Relate2TheBible Podcast
516 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingReading the Bible 16+ times, I felt led to create Relate2TheBible Podcast with personal examples of how I relate the Bible to my life through: Bible to Self Connections, Bible to Text/Media Connections & Bible to World Connections to help others realize that the Bible is still significant in the 21st Century. Podcast: anchor.fm/debra-seiling
Blog website- https://Relate2TheBible.blogspot.com/
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God Doesn't Get Suckered into Struggles for Attention
May 01, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MBThis Bible 2 Self Connection is very significant. It's so easy to get caught up in thinking about all the good things we do for others and for God and feel like we should get preferential treatment. This Bible passage brings me back down to earth and reminds me of what is truly important! Check out: Christian Overeaters Past and Present Blog at https://christian-overeaters.blogspot.com Please share this podcast and blog with those who might benefit. Thanks! Debbie
Do Inconsistencies in How It Was Recorded in the Gospels That God Said That Jesus is His Beloved Son at His Baptism, Mean that Jesus Isn't God's Son?
April 29, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBThere are some who try to confuse Christians by saying that there are inconsistencies in the New Testament and try to make the false point that Jesus Isn't the Son of God. I have felt led to analyze the inconsistencies to find out if they are even significant. To date, I have not found a single inconsistency that any where comes close to disproving that Jesus Is God's Son. You can go to Biblical Proof! or Do Biblical Inconsistencies Really Matter? to read my full analysis of this and other ...
Not to Gain Personal Recognition and The Stuff in My Life Becomes Too Important
April 24, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBThese two Bible 2 Self Connections will hear about my motives in doing things for others and being more willing to not have so much stuff and to share with others! Check out Video Answers About God, Jesus, Creation, Disaster, Etc. via You Tube at https://VideoAnswersAboutGod.blogspot.com/ Please share this podcast and Video Blog Resource with those who might benefit. Thanks! Debbie
How I Know I'm Loved By Christ Even Though I'm a Sinful Human Being
April 22, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThis podcast tells of many ways that I know that Christ loves me from the way He has forgiven Peter, who denied Him, the adulteress, and many others. Check out Biblical Proof at https://BiblicalProof.blogspot.com Please share this podcast and blog with those who might benefit. Thanks! Debbie
God and American Graffiti
April 17, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBThis Bible 2 Text/World Connection made a major difference in my sharing my faith, because of relating this passage to a portion of the movie: American Graffiti. Check out Bible Passages That Can Influence Your Life blog at https://Bible-Passages.blogspot.com Feel free to share this podcast and blog with any who might benefit. Thanks! Debbie
Wandering Off Losing Our Focus and Being So Big Headed That I Lose My Humility
April 15, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBThe first is a Bible 2 World Connection related to a passage with picturesque language on how Jesus tried to help direct us when we stray. The second is a Bible 2 Self Connection about not being self-righteous and big-headed and losing my humility. Also, check out Bible Passages That Can Influence Your Life Blog at https://bible-passages.blogspot.com/ Feel free to share this podcast or blog with those who might benefit. Thanks! Debbie
Planting the Seeds of Faith and A Bird in the Hand Christian
April 10, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MBThe first of these two Bible 2 Self Connections tells of the influence our faith and example might have on others. The second tells how I connect this Bible passage to how people treated me differently after I lost all the weight. Also, check out Christian Overeaters Past and Present Support at https://christianovereaterssupport.blogspot.com/ with 100's of post links from the Christian Overeaters Past and Present Blog at https://christian-overeaters.blogspot.com/ Feel free to share this podc...
Putting Faith Off Until the Last Minute
April 08, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.3 MBWhen we've made poor choices in the past, which most of us have, Christ wants us to show signs of moving away from the same poor choices, trying to be more focused on being the person He wants and knows we can be! Also, check out Best of a Christian Caregiver at https://bestofachristiancaregiver.blogspot.com/ Feel free to share this podcast and blog with those that might benefit from them. Thanks! Debbie
Do Inconsistencies in Recording Judas' Betrayal of Jesus Disprove Judas Betrayed Jesus and that Jesus Is the Son of God?
April 04, 2020 22:08 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBDon't let people confuse you and tell you the Bible is full of lies, therefore Jesus Isn't the Son of God. You are smart, intelligent human beings and your Salvation is at stake! You have lots of time right now, because of Social Distancing, to check this out and make your own decision. I thoroughly compared all the Gospel passages that are recorded relating to Judas betraying Jesus, and although there are some minor inconsistencies, nothing even comes close to disproving that Judas betrayed...
