Rethink Faith with Nelson Jackson III

Nelson Jackson III
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Many of the spiritual tools we inherited are breaking under the pressure of today’s reality. It is not that they were all false—but they may be wrong for you. To be who God called you to be, your faith must be your own—not inherited, but investigated. Rethink Faith with Nelson Jackson III is dedicated to separating what the Bible actually says from what we have been told it says. Faith is often filtered through two lenses:• Cultural Alterations: Changing the text to fit the times.• Traditional Interpretations: Twisting the text to fit the narrative. We are dedicated to the third option: Context. Join us for an honest investigation into history, original language, and authorial intent. We are here to help you trade a borrowed tradition for a biblical reality.

  1. 2D AGO

    The real reason women won't submit: She's not rebelling. She's responding.

    The real reason women won't submit: She's not rebelling. She's responding. This episode is for women who have been called rebellious when you were just responding. And for men who genuinely want to understand. We break down what the Bible actually says about biblical submission for women—and why you can't maintain what was never modeled. IN THIS EPISODE: ✓ The real reason women won't submit ✓ She's responding, not rebelling (the difference) ✓ What men are supposed to model first ✓ What biblical submission actually means ✓ Why you can't maintain what wasn't modeled ✓ Eve's transgression vs. Adam's sin ✓ The design: Model before maintain ✓ When women don't have to submit KEY INSIGHT: Women won't submit when there's nothing trustworthy to submit to. She's responding to what's been modeled. FOR WOMEN: Have you been told you're rebellious when you were just responding? FOR MEN: What are you modeling? Have you demonstrated surrender to God? Be Part of the Conversation: Subscribe to the podcast Find weekly episodes on YouTube [LINK] Join our "Weekly Unlearning" newsletter for exclusive insights and reflections [LINK]

    22 min

  2. MAR 7

    1 Timothy 2:12 Explained - The Verse About Men Everyone Skips

    Everyone knows 1 Timothy 2:12: "I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent." It's quoted in debates about women in ministry, biblical submission, and whether women can be pastors. But that's not where Paul started. Verse 8 comes first—and it's about men: "I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting" (1 Timothy 2:8). Before Paul told women to be silent, he told men to pray without anger and wavering faith. Before he addressed submission, he established the foundation: surrender. And when you skip verse 8, you miss everything. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: ✅ What 1 Timothy 2:8 says about men (the verse nobody teaches) ✅ Why "without wrath and doubting" is the foundation for male leadership ✅ What biblical submission actually means in Greek (it's not obedience) ✅ Why Paul addressed men before women ✅ How to read 1 Timothy 2:12 in context ✅ What happens when men demand submission without demonstrating surrender ✅ The difference between foundation (verse 8) and structure (verse 12) THE PROBLEM WITH SKIPPING VERSE 8: Most teachings on 1 Timothy 2 jump straight to verse 12 about women. But Paul didn't start there. He started with men—and for good reason. You can't build a structure without a foundation. You can't demand submission if you haven't demonstrated surrender. You can't ask someone to follow if you're not leading well. Verse 8 is the foundation. Verse 12 is the structure. When you skip the foundation, the whole thing collapses. WHAT "WITHOUT WRATH AND DOUBTING" MEANS: "Wrath" (Greek: orgē) = settled, unresolved anger "Doubting" (Greek: dialogismos) = wavering faith, double-mindedness Paul is saying: Men, before you lead, you need to deal with your anger and your instability. You need to be men who pray—men who surrender to God—before you can expect anyone to arrange themselves under your leadership. WHAT BIBLICAL SUBMISSION ACTUALLY MEANS: The Greek word for submission is hypotassō—a military term meaning "to arrange under." It's not the same as obedience (hypakouō). Submission is about voluntary cooperation within a structure. Obedience is about following commands. But here's the key: submission only works when the foundation is in place. When men are praying "without wrath and doubting," submission becomes safe. When men skip verse 8, submission becomes dangerous. WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR: ✔️ Women who've been told to submit without seeing it modeled ✔️ Men who want to lead biblically (not just demand compliance) ✔️ Anyone asking "Can women teach men?" or "What does 1 Timothy 2:12 mean?" ✔️ Couples struggling with biblical submission in marriage ✔️ Church leaders teaching on gender roles and complementarianism ✔️ Anyone deconstructing harmful church teachings ✔️ Christians who want to read the whole passage in context GREEK WORD STUDY: • Hypotassō (ὑποτάσσω) - Submission: "to arrange under" (military term) • Orgē (ὀργή) - Wrath: settled, unresolved anger • Dialogismos (διαλογισμός) - Doubting: wavering faith, double-mindedness THE BOTTOM LINE: You can't demand submission if you haven't demonstrated surrender. If you've ever wondered why 1 Timothy 2:12 feels incomplete, this episode is for you. Because it is incomplete—without verse 8. Be Part of the Conversation: Subscribe to the podcast Find weekly episodes on YouTube [LINK] Join our "Weekly Unlearning" newsletter for exclusive insights and reflections [LINK]

