The Lifeway Bible Studies podcast is the perfect companion for your small group or Bible study. Join us each week as we go through the latest and most popular Bible studies available from Lifeway, a premiere Christian publisher. All Bible studies, including video materials and workbooks, are available at https://www.lifeway.com/en/shop/bible-studies
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Each week, join the Explore the Bible team for session-by-session leader training. At home or on the go, the convenient audio format will provide critical insights to help you lead Bible study.
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Ecclesiastes: Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits - With Barnabas Piper - A Lifeway Study
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Barnabas Piper is an assistant pastor at Immanuel Church in Nashville and is the author or coauthor of several books and small group studies, including The Pastor’s Kid, Help My Unbelief, and Hoping for Happiness. Prior to being called into ministry Barnabas worked in Christian publishing for almost 15 years. He co-hosts the Curious Curmudgeons podcast, writes regularly for He Reads Truth, and has contributed to numerous other websites and publications. Piper speaks regularly at churches, ca ...
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We help resource and equip group leaders and pastors in the local church to build leaders who build groups that build disciples in community with one another together.
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Is there purpose in your pain? Have you ever thought your life is beyond repair or wondered if God could use your brokenness for good? We all tend to look and search for purpose in our pain and suffering. Depression, anxiety, hurting relationships, and unmet expectations can cause us to question God. In this study, Noe Garcia takes participants on a journey through Romans 8, which many scholars believe is the greatest chapter in the Bible. Noe shares his life story and experiences of abuse, ...
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Every Christian—regardless of age, demographic, or background—is designed by God to grow in faith. But many of us don’t know what growth looks like. How do we even know we’re growing? In Marks of a Disciple, pastor Dean Inserra examines six measurements to help us see whether or not we’re developing spiritually. This is not a checklist or a punch card, but rather a group of traits distilled from Scripture that should be evident in the life of a follower of Jesus. As we pursue these markers, ...
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Exploring the Heart of the Parables Stories Jesus Told is a six week mini-series with teaching from author Daniel Fusco. Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a novel, film, or song, we are products of the narratives that have formed us—for good or bad. If you need fresh inspiration or are stuck living under the weight of a story you can’t shake off, consider this study of the parables of Jesus. Through six sessions, you’ll hear directly from Jesus through the Word. His parables not only ...
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Turn Hardship and Doubt into Hope and Power It's hard to understand in the moment, but sorrow can give you perspective, purpose, and a platform. It’s called a “roar story.” And you can use it to inspire others to see the bright future beyond their darkest days. Whether you’ve suffered in the past, are in a trial now, or want to prepare for the inevitable challenges to come, this Bible study can provide help, hope, and healing, all for the glory of God. Both instructive and deeply inspiration ...
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Romans Chapter 8: Climbing to a Place of Confident Faith Take a journey together with your small group to greater faith! If you’ve ever had feelings like, “I’m not good enough,” “I’m never going to change,” or “Life is too hard,” Romans eight is the chapter for you! Pastor Tom Holladay taught this video series beginning at the bottom and moving to the top of Saddleback Mountain through each of the four sessions to help us see clearly the journey from doubt to faith—from discouragement to hop ...
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Do You Want to Be Happy? Everyone wants to be happy. We spend our money, time, and energy chasing our version of the good life. And on the way, we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. But what if the happiness we’re all striving for isn’t the happiness we were created for? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a better road to happiness, and it is found in the Beatitudes of Jesus. In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus revealed the shocki ...
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Welcome to the Lifeway Bible Studies Podcast. Here you’ll find audio teaching from some of our most popular authors and Bible studies. Just click and listen to find teaching to help you grow closer to Jesus. Or you can use these sessions to help your busy Bible study group prepare by listening to the teaching before you gather. For each study, there is a Bible Study Book that can be purchased to help you or your group have a deeper discipleship experience and get more out of this free teachi ...
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Welcome to the Disciple-making in Community with Ken Braddy podcast, a conversation with church leaders that focuses on important issues in disciple-making through ongoing Bible study groups. Your host, Ken Braddy, is Lifeway’s Director of Sunday School, a group leader, author, blogger, and has been a discipleship pastor and 30-year champion of disciple-making through groups in the local church.
