Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
988 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 347 ratingsTop 5 devotional podcasts worldwide according to Chartable.com: Connect with God in the time it takes you to drive to work or empty the dishwasher. Every episode focuses on one passage, explains it and applies it to your life. Co-hosted by Keith Simon, Jensen Holt McNair, Tanya Willmeth, and Patrick Miller.
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How to Make It Right With God | David in 22 | 2 Samuel 12
December 11, 2019 10:30 - 11 minutes"I think the trap we fall into is we try to pay God back, like 'I screwed up God, but I can make it right.'" How do you make it right with God? What can do you do to set things straight? When we mess up, it's instinctive to want to fix things. We made the mess, so we'll make it right again. That's what we do with our friends and family and coworkers. It's what we do with anyone any time we make a mistake. But God isn't anyone, and sin isn't just an accident. Learn how to make it right with Go...
The Consequence of Confronting God | David in 22 | 2 Samuel 11
December 09, 2019 10:30 - 10 minutes"Do you see the terrible problem that God, Himself, has to face? For Him to be good, for Him to be just, He has to destroy David." Now we get to the infamous story of David and Bathsheba. When David knowingly sins, he does the same thing Adam and Eve did in the Garden of Eden: he confronts God. When we sin, we're confronting God and His goodness. We're testing how His goodness reacts to our evil. We're challenging God to see how His goodness can overcome our evil without destroying us. Listen...
A Story of God's Grace | David in 22 | 2 Samuel 9
December 04, 2019 10:30 - 11 minutes"It's a story that makes grace come alive. In this story, kindness means more than just being nice to someone" Christianity made kindness notorious for its lethal power. ("Kill 'em with kindness" came from Christ long before Selena made it a hit song.) But kindness should also be recognized for its redemptive power as well. God's grace elevates kindness from "just being nice" to becoming alive. In this episode, https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) explains how David's ...
How God's Promises Are Revealed | David in 22 | 2 Samuel 7
December 02, 2019 10:30 - 10 minutes"And now, in 2 Samuel 7, God is making a promise to David that sounds a lot like His promise to Abraham ... But then He goes a step further" The Bible is a book of God's promises. It's a book containing every genre: supernatural conflict between God and the devil; romance between Him and the church; history behind God's promises; and mystery of how He'll resolve all the issues, which we're still waiting for Him to reveal. Even though we know what happens in the end, we don't know how. The Bib...
What Happens Without Reverence | David in 22 | 2 Samuel 6
November 27, 2019 10:30 - 10 minutes"Can we be honest? Few things come more naturally to us than using God." We don't really use the word "reverence" anymore. It sounds so old and severe. But it's really just another word for "respect." Patrick continues our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/david-in-22-stories/ (David in 22) series with a time when the Israelites showed God great irreverence. One of them died, and David became angry. Find out what the worst irreverence was and what God did to set things right. I...
In God We Trust? | David in 22 | 2 Samuel 5:11-13
November 25, 2019 10:30 - 10 minutes"It's ironic—to me, at least—that our currency in the United States says, 'In God We Trust.' We all know the truth" Why is faith important? It's fundamental to being a Christian, but do you know why? It's because Christianity is all about having a relationship with God, and you can't have a relationship without trust. Faith is trusting in God. You know it, but do you do it? Our money says, "In God We Trust," but do we? David didn't, and it eventually caused his kingdom to crumble. Discover wh...
Not Allowed | David's Life in 22 Stories | 2 Samuel 2
November 20, 2019 10:30 - 10 minutes"It's actually for that exact reason that God won't allow David to build His temple." Do you ever ask God why you're not allowed to have something? Do you ask why you're not allowed to do something? David asked God why he wasn't allowed to build the Temple, and the answer comes back to this chapter of https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Samuel+2&version=NIV (2 Samuel 2). David was asking the wrong question. Someone else asked the right one, and it wasn't answered for centuries late...
Surprising News and a Surprising Response | David's Life in 22 Stories | 2 Samuel 1
November 18, 2019 13:00 - 11 minutes"When a kid, who's not prone to much emotion or drama, starts crying on Christmas morning, you're like, 'Okay, something went terribly wrong.'" Some people love surprises, but some people hate them. The people who love surprises don't understand how you could possibly hate them, but the people who hate surprises know how terribly wrong things can go. (They probably have a few surprising stories of their own!). When Saul died, the most surprising thing was not how he died but how David reacted...
How to Deal With Being Let Down by God | David's Life in 22 Stories | 1 Samuel 29
November 13, 2019 10:30 - 10 minutesGod can do amazing, shocking, crazy things. After all, He's God. Isn't that why we worship Him? It's what we expect from Him. But what about when God lets us down? What about when God doesn't do great things? Perhaps He doesn't even seem to do anything at all. Find out how to deal with being let down by God as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) continues our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/david-in-22-stories/ (David in 22) series. Featured Quote: If...
A Wise Woman | David's Life in 22 Stories | 1 Samuel 24
November 11, 2019 10:30 - 9 minutesWe hail David as a great king, and rightly so, but he didn't do it alone. Sometimes we forget about the people who helped him along the way: people like Abigail. She was a wise woman who quelled the antipathy of two men "caught in the snare of foolishness." In this episode, https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) discusses how God speaks to David through Abigail. Discover how a wise woman impacted David's legacy and consider whom He might be using to speak to you as ...
