BIBLICAL TRUTH IN A DAILY CONTEXT. No matter who you are, there is always room in our lives for more of the Bible. Join Justin Gerry as we study God's Word together in a way that brings greater understanding, deeper insight, and practical application that can benefit any listener. Justin grew up on Maui before venturing onto the mission field. He planted and pastored a Calvary Chapel church in Slovenia for 14 years. Justin and his wife Erin currently live in Oklahoma where Justin teaches in the…
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What if your story didn’t have to end the way it started? This episode explores Peter’s denial, Jesus’ restoration by the campfire, the call to “Follow Me,” and what it means to finish well when we’ve failed, struggled, or wandered. This final chapter of John’s Gospel reveals a Savior who gently restores bruised hearts, gives purpose after failure, and faithfully leads His people to the finish…
Why did Peter return to fishing after the resurrection? Why did Jesus repeat the miraculous catch of fish? And why does John end his Gospel with a quiet breakfast on the shoreline? In this episode of the Verbatim Word Podcast, we explore John 21 and discover that the shoreline becomes the meeting place between our old life and God's new calling. Jesus reminds His disciples—and us—that apart from…
The 1980s band Journey told us, "Don't Stop Believin'," but Jesus points us toward something far greater than vague optimism. In John 20, Thomas moves from doubt to worship after encountering the risen Christ, reminding us that biblical faith isn't about believing harder—it's about believing in Jesus. Discover how fear gives way to peace, doubt gives way to conviction, and why John's Gospel was…
It's the most important empty tomb in history. Explore Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Christ, the evidence surrounding the resurrection, and what Peter and John discovered inside the tomb. Along the way, we'll see how the resurrection changes everything—and why hearing Jesus call your name still transforms lives today. BIBLE VERSE References: JOHN 20:1-18 | MATTHEW 28:1–10 | MARK 16:1–8…
Discover what it means to walk with God not just as His servant, but as His friend. In Part 2 of our series on spiritual origins, we shift from Jacob to Abraham—the one Scripture calls a friend of God . This episode explores how true friendship with God is formed over decades of trust, testing, obedience, and grace. *Music tracks by Blue Dot Sessions titled “Glass Beads” and “Come As You Were”…
Discover your spiritual roots—and the God who still forms His people through grace and struggle.In this kickoff to a two‑part series on spiritual origins, we dive into the story of Jacob—one of Scripture’s most complicated, surprising, and ultimately transformed figures. From wrestling with God to receiving a brand‑new name, Jacob’s journey shows what it means to be chosen, shaped, and called by…
God had been preparing redemption from the very beginning. From Passover and the Sabbath to the Garden Tomb, we see that the cross was not random tragedy—it was divine fulfillment, opening the door for freedom, rest, and restored fellowship with God through Christ. BIBLE VERSE References: JOHN 19:31-42 | MATTHEW 27:62 | MARK 15:42 | LUKE 23:54 | JOHN 19:14, 31, 42 | 1 CORINTHIANS 5:6-8 | 1 JOHN…
Why does the crucifixion of Jesus feel strangely familiar? In John 19, ancient prophecies, foreshadowings, and God’s sovereign plan collide at the cross — proving Calvary was never an accident. From Abraham and Isaac to “Tetelestai — It is finished,” this episode explores the power, purpose, and fulfillment found at Calvary. BIBLE VERSE References: JOHN 19:17-30 | 2 CORINTHIANS 5:21 | GENESIS…
Jesus, the true King, is rejected and mocked. This episode explores the contrast between earthly honor and eternal authority. And it asks the question we all must answer: Who is king in your life? BIBLE VERSE References: JOHN 19:1-16 | LUKE 23:8-12 | JUDGES 17:6 | 1 SAMUEL 8:4-22 | PSALM 2:1-4 | HEBREWS 9:27 | ROMANS 3:23 | PSALM 18:2 | REVELATION 9:20-21 | REVELATION 19:11-16 | GENESIS 3:17-19 |…
Accusations are loud—but they aren’t always true. In John 18, Jesus faces a broken trial built on empty claims and rushed judgment. This episode explores how accusation works—both in the world and in our hearts—and how Jesus stands as truth in the middle of it. Because while the accuser speaks loudly… Christ has the final word. BIBLE VERSE References: JOHN 18:25-40 | GENESIS 3:1-13 | 1 PETER 3:15…
