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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[MARKED] is a podcast for women who are marked by a hunger for God's Word, a longing to impact culture, and a desire to discover and live out God's calling in their lives. Each episode, Kelly D. King and Elizabeth Hyndman will talk about what God is doing—how He has and is marking each of us.
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Weekly updates and training helps for use with the Bible Studies for Life Adult Curriculum.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Did you know that a 2018 Lifeway study showed that 49% of ministers say they never talk to their churches about mental illness? The same study found that 59% of Christians suffering from mental illness said that they wanted their church leaders to speak more openly on the subject. We strive to normalize the discussion about mental health among Christians. Ben, a licensed professional counselor, also provides valuable insight for the family members and friends of those who suffer from mental ...
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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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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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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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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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Simply stated, religion matters. Religion matters not only for personal reasons, but also for social, economic, political, and military purposes. Unfortunately, studies suggest that religious knowledge and cultural literacy for any religious tradition is either in decline or is non-existent in the United States, despite being one of the most religiously diverse nation on earth. Today, religion is implicated in nearly every major national and international issue. The public arena is awash in ...
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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 nothing has gone after every crevice of my heart like S ...
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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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BONUS New Series: Making Time - Chapter 1
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Introducing a new series: Making Time! Subscribe and download the digital group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/ How are you at making time? Do you feel like you have enough time in the day? Do you know if you have enough time in the day? Is there a difference between how you feel about time and what you think about your time? This is the…
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Welcome to Session Six of our summer Bible study on the MARKED Podcast! We're studying Encountering God, and we're so excited to join Kelly Minter as she unpacks the biblical foundation for sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, generosity, celebration, and many more. Each w…
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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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Support St. Jude and Join the Ben and Travis Echoes on College Football 25
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Hey guys… no full podcast episode this week as we are fully enjoying the 4th of July festivities. We certainly hope that you’ve had a great week and we will be back next week LORD willing! Thank you for your continued support! We are very excited about the return of EA Sports College Football 25 and we want you to join the Ben and Travis Echoes for…
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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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EP 305: Swāmīnī Vāto in the Swaminarayan Sampraday w/Dr. Bhakti Mamtora
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Bhakti Mamtora (Ph.D., Religion, University of Florida) is Assistant Professor of South Asian Religions in the Department of Religious Studies and Classics at the University of Arizona. Broadly, her research interests include print culture, book history, migration, and transnational religion. Her current book project employs archival, textual, and …
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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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Welcome to Session Five of our summer Bible study on the MARKED Podcast! We're studying Encountering God, and we're so excited to join Kelly Minter as she unpacks the biblical foundation for sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, generosity, celebration, and many more. Each …
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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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The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the WorryCoaster with Jacob Hennigan
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Donate a Bible to Haiti or schedule an informational visit at www.travisloveshaiti.com. This episode is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu). Artist and illustrator, Jacob Hennigan (https://jacobhenniganart.com/) joins Ben and Travis to discuss his work on "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and The WorryCoaster" children's book. …
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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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EP 304: The Racism of People Who Love You w/Dr. Samira Mehta
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Samira Mehta is an Associate Professor of Women and Gender Studies and Jewish Studies at CU Boulder. Her research focuses on the intersections of religion, culture, and gender, including the politics of family life and reproduction in the US. Her first book, Beyond Chrismukkah: The Christian-Jewish Interfaith Family in the United States (UNC, 2018)…
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Welcome to Session Four of our summer Bible study on the MARKED Podcast! We're studying Encountering God, and we're so excited to join Kelly Minter as she unpacks the biblical foundation for sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, generosity, celebration, and many more. Each …
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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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Donate a Bible to Haiti or schedule an informational visit at www.travisloveshaiti.com. This episode is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu). How can I get my spouse and/or teenager to talk to me? If you could be any pro wrestler who would you be? If you could have attended any Alabama sporting event which one would it be? What …