Waiting on God Takes Work | David's Life in 22 Stories | (1 Sam. 24)
November 07, 2019 10:30 - 10 minutesIf you're like me, you hate waste, and waiting usually seems like a huge waste of time. Time is one of our most important assets, and waiting can literally feel like we're wasting our lives away. God promised David he would be king, but David had to wait on God for decades before He fulfilled His promise. David's story shows that waiting on God is not passive but actually very active. Waiting on God takes a lot of work. Learn how to actively wait on God as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/st...
Kanye West, Jesus is King, & the Christian Response | Keith and Patrick
November 06, 2019 10:30 - 33 minutesSince its recent release, “Jesus is King,” the newest album from Kanye West, has gained both positive and negative reviews from a wide-ranging audience. In this episode, Keith and Patrick discuss the Christian response to the album and examine how, controversy aside, it points to a central truth of the Gospel. Want to learn more about how Jesus’ kingship is at the heart of the Gospel? Check out some of the books that have helped shape Keith & Patrick’s thinking: Gospel Allegiance by Matthew B...
When Belief Isn't Smart | David's Life in 22 Stories | (1 Sam. 21-22)
November 04, 2019 10:30 - 9 minutesWhen David runs from Saul, he does something really stupid: he runs to God. In today's world of hyperrationality, belief seems weak and foolish. Belief means not knowing and being okay with that. David believed that God would deliver him, even though he didn't know how. He trusted in God more than he feared Saul. Listen to https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) explain how to believe in God, even when it doesn't seem smart. In this episode, we discuss anxiety. If th...
Biblical Friendship | David's Life in 22 Stories | (1 Sam. 20)
October 31, 2019 10:30 - 12 minutesKeith talks about a form of love which modern people too easily minimize and forget: friendship. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (Instagram) or https://twitter.com/TheCrossingCoMo (Twitter). Want to learn about more 1-2 Samuel? Do you want a deeper l...
How to Have Impossible Conversations | Keith & Patrick
October 30, 2019 10:30 - 31 minutesWhat happens when it’s Thanksgiving dinner and conversations about disagreements in politics, culture, morals and religion start up? What about in the office? Among friends? Today it feels like it's impossible to talk about these things without an argument or causing offense. But Christians should be able to lovingly engage in conversation with others—no matter how impossible it feels. This episode will teach you how. To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and...
Jealousy & Success | David in 22 Stories | 1 Sam. 19
October 29, 2019 14:30 - 10 minutesKeith explores the power of jealousy to wreck lives, and what genuine success looks like. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (Instagram) or https://twitter.com/TheCrossingCoMo (Twitter). Want to learn about more 1-2 Samuel? Do you want a deeper look int...
Goliath in Fresh Perspective (1 Sam. 17) | David in 22 Stories | 1 Samuel – 2 Samuel Devotions
October 23, 2019 10:30 - 11 minutesWe continue our new series, David in 22 Stories. In this episode we look at one of the most famous Bible stories: David and Goliath. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (Instagram) or https://twitter.com/TheCrossingCoMo (Twitter). Want to learn about mor...
What does God care the most about in people? (1 Sam. 16) | David in 22 Stories | 1 Samuel – 2 Samuel Devotions
October 21, 2019 10:30 - 10 minutesWe continue our new series, David in 22 Stories. In this episode we meet David for the first time and see what God really cares the most about in people. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (Instagram) or https://twitter.com/TheCrossingCoMo (Twitter). Wa...
The King of People Pleasing | David in 22 Stories | 1 Sam. 15
October 17, 2019 10:30 - 10 minutesKeith introduces us to King Saul, who gave up his throne and his relationship with God to please people. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (Instagram) or https://twitter.com/TheCrossingCoMo (Twitter). Want to learn about more 1 Cor 13? Do you want a de...
3 Ways to Fight Anxiety | Keith and Patrick
October 16, 2019 10:30 - 31 minutesAnxiety is a complex experience, so Keith and Patrick look at it from three angles: Heart, Habits, and Habitat. Each of these perspectives give us practical tools to fight the daily anxiety many of us experience. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (Inst...
David in 22 stories – introducing our next series of devotions | David in 22 Stories | 1 Samuel – 2 Samuel
October 14, 2019 10:30 - 12 minutesWe begin our new series, David in 22 Stories. Over the next few months, we will work our way through 1-2 Samuel, focusing on its central human character: David. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (Instagram) or https://twitter.com/TheCrossingCoMo (Twitt...
Heaven Or Dust | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
October 10, 2019 10:30 - 9 minutesDo you want to spend your life on things that turn into dust? Or on things that last forever? In this episode we continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. Patrick discusses 1 Corinthians 13:8-13, where Paul writes that love never ends. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Facebook), https://ww...
