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Bible Connection

30 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

The Bible, in its pages are the words of Moses, Isaiah, Paul, and others, long ago saints who took part in the story God was writing in their day and is still writing in ours. But, the Bible is more than the words of departed saints. It is the Word of God. Through the Bible the creator of the universe speaks to us. The Bible is powerful. How could it not be? Bible connection is a podcast where we talk about the Bible and how it connects to every facet of life imaginable.

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Drawing on King Jesus with Butch Hartman

December 08, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 23.9 MB

Butch Hartman spent years developing cartoons like The Fairly Odd Parents and Danny Phantom for Nickelodeon. But when he met Jesus when he was 37 his whole life changed and he dedicated his life to teaching children about the Bible. The Bible Connection Podcast sat down with him to better understand the intersection of his faith with his work and learn more about his new project called The Garden, a cartoon created to teach children stories and lessons from the Bible. See the Garden Bible ...

Confident Christianity with Mary Jo Sharp

October 19, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 48.9 MB

Mary Jo Sharp has spent years teaching people how to defend their faith and engage with people who disagree with Christianity. In this episode, she shares her personal story of doubt and belief and teaches us how important it is to always go back to Scripture. Connect with Mary Jo Sharp:  Mary Jo Sharp website: https://maryjosharp.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confidentchristianity/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaryJoSharp  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIN...

Unleashing Ordinary Christians with Mark Mittelberg

October 12, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 61 MB

Mark Mittelberg has been following where Christ leads for over 40 years. He’s developed a passion and a calling to equip and unleash ordinary Christians to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. Mark shares his story, how the Lord has worked in his life, and, through his partnership with Lee Strobel, how he’s able to help teach practical apologetics to the next generation.    Connect with Mark Mark’s Website: https://markmittelberg.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkMittelberg...

Scripture and Imagination with Michael Card

October 05, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 47.3 MB

For the past forty years, Michael Card’s music has touched the lives of countless people. On this episode of the Bible Connection Podcast, Michael tells us about his lifelong passion for engaging the Word of God and even plays a song for us. Connect with Michael Michael’s Website: https://www.michaelcard.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelCardMusic/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQI32_GIl-iWjvJo3X_LSdg The Gomer Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU_NR6...

The Jesus I Know with Kathie Lee Gifford

September 28, 2023 14:03 - 29 minutes - 52.3 MB

During an Emmy Award-winning career that spans over 40 years, Kathie Lee Gifford has allowed the Lord to place her in unique positions to impact others for the Kingdom. She joins the podcast to talk about her walk with Jesus and how that has helped her love others as Jesus loves them.   Connect with Kathie Lee   Kathie Lee’s Website: https://www.kathieleegifford.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/KathieLGifford  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathieleegiffordspage  Instagra...

The Wonder of God with Harris III

September 21, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 97.1 MB

By the time he turned 21, Haris III had made over a million dollars performing magic. By the age of 22, he lost it all. Going through that process forced him to question many things about the world and his life. Those questions led him on a faith journey where he learned how important it is to maintain a sense of wonder and a sense that there is something more and greater in the world.  Harris shares with the Bible Connection Podcast how important it is to know real truth and real joy so y...

Rhythms of Renewal with Rebekah Lyons

September 14, 2023 16:16 - 47 minutes - 85.1 MB

Author, blogger, and speaker Rebekkah Lyons joins the Bible Connection Podcast to talk about her ministry, Q, that encourages faithful Christians at the forefront of culture to ask and answer big questions in the modern age. She talks about her experience with anxiety and panic attacks that ushered her into a faith journey of trusting God for rescue and freedom and shares what she has learned that helps her reset her mind and armor herself against temptation. Connect with Rebekah and her m...

Words of Life with Brian Bird

September 07, 2023 09:03 - 42 minutes - 77 MB

What does it look like to be a Jesus follower in Hollywood? TV and film producer and screenwriter Brian Bird sits down with The Bible Connection Podcast to discuss his faith journey and the importance of telling Christ-centered stories to the entire world. He talks about the power of story and the impact we can have for God’s Kingdom through telling His story. Connect with Brian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brbird/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/brbird?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7C...

Soul Rest with Curtis Zackery

August 31, 2023 15:55 - 37 minutes - 68.2 MB

Curtis Zackery joins us on this episode of The Bible Connection Podcast to talk about his new book, Soul Rest. This book was born out of Curtis’ own history with finding identity in his work and his ministry and seeks to show how often we push to do more of God’s Work without stopping to see if God is with us in the work. In the Bible, God gives us the example of resting from work and finding refreshment in the work only God can do - a practice that Curtis stresses the importance of today. A...

Jesus Over Everything with Lisa Whittle

July 20, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 49.6 MB

I n this episode of the BIble Connection Podcast, Lisa Whittle talks about her realization, gleaned from her study of the Bible, that Jesus is to be placed over everything in her life and how hard it is to realize that goal. Even though it can feel like a heady to-do list, Lisa explains how placing Jesus over everything is actually a way to uncomplicate your life and operate the way the Bible says you should.    She talks about lies that we often believe about service. That we often get ...

