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Genesis 24-25 & 1 Corinthians 9Jonny Radcliff joins Gail Martin this week as Encounter with God Together guest and he brings the kind of curiosity that makes familiar chapters feel brand new. We are at the far end of Abraham's story now, where a man near the close of his life starts thinking hard about what comes after it. Jonny opens with a question about promises, the schoolyard kind and the ancient kind, and from there walks into one of the strangest oaths in Scripture. Then he pulls out a family tree most readers pass over without a second glance and traces a thread from a little-noticed name in Genesis 25 all the way to a moment you will recognize immediately. From there we turn to 1 Corinthians 9, where Paul makes a careful case about how those who serve the gospel should be supported, and then does something unexpected with his own conclusion.Following along with the Encounter with God daily Bible reading guide? Find it at scriptureunion.org. Featured Guest: Jonny Radcliff is a youth minister and speaker who serves as Philly Area Coordinator for the National Network of Youth Ministries and Program Director of the Union Network, a model for a multi-church, community-wide youth group. He invests in youth leaders across the Greater Philadelphia area, creates and facilitates trainings, and preaches at retreats, camps, chapels, and conferences. A Philly native, he felt called to youth ministry while at Liberty University. Featured Guest: Jonny Radcliff, youth ministerJonny Radcliff is a youth minister and speaker who serves as Philly Area Coordinator for the National Network of Youth Ministries and Program Director of the Union Network, a model for a multi-church, community-wide youth group. He invests in youth leaders across the Greater Philadelphia area, creates and facilitates trainings, and preaches at retreats, camps, chapels, and conferences. A Philly native, he felt called to youth ministry while at Liberty University.

Genesis 19-24This week on Encounter with God Together, Gail welcomes back Whitney Kuniholm, President Emeritus of Scripture Union-USA, as we move into Genesis 19 to 23 in our daily reading guide. Whitney opens with a warning. These chapters hold some of the most difficult material in all of Genesis, and rather than skip past it, he invites us to face into it. He offers three questions to carry through the week: what we are meant to do with the unsavory parts of Scripture, what a hundred years of Abraham's life teaches us about the slow work of spiritual formation, and whether Abraham finished well. Along the way there is a bit of Bible trivia, a word from Flannery O'Connor on why the darkness makes the light easier to see, and a closing phrase from the baptismal covenant that Whitney suggests we hold onto all week long.Following along with the Encounter with God daily Bible reading guide? Find it at scriptureunion.orgFeatured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU-USA President EmeritusMr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union-USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages. His newest book, Top 10 Bible Stories, walks readers through five stories from the Old Testament and five from the New, offering a warm and unpressured way into Scripture for the curious and the skeptical alike. You can see previous episodes and read his blog at www.BibleEssentials.org

Genesis 12-16SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Dennis Brice, pastor and church planter, as they discuss readings in the book of Genesis. This week's readings take us into Genesis 12 through 16, the chapters where the story of faith begins. We have seasons set aside for Advent and for Easter, but very little that turns our attention to foundations.Dennis makes the case that these few chapters are exactly that: the ground everything else stands on. Along the way we meet a man who is asked to leave everything familiar, a household straining under waiting and disappointment, quarreling kings, and a mysterious priest who brings out bread and wine. We also meet a servant woman in the wilderness who gives God a name no one else in Scripture gives him. Come and see how a four-thousand-year-old promise still reaches us, and what it means to be blessed so that we can be a blessing to others.A note on this recording: our guest's video froze early on and stayed that way for most of the conversation. The audio is clear throughout, so settle in and listen. Following along with the Encounter with God daily Bible reading guide? Find it at scriptureunion.org.Featured Guest: Dennis Brice, pastor and church planterRev. Dennis Brice is an ordained minister from the Church of Scotland who has spent his life engaged with church planting efforts. He has served as a campus pastor with InterVarsity, a pastor in Taiwan for 10 years and spent several years equipping others for ministry as Candidate Director of Arab World Ministries. Most recently, Dennis has served as a seasonal pastor in Portugal while continuing to support church-planting efforts in the U.S. He is known for his workshops on Luke and Mark, and his seminar "Tomorrow is Another Culture."

