Live the Bible with Wayne Stiles
266 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 minutes ago - ★★★★★ - 160 ratingsThe Bible offers God’s wisdom and genuine hope for our daily lives. On LIVE THE BIBLE, join Dr. Wayne Stiles and discover how to apply the Word of God to your life through the practical teaching and application of the Scriptures. The Bible, its lands, and its culture don't have to be confusing or irrelevant. Whether it's personal discouragement, relief from guilt, finding purpose in life or hope for eternity, you’ll hear words to help you truly live the Bible. www.waynestiles.com/podcast
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#064 - How God Restores What Sin Has Taken
August 11, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBThe effects of personal compromise can leave us feeling hopeless. In this episode of Live the Bible, we see what God does when sin has made a mess of our lives. Maybe it wasn’t even our sin—or maybe it was. But God can restore what sin has taken. How? The Prophet Joel gives us the good news. Support the Show.
#063 - Good News for God’s Prodigals
August 04, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBDo you know a prodigal or have a prodigal in your life? In this episode of Live the Bible, we’ll see some good news for God’s prodigals from the book of Hosea. A lot of times people look at God as a mean guy with a big stick ready to clobber us when we do something wrong. Thankfully, that’s not the right picture. Our God is a loving Father with arms outstretched ready to welcome back the repentant prodigal. Support the Show.
#062 - Why God is Worthy of Our Personal Devotion
July 28, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBOkay, quick question. Why should we be personally devoted to God? Huge thought, isn’t it? In this episode of Live the Bible, we discover why God is worthy of our personal devotion. The book of Daniel offers us some very clear reasons. Better still? Daniel even tells us what our devotion can look like in practical, daily terms. Support the Show.
#061 - When God Does What Only God Can Do
July 21, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBHave you ever felt you deserved God’s rejection? I sure have. It feels helpless. In this episode of Live the Bible, we see what it’s like when God does what only God can do. The Prophet Ezekiel stands in front of a valley of dry bones and watches them come to life. God can do the same work in our helpless lives as well. Support the Show.
#060 - Hope for the Hopeless
July 14, 2020 19:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBHow can you have hope for the future when literally everything seems hopeless? In this episode of Live the Bible, we peek inside the book of Lamentations. In this great little book, the prophet Jeremiah what he witnessed—the destruction of his country. The devastation in life caused a feeling of overwhelm. Of hopelessness. The good news for us? Our hope is based on the faithfulness of God – not on us. Support the Show.
#059 - How to Trust God Each Day of Life
July 07, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBSome days in life feel, well . . . empty. In this episode of Live the Bible, we pause and look at the only true source of life and meaning of life. In fact, when our lives feel empty, we should see it as a sign that we're trying to find satisfaction in something other than its source—and that is God. This episode from the book of Jeremiah will be a great encouragement to you—especially on those “empty” days. Support the Show.
#058 - Delight in Your Powerful God
June 30, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBHow do you deal with shame and guilt? In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at what the Bible says about a topic we all have struggled with on some level. And even after we have placed our faith in Christ, how do we as Christians deal with shame and guilt? It’s good news. The great book of Isaiah gives us some powerful principles for practical application in this area. Support the Show.
#057 - What a Marriage Needs Every Day
June 23, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBWhat does a marriage need every day? This one thing. In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at a topic essential for all of us. (And if you’re single, don’t worry, the principles apply to you very directly as well.) The Song of Solomon isn’t just poetry in the Bible, it’s very practical. In fact, no matter who you are or at what station of life, you will be able to apply the principles of this message—immediately. Support the Show.
#056 - How to Hear a Sermon
June 16, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBHow do you listen to a sermon? Honestly, it isn’t always easy. There’s nothing more frustrating than listening to somebody talk for 30 to 45 minutes and to walk away with nothing. The truth is, there are some specific tactics you can apply to every sermon you hear that will help you get so much more out of it. In this episode of Live the Bible, we find those principles from one who called himself the “Preacher” – King Solomon in the book of Ecclesiastes. Support the Show.
#055 - The Secret to an Intentional Spiritual Life
June 09, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBThere’s a secret to living intentionally every day. In this episode of Live the Bible, we can learn a valuable lesson from the book of Proverbs from an individual, surprisingly, who never intended to teach us a lesson. But God uses his life for our benefit. Support the Show.
