Clearly with Jimmy & Kelly Needham

It's about to get canonical up in hurrrrr. If you've ever wondered how the 66 books of the Bible were chosen… if you're scratching your head about why the Apocrypha isn't embraced by Protestants… if you're asking what an Apocrypha even is and if that could explain the rash on your shoulder...you're in the right place. Also, probably get that rash looked at. Just sayin.In last week’s episode, we talked about how God used humans to write out His words. He used people from various cultures, continents, stages of life, and jobs, over the course of about 1,500 years! But how can we know that we have the right books in our Bible?Today, we’re looking at the biblical canon. This is the collection of 66 books that make up the Old and New Testaments.We’ve got more extensive show notes on our website JimmyandKelly.com.Want to ask us a question? Email question@clearlypodcast.com.Get the Genesis One-Pager!Our Recommendations:📖 Reading: A Peculiar Glory by John PiperThe Biblical Canon by Michael J. Kruger👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Teaching for children: Real Bad Guys by Jimmy Needham When you buy something through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.Wish you could ask questions in real time? Our Patreon partners join us live for every recording!Partner with usSign up for our free newsletter

What is the nicest way to tell your child they're desperately wicked and have no hope apart from the saving work of Jesus in their life...asking for a friend? Turns out Jimmy has a solution for you! In his first ever children's book he teaches the truth that our kids (and we) have more need for a savior than we think. Jimmy’s new book REAL BAD GUYS is out TODAY!Get the Genesis One-Pager!Our Recommendations:🧀 Just for funzies: The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales👀 Watching: Sebastian Martin (illustrator for Real Bad Guys)📖 Reading: Jimmy’s new article about the importance of humor in discipleship!When you buy something through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.Wish you could ask questions in real time? Our Patreon partners join us live for every recording!Partner with usSign up for our free newsletter

You NEED the Bible. Every day. In every area of life. But how much do you know about your Bible? How seriously should you take it? How reliable is it? What should you expect to get from it? Let’s have the Good Book itself tell us in today’s episode. “The Bible is a unified story about a glorious King, a kidnapped bride, and the victory He won, so she'd be at His side!” - Jimmy NeedhamCheck out JimmyandKelly.com for more extensive show notes. Want to ask us a question? Email question@clearlypodcast.com.Get the Genesis One-Pager!Our Recommendations:Our sponsor: BetterMan.com👀 Visual Aids: These timelines and maps can help you visually process the overarching story of redemption in the Bible!Our favorite timelines from Precept Ministries✝️ Sermon: The end from the beginning by Jimmy Needham📖 Reading:A Peculiar Glory by John PiperPractical Strategies for Bible Reading by Kelly Needham👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Teaching for children: Jesus Storybook BibleHow Do We Know That Christianity Is Really True? (Big Questions)When you buy something through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.Wish you could ask questions in real time? Our Patreon partners join us live for every recording!Partner with usSign up for our free newsletter

Hey you!I know you love your Twilight books, your Narnia series, and your Lord of the Rings scrolls BUT we got a text you don't want to miss: the Bible.Oh yeah, you feel that Jesus juke? We know scripture can be confusing and even boring (if you don't know what is going on) but we are here to help!Like a teen girl, we are all in on team Jacob (Malachi 1:2-3 says God is team Jacob too) ready to convince you the Bible is worth getting into and no book is worth skipping.Partner with usSign up for our free newsletter

Don't cry cause it's over, smile cause it happened. It’s the last episode of season 6 and while you're fighting back tears, let us lift your head and remind you once more that you're not the center of the universe, God is. Couldn't think of a better way to end our season together.Check out JimmyandKelly.com for more extensive show notes. Want to ask us a question? Email question@clearlypodcast.com.Our Recommendations:Our sponsor: BetterMan.com👀 Series: How to Read the Bible by Kelly Needham ✝️ Sermons: Stay Present with Jesus by Rodney HobbsThe Bible is a Door by Jimmy Needham📖 Reading: You Are What You Love: the Spiritual Power of Habit by James K. A. SmithJournaling: More than a Diary by Kelly Needham🧠 Quiz: Bible Literacy Assessment👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Teaching for children: The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross: The true story of why Jesus died and rose again When you buy something through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.Wish you could ask questions in real time? Our Patreon partners join us live for every recording!Partner with usSign up for our free newsletter

