Title: No Relationship Beyond Repair
Speaker: Pastor Bill Allen
Date: 26th January 2026
Location: Gold Coast, Australia

Summary:

"There's no such thing as an irrevocably damaged relationship for those that look to the Lord and love the Lord." Episode 836 opens with a question most of us have asked at some point. Have you ever wrecked something so badly, a marriage, a friendship, a working relationship, that you assumed there was no way back?

The episode works through John chapter twenty one, the last chapter of John's Gospel. The disciples are unsettled after the resurrection, so Peter does the one thing he knows how to do and goes fishing. Jesus meets them on the shore with a fire already burning and breakfast already cooking. Then comes the conversation Peter has probably been dreading, three questions that mirror the three denials by the fire only weeks before.

The reading offered here is that Jesus is not reopening a wound. He is doing the opposite. By pointing Peter forward to a job that needs doing, feed my lambs, shepherd my sheep, feed my sheep, Jesus lifts him out of guilt and back into purpose. There is also a look at the friendship between Peter and John, why John is the one who recognises Jesus first and who he chooses to tell, and why the net breaking in Luke chapter five but holding here might be the whole point.

Key Points:
Peter carried weeks of guilt after the denials, and the shoreline meeting is most likely the first one to one conversation between him and Jesus since that night.
The three questions match the three denials, but the purpose is restoration rather than punishment. The cure for condemnation is being given something to do.
In Luke chapter five the net broke when the disciples worked in their own strength. Here the catch is bigger, the work is harder, and the net holds.
John recognises Jesus first and tells Peter, not the others, which shows a friendship untouched by what Peter had done. John had already moved past it.
When Peter asks what will happen to John, the answer is direct. That is not your concern, follow me.
The first two questions use agape, the love of God. The third uses phileo, the love of a brother, an invitation into a personal, walking alongside relationship.
Her sins were forgiven because she loved much. The questions that matter are whether we love the Lord, and whether we love the people around us.
A person cannot be truly strong until they confront their own weakness. Peter was brittle before Pentecost and a tower of strength afterwards.

Reference Scriptures:
John 21:1-25
John 21:15-17
John 21:25
Luke 5:1-11
John 14:13
John 17
John 19:26-27
Luke 22:61-62
Isaiah 42:3
1 Corinthians 12:12-21
Matthew 4:19
Jeremiah 31:34
Luke 7:36-50
John 12:1-8
Romans 3:23

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The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit https://therevivalfellowship.com 

© 2026 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.

