Bible Geeks Podcast
229 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsConversations in biblical geek with Ryan Joy and Bryan Schiele
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Episode 73 - "Enjoy Your Breakfast!"
August 06, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBLearn From the Lord’s Enemies The Pharisees weren’t cartoon villains, they were real people known for taking their religion seriously — yet the Lord’s rebukes have made them infamous. And if we don’t take his warnings seriously, we can become the second coming of the Pharisees! So, this week we share some Deeep Thoughts, asking, “Is there a little bit of Pharisee in me?” We also Find Jesus slaying trees and spinning riddles in this week’s reading, Matthew 19-23. And, we learn what it means ...
Episode 72 - "What in the World?!"
July 30, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBFind Where Heaven and Earth Meet Who doesn’t love a good story? This week, we’re mixing it up with a new segment called “Here’s the Story,” imagining together what it must have been like to see Jesus transfigured. As usual, we kick things off by Finding Jesus. This week we find him out among the “missing 1%” but also “where two or three are gathered” in his name. In our Scripture du Jour, we learn how “little-faith” keeps us stuck in anxiety, panic, and fear. And we see Jesus’ wisdom in not...
Episode 71 - "Never Saying Anything Again"
July 23, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBLearn From the Stories of Jesus Do you have a favorite parable? This week we each share our favorite parables as we talk about the power of story and the influence Jesus’ stories have had on us. Finding Jesus in this week’s reading from our Into the Book reading plan, Matthew 9-13, we see him play 3D Chess with the Pharisees, but, on the other hand, offer a gentle, gracious invitation to the masses. We’re challenged by his words about words and his judgments about mercy. And we consider the...
Episode 70 - "The Devil Is Not … Steve"
July 16, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBLet Christ Shape Your Relationships It’s Sermon on the Mount week! We’re pretty excited about all of this amazing content, and it has us asking questions like: Why is the golden rule deceptively difficult to live? What is the problem with resisting those who would treat us unfairly? And why did Jesus go to be tempted in the wilderness like (as Bryan put it) a man with one arm tied behind his back? We spend time with the sermon’s opening words, closing words, and quite a few of the bits in b...
Episode 69 - “Lighthearted Exuberance”
July 09, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBLet Christ Strengthen You in Trial This week we count down our Top Four Proverbs on suffering, noticing the value of empathy, weakness, joy, and overlooking offenses. We learn how John the Baptist made a freeway through the desert for Jesus and how we can be like the Scribes in interpreting Jesus. We also find encouragement in the humanity of Christ as we consider what it meant for God to enter this world as an infant. The Big Idea: Our weakness can direct our attention to Christ, who unde...
Replay — "The Goggles of Faith"
July 02, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MBProgramming Note: This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes from the past. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. This week, we’re rethinking “faith” and “faithfulness” as we continue through the Fruit of the Spirit series. What Jesus Said in Luke 12:42-48 raises the question, “Who am I when no one’s looking?” And some “Deep Thoughts” from the Minor Prophets take us to the heart of the gospel. Plus, Bryan encounters an unhappy cashier and Ryan notices coworkers watc...
Episode 68 - “What Do You Smell Like?”
June 25, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBGet Transformed by Christ! This week, we notice that everything looks different when you see it through faith. For instance, when he describes Christ’s victory, why does Paul see himself as a humiliated captive? Aren’t we the winning team, fit for a parade? When Jesus picks up the “pen” of the Spirit, what does he write on your heart? Why do people (including Jesus!) look so different to Paul now that he’s in Christ? And how does it change your view of the afterlife to realize you’ll be “fu...
Episode 67 - "Act Like THE Man"
June 18, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBEmbrace Your Role as Salt and Light This week we look at what it means to be a change maker in the world and the people around you, from a Biblical perspective. In our Finding Jesus segment, we deal with the cynicism that says, “what’s the use, it won’t make a difference” and the suffering that comes from the Lord. Then in today’s Scripture du Jour (1 Corinthians 16), we consider what it means to “act like a man” and Bryan makes some observations about the weekly collection. And then we go ...
