Ep. 129: What defiles a person?

Ep. 129 | What Defiles a Person? | Focused on Christ Podcast🎙️ Hosted by Mike Crump | Featuring Pastor Nathan SmithIn this episode of Focused on Christ, we explore one of Jesus’ most powerful confrontations with the Pharisees in Mark 7. While Jesus is healing the sick and performing miracles, the Pharisees focus on one issue—ritual handwashing. But Jesus points to a far deeper truth: defilement comes not from what’s outside, but from within the heart.🔍 We’ll discuss:The context of Jesus’ ministry leading up to this momentThe Pharisees' obsession with tradition over truthWhat "Corban" reveals about hypocrisyJesus’ declaration that all foods are cleanA sobering list of what truly defiles us—and what that means for the church today📢 Plus, an important summer update:We’ll be taking a short break in June and July for family milestones and ministry refreshment. We'll be back with new episodes starting August 5th—a perfect time to catch up on any episodes you’ve missed!🔗 Listen now, subscribe, and share with someone who needs the truth of the Gospel today.👉 Visit focusedonchrist.com🎧 Available on your favorite podcast app & YouTube#FocusedOnChrist #Mark7 #BiblePodcast #Jesus #ChristianPodcast #Church #GospelTruth #Defilement #Corban #HeritageBaptist

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Focused on Christ is dedicated to exalting Christ and equipping the church. Hosted by Mike Crump and Dr. Nathan Smith, Focused on Christ looks at topics and issues facing the Christian church and filters them through the Word of God. As pastors, Mike and Nathan can help navigate theology, current events, and relational issues that crop up in and around the church in order that followers of Jesus are prepared for living the gospel life among the nations. New episodes drop every Tuesday morning on all podcasting platforms as well as YouTube and X.