr. Billy Burch, Lead Pastor of Christ Community Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and author of the book "In the Wind: Sensing the Nearness of God in the Ordinary Moments of Life". He is joined by his wife Kim, Bible teacher and author of the Bible Study "Finding Your Way: A 50 Lesson Journey Through the Storyline of the Bible", as well as the "Finding Your Way Journal: Read Through the Bible Companion" series). Together, they created this podcast to capture, enlighten and bring the hope found in Jesus to each listener.
Episodes
52 episodes
Jesus’ Ascension
After Jesus’ earthly life, did His ministry come to an end? Where is He now? And what is He doing? If you’re curious to have these questions answered, listen to this episode. You’ll be encouraged and inspired by what you find!(Passages d...
Jesus’ Post-resurrection Appearances
“Seeing is believing”? Those who witnessed Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances experienced joy and wonder, but also struggled with doubt. Jesus challenged them saying, “Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!” As you listen to this podcast see...
Jesus’ Resurrection
In the last episode, we examined the historical account of Jesus’ death on the cross. “Does the story end there?” you might ask. The disciples were wondering this very thing as they watched Jesus take His final breath that Friday. The stunning ...
Jesus' Crucifixion
Why did Jesus have to die? Simply put, what was the point of His death? And does this have any relevance for us today? Listen to this episode to hear the answers to these questions. And see why these are perhaps the most essential questions you...
Prophecies Fulfilled Surrounding Jesus' Crucifixion
Throughout His life, Jesus fulfilled more than 300 prophecies written in the Old Testament. Each of these propheciesdescribed details of forthcoming events related to the Messiah. Since many of these prophecies find their culmination in the eve...
Jesus' Trial
How does the only perfect Man who ever lived end up being executed as if He were a convicted criminal? Injustice would take Jesus to the cross. In this episode you will learn exactly how that played out, and how Jesus was actually “laying down ...
Jesus is Denied, Betrayed
How painful it would be to have a friend who denied even knowing you. Worse yet, to have a friend who betrayed you for financial gain. Jesus suffered through both painful losses on the day before His crucifixion. Listen to this episode to witne...
Jesus Prays
With His own death looming on the horizon, Jesus prayed. How did He pray? Who did He pray for? And what did He pray about? Studying this prayer gives us a glimpse into what was on Jesus’ mind as He approached the cross. And it informs us on how...
Jesus' Last Supper
“Do this to remember…” Jesus tells His disciples. What was He encouraging them to remember? And why was this so important? In this episode, see how Jesus surprises the disciples by taking a holiday they are familiar with from the Old Testament ...
Jesus Explains “I am the Vine”
Throughout His ministry, Jesus often gave descriptions of Himself which began with the phrase “I am.” In this episode, we examine one of these “I am” statements which Jesus shared with His disciples on the night before He was crucified. Listen ...
Jesus Teaches about the Holy Spirit
After walking alongside Jesus for three years, the disciples grieved over the news that He would soon leave them. He assured them, however, that it was better for Him to leave. Only then would He send another Helper who would not have the limit...
Jesus Teaches about Heaven
Jesus repeatedly told His disciples that He was going somewhere they couldn’t yet go. “Lord, where are you going?” they asked. In this episode, hear the words Jesus used to describe heaven and gain hope for your own eternity. (Passa...
Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet
A masterful teacher, Jesus was adept at taking common experiences and drawing spiritual illustrations from them. Listento this episode to see how Jesus used one such cultural practice to illustrate His purpose for coming into the world. And see...
Jesus Teaches about the Second Coming
So much confusion surrounds “the end times.” Jesus taught about this, however, explaining that one day in the future He will return to the earth. Listen in to hear what He said about this important event in history, and marvel at the thin...
Jesus Questioned By Religious Leaders
All of history was leading up to the point when Jesus the King would be present with His people. But when He came, He was not what the people expected. His quiet birth, His humble ways, His gentle demeanor – the people weren’t sure what to make...
Palm Sunday
In this episode, we see Jesus enter the capital city of Jerusalem. His arrival looks a little different than we would expect for the arrival of a king. It left the people asking, “Who is this?” As you listen, you’ll be challenged to consider ho...
Jesus Rejected and Anointed
Previously, in episode 31, we saw how Jesus’ miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead proclaimed Jesus’ power over life and death. As news of this astonishing miracle spread throughout the community, people took sides. In this episode, se...
Jesus Tells the Parable of the Talents
Throughout His time on the earth, Jesus repeatedly explainedthat He was setting up a new Kingdom. As the King, He would be going away for a period of time, but later would return. What are His followers to do in the meantime – in the days...
Jesus and Zacchaeus
“I must come to your house today,” Jesus tells Zacchaeus in the scene featured in this episode. Why did Jesus single out this man? And why did Jesus express such urgency that they meet together? Listen to this episode to see how Jesus felt abou...
Jesus Teaches about Entrance into the Kingdom of God
One of Jesus favorite things to talk about was the Kingdom of God because He had come to earth to make a way for each person to enter that kingdom. How would one gain admission? And what could prevent entrance into the kingdom? To answer these ...
Jesus Teaches About Prayer
It is in prayer that we bring our earthly struggles to our Heavenly Father. Does He hear? Does He care? Does He respond? Jesus knew that these questions linger in our minds, so He addressed them in His parables and sermons. Listen to this episo...
Jesus Raises Lazarus
To put it simply, Jesus is the resurrection and the life. In this episode, you’ll witness a vivid illustration of this truth. Consider what this demonstrates about Jesus as he literally raises a young man from the dead. As you listen to this em...
Jesus Tells Three “Lost” Parables
Have you ever lost something so valuable that you wouldn’t stop searching for it until you found it? Jesus proclaimed that Hehad “come to seek and save that which was lost.” Wanting to make this truth very clear, He told three “lost” para...