Episode 66 - “No, I Want to Go This Way!”
June 11, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBHow can we honor someone when they push us too far? How do people look at the same Lord and walk away with different ideas about him? And why is the communal aspect of the Lord’s Supper critical to its meaning? This week we consider a Heavy Word — fellowship! We discover there are a lot of ways we can water it down, but also see that this one idea — properly understood — can alter our relationships and unite God’s people. We’re in week 23 of the Into the Book reading plan (1 Cor. 8-12) and o...
Episode 65 - “The Cocoa Puffs Incident”
June 04, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBIn the immortal words of the Princess Bride, “Marriage is what brings us together today!” We’re stepping all over our own toes with the Bible’s marital guidance. After a Scripture du Jour from Paul’s marriage chapter, First Corinthians 7, we dive into Four Proverbs to strengthen a marriage. From conflict avoidance to weaponizing Bible verses, the Proverbs remind us that living with faithfulness, integrity, and love is a lot harder than just saying “I love you.” The Big Idea: A marriage’s s...
Episode 64 - “With That Good News”
May 28, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 37 MBThis week we’re setting Poetry in Motion again, as David gets some bad advice most of us can relate to in Psalm 11. Unity and humility come up again in the Scripture du Jour. And as we go looking for Jesus in this week’s reading, Bryan finds him in flaming fire, and Ryan notices where we WON’T find Jesus. The Big Idea: Recognizing the Lord’s coming judgment gives us comfort for our trials, compassion for the lost, and reverent awe for the great Judge of all. Weekly Challenge: *Be a voice f...
Episode 63 - "What’s More Than More?"
May 21, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBWhy is the Christian life a quiet life? What will it look like when Jesus comes again? This week we dive into 1 Thessalonians and then ask each other questions about the coming of Christ in a segment called “Do You Understand?” The Big Idea: History has a glorious destination: the day our king returns! Weekly Challenge: Encourage a brother or sister by reminding them of the Lord’s coming. Show Notes Into the Book - Week 20 Into the Book Preview - “1 Thessalonians 1-5” (DAILY DOWNLOAD) ...
Episode 62 - “Magna Charta”
May 14, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBMaybe you’ve noticed tensions growing about how to handle the current health crisis. What if someone doesn’t wear a mask in worship? Is it safe to assemble? Is it liberal not to have a traditional assembly yet? What if someone tries to shake your hand or even hug you? While these issues are worthy of serious discussion, is there a more important goal than fighting about all this? How do we maintain harmony in the church while we navigate these questions? This week we’re Finding Jesus in Gala...
Replay — "I Shall Not Be Moved?"
May 07, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBProgramming Note: This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes from the past. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. This week, as we go Finding Jesus in Luke 16-20, we notice that Jesus is never boring and always knows the right thing to say. But we also see his heart ache for people, and learn that he likes to hear “thank you” as much as anyone. As we set Psalm 10 in Motion, we learn to speak frankly with God and turn our questions to praise. It may seem like God is ...
Episode 61 - "Cheesecake Factory Dilemmas"
April 30, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBIs there anything good about being stuck at home? Find out as we list our Favorite Things: Quarantine Edition. Plus we find a prayer formula in Gethsemane, a helpful strategy for making big decisions, and a reality check for the “religious.” The Big Idea: When unproductive branches are pruned from your life, don’t try to graft them back on. Weekly Challenge: Identify some aspect of life you thought was important, but now doesn’t seem to be. Show Notes Into the Book - Week 17 Into the Bo...
Episode 60 - "Crocodile and a Lion"
April 23, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBIt’s March, er, April Madness! This week we break down the Bible Bracket tournament, offering our biggest surprises, our Most Valuable Passages, and what we learned along the way. And we spend some extra time with the winner, finding our Scriptures du Jour in Matthew 6, and asking questions like: Why is it essential for disciples to receive little children? And, how are we defined by what our eyes look at? Join us for a listen! The Big Idea: What you value most shapes your heart. Weekly Ch...
Episode 59 - “Dad Travel!”
