# Episode #20 - Counterintuitive Path to Following Jesus | John 12

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Podcast: [Before the Echo](https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-the-echo-4475395)
Published: 2026-06-15T11:46:53+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh-teulker/episodes/Episode-20---Counterintuitive-Path-to-Following-Jesus--John-12-e3kqcks
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## Resource

The Counterintuitive Path to Following Jesus | John 12 Bible StudyIn this episode of the Rooted & Raised Podcast, we dive into John 12 and explore one of the most challenging truths Jesus ever taught:"Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit." – John 12:24The world tells us to chase comfort, success, and self-preservation. Jesus teaches the exact opposite. In John 12, we see Mary's extravagant worship, Jesus' triumphal entry, and His call for believers to surrender their lives in order to truly live.In This Episode:✔️ Why Mary poured out expensive perfume on Jesus✔️ The difference between true worship and religious appearance✔️ What Jesus meant by "losing your life" to find it✔️ Why following Christ often feels counterintuitive✔️ How surrender leads to spiritual fruitfulness✔️ Practical ways to apply John 12 to your daily walkWhether you're new to the Bible or have been following Christ for years, John 12 offers a powerful reminder that God's way is often very different from our own.📖 Scripture: John 12If this episode encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who could use the reminder that God's plan is greater than our own.#RootedAndRaised #John12 #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #FollowingJesus #Faith #ChristianLiving #Discipleship #BibleTeaching #JesusChrist

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