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Eyes on Jesus with Drew and Tim

Drew Barker and Tim Ferrara are both pastors and experienced podcasters, together they are collaborating to help you keep your eyes on Jesus through the busyness of life and the clutter of your schedules. Each episode will be conversational in nature around topics such as life, leadership, parenting, marriage, and always being more centered around Jesus first. Drew and Tim share from personal experiences of growth and struggle, not from a position of perfection, but of humility by trying to run their Christian race to win and see others saved. The Bible gives us a game plan for our life, a road map which we can follow, and the daily disciplines needed to keep our eyes on Jesus. Join us and be a part of the conversation.

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Episodes

How Do You Know God's Will? (Most Christians Get This Wrong) 35:02 August 6, 2026 Play in Edifi Player

How Do You Know God's Will? (Most Christians Get This Wrong)

How do you know if you're really following God's will?It's one of the most common questions Christians ask—and one of the easiest to overcomplicate.In this throwback episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim and Drew discuss how God leads His people, why discernment matters, and how Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and wise relationships help us make decisions that honor Christ. They also share personal stories about stepping into ministry, learning to trust God, and discovering that obedience often …
The Original Newsboys Singer Shares His Untold Story 52:41 July 29, 2026 Play in Edifi Player

The Original Newsboys Singer Shares His Untold Story

What happens when the man who helped build one of the most influential Christian bands loses everything? John James, the original lead singer and co-founder of the Newsboys, joins the Eyes on Jesus Podcast to share his remarkable story—from worldwide success in Christian music to hidden struggles, devastating personal failure, and ultimately the life-changing grace of Jesus Christ. In this honest conversation, John opens up about childhood wounds, fame, spiritual drift, addiction, …
God Isn’t Silent… You’re Just Not Listening 45:15 July 8, 2026 Play in Edifi Player

God Isn’t Silent… You’re Just Not Listening

In a world full of noise, distraction, content, busyness, and constant stimulation, many Christians are asking the same question: **Why does God feel silent?** In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim tackle a hard truth: maybe God isn’t the one who stopped speaking—maybe we’ve stopped listening. From nonstop technology and overloaded schedules to our obsession with quick fixes, instant clarity, and loud spiritual moments, this conversation explores why it can feel …
Why You Feel Far From God (Even When You're Doing Everything Right) 51:51 June 24, 2026 Play in Edifi Player

Why You Feel Far From God (Even When You're Doing Everything Right)

Have you ever felt far from God—even while reading your Bible, praying, serving, and going to church? In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim tackle one of the most common struggles Christians face: feeling distant from God despite doing all the "right" things. They explore why feelings aren't always facts, how unmet expectations can affect our relationship with God, and why spiritual dryness doesn't mean God has abandoned you. Through personal stories, biblical truth, and …
Weapons of Mass Distraction 39:31 June 11, 2026 Play in Edifi Player

Weapons of Mass Distraction

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim tackle one of the biggest challenges facing Christians today: distraction. From social media addiction and endless scrolling to addiction, temptation, and spiritual drift, this conversation explores how technology is shaping our hearts, our habits, and our relationship with God. The discussion covers: * social media and digital distraction * why Christians struggle to focus * prayerlessness in the smartphone age * addiction …
Christians are obsessed with false teachers, but what does the Bible say? 37:58 May 21, 2026 Play in Edifi Player

Christians are obsessed with false teachers, but what does the Bible say?

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim tackle one of the most divisive conversations in modern Christianity: false teachers, discernment, church culture, and the rise of “heresy hunter” content online. Right now, social media is flooded with clips calling pastors heretics, false teachers, or wolves—and many Christians are left wondering: What actually makes someone a false teacher? Is every bad sermon automatically heresy? Can a pastor say something wrong without being …
The Church Is NOT Ready for What’s Coming 48:35 May 13, 2026 Play in Edifi Player

The Church Is NOT Ready for What’s Coming

What happens if full alien disclosure actually happens? We aren't talking about documents being released by the government, but a level of deception that has the ability to shake the foundation of people's faith. In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim dive into one of the strangest and most talked-about topics in the world right now: alien disclosure, UFOs, spiritual deception, and how Christians should respond. This conversation isn’t about fear-mongering or wild …
Are Churches Trying Too Hard to Be Relevant? 37:06 May 7, 2026 Play in Edifi Player

Are Churches Trying Too Hard to Be Relevant?