Designing the Word with Klaus Krogh

July 06, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 21.1 MB

For 32 years, Klaus Krogh has created and operated a graphic design company dedicated to doing the best possible quality of work on every single project. Designing Bibles and typesetting the Word of God quickly became the core of the business. In this episode of the Bible Connection Podcast, Klaus tells the story of 2K/Denmark, the philosophy behind everything he does, and how his faith and his love have driven him to create beautiful Bibles because he knows it can change lives. Social Lin...

Believing for It with CeCe Winans

May 03, 2022 16:37 - 27 minutes - 49 MB

Through an incredible life and ministry of trusting in God and relying on His guidance, CeCe Winans, the best-selling female gospel artist of all time, has pointed millions of people to the love of Jesus. She sat down with the Bible Connection Podcast to talk about her career and how important it has been for her to stay connected to the truth found in the Scripture.   Social Links:  CeCe Winans website: http://cecewinans.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecewinans/?hl=en T...

Love Thy Neighbor with Thomas Hunter

January 21, 2020 15:20 - 37 minutes - 69.6 MB

Thomas Hunter began his career in athletics, first as a player and then as a coach. Through the calling of the Holy Spirit, Thomas followed God into a career in Community Relations for the Davidson County Sheriff's Office as well as pastoring Nehemiah Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville. Through his multi-vocational ministry, Thomas Hunter has touched countless lives around Nashville.    In the 12th episode of the Bible Connection podcast, Thomas shares with us how important it is to ...

Love Heals with Becca Stevens

January 14, 2020 15:51 - 38 minutes - 70.8 MB

Through her life-changing work and ministry, Becca Stevens has received national recognition. She was awarded the 2016 Hero of the Year by CNN as well as a Champion of Change by the White House. An ordained Episcopal priest, Becca founded Thistle Farms to help women break out of the horrible cycle of abuse and addiction. Since its founding in 1997, Thistle Farms has changed and saved the lives of countless women.    In the 11th episode of the Bible Connection podcast, Becca tells us her ...

Love God Greatly with Angela Perritt

December 30, 2019 22:26 - 32 minutes - 36.9 MB

Love God Greatly is a ministry designed to help women follow the greatest commandment: to love God with all of their heart, soul, mind, and strength. Based out of founder Angela Perritt’s home in Dallas, Love God Greatly reaches over 500,000 thousand women in over 100 countries with Bible Studies in their own language. A team of volunteers sacrificially give of their time and resources to translate these valuable resources into their country’s languages so that every woman can read and under...

Good News of Great Joy with Max Lucado

December 26, 2019 18:20 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MB

For over 30 years, pastor and writer Max Lucado has been encouraging others with his powerful ministry. In this episode of the Bible Connection podcast, Max shares his journey into writing and the different places his books have taken him over the years. From Brazil to San Antonio, Texas, Mas has worked hard to develop his spiritual gifts and share them with others.    In his most recent book, How Happiness Happens, Max examines the current state of happiness in the modern world. Anxiety...

On Wings Like Eagles with Tammie Jo Shults

December 16, 2019 23:16 - 32 minutes - 37.2 MB

Before becoming a hero during a catastrophic moment on one Southwest flight, Tammie Jo Shults spent a lifetime faithfully serving the Lord as a pilot. In a lot of ways, she had to blaze her own trail in the world of aviation and she faced major obstacles along the way. From a pilot telling her to “find something women can do” at a career fair to being rejected by the Air Force and Army, Tammie Jo relied on the Lord to guide her into a successful career as a pilot for the U.S. Navy.  After ...

Truth For Today with Sean McDowell

December 10, 2019 17:26 - 39 minutes - 44.7 MB

Sean McDowell has a long history with the theological discipline of apologetics. His father, Josh McDowell, has authored or co-authored over 150 books, including Evidence That Demands a Verdict, A Ready Defense, and More Than a Carpenter. Following in his father’s footsteps, Sean McDowell is an Associate Professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, the author of several books on Christian apologetics, intelligent design, and youth ministry.  ...

Hands and Feet

November 27, 2019 17:27 - 56 minutes - 64.4 MB

In this episode of Bible Connection, Will and Andrea McGinniss share the journey of the Hands and Feet Project, a ministry serving orphaned and abandoned (restavek) children of Haiti. Started in 2004 by the members of Christian band Audio Adrenaline, of which Will is one of the founding members, Hands and Feet pre-dated Haiti’s national social services organization and the devastating hurricane and earthquake that brought the world’s attention to the nation.   Initially, Will and Andrea ...

Hands and Feet with Will and Andrea McGinniss

November 27, 2019 17:27 - 56 minutes - 64.4 MB

In this episode of Bible Connection, Will and Andrea McGinniss share the journey of the Hands and Feet Project, a ministry serving orphaned and abandoned (restavek) children of Haiti. Started in 2004 by the members of Christian band Audio Adrenaline, of which Will is one of the founding members, Hands and Feet pre-dated Haiti’s national social services organization and the devastating hurricane and earthquake that brought the world’s attention to the nation.   Initially, Will and Andrea ...

