Best Helpful On Line Bible Study Podcasts (2024)

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Jen Schmidt: Maybe It's Time to Try Again 7:40

5h ago7:40

7:40

"There's a vast difference between being tethered to the Body of Christ vs. being someone who periodically visits a church building. Throughout Scripture, we witness the non-negotiable command to hold fast to the Bride of Christ and gather together for corporate worship. It doesn't specify a building, but affirms the necessity of consistent gatheri…

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What to Say to Those Who Are Waiting 6:23

1h ago6:23

6:23

As certain as the sun rises, God will come to the rescue. Keep your eyes focused on Him! In the waiting, our faith grows stronger as we discover that God is present with us. His presence not only forges His patience in us, but we also learn to live at peace with Him in the process of faith’s refining fires. Leave a comment and be entered to WIN a c…

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Kaitlyn Bouchillon: God Will Meet Us in the Muchness 7:35

1d ago7:35

7:35

"There’s no such thing as "too much" for God. God knows the end from the beginning, and no matter what or how much our days hold, He will hold us. Nothing — no thing — will take Him by surprise. There’s no such thing as “too much” for God, and He will be faithful to meet us in the muchness of our days." Leave a comment for Kaitlyn: https://incourag…

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Bonus Episode: Kailani's Gift, with Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young 21:04

4h ago21:04

21:04

Summary In this episode, Becky Keife interviews Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, author of the children's book 'Kailani's Gift.' The book explores themes of perseverance, developing gifts, and the importance of community support. Dorina shares the story of Kailani, a young girl who wants to learn a traditional Filipino dance called the Tininkling. Despit…

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Michele Cushatt: For the Love of Learning 6:50

13h ago6:50

6:50

"How often do we choose today's comfort at the cost of tomorrow's growth? Comfort isn't always the haven we think it is. Sometimes it is a tomb. A bulb that stays entombed too long in the ground eventually withers. So do we. When we start avoiding difficult circumstances, new adventures, challenging circumstances, and difficult people and conversat…

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Holley Gerth: Help When Social Media Makes You Compare 6:28

14h ago6:28

6:28

"We serve a God who cares more about the quality of our faithfulness with what He’s given us than the quantity of our accomplishments. He isn’t asking us to do as much as we possibly can; He is asking us to say “yes” to what He asks us to do with what He’s entrusted to us. He isn’t looking for more people to have big platforms; He is searching for …

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Rachel Marie Kang: For When You’re Exhausted and Coffee Can't Take the Tired Away 7:23

1d ago7:23

7:23

"We are worn out. We are tapped. We are tired of and from watching the news and waiting for God to usher in salvation and solutions. We are holding our collective breath, barely awake and hardly aware of our need for rest — true rest. In the quiet moments, when I sit in silence long enough to let the truth be loud, I can hear the holy whisper. And …

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Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young: Gifts and Talents Need to Be Tended Over Time 8:08

3d ago8:08

8:08

"God grants us gifts and talents that need to be tended over time. Gifts and talents take time to bloom." Dorina's new kid's book, Kailani's Gift, echoes this same message. Kailani needs to have the courage to try something new. Even though she doesn't master it right away, Kailani perseveres. The tinikling dance is challenging, but it is also rewa…

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Dawn Camp: The Years Give as Much as They Take 7:18

4d ago7:18

7:18

"Time is a gift I shouldn't squander. The Lord wants us to learn from our experiences so we can teach and comfort others the way He has taught and consoled us over the years. The next time you’re overwhelmed by your current circumstances, spend time with a woman who’s been there and can give you her long-range perspective. And the next time you wor…

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100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle: Honest Prayer, with Becky Keife, Kayla Craig, and Tasha Jun 25:55

5d ago25:55

25:55

Summary In this episode, Becky Keife, Kayla Craig, and Tasha Jun discuss the theme of honest prayer from the (in)courage book '100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle.' They share their personal experiences of struggling and being desperate for God's strength, and how honest prayer has helped them in those moments. They also discuss barriers to honest…