    20 min

  3. FEB 28

    Fear or Love? Why the 5 Love Languages Miss God's Blueprint Entirely

    Fear or love—which one is driving your relationships? In this episode, I expose why the 5 love languages teach Christians to operate from fear instead of biblical love, and how this framework gives narcissists the playbook to manipulate you. Discover: • Why 1 John 4:18 proves fear and love can't coexist • How love languages make you vulnerable to manipulation • God's actual blueprint in 1 Corinthians 13 • The difference between love that "feels like" vs "is" security • Questions to identify if your decisions come from love or fear Scripture: 1 John 4:18, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Proverbs 29:25 Be Part of the Conversation: Subscribe to the podcast Find weekly episodes on YouTube [LINK] Join our "Weekly Unlearning" newsletter for exclusive insights and reflections [LINK]

    17 min

  4. FEB 21

    The Hidden Truth About Self-Love That Changes How You Love Everyone

    "We say God is love. So why don't we know how to love ourselves?" Over 90% of people don't believe they are lovable. And here's why that matters: The way you love yourself becomes the blueprint for how you love everyone else. In this episode, we're uncovering the revelation hidden in Matthew 22:39—"Love your neighbor AS yourself"—and what it really means when Jesus says you WILL love others in the same manner you love yourself. Not "you should." Not "try to." You WILL. 🎯 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: ✅ Why basing your lovability on how others treat you keeps you stuck ✅ The 5 patterns that show we're still learning what love really is ✅ What "Love your neighbor AS yourself" actually means (Greek word study: hōs) ✅ Why "love is patient" comes first in 1 Corinthians 13 ✅ What it means to be "long-tempered" vs "short-tempered" with yourself ✅ What neglecting yourself really teaches others (especially your children) ✅ How to cover yourself with love and why it changes how you cover others ✅ How to build self-love on agape (God's unconditional love) instead of performance 📖 KEY SCRIPTURES: • 1 John 4:8 - "God is love" • Matthew 22:39 - "Love your neighbor AS yourself" • 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 - The love chapter • 1 Peter 4:8 - "Love covers a multitude of sins" 🔥 THE 5 PATTERNS WE'RE STILL LEARNING: 1. We overfunction to feel valuable (tying worth to usefulness) 2. We tolerate disrespect to avoid conflict (teaching others our boundaries don't matter) 3. We apologize for things that aren't our fault (self-abandonment, not humility) 4. We stay in draining situations thinking that's commitment (it's fear, not love) 5. We give to others what we refuse to give ourselves (conditional love in action) If you recognize these patterns, you're not broken. You're discovering what love was always meant to be. 💬 POWERFUL QUOTES: "You can't save someone from drowning if you're drowning too." "When you neglect yourself to be there for others, you're not teaching them love. You're teaching them neglect." "Loving yourself is not forgetting to eat to make sure everyone else eats. Loving yourself is fixing the food and eating WITH them." "You WILL love others in the same manner you love yourself. Not 'you should.' You WILL." ✨ WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH: • Why loving yourself isn't selfish—it's biblical • How the way you treat yourself becomes the blueprint for how you treat everyone else • What it means to be "long-tempered" with yourself (Greek: makrothymeō) • How to cover yourself with love so you can cover others • Why maturity in love means you stop performing it and start becoming it We were never meant to earn love. We were meant to experience it fully. — Nelson | Rethink Faith #SelfLove #BiblicalSelfLove #Matthew2239 #1Corinthians13 #AgapeLove #RethinkFaith #ChristianPodcast Be Part of the Conversation: Subscribe to the podcast Find weekly episodes on YouTube [LINK] Join our "Weekly Unlearning" newsletter for exclusive insights and reflections [LINK]

