Discover the Word Podcast
513 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 274 ratingsDiscover the Word is a weekly, Bible-study podcast that invites you to join a team of hosts — and maybe a special guest or two — in breaking down passages of Scripture to discover fresh perspective and practical application.
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99. Spiritual Formation | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
March 19, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBWhat do you think of when you hear the words, "You need to grow up?" What does it mean to be a "grown-up?" In our culture a big part of maturity is independence. An essential part of adult life is independence. That's why it's very confusing to our minds that in Christ, growing up is growing into complete and utter dependence on God. As believers growing doesn't make us need God less. In fact as we grow up in Christ, we need our Savior more desperately. This week on Discover the Word, spirit...
98. The Mother Side of God | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
March 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBWhat was your relationship like with your mom? Positive? Negative? We talk a lot about God being Our Father… you know, the one in Heaven who has a hallowed name. But there are a few places in the Bible where God is described in motherly terms, so the group thought it might be fun to explore some of those places together. And as we do, maybe keep this question in mind: how does God being like a mother help us get a sense of who God is, what God does, and how God relates to us? Explore "The Mo...
97. It's About Time | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
March 05, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBWe humans march along a timeline of life. Birth. Middle. Death. We make plans and measure our progress along the line of life. But what if our timeline of life is a false perspective? What if life is measured not by days, months, or years or even by minutes and hours? What if our entire lifetime is really an existence beyond time? The Bible offers a rich understanding of time, translated through various cultures over what we chart as thousands of years. How might we live our lives differentl...
96. The Work of the Holy Spirit | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
February 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIn Romans 8, Paul described the ministry of the indwelling Holy Spirit of God who is the source of divine power for sanctification and the secret for spiritual victory in daily living. Join the Discover the Word group as they consider together this week what is arguably the single greatest, most comprehensive chapter in Scripture regarding the ministry of the Holy Spirit. WAYS TO LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: 📱On our website: https://www.discovertheword.org 🎧Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/...
95. Journey to Freedom | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
February 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBNatasha Sistrunk Robinson joins the Discover the Word group for a study of the Old Testament book of Exodus. With her fresh perspective and deep historical understanding, she helps us find our story in the well-known story of Moses and the Israelites. Discover how God wants to build a relationship with you, equip you for His work, and use you to make long-lasting impact on your community. Study Exodus and the "Journey to Freedom" with special guest Natasha Sistrunk Robinson. WAYS TO LI...
94. He's Coming Back | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
February 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBWhen ordered to evacuate the Philippines in the early days of World War II, General Douglas MacArthur made a promise to his troops and to the Filipino people, “I shall return.” Some two years later, MacArthur kept that promise by striding back onto Philippine soil as the victorious Supreme Commander of the forces in the Southwest Pacific Area, declaring “I have returned.” Famous returns are as old as history itself. Yet, the most significant of all returns is yet to occur—the return of Jesus...
93. Me and My Neighbor | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
February 05, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MBWe live in a world of neighbors. Next door. Across the street and around the corner. But also in the next cubicle at work and in the next county, state and country. We share our planet with global neighbors. And yet, how many of our neighbors do we really know? In a world of “stranger danger” we tend to pull back from those around us. In Luke 10, Jesus challenges us to love our neighbors as ourselves – and in so doing, to really love Jesus. What might that look like for us today? WAYS ...
92. Me and My Neighbor | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
January 29, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBWe live in a world of neighbors. Next door. Across the street and around the corner. But also in the next cubicle at work and in the next county, state and country. We share our planet with global neighbors. And yet, how many of our neighbors do we really know? In a world of “stranger danger” we tend to pull back from those around us. In Luke 10, Jesus challenges us to love our neighbors as ourselves – and in so doing, to really love Jesus. What might that look like for us today? WAYS ...
91. Answer the Call | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
January 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBHave you ever had a phone call that changed your life? Getting "a call" from God is a unique experience. That call is very personal thing, when an extraordinary God decides to challenge ordinary people. In this series of conversations, the group examines a very ordinary guy's life and explores how his life was impacted by a call from Jesus. Simon Peter--an ordinary guy with an extraordinary calling. Join us as we discover how his response to Jesus' call can give insight into how we can "Answ...
90. Waiting in Silent Rest for God | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
January 15, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBHow much do you like waiting? When was the last time you found yourself waiting in silence when you didn’t have your phone, a book, music, or any other distraction, and you just had to sit there? Was that experience positive? Negative? Were you anxious at first? Well, this week, we’re going to talk about an invitation in Scripture to wait in silence for God to show up and rescue us. Join the group as they explore Psalm 62 and "Waiting in Silent Rest for God." WAYS TO LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE...
