When Jesus turned water into wine, He did more than perform His first recorded miracle. He revealed His divine power to transform. Using stone vessels traditionally reserved for Jewish purification rituals, Christ demonstrated that He can take what is ordinary, imperfect, or in need of cleansing and make it something extraordinary.
22 Oct 2026
Give it to Jesus (scapegoat)
What if Jesus Christ didn’t just come to take away our sins, but also to help us carry the anger, frustration, resentment, guilt, and emotional burdens we hold onto?
In this episode of Spiritualjutsu, we explore the powerful symbolism of the scapegoat and what it teaches us about the Atonement of Jesus Christ. We often turn to the Saviour for forgiveness, but how often do we turn to Him for emotional healing?
Discover how surrendering more than just our sins to Jesus Christ can help us experience greater peace, freedom, and spiritual growth.
15 Oct 2026
The Fullers Soap
Jesus Christ is the Master Fuller, who sees beyond our stains, imperfections, and brokenness to the divine potential within us. Just as a fuller cleanses and restores what seems permanently stained, the Saviour works patiently with us, refining, healing, and making us new. In this episode, we explore the beautiful symbolism of the Fuller’s Soap (Malachi 3:2) and discover that no life is too stained, no heart too broken, and no soul beyond the restoring power of Jesus Christ. He doesn’t just make us clean—He helps us become whole.
7 Oct 2026
The Barley Loaves
As Thanksgiving approaches, this episode reflects on the miracle of the barley loaves and what happens when we place our limited capacity in the hands of Jesus Christ. What we bring may feel small, ordinary, or insufficient—but Christ has always been able to multiply what is willingly offered. The barley loaves remind us to be grateful not only for what we have, but for a Saviour who can make our offering more than we could ever make it on our own.
5 Oct 2026
Lessons from Zacchaeus
In Luke 19, Zacchaeus teaches us something powerful about seeking Jesus: sometimes we need to run, climb, and wait.
Zacchaeus ran ahead because he wanted to see Jesus. He climbed because something stood in his way. And then he waited, trusting that Jesus would eventually pass by.
There are seasons in our own discipleship when we need to run with greater intention, climb above the things obstructing our view, and then have the spiritual patience to wait upon the Lord. And perhaps the most beautiful part of the story is that while Zacchaeus was trying to see Jesus, Jesus was already looking for him.
In this episode, we explore what Zacchaeus can teach us about effort, perspective, patience, and the remarkable truth that Jesus knows us by name.
30 Sept 2026
Jesus, Grace, and the Sacred Pause
In one of the most powerful moments in the life of Jesus, He chose not to react—He paused. When a woman was brought before Him in judgment, Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground before responding.
In this episode, we explore what this moment teaches us about the emotional and spiritual intelligence of Jesus. His pause created space for wisdom, compassion, and revelation rather than reaction. We’ll discover how learning to pause can help us manage our emotions, challenge our assumptions, hear the Spirit more clearly, and respond more like Christ.
23 Sept 2026
What Are You Looking At
When Jesus asked, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye?” He may have been teaching us more than a lesson about hypocrisy. He was also teaching us about attention. In a noisy world constantly competing for our focus, this episode explores the spiritual intelligence of choosing what deserves our attention—and what doesn’t. We can’t always control what is around us, but we can choose what we behold, what we dwell on, and ultimately what shapes our hearts.
21 Sept 2026
Spiritual intelligence: The Partnership between Grace and Effort
What is the relationship between God’s grace and our effort? In this episode, we explore how spiritual intelligence grows when we stop seeing grace and effort as opposites and begin seeing them as partners. Grace gives us strength beyond our own, while effort creates the space for growth, transformation, and deeper connection with Jesus Christ. We don’t earn His grace—but through intentional effort, we learn how to receive it, trust it, and allow it to change us.
16 Sept 2026
Intro to Spiritual Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is becoming remarkably good at doing the thinking, creating, searching, and even problem-solving for us. But what happens when technology makes life easier while spiritual growth still requires effort?
In this new episode of Spiritualjutsu, I explore the difference between artificial intelligence and spiritual intelligence—and why our ability to hear God, discern truth, wrestle with questions, and intentionally become more like Jesus Christ may matter more than ever in an AI-driven world.
AI can give us answers. Spiritual intelligence helps us become.
