Mini: The Spy Who Funded Me | "Mole in the Room"

About this episode

The episode explores how Joanna, the wife of Herod’s household manager, played a crucial role in supporting Jesus' ministry and her journey as a devoted disciple.

Ever wonder how thirteen guys without jobs traveled around for three years without starving? We’re diving into the "shadow cabinet" of Jesus’ ministry to meet Joanna, the wife of Herod’s own household manager. It’s a story of "The Spy Who Funded Me," where we see God’s brilliant irony at work — using Herod’s resources to sustain the very Gospel he tried to suppress. But as we’ll see, Joanna wasn’t just a distant donor. She was a devoted disciple who stood by the cross and was among the first at the empty tomb. Let’s explore what it looks like to leverage our status for the Savior and find our true identity in following Him.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ryan Joy, Bryan Schiele

Topics covered

• Jesus' ministry
• discipleship
• funding the Gospel
• irony in faith
• identity in Christ

Keywords

• Joanna
• Herod
• Jesus
• discipleship
• Gospel funding
• Christian identity
• faith irony

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Herod’s household

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