Best Jeff McNair Podcasts (2024)

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Memento Mori | The Writings | Psalm 90 12:22

6h ago12:22

12:22

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

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One Day or Today? (Our 1000th Episode!) | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 12 8:19

2h ago8:19

8:19

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

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Fighting Analysis Paralysis | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 11 11:25

18m ago11:25

11:25

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

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The Fool's New Clothes | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 10 9:32

42m ago9:32

9:32

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

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Am I Allowed to Enjoy My Life? | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 9 11:14

2h ago11:14

11:14

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

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Broken by the Bible | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 8 11:12

3h ago11:12

11:12

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

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The Danger of Dreams | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 7 8:17

3h ago8:17

8:17

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

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Contentment Now | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 6 11:03

1h ago11:03

11:03

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

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Good News: It's Not About You | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 5 10:27

1h ago10:27

10:27

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

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Dust in the Wind | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 4 10:32

1h ago10:32

10:32

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

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Beauty in Time | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 3 10:55

1h ago10:55

10:55

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

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Are You Chasing Pleasure? | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 2 8:52

1h ago8:52

8:52

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

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Is Life Meaningless? | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 1 13:35

21m ago13:35

13:35

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

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Ruth: A Redemption Story | The Writings | Ruth 4 9:37

2h ago9:37

9:37

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

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A Strange Love Story | The Writings | Ruth 3 10:59

2h ago10:59

10:59

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

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Faithful Presence | The Writings | Ruth 2 8:26

20d ago8:26

8:26

Are you tempted by the allure of absence? Are you paying attention to the presence of the Holy Spirit? Do you long for a bigger story? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Ruth 2 calls us to be faithfully present in every situation because we have a God who is faithfully present with us. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a gr…

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How Do I View God? | The Writings | Ruth 1 8:51

24d ago8:51

8:51

Have your experiences shaped your view of God? In your heart, is he a supportive or distant Father? Is He truly working for your good? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Naomi's story in Ruth 1 invites us to question how our experiences have shaped our heart's theology. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Te…

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Seeing Through the Fog | The Writings | Psalm 89 13:11

25d ago13:11

13:11

When life gets foggy, are you tempted to give up? Is God still good during a season of suffering? Will God be faithful? In today's episode, Jensen shares how David's prayer in Psalm 89 reminds us of our hope on the other side of the fog. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as …

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When Darkness is Your Only Friend | The Writings | Psalm 88 11:33

26d ago11:33

11:33

Psalm 88 is the saddest Psalm in the Bible. The Psalm begins with pain and ends with agony. But the fact that this prayer is in the Bible is good news to those who suffer. In today's episode, Tanya shares how Psalm 88 points us to Jesus - who hears our cries and bore our pain on the cross. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a…

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God's Favorite City | The Writings | Psalm 87 9:09

27d ago9:09

9:09

Why is God always choosing favorites? Why does God choose Zion as His favorite city? Should Christians today recognize Zion as holy territory? In today's episode, Keith looks at Psalm 87, showing us why God's love for Zion has eternal implications for us today. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books…

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A Transformational Faith | The Writings | Psalm 86 11:47

30d ago11:47

11:47

Which of these describes your relationship with God: a pool floatie or a surfboard? Are you seeking comfort and control? Or are you willing to let go of your control to let God bring transformation? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Psalm 86 invites us into a surfboard kind of faith - the kind of faith that changes lives. Read the Bible with us i…

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Has God Given Up On Me? | The Writings | Psalm 85 7:57

1M ago7:57

7:57

Are you stuck in the same sin patterns? Are you overwhelmed by guilt and shame? Do you ever wonder if God has given up on you? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Psalm 85 displays God's abundant love and grace, bringing relief to sinners like us. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditiona…

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A Pilgrim's Progress | The Writings | Psalm 84 13:41

1M ago13:41

13:41

Where do you long to be? Disney World? At home under a cozy blanket? A nice vacation? What if your soul is longing for something more? In today's episode, Jensen looks at Psalm 84, a prayer for God's people to sing as they walk the path of life towards their heavenly home. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Tes…

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4 Truths for Fighting Enemies | The Writings | Psalm 83 8:12

1M ago8:12

8:12

The Bible says, as a follower of Jesus, you have enemies. But how can you recognize them? And how do you fight against them? In today's episode, Tanya looks at Psalm 83, reminding us of 4 important truths as we follow Jesus in a hostile world. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally kno…