Genesis 12-14Join us for this week's episode of Encounter with God Together, the weekly companion to Scripture Union's daily Bible reading guide, Encounter with God. This week's readings take us through Genesis 12–14, tracing Abraham's call to leave everything familiar and step out in trust. Along the way we watch his faith tested, his family stretched, and a mysterious encounter unfold — one that points forward across the whole of Scripture to something far greater than Abraham could have known. Our guest, Yvonne Vitale, brings a wealth of insight to these chapters, drawing connections from Genesis all the way through the Psalms and the book of Hebrews. Come explore what it means to walk with God through uncertainty, conflict, and unexpected grace.Follow along with the Encounter with God daily Bible reading guide? Find it at scriptureunion.org. Featured Guest: Yvonne Vitale,Yvonne Vitale has been serving with SU for many years, is a frequent guest on EWGT and shares Scripture on our social media channels. Yvonne works at East Christian School in NY, teaching performing arts to younger students. She was trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and has worked as a teaching actor.Show Notes — Scripture ReferencesGenesis 12–14Genesis 12 — God's call to Abram to leave Haran for CanaanJoshua 24:2 — background on Abram's family serving other gods before the callGenesis 12 — Abram and Sarai in EgyptGenesis 13 — Abram and Lot separate; Abram settles near the trees of Mamre at HebronGenesis 14 — the war of the kings, Lot's capture and rescue, and Abram's meeting with MelchizedekGenesis 14:18–20 — Melchizedek blesses Abram and receives a titheMelchizedek in the rest of ScripturePsalm 110:4 — David speaks of a priest forever in the order of MelchizedekHebrews 4:14 — Jesus as our great high priestHebrews 5 — Jesus exalted as high priest in the order of MelchizedekHebrews 6:19 — Jesus entered the Most Holy Place on our behalfHebrews 7:1–2 — Melchizedek as both king and priestHebrews 7:3 — a priesthood without recorded beginning or endHebrews 7:11 — Christ's priesthood surpasses the Levitical priesthoodHebrews 7:14 — Jesus, from Judah, greater than the Levitical lineHebrews 7:18 — a better covenant than the old oneHebrews 7:23 — Jesus saves completely and foreverAlso referencedPsalm 52 — David's rebuke of Doeg the Edomite (referred to as Psalm 53 in the discussion — worth a quick check before publishing, as Doeg's story is usually tied to Psalm 52)A brief mention of Lot's eventual return to Sodom, previewed for a future week's reading in Genesis 18–19

1 Corinthians 4–7This week on Encounter with God Together, Gail welcomes back Janet Morgan. Janet walks through 1 Corinthians 4–7, exploring the contrast Paul draws between the Corinthians' old, status-driven culture and their new life in Christ. Janet unpacks why intellect isn't the same thing as wisdom, works through some of the harder material in these chapters, and shares a fascinating insight from a N.T. Wright podcast tracing the church's story back to Acts 18 — including why a church free from persecution can be more vulnerable to certain temptations than one unFollowing along with the Encounter with God daily Bible reading guide? Find it at scriptureunion.org.Featured Guest: Janet Morgan, Executive Vice-President, SU-USAJanet Morgan is Executive Vice-President of Scripture Union-USA, overseeing Curriculum Development. She previously served as International Director for Scripture Union, as well as Missions Director for SU England and Wales and State Director for SU Victoria, bringing decades of global ministry experience to her regular conversations on Encounter with God Together.

I Corinthians 1-4:5This week on Encounter with God Together, Gail sits down with Rev. Dr. Peter Morden, author of this week's 1 Corinthians notes in our Encounter with God Bible guide. Dr. Morden explores Paul's letter to a church wrestling with contrasts — called holy, yet struggling toward it; weak, yet strengthened by God's power made perfect in that very weakness. Peter unpacks the cross-shaped pattern of discipleship at the heart of 1 Corinthians, the surprising wisdom of humility in everyday life and leadership, and Paul's unwavering commitment to church community even amid real conflict and disunity. Join us as we dig into the week's readings and discover fresh encouragement for walking faithfully — in our workplaces, our churches, and our daily walk with Jesus.Following along with the Encounter with God daily Bible reading guide? Find it at scriptureunion.org. Featured Guest: Rev. Dr. Peter Morden, Principal of Bristol Baptist CollegeRev Dr Peter Morden is Principal of Bristol Baptist College, a role he took up in 2023. He previously served as Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Leeds, and spent a decade at Spurgeon's College, London, in roles including Acting Principal, Vice Principal, and Tutor. He has published widely, particularly in the fields of Baptist identity and spirituality, and is known internationally in Baptist and evangelical circles through his speaking engagements and writing. The Baptist Union of Great Britain Peter is the author of The Message of Discipleship: Authentic Followers of Jesus in Today's World in the Bible Speaks Today Themes series, along with several works on Baptist history, including books on Charles Spurgeon and Andrew Fuller. He has contributed a number of studies to the Encounter with God Bible reading guide over the years, including this issue's notes on 1 Corinthians.

