Can you hear the voice of Wisdom? How does wisdom transform us? What does it look like to listen to God's voice? In today's episode, Jeff shares why the voice of Wisdom in Proverbs 8 is a voice worth listening to. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psalms, …

Whether you have an addiction to it or not, pornography has taken our culture captive. So how do we fight against the temptation of lust? What's the first step toward breaking our addictions? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Proverbs 7 warns us against the path of lust that only leads to death. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re…

Are you tempted by laziness? What's the line between resting and rotting? How do I work hard without overworking myself? In today's episode, Jensen looks at Proverbs 6, pointing us to an ancient example of wise work: the ant. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writing…

Are your ideas of sex influenced by culture? What does God's wisdom have to do with my sex life? Is God's design for sex good for me? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Proverbs 5 warns us against using God's gift of sex outside of His design. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally k…

What's the secret to the good life? What's the first step to gaining wisdom? Do you trust in God's wisdom more than your own? In today's episode, Keith shares how Proverbs 4 shows us that the good life might be hiding right behind your own pride and foolishness. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament book…

Who are you becoming? What does it look like to trust God? Why should I trust God? In today's episode, Jeff looks at Proverbs 3, showing us that God's wisdom is worth trusting with everything we have. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psalms, Chronicles, P…

We'd sacrifice a lot of our own comfort, time, and energy for the right price. But what if there's something worth far more than money? Are you willing to relentlessly seek God's wisdom? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Proverbs 2 encourages us desire wisdom above everything else. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a gr…

Should I think of proverbs as promises? Who was Proverbs written to? What does it mean to fear the LORD? In today's episode, Jensen explains how Proverbs 1 gives us a way of living that produces flourishing. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psalms, Chroni…

Do you ever feel like a spiritual, moral, or religious failure? Are you distracted from the main thing? Do you see God's commands as irrelevant? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Nehemiah 13 reminds us that Jesus is the only firm foundation for our identities. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament boo…

What's up with the Israelites wearing sackcloth and ashes when praying? Are you better at confessing other people's sins or your own? What does it mean to be "stiff-necked"? In today's episode, Keith shares how Nehemiah's prayer in Nehemiah 9-12 encourages us to confess honestly and take responsibility for our sins before God. Read the Bible with u…

Nehemiah 7-8 is a section of the Bible you might be tempted to skip. What does a list of names have to do with my life today? Why should I care about Ezra reading the Law? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Nehemiah 7-8 is not monotonous but monumental. And it has a powerful message for the people of God. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year,…

Does the Bible agree with a particular political party? Does Scripture always promote specific policy positions? Was Nehemiah a Republican or a Democrat? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Nehemiah 5-6 shows us that the kingdom of God does not fit neatly into our political categories - it transcends them. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This ye…

Let go and let God. Jesus take the wheel. God's got this. These popular Christian sayings are founded on a good, true belief: God is in control. But these sayings might also be leading you into passivity instead of action. In today's episode, Jensen shares how Nehemiah 4 shows us that God empowers His people who trust in Him to help bring change in…

Are you living for God's kingdom or your own? Do you trust God in the face of opposition? Are you willing to serve? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Nehemiah 2:11-3:32 encourages us to take part in God's eternal kingdom by protecting, trusting, and serving. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books…

Do you read your Bible like Aesop's Fables? Can you serve God without working in ministry? Do you have the humility to honestly confess your sins? In today's episode, Keith shares how Nehemiah 1-2:10 reminds us that God uses ordinary people for His extraordinary purposes. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Test…

Are your prayers messy enough? Are your prayers formative or formulaic? What if messy prayer is the path to transformation? In today's episode, Jeff shows us how Ezra's prayer in Ezra 9-10 encourages us to pray honestly, humbly, and hopefully. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally kno…

Are we in an age of rediscovering Jesus? Do you know the ancient way of Jesus? Are you devoted to the same practices Ezra was? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Ezra 7-8 encourages us to rediscover the ancient way of Jesus that leads to life. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally…

How do you deal with disappointment? Where do you turn when life doesn't go as expected? Where do you find hope? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Ezra 3-6 points us to the God whose kingdom will never disappoint. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psal…

Why is the book of Ezra in the Bible? How does it fit inside God's bigger story? How does it's ancient context speak to our lives today? In today's episode, Tanya gives the context for Ezra 1-2, reminding us of how God used real people of history to bring about His kingdom. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Te…

Do you give thanks for the gifts God has given you? Do you make excuses for your sins? Are you guilty of grumbling? In today's episode, Keith reads through Psalm 106, encouraging us to be grateful toward God for rescuing us from our sin. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as …

Are you participating in God's mission to renew the world? Are you stepping into your place as he works to bless the nations? Or are you holding back certain areas of your life? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Psalm 105 invites us to see ourselves as a part of God's drama of redemption. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling …

Why do you praise God? Is it because He saved you? Because He knows you? Because He loves you? In today’s episode, Patrick shares how the author of Psalm 104 praises God for a different reason: His creation. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psalms, Chroni…

Do you have eyes to see God's goodness? Do you ever get a sense of awe when you consider what God has done for you? In today's episode, Jensen prays through Psalm 103, thanking God for His steadfast love for His people. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Ps…

Do the unknowns of life ever keep you up at night? Do you struggle to trust that God hears your prayers? Are you bottling up your anxiety? In today's episode, Tanya looks at Psalm 102 and reminds us that we have a Father who holds our future in His hands. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books tradi…

Are Christians called to be haters? What does God want us to hate? How can we hate in a loving way? In today's episode, Keith looks at Psalm 101, reminding us that we are called to love God and hate what is evil. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psalms, C…