    25 min

  5. FEB 14

    The Difference Between Conditional Love and Boundaries (Most of Us Get This Wrong)

    Most of us have been confusing conditions with boundaries our entire lives—and it's destroying our relationships. If you've ever felt like love was given until you messed up, or wondered why setting boundaries feels like you're being unloving, this episode will change everything. In this episode, I break down the biblical difference between conditions and boundaries: • A condition withholds love until you meet the standard • A boundary offers love fully but protects what's being offered so you can experience its fullness You'll discover: ✅ Why God's love is unconditional but still has requirements ✅ How the church accidentally teaches conditional love while preaching unconditional grace ✅ Why you can't build lasting relationships on eros, phileo, or storge without the foundation of agape love ✅ Leah's story from Genesis 29—a woman who tried to earn love through four sons (Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah) before she finally understood unconditional love ✅ Why over 90% of people don't love themselves—and how that affects the love they accept ✅ How to build relationships on the right foundation so they can survive the storms of life KEY SCRIPTURES DISCUSSED: • 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 - God reconciling the world to Himself • Romans 5:8 - While we were still sinners, Christ died for us • Genesis 29:31-35 - Leah's four sons • Matthew 7:24-27 - Building your house on the rock • 1 John 4:20 - You can't love God and hate your brother If you've been trying to earn love, tolerating treatment you know isn't right, or afraid to set boundaries because you think it means you don't love someone—this episode is for you. Understanding conditions vs boundaries will free you from guilt, empower you to protect what you're offering, and help you build relationships that actually last. #ConditionalLove #UnconditionalLove #Boundaries #BiblicalLove #AgapeLove #ChristianPodcast #RelationshipAdvice #ChristianRelationships #FaithAndRelationships Be Part of the Conversation: Subscribe to the podcast Find weekly episodes on YouTube [LINK] Join our "Weekly Unlearning" newsletter for exclusive insights and reflections [LINK]

    25 min

  6. FEB 7

    What You Call Love Is Killing You: The Biblical Truth About Relationships

    What you call love might actually be destroying your relationships—and the Bible reveals why. In this eye-opening episode, I break down the four types of love in Scripture that most Christians have never learned: agape (God's unconditional love), philia (friendship love), storge (family love), and eros (romantic love). You've been taught that all love is the same and unconditional. But that's not what the Bible shows us. When you understand the difference between these types of love, everything changes about how you view your relationships, breakups, and the guilt you've been carrying. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: ✅ The hidden conversation between Jesus and Peter about two different types of love (John 21)—and what most English translations completely miss ✅ Why "love never fails" doesn't mean what you think—and when it's biblical to leave a relationship ✅ The test to know if you're operating in agape love or conditional love (this will expose everything) ✅ Why some relationships are designed to end—and that's actually God's design, not failure ✅ The difference between leaving from love vs. leaving because the value ran out ✅ How to build relationships on an unconditional foundation so they can survive seasons of change ✅ Why you're not a failure for relationships that ended—you might have just completed the assignment If you're carrying guilt over ended friendships, questioning whether your love is real, struggling in your relationship, or wondering if it's time to leave—this episode will set you free. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: • John 21:15-17 - Jesus and Peter's conversation (agape vs philia) • 1 Corinthians 13:8 - Love never fails • Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 - A time for everything • 1 John 4:8 - God is love KEY TAKEAWAY: Agape is the only love that never fails—and only God can love you with that perfectly. Every other type of love can complete its purpose without being fake or failing. Once you understand this, you'll stop carrying guilt that was never yours to hold. #BiblicalLove #ChristianRelationships #AgapeLove #RelationshipAdvice #ChristianPodcast #BrokenRelationships #BiblicalTruth #GodlyLove #ChristianDating #FaithAndRelationships Be Part of the Conversation: Subscribe to the podcast Find weekly episodes on YouTube [LINK] Join our "Weekly Unlearning" newsletter for exclusive insights and reflections [LINK]

    19 min

  7. JAN 31

    That Prophetic Word Might Be Satanic (The Peter Problem)

