Best Craig And Diane Brown Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 45 - The Ten Virgins (Part 3) 19:20

4d ago19:20

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This concludes our series on Matthew 25:1-13, where Jesus describes the requirements for being welcomed into the kingdom of heaven. We look at the sobering message of this parable, and how we need to be surrendered to Him in all things. We encourage you to spend some time going through the scriptures to see this for yourselves. Some of the verses y…

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Episode 44 - The Ten Virgins (Part 2) 18:46

12d ago18:46

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This is part two of our discussion on the parable of the ten virgins and how we need to examine our own lives to see where we fit into this story. Are we seeking Jesus with our whole heart, living a life empowered by the Holy Spirit? Or are we simply living our own lives and hoping for the best? We all want to be a bride ready for our bridegroom!…

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Episode 43 - The Ten Virgins (Part 1) 17:57

22d ago17:57

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This is the first episode in a series where we discuss the parable of the ten virgins and what Jesus means when He refers to the Kingdom of Heaven. What responsibility does He give us when He challenges us to be ready to live in His kingdom? There is lots to unpack, so we hope you join us for the entire series.…

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Episode 42 - Be Like Rebekah 16:29

2M ago16:29

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In finding a bride for Isaiah, Abraham sent a servant to his home country to preserve the bloodline that would lead to Jesus. That bride, Rebekah, did something amazing that should apply to each one of us in our relationship with Christ. Join us as we chat about that thing she did, which all believers are called to do.…

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Episode 41 - A New Look at a Familiar Verse 20:07

4M ago20:07

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Some verses can become so familiar to us that we fail to consider the depths of their meaning. The verse we talk about today is one that deserves a deeper dive. Join us as we talk about Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus and the very familiar verse... John 3:16By Craig and Diane Brown

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Episode 40 - Building a Good Boundary 17:06

4M ago17:06

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In this life, we seem to be pulled in every direction. Today we talk about creating an unmovable boundary (a hedge) around our lives to protect us from the ungodly culture we live in. What does scripture mean when it says to remain unspotted from the world? Check out this episode as we chat about these things! Ecclesiastes 10:8 1 Peter 5:8-9 James …

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Episode 39 - Pursuing God 17:59

4M ago17:59

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Our relationship with God is incredible. In this episode, we dig into all the benefits God has set aside for us and the astounding way He allows us to receive them. We talk about how fun and full of joy our lives can be as we apply simple truths to our daily walk with Him. Psalm 34:1-9By Craig and Diane Brown

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Episode 38 - Are We Prepared? 20:58

5M ago20:58

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Are we prepared to handle the stresses that life throws our way? Do we have the disciplines in place to prepare ourselves ahead of time - before the thing hits us (whatever that thing is)? The Bible gives us some insights about how to make sure we have our minds and hearts prepared for this life and all that entails living here on planet Earth. In …

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Episode 37 - Words. 19:20

5M ago19:20

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Words. We've all been in situations where someone's words have hurt us or have bothered us. And haven't we all (at one time or another) said something we wish we hadn't? Scripture gives us lots of counsel about this, and also gives us tools to help us not be so affected by words that someone has said to us or about us. What are those tools we can h…

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Episode 36 - We Are What We Eat 20:35

5M ago20:35

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Do you feel energized when you eat good, healthy food? Conversely, do you sometimes feel awful when you overdo unhealthy food? In the same way, ingesting the pure Word of God will make us spiritually healthy, and wrong teaching can potentially weaken us spiritually. How do we discern what we are being taught? We will unpack all of this in today's e…

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Episode 35 - Arming Ourselves to Abide 15:02

6M ago15:02

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In this episode, we talk about the first few verses of Psalm 91, which is a beautiful picture of abiding with God. How do we arm ourselves against the world and everything it throws at us so we are able to abide? Tune in to see how God's Word equips us for this very thing. Psalm 91 Ephesians 6By Craig and Diane Brown

