Are you still waiting for the Kingdom of God to arrive, or could it have been here all along? This episode challenges everything you thought you knew about the Kingdom, religion, and leadership—revealing how much of what we’ve built is based on missed expectations and outdated systems. Dive in to discover why Jesus’s vision of the Kingdom flips the world’s definitions of power, greatness, and success upside down, and how this could radically change the way you live, lead, and build community today. If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to be a citizen in a Kingdom that’s already present, this is the conversation you can’t afford to miss.

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00:00 The Kingdom Already Here

01:09 NT in 90 Days

02:21 Four Episode Arc

03:46 Kingdom Arrived First Century

06:27 Upside Down Kingdom Values

10:36 Why We Miss It

15:38 End Times Anxiety Cycle

17:59 Jesus Plus Church Models

22:42 Celebrity Leadership Trap

26:26 Plural Elders Alternative

27:07 Elders by Character

28:03 Jesus Inverts Power

31:35 Strength in Weakness

32:38 Quiet Faithful Endurance

33:42 Kingdom Holds All

36:44 Blueprint in the World

39:33 Knowing the King

42:51 Kingdom Multiplies Scattered

45:55 Modern Misread Exposed

48:54 Love Ladder and Self Control

49:57 Politics Work and Stewardship

51:31 Build on the Foundation

52:34 Next Episode and Invitation

DISCLAIMER: When I recorded this episode, I had no idea it would be released during the same week the Southern Baptist Convention would once again be debating the role of women in church leadership. The timing makes this conversation especially relevant, but this episode was not created in response to current events. The views shared reflect my understanding of the New Testament and its first-century context. As with any discussion of Scripture, I encourage listeners to study the text for themselves and engage thoughtfully, whether they ultimately agree or disagree with my conclusions.

Have you ever wondered what the New Testament really says about women in leadership? This episode dives into the overlooked stories of women who carried letters, taught apostles, and led early churches—roles that challenge many of today’s assumptions. The discussion explores how translation choices and church traditions have shifted the spotlight away from female leaders, even though their names and deeds are clearly documented in scripture. If you’re ready to question long-held beliefs and reexamine what the New Testament actually shows about women’s roles, this conversation is for you.

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00:00 Women in Romans 16

02:51 Why This Matters

09:20 Reading Without Bias

11:55 Phoebe Carried Romans

18:44 Priscilla and Aquila

19:55 Junia Named Apostle

21:27 More Women in Romans

22:34 Beyond Romans 16

23:01 Lydia and House Churches

24:05 Women Leaders Elsewhere

26:09 Elect Lady and Authority

28:03 Lois and Eunice Legacy

28:34 Faith Shaped by Women

28:59 Tabitha the Disciple

29:36 Names Edited Over Time

30:30 Why Hebrews Is Anonymous

33:26 Case for Priscilla

36:32 Pattern of Erasing Women

37:09 Two Verses Objection

38:51 Silence in Corinth Context

42:25 Authority in Ephesus

47:15 Three Kingdoms Backdrop

49:16 Kingdom Breaks Ceilings

51:46 Live the Text Today

53:48 Final Challenge and Next

What if the primary message of Jesus wasn’t personal salvation or the afterlife, but something far bigger—something present and active right now? This episode dives deep into the oft-overlooked theme of the kingdom of God, exploring what Jesus really meant when he talked about the kingdom over a hundred times in the Gospels. Discover why this message is still central today, how it changes our understanding of faith, and what it looks like to live as a citizen of the kingdom right where you are. If you’re ready to rethink what it means to follow Jesus, this episode will challenge and inspire you.

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• NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources.

00:00 Kingdom Central Message

00:41 Series Setup and Reading Plan

02:15 Episode Focus Kingdom Today

05:20 Jesus and Kingdom Priority

09:17 Kingdom Means Reign

11:56 Where God Is Allowed

15:25 Kingdom At Hand Now

19:17 Apostles Preached Kingdom

21:59 Already Transferred In

25:18 Kingdom Keeps Expanding

26:21 From Customers to Citizens

29:12 Kingdom Living Practices

30:14 No Temple No Priest Class

32:16 Letters as Kingdom Instructions

32:46 End Times Means Action

34:00 Kingdom Ethics Checklist

36:36 Hope Beyond Escape

42:09 Kingdom Already Here

44:26 Grief Over Lost Rapture

45:52 Reading Scripture In Context

46:55 What Kingdom Meant Then

48:33 Modern Misread Consequences

49:50 Kingdom Hope Today

50:14 Four Areas Of Impact

50:29 People Over Tribalism

51:09 No New Priest Class

52:11 Politics Under King Jesus

53:24 Kingdom At Work

55:01 Kingdom Message Recap

55:58 Next Episode Women Leaders

56:57 Read And Count Kingdom

58:40 Final Challenge And Sendoff