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Rebuilding Faith

Jeremy Jernigan is a pastor, author, and podcast host passionate about helping people reconstruct faith after deconstruction. As the creator and voice behind Rebuilding Faith, Jeremy brings over two decades of pastoral experience and biblical teaching to

10 minute Bible messages for people with questions and doubts.

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Waking Up in the Wrong Tent (John 8:1-11)

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2025/08/31

What happens when your worst day collides with Jesus? In this episode of Rebuilding Faith, we step into one of the rawest moments in John 8—a woman dragged into the temple, shamed, and facing death. The religious leaders thought they had the perfect trap for Jesus, but instead, he flips the script, turns the spotlight onto the accusers, and offers the woman something she never saw coming: grace. Along the way, we’ll explore why this story might have hit close to home for Jesus himself, what

9:59

Becoming the Other (John 7:40-53)

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2025/08/24

What happens when you speak up for someone else? In John 7, we watch Nicodemus risk his reputation to defend Jesus, only to be mocked and lumped in with the very person he’s standing up for. The truth is, whenever you love the other, you often become the other. In this episode of Rebuilding Faith, we explore what it means to cross the line from “us” to “them,” and why real love always calls us to use our voice—even if it costs us.Click here to watch the episode on

8:37

A River Runs Through It (John 7:37-39)

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2025/08/17

What if your deepest thirst could finally be satisfied? At the endof an eight-day festival all about water, Jesus stands up and shouts an offer no one saw coming: “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me!” This wasa bold claim to be the very source of life itself. In this episode, we’ll step into the drama of John 7, unpack why Jesus’ timing and words were so shocking, and explore what it means for you when the things you’ve been chasing still leave you empty. If you’ve ever felt like the

9:50

A Scorpion and a Missing Sock (John 7:25-36)

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2025/08/10

Ever feel like Jesus doesn’t fit the mold you were taught to expect? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore a moment in John 7 when people couldn’t accept Jesus preciselybecause they recognized him. He was too familiar to be the Messiah they were waiting for. It turns out thatJesus rarely shows up the way we expect him to. What if the biggest obstacle to recognizing Jesus in your life is… your idea of Jesus?Click here to watch the episode on video. ----------------- Join the online

9:58

The Sin of Inconsistency (John 7:11-24)

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2025/08/03

Why are we so quick to point out the faults of others, but so slow to see those same issues in ourselves? In this episode, we explore one of Jesus’ most relevant critiques—not of sin in general, but of inconsistent faith. From a crowd confused by Jesus’ authority to religious leaders upset over a Sabbath healing, the deeper issue is clear: they didn’t apply their beliefs consistently. And neither do we. If you’ve ever felt the tension between what you believe and how you live, this message

9:56

The Enemy of Spiritual Life (John 7:1-10)

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2025/07/27

What if the biggest threat to your spiritual life isn’t sin, doubt, or even suffering... but your schedule? In this episode, we look at how Jesus responds to danger, pressure, and a push for fame (and what that reveals about the pace of our own lives). His brothers mock him. His hometown isn’t safe. But Jesus refuses to rush. We unpack what it means when Dallas Willard says, “Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day,” and how learning to slow down might be the most Christlike

9:15

Living in the Tension (John 6:60-71)

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2025/07/20

What do you do when following Jesus gets difficult? In John 6, many of Jesus’ own disciples decide they’ve had enough. His words are too difficult. And one by one, they walk away. We dive into the tension, not to resolve it, but to find Jesus there in the middle of it. If you've ever felt like walking away or wondered how to stay, this message is for you.Click here to watch the episode on video. ----------------- Join the online community and get access to exclusive content and

8:36

Chew On This (John 6:51-59)

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2025/07/13

Jesus said what?! This week on Rebuilding Faith, we explore one of the strangest things Jesus ever said (an invitation to eat his flesh and drink his blood). Yep, it sounded bizarre then and still raises eyebrows today. But what if this graphic metaphor is actually a profound invitation to find real life? In this episode, we unpack thecannibalrumors of the early church, the scandal of chewing Jesus, and why discomfort might be the doorway to deeper faith. If you’ve ever wrestled with the

9:55

More than a Meal (John 6:35-50)

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2025/07/06

What if we’ve misunderstood what it really means to follow Jesus? In this episode of Rebuilding Faith, I unpack a deceptively simple statement from Jesus: “I am the bread of life.” But this isn’t just about carbs and cravings—it’s about the deep hunger in our souls that food can’t satisfy. We explore why anything we add to Jesus ultimately detracts from our experience with him, how bad theology and familiarity distort the face of Christianity, and why people walked away from Jesus when he

9:13

Show Us a Sign (John 6:22-34)

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2025/06/29

What if your spiritual hunger was being fed in all the wrong ways? In this episode of Rebuilding Faith, we follow the crowd chasing after Jesus, not because they want truth, but because they want dinner. After all, he just fed thousands of them with a boy’s lunch. But when they ask for another miracle, Jesus calls out their motives. We’ll challenge the assumptions of prosperity gospel thinking, explore why Jesus refuses to be a vending machine of blessings, and unpack the powerful truth

