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Between The Lines is a weekday Bible reading podcast that not only helps you get in God's Word, but provides fascinating context and information to help you grow. Scott and Junior Ziegler are teaching pastors at The Bridge Community Church in the Chicagoland area. They are passionate about helping people read and understand the Bible. In just 10 minutes this dynamic father-son duo will have you laughing and learning. Subscribe and listen daily, Monday through Friday, to connect with God in a ...
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We all have moments in life that we regret…Mistakes made or words said that we wish we could take back. Finish your week reading in John 18 with Scott and Junior. In this chapter, we’ll see Peter’s actions that he will later regret. There is much to learn from today’s reading, so don’t miss it! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Gui…
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Jesus prayed for you. Yes, you! How incredible is that? Today’s reading is powerful and impactful, so don’t miss joining Scott and Junior in reading John 17. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, you will love the practical teaching that Junior gives in this book. If you’re a…
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If you ever feel like you don’t understand what you’re reading in scripture, you are not alone. Hit play and join Scott and Junior in reading John 16, where we’ll see how the disciples respond to Jesus’ teaching in this chapter. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, you will …
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Self-help is a wildly popular concept in today’s society. Does the idea of self-help align with scripture? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in John 15 to see what Jesus teaches about how to live morally and obey God’s commands. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, you will…
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What does Jesus mean when He says, “I am going to prepare a place for you?” Start your week strong in the Bible as we continue through John. Join Scott and Junior in John 14 to see some important teachings from Jesus and how it applies to our lives as believers. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you…
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In John 11, we will hear a story many of us are familiar with. Although it may be a familiar story, grab your Bible, lean in, and ask the Holy Spirit to teach you something new today. This is an incredible part of Jesus’ ministry! Hit play and join Scott and Junior in today’s reading. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manh…
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How do you know you’re hearing God and following His leading? Grab your Bible and join Scott and Junior in John 10. In this chapter, Jesus unpacks an important illustration about Himself. It has incredible application for each of our lives today! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between Th…
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Jesus says something pretty offensive in today’s reading…What could that be? To who was it offensive, and why? Let’s jump into John 9 together with Scott and Junior and see a key conversation Jesus has with His disciples in this chapter. It has great application for us today! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on A…
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John 8 contains a scandalous story…and you might be surprised how Jesus responds. Join Scott and Junior in today’s reading. There is so much to learn and unpack in this chapter about who Jesus is and how He calls us to live as His followers! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lin…
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What does Jesus mean when He says living water flows from Him? Hit play and start your week with Scott and Junior in John 7, as they unpack this symbolic illustration and what it means for us today. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, you will love the practical teaching th…
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Grab your Bible and end your week strong with Scott and Junior in today’s reading of John 4. In this chapter, we see a powerful and life-changing conversation that Jesus has with a Samaritan woman. Hit play and jump into this impactful story! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Li…
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Hit play and join Scott and Junior in today’s reading, in John 3. This chapter holds a beautiful gospel message! So be sure to grab your Bible and a notebook, and jump into this powerful passage of scripture. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, you will love the practical t…
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What does the Bible have to say about drinking alcohol? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in today’s reading, John 2. This chapter will unpack a key miracle that Jesus performs at a wedding, and some great insights for us today. Don’t miss today’s episode! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love…
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In today’s reading, we are starting in the gospel of John. While this book may be familiar to many of us, don’t miss a day of reading and allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to you. Hit play and john Scott and Junior in John 1. This will be impactful for each of our lives! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon…
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Start your week off with Scott and Junior as we wrap up with the book of Numbers! In chapter 36, we see the Israelites outlines guidelines for inheritances. Hit play and jump in to learn some new insights and good application for your life today. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between Th…
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It’s important to keep our eyes forward…Looking ahead to where God is leading, and to not live in the past. But, it is also important to occasionally reflect, remember, and celebrate what God has done. Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Numbers 33 to take a look back at key moments in Israel’s journey. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Pr…