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Bonus Episode, featuring Melissa Horvath 23:52

6d ago23:52

23:52

Summary In this bonus episode, Becky Keife interviews Melissa Horvath about her new devotional, 'You Are Made For This: Devotions to Uplift and Encourage Busy Moms.' They discuss the challenges and joys of motherhood, the importance of relying on God's strength and grace, and the need for constant encouragement. Melissa emphasizes that every mother…

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Robin Dance: If at First You Don't Succeed, When Should You Try, Try Again? 8:00

7d ago8:00

8:00

"If we can trust God with open doors, we can trust the ones that close." If at First You Don't Succeed, When Should You Try, Try Again? That's the question Robin Dance is answering today. Her God-story is a must-listen! Leave a comment for Robin: https://incourage.me/?p=238410 -- The spring issue of DaySpring’s Everyday Faith magazine is now availa…

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Melissa Horvath: You Are Made for This 6:12

8d ago6:12

6:12

"God’s purpose for your children – and for you – is so much bigger than any momentary struggle." You Are Made for This, by Melissa Horvath, is a heartfelt companion for every mother, a source of inspiration and encouragement on the busiest of days and the most challenging of nights. It’s a powerful reminder that God’s purpose for your children – an…

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Barb Roose: The Blessing of Showing Up Anyways 7:17

9d ago7:17

7:17

"Jesus's invitation to come and see is alive and well for you today. “Come and see” is for the hurting, reluctant, exhausted (and even the religiously exhausted). If you're tired of empty religion or fake Christians, Jesus wants you to experience what the pastor Eugene Peterson calls Jesus's "unforced rhythms of grace." In the presence of Jesus, we…

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Simi John: Do You Know Your Worth? 5:52

10d ago5:52

5:52

"It hurts the heart of God when His daughters don’t see their worth. Friend, it is time to stop settling for gentle punches and stop striving for the approval of people. I pray that you sense God leaning in close to remind you today that you are worth so much. It is time to use your God-given voice, to rise up in the authority and position you have…

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Aliza Latta: When Prayer Gets Personal 5:47

11d ago5:47

5:47

"We can dwell with the Lord forever, starting right now. We can dwell in His presence in this very moment — during a hectic workday, while throwing in another load of laundry, in the middle of singleness or marriage or motherhood. If you follow Jesus, you will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. But I think we may as well start now." Leave a co…

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100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle: Vulnerable Connection, with Becky Keife, Robin Dance, and Kathi Lipp 28:14

14d ago28:14

28:14

Summary In this episode, the (in)courage writers discuss the theme of vulnerable connection and how it relates to experiencing God's strength in times of struggle. They share personal stories of finding support and understanding from friends who have gone through similar challenges. The importance of unfiltered friendships, rooting for each other's…

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How to Hold On to Hope When You Just Can’t Anymore 9:16

14d ago9:16

9:16

"If our hope rests in Jesus alone, we will not be disappointed. If I place my hope in an outcome — a prayer I want answered or a healing I want delivered — I will end up disappointed. “You will have suffering in this world,” Jesus says (John 16:33). That’s the bad news in no uncertain terms. None of us will escape the pain of the human condition. I…

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Tyra Rains: The Real Treasure 7:54

15d ago7:54

7:54

"Let’s put our focus on the real treasure, the things that last forever. I want what I do on Earth to last for eternity. I don’t think there is anything wrong with having nice things or staying in amazing places, but possessions and vacations won’t last forever. Those things don’t make a difference in eternity. Only the things we do for the kingdom…

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Jenny Erlingsson: Stay a Little Longer 6:49

16d ago6:49

6:49

"Lord, help us not to rush past these moments. In our very next breath, before the inhale, between, and after the exhale, He is here. The great I Am creating space within our moments and slivers to be with Him. Right there, where we are…" Leave a comment for our new contributor, Jenny: https://incourage.me/?p=238254 -- Discover the secret to meanin…