We're all sheep. Whether we like it or not, we were created to be followers. This begs the question: who or what are you following? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Psalm 100 reminds us that God is our Good Shepherd who we can trust to follow. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally …

How can Christians find peace in a chaotic election season? Is this the most important election ever? Is God in control? In today's episode, Patrick looks at Psalm 99, reminding us that nations rise and fall but the Kingdom of God will reign forever. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditiona…

The Bible uses lots of imagery to describe God. Which do you prefer? Shepherd? Rock? Father? What about... Warrior? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Psalm 98 encourages us to see God as our true Warrior King. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psalms, …

Why does the Bible use the imagery of fire to describe God? Is the fire of God intended to harm us? Or protect us? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Psalm 97 points us to the fire of God's love, which preserves those who love Him and hate evil. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally…

Why does God command us to praise Him? Is God an ego-maniac? Is it wrong for God to be jealous? In today's episode, Keith uses Psalm 96 to show us how God's glory and our happiness are not at odds, they go together. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psalms…

Do you have a Burger King faith? Are you living as if God is reigning? Are you furthering God's kingdom or your own? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Psalm 95 encourages us to submit our lives to God's way instead of our own. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writ…

Does the Bible support social justice? Does God care about the oppressed? Are we called to do the same? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Psalm 94 points us to God - our good social justice Warrior. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psalms, Chronicles…

Do you have faith that can withstand the waves of life? Do you have peace in the midst of chaos? Are you a non-anxious presence for those around you? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Psalm 93 reminds us that behind our chaotic lives is a God who is in control. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament b…

Life is full of seasons. What fruit do you want to yield in your next season? How can investing in your relationship with God keep your leaves from withering? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Psalm 92 invites us to see our seasons as opportunities for spiritual growth. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Tes…

Can we ever be completely secure? How do we find peace when our world is falling apart? How do we face our anxious world with poise and confidence? In today's episode, Keith shares how Psalm 91 encourages us to find our peace and security in the shadow of the Almighty. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testame…

Is God an idea or a refuge? Are you numbering your days? Where are you looking for satisfaction? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Psalm 90 invites us to recognize our limits and trust in God's eternal power. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psalms, Chr…

Have you been putting off your relationship with God for a future date? Is your life full of, "one day..." promises? Will that day ever truly come? In today's episode, Patrick celebrates our 1000th episode by sharing how Ecclesiastes 12 warns us against living for "one day" and encourages us to live today. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year,…

Do you ever find yourself in analysis paralysis? Does your anxiety take over when decisions need to be made? Has analyzing your future led you to inaction in God's Kingdom? In today's episode, Jensen looks at Ecclesiastes 11, inviting us to trust the good news that God is in control of our future. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re ta…

Do you have eyes to see your own foolishness? Has someone in your life ever exposed it to you? How do Christians grow in wisdom? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Ecclesiastes 10 encourages us to be near to Jesus, our wise King. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The W…

Can a serious Christian enjoy their life? With all of the suffering in the world, should I feel guilty for having a nice meal or going on vacation? Does being somber and serious make you more spiritual? In today's episode, Keith looks at Ecclesiastes 9, reminding us that God is the ultimate Giver who commands us to enjoy His gifts. Read the Bible w…

Have you ever been broken by the Bible? Has the the truth of Scripture ever forced you to change your mind? Has it forced you to change your life? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Ecclesiastes 8 attempts to break our sense of pride and certainty and encourages us to embrace our limits with humility. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’…

What do you want people to say at your funeral? That you were a dreamer or a doer? That you wanted to make a difference or that you actually did? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Ecclesiastes 7 encourages us to put action to our dreams for the sake of God's Kingdom. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Test…

"Once I get ____, I'll be happy." How do you fill in that blank? Do you spend more time grateful for what you have or wishing you had more? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Ecclesiastes 6 wakes us up to the transience of our lives, urging us to find our contentment in God, the only One who can truly satisfy. Read the Bible with us in 2024! Thi…

Do you go to church to be served or to serve? Do you have cat theology or dog theology? Should the church cater to your needs or God's? In today's episode, Keith looks at Ecclesiastes 5, reminding us of what it means that God is in heaven and we are on earth. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books t…

Is your significance tied to your work? Do you struggle to have meaningful relationships? Do you have the humility to listen for wisdom? In today's episode, Tanya looks at Ecclesiastes 4, showing how each of these three issues stem from our heart's pursuit of temporary satisfaction. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group …

Do the seasons of life have a purpose? Am I making the most of the time I have? If time is running out, why do I long for eternity? In today's episode, Jeff speaks on the famous poem in Ecclesiastes 3, showing us how the seasons of life point us to our eternal home. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament …

What's the secret to happiness? Is it found in chasing your own pleasure? Will pleasure truly satisfy? In today's episode, Patrick shares how the Preacher's experience in Ecclesiastes 2 reminds us that the pleasures of this world are not worth building our life on. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament b…

"Everything is meaningless." The book of Ecclesiastes begins in such a way that you might question why it's in your Bible. Is life truly meaningless? In today's episode, Jensen shares how the context and genre of Ecclesiastes 1 helps us understand it's place in God's Word and points us to Jesus. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tack…

Are you plagued by hopelessness? Do you find it hard to trust God's plan for your life? Do you ever question God's promises of redemption? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Ruth 4 points us to a God who works all things together for the good of those who love Him. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament…

Is the book of Ruth a love story? If so, it's not the one you'd expect. In today's episode, Keith shares how Ruth 3 transcends your typical romance novel, pointing us to a far greater love story - the one between Jesus and his church. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “Th…