Best Bite Size Bible Studies Podcasts (2024)

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10: Christ: The One Worthy of Exalting 20:49

2h ago20:49

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As we do at the end of each season, we’re taking valuable time to reflect on where the Lord has been most speaking to us through the book of Philippians. Do take a look at our podcast show note questions to help you to reflect on this Bible book for yourself too. Our recommended book this episode was 'A Call to Contentment' by David Kaywood and you…

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9: Gladly Finding Contentment in Christ (Philippians 4:2-23) 20:54

6d ago20:54

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Contentment. That Christian buzzword that feels ever so elusive, and yet as we reach the end of our Philippians Bible Study, the Apostle Paul shows us the way to truly find contentment with joy. It’s our penultimate episode in the book of Philippians - so do join us as we wrap up the season next time. For more information about our sponsor, Christi…

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8: Eagerly anticipating Christ (Philippians 3:12-4:1) 20:49

13d ago20:49

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What does it look like to eagerly anticipate Christ, when the world around us is doing the opposite? Our Philippians Bible study continues with some challenging words, but ones that we desperately need when we remember all that we have in Christ. For more information about our sponsor and the books we have been recommending, visit their website. To…

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7: Confidently Treasuring Christ (Philippians 3:1-11) 20:35

21d ago20:35

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It’s all about confidently treasuring Christ today as we open up the Bible over a cup of tea together. Who could you chat through this part of the Bible with, helping you to drive it to your heart? To find out more about the book recommended this episode, published by our sponsors Christian Focus, head here. Check out our website. We have lots of r…

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6: Exalting Christ on the Mission Field: A Conversation with Elle 30:32

28d ago30:32

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We’re thrilled to be joined by a sister who is serving on the mission field today, as we chat through the reality of sacrificially serving for Christ, and humbly serving like him, on the mission field. Elle is serving as a missionary doctor with AIM, off the coast of Africa. Click here to sign up to receive her prayer updates, or to partner with he…

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5: Sacrificially Serving Like Christ (Philippians 2:12-30) 20:02

1M ago20:02

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Who do you think of when you think of those sacrificially serving like Christ? We’re given three examples today in our next bible study in Philippians. Whether you’ve been listening to our podcast for a while, or are just tuning in, we’re so glad you’re joining us! Who's been an encouraging example to you lately of pressing on in the gospel in the …

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4: Humbly Loving like Christ (Philippians 1:27-2:11) 21:46

2M ago21:46

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A wonderfully familiar and yet enormously challenging part of the letter today, as Paul exhorts us to have the same mindset as Christ, humbly serving like him. Remember to check out our discussion questions here to help you carry on the conversation with a friend. The Good Portion series recommended at the start of the episode can be found here. If…

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3: Boldly Proclaiming Christ (Philippians 1:12-26) 19:53

2M ago19:53

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What does it look like to exalt Christ in both life and death? Paul both models it, and encourages the Philippians to that end in our next section of our Philippians Bible study. Who can you get Philippians open with? We'd love people to be reading it with friends, with other women in their church, family, or maybe over a WhatsApp text group. For s…

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2: Joyfully Partnering for Christ (Philippians 1:1-11) 18:41

2M ago18:41

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An astounding start to the letter, as Paul shares his heart and prayers with the Philippians. Come and listen in as we chat through the start of Philippians in our online Bible study for women. For our show notes and some questions to help you talk about this with friends, head here. You can also find more information on Karen Soole's book Liberate…

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1: Philippians: Exalting Christ 19:53

2M ago19:53

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Philippians here we go! We’re looking forward to getting stuck into Paul’s familiar letter to the church in Philippi, and hope you’ll join us for our online Bible study as we do so. Today is all about introductions - to us, to the letter, and to how to get stuck into it for ourselves. For our show notes and some questions to help you talk about thi…

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Season 11 Trailer: PHILIPPIANS 2:49

2M ago2:49

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And we're back for another season! This time we're delving into Paul's letter to the Philippians - a letter full of Jesus and the joys of partnering in the gospel together, and we cannot wait to get started! On that note, did you hear about how you can partner with us? We'd love it if you would consider partnering with us financially over the next …

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Why Praise God? - Psalm 146 46:26

3M ago46:26

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Psalm 146 describes why we should praise God and challenges our tendencies to praise other things. This sermon was originally preached at South Branch Bible Fellowship in NJ on 4/14/24. ----- 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitesizeseminary 🎧 Listen to the podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bite-size-seminar…

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12: Jesus: Glorious Promises Fulfilled 19:20

