Friday, October 4: In this conversation, the John and Mariza explore the biblical passage of John 3, focusing on the encounter between Nicodemus and Jesus. They discuss the significance of being 'born again', the role of baptism, and the nature of salvation. The conversation delves into personal reflections on faith, the importance of understanding one's relationship with God, and the implications of judgment and light in the context of belief. They encourage listeners to reflect on their own faith journeys and the transformative power of Jesus' message.

⁠⁠Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spencerjd@thedailygrind.website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.

Thursday, October 3: In this episode of The Daily Grind, we dive deep into Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son, focusing on a part of the story that often gets overlooked—the older son. While the younger son’s rebellion is obvious, the older son’s lostness is much more subtle and, in many ways, more dangerous. We explore how his devotion to duty kept him distant from his father, just as much as his brother’s reckless living. This episode will challenge you to examine your own heart and ask if your service for God is keeping you from intimacy with Him. Featuring insights from Dallas Willard, we reflect on what truly matters: not what we accomplish for God, but the relationship we build with Him.

⁠⁠Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spencerjd@thedailygrind.website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.

Wednesday, October 2: In this episode of The Daily Grind, we take a fresh look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son and explore a key insight often overlooked by those in wealthy, developed countries. While the younger son's recklessness is undeniable, the greater tragedy lies in his distance from the father, not just his lack of discipline. Drawing from cultural interpretations and personal experiences abroad, we see that the son’s real issue was his separation from the one who loved him most. Tune in as we unpack how our relationship with God—not just our morality—shapes the true meaning of this story and why staying connected to the Father is the ultimate remedy.

⁠⁠Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spencerjd@thedailygrind.website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.