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The He’s Where the Joy Is podcast is focused on the three persons of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Spirit. If you’ve ever been stumped by the doctrine of the Trinity or wanted to know God better, this podcast is for you. In each episode, Tara-Leigh Cobble reads one chapter of Scripture that focuses on understanding God in His three-in-one-ness, then shares a quick devotional overview of the text. For the best possible experience, you’ll want to pair these audio clips with the He’s Where the ...
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Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com The Cultivate Podcast is all about deepening our understanding of Scripture for a deeper love of Jesus. That’s my simple hope. Yet we live in a crazy busy culture that makes it hard to prioritize Bible study. Not to mention, for many of us the Bible can be plain confusing or intimidating. That’s why I’m so excited about this podcast! We’ll get to study God’s Word together. Absolutely n ...
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The Parable of the Talents - Session 6 of Stories Jesus Told with Daniel Fusco
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God isn't finished with you yet. Your life matters and what you do with your life is important to God! This session is the parable of the talents and it comes from Matthew 25:14-30. Today, talent means gifting because of this parable! But originally it was a unit of measurement. Let's listen as we find out just how valuable you are! To get the full…
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This is Session 2 of "Thrive: Living on Purpose." The Point of the session is: God created us with purpose, but our sin keeps us from living out that purpose.By Lifeway Christian Resources
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Session 2 (Sept. 8) Explore the Bible Adults
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Gia Thornburg, Dwayne McCrary, and Amber Vaden look at session 2 (Acts 13:42-52) in the Fall 2024 Explore the Bible study of Acts 13-28.By Lifeway Podcast Network
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In this episode, we discuss the vital value of outside eyes on our ministry and how a consulting firm can assist in strengthening your discipleship, groups, and church ministries. Qualitatively, we discuss discipleship measurements. Instead of just asking disciples to do and do more, we ask the question, "What are they becoming?" Replicating groups…
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Enjoy the Life God Has Given You - Ecclesiastes Week 7
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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…
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This is Session 1 of the study "Thrive: Living on Purpose." The Point of the session is: Apart from God, life is meaningless.By Lifeway Christian Resources
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Session 1 (Sept. 1) Explore the Bible Adults
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Mike Livingstone and Amber Vaden look at session 1 (Acts 13:1-12) in the Fall 2024 Explore the Bible study of Acts 13-28.By Lifeway Podcast Network
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Introduction (Acts 13-28) Explore the Bible Adults
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Chris Brown and Amber Vaden give some background on Acts 13-28 as we begin the Fall 2024 Explore the Bible study.By Lifeway Podcast Network
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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…
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This is session 6 of the study "More Than a Sidekick: Serving Alongside Others."By Angie Elkins
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Session 13 (Aug. 25) Explore the Bible Adults
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Bob Bunn and Amber Vaden look at session 13 (Acts 12:6-18) in the Summer 2024 Explore the Bible study of Acts 1-12.By Angie Elkins
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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…
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This is session 5 of the study "More Than a Sidekick: Serving Alongside Others."By Angie Elkins
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Session 12 (Aug. 18) Explore the Bible Adults
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Mike Livingstone and Amber Vaden look at session 12 (Acts 10:34-48) in the Summer 2024 Explore the Bible study of Acts 1-12.By Angie Elkins
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The Parable of the Prodigal Son - Session 5 of Stories Jesus Told with Daniel Fusco
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Jesus was one of the most influential people in our entire culture. The story from today's session is incredibly famous and influential, not just for Christians but for all of western culture. Today we will take a closer look at the original tale of the prodigal son. To get the full study, visit https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/stories-jes…
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Wealth, Fame, and Power - Ecclesiastes Week 4
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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…
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This is session 4 of the study "More Than a Sidekick: Serving Alongside Others."By Angie Elkins
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Session 11 (Aug. 11) Explore the Bible Adults
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Gia Thornburg, Dwayne McCrary, and Amber Vaden look at session 11 (Acts 9:32-43) in the Summer 2024 Explore the Bible study of Acts 1-12.