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Ligia Andrade: The Unexpected Miracle 7:02

17d ago7:02

7:02

"This moment, right now, is your opportunity to seek refuge in your Heavenly Father. "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him." Psalm 34:8 NIV Today, I want to encourage you that no matter how impossible your situation may seem, this moment, right now, is your opportunity to seek refuge in your Heavenly Fathe…

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Laura Kelly Fanucci: When You’re Not Ready & Jesus Shows Up Anyway 7:33

18d ago7:33

7:33

"Like the kind nurse who set her schedule aside when I needed her comfort, like the exasperated intern in the hall who saw my tear-stained face and realized there was a reason for our delay, I try to remember that our most important, loving actions on any given day are often when we let ourselves get interrupted by God. We might never feel ready, b…

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100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle: Powerful Praise, with Becky Keife, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, Karina Allen, and Dawn Camp 27:52

20d ago27:52

27:52

Summary In this bonus episode, four (in)courage writers discuss the theme of powerful praise and how it can strengthen you in times of struggle. They share personal experiences of how praise has helped them in difficult situations, such as worshiping at a funeral, finding strength through community worship, and expressing gratitude for daily blessi…

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Introducing Four New (in)courage Contributors! 10:54

22d ago10:54

10:54

Our writers show up here every day to reveal the inner workings of their lives so you can more clearly see the goodness of God in your own. We are over the moon to introduce you to four truly fabulous women who are joining our community of Jesus storytellers. These writers will bless you with their wisdom, joy, and humor. We can't wait to learn fro…

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Anna E. Rendell: Let's Help Each Other Fly 6:23

22d ago6:23

6:23

"We can be the one who helps another girl fly. In tangible ways and in words spoken. In giving from our time, our talents, and our treasures. In showing up when we're needed, even if we're not asked. In opening our hearts, our homes, our hands to one another. In a world where it's often easier to assume, ignore, or compete, we can be the ones to su…

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Mary Carver: When You'd Rather Hide, Reach Out Instead 7:21

23d ago7:21

7:21

"If you’re having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day (or week or month or season), you might feel like I did last week. You may be tempted to stuff all the hard feelings, to hide under the covers, and refuse to come out until the world plays nice, or to simply go radio silent. You might think you have to take care of everyone else first an…

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Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young: You Are in the Potter's Good Hands 7:21

24d ago7:21

7:21

"We need consistent hydration. We need the living water that only Jesus offers. The very same water that He offered the Samaritan woman at the well has the power to transform us from the inside out. He is our Thirst-Quencher when we are parched, our Teacher when we lack technique, our Shepherd when we need a gentle guide." Join the conversation: ht…

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Becky Keife: 6 Simple Prayers for When You’re Barely Hanging On 7:40

25d ago7:40

7:40

"Through the noise of my shame, I hear the voice of Jesus who keeps gently reminding me that He is the God of abundance who isn’t put off by my barely. When I’m barely holding on, God is abundantly able to hold me. It’s because of our barely that Jesus laid Himself bare on the cross. He took all our weakness, sin, and failure upon His flawless self…

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100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle: A Shift in Perspective, with Becky Keife and Simi John 27:40

28d ago27:40

27:40

Summary In this bonus episode, Becky Keife and Simi John discuss the theme of shifting perspective from our book, 100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle. They explore the importance of choosing a heavenly perspective and relying on God's strength in daily life. They share personal stories and experiences of how shifting perspectives can bring peace a…

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Jami Nato: The Sit-Down Season 5:56

28d ago5:56

5:56

"Saying no to one thing means I can say yes to something else. There are seasons of running and seasons of sitting down, and recognizing that one is not greater than the other is helpful for me." A note to our (in)courage Community: These goodbyes from a few writers have been so sad for us, but we’re also deeply grateful to have cultivated a commun…

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Rachel Marie Kang: His Mercies Are New Every Minute 5:14

