The Isaiah 43 Podcast
The Isaiah 43 Podcast invites you to behold the God who says, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are Mine” (Isa. 43:1). Each week, we walk slowly through the Scriptures, combining careful exegesis with the rich truths of Reformed theology. These reflections on the Holy Scriptures aim to ground your faith, comfort your heart, and lift your eyes to Christ—our great Redeemer, Shepherd, and Friend. Whether you come weary, searching, or eager to grow, you’ll find a steady place to rest in the promises of God.
Episodes
166 episodes
Week 141: When Jesus Seems Too Late
What do you do when God feels silent, when His timing seems late, and suffering feels like it’s winning?In John 11:1–4, Jesus delays when His beloved friend Lazarus is sick—and it looks like He has failed. But the Lord shows u...
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Episode 141
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Hard Truths: Episode 8: Did We Miss the Rapture?
Recently, a specific theory circulated online claiming that the Rapture and Christ's return would occur on September 23rd. While the date has now passed, the impulse to try and predict the day remains a persistent struggle for the church...
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Week 140: The Quiet Triumph of True Belief
In a world addicted to noise, spectacle, and endless headlines, Jesus shows us a different kind of victory. In John 10:34-42, the confrontation with the Pharisees gives way to a surprising stillness—a quiet where true fai...
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Episode 140
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Week 139: After Charlie Kirk: Christ, Persecution, and Hope
In the wake of tragedy, how do Christians respond? In this episode, “After Charlie Kirk: Christ, Persecution, and Hope”, we turn to John 10:31–33 where Jesus Himself stood under the threat of stones, accused for declaring what was true...
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Episode 139
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Week 138: Six Words That Change Everything
This episode is dedicated to the passing of Charlie Kirk, who died for his faith and country. May the Lord bless and keep His family. In John 10:30, Jesus declares, “I and the Father are one.” These words are not only a confe...
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Episode 138
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Week 137: Chosen & Held Fast
In John 10:22–29, Jesus gives His sheep a promise the world cannot shake: “My sheep hear my voice… I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” In this episode, we rest in the breathtaking t...
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Episode 137
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Week 136: Praying for Authority
We live in an age of cynicism toward leaders. Politicians are mocked, police are doubted, and authority itself is treated with suspicion. Yet in Romans 13, Paul reminds us that governing authorities are not an accident of history bu...
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Episode 136
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Hard Truths: Episode 7: The Cost of Christ
We all feel it right now. The bills are piling up, our families are stretched thin, and life feels like one long struggle to make ends meet. In moments like this, we long for comfort, stability, and a little peace. But what does it really mean ...
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Week 135: Insane… or I AM?
“Insane… or I AM?” In John 10:19-21 we see the world split right down the middle on Christ.Was He insane? A liar? A demon? Or is He the Lord—the Good Shepherd who calls His sheep by name?This episode presses the...
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Episode 135
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Week 134: Authority Over Death
Jesus didn’t just die—He chose to. In John 10:17–18, the Good Shepherd lays down His life with full authority… and takes it up again. This is no accident, no defeat, but the eternal plan of God to save His sheep. In...
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Episode 134
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Week 133: Known, Loved & Gathered
What does it mean to be known, loved and gathered by God?In this episode, we’ll explore what it means to be known fully, loved deeply, and gathered into the one flock of the Good Shepherd. We’ll talk about the intimate knowled...
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Episode 133
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Week 132: No Greater Shepherd
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” – John 10:11In this episode, we stand before one of the most profound declarations Jesus ever made. With tenderness and divine authori...
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Episode 132
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Hard Truths: Episode 6: The Cost of Love
In today’s world, the phrase “Love is love” is often thrown around to justify sin, but what does the Bible actually say about love? In this episode of Hard Truths, we will tackle the misconception that love and truth are ...
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Week 131: The Open Door of Grace
Christ alone is the entrance to rest and salvation.In this episode, we examine Jesus’ profound words in John 10:7–10: “I AM the door of the sheep.”What did this declaration mean to His original hearers?...
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Episode 131
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Week 130: The Shepherd Who Calls You by Name
Fear not. He calls you by name. He has redeemed you. You are His.As we begin studying John 10, we see Jesus describe the love of God using a shepherd and sheep metaphor. He calls us His sheep. He cares for His sheep. His sheep...
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Episode 130
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Week 129: Sought by the Savior
In this episode of The Isaiah 43 Podcast, we walk through the powerful conclusion of John 9, where Jesus seeks out the outcast once more—not just to restore physical sight, but to grant spiritual sight and saving faith. W...
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Episode 129
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Week 128: Speak Boldly Under Fire
The whole world is against you. So speak. As we continue through John 9 and the testimony of the man who was born blind, we see that he is brought before the Pharisees once again. They demand to know what happened - not s...
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Episode 128
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Week 127: Was Blind, but Now I See
Can your testimony sing of amazing grace?This week, we continue in John 9. We pick up in the story of the man who was born blind. He was brought before the Pharisees and interrogated. They did not believe what happened because...
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Episode 127
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Hard Truths: Episode 5: Why Not You?
As we continue in the Hard Truths miniseries, we come to the question that we have all struggled with - why do bad things happen? The little do we know that Jesus actually spoke to this directly in Luke 13. In this respon...
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Week 126: Suffering and Glory
You are not forgotten. Your suffering and pain is not without purpose. The Lord of Glory sees you. As we enter into John 9, we see the miraculous story of Jesus healing the blind man. When the disciples ask who sinned, Je...
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Episode 126
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Week 125: Before Abraham was, I AM
Not before Abraham I was, but before Abraham, I AM. This deep theological statement Christ makes as we close out John 8, opens our hearts to far more than what we realize. Today, as we close John 8 we see Jesus make the b...
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Episode 125
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Week 124: The Death You Can Escape
What is the death you can escape? As we return to John 8, Jesus and the Pharisees clash. They cross the line and enter into the unforgivable sin by accusing Jesus of being demonly possesed. Despite this blasphemy, Jesus r...
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Episode 124
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Week 123: Election With A New Host! (Maybe)
The podcast has been temporarily taken over! A new host temporarily arrives to ask Clayton questions on election! This host is none other than his lovely wife, Mrs. Gabryella! She's here this week taking charge a...
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Episode 123
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Hard Truths: Episode 4: The Unforgivable Sin
In the fourth episode of the Hard Truths miniseries, we confront one of the most sobering and misunderstood statements Jesus ever made: that there is a sin which will never be forgiven—blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. What does this mean?...
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Week 122: Christ's Voice or the Devil's Lie
Do you listen to Christ's Voice or the Devil's lies? In this episode, we continue our exploration into John 8 and the piercing distinction Jesus draws between those who belong to God and those who follow the devil’s lies. Christ’s v...
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Episode 122
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