3M ago19:20

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And just like that, another season is wrapped up. Today we’re reflecting on John chapters 6-12, and our big takeaways from this section of John’s gospel. Remember that you can access any of the transcripts to our online Bible studies on our website, as well as questions to dig into the passage a little more.…

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11: Jesus the Promised Saviour (John 11:46-12:11) 20:11

4M ago20:11

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We’re nearing the end of our section in John’s gospel with an extraordinary prophecy from the high priest, Caiaphas, hinting at what kind of death Jesus would endure, and for what purpose it would accomplish. As ever, we’re chatting this part of John’s gospel through over a cup of tea and biscuit, and we’d love you to join us for our twenty minute …

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10: Jesus the Promised Hope (John 11:1-45) 19:54

4M ago19:54

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Astounding hope in the midst of the deepest of griefs. It’s an extraordinary claim from the lips of Jesus, and an even more extraordinary proof as he delivers on that claim. Join us as we look afresh at Jesus raising Lazarus from death in John 11 today.By Felicity & Sarah

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The Needed Attitude Toward Preaching 4:45

4M ago4:45

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We can get caught thinking that preaching or teaching is a burden, but really we should view it as a joy and privilege to share the Word of God. ----- 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitesizeseminary 🎧 Listen to the podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bite-size-seminary/id1588657153 Spotify: https://open.spot…

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9: Jesus the Promised Son (John 10:22-42) 20:12

4M ago20:12

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From Shepherd to Son, Jesus provides increasing clarity on who He is for those around him, and yet the responses are stark. Which begs the question, ‘How are we responding to Jesus today?’ Join us for our next conversation in our Bible study in John’s gospel.By Felicity & Sarah

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8: Jesus the Promised Shepherd (John 10:1-21) 20:19

4M ago20:19

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Rich and comforting words from the lips of Jesus today as we dwell on what it is for him to be the Good Shepherd, the one promised from long ago. As ever we’re driving these words to our hearts in our online Bible study over a cup of tea and a biscuit.By Felicity & Sarah

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7: Jesus the Promised Judge (John 9:1-41) 19:59

5M ago19:59

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An astounding healing coupled with both worship and disbelief from those around Jesus. Come and join us for chapter 9 of John’s gospel as we wrestle with Jesus’ own words and why he says he has come.By Felicity & Sarah

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6: Jesus the Promised Light (8:12-59): A conversation with Courtney Doctor 28:23

5M ago28:23

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We’re delighted to welcome Courtney Doctor onto the podcast today as we delve into the whole of John chapter 8. Courtney is an author and Bible teacher, and currently serves as Director of Women’s Initiatives at The Gospel Coalition. Together with Joanna Kimbrel, she has recently written a Bible study on the ‘I Am’ sayings in John’s Gospel entitled…

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5: Jesus the Promised Presence (John 7:1-52) 20:24

5M ago20:24

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With yet more mind-blowing references to the Old Testament, Jesus is making it very clear to all those around him just who he is and why he has come. Come and join us for this next part of John’s gospel, as we marvel at what he is promising to all who believe.By Felicity & Sarah

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4: Jesus the Promised Bread (John 6:22-71) 20:02

5M ago20:02

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Saturated with Old Testament Imagery, our passage today follows swift on the heels of Jesus’ extraordinary feeding of the 5000. There are some big verses here today, and some surprising reactions. As ever, we’re chewing over this portion of John’s gospel with a cup of tea and looking at what it looks like to truly apply this to every day life as Ch…

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3: Jesus the Promised Lord (John 6:1-21) 20:09

5M ago20:09

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We’re straight into the big stuff today, as John shows us his eye-witness account of two astounding miracles, confirming just how glorious Christ is, and how much we’ve got to look forward to in this group of chapters. Sign up to our newsletter to be in with a chance of winning our 3rd Birthday Giveaway!…

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2: John's Gospel Round 2: Jesus the Promised One 19:48

6M ago19:48

19:48

John’s Gospel, round 2 here we go! Back in season 4, we read John 1-5, always knowing that we’d pick up where we left off at some point. Well, now is the time. We’re excited to get stuck into chapters 6-12 this season. Today, we’re giving a recap of all that’s happened up to this point in the gospel of John, as well as picking out a few themes that…

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1: When Bible reading is Hard: A Conversation with Kristen Wetherell 28:44

6M ago28:44

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As the new year dawns, we’re delighted to welcome Kristen Wetherell onto the podcast for a candid conversation about when we find it hard to open our Bibles. Kristen is the author of Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight encouragements to grow your appetite for God’s Word. We benefitted so much from this conversation as Bible reading plans and new year’s…

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Season 10 Trailer: JOHN 6-12 2:05