#054 - Wipe that Smile on Your Face
June 02, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBWhat are you searching for? In this episode of Live the Bible, we get real practical— on an emotional level— and if we’re honest, that’s where we tend to live most of the time. The world is desperately searching for happiness, and in their search they often miss Joy. Where do we find it? Psalm 126 tells us. Support the Show.
#053 - Seeing in the Dark
May 26, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBSometimes it seems the Lord allows way too much pain in our lives. In this episode of Live the Bible, we fasten our seatbelts and take a look at the most miserable man in the Bible—Job. If you’ve ever wondered where God is in your struggles, I think you’ll find the verses of Job, frankly, as encouraging as they are surprising! Support the Show.
#052 - The Incredible Influence of One
May 19, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBHow do you find the courage to face a fearful situation? In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at the life of one of the most courageous women in the Bible—Esther. Don’t think that just because she was a queen that she didn’t struggle just like us. She did! Esther shows us the confidence we can have in God’s sovereignty becomes the reason for our courage to do what’s right. Support the Show.
#051 - Keep the Change
May 12, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBHow do we keep from going back to the old life? In this episode of Live the Bible, we journey to Jerusalem with Nehemiah where he rebuilds the wall. But more importantly, Nehemiah continued what Ezra had done to rebuild the people and help them keep the changes they had made in their lives. How do we keep the change we want in our lives? Nehemiah shows us. Support the Show.
#050 - God’s Water Gate: Drinking Daily Where Truth Gushes
May 05, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBHow well do you guard your source of truth? In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at God’s "Water Gate” in Jerusalem. That’s not a political term, but a gate that walled off and protected the water source. At this gate, Ezra gave a challenging message to God’s people that we need to hear as well. We also need to guard our time with the source of our sustenance—God’s Word. Support the Show.
#049 - When Trusting God is All You Have
April 28, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBWhat do you do when trusting God is all you have? In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at a king we don’t often hear much about. Asa had faith, but he struggled to put that faith into his life. Asa is a great reminder that when God shows up in one area of our lives, it’s just a sampler of the fact that he can show up in every area. Our Christian life is where we walk by faith and not by sight. This podcast will show us how. Support the Show.
#048 - The Magnitude of God’s Grace in Your Life
April 21, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBHave you ever felt like a failure? You are not alone! In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at the great King David, a man after God’s own heart—and a man who failed. How in the world did he retain his position after such awful failure? It’s an important question, because the answer tells us how we maintain our close walk with the Lord after we fail in our Christian lives. Support the Show.
#047 - The Incredible Blessing of Fences
April 14, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBSometimes it feels like God has us fenced in. He surrounds us with rules or hard circumstances, and the only way to move forward, it seems, is to hop the fence. In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at the lives of Manasseh and Josiah. They remind us that the Bible isn’t a museum piece or decoration for our home coffee tables. God gave us his Word and preserved it throughout the centuries so that His truth can help our lives. This episode tells us how. Support the Show.
#046 - How to Find Hope for Tomorrow
April 07, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBThis Easter week, often called the Passion Week, we need a fresh reminder from God’s Word that we have hope for tomorrow—and why. In this episode of Live the Bible, we continue from last week and look in particular at the Feast of First Fruits. It has a principle that points to the resurrection of Jesus, which is God’s proof positive of the forgiveness of our sins when we have faith in His Son (Rom. 4:25). I pray you have a wonderful Easter and you are encouraged in a time of worship and ...
#045 - How God’s Feasts Apply to You
March 31, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn these days of worldwide fear, anxiety, and downright panic, we need to hear from God in clear terms. Timeless truths that matter—today. This episode of Live the Bible focuses on Easter from a perspective you may not have heard before. We will be looking at some of the biblical feasts as they relate to us as Christians—especially in light of the resurrection. The Passover is full of practical truth for us as Christians. Not the least of which is the challenge that we remove the smallest ...
#044 - Wisdom Isn’t Enough
March 24, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBHow could Solomon have been so wise and yet blow it so badly? In this episode of Live the Bible, we talk about what we need to succeed in life. Wisdom isn’t enough. It also takes one more action. Solomon offers a great reminder in our lives to do more than simply read the Bible for knowledge and instruction. We should also read it with a mind to apply it in our lives. Support the Show.
