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Session in Progress: Bible Devotionals

26 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

Host Jessica Bearden unpacks the life-changing truths of the Bible through short, easy-to-listen lessons. Jessica encourages listeners to see life as a healthy and continual "session in progress" toward reaching full maturity in Christ. Genuine healing, hope, and transformation is only found by going straight to the Word!

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Philippians part 7- Secret of Contentment (4:10-23)

September 05, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.74 MB

Let's read through the book of Philippians together! In this 7-part series, we will slowly read through and discuss the truth found in Paul's letter to the first church in Philippi.   In Part 7, we read Philippians 4:10-23. Reflection question: What has God shown me through reading Philippians about the progress of my faith in Christ?

Philippians part 6- Heavenly Mind (3:17-4:9)

September 04, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MB

Let's read through the book of Philippians together! In this 7-part series, we will slowly read through and discuss the truth found in Paul's letter to the first church in Philippi.   In Part 6, we read Philippians 3:17-4:9. Reflection question: What is holding us back personally from our progress in the faith?

Philippians part 5- Source of Confidence (3:1-16)

September 03, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.83 MB

Let's read through the book of Philippians together! In this 7-part series, we will slowly read through and discuss the truth found in Paul's letter to the first church in Philippi.   In Part 5, we read Philippians 3:1-16. Reflection question: Are we relying on our "perfection" for confidence or is our confidence placed in Jesus who progresses us?

Philippians part 4- Shining in the Dark (2:12-30)

September 02, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.63 MB

Let's read through the book of Philippians together! In this 7-part series, we will slowly read through and discuss the truth found in Paul's letter to the first church in Philippi.   In Part 4, we read Philippians 2:12-30.  Reflection question: Are we progressing toward being lights in the world or are we progressing toward being crooked like the world?

Philippians part 3- Our Humble Savior (1:27-2:11)

September 01, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MB

Let's read through the book of Philippians together! In this 7-part series, we will slowly read through and discuss the truth found in Paul's letter to the first church in Philippi.   In Part 3, we read Philippians 1:27-2:11.  Reflection question: Do we just want to progress to be more like Jesus in His resurrection or do we also acknowledge that we must become like Him in His suffering?

Philippians part 2- All for Jesus (1:12-26)

August 31, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Let's read through the book of Philippians together! In this 7-part series, we will slowly read through and discuss the truth found in Paul's letter to the first church in Philippi.   In Part 2, we read Philippians 1:12-26.  Reflection question: Are we making our progress in the faith all about ourSELF or all about Jesus?

Philippians part 1- Growing in Knowledge (1:1-11)

August 30, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.68 MB

Let's read through the book of Philippians together! In this 7-part series, we will slowly read through and discuss the truth found in Paul's letter to the first church in Philippi.   In Part 1, we read Philippians 1:1-11.  Reflection question: Are we seeking to progress in our faith by means of "feeling" Jesus more or by KNOWING Jesus more? 

Forgiven & Cleansed by God with Jay Dan Gumm of Forgiven Felons Ministry (1 John 1:9)

July 30, 2021 03:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MB

In this episode, I share my short, but powerful "devotional-style" conversation with Jay Dan Gumm, founder of Forgiven Felons ministry.  We discuss how the Word of God met him in prison and radically changed his life to release him from his past.     Jay Dan Gumm's links:   Check out his incredible testimony and Forgiven Felons ministry here.   Check out his podcast, Background Check Podcast- full of powerful stories of people rising above their background here. (Found on any podcast plat...

14) Goodbye Comparison, Insecurity, & Pride!

April 26, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

If you struggle with comparison, insecurity, or pride, this episode is for you.  The best way to fix our distorted view of self and others is to redirect our view of God.  This concept was life-changing for me and I hope it can be for you too!

14) Goodbye Comparison, Insecurity, & Pride!

April 26, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

If you struggle with comparison, insecurity, or pride, this episode is for you.  The best way to fix our distorted view of self and others is to redirect our view of God.  This concept was life-changing for me and I hope it can be for you too!

13) Covenant Kindness (2 Samuel 9)

February 04, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

More covenant teaching! Join me in looking at 2 Samuel 9 where David extends covenant kindness to Mephibosheth.... SPOILER: This story points to God's covenant kindness extended toward YOU! Check out my Episode 5: Covenant 101 for more foundational understanding. :) Connect with me on IG: @jessica_bearden

12) The first praise & worship song ever recorded!!! (Exodus 15) God-centered exaltation > our worship experience preferences

January 06, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.89 MB

Kickin' it back old school to the first ever recorded worship song! In this episode, we are reminded that worship should not be about us or our own 21st century preferences.  True worship is God-centered.  We can learn a lot from the beautiful lyrics to Moses' song in Exodus 15! 

11) Lessons from John the Baptist's ministry (Kingdom of God > kingdom of self)

December 16, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MB

Christian "influencer" culture can sometimes seem like a bunch of mini kingdoms of self popping up.  There's a lot we can learn from John the Baptist's ministry.  He was far more concerned with the Kingdom of God over his own platform or anything else.  This message is for me as much as for anyone else.  

