Is Jesus just loving — or is He also Judge? In this episode, Rohan Bell and Jeanie Shorts dive into the strange and sobering parable of the fishing net from Matthew 13:47–50. Discover how Jesus’ vision of the kingdom of heaven challenges Western views of justice, salvation, and what it means to live as a “good fish” in a broken world.

👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...

🎣 The surprising context and purpose of the fishing net parable

👑 What Jesus meant when He said the kingdom of heaven is “here”

⚖️ Why judgment isn’t just scary — but necessary

🧭 How living out Jesus' teachings brings heaven to earth

🌍 What the world might look like without God’s kingdom values

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro banter, tech gremlins, and why podcasting is like fishing

01:30 – Reading and unpacking the Parable of the Net (Matthew 13:47–50)

04:00 – What is the Kingdom of Heaven — then and now?

10:00 – Are we helping fish turn around before it’s too late?

17:00 – Judgment, justice, and Jesus in a broken world

21:30 – What kind of fish are we really?

🙋‍♂️ Reflection and Application

Do you view Jesus as both loving and just? How does that shape the way you live — and love — today?

💬 Share your thoughts below or in the comments — we’d love to hear from you!

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