Isaiah 52-55This week on Encounter with God Together, Gail welcomes back Whitney Cunningham, President Emeritus of Scripture Union-USA, as we step into Isaiah 52–55 in our daily reading guide.Whitney makes the case for what he calls "the fifth Gospel"—the Gospel according to Isaiah—walking us through the historical background of Israel's divided kingdom before landing on the fourth and final Servant Song, one of the most detailed Old Testament pictures of Jesus in all of Scripture. Along the way he unpacks the "already, not yet" tension running through the book, and closes with three questions to carry into your own reading this week.Featured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU-USA President EmeritusWhitney Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union-USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages. You can see previous episodes and read his blog at www.BibleEssentials.org

Isaiah 46-51Andre Curtis, defensive safeties coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, joins Gail Martin for this latest Coaches in the Word interview, reflecting on the Encounter with God reading from Isaiah 46–51. He walks through God's challenge to every idol — “I am God, and there is no one like Me” — and shares how nearly two decades in the fellowship have shown him a God whose plans are established from beginning to end and whose salvation will be fulfilled. This is the last episode in our Coaches in the Word series this summer.Following along with the Encounter with God daily Bible reading guide? Find it at scriptureunion.org. Featured Guest: Andre Curtis, Defensive Backs and Safeties Coach, Kansas City ChiefsAndre Curtis is the defensive backs and safeties coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, a role he took on in 2026 after two decades of NFL coaching experience. A native of Beaverdam, Virginia, and a former linebacker at Virginia Military Institute, Curtis began his coaching career at his alma mater before coaching at Georgia Southern. His NFL journey includes stops with the New York Giants, where he was part of a Super Bowl XLII championship staff, followed by the St. Louis Rams, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, and Dallas Cowboys before joining the Chiefs.

Isaiah 42:10–45:25Todd Downing, wide receivers coach of the New England Patriots, has been part of the pro football coaches' fellowship for almost twenty years. From Tennessee to the Jets to New England, his family has journeyed through Encounter with God for decades — and through every team change, the fellowship has been the one hat that never changed. Downing is a returning guest on Encounter with God Together, and this time he dove into Isaiah with a theme that stopped him in his tracks: God's exclusivity. Seven times across Isaiah 42–45, God reminds his people exactly who he is. We may not carve idols out of wood anymore, Downing says, but plenty of things compete for the attention that belongs to God alone — and even the strongest followers of Jesus can let those things creep in if they're not careful.Following along with the Encounter with God daily Bible reading guide? Find it at scriptureunion.org. Featured Guest: Todd Downing, Wide Receivers Coach, New England PatriotsTodd Downing is the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots. A native of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, he has spent more than two decades in the NFL, with stops that include the Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders, Tennessee Titans, and New York Jets. He served as offensive coordinator for both the Raiders and the Titans and reunited with head coach Mike Vrabel in New England after their years together in Tennessee. A longtime member of the NFL coaches fellowship, Todd has journeyed through the Encounter with God guide with his family for many years.