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Episode 34 - Move Forward, Don't Look Back! 18:01

6M ago18:01

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In today's episode, we chat about scriptures that encourage us to only move forward, and not dwell on the past. Our life in Christ is always pressing forward, never backward. Listen in to hear how we are called to a life of tomorrows, not yesterdays. Isaiah 43:18-19 Philippians 3:13-14By Craig and Diane Brown

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A Message to Our Listeners 1:26

12M ago1:26

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By Craig and Diane Brown

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Episode 33 - Defeating the Enemy 14:37

12M ago14:37

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In Psalm 9:1-3, David provides us with his secret to overcoming the enemy. We have victory over our flesh and any bit of divided loyalty we may have outside of God, if only we learn to make praise a habit. Transforming our mind, and then releasing praise to Him, is the power we have to defeat whatever enemies try to separate us from fully living a …

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Episode 32 - The Power in Understanding 16:32

12M ago16:32

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The bible talks about all the hidden treasures of wisdom and knowledge, but really the only way to comprehend this is by understanding the depths of the Word. In this episode we talk about how to have our "understanding enlightened" (Ephesians 1:18) so we can live a life fully energized and with clear purpose of what God has given each one of us.…

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Episode 31 - Living a Peaceful Life 18:47

1y ago18:47

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The book of James gives us example after example of the importance of demonstrating our faith in the way we interact with others. James talks about the power of our tongue - our words can build up or tear down. In chapter 3, verses 17 and 18, we learn the attributes of God's wisdom, and the fruit of being faithful to Him. With the leading of the Ho…

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Episode 30 - The Most Important Thing 13:28

1y ago13:28

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David loved God with his whole heart and whole being. He had an unwavering confidence in the Lord, and did not fear. The Psalms are full of his declaration about the goodness of God. In this episode, we talk about the one important thing David desired above all else, found in Psalm 27:4.By Craig and Diane Brown

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Episode 29 - Useful for the Master, Part Two 18:35

1y ago18:35

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This episode continues our conversation about II Timothy 2:20-26. When we allow Him to, God refines us and purifies us, just like the process for refining gold. How cool is that? And it does not have to be as painful as the refining gold goes through, if we surrender and live a life well-pleasing to Him. We talk about how we run the race, and who w…

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Episode 28 - Useful for the Master 17:12

1y ago17:12

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Good relationships and spiritual growth can only come when we (the church) grow in maturity and recognize the difference between truth and error. Paul imparts the wisdom and revelation required for us to flourish in the life God desires for each one of us. II Timothy 2: 15, 20-22By Craig and Diane Brown

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Episode 27 - The Sower, the Seed, and the Soil 18:22

1y ago18:22

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In this episode we dig into the different aspects of the soil of our hearts, as Jesus teaches in the parable found in Mark 4: 1-20. He desires that we would have well-tilled soil that can accept and nurture the seeds He sows through the Word. What is bad soil, and what is good soil? We chat about this and invite you to listen in.…

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Episode 26 - Psalm 37:3-6 15:57

1y ago15:57

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In this episode, we chat about how God beautifully draws a picture of how our lives can be lived trusting in Him, and how committing to Him can free us from the cares of this short life here on earth.By Craig and Diane Brown

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Episode 25 - Be My Witnesses 15:25

1y ago15:25

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In Acts 1:8, Jesus calls us to be witnesses of Him in all the earth. What does this mean to each one of us personally? Is He only speaking to the corporate church and missionaries, or is He speaking to each one of us individually? In this episode, we break this down to see exactly what Jesus meant when He said in John 17:18, "As You sent Me into th…

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Episode 24 - Proverbs 15: Practical Truths for Everyday Life 18:13

1y ago18:13

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Today's episode is a fun conversation about the "do this, not that" wisdom we find in Proverbs 15. We chat about several of the verses and how they provide us with practical ways of approaching life as believers.By Craig and Diane Brown

