Baldhead Bible Podcast
275 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsMost of the Bible is in story form, and my goal is to keep the power of the story while applying the truths of scripture. If you want to hear stories of great men and women from the Bible, with an application that is relevant to your life, then this is the podcast for you. New episodes will be added every Friday. If you wish to contact us, feel free to email us at [email protected]
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King Amaziah: Dude who's your God?
November 09, 2021 05:25 - 18 minutes - 15 MBKing Amaziah is a fool. The Bible says the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and fools despise wisdom and instruction. Well, King Amaziah was a fool because he followed God, but not wholeheartedly, and in that, he was a fool. Amaziah came to the throne at the age of 25, taking over from his murdered father, Jehoash. He had the chance to do what was right and to obey Yahweh and follow him all his days. But instead, Amaziah chose to imitate his father's heart and follow the LORD a l...
The bones of Elisha and faith in God: Stories of Elisha
November 02, 2021 06:52 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBThis week we say goodbye to the prophet Elisha. After 56 years of serving Yahweh, he finally gets to go home and be with the LORD he loves forever. But even on his deathbed, Elisha continues to minister and try to call the people of Israel back to the service and worship of Yahweh. He calls for the young apostate King of Northern Israel Jehoash and offers to bless him with a bow and arrows. Listen on to hear more of Elisha's final hours and the miracle Elisha performs even after death.
Joash do you own your faith? Stories of Elisha
October 26, 2021 04:31 - 27 minutes - 25 MBJoash was rescued from certain death by the heroics of Jehosheba and Jehoiada. Without their intervention, he would have indeed died. And then they instructed Joash in the things of the Lord and raised him to be a godly King once he took back the throne from the wicked Queen Athaliah. Joash even demonstrated his faith by caring enough to prioritize rebuilding the temple of the Lord. Joash loved Yahweh and was going to be a godly King the rest of his days. But then Jehoiada died, and Joash now...
Jehosheba and Facing Evil: Stories of Elisha
October 19, 2021 05:32 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBJehosheba is a name that I want you to remember. I hope her name goes down in history as one of the great women of faith. Because without her choice to stand up to evil, we wouldn't have the Messiah, the Davidic line would have been lost forever. Who is she and what is her story? Listen to this week's podcast to hear more about her and her courageous act.
Jehu and an incomplete obedience: Stories of Elisha
October 12, 2021 05:20 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWe are in a cosmic battle. The forces of darkness versus the forces of light. Yahweh versus Satan. And you are part of this great battle. Our story this week makes the case that God will use you to accomplish His will on earth. And when He does use you, will you follow the call and be fully surrendered to His will? Or will you be like Jehu and instead offer an "incomplete obedience"? Listen on to hear the rest of the story of Jehu.
Jezebel, Jehoram and Jehu: Stories of Elisha
October 05, 2021 05:39 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBElisha sends one of the sons of the prophets to find Jehu, a commander in the army of Northern Israel, and to anoint him the new King of Israel. The only problem is that Israel already has a King, and his name is Jehoram. And Jehoram and the King of Judah, Ahaziah, are friends who will work together to help each other maintain their throne. But this command to anoint Jehu King of Israel came from God through Elisha. How is this going to happen? How will God affect His will against two powerfu...
He Died to No One's Regret: Stories of Elisha
September 28, 2021 05:26 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBWhat would you like to have put on your tombstone at the end of your life? What would you want God to say about your life, its work, and whether your life was worthy of praise? Would you want God to say you died to no one's regret? Well, God did say that about someone, and this week we will learn more about this man and the sad cautionary tale that his life takes. To follow along read 2 Kings 8 and 2 Chronicles 21.
Two Stories, One Good and One Bad: Stories of Elisha
September 21, 2021 14:18 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThe writer of 2 Kings loves to talk about the wonders of Yahweh, especially as seen through the work and ministry of the Prophet Elijah. We have been hearing about some of his stories that are found in 2 Kings. This week we get to hear two of them: one good and one bad. Both of them show God working in mysterious ways, and both involve our man Elisha. Listen on to find out what happens.
