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Stay Connected | The Follow Up – Gospel of John | Week 23

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Bill sits down with Pastor Jack and Pastor Garet to unpack John 15 — the vine and the branches. The conversation starts with a fun look at their opening sermon illustrations (Jack grabbed a stick from the woods, Garet brought baby possums named Crash and Eddie), then gets into what it really means to stay connected to Jesus.

They explore the Holy Spirit as the "sap" of the vine, why Jesus calling himself the "true vine" is a direct response to Israel's failure in the Old Testament, and how to think about seasons of pruning. Bill shares his apple tree story, Jack talks about his grapevine, and all three get honest about what it looks like to love people we disagree with in a culture addicted to outrage.

Main Passage: John 15
Series: The Follow Up – Gospel of John
Week: 23