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Who's Your Moral Authority? | The Writings | Psalm 82 12:14

1M ago12:14

12:14

Who's your moral authority? Do you decide what's right and what's wrong? Should Christians work for social justice? In today's episode, Keith shares how Psalm 82 encourages us to follow in the footsteps of our just God. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Ps…

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Paying Attention | The Writings | Psalm 81 11:22

1M ago11:22

11:22

We live in a world full of voices that are competing for our attention. What voices are you listening to? What if these voices have the power to shape how we live? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Psalm 81 invites us to pay attention to the powerful and personal voice of God. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of O…

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God's Gracious Discipline | The Writings | Psalm 80 8:01

1M ago8:01

8:01

Have you ever encountered a season of God's discipline? Has God ever used events in your life to teach you a lesson? What if that lesson could keep you from destruction? In today's episode, Patrick looks at Psalm 80 which points us to the one man who bore God's discipline so that we might have renewal and restoration. Read the Bible with us in 2024…

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A Bigger Story | The Writings | Psalm 79 11:19

1M ago11:19

11:19

Do you ever find it hard to trust that God will fix our broken world? Do you ever lose hope in a better future? How can we trust that God is just in a world full of injustice?In today's episode, Jensen shares how Psalm 79 reminds us of the bigger story our lives are in; a story where God will right every wrong. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This …

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The Whole Truth | The Writings | Psalm 78 7:54

1M ago7:54

7:54

Do you have selective memory? Do you prefer to remember the good times but forget the ways you failed? How would that affect your relationship with God? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Psalm 78 reminds us to remember the whole truth, including our failures, because it reminds us of our need for Jesus. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year,…

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Is God Punishing Me? | The Writings | Psalm 77 9:14

1M ago9:14

9:14

It's easy to trust in God's love when things are going well. But what if they're not? Do you find it hard to trust God's love in the midst of your suffering? Is God punishing us? In today's episode, Keith shares how Psalm 77 provides us wisdom for dealing with our suffering by reminding us of what God has already done. Read the Bible with us in 202…

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Are You Aching For Awe? | The Writings | Psalm 76 10:29

1M ago10:29

10:29

Do you have enough awe in your life? Are you getting your awe from the right source? Are you in awe of God, or yourself? In today's episode, Jeff looks at Psalm 76, reminding us that our awe has the power to transform our lives. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writ…

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The Good News of God's Justice | The Writings | Psalm 75 8:20

1M ago8:20

8:20

How can God be loving and yet judge people so harshly? Does God's judgement make him a vindictive, uptight monster? Do you ever struggle with these same kinds of questions? In today's episode, Patrick teaches on Psalm 75, reminding us why God's justice is good news and how it should change the way we treat our enemies. Read the Bible with us in 202…

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Take Heart | The Writings | Psalm 74 10:48

2M ago10:48

10:48

Do you ever wonder where God is when evil strikes? Are you ever stuck in suffering, waiting for God to do something? How are we supposed to find peace in a broken world? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Psalm 74 reminds us that we can take heart in Jesus, because he has overcome the world. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackl…

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The Sin That Brings No Pleasure | The Writings | Psalm 73 9:32

2M ago9:32

9:32

There is one sin that offers no happiness, no pleasure, no instant gratification - envy. What are you envious of? Have you ever tried to fight it? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Psalm 73 gives us practical wisdom for how to trade the vice of envy for the virtue of gratitude. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of…

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The Tables Were Turned | The Writings | Esther 9-10 8:37

2M ago8:37

8:37

We all love a good comeback story. With their back against the wall, the underdog pulls off a last second victory to knock off the favorite. It never gets old. In today's episode, Keith shares how Esther 9-10 reminds us that no matter how dire the circumstances, God always turns the tables in favor of his children. Read the Bible with us in 2024! T…

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A Royal Reversal | The Writings | Esther 8 10:56

2M ago10:56

10:56

How does God fight against His enemies? Do sin, death, and evil get the last word? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Esther 8 reveals God's ultimate plan for the world: to reverse mourning, fasting, and lamenting into happiness, joy, and honor. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally …

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Living in the Tension | The Writings | Esther 4-7 9:24

2M ago9:24

9:24

Do you feel like an outsider because of your loyalty to Jesus? Do you feel the tension between your beliefs and the culture's beliefs? How do we live within that tension? In today's episode, Patrick looks at Esther 4-7, reminding us that God places us inside the tension for a reason - to live as faithful outsiders. Read the Bible with us in 2024! T…