The Siege of Samaria: Stories of Elisha
September 14, 2021 05:58 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBThis week we tell one of the saddest and most horrific stories in the Bible. It reveals the depths of depravity that humanity can fall too, while also revealing the miracle-working God that Elisha serves. I want to warn parents and younger listeners that this week's episode contains material that might be too scary and emotional for younger children and some adults. So please read the end of chapter six in Second Kings first before proceeding.
Lord Open His Eyes: Stories of Elisha
September 07, 2021 03:46 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBHave you ever asked the Lord for help over something that you feel is too trivial a concern for the God of the whole universe? Well, in this week's story, we hear a cry for help that seems pretty mundane: I lost my friend's ax. But how God responds, through His servant Elisha, is an encouraging story to make all our requests known to God. And then we end with one of the best demonstrations of the supernatural world written in the Bible. So this week, we go from the commonplace to the sublime,...
Don't Do It Gehazi: Stories of Elisha
August 31, 2021 14:19 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBElisha was the man, the new prophet of Israel. And God has been using him and working miracle after miracle through Elisha's ministry. Alongside him, this whole time, was his servant Gehazi. He was there when they met the Shumannite widow; he was there when God raised her son back to life. But along the way, there have been some troubling signs that Gehazi is not all that he pretends to be. And with this week's story, Gehazi's true colors are revealed. Listen on to find out and be reminded of...
Naaman Believes God: Stories of Elisha
August 24, 2021 04:34 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBElisha is establishing himself as the prophet who now speaks for Yahweh. With miracle after miracle, Elisha proves that God is working through him, and the writer of 2 Kings wants his readers to see that as well. This week we see Elisha used by God to perform a miracle without even meeting or touching the healed person. It is the story of Naaman, and if you have ever faced suffering and wondered how to make sense of it all? Well, this week's episode is an important one for you to hear. It is ...
A widow and a broken heart: Stories of Elisha
August 17, 2021 10:51 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBThe work of Elisha, and the miracles he performs, continue to amaze and reaffirm that Elisha truly is God's man. He is enjoying time alone on Mount Carmel, worshiping God, and studying. But his peace is interrupted by the arrival of a woman and her desperate plea. What is so terrible that it would make her travel 4 - 5 hours to find Elisha? And how does Elisha help a widow and her children who are facing tragedy and abandonment? Listen on to find out.
Dig a Trench: Stories of Elisha
August 10, 2021 11:04 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBA three King alliance comes to Elisha for help. They are dying from thirst in the desert as they march towards a battle with the Moabite King Mesha. If they don't get water to their troops, many of their fighting men will perish right there in the desert, and they will certainly lose the battle. They have come to Elisha to find out whether their current calamity is the will of the Lord and if Yahweh's desire is for them to fail in their mission. Elisha knows the answer and the wonderful way G...
Baldhead Bible Live: Preaching King Asa and a Heart Wholeheartedly Devoted to God
August 03, 2021 05:54 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBThis week I am sharing a sermon I gave yesterday at Bennington Bible church in Bennington, KS. I have just finished a week of camp at East Iowa Bible Camp and a weekend speaking at Bennington Bible Church. So, needless to say, I am exhausted and have run out of time to produce a new episode for this week. What I am sharing this week is a sermon I gave at Bennington Bible on the life of King Asa and what we can learn from his life to serve Jesus better today. I hope this sermon gives you a gli...
Elisha takes the Mantle and this podcasts favorite verse in the Bible
July 27, 2021 05:03 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBElisha just saw his mentor taken up to heaven in a whirlwind with a fiery chariot trailing right behind. Elijah did leave one thing behind: his cloak, his mantle, the sign that Elisha is now the new Prophet of Israel. The spirit of God now rests on Elisha. But how is Elisha going to prove it? Will God work through Elisha as He did with Elijah? Listen to this week's podcast to discover how God demonstrates to a watching world that Elisha is now His man.
