Among the Flock
Among the Flock is a podcast for those who long to walk in truth, guided by the Shepherd's voice. Hosted by Jacob Palmer and Jonathan Whitson, this series explores Scripture—drawing a clear line between the holy and the profane in an age of confusion.
Rooted in the imagery of sheep, shepherds, and the wilderness journey, Among the Flock seeks to equip believers to remain grounded, guarded, and gathered close to Christ. Each episode weaves together biblical teaching, theological reflection, spiritual warnings, and practical wisdom to help believers navigate a world of deception without losing sight of their Shepherd.
Whether unpacking ancient Hebrew concepts, confronting false doctrine, or preparing the flock for the days ahead, Jacob and Jonathan aim to build a spiritual fence of truth—one that protects without imprisoning, guides without controlling, and always points to the King of Kings.
Episodes
19 episodes
Only God Saves: The Divine Bridegroom and the Cross
Scripture says only God saves (Isa. 43:11)—yet Jesus forgives sins and proves His authority (Mark 2:5–12). In this wrap-up episode, we connect the prophets’ marriage-covenant imagery and Torah’s tension (Jer. 3:8; Deut. 24:1...
Field Guide to Counterfeits: How Shrinking Jesus Breaks the Gospel
This episode is a concise “field guide” for spotting and answering counterfeit gospels that shrink Jesus—reducing Him to a creature, a mere role, or only a prophet. It opens by framing the stakes from John 5:23 and Isaiah 43:...
When Jesus Tells You Who He Is: Son of Man, I AM, Judge of All
In the trial scene Jesus speaks plainly—claiming Daniel 7’s Son of Man and Psalm 110’s enthroned Lord—so neutrality isn’t an option. We follow His “I AM” identity and the divine prerogatives only God has: forgiving sins, ruling Sabbath/te...
The Name Above Every Name: YHWH Texts Fulfilled in Jesus (and the “You Are Gods” Question)
The apostles don’t merely imply Jesus’s deity—they apply YHWH-only Scriptures directly to Him. We read key OT→NT “name” chains, explore the Angel of the LORD and “My name is in him,” then clarify Psalm 82/John 10: “gods” as delegated authority—...
Begotten, Firstborn, and “The Father Is Greater”: Answering the Tough Texts
We put on the “two-natures lens” (true God, true Man) so hard passages don’t turn into heresies. We tackle the most-quoted objections (“greater than I,” “the Son doesn’t know,” “firstborn,” “beginning,” Proverbs 8), and show how the early...
One Person, Two Natures: The Mercy Fence That Protects the Gospel
Jesus does what only God can do—and experiences what only a true man can experience—in one Person. We explain the “without confusion/change/division/separation” guardrails, show how to read humanity-verses and deity-verses together, and highlig...
The Identity Crisis: Why It Matters Who Jesus Is
If Jesus is anything less than God, the Gospel collapses. In this episode we walk through the dividing question of Matthew 16, then trace the apostolic core confession—Jesus as the eternal Word, fully God, and Creator of all—before ending with ...
From ’Emet to Emunah: Jesus the Truth, the Amen, and the Faithful One
In this wrap-up session of Faith in Hebrew, we trace the whole biblical arc of faith through four Hebrew words—’emet (truth/firmness), aman (trust/leaning one’s weight), amen (“it is true—so be it”), and emunah
Faith as Faithfulness: A Journey Through The Hebrew Meaning of Faith
In this engaging installment of Among the Flock, join hosts Jake and Jon as they delve into the fourth segment of their series on faith, highlighting its Hebrew dimension, "Emunah." As they continue this exploration, they unpack Emunah—the Hebr...
Faith on Fire: How ‘Amen’ Becomes Your Bold Yes to God
Join Jake and Jon in this enlightening episode of Among the Flock as they delve into the profound meaning of the word "Amen" in the third session of their series on faith. Building on previous discussions about truth (Emett) and belief (Aman), ...
Salvation through Belief: Unpacking Belief
Welcome back to Among the Flock! In this invigorating continuation of our Faith Series, we dive into Episode 9: "Aman," the Hebrew word for belief. Building upon our last discussion of "Emet" (truth), Hosts Jake and Jon unravel the profound con...
The Foundation of Faith: Exploring Truth
Welcome to Episode 8 of Among the Flock with Jake and Jon! Dive into the first part of our compelling new series on faith, where today, we unravel the intricate layers of truth. We've heard words thrown around like "blind faith," but what does ...
Judgment Day: What Really Happens at the End?
What does the Bible actually say about judgment—and why does it matter for us today? In this episode, we dig into Scripture to explore one of the weightiest topics of all: divine judgment. Is there one judgment or multiple? What happens w...
What Happens After Death?
In this episode of Among the Flock, Jake and Jon take on one of life’s biggest questions: what really awaits us beyond the grave? Drawing from scripture, they explore ancient and modern views of the afterlife, wrestle with the tension ...
The Fall: God’s Design for Humanity Pt 2
In this episode of Among the Flock, Jake and John continue their exploration of the fall of man in Genesis chapter 3, diving deep into the theological and spiritual themes woven into this pivotal passage of Scripture.The convers...
The Fall: God’s Design for Humanity
In this episode, Jake and Jon dive into the Biblical account of creation and the fall of man in Genesis, exploring its profound insights into human nature, God’s intentions, and His character. They discuss how the events at the beginning help i...
Come Out from Among Them: Exposing Occultic Influence in the Body
In this sobering episode of Among the Flock, we confront the subtle yet dangerous rise of occultic practices infiltrating the modern church—even within Torah-observant and Messianic circles.We define what the Bible calls ...
The Knowledge Gap — When Biblical Learning Misses Christ
In this episode, Jonathan and Jacob explore The Knowledge Gap—a subtle but dangerous pitfall where the pursuit of biblical knowledge becomes disconnected from the person of Christ.Drawing from 1 Corinthians 1, John 5
Sovereignty vs. Free Will — Who Really Chooses?
In this kickoff episode of Among the Flock, Jonathan and Jacob wrestle with one of the most foundational—and divisive—questions in Christian theology:Is salvation God’s sovereign choice, or do we truly have freedom to respond...