215: Who's a Good Fish and Who's a Bad Fish? Lessons From The Parable of the Fishing Net.
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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