April 16, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBWhy is it so important to learn to accept help from others? Did Jesus command his disciples to “play it by ear”? Why is it sometimes harder to value the input of those we know best? This is week 15 of the Into the Book reading plan, where we find interesting tidbits about the belief of demons and the disbelief of family friends. Join us for a listen! Also, don’t forget to vote in the Bible Bracket of Favorite Chapters this week! The Big Idea: Upward progress rarely comes when things are han...
Episode 58 - "Tortilla of Prayer"
April 09, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBThe last few weeks we’ve moseyed through the book of Romans, but today we “feel the need … for speed.” So we’re Flyin’ Through the Book, getting the big picture of what’s happening throughout this magnificent letter. We also look at how Jesus touched the untouchable, found time to pray, and brings his family together to glorify God in perfect harmony. The Big Idea: The Lord holds his people together, as we unite ourselves with him. Weekly Challenge: Find a way to maximize your time for the...
Episode 57 - "Hazmat Suit of Light"
April 02, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBWhat does it look like to live every day as a living sacrifice to God? How is imitating Christ’s character like putting on an armor of light? How do we avoid drunken “delusions of grandeur” as we evaluate ourselves? And is it realistic to do what’s right in other people’s eyes and live at peace with everyone? Join us this week, as we zero in on one of our favorite chapters — the practical instruction of Romans 12. The Big Idea: The mercy of God calls for nothing less than our whole body, mi...
Episode 56 - "No Social Distancing God"
March 26, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBThis week, we talk about toilet paper, anxiety, and the security we find in Christ. It’s a great week to find comfort in the encouraging words or Romans 4-8, and that’s where we find ourselves in our reading plan. There, we discover that for those in Christ Jesus, there is no social distancing ourselves from God! The harder things get, the more we need to return to God’s promises. We hope you find the conversation helpful. The Big Idea: If God has already proven his commitment to you at th...
Episode 55 - "Itty Bitty Living Space"
March 19, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBHave you ever wondered what the gospel is really all about? This week we’re lifting another Heavy Word — gospel — to see what it means and what it does. As we go looking for Jesus in the readings for week 11 of the Into the Book reading plan, Bryan explains how the Scriptures are like a Magic Eye picture and Ryan explains how Jesus is like the ark of the covenant’s lid. Plus, in the Scripture du Jour, we talk about hypocrisy and Aladdin’s lamp. The Big Idea: The gospel is meant to do someth...
Replay — "Hormonal Thunderstorm"
March 12, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBProgramming Note: This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes from the past. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. This week we continue our series for “young folks” with advice to our younger selves about “matters of the heart.” What kind of decisions can guide a Christian’s dating life towards a great, godly marriage? How do we protect ourselves (and our dates!) from decisions we’ll regret? What Jesus Said about plucking out your eye in Matthew 5:27-30 leads to wha...
Episode 54 - "Not Till Midnight"
March 05, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBLike Bible Geek grenades, we’re lobbing questions at each other in a new segment called “Do you understand?,” as we try to better understand a topic. This week our questions focus on the early church’s assembly and leadership. Week 9 of the Into the Book reading plan takes us through Paul’s journeys, where we — surprisingly — find some red letter words of Christ. How does Paul’s trial parallel the Lord’s? What do you want on your epitaph? And what can a dead man in the middle of services tea...
Episode 53 - "Blue 42!"
February 27, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBWith all the fighting and division in Christianity today, have you ever wondered how early Christians worked out disagreements? Today’s Scriptures du Jour look to two examples of brethren disagreeing in Acts 15. Then, we try to get past our disclaimers for some real talk on fasting. When did churches fast in the New Testament, and what should we take from their example? The Big Idea: Unity is possible when we reason together with no agenda but God’s will and no authority but God’s Word. We...
Episode 52 - "Some Good Gila Monster"
February 20, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThis week, we look at two Heavy Words: repentance and discipleship. Bryan explains why a Christian can never be like Darth Vader and Ryan explains why we’re like Gila monsters. We talk about the hardest thing in the Bible to do and why it’s so hard to believe someone can actually change. And we go looking for Jesus in week 7 of our reading plan (Acts 7-11), including our favorite verses from today’s readings. The Big Idea: As disciples, we will never be the master, but Jesus our master show...