Elijah and the Whirlwind Ride to Heaven
July 20, 2021 05:14 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBThis is it. This is Elijah's final day on earth before he gets to be with Yahweh forever. And this is also the day Elisha takes the mantle of head prophet, and the spirit of God will now rest on him. This is a big day for both of them and a wonderful story to tell. Listen on to find out what happens. To follow along, turn to 2 Kings, chapters 1 and 2.
King Jehoshaphat you need to trust in the Lord: The Divided Kingdom Series
July 13, 2021 05:49 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBKing Jehoshaphat was Asa's son and became King of Southern Israel after the death of his father. Jehoshaphat was a good King and walked in the ways of the Lord and kept covenant with Yahweh. Here is a part of his story from 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles. Hopefully, it will be a reminder not to be afraid but instead to trust in the Lord.
King Jehoshaphat you need to trust in the Lord
July 13, 2021 05:49 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBKing Jehoshaphat was Asa's son and became King of Southern Israel after the death of his father. Jehoshaphat was a good King and walked in the ways of the Lord and kept covenant with Yahweh. Here is a part of his story from 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles. Hopefully, it will be a reminder not to be afraid but instead to trust in the Lord. There was a long pause at the beginning of the previous Jehoshaphat recording, so this is the new one.
Baldhead Bible Live: Counselor in Training devotional from Stoney Point camp 2021
June 29, 2021 04:13 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBMy wife Peggy and I just got back from speaking and ministering at Stoney Point Camp. As part of our ministry there I gave a devotional every morning during counselor in training (CIT) week. This weeks podcast is a recording from one of those devotionals. Part narrative, part traditional sermon, I hope it gives you a better sense of my heart for camp ministry and also a better understanding of how you can live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.
Baldhead Bible Live: Chapel time from Stoney Point camp June 2021
June 22, 2021 03:10 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week is a live recording of chapel from Stoney Point camp. The recording may be a little rough but I hope you catch a sense of the excitement and energy found in an average chapel at camp. There is no beginning jingle or music, instead you are dropped straight into chapel. This week we are going through the life of Asa.
Baldhead Bible Live: Junior Chapel from 2019
June 15, 2021 04:49 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBI am at camp for the next two weeks, so I will not put out my regular podcast. Instead, I will be sharing live recordings of what a Baldhead Bible chapel is like. This week I am sharing the last chapel in a series on the life of Jacob that I did at Trout Creek Bible Camp back in 2019. By experiencing a whole chapel from Bible quiz time all the way to the final prayer, I hope that you will get a better understanding of what our ministry is like at summer camps and what the Baldhead Bible exper...
King Ahab and the Supernatural World
June 08, 2021 04:32 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThe final days of King Ahab are an interesting glimpse into how the natural and supernatural worlds intermingle. King Ahab of Northern Israel and King Jehosophat of Judah decide to take back Ramoth-Gilead from Ben-Hadad II, the King of Syria. Before they decide to go into battle, Jehosophat asks for a prophet of Yahweh to seek the Lord. What happens next is God pulling back the veil and showing us just a glimpse of the supernatural world. Listen to this week's podcast to find out more about h...
King Ahab and Naboth's Vineyard
June 01, 2021 04:37 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBHave you ever seen a grown man throw a fit and pout and sulk around like a bratty little kid? Well, I have, and it might have been me, and it was not pretty. This week, we hear a story from the life of King Ahab where he did not get what he wanted, so he threw a fit and cried on his bed. But you know who saw it? Do you know who came to Ahab and told him there was a way to work all of this out? Well, listen to this week's podcast to find out and how God used it all to accomplish His will in th...