89. Lydia | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
January 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBWe live in a very different time from the time of the Bible. One of the more significant areas of difference has to do with women and the opportunities they now have. With that in mind, when we do have a woman presented—especially in positive terms and with her name in the text—we should pay extra close attention. To that end, this week, the group wants to take a close look at a woman of real significance in the early church of the New Testament. Her name is Lydia, and her story is found in ...
88. Transcendence | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
January 01, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBDr. Mark Young, president of Denver Seminary, joins the group for a fascinating discussion of the ideas of transcendence and immanence. Immanence, God with us in our experience, the birth of Jesus, is what we celebrate at Christmas. But our understanding of Jesus is incomplete if we focus only on immanence. Discover why the idea of Jesus being transcendent, above and beyond our experience, is an important part of our faith in God. WAYS TO LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: 📱On our website: https://...
87. Reflections for the New Year | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
December 25, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBThis week on “Discover the Word,” we dig deep into the archives for a week of advice and perspective from some classic “Discover the Word” programs. For 23 years, Haddon Robinson, Alice Mathews, and Mart DeHaan studied the Bible together on “Discover the Word.” And each year as the calendar rolled over, they would spend time reflecting on the year gone by, and looking forward to the prospects of what God had in store for the year to come. Listen to the timeless wisdom of these classic conver...
86. Christmas Changes Everything | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
December 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBBeloved author and God Hears Her podcast host Elisa Morgan explores how God coming to earth as a human child transformed each of the biblical characters who experienced it firsthand. She reveals how the lessons of the first Christmas can change us today. We learn to say yes to God, accepting His design for our lives. We learn to rejoice, even when we don’t understand His ways. And we learn to hope expectantly, confident that He will fulfill all His promises to us. Let this Christmas change y...
85. Christmas Changes Everything | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
December 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBBeloved author and God Hears Her podcast host Elisa Morgan explores how God coming to earth as a human child transformed each of the biblical characters who experienced it firsthand. She reveals how the lessons of the first Christmas can change us today. We learn to say yes to God, accepting His design for our lives. We learn to rejoice, even when we don’t understand His ways. And we learn to hope expectantly, confident that He will fulfill all His promises to us. Let this Christmas change y...
84. To Boast or Not to Boast | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
December 04, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBMost of us are very uncomfortable around people who are constantly boasting. Yet, it may surprise you to discover that, while the Bible warns against boasting in certain areas, there are some areas where we can be encouraged to appropriately boast! We will consider the Bible’s wisdom on that issue this week. "To Boast or Not to Boast"--that is the question... WAYS TO LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: 📱On our website: https://www.discovertheword.org 🎧Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3x2Swlq 🎧Sp...
83. To Boast or Not to Boast | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
November 27, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBMost of us are very uncomfortable around people who are constantly boasting. Yet, it may surprise you to discover that, while the Bible warns against boasting in certain areas, there are some areas where we can be encouraged to appropriately boast! We will consider the Bible’s wisdom on that issue this week. "To Boast or Not to Boast"--that is the question... WAYS TO LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: 📱On our website: https://www.discovertheword.org 🎧Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3x2Swlq 🎧Sp...
82. What Happens in Shinar | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
November 20, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 53.8 MBWhat happens in Shinar, definitely doesn’t stay in Shinar. The Bible uses this land metaphorically to describe wickedness and the moving away from God toward our own desires—away from God’s best, to cheap imitations of what we want. This week we will consider the passages that mention Shinar and see how God enters into wickedness and rebellion to rescue his people. WAYS TO LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: 📱On our website: https://www.discovertheword.org 🎧Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3x2Swlq...
81. Misreading Paul | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
November 13, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MBThe Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes authors Randy Richards and Brandon O’Brien join “Discover the Word” to explore how and why the writings of the Apostle Paul are so often misunderstood. Many in our day find offense in who Paul was and what he wrote in the name of God. But then again, Paul offended both Roman and Jewish sensibilities in his own day too! Get a new set of lenses for looking at the apostle’s character, ministry, and teachings in this two-week series of conversations. ...
80. Misreading Paul | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
November 06, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThe Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes authors Randy Richards and Brandon O’Brien join “Discover the Word” to explore how and why the writings of the Apostle Paul are so often misunderstood. Many in our day find offense in who Paul was and what he wrote in the name of God. But then again, Paul offended both Roman and Jewish sensibilities in his own day too! Get a new set of lenses for looking at the apostle’s character, ministry, and teachings in this two-week series of conversations. ...