Episode 51 - "One-Trick Pony?"
February 13, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week we’re talking about the Holy Spirit — his work and presence in the early church and the church today. What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit? How is it different from the gift of the Spirit Christians receive at baptism? And what does it really mean to be “filled with the Spirit”? And as this week’s “Into the Book” readings lead us into Acts, we look for the apostle’s “hobby horse” sermon topic and find that trembling before our awesome God is just as important in the New Testament...
Episode 50 - "Stay Classy"
February 06, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBHow did Jesus stay calm, composed, and classy in crisis? What did Jesus do to set people’s hearts on fire? Why did Jesus tell his disciples to touch him? And how is hurrying like a Mexican Buffet? This week we take on these and other exciting questions, as we finish Luke. The Scriptures du Jour come from Luke 24 and we finish up with some Deeep Thoughts about keeping it together. The Big Idea: We can find Christlike composure by entrusting ourselves to God. Weekly Challenge: Respond to dif...
Episode 49 - "I Shall Not Be Moved?"
January 30, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBThis week, as we go Finding Jesus in Luke 16-20, we notice that Jesus is never boring and always knows the right thing to say. But we also see his heart ache for people, and learn that he likes to hear “thank you” as much as anyone. As we set Psalm 10 in Motion, we learn to speak frankly with God and turn our questions to praise. It may seem like God is avoiding you when you need him most, but the King is listening — so what are you asking? The Big Idea: Helping the helpless is one of God’s...
Episode 48 - "They Be Trippin'!"
January 23, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBThis week, we’re on fire! Or at least we’re talking about fire a lot. We go looking for Jesus in this week’s readings and find a strong man casting fire on the earth. Our Scripture du Jour has us rethinking our dinner invitations and trying to stay salty. And a Psalm 9 edition of Poetry in Motion has us praising the God who sees us, maintains justice, and gives us a stronghold. The Big Idea: Understanding fire of God’s judgment on evil brings the humble heart to repent. Weekly Challenge: G...
Replay — "Tiny Toothpick Legs"
January 16, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 35 MBProgramming Note: This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes on spiritual growth. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. This week, we answer a listener question about going from milk to meat and find that the next step of growth is different for all of us. The conversation takes us from muscle men with toothpick legs to babies with giant heads, as what Jesus Said in Mark 8:14-21 reminds us that the Lord expects us to follow an appropriate growth curve. How do we ove...
Episode 47 - "You Snakes!"
January 09, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBWhy is it so hard to talk to people about the gospel? How can we engage people in real dialogue about the truth? Join us for a discussion about the gospel, as we seek to understand it and share it. And as we talk about the first week’s reading on this episode, it’s still a great time to start reading through the New Testament with us! With the new year, we’ve also changed up the format — Finding Jesus in every passage we read and offering our Scripture du Jour from the week’s reading. Hope y...
Episode 46 - "Into the Book"
January 02, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 38.3 MBHappy 2020 — are you ready to get Into the Book? We’re kicking off a new focus for this year, journeying through the New Testament, reading one chapter every weekday. Have you ever read through the Bible in a year? Maybe you do it every year or maybe you (like us!) have had some difficulty making it through. Either way, we hope you’ll join us! The Big Idea: Reading through the Bible in a year is a marathon, not a sprint, so we designed this plan to give you the flexibility to make it to the...
Episode 45 - "Feelin’ Satisfied!"
December 26, 2019 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBHow would you sum up your year in one word? As we complete 2019, we encourage you to reflect on your year with us, considering what happened and what you learned. We share some of the books that impacted us, what our goals were (and how we failed at them!), and discuss the important difference between a goal and an intention. And as usual, we kick things off with something Jesus Said — a promise that we will be satisfied in Matthew 5:6. Join us as we put a bow on The Year That Was: 2019! Th...