King Ahab and the Wounded Prophet
May 25, 2021 10:34 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWe take a break from the story of Elijah to follow some events from the life of King Ahab. We are working our way through the book of First Kings, and the writer of First Kings stops the story of Elijah to look at another dumb move from Ahab. It involved a guy named Ben-Hadad the II and one of the Sons of the Prophets getting punched in the face. Listen on to find out more about this unique story and another important lesson on the sovereignty of God.
Elijah and the Thin Silence: Part Five in the Elijah series
May 18, 2021 04:25 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBElijah just defeated 450 prophets of Baal; he just ran 30 plus miles in the power of the Lord and outran Ahab's chariot. He saw the Lord rain down fire from heaven, he saw the Lord raise a young lad from the dead, and he saw the Lord provide rain, gallons of it as His word. But when he receives a threat from Queen Jezebel, it makes him so afraid he begins to run and run and run in fear. Why? What is it about Jezebel's threat that makes Elijah so fearful? Listen to this week's episode to find ...
Elijah Battles the Prophets of Baal: Part Four in the Elijah Series
May 11, 2021 04:41 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThis story recounts Elijah taking on the prophets of Baal. On the outside, that is all it looks like: a struggle between Elijah and 450 prophets of Baal. But in reality, it is a clash of supernatural forces, and it reveals the bigger struggle of Yahweh against the forces of darkness that strive to destroy all that is good and holy. Listen on as we see this grand battle play out at this decisive moment in the grand narrative of God working the long plan of salvation out in the lives of His peo...
Elijah and the widow boy: from death to life again: Episode Three in the Elijah series
May 04, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBElijah is living with a widow and her son. He is enjoying the family life and the endless pancakes. But then tragedy strikes. In the middle of this tragedy, God works a miracle through Elijah, reminding those who listen that God should always get the glory even in the middle of difficult times.
Elijah, the widow woman, her widow boy and endless pancakes: Part Two in the Elijah series
April 27, 2021 04:25 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBElijah is on the run, being hunted by Ahab and Jezebel. Where is he going to hide for three years until this famine ends? Where in Northern Israel can he go not to be found? Well, maybe the Lord knows the best place to send him is not somewhere in Israel but somewhere outside of Israel. Gentile territory. And who better to take care of Elijah than the poorest member of society at that time. Man, when God works, He likes to work in ways that give Him the glory. And in this week's story, there ...
Meet Elijah the Prophet: Part One in the Elijah Series
April 20, 2021 05:01 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBElijah. One of the great heroes of the Bible. We have done a four-part series on Elijah before, but we would like to look at his story afresh. A verse by verse retelling of the whole of Elijah's story. It also is an important part of the story of I Kings and the story of Israel in general. Elijah is a man that God asked to stand up against a culture going in the opposite direction of where Yahweh wanted his people to go. And yet, he had the bravery and determination to do what God asked him t...
King Ahab, Jezebel and Hiel: Part Eight in the Divided Kingdom Series
April 13, 2021 05:02 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThe Kingdom of Israel is divided between Judah in the Southern half and Israel in the North. Judah is a mixed bag of King's: some good and some bad. But Northern Israel has nothing but bad Kings. They all did what was evil in the sight of the Lord. And they did it continuously. Culminating in the worst of the lot so far: King Omri. The Bible says he did more evil than all who went before him. So that is it. The worst. The Moat (Mostevil of all time). Except Omri wasn't the worst. Oh no. The w...
Five Evil Kings: Part Seven in the Divided Kingdom Series
April 06, 2021 04:52 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBFive Kings of Northern Israel, and five Kings that it was said of them that they did evil continuously. What sins do you have to commit that the Lord writes EVIL over your story? It comes down to one basic thing, and you know what it is? Well, listen to this week's podcast to find out.