#043 - Finding Shelter When Critics Curse
March 17, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBWhat can you do when you are unfairly criticized? In this episode of Live the Bible, we talk about finding a place of shelter when the critics show up in your life. King David’s example in a time of unfair criticism is a model for us in our days of discouragement. If you're in a season of injustice, you can ease the burden of unjust criticism by knowing that God knows the truth and He will make things right in His time. Support the Show.
#042 - How God Uses Your Ordinary Days
March 10, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBEver wonder how to make it through the blah days of the week? In this episode of Live the Bible, we head to the Elah Valley in Israel where David fights Goliath. It’s much more than an exciting story. Why? It gives us encouragement that our ordinary days are not ordinary to God. I love how practical God’s Word is. He is not calling us to do something great today but simply to be faithful. Then He takes our ordinary day and makes it great in His time. Support the Show.
#041 - Sweetening that Bitter Spirit
March 03, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBWhat one thing in your past is keeping you from your future? When life has hurt us deeply, it’s too easy to slide into a bitter, disappointing spirit. The book of Ruth gives us a boost of encouragement, because it’s your story and it's my story. In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re going to look at a story of God’s grace working through our daily lives for great results that only He knows about for now. It’s good news for us. Support the Show.
#040 - How to Face Your Greatest Fear
February 25, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBWhat are you afraid of most? You’re not alone. Gideon in the book of Judges wanted to believe what God said, but Gideon’s fear kept him from doing so. God graciously helped him past it just like he does us. In this episode of Live the Bible, we deal with one of the most practical subjects we struggle with every day. Fear. Whatever it is that you're afraid of, God is going to go with you and provide for you in those moments of fear. He will show Himself to be a God far bigger than you ever ...
#039 - How to Renew Your Heart for God
February 18, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBDo you ever wish you could upgrade your relationship with God? In this episode of Live the Bible, we take a virtual tour to one of the most significant sites in the Holy Land. We’ll hear what Joshua told Israel. His words do more than review history; they give us principles that help us renew our dedication to God. Support the Show.
#038 - A Second Chance with God
February 11, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBHave you ever needed a second chance with God? You’re not alone. Me too. In this episode of Live the Bible, we see God’s people needing a second chance hardly before they had begun as a nation. Camped on the edge of the Promised Land, they heard Moses speak encouraging words that would take them across the Jordan River—all the way home. We need to hear those words as well. Support the Show.
#037 - How to Cure that Complaining Spirit
February 04, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBSometimes the most direct path for God's will in our lives is the long way. This episode of Live the Bible deals with something we struggle with almost on a daily basis — struggling with a complaining spirit. We often think we know the shortcut to the Promised Land, just like the Hebrews did. Turns out, they struggled with what we struggle with—and the solution is the same. Support the Show.
#036 - Just a Kosher Walk with Thee
January 28, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBEvery time we read the Bible, it reveals how practical it is. But what about the book of Leviticus? This episode of Live the Bible takes us to a book few Christians look at. The book of Leviticus seems irrelevant and out of touch until we look closer and its timeless truths. Suddenly, it opens up a whole world of practical insights for our daily walks with Jesus Christ. A closer walk with God comes because He has made a way possible for us to be forgiven, and then when we blow it, for ...
#035 - Redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb
January 21, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBYou are precious in the sight of God. How do you know that? This episode of Live the Bible takes us to the book of Exodus where we’ll see that God redeemed us. He bought us, just like He did the with Hebrews of old. This has huge implications for our lives, and it is so, so practical. We have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, and we have the amazing privilege of living each day for Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Support the Show.
#034 - It’s a Wonderful Life God Has Made
January 14, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBGod created life. But sometimes the wonderful life God has made is filled with regretful decisions and struggles. This special episode of Live the Bible honors Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, which is coming up this week on January 19. It’s likely this week’s podcast will touch you in a special way. So let me tell you, if you’re hurting from a past abortion, or if you’d just like to talk to someone about anything in your walk with God, you can find a good, biblical Christian counselor in y...
