Recent Episodes by Jensen Holt McNair
Not the Story We Expected | The Gospels | Mark 14:53–65
10:53 | 02-25-2026
Why does Jesus allow himself to be condemned? What happens when Jesus’s victory doesn’t look like ours? Can you still trust God’s plan when it feels like loss? In today’s episode, Jensen shares how Mark 14:53–65 reveals that Jesus ushers in his kingship not through overpowering his enemies, but through the suffering that leads to resurrection victory. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Mark 14:53–65
It ALL Comes Down To This... | The Gospels | Mark 12:28-34
11:15 | 02-18-2026
What would people learn about Christianity by watching your life? Are the things you’re most passionate about rooted in love? What truly brings us near to God’s kingdom? In today’s episode, Jensen explores how Mark 12:28–34 shows that love, not rule-keeping or sacrifice, is the defining mark of faithful obedience to God. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Mark 12:28-34
Don’t Sell the Gospel Short | The Gospels | Mark 11:1–11
12:19 | 02-11-2026
Is your view of the Gospel too narrow? Why did Jesus really come? And how does your answer shape the way you follow him? In today’s episode, Jensen explores how Mark 11:1–11 reveals Jesus as the promised Messiah who comes not to take us out of the world, but to bring God’s kingdom into it. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Mark 11:1–11
Want a Powerful Prayer Life? | The Gospels | Mark 9:14-29
08:26 | 02-04-2026
Do you pray out of demand or dependence? What do your prayers reveal about what you believe to be true about God? Why does prayer sometimes feel ineffective? In today’s episode, Jensen shares how Mark 9:14–29 shows us that powerful prayer flows from dependence, not demand, and that even our faith begins with Jesus helping us believe. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passages: Mark 9:14-29
What’s Really in Your Heart? | The Gospels | Mark 7:1–23
11:34 | 01-28-2026
What makes someone clean or unclean? Can religious activity hide a heart that's far from God? What does your own life reveal about what you believe? In today’s episode, Jensen shares how Mark 7:1–23 shows Jesus confronting religious hypocrisy and revealing a new way of salvation, one that transforms the heart. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passages: Mark 7:1–23