29d ago5:14

5:14

"Wherever you are today, God’s mercies are available to you. Whether you’re raging over the injustices in your life or in the world, or you’re weary from the everyday mundane. Whether you cry yourself to sleep at night or bemoan when morning comes, you can count on God’s new mercies to meet you. His mercies are new every minute, every millisecond, …

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Mary Carver: For When You're Tired of Being the Backup Friend 6:52

30d ago6:52

6:52

"You are God’s first choice. If you’re feeling like a backup friend today, my heart is heavy for you. I know how that feels, and it’s horrible. If you’re feeling like you’ll never be anyone’s first choice, take heart. Don’t spiral into those dark thoughts! You are someone’s first choice. You’re the first choice of the One. You are loved by God. You…

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Tasha Jun: The Ministry of Wonder 8:01

1M ago8:01

8:01

"Wonder leads me back to God and my own belovedness. I can bring my honesty to God again and again, wrestle and question, and then let wonder minister to my bitter, tangled heart – softening it and helping it recover and remember who God is and whose I am." Leave a comment for Tasha: https://incourage.me/?p=238004 -- Getting ready for Easter? At Da…

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Dawn Camp: Keep Less to Experience More 7:05

1M ago7:05

7:05

"By keeping less, we experience more. One of our (in)courage contributors, Kathi Lipp, is an expert on decluttering. Recently when I couldn’t decide what to do with a sentimental object, she asked me, “Will you ever go looking for it?” It’s a powerful question that continues to help me filter what should stay and what should go. She said that every…

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100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle: Surrendering All, with Barb Roose, Becky Keife, Mary Carver, and Michele Cushatt 35:24

1M ago35:24

35:24

In this bonus episode, we introduce a new series and discuss the themes in the book, '100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle. This first episode of five is on the theme of Surrendering All, and four writers share their thoughts and stories of surrender and how it can feel overwhelming and like a last resort. Michelle shares her story of surrender dur…

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Kristen Strong: When You're Doing the Work of Two People in a Friendship 6:52

1M ago6:52

6:52

"I can trust God to work toward my good. When I'm getting a lukewarm response from someone after extending the hand of friendship, I've found freedom in saying to myself, "Ya know, Kristen, she's just not able to reciprocate now. Maybe she won't be ever. Either way, you're gonna be fine." ⁠And then I decide to take the pressure off myself (and her!…

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Karina Allen: New Friends and a Table for 12 7:13

1M ago7:13

7:13

"When Jesus shows up to the table, everything changes. His presence shatters all confusion. It brings peace to chaos. It brings hope, healing, and restoration. His presence ushers in waves of grace and mercy, love and redemption. There is always room for you at His table. He welcomes us in our sin, our shame, our brokenness. He covers us in His blo…

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Aliza Latta: Death Comes Before Resurrection 5:49

1M ago5:49

5:49

"Easter is coming, to be sure. But Good Friday comes first. God isn’t afraid of death or your grief. He weeps with us. He is close to the brokenhearted. And soon, when we begin to see a glimmer of light from beneath the sadness, we can hold fast to this, too… Resurrection is coming. " Leave a comment for Aliza: https://incourage.me/?p=237869 -- Get…

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Seeing the Full Picture When We Look Back 4:41

1M ago4:41

4:41

"Only by seeing the good and the hard intertwined and overlapping do I see how faithful God has been to me. Our lives are full of both joy and pain — often at the very same time. And that’s okay. We can acknowledge both. We can hold both. And we can worship God through both." Leave a comment for Mary: https://incourage.me/?p=237090 -- Getting ready…

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Rachel Marie Kang: Beloved, You Are Covered by the Blood of Jesus 7:14

1M ago7:14

7:14

"Beloved, when will we ever not need to be reminded that our only confidence in life is Christ? When will we ever not need the reminder that Christ cares for us? Deeply, daily, we always need the reminder that our hope and help come from Christ alone. Jesus cares about saving our souls and He cares about soothing our sorrows. Jesus cares about forg…