Asa and keeping on doing the hard work: Part Six in the Divided Kingdom series
March 30, 2021 03:58 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week we get to learn about a King called Asa. We nearly named one of our sons after him and his inspiring story. I hope this week's story will encourage you to not give up on doing what is right, even though no one around you wants to. You can easily get discouraged when you feel you are the only one trying to live for the Lord. I hope Asa's story will encourage you to keep doing the hard work of righteousness and NOT GIVE UP.
Rehoboam and Jeroboam: Which God are you Following?: Part Five in the Divided Kingdom Series
March 23, 2021 04:25 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBTwo Kings who had every chance to do great. They were given blessing upon blessing by God. All they had to do was follow God and Him alone, and their thrones and reigns would be established forever. But their choices revealed their true hearts, and at the end of their lives, they were known as men who did evil in the sight of the Lord. Why? What was their great downfall? Listen on to find out.
Listen to the Voice of the Lord and Live: Part Four in the series on the Divided Kingdom
March 16, 2021 05:57 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBRehoboam is the King of Judah; Jeroboam is the King of Northern Israel. Sadly, Jeroboam is leading the 10 northern tribes away from the worship of Yahweh towards worshipping false gods. He began his own priesthood and his own sacred and high places. He created two golden calves where the people of Northern Israel came to pay homage to these false gods. Today's story shows God's grace to call His people back, but it also shows how quickly a people can choose to apostatize. Ultimately, Jeroboam...
Rehoboam and Jeroboam Who Do You Listen To?: Part Three in the Divided Kingdom Series
March 09, 2021 05:13 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBRehoboam is the son of King Solomon and has inherited the throne from Father. At the age of 41, he ascends the throne and is now King of Israel. He heads to the town of Shechem to be crowned, but waiting for him is his Father's adversary: Jeroboam. Jeroboam has a proposal for him, and answering Jeroboam will change the course of both their lives. Listen on to find out how.
King Solomon Picks the Wrong Friends: Part Two in the Divided Kingdom Series
March 02, 2021 05:06 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBKing Solomon has been granted wisdom from God. God has also blessed him with wealth beyond comprehension and success on every front for the nation he rules. God has rewarded him again and again, giving Solomon blessing upon blessing. So what does Solomon do in response? He starts worshipping other gods. Why did he do that? And how dumb can the wisest man in the world be? Listen on to find out.
King Solomon asks for Wisdom: Part One in the Divided Kingdom Series
February 23, 2021 12:20 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBSolomon is now the ruler of Israel. He inherits a kingdom that has its problems, but he also inherits a kingdom on the verge of breathtaking prosperity. Solomon sees the task before him, and it must seem daunting. But what is he to do? How is he to manage it all? He goes to sleep, overwhelmed by the thought of ruling as King, and then something happens. Something truly amazing. What is it? Listen on to find out.
David, Solomon and the passage to glory: Part Sixteen in the series on David
February 16, 2021 05:52 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThis is the final chapter in David's story here on earth. The man who went from shepherd boy to King, from the sweet psalmist of Israel to murderer. He was a complicated individual. But through it all, this one thing was constant, he was passionately loyal to one God and one God only: Yahweh. As usual, David cannot just go quietly into that good night. Hear the exciting last days of David on this week's podcast.
David and the Destroying Angel: Part Fifteen in the series on David
February 09, 2021 00:58 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBDavid is near the end of his life as we come to the end of 2 Samuel. In this story, we hear about David's last great transgression against the Lord, that of taking a census improperly. But there are some fascinating dimensions to this story that you have to hear, such as why the Lord incites David to sin by taking this census? Why is it the Lord inciting David in 2 Samuel, but in the parallel passage in I Chronicles 21, Satan is doing the inciting? And how did the Angel of the Lord factor in ...
David and his mighty men: Part Fourteen in the Series on David
February 02, 2021 04:03 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBDavid is nearing the end of his life, and he is officially getting old. As David comes to the end of his life, he wants to remind the world of the 37 mighty men that helped him rise to power and his battles against Saul and later the Philistines. Who were these mighty men? What did they do? Listen on to hear stories of some of their exciting exploits.