79. One and Many | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
October 30, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBWe live in a day of conflict. Over how to vote, how to parent and how to respond in a pandemic. In the early church, followers of Christ struggled with conflict as well, taking different positions on how to express and live out belief in Jesus. The Apostle Paul wrote many letters to various churches and one of his ongoing themes was unity. In Ephesians 4, Paul offers a summary list of what we as believers can hold in common together and where we need to stand as “ONE.” Then he moves on to ex...
78. One and Many | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
October 23, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWe live in a day of conflict. Over how to vote, how to parent and how to respond in a pandemic. In the early church, followers of Christ struggled with conflict as well, taking different positions on how to express and live out belief in Jesus. The Apostle Paul wrote many letters to various churches and one of his ongoing themes was unity. In Ephesians 4, Paul offers a summary list of what we as believers can hold in common together and where we need to stand as “ONE.” Then he moves on to ex...
77. A Song of a Fearful Heart--Psalm 59 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
October 16, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB"In today’s world, there are many triggers for fear and/or anxiety—but that is not unique to the modern world. In ancient times, David experienced many such things himself—and wrote of his responses to them in Psalm 59. WAYS TO LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: 📱On our website: https://www.discovertheword.org 🎧Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3x2Swlq 🎧Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3mk8ra1 🎧Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3D9Tttv 🎧Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3x7gMD3 LOOKING FOR MORE EPISODE...
76. Doubting Our Doubts | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
October 09, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBDoubt. One thing that every person who has lived long enough has in common is a struggle with doubt. Whether it’s questioning our calling because “How could God use me?” or prayers that have been not yet answered which can raise the question: Is God willing or able to help?” the issue of doubt is universal. What the Scriptures reveal is that the presence of faith does not necessarily mean the absence of doubt. In fact, we find examples of those who continued in the midst of their doubts. The...
75. What's With All the Trees? | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
October 02, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBWhat's your favorite tree? Maple, oak, pine, sequoia, some variety of fruit tree? You have a lot of options. Well, did you know that the word "trees" shows up over 200 times in the Bible? So this week on Discover the Word, Daniel Ryan Day leads the group in exploring whether all those mentions of trees are just scenery, or if they may actually be more significant and help tell the story of the Bible. You may come away convinced that it's not just "the heavens that declare the glory of God," ...
74. My Three Sons | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
September 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB"One of our favorite guests on Discover the Word has been Sally Lloyd-Jones, known for her “Jesus Storybook Bible”. What was the subtitle for the book? (Every story whispers His name). But is that claim an exaggeration or a clever marketing hook, or does every story really whisper Jesus’ name? Even the difficult ones? In this episode, we want to test that idea by looking at one of the darkest moments in the early days of human history. And it involves what we could call “My Three Sons.” ...
73. The Reveal--Reading Revelation | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
September 18, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBWe all have an interest in knowing what the future holds, don't we? So, if I were to ask you, what book of the Bible is all about what the future is going to be like, which book would you say? Most of us would say, the last book of the Bible--Revelation. But have you ever read or studied or heard sermons about Revelation? Did you find it difficult to understand? Well, this week on Discover the Word, New Testament scholar Dr. David Mathewson joins the group to talk about what the book of Reve...
72. Sinners Dinners | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
September 11, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBThe gospels tell us that Jesus dined with sinners. All kinds. Often. What was shocking in the first century can still surprise us today: Jesus included the most messed up in His dinner table conversations – because He included them in His love. Scripture describes Jesus at dinners with several kinds of sinners including tax collectors, Pharisees, sinful women, thieves, the “unclean” and others. How do we respond when Jesus invites sinners to dinners? Do we say yes to His invitation to dine –...
71. A Surprise in the Wilderness | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
September 04, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MBAs one of the most loved gifts of Jewish faith and culture, the Aaronic Blessing offers a vision of the unchanging desire, and heart of God for people like us. Yet this Promise of heaven’s favor shows up in a most unlikely place. In the life-threatening wilderness of Sinai— following a remarkable rescue from Egyptian slave yards— and a series of unremarkable human mistakes, God promises to bless his people—with the mere mention of his Name. Be part of these joy filled conversations with the ...
70. A Surprise in the Wilderness | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
August 28, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MBAs one of the most loved gifts of Jewish faith and culture, the Aaronic Blessing offers a vision of the unchanging desire, and heart of God for people like us. Yet this Promise of heaven’s favor shows up in a most unlikely place. In the life-threatening wilderness of Sinai— following a remarkable rescue from Egyptian slave yards— and a series of unremarkable human mistakes, God promises to bless his people—with the mere mention of his Name. Be part of these joy filled conversations with the ...
