Engage The Scripture Podcast
Welcome to the Engage the Scripture Podcast, where the Bible is explored through its original historical, cultural, and literary context."
Episodes
21 episodes
Ep. 20 Woman at the Well (Part 1)
Today we begin a three‑part journey through the story of the Woman at the Well. John 4 opens with a major turning point in Jesus’ ministry, and we take time to explore the background, geography, and cultural tensions that set the stage fo...
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Episode 20
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Ep. 19 John 3: 22-36
Jesus and John the Baptist minister side‑by‑side, jealousy rises, and John responds with joy, clarity, and humility. Jeff and Brent explore why Jesus must increase, what real spiritual life means, and why our response to Him matters now.<...
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Episode 19
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Ep. 18 John 3:16-21 Born from Above (Part3)
Jeff and Kimberly walk through one of the most familiar passages in the Bible — and uncover the parts we rarely talk about. From God loving a world that kept pushing Him away, to Jesus revealing why judgment is already here, to the shocki...
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Episode 18
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Ep 17 John 3: 5-15 Born from Above(Part2)
In this episode of Engage the Scripture, Jeff and Brent walk with Nicodemus through one of the most mysterious conversations in the Gospel of John. What does Jesus really mean by being “born of water and the Spirit”? Why does He bring up ...
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Episode 17
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Episode 16 John 3:1–5: Born From Above (Part 1)
In this (Part 1) episode, Jeff and Brent unpack Nicodemus comes to Jesus in the night, and Jesus reveals the life‑changing truth about being “born from above.” what new birth really means, why religion isn’t enough, and how the Spirit giv...
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Episode 16
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Starting the Year in Rhythm as Gods Special Imagers
Begin the new year not with pressure or resolutions, but with the truth of who God created you to be. In this New Year’s Special, Jeff walks through Genesis 1, the rhythms God built into creation, and the calling to live as God’s imagers in a w...
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Episode 15
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Christmas Special: “The Greatest Gift”
Join Jeff, Kimberly, and their daughter Mahogany for a warm and joyful Christmas special that brings Scripture, family, and the heart of the season together. In this episode, the Morton family reflects on the true meaning of Christmas — not jus...
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Episode 14
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Hanukkah — Light in the Darkness
This special episode introduces Hanukkah in simple terms. Jeff and Kimberly explain the menorah, the miracle of the oil, and how Jesus Himself celebrated the Feast of Dedication (John 10:22–23). For Christians, Hanukkah is more than hi...
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Episode 13
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John 2:12-25 Passover in Jerusalem: The Sign of a Greater Temple
In this episode, Jeff and Brent walk through John 2:12–25, from Capernaum to Jerusalem and the cleansing of the temple. Along the way, they explore the meaning of Passover, the sacrificial system, and why Jesus’ dramatic act was more than...
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Episode 12
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John 2: 1-11 The First Sign-Water to Wine
In today’s episode, we explore John 2:1–11, the wedding at Cana — Jesus’ first sign. Jeff and Brent discuss the cultural setting of a first‑century wedding, the deeper meaning of the clay water pots, and how this miracle points to new creation ...
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Episode 11
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Episode 10 John 1:43-51 The Call of Philip and Nathanael
In this episode, we explore the call of Philip and Nathanael in John 1:43–51. From Galilee to Bethsaida, we trace how discipleship begins with a simple invitation—“Come and see.” Nathanael’s encounter with Jesus moves from doubt about Naz...
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Episode 10
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Ep 9 John 1:35-42
In this episode, we step into day three of John’s Gospel—where discipleship begins with a question, identity is reshaped, and bold confession lays the foundation for the church.John the Baptist points his followers to ...
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Episode 9
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Ep. 8 John 1: 29-34
John the Baptist sees Jesus and declares, “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” But what did he really mean—and what did he understand? In this episode, we explore John 1:29–34, unpacking the layers of sacrificial image...
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Episode 8
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Ep 7 John 1:19-28
In this episode, Jeff Morton is joined by Danny and Donna Stewart to explore John 1:19–28 — a passage packed with tension, identity, and expectation. Together, they unpack the official delegation sent from Jerusalem to question John the Baptist...
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Episode 2
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John 1:14-18 The Unique Son That Walked Among Us
In this episode, Jeff and Brent unpack the stunning truth of John 1:14–18—where the eternal Word becomes flesh and dwells among us. From the tabernacle to Bethlehem, from Moses’ glimpse of glory to Jesus’ full revelation, we trace how God’s pre...
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Episode 6
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John 1:6-13
In this episode, Jeff and Brent continue the Gospel of John series by unpacking the powerful themes of witness, rejection, and spiritual authority. From John the Baptist’s role as a humble signpost to Jesus, to the heartbreaking reality o...
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Episode 5
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The significance of the Seven Feast with a focus on the fall feast
In this special episode of Engage the Scripture, Jeff and Kimberly walk through the prophetic rhythm of the Fall Feasts—Trumpets, Atonement, Tabernacles, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah—unpacking their biblical roots, spiritual meaning...
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Episode 4
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Introduction to the Biblical Feast
Kim and Jeff invite you into the rhythm of God’s calendar—the appointed times, or moedim. These aren’t just ancient traditions; they’re divine invitations to meet with God, to rehearse His redemptive plan, and to align our lives with heaven’s t...
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Episode 3
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John 1:1-5
In this episode, Jeff and Brent dive into the opening verses of John’s Gospel, exploring the deep theological and poetic layers behind the phrase, “In the beginning was the Word.” Together, they unpack how John echoes Genes...
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Episode 2
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Introductory to the New Testament & the Gospel of John
In this foundational episode, Jeff and Brent explore the origins of the New Testament as a collection of Second Temple period literature, shaped by Jewish history and fulfilled in the life of Jesus. They focus on the Gospel of John—its un...
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Episode 1
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Episode 0: The Problem with Biblical Illiteracy — Why Knowing the Word Matters
In this inaugural episode, Jeff and Kimberly lay the foundation for Engage the Scripture by addressing a critical issue in the Church today: biblical illiteracy. They explore how a lack of personal engagement with Scripture has led to shallow f...
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