8:47

Waiting for Jesus (John 6:16-21)

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2025/06/22

What do you do when you’ve been waiting on Jesus, but all you get is silence? In this episode, we step into a dark night on the Sea of Galilee, where the disciples row through chaos, fear, and unmet expectations. But then something miraculous happens. Jesus walks into their storm. Join me as we explore what it means to trust Jesus before the miracle, to see God's heart in the middle of fear, and to discover the quiet hope that Jesus is still the kind of God who shows up in the dark.Click

9:56

What Good is That? (John 6:1-15)

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2025/06/15

What do you do when your resources feel laughably small compared to the need in front of you? In this week’s episode of Rebuilding Faith, we explore the only miracle of Jesus recorded in all four Gospels. This isn’t just a story about provision. It’s about the kind of imagination it takes to offer what you have, even when it doesn’t seem like enough. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t have what it takes, this is your invitation to step forward anyway. Because Jesus isn’t phased by your

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Novels and Cookbooks (John 5:31-47)

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2025/06/08

What if the way you’ve been reading the Bible is actually keeping you from seeing Jesus? In this episode of Rebuilding Faith, I unpack one of the most paradigm-shifting things Jesus ever said. You’ll discover why we can’t treat the Bible like a cookbook, why the Ten Commandments in public schools might be missing the point, and how Jesus flips everything we think we know about spiritual authority. With insights from Greg Boyd, C.S. Lewis, and a Texas lawmaker’s ironic moment, we explore why

9:37

The Point is the Point (John 5:19-30)

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2025/06/01

What if eternal life isn’t just something waiting for you after death… but something you’re meant to live in right now? In this week’s episode, we explore a surprising literary structure hidden in John’s Gospel that reveals the central heartbeat of Jesus' message. Spoiler: it’s not about someday. It’s about today. Jesus says, “Those who listen… have already passed from death into life.” That changes everything. If your faith has felt like something you’re just trying to hang onto until you

9:43

Breaking the Rules (John 5:16-18)

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2025/05/25

In this episode of Rebuilding Faith, we explore one of the most scandalous moments in Jesus’ ministry—not because of what he did, buthow he did it. When Jesus heals a man who’d been paralyzed for 38 years, the religious leaders aren’t celebrating—they’re furious. Why? Because Jesus had the audacity to break their rules. We dive into what this moment reveals about Jesus, religion, and the tension between systems and grace. If you’ve ever felt like religion cared more about control than

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Stand Up (John 5:1-15)

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2025/05/18

What if the very thing holding you back… is the story you keep telling yourself?In this episode, we dive into the story of a man stuck—physically and mentally—for 38 years, and how Jesus cuts through his victim mentality with a simple but confronting question: "Do you want to get well?"We’ll explore how our “shoulds” steal our happiness, why Jesus doesn't play by the rules of Greek gods or religious expectations, and why carrying your mat might be the boldest act of healing. If you've ever

9:54

Walking With Questions (John 4:43-54)

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2025/05/11

What do you do when Jesus gives you a promise… but no proof? This week, we follow a desperate father walking 20 miles uphill, clinging to nothing but Jesus’ word. His story might just be your story—when you’ve prayed, and nothing changes… when you have to walk home with questions. Faith isn’t certainty—it’s trust in a person. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, urgency, or unanswered prayers, this episode is for you. Join me as we explore how true faith isn’t about having all the

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The Way that Kings Desire (John 4:31-38)

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2025/05/04

Ever felt like you weren’t being fed spiritually? Jesus has something to say about that—over a conversation about food, of course. In this episode, Jeremy shares why doing the will of God might be more satisfying than anything you’ve been craving. You’ll hear how a story about chicken wings, a Spanish king, and streaming Samaritans collide.Click here to watch the episode on video. ----------------- Join the online community and get access to exclusive content and experiences:

9:47

Out of the Flames (John 4:1-42)

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2025/04/27

Have you ever felt like your story was too broken, too painful, too far gone? This week on Rebuilding Faith, we reimagine one of the most misunderstood moments in Scripture — the woman at the well. What if her story isn’t about shame… but about hope? What if your story isn’t over either? Discover how Jesus meets us in our deepest wounds — and how your pain can become a source of life.Click here to watch the episode on video. ----------------- Join the online community and get access to

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Keepers of the Aquarium (John 3:22-36)

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2025/04/20

What do you do when someone else gets the spotlight you thought was meant for you? In this episode of Rebuilding Faith, we explore the tension between loyalty, identity, and humility through the lens of John the Baptist and his disciples. If you've ever wrestled with feelings of fairness or questioned whether you chose the right path, this one's for you. Discover why following Jesus means letting go of our need to be the center of the story… and how that’s the only way we actually

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