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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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EP 303: The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism’s Politics of the Family w/Dr. Sophie Bjork-James
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Sophie Bjork-James (Ph.D., Cultural Anthropology, City University of New York) is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University. She has over ten years of experience researching both the US based Religious Right and the white nationalist movements. She is the author of The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism’s Politics of the…
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BONUS New Series: Making Time - Chapter 1
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Introducing a new series: Making Time! DIGITAL GROUP GUIDE How are you at making time? Do you feel like you have enough time in the day? Do you know if you have enough time in the day? Is there a difference between how you feel about time and what you think about your time? This is the first of a 6 part series on Making Time. Everyone has the same …
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BONUS New Series: Making Time - Chapter 1
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Introducing a new series: Making Time! DIGITAL GROUP GUIDE How are you at making time? Do you feel like you have enough time in the day? Do you know if you have enough time in the day? Is there a difference between how you feel about time and what you think about your time? This is the first of a 6 part series on Making Time. Everyone has the same …
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Introducing a new series: Making Time! DIGITAL GROUP GUIDE How are you at making time? Do you feel like you have enough time in the day? Do you know if you have enough time in the day? Is there a difference between how you feel about time and what you think about your time? This is the first of a 6 part series on Making Time. Everyone has the same …
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Welcome to Session Three of our summer Bible study on the MARKED Podcast! We're studying Encountering God, and we're so excited to join Kelly Minter as she unpacks the biblical foundation for sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, generosity, celebration, and many more. Each…
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Session 5 of the Bible Studies for Life Study "Promises We Can Count On."By Angie Elkins
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Session 6 (July 7) Explore the Bible Adults
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Bill Craig and Amber Vaden look at session 6 (Acts 4:36–5:11) in the Summer 2024 Explore the Bible study of Acts 1-12.By Angie Elkins
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Promo: Making Time You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the…
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BONUS New Series: Making Time - Chapter 1
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Promo: Making Time You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the…
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Promo: Making Time You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the…
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Donate a Bible to Haiti or schedule an informational visit at www.travisloveshaiti.com. This episode is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu). Ben, Travis and Will jump on the podcast to discuss the year in dadhood that has been 2023-2024 so far. The guys share some of the obstacles they face being dads and how they handle them. …
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S4 E3 Breakthrough: Creating a New Scorecard for Group Ministry Success
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Today, host Ken Braddy, discusses his book 'Breakthrough: Creating a New Scorecard for Group Ministry Success.' The book focuses on four main tasks for group leaders: learning and obeying God's Word, inviting people to become disciples, forming deeper relationships, and engaging in acts of service. 'Breakthrough' provides practical guidance and too…
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EP 302: Mestizo Poetics of Belonging: Deuteronomy’s Construction of Israelite Ethnicity w/Dr. Chauncey Handy
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Chauncey Handy is Assistant Professor of Religion at Reed College. As a Chicano scholar of the Hebrew Bible, Chauncey’s work focuses on the intersection of race/racialization, theories of ethnicity, Latinx theorization of identity, and the reception history of the Hebrew Bible (for example his Bible, Race, and Empire course at Reed). He earned his …
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Welcome to Session Two of our summer Bible study on the MARKED Podcast! We're studying Encountering God, and we're so excited to join Kelly Minter as she unpacks the biblical foundation for sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, generosity, celebration, and many more. Each w…
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Bible Studies for Life's special focus session for Summer 2024.By Angie Elkins
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Session 5 (June 30) Explore the Bible Adults
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Bob Bunn and Amber Vaden look at session 5 (Acts 4:8-21) in the Summer 2024 Explore the Bible study of Acts 1-12By Angie Elkins
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Donate a Bible to Haiti or schedule an informational visit at www.travisloveshaiti.com. This episode is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu). Ben, Travis and Will share what the rest of their Summer looks like as they travel around the country and outside the country (Africa). The guys express their hope to see many of their fri…
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Welcome to Session One of our summer Bible study on the MARKED Podcast! We're studying Encountering God, and we're so excited to join Kelly Minter for the next seven weeks as she unpacks the biblical foundation for sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, generosity, celebrati…
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Session 4 of the Bible Studies for Life Study "Promises We Can Count On."By Angie Elkins
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Session 4 (June 23) Explore the Bible Adults
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Tim Pollard and Amber Vaden look at session 4 (Acts 3:12-26) in the Summer 2024 Explore the Bible study of Acts 1-12.By Angie Elkins
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