Ken and Julie explore a question Jesus asks twice in Mark 10—and how it changes the way we pray, lead, and serve. A personal story from Thailand reveals the unexpected joy that can come through sacrifice.
Episode Chapters
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They Wanted the Best Seats
Starting at 3 min21 secJames and John ask for honor. Jesus challenges their idea of what it means to be great—and the ambitions we bring to Him.
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Jesus Asks It Again
Starting at 14 min3 secA blind man calls out for mercy, and Jesus repeats the question that caught Ken's attention. What does it reveal about His heart?
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What This Reveals About Prayer
Starting at 19 min4 secGod invites us to ask. Ken and Julie explore how prayer reflects His generosity and His willingness to serve the people He loves.
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The Cost—and Joy—of Serving Others
Starting at 25 min0 secPaul's words about giving himself for others lead to a personal story of sacrifice, tears, and unexpected joy in Thailand.
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Jesus Picks Up the Towel
Starting at 33 min2 secJesus washes His disciples' feet. His example challenges how we use our influence in our workplaces, churches, and everyday relationships.
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Turn the Question Toward God
Starting at 36 min24 secKen and Julie explore Matthew 7 and consider a personal response: God, what do You want me to do for You?
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When Giving Becomes Personal
Starting at 40 min51 secA Christmas memory captures the joy of being loved in return—and brings the conversation about responding to God into everyday family life.
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Episode Notes
Jesus asks, “What do you want me to do for you?” Ken and Julie explore how that question expresses His attitude toward people and challenges His followers to live with the same spirit.
The conversation includes:
- James and John’s request for positions of honor
- Jesus’ teaching that greatness begins with serving
- Leadership that develops the gifts of other people
- Jesus’ repeated question to blind Bartimaeus
- The cross and the disciples’ change of heart
- Prayer as an expression of God’s generous character
- Serving others without becoming a doormat
- Paul’s willingness to spend and be spent for others
- The sacrifices and unexpected joy of serving in Thailand
- Jesus washing His disciples’ feet
- Ken’s reflection on Matthew 7 and responding to God
- A family Christmas memory about learning to give
- Asking God to make us willing to serve
Scripture Referenced: Mark 10:35–52, Matthew 20:20–21, John 3:30, Mark 11:22–24, 2 Corinthians 12:14–15, John 13:1–15, Matthew 7:7–12