Conflicting Bible Witnesses
April 03, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBListeners will hear this Bible 2 Text Connection that helps better understand why there are some inconsistencies in the reports of the same incident in the Gospels. You may also want to check out https://BiblicalProof.blogspot.com to find other examples for clarification. Please feel free to share this with those who might benefit. Thanks! Debbie
Alarmed About Using God's Name in Vain!!!
April 01, 2020 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBThis Bible 2 World Connection is of utmost importance! Using God, Jesus, and Christ in everyday slang has become all too common place! Reading the vast majority of times that God tells us throughout the Bible not to use His name in vain, has made a major difference in my life and hopefully it does in yours, as well. Read other examples of Bible 2 Self, Bible 2 World and Bible 2 Text/Media Connections at Relate2theBible blog at Relate2theBible.blogspot.com Feel free to share this podcast and...
Do Inconsistencies in Recording When Oil was Put on Jesus, Disprove that Jesus Is God's Son?
March 27, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBListen for yourself and determine if the Inconsistencies in Recording when oil was Put on Jesus and whether there is anything significant enough to disprove that Jesus Is God's Son. I do an in-depth analysis, but want you to judge for yourself, so you don't fall prey to those who like to confuse Christians or those interested in the Christian faith. They do this with a "slight of hand' telling them that since there are inconsistencies in the Bible, the Bible is not reliable and that Jesus is...
Do Inconsistencies in the Gospels about What is Written on Jesus' Cross Invalidate That Jesus Christ was Crucified on the Cross?
March 25, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThis podcast includes analysis about of the four Gospels that tell about the inscription on Jesus' cross. I will compare these and evaluate whether they are significant enough to invalidate whether Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross. Don't let people confuse you by minor inconsistencies in wording, writing style, or those who have more eye witness information included in what they record. There are those who have lost their faith over such minor inconsistencies and I DON'T want you to l...
Often I'm a "Self-Serving Christian" and Should I Have Expected any Less of God?
March 20, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MBThis includes two Bible 2 Self Connections, but the 2nd tells how amazed I was when God took care of the words when I went for a job interview and how smoothly everything went. Also, check TypesOfChristians.blogspot.com Feel free to share this podcast and blog with any who might benefit. Thanks! Debbie
Are We Different Outside the Church? and Does My Life Reflect My Belief in God?
March 18, 2020 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.6 MBThis Bible 2 World Connection shares that it's not how much we give at church, but how we live our lives. The Bible 2 Self Connection helps me refocus my life and faith.Also, check out Christ's Grace Abounds at https://ChristsGraceAbounds.blogspot.com Feel free to share this podcast and blog with those who might benefit. Thanks! Debbie
Not Giving Up Easily and Is This what You Want Me to Hear?
March 13, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBI found it easier to give up on those I knew who were going down the wrong path, but this Bible 2 World Connection passage, shows me that I should at least try. The Bible 2 Self Connection is about applying that passage to my own life, reflecting if the things that come out of my mouth are what Christ would want to hear. Also, check out Free2ShareVBS.blogspot.com with free Vacation Bible School curriculum, activities and more. Feel free to share this podcast and blog with those who might be...
Caught Up in My Own Little World and I've Been Just a "Sunday Christian"
March 11, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.27 MBThis includes a Bible 2 World Connection and a Bible 2 Self Connection where I apply these passages to experiences in the world and to my life. It makes reading the Bible much more personal. Also, check this Video answers About God, Jesus, Creation, Disaster, Etc. via You Tube link. Feel free to share this podcast and blog with those who might benefit. Thanks! Debbie
Do Inconsistencies in the Mustard Seed Parable Matter?
March 06, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBIn order to see if the inconsistencies in the Mustard Seed Parable mentioned in three of the Gospels of the Bible, I did research and analyzed the findings to see if there was credible reason to invalidate what Jesus said and that He is the Son of God. Check out How to Know Jesus Is God's Son at https://JesusisSonOfGod.blogspot.com/ (In that this blog its supposed to be a family friendly resource, I had a younger person do the blog artwork of Jesus walking on water.) Please share this podca...
Do Inconsistencies about the First Communion Disprove that Jesus Is the Son of God?
March 04, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBThis is an in-depth analysis of the passages that relate to Jesus giving His disciples The First Communion to see whether the inconsistencies are significant enough to disprove that Jesus gave His Disciples The First Communion and to disprove that Jesus Is God's Son. On the contrary, the inconsistencies are primarily in wording that is insignificant. Don't let people try to confuse you and try to disprove that Jesus Is the Son of God because there are inconsistencies in the Bible. These are ...