#033 - Where We Begin with God
January 07, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBIf the Bible tells us anything, it tells us that the evil you've experienced in your life—from family, friends, even from your own doing—God can spin that on its head to bring about a wonderful result if you'll just trust Him. This episode of Live the Bible takes us into a new year with a new series where we’ll take one message from each book of the Bible. First up? Genesis, of course, where we look at more than creation, the fall, and the flood, etc. We’ll look at how Genesis relates to ...
#032 - Fearlessly Facing the Fabulous Future God Has Planned for You
December 31, 2019 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWhat if you could send spies into your future and report back to you what’s coming. Would you want to hear it? In this episode of Live the Bible, that’s exactly what happens. We get ready for the New Year with a look at how to fearlessly face the fabulous future God has planned for you. Our future will always have giants. But we can face them—in their many forms—as long as we don’t look at the size of the giants but at the size of our God! Support the Show.
#031 - Our Christmas Surprise: God's Way Up is Down
December 24, 2019 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBThe humble birth of Jesus Christ reveals a truth that, frankly, is shocking. In fact, it’s as surprising today as it was in the day Mary gave birth to Jesus in a Bethlehem barn. In this episode of Live the Bible, we take a special look at Christmas and its surprising truth. What truth? The pursuits of our lives and passions can easily get misplaced. Jesus shows us that the way up is down. The way to true greatness in the eyes of God is to be a servant to Him—and to others—just like Jesus...
Special Christmas Announcement
December 17, 2019 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBAt LIVE THE BIBLE, we love connecting the Bible and its land to life, and that’s why I’ve put together a free 3-part video series that shows you the Christmas story like you’ve never seen it before—on site in the locations where it actually occurred. See it now at: https://www.walkingthebiblelands.com/ This video series takes you to the places and promises of God that led up the birth of Jesus. The episodes reveal the places of Jesus’ birth and the events that followed—including the Wise ...
#030 - A Tomb with a View Towards You
December 17, 2019 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBOne event, more than any other event, reminds us that personal failure does not remove us from God's plan. In fact, this event shows us that the success of God's plan does not depend on our performance. In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at the essence of what makes Christianity true. Remove this, and we’re just another insignificant religion putting our hope in wishful thinking. But with this event, our faith is rooted in history. And it has huge implications for our lives— an...
#029 - Living Well to the Very End
December 10, 2019 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBHow can we Live our lives well to the very end? Especially when we are falsely accused, rejected by those closest to us, and perhaps even abandoned, betrayed, or denied. Turns out, all of these were true of Jesus — and yet He finished well. What a model is our Lord. In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at Jesus’ example of living well to the very end. From the time Jesus was born in Bethlehem to the time of His death at Jerusalem, He was faithful to the end. Jesus committed Himself...
#028 - What to Do When You Remember Your Failure
December 03, 2019 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.7 MBWhat can you do when you remember your failure? You know what I mean. Something triggers a memory, and we have a flashback of a failure we did yesterday—or maybe even years ago. In this episode of Live the Bible, Jesus Christ reminds us that those memories don’t have to haunt us. Instead they can become a memory of something far better than our failure—God’s grace. This is an episode so essential for us to hear again and again. Support the Show.
Special Announcement This Week
November 26, 2019 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.46 MBAnyone should be able to experience the spiritual benefits of the lands of the Bible. After all, they’re right there in Israel! But if overseas is too far for you to travel, that's okay! I have a special opportunity this week only. My online resource called Walking the Bible Lands helps anyone experience the benefits of the Holy Land—through high-quality video. This special opportunity with a Black Friday discount is a great time for you to join while you can still get access to all of t...
#027 - When Your Want-To is Willing, But Your Can-Do Is Weak, Part 2
November 26, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBHow can we be faithful and follow God, but we’re just not strong enough to do it? In this second part of our two-part episode of Live the Bible, where Jesus gives us the practical application of what to do when we want to obey God—but we’re not strong enough to do it. This is where the rubber meets the road in our Christian lives. Jesus takes us to Gethsemane, and models how to rely on God for strength in moments of vulnerability. The peace we long for in life lies on the other side of ...