Do you wish you had more of a drive to share your faith? Feel guilt about not talking with folks you care about? Let us light a fire under you today with a fresh (biblical) perspective on evangelism. Also, discover the all-time most awkward "first kiss" story in history. 🥴Check out JimmyandKelly.com for more extensive show notes. Want to ask us a question? Email question@clearlypodcast.com.Our Recommendations:Our sponsor: BetterMan.com✝️ Blogs:Tips on sharing the gospel with your friendsFive Natural Ways to Get to the Gospel📖 Books:Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J. I. PackerThe Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria ButterfieldWhen you buy something through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.Wish you could ask questions in real time? Our Patreon partners join us live for every recording!Partner with usSign up for our free newsletter

Dating questions? If you want answers, you could watch an episode of The Bachelor (is that still a thing?) and just do the opposite of everything you see OR you could tune into today's show.We love having our podcast partners join us live for each podcast recording! And after we recorded the Five Principles of Dating, they had a lot of great questions. So, we put together this episode from our ‘after the recording’ discussion ❤️ Here’s the book we recommended: Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age by Ben Stuart (that’s an affiliated link!)Wish you could ask questions in real time too? Our Patreon partners join us live for every recording!Partner with usSign up for our free newsletter

"Describe your perfect date: I would have to say April 25th, because it's not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket." IYKYK. Seriously though, if you're looking for wisdom on how to navigate your dating life, join us today for a deep dive into God's Word!The Short Story: Dating is relational public transportation. You get on it to arrive at a destination. Aka, you date to get married. Not stay on the dating train forever. 🚂We’re not saying you must marry the person you’re dating. But if you can’t see yourself marrying your date, then it’s time to move on. Break-ups can bring glory to God too!Today, we’re giving you 🖐️ ways to date with God at the center!Date with purpose.Date with clarity.Date with priority.Date with purity.Date in community.Check out JimmyandKelly.com for more extensive show notes. Want to ask us a question? Email question@clearlypodcast.com.Our Recommendations:Our sponsor: BetterMan.com🎧 Listening: When Your Spouse is Addicted to Pornography✝️ Sermon: Porn is a Kill-Joy📖 Reading: The 7 Myths about Singleness by Sam Allberry - Highly recommended whether you’re single, dating, or married!Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age by Ben StuartA Theology of SinglenessMarriage Gone Wrong: When Codependency Highjacks a Beautiful Union👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Books for teens:Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying RelationshipsSex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discovering the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined SexualityWhen you buy something through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.Wish you could ask questions in real time? Our Patreon partners join us live for every recording!Partner with usSign up for our free newsletter

Marriage isn't just about personal fulfillment or tax breaks; it's a divine partnership designed to glorify God. The speakers discuss the importance of faith as the foundation of marriage, transforming struggles into growth opportunities. They highlight the value of living purposefully in singleness and emphasize that both marriage and companionship have their unique gifts. With humor and serious insights, they celebrate marriage as a source of joy while advocating for its spiritual significance in a modern context.

Hold our Little Debbie, we're going all in on food. It's no secret that our culture has A LOT to say about how we eat. But it may surprise you that the Bible has a lot to say as well. If you've ever wrestled with the issue of food, if you've felt like you can't get your eating under control, if you wanna know how the Lordship of Jesus fits into this whole thing, today's episode is for you!  The Short Story: We all have to eat food. It’s literally baked into our everyday lives 😋 Our society is big on eating correctly from a scientific standpoint. But should we be aware of moral standards concerning our eating?What if God cares about how, when, and what you eat? How do you eat with God at the center?1 Cor 10:31 "Therefore whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."Application questions:What is the purpose of food? Is there more than just one purpose?Are you eating food for spiritual hunger or physical hunger? Are you eating for any other reason than hunger?How can you be physically hungry but spiritually satisfied at the same time?How has this conversation pushed you to think outside of your comfort zone?We challenge you to write down one takeaway from this episode on a note card and put it in your pantry. Take a pic and share it on social media. Tag us so we can see it!Choose one of the verses from above and dedicate some time to memorizing it.Want to ask us a question? Email question@clearlypodcast.com.Our Recommendations:Our sponsor: BetterMan.comBible study we mentioned: Weight Loss Bootcamp👀 Watching: This clip from Jimmy’s junior high acting days ✝️ Learning: When eating is a sin📖 Reading: The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield📖 Additional reading: Fasting & Feasting: 40 Devotions to Satisfy the Hungry Heart by Erin DavisWish you could ask questions in real time? Our Patreon partners join us live for every recording!Partner with usSign up for our free newsletter