10) Genuine Truth & Genuine Love - 1 John shows us how to sniff out counterfeit worldly versions of truth and love

November 25, 2020 18:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

There is only ONE genuine Truth and ONE genuine Love that leads to life.  As believers who are living in line with the Truth and Love of the gospel, we must continually be on guard against counterfeit versions of truth and love.  1 John is a short but powerhouse letter that sheds light on discerning the real from the fake!

9) Do we glorify the gifts of God more than God Himself? Let's do a motive check with Acts chapter 8

November 04, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Heart Motive Check! Do we desire the GIFTS of God more than God HIMSELF? Are we more concerned with what God can do for us over the gospel itself?  Acts 8 teaches us a lot about this conflict... let's check it out. Sign up for Study Guides to take you straight to the Bible! Connect with me on Instagram! @jessica_bearden

8) Fighting Against Temptation With Confidence

October 24, 2020 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Let's jump into Matthew 4- The temptation of Jesus!!!!!!! Chances are you have encountered some type of temptation or deception already today.. this world is full of it.  Thankfully we have Someone who is a sinless example of how to fight temptation... and Someone who, when we fail, still makes a way to God for us.  Get free study guides!! Connect with me on IG! And go straight to the Word yourself :-)

7) Using Psalm 117 (the shortest chapter in the Bible) to encourage QUALITY-focused > QUANTITY-focused Bible reading time

October 07, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

God's heart is and always has been RELATIONSHIP > RELIGION!  Let's look at Psalm 117 (only 2 verses long!) to understand God's heartbeat for relationship more.  Furthermore, our own Bible reading time should be QUALITY-focused > QUANTITY-focused.  It all fits together! So, let's dive in! Get a free Study Guide with these Quality Tips here. Connect with me on Insta. For real though, I love talking about the Bible!! So message me!

6) Remembering God in the Midst of Suffering

September 23, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

We are promised eternal life, but not an easy life.  In this episode, we discuss what the Bible says about "remembering" and how it shifts our perspective to cope in all seasons of life- especially during hardship. Click here to sign up for free Study Guides! (https://msha.ke/jessica_bearden/) Click here to connect with me on social media! (@jessica_bearden on IG)

5) Covenant 101 - What is a covenant & why is it so important?

September 09, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Understanding what a covenant is will radically change the way we read the Bible and relate to God.  This episode lays the foundation of the concept of covenant which will be built upon in future episodes.  This episode briefly but powerfully teaches: -why the concept of covenant is so important -what a covenant IS and ISN'T -a brief explanation of the best covenant ever made -and how to grow in our understanding of covenant For a Study Guide to go through some key passages on covenant, fil...

5) Covenant 101 - What is a covenant & why is it so important?

September 09, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Understanding what a covenant is will radically change the way we read the Bible and relate to God.  This episode lays the foundation of the concept of covenant which will be built upon in future episodes.  This episode briefly but powerfully teaches: -why the concept of covenant is so important -what a covenant IS and ISN'T -a brief explanation of the best covenant ever made -and how to grow in our understanding of covenant For a Study Guide to go through some key passages on covenant, fil...

4) Genesis 5-8 - Noah & Bible Reading Tips

August 26, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

This devo discusses 2 tips to getting the most out of your Bible reading experience.. and we use the story of Noah as an example!   Click here to get a free Study Guide for Genesis 5-8! Connect with me on Instagram!

4) Genesis 5-8 - Noah & Bible Reading Tips

August 26, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

This devo discusses 2 tips to getting the most out of your Bible reading experience.. and we use the story of Noah as an example!   Click here to get a free Study Guide for Genesis 5-8! Connect with me on Instagram!

3) Genesis 4 - Good News, Bad News, Great News Part 3

August 11, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

This is the last part of the Good News, Bad News, Great News series.  Come read Genesis 4 with me for some more great news! Click here to get a free Study Guide for Genesis 1-4!  Connect with me on Instagram!

2) Genesis 3 - Good News, Bad News, Great News Part 2

August 11, 2020 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.7 MB

Come read Genesis 3 with me in Part 2 of the Good News, Bad News, Great News series!  We've got some bad news, but the great news is quick to follow! Click here to get a free Study Guide for Genesis 1-4!  Connect with me on Instagram!

1) Genesis 1 & 2 - Good News, Bad News, Great News Part 1

August 11, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.21 MB

It's the beginning of the podcast, so why not start at the beginning of the Bible!  This devotional is Part 1 of the Good News, Bad News, Great News series.  Grab your Bible and let's look at Genesis 1 and 2 to find some "very good" news!   Click here to get a free Study Guide for Genesis 1-4! Connect with me on Instagram!

Welcome to Session in Progress!

August 05, 2020 23:00 - 5 minutes - 3.75 MB

Let's study the Bible together! In this trailer, I'll share why I am launching this podcast! To get Study Guides for future devotionals, click here!  Follow me on Instagram for updates when a new episode drops!