Jesus the Legend

Ken Sullivan
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Welcome to Jesus the Legend! Join us as we celebrate the Good News of Jesus, and discover how His love changes everything. From diving deep into Scripture to personal testimonies, each episode explores the profound message of Jesus. Whether you're new to the faith or have been a follower for years, Jesus the Legend is here to celebrate the Truth that Jesus is the greatest news the world has ever known. "If I acted crazy, I did it for God; if I acted overly serious, I did it for you. Christ’s love has moved me to such extremes. His love has the first and last word in everything we do." MSG

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 71: “The Beautiful Victory of the Cross - Thoughts on PSA and Christus Victor.”

    Hey everyone, welcome back to Jesus the Legend. Today we're going to talk about something that sits right at the center of the Christianity: the cross. For two thousand years Christians have looked to the cross as the place where God dealt with sin, defeated evil, reconciled humanity, and revealed His love. The cross is central to what we believe. But while Christians generally agree that the cross matters, they haven't always agreed on how it works or what even happened.  Many of us grew up in churches where one particular explanation of the cross was presented as though it were simply "the gospel." We were taught that Jesus died to take the punishment that we deserved so that God could forgive us. For many Christians, that explanation is so familiar that they've never considered that it's actually only one theory among several theories that Christians have used throughout history to explain what happened on Good Friday. This is called Penal Substitutionary Atonement, often shortened to PSA. Today I want to talk about another take on the cross called Christus Victor. One that in my opinion is much more beautiful and sits better with the God revealed in Jesus. Intro/outro music licensed from Soundstripe (soundstripe.com)

    33 min

  2. Jun 11

    Episode 70: Matt Spinks (Part 2 of 2) - “Ecstatic Joy, Union & The Finished Work.”

    Hey everyone and welcome to Jesus the Legend! Today on the podcast I’m chatting with Matt Spinks. Matt and his wife Katie have been in full-time ministry since 2008, and I think one of the beautiful things about their story is that they’d probably describe themselves as ordinary people who had an extraordinary encounter with the finished work of Christ and the glory of God. Out of that journey, they’ve spent years exploring the deep mystery and wonder of God’s love and grace, and sharing that good news with others in a really authentic and life-giving way. They are also currently working with YWAM, continuing to encourage and equip people in their walk with God. They’re also parents to two wonderful kids, Samuel and Rainbow, and a huge part of their heart is family, community, and simply living this thing out where they are — while also sharing the message online and with people around the world. I think you’re really gonna love this conversation. Intro/outro music licensed from Soundstripe (soundstripe.com)

    38 min

  3. Jun 4

    Episode 69: Matt Spinks (Part 1 of 2) - “Ecstatic Joy, Union & The Finished Work.”

    Hey everyone and welcome to Jesus the Legend! Today on the podcast I’m chatting with Matt Spinks. Matt and his wife Katie have been in full-time ministry since 2008, and I think one of the beautiful things about their story is that they’d probably describe themselves as ordinary people who had an extraordinary encounter with the finished work of Christ and the glory of God. Out of that journey, they’ve spent years exploring the deep mystery and wonder of God’s love and grace, and sharing that good news with others in a really authentic and life-giving way. They are also currently working with YWAM, continuing to encourage and equip people in their walk with God. They’re also parents to two wonderful kids, Samuel and Rainbow, and a huge part of their heart is family, community, and simply living this thing out where they are — while also sharing the message online and with people around the world. I think you’re really gonna love this conversation. Intro/outro music licensed from Soundstripe (soundstripe.com)

    34 min

  4. May 28

    Episode 68: “Forever Gone” Doesn’t Sound Very Gospel-y.”

    Hey everyone, and welcome back to Jesus the Legend. As usual I am so glad you’re here with me... If you’ve been following the show for the last couple weeks, you know I had a really fun conversation with a friend of mine regarding Annihilationism or a “type” of Ahhihilationism. I want to take some time today to offer some personal thoughts regarding that chat through a different lens—the lens of a Father who never gives up. So, grab a coffee, settle in, and let’s talk about the heart of God how I see it. Intro/outro music licensed from Soundstripe (soundstripe.com)

    20 min

  5. May 21

    Episode 67: Graeme Carle (Part 2 of 2) - “A Conversation on “sort of” Annihilationism.”