What happens when the church tries too hard to reach people? In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, we wrestle with a question many Christians are thinking—but few are saying out loud: **How far is too far when it comes to church?** From Easter productions to viral church moments, from “seeker-friendly” strategies to chasing attendance numbers, we dive into the tension between reaching the lost and staying faithful to the gospel. We talk about: * Where churches may be crossing …
The Real Reason We Don't Have Revival (It's not what you think)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 45:30 April 29, 2026 Play in Edifi Player

The Real Reason We Don't Have Revival (It's not what you think)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if the real reason we don’t have revival… isn’t God—but us? In this convicting episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim and Drew confront the uncomfortable truth many believers avoid: we say we want revival, but we resist the surrender it requires. Drawing from the bold teachings of Charles Finney and real-life ministry experience, this conversation exposes how passivity, fear, and hidden sin quietly block the move of God in our lives. From the tension between God’s sovereignty and our …
You Don’t Have a Time Problem… You Have a Disobedience Problem 46:10 April 23, 2026 Play in Edifi Player

You Don’t Have a Time Problem… You Have a Disobedience Problem

What if your spiritual life is struggling… not because you don’t love God—but because you lack discipline?In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim get brutally honest about something most Christians avoid: spiritual and physical discipline. From gym habits to prayer habits, they unpack how consistency—not motivation—is what actually transforms your life. If you’ve ever made excuses, struggled with routine, or felt stuck spiritually, this conversation will hit close to home. …
The Spirit of Religion Explained (And How to Break Free) 53:45 April 15, 2026 Play in Edifi Player

The Spirit of Religion Explained (And How to Break Free)

What if the biggest thing holding you back spiritually… isn’t sin—but religion? In this eye-opening episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim expose the subtle but dangerous **spirit of religion** —a mindset that keeps believers busy doing for God while missing intimacy with Him. From striving instead of abiding to choosing comfort over obedience, this conversation confronts the patterns that leave Christians feeling dry, critical, and disconnected—even while they’re active in …
David McIver- Looking for the one, simple evangelism strategies that actually work 52:49 April 8, 2026 Play in Edifi Player

David McIver- Looking for the one, simple evangelism strategies that actually work

**What if evangelism isn’t about reaching crowds… but simply being faithful to one person? In this powerful episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim and Drew sit down with evangelism leader David McIver to unpack a simple but transformative question: **_“Lord, who is the one You want me to reach today?”_ **In a distracted world where many believers feel overwhelmed or unqualified to share their faith, this conversation brings evangelism back to its pure, biblical foundation—walking with …
Why “Successful” Ministry Almost Destroyed Me... with Dustin Pennington 56:00 March 25, 2026 Play in Edifi Player

Why “Successful” Ministry Almost Destroyed Me... with Dustin Pennington

What happens when the thing you built for God… isn’t actually centered on God? In this powerful episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim sits down with Pastor Dustin Pennington to unpack a raw and honest journey from ministry success to spiritual surrender. From the outside, everything looked right—growth, leadership, momentum—but internally, something was missing: the presence of Jesus. Dustin shares the breaking point that forced him to confront a hard truth many leaders avoid—what if we’ve …
Worship is Death… and That’s Why It Changes Everything 37:14 March 18, 2026 Play in Edifi Player

Worship is Death… and That’s Why It Changes Everything

What if worship isn’t just singing—but surrender? What if real worship requires something in us to die? In this powerful episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim and Drew explore the deeper meaning behind the phrase **“Worship is death.”** Not physical death, but the death of pride, fear, control, and everything in us that competes with the presence of God. Too often worship becomes routine—songs we know, lyrics we repeat, moments we pass through. But true worship is a holy exchange where we …