David and the Giants: Part Thirteen in the Series on David as King
January 26, 2021 04:07 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBWe are nearing the end of the life of David. In many ways, his story is coming to an end. The writer of 2 Samuel now pulls some exciting moments from David's life and places them in conjunction with a beautiful Psalm written by David. One of those moments that the writer picks is David and his men fighting giants named Goliath and Ishbi Benob. And one unusual giant who could probably type this summary a lot faster than me. Turn to 2 Samuel 21 - 22 to follow along.
David Becomes King Again: Part Twelve in the Series on David
January 19, 2021 00:38 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBDavid won and defeated Absalom. He is now KIng, for a second time. Great. But now what? How will David retake the throne? Will Israel accept him back with open arms? Is there another usurper around the corner waiting to try to stab David in the back? Listen on to this week's episode to find out.
David, Absalom and the Battle for Israel
January 12, 2021 05:53 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBDavid has to fight. Absalom has amassed his army of 12,000 soldiers and is ready to take on David's army of only 2 - 4,000 men. Vastly outnumbered, David will surely lose this battle. Or will he? David is considered a military genius, and he has a plan. Plus, he has Yahweh on his side; could he ever lose? Listen on to find out what happens. To follow along, turn to 2 Samuel 17, 18, and 19.
David, Absalom and the Battle for Israel: Part Eleven in the Series on David
January 12, 2021 05:53 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBDavid has to fight. Absalom has amassed his army of 12,000 soldiers and is ready to take on David's army of only 2 - 4,000 men. Vastly outnumbered, David will surely lose this battle. Or will he? David is considered a military genius, and he has a plan. Plus, he has Yahweh on his side; could he ever lose? Listen on to find out what happens.
David, Ahitophel and Hope: Part Ten in the series on King David
January 05, 2021 06:11 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBHope. This week's episode is all about two perspectives on hope: one man in the depths of despair that still has some, and the other, at the top of the power structure, next to the King, who has none. How can this be? And who are they? Listen to this week's episode to find out.
David Runs from Absalom: Part Nine in the series on King David
December 29, 2020 01:12 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBDavid and Absalom are finally reconciled . . . or are they? Absalom is working behind David's back, building a coalition of the discontented. And now is the time to spring the trap. WIll Absalom be successful? Will David lose his throne to his son? Listen on to find out.
Absalom Kills Amnon: Part Eight in the Series on David as King
December 22, 2020 05:33 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIt looks like Amnon, the Crown Prince of Israel, got away with a heinous crime committed against his half-sister Tamar. It was a travesty that his father, King David, did nothing to enact some sense of justice in the situation. Amnon got off scot-free . . . or did he? There was someone watching; it was Tamar's brother Absalom. And he knew what happened. And like a patient hunter stalking his prey, he was waiting for the perfect moment to pounce. Here what happened next on this week's episode.
Amnon and Tamar: Part Seven in the series on King David
December 15, 2020 13:09 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWARNING: THIS EPISODE HAS ADULT LEVEL CONTENT. Sadly, I have to use that disclaimer at the front, but it also reminds me once again of how scripture does not pull any punches. It tells the best and the worst of the people that inhabit its pages, and here is an example of the worst of humanity. This is one of the saddest stories in the Bible and one that I wish had never occurred. But it is also a story that we, as a culture, need to heed. It is a story that we, as parents, need to listen to, ...
You are the man David: Part Six in the series on David as King
December 08, 2020 05:01 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBDavid has just had committed adultery with Bathsheba, had Uriah the Hittite murdered, and now has a new beautiful wife and bouncing baby boy to boot. All looks great in the David household. But then, God comes to Nathan the prophet and tells him a story that he wants told to David. What is that story? Turn to 2 Samuel 12, and then listen to this podcast to find out.