Subtle Things Can Shake Our Foundation
February 28, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MBThis Bible 2 Self Connection tells of a time when I took advantage of my younger brother, I'm ashamed to say. Also, check https://Christian-Overeaters.blogpsot.com Please feel free to pass this podcast and blog on to others who might benefit. Thanks! Debbie
Do the Inconsistencies the Apostles Recorded About Jesus Saying they Would become Fishers of Men, Invalidate Jesus Being the Son of God?
February 26, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBExtensive research was done to compare the 4 Gospels to see if the inconsistencies related to Jesus telling the disciples they would become Fishers of Men are significant enough to invalidate Jesus Being the Son of God. There are those who would try to confuse Christians and those who are seeking out the Christian faith. They often use minor inconsistencies in wording, etc. to make a case to try to disprove that Jesus Is the Son of God. Thus far in my in-depth research, I have found nothing ...
Too Quick to Fret and Worry
February 20, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBListeners will hear how these passages in Mark telling about Jesus doing two different miracles when He fed the multitudes influenced my reading the Bible more closely to not read right through interesting details like this. Additionally, check out the blog I felt led to create with You Tube Video clips by others that answer pertinent questions: Video Answers About God, Jesus, Creation, Disaster, Etc. via You Tube at https://VideoAnswersAboutGod.blogspot.com Please share these with others wh...
You Can't Con God!
February 19, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MBThis Bible 2 World Connection tells about churches that try to talk their parishioners into giving them large amounts of money, in order that the parishioners can achieve great wealth, but You Can't Con God! If you've ever wondered if there is much Biblical Proof about God's creation of the world, go to Creation: What's It Matter? at https://Creation-Matters.blogspot.com/ to scan over the vast Biblical proof of God's creation! Feel free to share this podcast and blog with those who might ben...
A Little Respect and a Smile or Two and Giving to Those We Don't Care For
February 14, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.41 MBListeners will hear a Bible 2 World Connection and a Bible 2 Self Connection, both about different aspects of giving. Check out A Christian Caregiver at https://AChristianCaregiver.blogspsot.com/ Feel free to share this podcast and blog with those who might benefit. Thanks! Debbie
When We Look to Our Political Leaders As Role Models and Get Caught Up in Hatred of Others, Are We Letting Jesus Abide in Us? and Never Passing Our Quota of Times to be Forgiven
February 13, 2020 18:58 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MBThe first is a Bible 2 World Connection and doesn't really have anything to do with one political party or another. In fact, it seems to me, that both sides of the fence are getting too caught up in anger and hateful actions, these days. What does Jesus want from us? The second is a Bible 2 Self Connection which reminds me how blessed I am that Jesus continues to forgive me when I ask Him, and never said I've surpassed my quota of times to be forgiven. In like manner, we need to be prayerful...
Prayers from the Bathroom
February 12, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBThis Bible 2 Self Connection has been especially significant in my life. It tells of how I was in a particularly uncomfortable work situation and was at the point of tears, so I went to the bathroom to hide it. While there, I prayed for my supervisor and was amazed at what happened! Check out: https://BestOfWhatDoYourActionsSay2Jesus.blogspot.com Please share this podcast and blog with any who might benefit. Thanks! Debbie
Have You Ever Been Around Hateful People? and Jumping Back into the Old Guilt Mode Again
February 07, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MBListeners will hear in these two Bible 2 Self Connections that when I'm prayerful, God shows me strategies to deal with hateful people and that I'm not responsible for the actions of others! Check out Christian Overeaters Past and Present blog at https://Christian-Overeaters.blogspot.com/ Feel free to share this podcast and blog with any who might benefit. Thanks! Debbie
Living Life in the Fast Lane
February 05, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBListeners will hear in this Bible2Self Connection how Christ wants me not to put off my faith until tomorrow, for that may never come. There is a wealth of supporting Bible passages to reinforce the importance of this. Additionally, check out Video Answers About God, Jesus, Creation, Disaster, Etc. via You Tube at https://VideoAnswersAboutGod.blogspot.com . (Click a couple of times to start the videos on these pertinent topics.) Please share this podcast and blog info with those who might be...
Do Gospel Inconsistencies Related to Questioning Jesus, Matter?
February 01, 2020 16:22 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBYou will hear the four Gospels of the Bible being compared and analyzed related to Jesus' being captured and questioned before His Crucifixion. I will share my analysis of these inconsistencies, but ultimately you need to listen and make up your own mind. Additionally, check out the blog I felt led to create https://BiblicalProof.blogspot.com to find other portions of the Bible analyzed.