69. Does Jesus Really Want Me to Hate My Family? | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
August 21, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB"Family first." "The most important thing in the world is family." "You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them." There are lots of quotations that lift up the value of family. But there's one quote from a very influential person that doesn't usually make onto prints that people hang on their walls. It's a quote from Jesus, when he said "Unless you hate your family, you cannot be my disciple." Really? Yeah, it's right there in Luke 14:26. You can look it up. ...
68. Jesus Began | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
August 15, 2022 14:27 - 58 minutes - 54.6 MBFrom Genesis 1 to John 1, beginning points are a key element to the story the Bible is telling. This week, we want to talk together about beginnings… specifically, some strategic beginning points in the ministry of Jesus. They are found at the beginning, the middle, and the end of Jesus' public ministry--but all times that "Jesus Began..." LOOKING FOR MORE EPISODES of the Discover the Word Podcast? Listen and subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ht...
67. Five Geographical Firsts in the Life of Jesus | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
August 15, 2022 14:10 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBBible geography expert Dr. Jack Beck returns for more conversations that demonstrate how location is always a factor we should consider when you study the Scriptures. The Bible has geography on virtually every page, and that information is not just trivia. Join Jack and the Discover the Word group as they explore "Five Geographical Firsts in the Life of Jesus." Location, location, location--it's not just for when you're looking for a house. It's essential when you're reading the Bible! ...
66. Who Am I? | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
July 31, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBScripture tells us that when we enter a relationship with Jesus, we become new creations, the old has passed away and the new has come. But just what does this mean for you and me? Who are we in Jesus? Understanding who we are rises out of understanding who God is. The question Who Am I is best answered by looking at who God is…and then seeing ourselves in relationship to who He is. LOOKING FOR MORE EPISODES of the Discover the Word Podcast? Listen and subscribe wherever you listen to ...
65. Gentleness | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
July 24, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThe virtue of gentleness may be one of the most misunderstood in our rapidly fragmenting culture—which may make it well worth our attention. On this week’s episode of Discover the Word, we consider together what the Scriptures say about gentleness and why it is so important in our own generation. LOOKING FOR MORE EPISODES of the Discover the Word Podcast? Listen and subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discove...
64. What's True About God from 2 Kings | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
July 17, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBOur circumstances rarely have us living a life that fits into neat categories with predictable outcomes. As followers of Jesus, we all struggle with challenges from both within and without. But aspects of God’s unchanging character are revealed throughout Scripture, and His intimate knowledge of each of our lives is where we can plant our faith and trust. God is always at work. He provides in unexpected ways; He works in ways we may not see; He can use anyone for His purposes; and He always ...
63. Who Is The Greatest? | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
July 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBThe way the world and the Bible define greatness could not be more different! The world describes greatness as strength, power, influence, and wealth. In the Bible, greatness is smallness. Greatness pursues reconciliation and forgiveness. Greatness welcomes even the least valuable in the world’s eyes. Greatness serves. It becomes obvious that the Bible’s story of greatness points us toward the only One who has fulfilled all of these criteria and is truly great—Jesus. And yet there’s also an ...
62. Why Can't We All Just Get Along? | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
July 03, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 53.7 MBSomeone once said that if it weren’t for people, life would be easy. Right? But people are pretty much the whole point when it comes to God’s great love. In Paul’s letter to the Romans, he spends most of the book laying out the theology of the gospel. Then he turns to apply his teaching to the practical of how the first century church in Rome can get along with each other as well as with their home city as followers of Christ. As we dig into Paul’s advice, we’ll find principles that translat...
61. Why Can't We All Just Get Along? | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
June 26, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 52.8 MBSomeone once said that if it weren’t for people, life would be easy. Right? But people are pretty much the whole point when it comes to God’s great love. In Paul’s letter to the Romans, he spends most of the book laying out the theology of the gospel. Then he turns to apply his teaching to the practical of how the first century church in Rome can get along with each other as well as with their home city as followers of Christ. As we dig into Paul’s advice, we’ll find principles that translat...
60. Testing | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
June 19, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBWe don't always like tests, but because tests and testing pop up throughout the Bible at key points, it bears taking a closer look at this theme, with a little help from some Christians from the early church. Dr. Ryan Clevenger joins the group and brings his expertise in "Patristics"--the study of early Christian writers often called "Church Fathers"--to get their perspectives on the difficult times of testing we all face in life. You'll be surprised and encouraged by how relevant their pers...