    Welcome back to Jesus the Legend. I’m really happy to welcome back to the show my New Zealand friend, Graeme Carle. Graeme has been with us before and we had a great conversation about tithing—so if you haven’t listened to that one yet, I’d encourage you to go back to Episodes 39 and 40. I think you’ll really enjoy it. Graeme has been working in churches for years and he has also worked part-time in the oil industry as a logistics analyst. He has done work in Nepal, with a medical mission before moving to Colorado as a Bible teacher and ministry trainer. He’s worked with YWAM, done itinerant ministry, taught systematic theology, conducted seminars, and just about everything else you can imagine. Today, we’re going to do something a little outside what we’ve done on the show before. As you may or may not know, there are a few different theologies around eternity and what happens after we die—there’s the view of hell as eternal conscious torment, which most of us are familiar with; ultimate reconciliation, which is where I would land, believing that God’s ultimate plan is to restore all of humanity; and then there’s annihilationism. I mentioned to Graeme the last time he was here that it would be interesting to have him on to talk about that perspective—not to argue or debate, but just to hear that side. And wherever you find yourself on these things, it’s good to remember—it’s not our views on eternity or the end times that get us into heaven, it’s Jesus. So we can have these conversations, love each other and rest easy. Intro/outro music licensed from Soundstripe (soundstripe.com)

    38 min

  6. May 14

    Episode 66: Graeme Carle (Part 1 of 2) - “A Conversation on “sort of” Annihilationism.”

    Welcome back to Jesus the Legend. I’m really happy to welcome back to the show my New Zealand friend, Graeme Carle. Graeme has been with us before and we had a great conversation about tithing—so if you haven’t listened to that one yet, I’d encourage you to go back to Episodes 39 and 40. I think you’ll really enjoy it. Graeme has been working in churches for years and he has also worked part-time in the oil industry as a logistics analyst. He has done work in Nepal, with a medical mission before moving to Colorado as a Bible teacher and ministry trainer. He’s worked with YWAM, done itinerant ministry, taught systematic theology, conducted seminars, and just about everything else you can imagine. Today, we’re going to do something a little outside what we’ve done on the show before. As you may or may not know, there are a few different theologies around eternity and what happens after we die—there’s the view of hell as eternal conscious torment, which most of us are familiar with; ultimate reconciliation, which is where I would land, believing that God’s ultimate plan is to restore all of humanity; and then there’s annihilationism. I mentioned to Graeme the last time he was here that it would be interesting to have him on to talk about that perspective—not to argue or debate, but just to hear that side. And wherever you find yourself on these things, it’s good to remember—it’s not our views on eternity or the end times that get us into heaven, it’s Jesus. So we can have these conversations, love each other and rest easy. Intro/outro music licensed from Soundstripe (soundstripe.com)

    43 min

  7. May 7

    Episode 65: “Seek Him. Make good choices. And have fun.”

    Hey everyone, welcome back to Jesus the Legend! I’m really excited about this episode for a couple reasons… One - because I think there are some practical things we can do in our walk with Jesus that will keep us on track. And Two - I have had several confirmations really close together to do this episode. Several nudges. Several moments that I felt like, “Okay Lord, I hear you.” So I’m thinking someone may be encouraged by this… and even if it’s just one person, as I keep saying - it’s worth it.  On the other hand, some of you may think this is the most underwhelming episode ever because the conclusions I’ve come to are less than astonishing. So buckle up and let’s see how this goes.  Intro/outro music licensed from Soundstripe (soundstripe.com)

    29 min

  8. Apr 30

    Episode 64: Bill Vanderbush (Part 2 of 2) - “The Sound of Your Blood.”

    Hey everyone, welcome back to Jesus the Legend… I’m really excited to let you know that we have Bill Vanderbush with us today, and we’re diving into some powerful and refreshing truths about Jesus and the heart of God. Bill is a third-generation minister, author, and speaker with over 25 years of pastoral experience. Growing up on the mission field and traveling the world, he developed a deep passion for introducing people to the resurrection power of Jesus Christ and empowering believers to live in the fullness of their identity in Him. His books explore mystical spirituality defined in Christ, the radical simplicity of the gospel, and the transformative fire of the Holy Spirit. Notable works include The Sound of Your Blood, The Fire is Not Optional and The Forgotten Way. Together with his wife Traci (who’s also an Author & Speaker), Bill travels extensively, speaking at conferences and gatherings to ignite faith and help others "invade the impossible." He currently resides in the Austin, Texas area. Again, thanks for joining in… let’s jump right in. Intro/outro music licensed from Soundstripe (soundstripe.com)

    38 min
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Welcome to Jesus the Legend! Join us as we celebrate the Good News of Jesus, and discover how His love changes everything. From diving deep into Scripture to personal testimonies, each episode explores the profound message of Jesus. Whether you're new to the faith or have been a follower for years, Jesus the Legend is here to celebrate the Truth that Jesus is the greatest news the world has ever known. "If I acted crazy, I did it for God; if I acted overly serious, I did it for you. Christ’s love has moved me to such extremes. His love has the first and last word in everything we do." MSG

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  • Creator
    Ken Sullivan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ken Sullivan
  • Show Website
    Jesus the Legend

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