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Has a fear of change every stopped you from stepping into a good thing that comes your way? Join Scott and Junior in Numbers 32 today as they unpack what happens with some of the Israelites as they finally arrive to the Promised Land. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, you…
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In today’s reading, Scott and Junior will unpack a difficult question…Why would God command the Israelite armies to overtake a nation and kill them? Hit play and let’s learn together in Numbers 31. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, you will love the practical teaching tha…
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Commitments are powerful…Taking action to signify what you say you are going to do is important. What does God’s Word have to say about commitments? Join Scott and Junior in Numbers 30 to unpack this and gain some practical applications for your daily life. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love…
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God calls His people to party…What are these parties? What do they celebrate and what do they signify? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Numbers 29 to unpack some of these festivals celebrated by the Israelites. Grab your Bible and jump into today’s reading! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you…
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How are you setting up the generation coming after you for success? In what ways are you positioning those who are younger than you to experience joy and blessing in life? Wrap up your week with Scott and Junior in Numbers 26, as they share practical application behind this chapter that will help us leave a great legacy and make a strong impact in …
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Sex is a dangerous temptation…It was a temptation for the Israelites, and it still is a prominent temptation today. In today’s reading, we see the terrible danger sexual sin has and the powerful effects it has to cause destruction. Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Numbers 25. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood,…
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Will you do the right thing, no matter the cost? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Numbers 24. We’re continuing with unpacking Balaam and Balak’s interaction together, and we will see Balaam stand firm in his position. Don’t miss today’s reading! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Betwee…
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We all face pressure. Whether peer pressure, a desire to be accepted or pressure to achieve success at work…It takes strong faith, values, and discipline to remain obedient to God in the midst of pressure. How can you stand strong? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in today’s reading of Numbers 23. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practica…
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A talking donkey? In today’s reading, we’ll see God use a donkey to deliver an important message…Don’t miss this crazy story as Scott and Junior unpack an important lesson of humility and fascinating insights you can apply to your life today. Hit play and jump into today’s reading of Numbers 22. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Gu…
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What does it mean to be purified? The concept of purification shows up all throughout scripture, in both the Old and New Testaments, and has great application for our lives even today. Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Numbers 19 to unpack this important concept. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! I…
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Hit play and join Scott and Junior in today’s reading, Numbers 18. We will unpack important insights into the Tabernacle and the holy gathering of God’s people. This chapter shows commands God gave the Israelites, and important applications we can learn for ourselves today too. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on…
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How does God deal with murmuring within a community? It is clear God wants His people to be unified and live with respect towards leadership. How does God address those who speak against authority? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Numbers 17 today. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Bet…
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How do you honor those in authority over you? Do you find yourself being critical towards those in leadership? Join Scott and Junior in Numbers 16 unpacking a key story of a group who leads a rebellion against Moses and Aaron. There are important insights for us to take away from this chapter! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guid…
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Start your week off in your Bible, and jump into Numbers 15 with Scott and Junior. In today’s reading, we’ll see laws God gave the Israelites and how they apply to us today too, and a key way God establishes for His people to have a physical reminder of His commands and presence. You’ll learn some new things in this chapter, so hit play and dive in…
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This chapter is full of conflict…and plenty of practical insights we can learn and apply to our own lives. Wrap up your week with Scott and Junior unpacking Numbers 12 as we see the importance of leadership, and how a rebellion delays the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood…
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Complaining has terrible consequences…We’ll see some of the destructive effects that complaining has on our lives in today’s reading. Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Numbers 11 to see God’s response to the Israelites’ complaints. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, yo…
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What is the significance of trumpets in scripture? Jump into today’s reading and unpack some fascinating insights surrounding the importance of trumpets. Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Numbers 10! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, you will love the practical teachi…
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What can we learn from the Israelites celebration of the Passover? Join Scott and Junior today in Numbers 9, as they unpack the significance of this celebration and what we can learn from it today. Grab your Bible and a notebook, and hit play! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The L…