#026 - When Your Want-To Is Willing, But Your Can-Do is Weak, Part 1
November 19, 2019 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWe desperately want to be faithful and follow God, but we’re just not strong enough to do it. How do we do it when we can’t? In this episode of Live the Bible, Jesus reminds us we have a traitor in the gates we have to watch out for. This intensely practical two-part episode shows us Jesus’ example of what to do when our want-to is willing but our can-do is weak. Support the Show.
#025 - She Did What She Could - And So Can You
November 12, 2019 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBJesus held up a particular woman as an example to follow. In fact, more Scripture is devoted to her than to ten of the twelve disciples! In this episode of Live the Bible, we meet a disciple of Jesus who didn't write any scripture, didn't preach any messages, wasn't one of the twelve disciples, and she never performed any miracles. Why is she so significant for us to know? Support the Show.
#024 - How to Stay Alert Until the End
November 05, 2019 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBWhat’s next in biblical prophecy? In this episode of Live the Bible, we get a peek at the end of the story from Jesus’ own lips. The Lord not only tells us what’s coming next in biblical prophecy, but He tells us how to stay alert until the very end. By the way, there’s nothing like learning biblical prophecy while looking at the places where it will occur. I invite you to come with me and experience the land of Israel for yourself. Just go to waynestiles.com/tours to see all upcoming ...
#023 - The Single, Most Important Thing in Life
October 29, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIf someone asked Jesus what the most important thing in life is, we’d love to know His answer. They did, in fact—and His answer was crystal clear. In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re going to talk about Jesus' answer. It’s a great way for us to hit reset on our lives and our priorities—and get clarity on what matters most. In fact, I’ll end the podcast with 3 essential questions of application directly related to Jesus’ words. Support the Show.
#022 - What You've Been Waiting For
October 22, 2019 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBYou will be able to apply this podcast this week—if not today. Why? Because you, like Jesus, will likely be misunderstood, misquoted, labeled a misfit—and shunned by others. How do you deal with it? In this episode of Live the Bible, we see Jesus as our model of how to deal with life now until what we’ve been waiting for shows up. The Lord shows us how we can have a mindset that pushes through the fog when other people treat us unjustly. We can trust God until then. Jesus shows us h...
#021 - Jesus Wants 3 Kinds of Fruit in Your Life
October 15, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBJesus is looking for fruit. No, not apples and oranges— but fruit in our lives. In fact, He wants to find 3 kinds of fruit in your life. In this episode of Live the Bible, we see the Triumphal Entry of Jesus as He begins the Passion Week. As Christians, bearing fruit for God is essential. Jesus shows us how. Each of these 3 kinds of fruit are related to each other, and the good news is, when Jesus looks in our lives, He brings His grace along. The Lord is not looking to curse you. He is...
#020 - What Do You Want From God?
October 08, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBIf Jesus were to ask you what you’d like Him to do for you, how would you answer? What an opportunity! Jesus actually asked the question twice—and got two totally different responses. In this episode of Live the Bible, we’ll learn which response Jesus applauded. What exactly should we should want from God? It’s challenging—and so encouraging. Support the Show.
#019 - God's Surprising Requirement for Eternal Life
October 01, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBHave you ever heard someone answer a question before they answer the question? Jesus was a Master at that. “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus’ answer to that question may surprise you! It surprised His disciples. In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at what the Bible says about the surprising requirement for eternal life. The requirement for eternal life sounds like bad news—one can't earn it— until we realize that the bad news is meant to drive us to the good news that ...
#018 - What God Says about Marriage
September 24, 2019 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIf we ask 10 different people on the street (or in the church) God’s view on marriage, we’ll likely get 11 different answers. Thankfully, the Word of God gives us an anchor that keeps us from groping in a sea of opinions. In this episode of Live the Bible, Jesus tells us what God says about marriage and divorce. Living with our eyes open means we guide our lives from the light of God’s Word before anything else. That’s true in every area of life. Once we know what God’s Word says, the tr...
#017 - What's Your Motive?
September 17, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBTrying to figure out someone's reasons for what they do is tough business. Often we think we know, but more often, we're guessing. Trying to figure out our own motives isn't much easier. Of course, as Christians, we want to do all we do for the glory of God. That's great. But our walk with God can come to a standstill when (in truth) we chase our own interests in the name of Jesus. In this episode of the podcast, Live the Bible, Jesus teaches His disciples (and us) that our Christian life...