Episodes 40
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Nov 2023
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Weekly
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About This Podcast

”Talking John” is a series of podcasts featuring Dr. John White Jr., Chancellor Emeritus for the University of Arkansas, and Rev. Dr. Michelle J. Morris, Lead Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Bentonville, as they discuss their personal and professional connections to the Gospel of John and offer their scholarly and personal reflections.

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S2E1 Talking John - Season 2, Episode 1 - "I Am: The Good Shepherd and the Gate"

Dec 22, 2025 32m

"I Am: The Good Shepherd and the Gate" Scripture: John 10:1-18 Description: Welcome to our next group of podcasts here in Talking John, where we will be discussing the “I Am” statements from the…

S1E39 Talking John - Episode 39: "This Testimony Is True"

Dec 19, 2025 31m

Scripture: John 21:20-25 Description: We have come to the end of the Gospel, when we will reflect on God’s individual call on the life of Peter, and John, and Paul, and YOU!  Also, just when you…

S1E38 Talking John - Episode 38: "Swimming With the Lambs"

Sep 10, 2025 54m Transcript

Episode 38 - Swimming With the Lambs Scripture: John 21:1-19 Description: Well, we have made it to Chapter 21. Even though we will discuss the haul of fish and the threefold confession of love, we…

S1E37 Talking John - Episode 37: "In Praise of Being Late"

Sep 09, 2025 27m Transcript

Episode 37 - In Praise of Being Late Scripture: John 20:19-31 Description: In this episode, we consider whether Thomas may be the disciple with the deepest faith. Doubt often leads to deep…

S1E36 Talking John - Episode 36: "Darkness Turns to Light"

Jun 17, 2025 32m Transcript

Episode 36 - Darkness Turns to Light Scripture: John 20:1-18 Description: As the dawn breaks on the morning the disciples discover Jesus is gone from the tomb, the truth of the resurrection is also…

S1E35 Talking John - Episode 35: "Nic at Nearly Night"

May 09, 2025 38m Transcript

Episode 35 - Nic at Nearly Night Scripture: John 19:1-42 Description: The crucifixion is upon us, and it is the world’s great tragedy.  But in the Gospel of John, it is also an exaltation, and the…

Talking John - Episode 34: "What Is Truth?"

Apr 15, 2025 32m Transcript

Episode 34 - What Is Truth? Scripture: John 18:1-40 Description: This chapter is filled with failures of leadership.In some instances, it seems as though people are making decisions to preserve their…

S1E33 Talking John - Episode 33: "The Lord's Prayer"

Apr 06, 2025 41m Transcript

Episode 33 - The Lord’s Prayer Scripture: John 17:1-26 Description: This chapter is the Lord’s prayer. Not the one you are used to hearing or can possibly recite, but the prayer Jesus has for…

S1E32 Talking John - Episode 32: "Just a Little While"

Apr 06, 2025 36m

Episode 32 - Just a Little While Scripture: John 16:1-33 Description: There are so many things to think about in this chapter: how the Trinity works, is the Holy Spirit also available to…

S1E31 Talking John - Episode 31: "In or Of"

Apr 06, 2025 41m Transcript

Episode 31 -  In or Of Scripture: John 15:18-27 Description: In this episode, we consider the age old question of what it means to be in the world, not of the world, using our own struggles with…

S1E30 Talking John - Episode 30: "Fully Present"

Apr 06, 2025 40m Transcript

Episode 30 - Fully Present Scripture: John 15:9-17 Description: Jesus calls us friends.  Friends!  What does it mean to truly think of Jesus as a friend? Perhaps our own good friendships can help us…

S1E29 Talking John - Episode 29: "Fruit of the Vine"

Apr 06, 2025 44m

Episode 29 - Fruit of the Vine Scripture: John 15:1-8 Description: Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. But what if we are struggling to bear fruit? We will look at the discipline of pruning…

S1E28 Talking John - Episode 28: "Peace Out!"

Apr 04, 2025 32m Transcript

Episode 28 - Peace Out! Scripture: John 14:27-31 Description: Jesus promises to give us peace not as the world gives. What does that mean? We reflect on that question and look back on John 14 as we…

S1E27 Talking John - Episode 27: "The Faith of Judas Not Iscariot"

Apr 04, 2025 23m Transcript

Episode 27- The Faith of Judas Not Iscariot Scripture: John 14:18-26 Description: Faith can sometimes be a confusing journey. In this episode we remember the promise that Jesus won’t leave us alone…

S1E26 Talking John - Episode 26: "Talking John Live!"

Mar 23, 2025 53m Transcript

Episode 26 - Talking John Live! Scripture: John 4:4-42 Description: In this special episode, we are joined by Rev. Jonathan Tompkins, Senior Pastor of St. Andrew-by-the-Sea in Hilton Head, SC. His…

S1E25 Talking John - Episode 25: "Greater Things?"

Mar 23, 2025 34m Transcript

Episode 25 - Greater Things? Scripture: John 14:12-17 Description: More tough, somewhat unbelievable teaching from Jesus, including the promise that we will do greater things than he does.  What?!?!…

S1E24 Talking John - Episode 24: "Department of Redundancy Department"

Mar 10, 2025 33m Transcript

Episode 24: "Department of Redundancy Department" Scripture: John 14:7-11 Description: No matter how many times Jesus tries to teach the disciples who he is, they just don’t seem to understand. But…

S1E23 Talking John - Episode 23: "A House With Many Rooms"

Mar 10, 2025 42m Transcript

Episode 23: "A House with Many Rooms" Scripture: John 14:1-6 Description: As we ponder what troubles hearts, we also imagine what it will be like when we are beyond trouble in the Father’s house of…

S1E22 Talking John - Episode 22: "They'll Know We Are Christians"

Jan 07, 2025 33m Transcript

Episode 22 - "They’ll Know We Are Christians" Scripture: John 13:31-38 Description: We look at the actions of Judas and Peter at the end of this chapter, anc consider what each of them tell us about…

S1E21 Talking John - Episode 21: "Pay Attention"

Dec 18, 2024 48m Transcript

Scripture: John 13:1-30 Description: We have entered the Farewell Discourse, where Jesus is sharing his last words with the Disciples. We look at the significance of last words and actions, and the…

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How many episodes does Talking John have?

Talking John has published 40 episodes since November 2023, covering topics in Christianity, Education.

Is Talking John still active?

Talking John is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 35m.

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