59. Living in Complex Times | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
June 12, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBDoes life seem way more complex and complicated than it ever used to be? Well, it's not just you--the world has become more complex. Just think back to 1980 and begin to list off all the things that have changed since then. Well, in complex times like these, it can be helpful to remember that many of God's children in the Bible found themselves in culturally complex times. And during this episode of Discover the Word, Rasool Berry leads Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and Daniel Ryan Day in exam...
58. Cling | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
June 05, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBAuthor Kim Cash Tate feels there's just something about the word "cling" in Deuteronomy 13:4. In this second week of conversations, Kim shows the group how a relationship with God isn't just keeping His commandments, it's also about choosing a lifestyle of intimacy with God. Explore, through Biblical examples and Kim's personal experience what it means to "Cling" to God. LOOKING FOR MORE EPISODES of the Discover the Word Podcast? Listen and subscribe wherever you listen to your favorit...
57. Cling | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
May 29, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MBAuthor Kim Cash Tate feels there's just something about the word "cling" in Deuteronomy 13:4. In this two week series of conversations, Kim shows the group how a relationship with God isn't just keeping His commandments, it's also about choosing a lifestyle of intimacy with God. Explore, through Biblical examples and Kim's personal experience what it means to "Cling" to God. LOOKING FOR MORE EPISODES of the Discover the Word Podcast? Listen and subscribe wherever you listen to your fav...
56. Ecclesiastes | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
May 22, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBWe often don't know what our expectations are until they go unmet. And then suddenly, we discover that the things we put our hope in can't help us, satisfy us, or make us happy. George Bernanos once said, "In order to be prepared to hope in what does not deceive, we must first lose hope in everything that deceives." This is what the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes is all about. The wise teacher brings attention to many of our expectations and false hopes, and systematically crushes any co...
55. Ecclesiastes | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
May 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBWe often don't know what our expectations are until they go unmet. And then suddenly, we discover that the things we put our hope in can't help us, satisfy us, or make us happy. George Bernanos once said, "In order to be prepared to hope in what does not deceive, we must first lose hope in everything that deceives." This is what the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes is all about. The wise teacher brings attention to many of our expectations and false hopes, and systematically crushes any co...
54. The Abundant God | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
May 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBWhat are some things that are good in abundance? Favorite foods? Time with special people? Options? Opportunities? What is it about abundance that makes it so pleasant? It is to say that, as Psalm 23 put it, my cup overflows. That is abundance. It is important to not only see these aspects of spiritual abundance of which the scriptures speak. It is also important to see the abundant source from which all of these things flow. LOOKING FOR MORE EPISODES of the Discover the Word Podcast? ...
53. The Odd Couple | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
May 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBWe can tend to believe that faith and doubt are mutually exclusive. If we have faith, we won’t doubt. If we doubt, we can’t have faith. Yes, if we sink down under them, doubts can erode our faith. But what if faith and doubt can exist together, one fueling the other in such a way that in the end our trust in God is strengthened? LOOKING FOR MORE EPISODES of the Discover the Word Podcast? Listen and subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! Apple Podcasts: https://podca...
52. When the Smoke Clears | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
April 24, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBExplore together the thought that “God is a consuming fire” to discover that, in a way similar to Divine jealousy and wrath, the heart of God burns with love (a) to consume what is harmfully worthless and (b) to refine what is of value. In a most unexpected way, Jesus personified this consuming fire in both life and death—by the fire of self-sacrifice, bringing to light the lies that his enemy has always wanted us to believe, bearing and consuming our sin, refining our faith, hope, and love....
51. Judas | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
April 17, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBMatthew Coder said that a person might name his son Peter or Paul, and his dog Nero or Caesar—but no one will even name a dog “Judas.” The name is synonymous with the worst form of treachery. For centuries the name has stood for the ultimate evil. At the end of the day, Judas did more than simply betray Jesus. He rejected the greatest possible Light—Christ Himself—and sold his Friend to His enemies. So, then, who was Judas? It is a question worth exploring. LOOKING FOR MORE EPISODES of...
50. Holy Week: Managing Expectations | Discover the Word Podcast | Presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries
April 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBEvery day of Holy Week describes a different aspect of who Jesus was, why he came, and how that’s good news for the world and us. This week we are going to follow Jesus through the events of what has been traditionally called “Holy Week.” Holy meaning set apart as special. And then “week” because there is a week’s worth of events that specifically show the expectations people had for what the Messiah would do, and the reality of the type of Messiah Jesus was. LOOKING FOR MORE EPISODES ...