28 Jul 2026
Feed My Sheep
Jesus’ invitation to “feed my sheep” is far more than a call to serve—it is an invitation to love God more deeply. Every act of genuine compassion, encouragement, forgiveness, and service becomes an expression of our love for Him. In this episode, we explore how caring for others doesn’t distract us from our relationship with God; it is one of the primary ways we draw closer to Him. As we feed His sheep, our hearts become more like the Shepherd’s, and our connection with Him grows in ways we could never experience through words alone.
28 Jul 2026
O Ye of Little Faith
Was Jesus really rebuking Peter when He said, “O thou of little faith”? What if we’ve misunderstood those words all along?
In this episode, we explore a powerful perspective: Peter didn’t lack faith—he had enough faith to step out of the boat and walk on water. His struggle wasn’t the absence of faith; it was a shift in focus. The moment Peter looked away from Christ and toward the storm, fear replaced peace.
Join me as we discover that Jesus’ invitation wasn’t to find more faith, but to realign our focus. Because faith grows strongest when our eyes remain fixed on Him, even in the middle of life’s greatest storms.
30 Jun 2026
Ye are the Light of the World.
What did Jesus really mean when He said, “Ye are the light of the world”? In this episode of Spiritualjutsu, we explore how Christ invites us not only to receive His light but to reflect it in our daily lives. Discover how small acts of faith, kindness, courage, and discipleship can illuminate the lives of those around you. As we draw closer to Jesus Christ, His light shines through us, becoming a beacon of hope in a world that desperately needs it.
23 Jun 2026
Come Unto Me
In this episode of Spiritualjutsu, we explore one of the Savior’s most powerful invitations: “Come unto me.” Jesus Christ does not ask us to simply work harder—He invites us to come closer. As we draw near to Him, we find strength for our struggles, peace in our challenges, and hope for the journey ahead. Discover why closeness to Christ is the key to overcoming life’s burdens.
19 Jun 2026
Neither Do I Condemn Thee
In this episode of Spiritualjutsu, we explore Jesus’ powerful words, “Neither do I condemn thee,” and discover that this story is about far more than mercy. As Christ responds to the woman caught in adultery, He demonstrates remarkable emotional intelligence—protecting the vulnerable, diffusing hostility, inviting self-reflection, and guiding everyone involved toward truth. Join us as we uncover how this timeless account teaches us to respond with wisdom, compassion, and Christlike understanding in our own relationships today.
15 Jun 2026
Rise, Take Up Thy Bed and Walk
In this episode of Spiritualjutsu, we explore one of Jesus’ most intriguing invitations: “Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.” Why did Jesus ask the healed man to carry the very thing that once carried him?
Together we’ll discover how Christ often doesn’t ask us to erase our past, but to transform it. The bed becomes a symbol of healing, testimony, and change. As we connect this miracle to our own lives, we’ll see how Jesus invites us to rise above old fears, old labels, and old limitations—and walk forward with Him.
11 Jun 2026
Peace, Be Still
In this episode of Spiritualjutsu, we explore the powerful moment when Jesus stood amid the storm and declared, “Peace, be still.” While the winds and waves obeyed His voice, this miracle teaches us something even deeper: Christ can calm the storms within us. Discover how faith in Jesus helps us replace panic with peace, fear with trust, and reaction with thoughtful response. No matter what challenges surround you, His presence can bring stillness to your heart and strength to move forward in faith.
11 Jun 2026
Follow Me
What does it really mean to follow Jesus Christ?
One of the greatest challenges of discipleship is that we often want clarity before commitment. We want to know the outcome, understand the path, and have our questions answered before we take the first step. Yet Christ’s invitation is different. He calls us to follow Him first, trusting that commitment often leads to clarity.
11 Jun 2026
Welcome and “Why Seek Ye the Living Among the Dead”
Welcome to the very first episode of Spiritualjutsu. I’m Mike Lafrance, and I’m grateful you’re here.
Spiritualjutsu is all about learning how to better manage and strengthen our spiritual lives through a more intimate and relevant connection with Jesus Christ. Together, we’ll explore scripture, gospel principles, and practical ways to draw closer to Him in our everyday lives.
Today’s episode focuses on a powerful question found in the New Testament: “Why seek ye the living among the dead?” These words were spoken by angels at the Savior’s tomb after His resurrection. They remind us that Jesus Christ is alive. Too often, we search for hope, peace, purpose, and healing in places that cannot truly give life. The invitation of the gospel is to seek the Living Christ
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