Sweet Jesus! Less Popular Sayings of The Christ
If you've read the Gospels then you know that sometimes Jesus says some difficult things. Not everything He says can be spoken in sweet, melodic tones, but we try anyway. If you're interested in exploring the difficult sayings of Jesus through some light hearted but insightful interview style discussions you just found your new favorite podcast! Have a question, insight or request? Direct Message us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, or Email us: sweetjesus@bytesoffaith.com. If you give us your name, passage request and how you're listening to our podcast, we'll thank you by name on that episode. Sweet Jesus Pink Stuff artwork by Mike Cofer
Episodes
27 episodes
S2E4 Repent or Likewise Perish!
There's no amount of sweetener that can soften the intensity of this flavor. Jesus calls everyone to turnaround or they'll be just like them dudes who perished in the worst way. Turns out how gruesome someone's death doesn't necessarily equ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:06:59
S2E3 Woe to You Scribes & Pharisees
Special guest pastor Chris Wimberly from Selah Hills Church graces our podcast in this episode about the Seven Woes to the Scribes and Pharisees. Jesus goes verbal MMA on these guys with the Seven Woes, but will the Pharisees tap out? Will this...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:35:19
Parable of the Talents
In Episode 2 of Season 2 I have the help of Lead Pastor Nathan Brown as we unfold a much deeper, better and sweeter version of the Parable of the Talents than you have ever heard! Pastor Nate brings some powerful insights to parable you may hav...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:27:50
A Thorough Cleanse
Finally!! After much anticipation and incredible patience from our vast fan base, Sweet Jesus returns with Season 2! An increasingly epic set of shows that continues to reshape the way we hear the words of Jesus. In this first episode of SJ!P S...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:28:47
S1 Ep23 Be Perfect
“You’ve heard that it was said…” What does this phrase mean anyway? Who was Jesus talking to and about what? Why is Wayne Gretzky involved? What’s a zealot? This might be truly the sweetest of the most difficult things Jesus ever says. What doe...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:38:58
S1 E22 uhh... One More Thing...
It's good to be rich unless you're the young guy Jesus was talking to in Luke 18. Does he sell everything? Does he follow Jesus? Well, nobody really knows, but we do get to see another tough conversation that Jesus has with someone who feels li...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:07:18
Ep 21 The Narrow Door
In this episode we try to get through the narrow door, but Jesus tells us we’d best be on time or we may get locked out! Not so sweet, really. Even still, we’ve committed to mixing in some of that pink stuff to enhance the flavor of this bitter...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:15:42
Ep 20 Your Daddy's The Devil!
In John chapter 8, Jesus escalates the argument on this episode of SJ!P. Pastor Nathan Brown from Vintage Church guides us through why Jesus is blowing up the crowd with what might be the most serious insult He ever drops! “You’re of your fathe...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:35:57
Ep 19 The Evil Eye! on The Oregon Trail
Watch out for that Evil Eye! Jesus let's us know that we have to pick just one master. Which one will it be? Join us on the Oregon Trail with pastor Mel Steinmeyer (not to be confused with your host, Mel Swartz... crazy, right? Who ever heard o...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:07:20
Ep 18 Eat Me: on The Oregon Trail
Still on the Oregon Trail we make a stop and visit with pastor James Lafollette to discuss a doozy. Of the things Jesus has said this is by far the most bizarre! Though we think of the notion in most Christian circles as normal it was anything ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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59:09
Ep 17 Forgive Him 7 Times A Day: on The Oregon Trail
Among the hardest things Jesus says is this doozy, ...if you brother sins against you seven times... then you must forgive him..." It sounds sweet, but if it was, why do His disciples respond with "Increase our faith!" Forgiveness is a beautifu...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:18:32
Ep 16 You Must Be Born Again: on The Oregon Trail
While it might not seem like a tough thing to say, it's probably because it's so sweetly familiar. But really, this whole passage is difficult to understand, especially for Nicodemus! What does it mean to be "Born again"? We're here to help Nic...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:17:38
Ep 15 Millstones & What Not: on The Oregon Trail
This, our first episode on the Oregon Trail takes Sweet Jesus into the Pacific North West. We've even created another Sweet J PNW Style with my cohost for the OT Austin Nailon. We discuss drowning by millstone, an up and coming generation to le...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:04:40
Ep 14 Jesus' Real Family
A day late and a drachma short but we finally got this SJ!P ready. This time Jesus sets the records straight on who He considers to be His mother and brothers and sisters! It sure doesn't sound sweet when He trucks His family in front of His fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:01:50
Ep 13 Unworthy Servants
Looking for some appreciation? Sweet Jesus would give you some, but it might not be the best reason to serve. Another counter cultural message from the Gospel. The delivery is light but the words are heavy once again of this episode of Sweet Je...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:04:58
Ep 12 Parable of the Beatings
Not really a parable, but much like those headings in your bible, we don't mind getting it wrong. In this story about how to be a good manager beatings are doled like a vending machine on tilt. I would say Jesus takes leadership in His Church v...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:27:52
Ep 11 Roasted by Christ
Zingin'em left and right, Jesus delivers some great one liners without any sugar to help the medicine go down. That's where we come in! We add the Sweet Jesus saccharine to make it easier to swallow. With no place to lay your head, letting the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:16:17
Ep 10 Buzzkill Jesus
Jesus loves to bring the party down... if he's partying with pharisees! It's crazy tough to make this Jesus sound syrupy as he commits one party foul after another. From healing on the Sabbath, who should be invited to the party and why they wo...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:08:32
Ep 9 What's it to you!?
With special guest Dr. David McNitzky we explore a post resurrection Jesus letting Peter know It's none of his business what happens to John. There's no sweet way to say it, but we give it our best effort regardless. Dr. McNitzky gives us some ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:05:50
Ep 8 Divorce... and Marriage Part III
The end is here! From marriage counseling to the purity movement we continue to get after it on this our THIRD (and last) part to the Divorce… and Marriage episode. Fear not Sweet Jesus! Fans, we wrap it, the best two dudes can, with a brown bo...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:09:28
Ep 7 Divorce... and Marriage Part II
From the wedding at Mount Sinai to the adultery at Mount Sinai and back to the wedding ceremony and to the Church and back around to some personal stories. It's quite a journey through this episode which is the eponymous Part II. Binging this t...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:28:45
Ep 6 Divorce... and Marriage Part I
Divorce... not typically a topic of entertainment although Kramer vs Kramer was a movie. Sweet Jesus! delivers on a topic that might be one of the most difficult things to discuss in church 2nd only to the pastor's wife's hair style or backwash...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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59:17
Ep 5 Gouge Your Eye Out!
Soooo... anybody up for gouging an eye out? While I'm sure the line will be long and full of anticipation but we might want to hold on a minute before we do it. In typical Sweet Jesus fashion our special guest Rev. Mike Cofer, Soul Pastor of Mi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:36:44
Ep 4 Damning of the Fig Tree (Hangry Jesus)
What do figs, church, leadership, trashing the Temple, currency and cursing have in common? Find out in this next installment of Sweet Jesus! You ever think about the stuff Jesus liked? What was His favorite meal? Maybe His favorit...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:09:24
Ep 3 Cast Fire on the Earth
Now we push Sweet Jesus! to the limit. There's a storm a brewin' and lightning is about to strike. From Luke 12:49-53 could we possibly land this hard saying any softer? Well, give it your best shot! We did. And the results are, well... worth a...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:26:53