From Thirst To Testimony: When Truth Meets Shame

From Thirst To Testimony: When Truth Meets Shame

From Welcome to the 411 by Raymond Brown, Clarence Matthews, North Clinton Ave Church of Christ

March 3, 2026 · 24 min · Season 1 · Episode 120

About this episode

The episode explores the transformative conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, highlighting themes of grace and dignity.

Send us Fan Mail A tired walk to Jacob’s well turns into a masterclass on how grace speaks. We open with John’s sweeping purpose—signs that lead to belief—and step into the heat of noon where a Samaritan woman arrives alone, expecting another routine day. One simple request, “Give me a drink,” becomes the hinge that swings the conversation from ordinary to eternal, from the thirst of the body to a spring of living water that never runs dry. We unpack how Jesus honors her dignity while tellin...

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Hosts: Raymond Brown, Clarence Matthews

Topics covered

  • grace
  • spirituality
  • Christianity
  • testimony
  • dignity
  • living water

Keywords

  • grace
  • Samaritan woman
  • Jacob's well
  • living water
  • testimony
  • Christianity
  • spirituality

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Books & works: John

Places: Jacob’s well

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