We walk through Matthew’s gospel, the temptation in the wilderness, and Jesus’ first sermon. “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” What does that really mean. What is the kingdom of God. And how does that change the way we think about faith, the afterlife, and what we do with our lives on this earth. If you are spiritually curious, skeptical of church, or just tired of shallow Christmas clichés, this conversation is for you. 💭 In this episode we explore • Why “personal savior so you can go to heaven” is too small a story • How Genesis 1–3 and Revelation 21 frame Jesus’ mission • Why Jesus passes the “test” every other biblical figure fails • What “repent” actually means and why it is an invitation to life, not just guilt • What “kingdom of heaven” / “kingdom of God” meant to Jesus and his first hearers • How Jesus shows us what it looks like when God is truly in charge • Simple ways to live in God’s kingdom here and now If this helps you see Jesus or the Bible in a new way, I would love to hear from you in the comments.