Open Mouth-Insert Foot...Being Honest With Myself and Not Just a "Holiday Christian"
January 31, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MBListeners will hear a Bible2Self Connection as I share how Christ helps me when I've offended others by something I've said. The second is a Bible2World Connection about how today's royalty live the life of the affluent, but Jesus was born in humble surroundings and chose to live His life accordingly, although He could have chosen the life of the Rich and Famous! Check out It'sNotCool2Bully.blogspot.com , a video resource to provide assistance and tips for people of all ages who are bullied....
Not Willing to Leave Things for the Needy
January 29, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBThis Bible2Self Connection made a major difference in my faith walk with Christ and my giving to the less fortunate! Check Relate2TheBible Blog, to read other examples of how I connect the Bible passages to my life, to the world, or books and media. Please pass this podcast and blog information on to those who might benefit. Thanks! Debbie
Just When It's Convenient Christians and So Others Think We're Righteous
January 24, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBIn these two Bible2Self Connections, listeners will hear how I have to remember to be an example of my faith even if people respond in negative ways toward me. Additionally, I have to remember to not do things for Christ to draw the attention of others. Check out Bible Passages That Can Influence Your Life, another blog I felt led to create. Please share the podcast and blogs with those you feel might benefit. Thanks! Debbie
Caring What People Think of Me and Clean Out My Desk NOW-I Had Been Let Go
January 22, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MBListeners will hear how I've let other people's opinions of me be more important than God's in the 1st of these two Bible2Self Connections. The other is how God allowed me to see at a later point that the job I had just lost led to an ever better job, later on! Check out TypesOfChristians , another blog I felt led to create. Please pass the podcast and blog info on to those who might benefit from them. Thanks! Debbie
I Shouldn't Have a "Plan B" Ready and I've Been a Holding Grudges Against Others Christian
January 15, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.95 MBIn these 2 Bible 2 Self Connections, listeners will hear how I got deeper meaning from these Bible passages when I applied them to my life! Additionally, you may want to check out https://Free2ShareVBS.blogspot.com that I felt led to create that has 4 years worth of FREE Vacation Bible School Curriculum, activities, games, etc. Feel free to share these with those who would benefit. Thanks! Debbie
Enough Is Enough!
January 10, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBListeners will hear how this significant action where Jesus took a stand has influenced my life in trying to take more of a stand when I see or hear injustices toward others. You might also want to see more examples at the blog of the same name https://Relate2TheBible.blogspot.com Please share these with those who would benefit. Thanks! Debbie
A Christian's Questions Related to Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert
January 07, 2020 18:20 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBI watched the Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert dvd to get the answer to three questions. 1. How do they portray Jesus? 2. Is it based on Biblical proof? 3. Do they show the resurrection of Jesus? Listeners will hear NKJV Biblical proof for any portions of the concert that I mention, so you can form your own opinions.
Starting Out Well-Intentioned
January 03, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MBListeners will hear this Bible 2 Text Connection that has influenced my decision to read the Bible on a daily basis. Jesus shares through this parable and His explanation, that some Christians, although they start out enthusiastically, let the troubles of world, daily life, and a desire for riches lead them astray. I want to continue to stay focused on the messages that Christ has for me within the Bible, so I continue to re-read it to refresh my focus on what is truly important! You might a...
I Don't Want to be with the Goats and Wonderful News!!!
January 01, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MBIn the 1st portion of this podcast, listeners will hear a Bible 2 Text Connection. The 2nd is a Bible 2 Self Connection. Will you make the same connections as I have when you read the Bible?... probably not! Reading the Bible is a very personal experience and this podcast gives examples of how to relate the Bible passages to your own life. Additionally, you may want to check out a Christian blog I felt led to create called: Christian Overeaters Past and Present Blog at https://Christian-Ove...
God Doesn't Want Us to Be Taken In
December 27, 2019 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBListeners will hear this Bible 2 World Connection that is of concern to me. I get worried that many these days, try to lead Christians in a way that is either beneficial for certain politicians or harmful to certain politicians. After reading the Bible from cover to cover 16+ times, these passages don't give me the feeling that Christ would approve of how people manipulate Christians this way. Additionally, you might want to check out the blog I felt led to create with some other Bible 2 Sel...
Freeloader Christian
December 25, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBListeners will hear this a Bible 2 Self Connection where I put a modern spin on this passage that has always been difficult for me to understand. Relating the Bible to things I know, often makes reading it much more meaningful to me, and might for you, as well. Will you relate to the Bible passages in the same ways that I have? Probably not! These are just examples of how I've related the to personal, world, text or media connections as an example to others. Also, you might want to check out...