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Bonus Episode: Goodness Gracious, with Hannah Crews 31:19

1M ago31:19

31:19

Goodness Gracious: 90 Unfiltered Devotions for This Sometimes-Too-Serious Life, by Hannah Crews, is a 90-day devotional to help readers laugh, gain new perspectives, and tap into the joy God gives. Sometimes the light of Christ in our life is a flickering candle instead of a burning blaze. We get bogged down by distractions, challenges, the daily g…

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You Are His Child 6:25

1M ago6:25

6:25

"This Easter, fill your heart with His joy in a new way and let it spill out everywhere. Let us come to Him this Easter as His children, with open hearts and willing hands, to love and serve in whatever way He leads us. As we envision the empty tomb and celebrate that eternal freedom we have been given, let’s not keep this joy to ourselves. Let’s b…

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Robin Dance: How You Can Really Help Someone with a Terminal Diagnosis 8:31

1M ago8:31

8:31

"Serving well begins with asking for suggestions, listening carefully, and getting creative by anticipating all sorts of needs. Recently in a conversation with my sister (who’s been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer) and brother-in-law, they mentioned the awkward position they’ve repeatedly found themselves in with people wanting to help. What i…

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Simi John: When You Think God Is Being Silent 6:16

1M ago6:16

6:16

"God may not be yelling; He could be whispering. Don’t let the struggles of this life steal the voice of Love. You haven’t lost your ability to hear Him well, you may have just entered a new level of intimacy with God. God is inviting you to know Him, not simply in the big moments but in the seasons of quiet when life is hard. He wants you to know …

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Hannah Crews: Think Right, Talk Right, See Right 6:25

2M ago6:25

6:25

"When we think the way Jesus thinks and talk the way Jesus talks, we will see things the way Jesus sees. God, renew my mind, my words, and my perceptions today. I want my character to be aligned with Yours. Amen." Leave a comment for Hannah - and be entered to WIN a copy of her new devotional, Goodness Gracious: https://incourage.me/?p=237352 Then …

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Michelle Reyes: You've Got God, and God Will See You Through 6:51

2M ago6:51

6:51

"God will never abandon you in your time of grief. When you feel completely alone in this world, turn to God’s Word for comfort. When the tears won’t stop, turn to God to dry your tears. When you feel like you’ve utterly hit rock bottom, turn to God for hope. He’s there with you, in the fallow season, whispering in your ear, “I’ve got you. You’re g…

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Michele Cushatt: Digging Out When You Feel Buried 6:45

2M ago6:45

6:45

"I learned two eye-opening (and heart-humbling) lessons: 1. Words hold the power of life and death for the person who says them. 2. Words hold the power of life and death for the person who hears them. Our words impact our ability to do hard things. And our words impact the ability of other people to do hard things. Yes, there are moments when we m…

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Melissa Zaldivar: God of the Harbor 6:03

2M ago6:03

6:03

"We can call out to God -- not only in our distress but in our day-to-day. You may be landlocked, but the God of the sea is still your God. You may have clear skies, but the God of stormy weather is still your God. You may be in an uncomfortable season, but the God of comfort and hope is still your God." Leave a comment for Melissa: https://incoura…

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Kayla Craig: How to Find Strength in Surrender 9:39

2M ago9:39

9:39

"What if we dared to replace our insistence on self-sufficiency with stubborn hope? What if we opened ourselves up to the infinite possibilities that lie in store when we place our hope outside of ourselves? When we stop hinging our worth based on what we can (or can’t) do and instead place our hope in who God is, we might just discover that we don…

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Jennifer Dukes Lee: How Are You Really Doing with the "Other Stuff"? 6:17

2M ago6:17

6:17

"Hard things in other people's lives do not negate the pain you are carrying personally. God is big enough to care about the little things. Nothing is too big for our Lord. And nothing is too small either." Leave a comment for Jennifer: https://incourage.me/?p=237793 -- This Easter, prepare your heart and home with Simply Jesus: the Hope of Easter …

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