    Jesus once called Peter "Satan" to his face—not because Peter was evil, but because Peter was opposing God's plan with good intentions. Peter had just received revelation from God. He had just been called "the rock." And then, moments later, Jesus says: "Get behind me, Satan." What happened? Peter's words—spoken out of love and protection—stood in opposition to what God had already revealed. That's what made them satanic. Not demonic. Not evil. Just adversarial to God's truth. In this episode, I introduce "The Peter Problem"—a framework for understanding when well-meaning words, including prophetic words, actually oppose God's plan. We'll explore: • Why Jesus called Peter "Satan" (and what that word actually means in Hebrew) • How modern prophetic ministry often operates through fear tactics and false promises • Real stories of failed prophecies about healing, marriage, and breakthrough—including a woman who died after stopping cancer treatment based on a prophetic word • How prophecy has become a manipulative business model that traps people in cycles of fear and false hope • 10 practical questions to test any prophetic word you receive • What God's voice actually sounds like (hint: it doesn't threaten you) This isn't about attacking prophets. It's about recognizing The Peter Problem—when words that sound spiritual actually oppose what God has already said. The Hebrew word śāṭān (שָׂטָן) simply means "adversary" or "opponent." You don't need the devil to be involved for something to be satanic. It just needs to stand in opposition to God's revealed truth. You are allowed to reject any "prophecy" that opposes God's character or His Word. You're not being rebellious. You're testing the spirits—exactly what 1 John 4:1 commands. You're not crazy for questioning. You're not rebellious for testing the spirits. You're doing exactly what God told you to do. Still unlearning, Nelson #ThePeterProblem #PropheticWords #TestTheSpirits #ChristianDeconstruction #RethinkingItAll #BiblicalProphecy #FalseProphecy Be Part of the Conversation: Subscribe to the podcast Find weekly episodes on YouTube [LINK] Join our "Weekly Unlearning" newsletter for exclusive insights and reflections [LINK]

    28 min

  8. JAN 24

    The Bible Isn't a Weapon (It's a Mirror)

    Are you using the Bible as a weapon against others instead of a mirror for yourself? This is the most dangerous spiritual mistake we can make—and it's keeping us trapped in condemnation instead of walking in restoration. In this episode, I break down the #1 biblical mistake that even mature believers make: reading Scripture AT others instead of FOR ourselves. The Bible isn't a weapon to judge and condemn—it's a tool for OUR transformation and spiritual growth. Most of us have been taught to read the Bible with one eye on everyone else's sin. We've turned Scripture into ammunition for arguments, a measuring stick for judgment, and a weapon to point at others. But here's the truth: every time we use the Bible to condemn someone else, we're actually keeping ourselves in bondage. 🔑 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: • Why pointing the Bible at others keeps us in spiritual bondage • The critical difference between conviction and condemnation • How to read Scripture for restoration instead of judgment • Biblical principles for genuine spiritual maturity • Practical steps to break free from religious condemnation • Who the Bible is really written FOR (this will surprise you) • How to use Scripture as a mirror, not a weapon This conversation will challenge how you've been reading Scripture and show you a path to genuine freedom and transformation. If you've ever felt trapped in a cycle of condemnation, this episode is for you. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW: I'm Nelson Jackson III, and this podcast is dedicated to biblical truth, authentic faith, and spiritual freedom. We tackle the hard questions, expose religious lies, and help believers grow in a genuine relationship with God.  If you're tired of religious performance and ready for an authentic relationship with God, you're in the right place. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Leave a review and let me know: • What's your biggest struggle with Bible reading? • How has religious condemnation affected your faith? • What breakthrough did you have from this episode? Your reviews help more people discover this content and break free from religious bondage. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of biblical truth that sets you free. #Bible #Faith #SpiritualGrowth #BiblicalTruth #Discipleship #Podcast #BibleStudy #SpiritualFreedom #Restoration #ChristianPodcast Be Part of the Conversation: Subscribe to the podcast Find weekly episodes on YouTube [LINK] Join our "Weekly Unlearning" newsletter for exclusive insights and reflections [LINK]

    17 min
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Many of the spiritual tools we inherited are breaking under the pressure of today’s reality. It is not that they were all false—but they may be wrong for you. To be who God called you to be, your faith must be your own—not inherited, but investigated. Rethink Faith with Nelson Jackson III is dedicated to separating what the Bible actually says from what we have been told it says. Faith is often filtered through two lenses:• Cultural Alterations: Changing the text to fit the times.• Traditional Interpretations: Twisting the text to fit the narrative. We are dedicated to the third option: Context. Join us for an honest investigation into history, original language, and authorial intent. We are here to help you trade a borrowed tradition for a biblical reality.

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