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Episode 1380 | January 22, 2026

Jesus's Hometown Disadvantage

The Gospels | Mark 6:1–12 Why could Jesus do so few miracles in his hometown? Can familiarity keep us from seeing who he really is? Have you grown bored or complacent with Jesus?

Why could Jesus do so few miracles in his hometown? Can familiarity keep us from seeing who he really is? Have you grown bored or complacent with Jesus? In today’s episode, Patrick shares how Mark 6:1–12 serves as both a warning and an invitation, calling us to confess our boredom and return to a living, expectant trust in Christ.

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Patrick Miller

Patrick Miller is a pastor and cultural commentator who writes about politics, culture, and technology, contributing articles to Christianity Today, Newsweek, The Gospel Coalition, and other publications. His podcast, Truth Over Tribe is one of...

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