Dragging Your Feet Christians
December 20, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBListeners will hear this Bible 2 Self Connection that is all too true in my life. I have used this Bible passage to take stock of whether I respond when Jesus calls me to share my faith with others and how He might feel about my lack of response. You might also be interested in A Christian Caregiver at https://AChristianCaregiver.blogspot.com
Are the People on Welfare Rich?
December 18, 2019 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MBThis Bible 2 Self Connection caused me to prayerfully ponder whether most of my possessions are really important. Additionally, you may want to get on Best Of a Christian Caregiver, a blog I felt led to create with 100's of links to how Jesus helped me keep a Christian focus while providing care for a loved one. https://BestOfAChristianCaregiver.blogspot.com Please feel free to share this podcast and blog link with those who might benefit. Thanks! Debbie
Holding On to Petty Grudges
December 13, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBListeners will hear a Bible 2 Self Connection where I relate the passage of the unforgiving servant to my own actions. This aided in my re-evaluating the importance of trying to have a more forgiving nature the way that Christ did. Additionally, you might want to check the links on https://BestOfWhatDoYourActionsSay2Jesus.blogspot.com , a Christian blog I felt led to create. Please share this podcast and blog link with those who might benefit. Thanks, Debbie
The More the Merrier and Not Focused on Belongings
December 11, 2019 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MBListeners will hear a Bible 2 Self Connection that shows me how important it is for me to reach out to others to join me in praying for the sick. Also, the second is a Bible 2 World Connection about how we can simplify our lives without Zen strategies, which aren't Christian. Additionally, you might want to check out this blog I felt led to create with 4 years worth of FREE Vacation Bible School Curriculum, Games, and Activities at https://Free2ShareVBS.blogpsot.com Feel free to pass on thi...
I've Been a Backseat Driver Christian and Have We Become Desensitized?
December 06, 2019 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBListeners will hear how I applied the first Bible 2 World Connection to my life to figure out what God's endorsement of me might be. Also, they will hear in the second connection about what we can do to assist abused and neglected children rather than become desensitized to their needs, because this has become common place. Additionally, you might want to check https://TypesOfChristians.blogspot.com to read many of the other Types of Christians listed on this blog I felt led to create. Plea...
Biblical Evidence Proof Jesus Is Truly the Son of God, Despite Differences in the Information Recorded by the Apostles
December 05, 2019 17:40 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBListeners will hear Biblical evidence of proof that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God and will disprove those who discredit that, because of differences in the information shared from the Apostles. Some invalidate Jesus Christ's being the Son of God, because they say the Apostles said different things in the Bible related to the same situation. They conclude that the Apostles are not telling the truth, because they record different information and assume it is all a lie. They, then, conc...
Our Influence on Others and Letting Go of the Big Clothes
December 04, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBListeners will hear in the first Bible 2 Self Connection about how I relate this Bible verse to a time when my sharing my faith with co-workers made a positive change in the tone of our breaks, which had once been more negative in tone. The second Bible 2 Self Connection is very personal and brought about a major change in my faith when I didn't want to give my big clothes to a church rummage sale. Additionally, you might want to check out the Christian Overeaters Support blog that I felt le...
How Could They be So Insensitive? and My Warped Perception...
November 30, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MBListeners will hear two Bible 2 Self Connections with one about how irate I became with those who judge those out of work. The other is related to how I tended to overeat when I was overly tired, thinking that rest period validated what I was eating. You also might like to check out the Christian Overeaters Past and Present blog I felt led to create that shows how Christ healed me of 80+ pounds of excess weight and excessive overeating patterns. You'll find this at https://Christian-Overeat...
Making Popcorn
November 29, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBListeners will hear this Bible 2 World Connection relating these difficult to understand passages to actually making popcorn. In my opinion, this connection makes it easier to understand the Bible passages shared. Additionally, you might want to check out this blog I felt led to create called: What Do Your Actions Say 2 Jesus? https://WhatDoYourActionsSay2Jesus.blogspot.com Please feel free to share this podcast or blog with any who you feel will benefit. Thanks! Debbie
Covering Our Ears and I'm Going to Make a Plan B...
November 27, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBListeners will hear in the first Bible 2 Self Connection about how some close their ears to information about Jesus, much in the same way that some of my former students have covered their ears and blocked everything out. The second Bible 2 Self Connection is how I sometimes worry instead of turning my concerns over to Christ's very capable hands. It's like I'm telling Him, that I'll make a Plan B in case He doesn't take care of things the way I want. Additionally, you may want to check out ...