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Episode 1374 | January 14, 2026

Do You Have Ears to Hear?

The Gospels | Mark 4:1–20 Why did Jesus teach in parables? Is the kingdom of God meant for everyone? What kind of soil is your heart?

Why did Jesus teach in parables? Is the kingdom of God meant for everyone? What kind of soil is your heart? In today’s episode, Jensen shares how Mark 4:1–20 uses the parable of the sower to reveal the kind of heart that receives the kingdom of God and bears lasting fruit.

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