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Episode 23 - Psalm 1: Avoiding the Traps of the World 18:14

1y ago18:14

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Psalm 1 lays a great foundation for the entire book of Psalms. This short chapter shows us the path of truth, and also the path of destruction. It is a great reminder of the simple walk God provides for us, His children, if only we will heed His words.By Craig and Diane Brown

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Episode 22 - What is True Fellowship Among Believers? 21:20

1y ago21:20

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If we were to ask God, "what is Your desire for fellowship among Jesus-followers?" how would He answer? Would it look like today's church? Fellowship is not walking out of church more lonely than when we walked in. It's not having superficial relationships with fellow believers. The answer lies in His Word - the place where He answers all of our qu…

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Episode 21 - How to Maintain Peace 18:45

1y ago18:45

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Maintaining peace can be a challenge. A lot of times we can find it hard to walk in peace in this culture of Godlessness. We also contend with our own busyness and past negative experiences. We can train our minds to push the negative thoughts aside and replace them with simple disciplines that give us authority over our thoughts. Philippians 4:4-8…

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Episode 20 - Childlike Faith 19:09

1y ago19:09

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In this episode, we examine what Jesus really meant when He said to "become as little children." We break this down and talk about the characteristics that Jesus is requiring of us to live a truly victorious life in Him! Matthew 18:1-5 Matthew 10:7-8 Mark 10:15 Luke 18:17By Craig and Diane Brown

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Episode 19 - How Did Jesus Walk? 21:54

1y ago21:54

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The bible says we are to walk as Jesus walked. We dive into what that looks like.... How in the world are we supposed to do that? Jesus gave us a roadmap and in this episode we examine what it looks like to walk and travel on the road He laid out for us. It's a simple walk if we only understand what He is asking of us.…

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Episode 18 - A Blueprint for Effective Prayer 23:23

1+ y ago23:23

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If we want our prayer life to be effective, we must understand what it means to be in God's presence. In Matthew 6:9-13, Jesus gives us a simple design for making sure we are truly in God's presence when we pray. The Lord's Prayer isn't something to be spoken in a rote manner, without giving thought to the structure or the deep meaning of the words…

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Episode 17 - The Love Chapter 28:16

1+ y ago28:16

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In this episode we chat about 1 Corinthians 13, often referred to as the "love chapter." In this letter, Paul helps the believers in Corinth grow from a place of carnality and immaturity to become a church with understanding, full of the love of Christ. And aren't we, too, like the people of Corinth - in need of a healthy dose of understanding and …

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Episode 16 - The Key to Living a Spiritually Fruitful Life 24:56

1+ y ago24:56

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In this episode, we talk about 2 Peter 1:1-11, and the wonderful key Peter gives us for an effective life in Jesus. This passage provides us with a blueprint for living in a way that guaratees peace and strength in our daily walk. Join us as we learn how to focus our mind on the fact that what we, as believers, do here on earth really matters to Go…

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Episode 15 - Worry: The Silent Thief 24:12

1+ y ago24:12

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Worry is something that we all experience at some level in our lives. This episode provides encouragement and tools to walk in the peace of God rather than the worries of this world. Instead of thinking of the "what-ifs" that come along with worry, we can learn to cast those thoughts down and replace them with God's Word. Some of the scriptures we …

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Episode 14 - The Family: Part Three (Ephesians 5 & 6) 27:16

1+ y ago27:16

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This is the third and final episode in a series on the family, where we break down several verses in Ephesians 5 (and some in chapter 6) that discuss husbands, wives, and parenting our children. In this episode we focus on parenting our children, and how the bible provides the ultimate blueprint for raising up Godly children. We encourage you to li…

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Episode 13 - The Family: Part Two (Ephesians 5) 22:56

1+ y ago22:56

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This episode is part two of a three-part series on the family. Today, we dive into what Ephesians says about the husband's role and responsibilities in a marriage and how, with the help of the Holy Spirit, he can be instrumental in creating a loving, God-honoring home.By Craig and Diane Brown