How To Be a Better Parent: Debunking 3 Parenting Myths
October 09, 2019 10:30 - 25 minutesAre you tempted to be a helicopter parent? Or maybe a snow plow parent? Have you ever considered the damage that these parenting methods may cause for your children? In this bonus episode, Keith and Patrick discuss how to be a better parent by debunking three, common parenting myths: Myth 1: Safety is your kids' greatest need. Myth 2: What doesn't kill you makes you weaker. Myth 3: Prepare the path for your child. What if you took a different approach? What if, instead, you saw parenting as a...
Love Never Fails | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
October 07, 2019 10:30 - 10 minutesWe continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode Keith discusses 1 Corinthians 13:6, where Paul writes that love never fails. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (Instagram) or https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (Twitte...
Love Like a Marathoner | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
October 02, 2019 10:30 - 10 minutesWe continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode Keith discusses 1 Corinthians 13:7, where Paul writes that love endures all things. Can you endure all things? Me either. So what does Paul mean? We’ll try to figure that out. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Facebook), https://w...
Evil Love | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
September 30, 2019 10:30 - 10 minutesWe continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode Patrick discusses 1 Corinthians 13:6, where Paul writes that love doesn’t delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (Instagram) or https:/...
What Forgiveness Really Means | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
September 26, 2019 10:30 - 12 minutesWe continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode Keith discusses 1 Corinthians 13:5, where Paul writes that love keeps no records of wrongs and discusses what forgiveness really means from a biblical perspective. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram...
Online Dating Advice for Christians: 7 Things to Know Before You Swipe Right | Keith & Patrick
September 25, 2019 10:30 - 20 minutesEvery culture has a way of pairing people. In some cultures, it's arranged marriage and in our culture, it's dating. But over the last ten years, a new form of dating has appeared: Online dating via websites, social media, and dating apps. While some people want to give black and white answers—either we should or shouldn’t date online—we want to help Christians develop wisdom for online dating. Whether it’s dating or online dating or something else, every approach has pitfalls, requires disce...
Why Am I So Mad? | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
September 23, 2019 10:30 - 10 minutesWe continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode, Keith discusses 1 Corinthians 13:5, where Paul writes that love is not easily angered. Have you ever wondered, "Why am I so mad?" Learn how our anger reveals our heart. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Facebook), https://www.ins...
Love Does Not Dishonor Others | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
September 19, 2019 10:30 - 10 minutesWe continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode Patrick discusses 1 Corinthians 13:5, where Paul writes that love does not dishonor others. We’ll see how this passage says something quite different from what we might expect, and challenges many of our assumptions about how love works. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on h...
5 Ways Reading Helps Our Walk with Jesus + BOOK GIVEAWAY | Keith & Patrick
September 18, 2019 10:30 - 15 minutesMost people want to be readers, but it’s hard to find the motivation. In this episode, Keith and Patrick discuss why Christians should read and how this discipline has helped them in their walk with God and in their friendships with others. Plus, we’re GIVING AWAY three of Keith and Patrick’s favorite books of 2019. To enter the giveaway, simply subscribe to this podcast and go to The Crossing’s https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Facebook page), https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingco...
What Does Pride Look Like? | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
September 16, 2019 10:30 - 9 minutesWe continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode, Keith discusses 1 Corinthians 13:4, where Paul writes that love is not proud. So, what does pride look like? Hear Keith explain how pride manifests itself as the absence of service to others. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Fac...
How To Overcome Envy with Love | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
September 11, 2019 10:30 - 9 minutesWe continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode, Patrick discusses 1 Corinthians 13:4, where Paul writes that love does not envy… the one sin that isn’t even momentarily enjoyable. Learn how to overcome envy with love today. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Facebook), https://...
The Power of Kindness | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
September 09, 2019 10:30 - 13 minutesWe continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode Keith discusses 1 Corinthians 13:4, where Paul writes that love is kind. Discover how the power of kindness can completely transform your life. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo...
Why Love Wants to Erase Missouri’s Medical Debt | Keith & Patrick
September 08, 2019 13:30 - 13 minutesKeith and Patrick continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode they discuss a practical way The Crossing is seeking to love its community by erasing a significant amount of Missouri medical debt. Learn why this act of seemingly radical generosity should be considered a no-brainer in light of what Jesus has done for us all. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the i...
How To Develop Patience | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
September 04, 2019 10:30 - 8 minutesWe continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode, Patrick discusses 1 Corinthians 13:4, where Paul writes that love is patient. Discover how to develop patience in your own life: By reflecting on how patient God has been with you. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Facebook), htt...
What Makes Christians Different | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
September 02, 2019 10:30 - 9 minutesWe begin our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode Keith discusses 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, where Paul explains what makes Christians different from the rest of the world: Active love. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (Instagram) or...
Ten Minute Bible Talks: What They Are & What To Expect | Keith & Patrick
August 30, 2019 10:30 - 8 minutesIn this episode, Patrick and Keith talk about why they started Ten Minute Bible Talks and what you can expect. They also introduce Season 1, “Redefining Love.” During our first season we will go through 1 Corinthians 13 phrase by phrase to see how Paul defines love, and how that vision of love could change our lives. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person. Our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/about/sundays/ (website) has all the info you’ll need. You can follow us...