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Ep 123: A Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery (GH)

What do we do with the enigmatic Jesus? In this Greenhouse episode, Brian, Handsome Kyle, and Doc continue the conversation from Episode 122, “The Mystery of Jesus.” Season 6 is exploring Jesus as the object of our formation, and this episode presses into one of His most fascinating and unsettling traits: Jesus is often mysterious, puzzling, and hard to pin down. The conversation asks whether Jesus’ enigmatic way of teaching and relating is something only He could carry, or whether those who are becoming more like Him should also become more comfortable with mystery, ambiguity, patience, and unanswered questions. Brian, Handsome Kyle, and Doc wrestle with Jesus’ cryptic sayings, His refusal to explain Himself, His relational security, His ability to let people walk away, and His wisdom in speaking differently to different people. They also discuss whether deep disciples should sometimes resist the urge to be immediately clear, immediately right, or immediately understood.

BY Brian Fisher

May 8, 2025

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The Enigmatic Jesus

In this funny yet thought-provoking episode, Brian, Doc, and Handsome Kyle take on one of Jesus’s intriguing characteristics—his enigmatic style. 

Jesus was sometimes puzzling, confusing, and vexing.  So, if we are to become more like Him, should we expect to be more enigmatic?  What would that even look like?

Once the guys finally settle into the topic, they debate whether this aspect of Jesus is for Him alone, or whether we may sometimes confuse people in our quest to become more loving.

One thing is for sure – Jesus is tough to pin down.

This episode continues the dialogue from the previous one. 

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