6M ago2:05

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We're delighted to be back in your earbuds for the start of Season 10! Here's the link to sign up for our mini-episode series, that will be delivered straight into your inbox, along with a free chapter from Kristen Wetherell's new book 'Help for the Hungry Soul'. Stay tuned for our interview with Kristen next week as we chat with her on the theme o…

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3 Keys to Studying and Applying the Bible 11:05

7M ago11:05

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Reading and applying the Bible can be hard. JC Schroeder shares three keys for studying and applying the Bible well. These keys act like ground rules to our interpretation. They will provide a richer and more productive reading and application of Scripture. ⏰ Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:31 Key #1 3:56 Key #2 7:57 Key #3 10:34 Conclusion ----- 📺 …

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12: Eternity Shapes the End of Life (11:7-12:14) 20:31

7M ago20:31

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We’ve reached the end of Ecclesiastes! Powerful poetry punctuates both the beginning and end of the book, as we see what it looks like to let the reality of eternity shape us down to our dying breath. For discussion questions to go with this episode, head to our episode show notes. Click here to sign up for our newsletter.…

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11: Eternity Shapes What we Know (9:13-11:6) 19:19

7M ago19:19

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Join us for our penultimate Bible study in Ecclesiastes. It’s straight up wisdom today, shaping how we live in the reality of a broken world. And a wonderful pointer to Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. For question to dig into over a cuppa, head to our episode show notes.…

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10: Eternity Shapes our Purpose (9:1-12) 19:10

8M ago19:10

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Our Ecclesiastes goads are beginning to draw to a close as the preacher begins his conclusion in today’s passage. And yet it’s no less of a powerful punch as we consider the stark reality that faces every one of us, and what it looks like to live a life of purpose in response. For some follow up questions to chat over with a friend, head to our epi…

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Read Genesis 1:1 in Hebrew and Greek 9:11

8M ago9:11

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In this video JC Schroeder reads and breaks down the first verse of the Bible, Genesis 1:1, in both Hebrew and Greek from the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint. 📚 Citations - Barry Bandstra, Genesis 1:1-11, Baylor Handbook on the Hebrew Bible (Waco: Baylor University Press, 2008) 42-43. - Hebrew text from Elliger, K. and W. Rudolf, eds. Biblia …

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9: Eternity Shapes our Limits (8:2-17) 19:41

8M ago19:41

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As we continue on in our Bible study in Ecclesiastes, we’re mulling on the limits of humanity’s wisdom today, and what it is to obey the command to enjoy life, even when there are very weighty injustices in our broken world. For some follow up questions to chat through the passage with a friend, head to our episode show notes.…

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The SHOCKING cost of a New Testament Letter 8:58

8M ago8:58

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How much did a New Testament letter cost in the first century? JC Schroeder shows the surprising cost for Paul's letters in the New Testament. 📚 Citations - New Testament letter cost from E. Randolph Richards, "When is a Letter Not a Letter?: Paul, Cicero, and Seneca as Letter Writers" in Paul and the Giants of Philosophy: Reading the Apostle in Gr…

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8: Eternity Shapes Living Wisely (7:1-8:1) 20:24

8M ago20:24

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What a gift that we have the wisdom literature to help shape how we live. Sometimes it’s straightforward, and sometimes, like today’s passage, it’s not! Hooray for the challenge of trying to read it slowly, read it well, and drive it to our hearts all the same. For questions to dig into over a cup of tea, head to our episode show notes.…

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7: Eternity Shapes Our Worship (5:1-6:12) 17:56

8M ago17:56

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What does it look like for our everyday worship to be shaped by matters of eternity? It’s another weighty chunk in our Ecclesiastes Bible study this week as we open the Bible and seek to drive it to our hearts. For questions to dig into over a cup of tea, head to our episode show notes.By Felicity & Sarah

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6: Seeing Jesus in Ecclesiastes: A Conversation with Karen Soole 30:48

9M ago30:48

30:48

We are delighted to be joined by the author and Bible teacher Karen Soole today as we continue to drive Ecclesiastes to our hearts. Karen helps us to think through how we really see Jesus in the pages of Ecclesiastes, and what it looks like to be shaped by the preacher’s perspective in all of life. For our show notes click here.…

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Read Hebrew Like a Professor with Matthew Delaney 1:05:33

9M ago1:05:33

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You want to read the Bible in Hebrew, but you also want to do it really, really well...like a professor. Matthew Delany from Hebrew Bible Insights joins JC Schroeder to talk about why Christian’s should learn Hebrew and how it affects the spiritual life. He also drops some awesome helps for learning Hebrew. Go check out Matthew's awesome YouTube ch…

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5: Eternity Shapes our View of Others (4:1-16) 19:17