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Start off your week strong by jumping in today’s reading! We’re continuing to Numbers 8, and this chapter is full of fascinating insight and practical applications that apply to our lives today. Join Scott and Junior to unpack this great chapter. Let’s learn and grow together! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on …
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Purity leads to clarity. When you’re stuck in any kind of sin, you’re living through a foggy and distorted view of life. How can you gain clarity? Finish your week off with Scott and Junior in Numbers 5, as we read some Old Testament instructions that have great application for our lives today. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Gui…
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Why does organization matter? In Numbers 4, we see how God calls us to organization and structure, which keeps us from chaos. Don’t miss this insightful episode! Grab your Bible and hit play to join Scott and Junior in today’s reading. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between The Lines, yo…
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Everyone trying to do their own thing creates chaos…But living in harmony with those around you creates something beautiful and powerful. What does this look like in our daily lives? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in today’s reading, Numbers 3. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love Between …
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How do you know you’re in the right spot? How do you know that where you are has significance and God is using you in that spot to make an impact? Don’t miss today’s reading in Numbers 2. Join Scott and Junior to learn the important insights in this chapter, and how it applies to your life. Grab your Bible and hit play! You can buy Junior’s book, T…
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We are starting a new book of the Bible today…Numbers! Many of us don’t often read through Numbers, but this book is full of important reference points and historical stories. What we’ll read in Numbers will give us foundational context and broaden our perspective and understanding of the rest of the Bible. Let’s dive into this insightful book toge…
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Grab your Bible and finish your week strong with Scott and Junior in 2 Timothy 2. This chapter is full of incredible wisdom and applications that will help our speech, actions, and relationships. Let’s look at the teachings Paul gave Timothy, and these insights are great for our lives today too. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Gu…
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Have you ever envied the talents of others? But take a moment to reflect…how has God gifted you? Are you investing in your gift by improving your skills and taking opportunities to use that craft to serve others around you? Join Scott and Junior in reading 2 Timothy 1. We’ll see how God has uniquely gifted each of us to make an impact in the world …
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Do you find many of your conversations, desires, and motivations revolve around money? What is true wealth? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in 1 Timothy 6, the final chapter in Paul’s first letter to Timothy. This chapter is full of practical applications and highly applicable instructions for our everyday lives. You can buy Junior’s book, The M…
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Today’s reading in 1 Timothy 5 is full of great relational advice that is incredibly valuable for each of us. Grab your Bible and notebook, hit play, and join Scott and Junior in diving into the practical chapter. Let’s grow together and invest in the relationships around us! You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on A…
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Have you ever phoned it in…At work, in your home, with your relationships? What does it look like to bring your best in all that you do? Start your week with Scott and Junior in 1 Timothy 4. This chapter has great practical applications that you can begin to apply today and make a tangible impact in your work and relationships. You can buy Junior’s…
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What is deconstruction? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in 1 Timothy 1 as we begin rereading Paul’s first letter to Timothy. Today’s reading looks at those who were walking away from the faith in Paul’s time, and we see how many of these same things still happen today. Grab your Bible and let’s see what the Bible says about how to walk in truth.…
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Hit play as Scott and Junior read the last chapter of Paul’s second letter to Timothy, in 2 Timothy 4. In today’s reading, Paul shares important final thoughts with Timothy. This whole letter has been meaningful and incredibly practical for our daily lives, so don’t miss this last chapter. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to…
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Is there truth behind self-love and the idea, “You just need to love yourself more”? Grab your Bible and join Scott and Junior in 2 Timothy 3 today. Today’s reading will highlight some traits and actions we should avoid, and how the Bible leads us in truth and how we should live godly lives. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide …
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What are some triggers that cause temptation in your life? What steps are you taking to avoid and flee these temptations? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in 2 Timothy 2 as we learn some highly practical lessons we can begin applying to our lives today. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love B…
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How do you know your faith is genuine? Start your week off in this new book, Paul’s second letter to Timothy, where we’ll learn great insights through Paul’s teaching to Timothy. Hit play and join Scott and Junior, grab your Bible, and let’s grow together. You can buy Junior’s book, The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood, on Amazon!! If you love …
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