Episode 44 - "Stereo Instructions"
December 19, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this episode, we're diving into one of the most "singable" psalms — Psalm 8 — talking about God's majesty and love for us. What's our role on this earth? What does nature teach us about the Creator? Let's listen to the voice of the little ones in Matthew 21:14-16! And we wrap it all up with a few of our favorite things, including movies, books, and quiet moments alone in the woods. We hope you’ll join us — it's way better than listening to stereo instructions! The Big Idea: We may be sma...
Episode 43 - "You Player!"
December 12, 2019 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBWe’re closing out our “Young folks” series with our Top 4 Proverbs on the subject along with some closing advice to our younger selves. How do you find great friends and a great spouse? Why is tending to your own heart such a big deal? And (sorry!) we had to get into every grown up’s favorite word to repeat to teenagers: “responsibility!” From some timeless words of Jesus in Matthew 26:41 (“Watch and pray”) to a silly saying by Ryan’s Grandpap (“Wherever you go, there you are”), we are grasp...
Episode 42 - "Hormonal Thunderstorm"
December 05, 2019 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBThis week we continue our series for “young folks” with advice to our younger selves about “matters of the heart.” What kind of decisions can guide a Christian’s dating life towards a great, godly marriage? How do we protect ourselves (and our dates!) from decisions we’ll regret? What Jesus Said about plucking out your eye in Matthew 5:27-30 leads to what Job said about making a covenant with his eyes, and we can’t help but notice how uncomplicated these issues really are, if we’re honest. F...
Episode 41 - "It’s Not Trigonometry!"
November 28, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBHow can a young person set a course for a meaningful work life? How is confessing Jesus (Matt. 10:32–33) like giving a reference letter? And how do we begin to lift Bible reading from drudgery to delight? Continuing our series on what we would love to tell our younger selves, today we consider the value of values — the impact that writing down our core commitments can have on the shape of our lives. A well-built life starts with a purposefully-laid foundation of beliefs and habits! The Big ...
Replay — "The Pull of Double Chocolate Chip"
November 21, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBProgramming Note: This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes from the past. We'll be back Thursday, November 28th with a brand new episode. What is the value of weakness? What’s the problem with the term self-control? And why do we all occasionally find ourselves holding a tub of ice cream when we should probably have skipped dessert? This week we begin a series on the fruit of the Spirit and review all our challenges so far. We also talk about what Jesus Said to Paul in 2 Cori...
Episode 40 - "Young Folks"
November 14, 2019 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBWe’re heading back in the DeLorean to talk to our younger selves on this episode. What Jesus Said about service in Luke 22:24–27 leads the way in our discussion about how “young folks” can take on the role of leaders. When we start by leading ourselves through easy and tough times, then we can begin to take responsibility for leading others. We cover mentorship, organization, volunteering, and other areas the upcoming generation of disciples can make a difference. There’s no better time than...
Episode 39 - "Stuck With Each Other"
November 07, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBThis week we take on the generation gap in the church, looking for a way forward that brings us together in the Lord’s name. A popular meme has young people responding to older generations with a #OKBoomer. A recent Pew Research poll documents the continued drop in Millennials who call themselves Christians. We see this problem all around us, but when relationships become strained in the Lord’s church — when either young or old become disconnected — we have a responsibility to build the body...
Episode 38 - "Banana Peel of Virtue"
October 31, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBAre you ready for Jesus’ return? How can you be sure? In this episode, we’re looking at his challenging words about preparedness from Luke 17:26-35, and we’re “Flying Through the Book” of 2 Peter. The common theme: knowledge and growth. The more we know about the Lord, and the deeper our relationship with him, the greater our confidence will be. We cover the plastic food of fakers, keeping our eyeballs toward the hope of heaven, and being diligent in adding to our faith. The Big Idea: Our h...
Episode 37 - “The Big Mo!”