The Words of God with Dr. Hall Harris and Dr. Daniel B. Wallace

November 19, 2019 03:48 - 36 minutes - 41.2 MB

Making the Bible available to people in their own language has been the sacred task of scholars for centuries. In fact, 16th century English translator William Tyndale, whose work greatly informed the King James Bible about 80 years later, stated that his goal was to make a Bible that a ploughboy could understand.    Today’s translators, such as Dallas Theological Seminary scholars Dr. W. Hall Harris and Dr. Daniel B. Wallace, continue this responsibility. But today’s technology has allo...

The Words of God

November 19, 2019 03:48 - 36 minutes - 41.2 MB

Making the Bible available to people in their own language has been the sacred task of scholars for centuries. In fact, 16th century English translator William Tyndale, whose work greatly informed the King James Bible about 80 years later, stated that his goal was to make a Bible that a ploughboy could understand.    Today’s translators, such as Dallas Theological Seminary scholars Dr. W. Hall Harris and Dr. Daniel B. Wallace, continue this responsibility. But today’s technology has allo...

A Good Father with Chad Veach

November 12, 2019 01:24 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MB

Pastor Chad Veach founded the Los Angeles-based Zoe Church, named for the Greek word, zoe (pronounced zo-ay) which means abundant life, or absolute fullness of life. An abundant life in Jesus does not avoid the suffering of a broken world, but provides hope for tomorrow and strength for today.   In this episode, Chad discusses the day when he and his wife Julia received the devastating diagnosis that their first born, Georgia, was born with a brain disorder. In this dark time, he clung t...

A Good Father

November 12, 2019 01:24 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MB

Pastor Chad Veach founded the Los Angeles-based Zoe Church, named for the Greek word, zoe (pronounced zo-ay) which means abundant life, or absolute fullness of life. An abundant life in Jesus does not avoid the suffering of a broken world, but provides hope for tomorrow and strength for today.   In this episode, Chad discusses the day when he and his wife Julia received the devastating diagnosis that their first born, Georgia, was born with a brain disorder. In this dark time, he clung t...

Bloom in the Dark

November 05, 2019 15:42 - 36 minutes - 42.1 MB

Many people have pain and wounds they don’t talk about. Fear and shame create a cycle of isolation and hopelessness. But the Bible is light to these dark places.   After suffering decades of abuse of all kinds, Paula found herself as a single mom in a new city, jobless, with three young boys to homeschool. In these circumstances, she heard God’s call to start a ministry helping people still caught in the darkness of brokenness and shame. Bloom in the Dark started with real, raw stories o...

Bloom in the Dark with Paula Mosher Wallace

November 05, 2019 15:42 - 36 minutes - 42.1 MB

Many people have pain and wounds they don’t talk about. Fear and shame create a cycle of isolation and hopelessness. But the Bible is light to these dark places.   After suffering decades of abuse of all kinds, Paula found herself as a single mom in a new city, jobless, with three young boys to homeschool. In these circumstances, she heard God’s call to start a ministry helping people still caught in the darkness of brokenness and shame. Bloom in the Dark started with real, raw stories o...

The Blueprint with JP Pokluda

October 29, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 39.9 MB

The Scriptures could not be more current as they speak into the very real questions and struggles people face every day. Pastor Jonathan “JP” Pokluda talks about using the Bible as a blueprint given by a loving God to a culture hungry for answers and hope.    Episode Links:  Welcome to Adulting Harris Creek Baptist Church: https://www.harriscreek.org/ The Porch at Watermark Community Church: https://www.watermark.org/dallas/ministries/the-porch   Recommended Bible Resource: ...

The Blueprint

October 29, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 39.9 MB

The Scriptures could not be more current as they speak into the very real questions and struggles people face every day. Pastor Jonathan “JP” Pokluda talks about using the Bible as a blueprint given by a loving God to a culture hungry for answers and hope.    Episode Links:  Welcome to Adulting Harris Creek Baptist Church: https://www.harriscreek.org/ The Porch at Watermark Community Church: https://www.watermark.org/dallas/ministries/the-porch   Recommended Bible Resource: ...

Atlanta Dream Center With Pastor Paul and Patty Palmer

October 09, 2019 19:03 - 31 minutes - 36.1 MB

The Bible says love is an action word. In this episode of BibleConnection, Pastor Paul Palmer shares how the Atlanta Dream Center began from a simple beginning to a multi-faceted ministry with programs to reach, rescue and restore children and families in need, the homeless, and the sexually exploited.   Episode Links:  Atlanta Dream Center: https://atldreamcenter.com/   Recommended Bible Resource: The Open Bible  For over 40 years, The Open Bible has helped people easily naviga...

Atlanta Dream Center

October 09, 2019 19:03 - 31 minutes - 36.1 MB

The Bible says love is an action word. In this episode of BibleConnection, Pastor Paul Palmer shares how the Atlanta Dream Center began from a simple beginning to a multi-faceted ministry with programs to reach, rescue and restore children and families in need, the homeless, and the sexually exploited.   Episode Links:  Atlanta Dream Center: https://atldreamcenter.com/   Recommended Bible Resource: The Open Bible  For over 40 years, The Open Bible has helped people easily naviga...

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