Brad Idzik is the offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers, a role he has held since 2024. A Durham, North Carolina native, he played college football at Wake Forest before beginning his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Stanford. In 2019 he joined the Seattle Seahawks as assistant wide receivers coach, the start of a partnership with Dave Canales that has shaped his entire NFL journey. When Canales became offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay in 2023, Idzik followed as wide receivers coach, and when Canales was named head coach in Carolina the next year, Idzik came with him to lead the offense. Widely regarded as the architect of that system, he was among the youngest coordinators in the league when he took the job.His introduction to the NFL coaches fellowship came through Canales during their years together in Seattle, and Encounter with God has since become a daily foundation for his faith, a practice he now shares with his wife and one that keeps him connected to fellow coaches across the league no matter where the season takes them. Coaching runs deep in the Idzik family: his father, John Idzik Jr., served as an NFL executive and general manager, and his grandfather coached in the league for years before him.Following along with the Encounter with God daily Bible reading guide? Find it at scriptureunion.org.Featured Guest: Brad Idzik, Offensive Coordinator, Carolina PanthersBrad Idzik is the offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers, a role he has held since 2024. A Durham, North Carolina native, he played college football at Wake Forest before beginning his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Stanford. In 2019 he joined the Seattle Seahawks as assistant wide receivers coach, the start of a partnership with Dave Canales that has shaped his entire NFL journey. When Canales became offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay in 2023, Idzik followed as wide receivers coach, and when Canales was named head coach in Carolina the next year, Idzik came with him to lead the offense. Widely regarded as the architect of that system, he was among the youngest coordinators in the league when he took the job.His introduction to the NFL coaches fellowship came through Canales during their years together in Seattle, and Encounter with God has since become a daily foundation for his faith, a practice he now shares with his wife and one that keeps him connected to fellow coaches across the league no matter where the season takes them. Coaching runs deep in the Idzik family: his father, John Idzik Jr., served as an NFL executive and general manager, and his grandfather coached in the league for years before him.

Matthew 13, 14This week on Encounter with God Together, Gail welcomes Tony Dews, running backs coach for the New England Patriots, to the Coaches in the Word series. As we move through the parables in Matthew, Tony reflects on the compassion and grace of Christ, why Jesus taught the way he did, and what the parable of the wheat and the weeds reveals about God's patience with each of us. Tony opens up about what it really means to read the Word for yourself instead of settling for a secondhand faith, why the hardest people to witness to are often the ones closest to you, and how small choices can shape the direction of a life. Honest, humble, and full of encouragement, this conversation is a reminder that our greatest treasure may be the testimony God gives us to share.Following along with the Encounter with God daily Bible reading guide? Find it at scriptureunion.org. Featured Guest: Tony Dews, running backs coach, New England PatriotsTony Dews is the running backs coach for the New England Patriots, a role he stepped into in 2025 after reuniting with head coach Mike Vrabel. He came to New England from the New York Jets, where he coached running backs in 2024, and before that spent six seasons with the Tennessee Titans, coaching running backs from 2018 to 2022 and tight ends in 2023. During his years in Tennessee, he helped guide Derrick Henry to an NFL Offensive Player of the Year award, multiple Pro Bowls, and one of the most productive rushing stretches in recent league history. A former tight end at Liberty University, Tony began coaching in the late 1990s and built a two-decade college career that included three separate stints at West Virginia, where he was part of the 2008 Fiesta Bowl championship team, along with stops at Michigan, Pittsburgh, Arizona, and several others. Over his career he has coached nearly every position on both sides of the ball, and colleagues consistently point to the energy and culture he brings to a room. A committed follower of Christ, Tony is part of the Coaches Fellowship and joins Encounter with God Together during the off-season to share from the Word.

Matthew 12:15–13:35As we wrap up the quarter and bridge into a new one, the “Coaches in the Word” series resumes with Super Bowl winning coach Klint Kubiak, now in his first season as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Klint shares the reflections God has been stirring in him as he reads through the Gospel of Matthew alongside the Encounter with God guide. Along the way he talks about the brotherhood of coaches who keep one another rooted in the Word, on and off the field. He offers two summarizing ideas from the passages: think before you speak and prepare yourself to be good soil. What does it look like to be all in?Following along with the Encounter with God daily Bible reading guide? Find it at scriptureunion.org. Featured Guest: Klint Kubiak, head coach of the Las Vegas RaidersKlint Kubiak is the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, named to the role in February 2026 in his first head coaching position. He came to Las Vegas after serving as offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in 2025, a season that ended in a Super Bowl LX victory. A safety and team captain at Colorado State, he moved to the offensive side of the ball at the start of his coaching career, with early stops at Texas A&M and Kansas before a long NFL run that included the Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings (where he became offensive coordinator), San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints, and Seattle. Klint comes from a well-known football family as the son of former NFL quarterback and Super Bowl winning head coach Gary Kubiak, and he and his wife Tessa share a heart for living out their faith in the public arena of the NFL Sunday.