October 24, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBEver get in a rut? Ever have a week, a month, or even a year when everything seems harder than it should be and you can’t seem to find your footing? This week we’re talking about momentum, starting what Jesus Said in Matthew 25:14-30. How do we get out of “autopilot” and become an expert in our lives? How can our surroundings and support system make all the difference? Join us as we try to figure out how to get on the right track and stay there! The Big Idea: Small, positive steps can turn ...
Episode 36 - "This Feeling of Ickiness"
October 17, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.6 MBIf you’ve ever felt misunderstood or wrongly accused of something, you know how painful it can be. But how should a Christian respond? This week we begin with what “Jesus Said” segment focused on what Jesus DIDN’T say in Matthew 27:11-14 and then consider how we can learn to imitate his silence. Then we spend some time in a Poetry in Motion segment about a psalm David wrote while falsely accused. The Big Idea: If we live with simplicity and integrity, we’ll keep a clean conscience and unsha...
Episode 35 - "I Love Spreadsheets"
October 10, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutes - 34 MBThis week we counted down our Top 4 Proverbs on money, which brought some interesting discoveries! We learned how to “lend money” to God and how to make friends with eternal houses. We discussed how our weekly paycheck is like Confederate currency at the end of the Civil War. And we wondered, “What would we see if we got a quarterly report on our spiritual investments?” The Big Idea: We have investment opportunities today that will soon disappear, so manage your money for eternal gains. We...
Episode 34 - "Interveners"
October 03, 2019 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week a listener question about “interceding for others” raises lots of other questions for us. Like, how does it change us when we pray for our families, our enemies, and even strangers? When is it an empty gesture to say, “you’re in our thoughts and prayers”? And where do we get started, when everyone needs our prayers? Bryan sets it all up with a Jesus Said about praying for people who stand against us. Hope you’ll tune in today and then let us know your questions for a future episode...
Replay — "That's Bad Advertising"
September 26, 2019 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBProgramming Note: This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes where we talked with our wives about the challenges of comparison. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. The ladies have arrived! This week we discover that our wives are better at podcasting than we are, as they join us to discuss the trap of comparing ourselves to others. We begin with what Jesus Said about anxiety in Matthew 6:31-34 and end with a challenge to combat comparison with appreciation. In bet...
Episode 33 - "Tiny Toothpick Legs"
September 19, 2019 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBThis week, we answer a listener question about going from milk to meat and find that the next step of growth is different for all of us. The conversation takes us from muscle men with toothpick legs to babies with giant heads, as what Jesus Said in Mark 8:14-21 reminds us that the Lord expects us to follow an appropriate growth curve. How do we overcome spiritual stagnation and keep moving forward, both as Bible students and as disciples? Join us as we try to figure it out! The Big Idea: Di...
Episode 32 - "Go Milk A Cow"
September 12, 2019 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBEver feel stressed out and overloaded with all the busyness of life. We sure do! So what can we do about it? This week we’re talking about margin, and how to make more time, money, and energy available to serve God and others. Two of our favorite sisters from Luke 10:38-42, Mary and Martha, show us both sides of stress. And we cover the challenges of saying “no,” the dissatisfaction we feel despite our modern conveniences, and how Jesus handled his busy schedule. The Big Idea: Saying “no” t...
Episode 31 - "Tongue In A Box"
September 05, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBWhy is spiritual development like monkey bars or the American Ninja Warrior obstacle course? On this episode, we're talking about humility and learning to learn! We cover the pervasive problem of male pride, raising children in God's discipline and instruction, and the value of wounds from a friend. And we look to Jesus' perfect pattern of humility, as one who had "the tongue of those who are taught" in Isaiah 50:4-7. We also lament our kids' muddy shoes and discuss how to save a failing res...
Episode 30 - "Cry Me A River"
August 29, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBWe’re putting a bow on the miracles of Jesus in John, with a discussion of the quintessentially amazing events surrounding his resurrection. We talk about going through grief, how seeing isn’t always believing, and about the transformation that comes when we cast our cares on God. Also getting into a bit of “Poetry in Motion” with David’s words from Psalm 6, and finally a challenge to reach out and submit your questions. Oh, and did we mention there’s a discussion about polar bear hunting? ...