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The Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds - Session 4 of Stories Jesus Told with Daniel Fusco
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Expectations ruin relationships! Through the parable of the wheat and weeds we learn about how our expectations for church affect our relationship with church. To get the full study, visit https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/stories-jesus-told And for more great studies, curriculum, and podcasts, including Lifeway series like this one, head o…
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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…
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This is session 3 of the study "More Than a Sidekick: Serving Alongside Others."By Angie Elkins
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Session 10 (Aug. 4) Explore the Bible Adults
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Mike Livingstone and Amber Vaden look at session 10 (Acts 9:3-16) in the Summer 2024 Explore the Bible study of Acts 1-12.By Angie Elkins
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In this episode, we discuss the Suicide epidemic in America and how small groups can play a role in remedying the situation with expert Jon Noyes from Stand to Reason, who travels the country speaking on this pertinent topic. Jon has worked as a speaker with Stand to Reason since 2019. A former atheist, Jon used to think belief in God was unwarrant…
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Welcome back to the last episode of season 4 of the Disciple Making in Community podcast. If you haven't listened to the entire season, we encourage you to go back and catch up. On today's show, host Ken Braddy interviews Dr. Kelly King, author of the book Ministry to Women. They discuss the importance of discipleship in women's ministry, the value…
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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…
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The Parables of Lost Things - Session 3 of Stories Jesus Told with Daniel Fusco
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Why does Jesus tell so many "lost things" parables? The parable of the lost coin, the lost sheep, and the prodigal son all tell the story of someone finding something that was lost. These parables are central because they are Jesus telling us his mission; the reason why he came. To get the full study, visit https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family…
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This is session 2 of the study "More Than a Sidekick: Serving Alongside Others."By Angie Elkins
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Session 9 (July 28) Explore the Bible Adults
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Bob Bunn and Amber Vaden look at session 9 (Acts 8:26-39) in the Summer 2024 Explore the Bible study of Acts 1-12.By Angie Elkins
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Kids today are growing up so differently than their parents did. On today's show, host Ken Brady interviews Jana Magruder, the author of the book Flip the Script. They discuss the importance of understanding the needs of the current generation of kids and how to effectively minister to them. Jana covers topics such as expressive individualism, the …
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Vanity Under the Sun - Ecclesiastes Week 1
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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…
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The Parable of the Soils - Session 2 of Stories Jesus Told with Daniel Fusco
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How is your heart? In the parable of the sower, we see Jesus tell the story about the state of the heart. Hear this profound parable and share with your group today! To get the full study, visit https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/stories-jesus-told And for more great studies, curriculum, and podcasts, including Lifeway series like this one, …
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This is session 1 of the study "More Than a Sidekick: Serving Alongside Others."By Angie Elkins
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Session 8 (July 21) Explore the Bible Adults
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Gia Thornburg, Dwayne McCrary, and Amber Vaden look at session 8 (Acts 6:1-15) in the Summer 2024 Explore the Bible study of Acts 1-12.By Angie Elkins
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In this episode, Ken Braddy discusses the key principles and essentials for effective group ministry through Sunday school. By taking the principles from his book, Breathing Life into Sunday School, Ken emphasizes the importance of discipleship within the context of a group and highlights the need for variety in teaching, financial support, attenti…
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Why Parables? - Session 1 of Stories Jesus Told with Daniel Fusco
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The big question that we want to answer is, why did Jesus speak in parables? It's a great question. If Jesus came on a rescue mission for the world, why would he use parables as one of the primary ways to communicate with the people who he talked to? Simple, so that anyone could hear whether they had extensive education or whether they didn't even …
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Session 6 of the Bible Studies for Life Study "Promises We Can Count On."By Angie Elkins
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Session 7 (July 14) Explore the Bible Adults
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Mike Livingstone and Amber Vaden look at session 7 (Acts 5:29-42) in the Summer 2024 Explore the Bible study of Acts 1-12.By Angie Elkins
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Season 4: Stories Jesus Told featuring Daniel Fusco: Exploring the Heart of the Parables
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Exploring the Heart of the Parables: Find all studies and guides at https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/stories-jesus-told Stories Jesus Told is a six week mini-series with teaching from author Daniel Fusco. Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a novel, film, or song, we are products of the narratives that have formed us—for good or bad.…
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Trailer: Ecclesiastes - How To Have A Bright Outlook In A Dark World By Barnabas Piper
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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…
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Welcome back to another great episode of Disciple-Making Community with host Ken Braddy. On today's show, Scott McConnell, the author of the book 'Together: The Power of Groups.' They discuss the importance of discipleship within the context of smaller groups and the benefits of being in a group. They also explore the reasons people do and don't pa…
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