Matthew 11When a career-ending injury took Leslie Frazier off the field, he had no idea where God would lead him next. “Never crossed my mind,” he says of the coaching career that followed — one that now includes three Super Bowl rings.But it was never about the rings. Through every transition — from player to coach, from setback to sideline — Frazier learned to walk by faith, trusting that the path God set before him would glorify His name.That trust led Leslie into the coaches' fellowship Tony Dungy helped start more than twenty years ago, where coaches from across the NFL come together each month around Scripture Union's Encounter with God® to study the Word and hold one another accountable.Following along with the Encounter with God daily Bible reading guide? Find it at scriptureunion.org. Featured Guest: Leslie Frazier, assistant head coach of the Seattle SeahawksLeslie Frazier is the assistant head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, a role he has held since 2024 alongside head coach Mike Macdonald. Now in his 27th season as an NFL coach, his football journey began on the field: he played five seasons as a cornerback for the Chicago Bears and was a member of the legendary 1985 Bears defense that won Super Bowl XX. After his playing days, Frazier built a long and respected coaching career, including serving as defensive backs coach and assistant head coach for the Indianapolis Colts during their Super Bowl XLI championship, four seasons as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, and six seasons with the Buffalo Bills as defensive coordinator and assistant head coach. With Seattle's recent title, he now holds Super Bowl rings as both a player and a coach. A devoted follower of Christ, Frazier was among the coaches who, with Tony Dungy, helped start the NFL Coaches Fellowship that gathers twice a month around the Encounter with God guide. He and his wife have three children.

Genesis 7–11:9Our Coaches in the Word series continues this week as Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales joins Gail Martin on Encounter with God Together.Picking up in Genesis 7–11:9, Dave digs into the story of Noah and asks what it really means to obey God when the call looks foolish to everyone watching. Along the way he reflects on why Scripture so often works through imperfect, unlikely people—and what that means for how we lead, follow, and treat those around us.It's an honest, grounded conversation about living out faith in a demanding profession. Open your Encounter with God guide and join us for the week ahead. Following along with the Encounter with God daily Bible reading guide? Find it at scriptureunion.org. Featured Guest: Dave Canales, head coach of the Carolina PanthersDave Canales is the head coach of the Carolina Panthers, a position he has held since January 2024, when he became the seventh head coach in franchise history. In his second season he led Carolina to an NFC South title and the team's first playoff appearance since 2017. A California native, Canales began coaching in 2004 at Carson High School, his own alma mater. He entered the NFL in 2010 with the Seattle Seahawks, spending 13 seasons there in a range of offensive roles—including wide receivers coach, quarterbacks coach, and passing game coordinator—before serving as offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023 and then taking the helm in Carolina. Beyond the field, Canales is a man of deep faith and the son of a pastor. He has been part of the NFL coaches' fellowship for over a decade, drawing on Encounter with God in his daily walk with the Lord. He and his wife, Lizzy, have four children.

Genesis 1-6SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they discuss readings in Genesis.Covering Genesis 1–6, Whitney walks us past the two themes we all recognize — creation and the fall — to focus on the one that's easy to overlook: the nature of sin, or how sin actually works in our lives.Drawing on the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, and God's grief in Genesis 6, Whitney shares honest reflections from his own experience.Follow along with the Encounter with God daily Bible reading guide at scriptureunion.orgThe “Coaches in the Word” series will resume next week. Featured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU President EmeritusMr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union, USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages.

