About this episode

Bethany and Adam discuss with Pastor John Bombaro the physical and spiritual intimacy we experience through Christ.

In this Diving Deeper episode, Bethany and Adam sit down with Pastor John Bombaro for a rich and deep conversation about the physical and spiritual intimacy we’re invited into through Christ. They talk about how Jesus doesn’t just love us from a distance, He actually enters into our lives in real, tangible ways. From Holy Communion to baptism to the power of God’s Word, Pastor John unpacks what it means to be united with Christ, not just symbolically, but truly. They walk through John 6, the beauty of the incarnation, and why your body and what you do with it matter deeply to God. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubts, felt disconnected from your faith, or wondered if Jesus could really meet you where you are, this episode is for you. It’s a fresh reminder that God’s grace isn’t just an idea. It’s real. It’s embodied. And it’s for you. Guest Bio: Pastor John Bombaro is the senior pastor of St. James Lutheran Church in Lafayette, Indiana, home to Purdue University. Formerly a missionary and church planter in Kauai, Hawaii, Pastor John holds advanced degrees in theology and has taught and served globally. He and his wife, Melinda, have four children and are celebrating 30 years of…

People in this episode

Host: Bethany Hamilton

Guest: John Bombaro

Topics covered

• Union with Christ
• Spiritual intimacy
• Holy Communion
• Baptism
• God's Word
• Faith and doubt
• Embodied grace

Keywords

• union with Christ
• spiritual intimacy
• Holy Communion
• baptism
• God's Word
• faith
• grace

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: St. James Lutheran Church

Books & works: John 6, Leviticus 17, Luke

Places: Lafayette, Indiana, Kauai, Hawaii

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