Title: No Relationship Beyond Repair Speaker: Pastor Bill Allen Date: 26th January 2026 Location: Gold Coast, Australia
Summary:
"There's no such thing as an irrevocably damaged relationship for those that look to the Lord and love the Lord." Episode 836 opens with a question most of us have asked at some point. Have you ever wrecked something so badly, a marriage, a friendship, a working relationship, that you assumed there was no way back?
The episode works through John chapter twenty one, the last chapter of John's Gospel. The disciples are unsettled after the resurrection, so Peter does the one thing he knows how to do and goes fishing. Jesus meets them on the shore with a fire already burning and breakfast already cooking. Then comes the conversation Peter has probably been dreading, three questions that mirror the three denials by the fire only weeks before.
The reading offered here is that Jesus is not reopening a wound. He is doing the opposite. By pointing Peter forward to a job that needs doing, feed my lambs, shepherd my sheep, feed my sheep, Jesus lifts him out of guilt and back into purpose. There is also a look at the friendship between Peter and John, why John is the one who recognises Jesus first and who he chooses to tell, and why the net breaking in Luke chapter five but holding here might be the whole point.
Key Points:
<ul>
<li>Peter carried weeks of guilt after the denials, and the shoreline meeting is most likely the first one to one conversation between him and Jesus since that night.</li>
<li>The three questions match the three denials, but the purpose is restoration rather than punishment. The cure for condemnation is being given something to do.</li>
<li>In Luke chapter five the net broke when the disciples worked in their own strength. Here the catch is bigger, the work is harder, and the net holds.</li>
<li>John recognises Jesus first and tells Peter, not the others, which shows a friendship untouched by what Peter had done. John had already moved past it.</li>
<li>When Peter asks what will happen to John, the answer is direct. That is not your concern, follow me.</li>
<li>The first two questions use agape, the love of God. The third uses phileo, the love of a brother, an invitation into a personal, walking alongside relationship.</li>
<li>Her sins were forgiven because she loved much. The questions that matter are whether we love the Lord, and whether we love the people around us.</li>
<li>A person cannot be truly strong until they confront their own weakness. Peter was brittle before Pentecost and a tower of strength afterwards.</li>
</ul>
Reference Scriptures:
<ul>
<li>John 21:1-25</li>
<li>John 21:15-17</li>
<li>John 21:25</li>
<li>Luke 5:1-11</li>
<li>John 14:13</li>
<li>John 17</li>
<li>John 19:26-27</li>
<li>Luke 22:61-62</li>
<li>Isaiah 42:3</li>
<li>1 Corinthians 12:12-21</li>
<li>Matthew 4:19</li>
<li>Jeremiah 31:34</li>
<li>Luke 7:36-50</li>
<li>John 12:1-8</li>
<li>Romans 3:23</li>
</ul>
Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting <a href="https://podcastrevival.com">https://podcastrevival.com</a>&nbsp;
The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit <a href="https://therevivalfellowship.com">https://therevivalfellowship.com</a>&nbsp;
&copy; 2026 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.

Podcast Revival aims to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to people all around the world through inspiring talks from speakers of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. The podcast includes messages that offer instructions for salvation and encourage listeners to live a life in obedience to God.

You will hear speakers from various countries that share their personal experiences and insights from the Word of God, providing a truthful perspective on Christian life. Listeners can expect to hear stories of transformation and hope, along with practical tips and guidance for living a life that is grounded in the teachings of the Bible.

The podcast features topics such as salvation, miracles, faith, and the second coming of Jesus Christ, providing an experienced understanding of what it means to follow God. Listeners can also expect to hear readings from the Bible and discussions on how to apply biblical principles to everyday life.

Overall, Podcast Revival is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to have a relationship with God and grow in their understanding of the Christian faith and how to walk in the Spirit.

Romans 10 v 17
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Podcast Revival aims to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to people all around the world through inspiring talks from speakers of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. The podcast includes messages that offer instructions for salvation and encourage listeners to live a life in obedience to God.
You will hear speakers from various countries that share their personal experiences and insights from the Word of God, providing a truthful perspective on Christian life. Listeners can expect to hear stories of transformation and hope, along with practical tips and guidance for living a life that is grounded in the teachings of the Bible.
The podcast features topics such as salvation, miracles, faith, and the second coming of Jesus Christ, providing an experienced understanding of what it means to follow God. Listeners can also expect to hear readings from the Bible and discussions on how to apply biblical principles to everyday life.
Overall, Podcast Revival is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to have a relationship with God and grow in their understanding of the Christian faith and how to walk in the Spirit.
Romans 10 v 17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Podcast Revival

Talks straight from the Word of God.

Podcast Revival is a selection of talks from Revival Fellowship meetings from all across the globe.

Talks straight from the Word of God.
Podcast Revival is a selection of talks from Revival Fellowship meetings from all across the globe.

"There's no such thing as an irrevocably damaged relationship for those that look to the Lord." In John chapter twenty one, Peter has denied Jesus three times and gone back to fishing. Then Jesus turns up on the shore with breakfast ready and asks him three times, do you love me. This episode unpacks what is really happening in that conversation. Not a wound being reopened, but a man being lifted out of guilt and pointed at his purpose. Along the way, a look at the friendship between Peter and John, the net that did not break, and why confronting our weakness is what makes us strong.