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Episode 12 - The Family: Part One (Ephesians 5) 23:26

1+ y ago23:26

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This is the first of a three-part series on the family. Our goal in this series is to shine light on God's design for each member of the family. In Part One, we lay the foundation of what it means to have peace in the home, and how that is accomplished when believing husbands and wives understand the bottom line: Christ is the head of the home.…

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Episode 11 - Trust and Hope 17:03

1+ y ago17:03

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For years and years we have sat in our comfy family room chairs and had wonderful conversations about God's Word and how to apply it in our lives. In fact, those conversations are what spurred us to start this podcast! This episode is one of those conversations that started in our family room and we moved to our podcast microphones. The topic? Trus…

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Episode 10 - The Amazing 23rd Psalm 16:53

1+ y ago16:53

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The 23rd Psalm is one of those awesome chapters in the bible that deserves a deep-dive. Join us as we chat about these six verses - they take us through learning to rest in Jesus, which leads us to finding a life of peace no matter what is going on around us. That place of peace leads us to a place of walking in the power of His will. How awesome i…

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Episode 9 - Jesus or the World? We Choose. 17:37

1+ y ago17:37

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What is our flesh, and how does it keep us from living a life pleasing to God? Join us as we chat about 1 John 2:16, which describes what our flesh is like apart from God. What exactly is at the core of each of us? We discuss how to get past our minds and all the things we have experienced in our past, and step into the amazing life God has for us.…

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Episode 8 - Living Water 14:57

1+ y ago14:57

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Jesus said in John 4:14, "whoever drinks of this water will never thirst. But the water I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life." What exactly did that mean? Listen in as we discuss how this applies to us in our everyday walk with Jesus.By Craig and Diane Brown

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Episode 7 - The Power of Words 18:07

1+ y ago18:07

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The saying "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" is WRONG. What we say, and what other say to us and about us, sticks with us. The bible has much to say about the power of our tongue, and we explore the scriptures surrounding this very important topic.By Craig and Diane Brown

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Episode 6 - What is Biblical Faith? 15:49

1+ y ago15:49

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Faith is often misunderstood, even in the church. Listen in as we shine some light on the amazing mysteries of biblical faith.By Craig and Diane Brown

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Episode 5 - Wisdom, Part Two 12:29

1+ y ago12:29

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In this episode, we continue our discussion on wisdom and talk about how to recognize the difference between the wisdom of the world and the wisdom of God. A couple of scriptures we reference are: 1 Corinthians 2:7 1 Corinthians 2:14By Craig and Diane Brown

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Episode 4 - Wisdom, Part One 19:31

1+ y ago19:31

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According to the bible, the Holy Spirit, by God's wisdom, is the master builder of our life. In this episode, we will discuss how we can understand the wisdom of God, and how essential it is in our lives. Some of the scriptures we will talk about are: Proverbs 9:10 Proverbs 24:3-4 Jude 1:25 Proverbs 8: 30-36…

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Episode 3 - The Heart 22:02

1+ y ago22:02

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What is in our heart determines both what we say and what we do (good or bad). Matthew 12:34 says, in part, "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." We will take a look into our human nature and the nature God desires us to have.By Craig and Diane Brown

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Episode 2 - Knowing God 14:35

1+ y ago14:35

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How can we know that we actually know God? We look at several scriptures that show us God's design for our relationship with Him. Understanding this is key in building our confidence in our daily walk with Jesus.By Craig and Diane Brown

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Episode 1 - Joy and Transformation 22:18

1+ y ago22:18

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How do we "become transformed by the renewing of our mind?" (Romans 12:2) We want to shine the light of Jesus in our life and in our world. In this episode we talk about how the bible reveals the process of becoming transformed, and the joy we experience as a result.By Craig and Diane Brown

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