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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can a man who offered his own daughters to a violent mob be called “righteous” in the Bible? In this episode, we take an honest look at a disturbing account in Scripture—Genesis 19:1–11—and wrestle with the tension surrounding Lot. While the Old Testament reveals his deeply troubling choices, the New Testament describes him as a righteous man tormented by the evil around him. So what are we supposed to make of that? Join Jason as he explores Lot’s life, the slow drift into compromise, the...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA["Judge not, lest you be judged." It's one of Jesus's most quoted teachings—and most misquoted. Many believe Jesus commanded His followers to abandon all judgment. But He didn't. Not even close. In Matthew 7:1–6, Jesus isn’t forbidding wise judgment. He condemns hypocrisy—the arrogance of criticizing others while ignoring your own failures. His vivid image of a speck and a log isn't about staying silent; it’s about self-awareness before offering correction. When we approach others, Jesus calls...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>&quot;Judge not, lest you be judged.&quot; It&apos;s one of Jesus&apos;s most quoted teachings—and most misquoted. Many believe Jesus commanded His followers to abandon all judgment. But He didn&apos;t. Not even close.</p><p>In Matthew 7:1–6, Jesus isn’t forbidding wise judgment. He condemns hypocrisy—the arrogance of criticizing others while ignoring your own failures. His vivid image of a speck and a log isn&apos;t about staying silent; it’s about self-awareness before offering correction.</p><p>When we approach others, Jesus calls us to three key principles: humility (acknowledge your own flaws first), mercy (judge with the same grace you&apos;ve received), and discernment (correct lovingly, never with condemnation).</p><p>The main point? Jesus didn&apos;t say &quot;never judge.&quot; He said, &quot;Judge yourself first, then extend grace.&quot;</p><p>Join Jason, and learn how to honestly judge yourself and others as Jesus intended us to do.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&quot;Judge not, lest you be judged.&quot; It&apos;s one of Jesus&apos;s most quoted teachings—and most misquoted. Many believe Jesus commanded His followers to abandon all judgment. But He didn&apos;t. Not even close.</p><p>In Matthew 7:1–6, Jesus isn’t forbidding wise judgment. He condemns hypocrisy—the arrogance of criticizing others while ignoring your own failures. His vivid image of a speck and a log isn&apos;t about staying silent; it’s about self-awareness before offering correction.</p><p>When we approach others, Jesus calls us to three key principles: humility (acknowledge your own flaws first), mercy (judge with the same grace you&apos;ve received), and discernment (correct lovingly, never with condemnation).</p><p>The main point? Jesus didn&apos;t say &quot;never judge.&quot; He said, &quot;Judge yourself first, then extend grace.&quot;</p><p>Join Jason, and learn how to honestly judge yourself and others as Jesus intended us to do.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Curious Verses, Jason Jimenez examines one of the Bible's most debated passages: the mark of the beast in Revelation 13. Moving beyond speculation about microchips and digital IDs, Jason investigates the identities of the two beasts, examines the role of worship and allegiance, and reveals the covenantal meaning of the mark by piecing together various Bible passages.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Few passages have stirred more confusion, frustration, and even hurt in the church than 1 Timothy 2:11–12. For some, these verses have felt silencing. For others, they’ve felt clear yet controversial. Did Paul forbid women from serving as pastors—or have we misunderstood his intent? In this episode, we carefully examine the meaning of elder, overseer, and pastor, trace Paul’s argument through creation order and worship, and let Scripture interpret Scripture to clarify what the Bible actually ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Few passages have stirred more confusion, frustration, and even hurt in the church than 1 Timothy 2:11–12. For some, these verses have felt silencing. For others, they’ve felt clear yet controversial. Did Paul forbid women from serving as pastors—or have we misunderstood his intent?</p><p>In this episode, we carefully examine the meaning of elder, overseer, and pastor, trace Paul’s argument through creation order and worship, and let Scripture interpret Scripture to clarify what the Bible actually teaches.</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Curious Verses, we examine the identity of the Nephilim, the rebellion of the “sons of God,” and why ancient readers viewed this moment as an all-out supernatural assault on humanity. Was this merely intermarriage…or a calculated invasion that threatened God’s redemptive plan? Get ready, friends, because this is one of the Bible’s most mysterious and misunderstood passages. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Few passages trouble Christians—and fuel skeptics—like 1 Samuel 15:3, where God appears to command the destruction of an entire people group. In this episode of Curious Verses, Pastor Jason Jimenez tackles one of the Bible’s most disturbing texts head-on.</p><p>Rather than dodging the tension, we slow down and read the passage in its historical, cultural, and biblical context. Who were the Amalekites? What does “devoted to destruction” mean? And how do God’s justice, patience, and covenant faithfulness fit together without compromising His goodness?</p><p>If you’ve ever wrestled with hard Old Testament passages—or struggled to answer objections about God’s morality—this episode will help you think clearly, biblically, and confidently about why these verses matter and what they teach.</p><p>No fluff. No shortcuts. Just careful insight for curious Christians.</p>]]></description>
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