When Jesus Disappoints Us (John 13:18-30)

About this episode

The episode explores how two disciples respond differently to disappointment in Jesus, prompting listeners to reflect on their own faith crises.

Most of us know the feeling when Jesus doesn't do what we hoped he would. Doesn't say what we needed. Doesn't show up the way we expected. And in John 13, two disciples face exactly that crisis, and they go two completely different directions. One of them is Judas — and before you mentally cast him as the villain, consider that his problem might be closer to yours than you're comfortable admitting. The other is a disciple so mysterious that scholars still can't agree on who he is, known only as the one Jesus loved. Two people. Same disappointment. Completely different responses. Today on Rebuilding Faith, we're asking the question that anyone honest about their faith eventually has to face: what do you do when Jesus doesn't live up to your ideals? Watch the episode on video:  https://youtu.be/alV6xRUqO9A ----------------- Want to read my upcoming book BEFORE it comes out on March 31, 2026? Be a part of our book launch team and get early access: https://www.jeremyjernigan.com/book-launch-page Join the online community and get access to exclusive content and experiences: https://www.jeremyjernigan.com/patron-sign-ups Trying to make sense of faith? Download my free…

People in this episode

Host: Jeremy Jernigan

Topics covered

• disappointment in faith
• responses to Jesus
• Judas
• the one Jesus loved
• faith crisis
• Christianity

Keywords

• disappointment
• faith
• Judas
• Christianity
• responses
• John 13
• spirituality

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