{"id":30041,"date":"2026-04-02T16:19:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/?p=30041"},"modified":"2026-04-02T16:19:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:19:18","slug":"thread-launches-into-the-gospel-of-john","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/thread-launches-into-the-gospel-of-john\/","title":{"rendered":"Thread Launches into the Gospel of John"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thread is excited to begin a new podcast series through the gospel of John, launching April 6, 2026. Known for deep spirituality and rich theological themes, John invites us to encounter Jesus as the Word made flesh, the light of the world, and the source of true life.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tAFfPWOjwc8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hosted by <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Dr David Pocta and Hannah DeSouza, this eight-<\/span>episode series will guide listeners through John&#8217;s unique perspective\u00a0on the life and ministry of Jesus. Through thoughtful conversation and reflection, the series helps listeners not only understand the text but experience the spiritual formation it invites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thread is more than a podcast; it\u2019s a discipleship ecosystem designed to help churches grow together as they journey through the story and spirituality of the Bible.<br><br>Accompanying each episode, Thread provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>tailored daily devotionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>small group devotional guides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>family devotionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>leadership resources: sermon starters, leadership devotionals, and Sunday service planners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curious how Thread can help unify and form your church? 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