9M ago19:17

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How are you finding studying Ecclesiastes so far with us? There’s so much to ponder, and so much to confuse as well. We hit upon some stark realities today, alongside what it looks like to wisely live in light of eternity. Find our show note questions here to continue talking through Ecclesiastes chapter 4.…

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Best Books for Biblical Word Studies 15:13

9M ago15:13

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Since the Bible was originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, there is naturally a linguistic gap between those languages and our own. Word studies is one helpful way to bridge that gap. But in order to do this we need to know what are the best tools for the task. In this episode, JC Schroeder shares his favorite books for doing biblical wo…

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4: Eternity Shapes Time (3:1-22) 20:04

9M ago20:04

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Have you noticed the beauty of poetry within the book of Ecclesiastes? We get another famous chunk of poetry in our passage today, and yet there’s a twist to the meaning we so often give it…By Felicity & Sarah

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3: Eternity Shapes Life's Endeavours (1:12-2:26) 20:04

9M ago20:04

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Can the pursuit of wisdom, knowledge, pleasure and toil squash the reality that death undeniably looms? The preacher goes on an extensive search in our passage today, answering that very question. Why not grab a friend to chat over the truths from this Bible study in Ecclesiastes?By Felicity & Sarah

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2: Eternity Shapes the Rhythms of Life (1:1-11) 18:30

9M ago18:30

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Join us as we consider the first eleven verses of Ecclesiastes today in our online Bible study over a cup of tea. From all of creation, to the human being, what does it look like for eternity to shape the rhythms of life? It’s a powerful start to the book! For questions to take the discussion further, head to our show notes on our website.…

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Two Practices to Thrive Spiritually in Seminary and Bible College 10:52

9M ago10:52

10:52

Paradoxically, seminary and Bible college can be places where your spiritual life can grow cold. But it doesn’t have to be this way. JC Schroeder shares two practices to thrive spiritually while in school. ⏰ Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:11 Practice #1 5:36 Practice #2 9:37 Conclusion 📚 Resources Mathis and Parnell, How to Stay Christian in Semina…

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1: Ecclesiastes: Life Shaped by Eternity 21:03

10M ago21:03

21:03

Welcome to the first episode of Season 9. This season we’re going to be studying some Old Testament wisdom literature - the book of Ecclesiastes. We’re excited, we’re daunted, and we can’t wait to get stuck in. Join us in this introduction to the season, as we introduce ourselves, the book, and what it looks like to make the most of this deep dive …

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Why Your Preaching Needs Historical-Cultural Context 4:29

10M ago4:29

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In this episode JC Schroeder talks about how looking at the historical-cultural context of Scripture can help open up the Bible for us and our sermons. It helps us to see the connections and distinctions between the world of the Bible and the Bible itself. Having this material in our sermons can help to clarify the text and lead to greater love and…

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Season 9 Trailer: ECCLESIASTES 1:39

10M ago1:39

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This season we're diving into some of the wisdom literature in the Old Testament, as we get into the book of Ecclesiastes. Here's a little peak into what's in store... For more info, head to our season page on our website.By Felicity & Sarah

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Expand Your Biblical Greek | Beyond the Greek New Testament by Dr. Max Botner 39:56

10M ago39:56

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In this episode JC Schroeder talks with Dr. Max Botner about his new book Beyond the Greek New Testament: Advanced Readings for Students of Biblical Studies published by Baker Academic. They talk about theological education, how to communicate that with others, as well as some tips and tricks for learning and advancing in Greek. ⏰ Timestamps 0:00 I…

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2 Dangers in Bible Study 9:03

11M ago9:03

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There are two dangers we can fall into when studying the Bible. Depending on our personalities or backgrounds, we may be more prone to one or the other. We want more Bible, but if we don’t read the Bible the way it’s intended, that’s when we get into trouble. So let’s talk about these two dangers so we can hear the voice of God in Scripture. ⏰ Time…

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Looking back, looking ahead - and a pop up shop! 11:13

11M ago11:13

11:13

Sitting side by side, we take a few minutes to look back, look ahead, and fill you in on our pop up shop launching on 30th August! For extra shop bonuses, sign up to our newsletter. Thank you so much for all your support on this podcasting journey, we so appreciate you!By Felicity & Sarah

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Best Books for the Background of the Bible | Historical-Cultural Context 8:57

11M ago8:57

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Ever wished for a tool that could unlock the deep cultural context of the Bible for you? In order to read the Bible well and not import our own ideas into Scripture, we need to know about the world of the Bible or the historical-cultural context. In this episode, I share some of the best resources and tools to help us better understand the backgrou…

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