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Hope in Times of Horror | The Writings | Esther 3 13:21

2M ago13:21

13:21

Where do you turn when life falls apart? Where do you find hope when tragedy strikes and there's no end in sight? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Esther 3 encourages us to look beyond our circumstances, to a God who keeps his promises. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known…

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The Hiddenness of God | The Writings | Esther 1-2 8:26

2M ago8:26

8:26

Why is the book of Esther in the Bible if God is never mentioned? Is God present in the day-to-day activities of our lives? Can God use complex people to accomplish his purposes? In today's episode, Tanya shows us how Esther 1-2 reveals God's hidden sovereignty even in strange, dark times. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a…

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Encountering God | The Writings | Job 42 10:57

2M ago10:57

10:57

Do you want to have an encounter with God? How would it make you feel? Peaceful? Soothed? Safe? In today's episode, Keith teaches on Job 42, explaining why Job's encounter with God completely changed his life. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psalms, Chro…

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Our Limits, His Love | The Writings | Job 38-41 12:42

2M ago12:42

12:42

"Limits". It's a word that would offend most people in our modern culture. Though we don't enjoy discovering our limits, we can't help but run into them. In today's episode, Jeff shares how Job 38-41 reveals the reality of our limits, while pointing us to a God whose love is unlimited. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a gro…

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The Myth of Religion | The Writings | Job 32-37 9:36

2M ago9:36

9:36

If God is just, why do bad things happen to good people? Or, to flip it around, why do good things happen to bad people? Do people always receive the correct consequences for their actions? In today's episode, Patrick looks at Elihu's response in Job 32-37, examining the myth of religion that's embedded within it that we often believe. Read the Bib…

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Job & Jesus | The Writings | Job 29-31 12:20

2M ago12:20

12:20

Job is a difficult book to read. With all the suffering, confusion, and doubt, it would be easy for us to get lost, forgetting the bigger story of Scripture. In today's episode, Jensen shares how Job 29-31 gives us a glimpse of hope in a dark story, as it foreshadows the coming of our true King, Jesus. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’…

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Comfort in Chaos | The Writings | Job 3-28 12:19

2M ago12:19

12:19

What do you say to someone who's grieving? How can we comfort our friends in a season of suffering? In today's episode, Tanya looks at Job 3-28, giving us 4 ways that we can be a good friend to people in a time of mourning. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”…

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God is God, You Are Not | The Writings | Job 2 11:36

2M ago11:36

11:36

"Suffering is at the heart of the Christian story." If this is true, our response to suffering will be extremely important in our walk with Jesus. In today's episode, Keith shares how Job 2 gives us two options for how to respond to our suffering: cursing or wrestling. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testame…

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"Why?" | The Writings | Job 1 12:20

2M ago12:20

12:20

No question is as powerful, yet terrifying, as the question posed by the book of Job: "why?" Why does Job love God? Why does Job suffer? Why do we suffer? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Job 1 encourages us to turn our "whys" into worship. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally kno…

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The Ideal King | The Writings | Psalm 72 8:37

2M ago8:37

8:37

David had been Israel's greatest king. And yet, in Psalm 72, David speaks of a king far greater than him. In today's episode, Patrick shares how Psalm 72 foreshadows the reign of Jesus, the King who has come to establish his justice and peace. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally kno…

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The "Why" In Prayer | The Writings | Psalm 71 13:16

2M ago13:16

13:16

We all make requests before God: comfort, clarity, peace, protection, understanding. But what's the "why" behind your prayers? In today's episode, Jensen shares how the author of Psalm 71 sees their needs in light of God's mission to bless the world. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditiona…

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David's Active Recovery | The Writings | Psalm 70 8:17

2M ago8:17

8:17

What's your recovery time? How quickly are you able to see God's hand in difficult circumstances? Are you building endurance for the ups and downs of life? In today's episode, Tanya shares how David's prayer in Psalm 70 can act as a template for our own active recovery prayers in times of need. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackl…

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When The World Hates You | The Writings | Psalm 69 9:33

2M ago9:33

9:33

How do you respond when people are against you? How should Christian's respond when faced with persecution? How did Jesus respond? In today's episode, Keith shares how Psalm 69, one of the most frequently quoted Psalms in the New Testament, reminds us to trust in God's judgement, not our own. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tacklin…

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