Genesis 1This week on Encounter with God Together, host Gail Martin welcomes back Matt Eberflus, assistant head coach of defense for the San Francisco 49ers, for week three of our “Coaches in the Word” series. Matt shares how the NFL Coaches Fellowship has carried him through the peaks and valleys of professional sports, the colleague who first noticed Christ at work in his life, and the mentor who drew him in. Together they dig into the opening verses of Genesis, finding fresh wonder in familiar words: the joy of simply resting in the truth that God created, and a powerful picture of how the Spirit hovers over our own formless beginnings before transforming us.Following along with the Encounter with God daily Bible reading guide? Find it at scriptureunion.org. Featured Guest: Matt Eberflus, assistant head coach of defense for the San Francisco 49ersMatt Eberflus is the assistant head coach of defense for the San Francisco 49ers, a role he stepped into in 2026. A Toledo, Ohio native and former college linebacker at the University of Toledo, he brings more than three decades of coaching experience to the sidelines. He previously served as head coach of the Chicago Bears (2022–2024), defensive coordinator for both the Dallas Cowboys and the Indianapolis Colts and spent seventeen years coaching at the collegiate level before entering the NFL. Known around the league for his defensive expertise and disciplined, opportunistic units, Matt is also a devoted follower of Christ who came to faith just over a decade ago and has been an active member of the NFL Coaches Fellowship ever since.

Romans 14:10–15:33In this episode of Encounter with God Together, Gail Martin welcomes Chris Foerster, assistant head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, for week two of the special "Coaches in the Word" series, reflecting on Romans.Chris shares part of the origin story of the NFL coaches' fellowship—a group that began roughly 25 years ago when he, Tony Dungy, and Vikings chaplain Tom Lamphere started meeting together in Scripture using the Encounter with God daily Bible guide. His connection to this community runs deep, going all the way back to a college Bible study at Colorado State.Reflecting on this week's readings from Romans, Chris zeroes in on the call not to criticize but to stir up goodness, peace, and joy. He poses a convicting question from the devotional: Did Jesus merely tolerate us, or did he love us? That distinction, Chris says, should change how we treat everyone around us—on the field and off.Chris gets personal about what a life of service looks like in the high-pressure world of the NFL, how Tony Dungy's teaching-first philosophy shaped his coaching career, and why he believes we're blessed in order to bless others.

Romans 11:36–14:9Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Tony Dungy, Pro Football Hall of Famer, reflecting on a new week of Scripture readings from the Book of Romans.Featured Guest: Tony Dungy, Pro Football Hall of FamerTony Dungy is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, Super Bowl-winning head coach, bestselling author, and one of the most respected voices in professional football. Over a 13-year head coaching career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1996–2001) and Indianapolis Colts (2002–2008), he compiled a 148–79 record and became the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl when the Colts defeated the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. He holds a number of NFL firsts, including being the first head coach to defeat all 32 NFL teams, the youngest assistant coach in league history at age 25, and the youngest defensive coordinator at 28. Before coaching, Dungy played as a defensive back for the Pittsburgh Steelers and was part of their Super Bowl XIII championship team. Off the field, Dungy is known for his deep Christian faith and commitment to mentoring the next generation. He is the author of several books, including the New York Times bestseller Quiet Strength, and has served as an analyst on NBC's Football Night in America. He and his wife Lauren are the parents of ten children — three biological and seven adopted — and have been foster parents to dozens more. In 2001, Tony co-founded a Bible study fellowship among NFL coaches that continues to this day, now spanning 15–20 teams across the league and using Scripture Union's Encounter with God as its daily devotional guide.

Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Emmanuel Jackson Foltz, Family Pastor at Roxborough Church, to introduce a new week of Scripture readings from the Book of Romans.Together, they explore what it means to be prepared to explain and live out one's faith with confidence, clarity, and authenticity. Drawing on Paul's teachings in Romans, the conversation encourages viewers to:Understand the foundations of Christian beliefEngage thoughtfully with questions and doubts about faithPractice spiritual readiness in everyday life and conversationsYou can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org#romans #biblereading #encounterwithgod #apologetics

2 Chronicles 32:24-36:23SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they discuss readings in the book of 2 Chronicles.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU President EmeritusMr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union, USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages.

2 Chronicles 28:1–32:23Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Emmanuel Oladipo, former SU Africa and International Director, as they discuss a new week's readings in 2 Chronicles.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Emmanuel Oladipo, former International Secretary SUIEMMANUEL OLADIPO started as a SU school worker in Nigeria, then served as the Africa Regional Secretary of SU before becoming International Secretary. He also served as the Africa Coordinator of John Stott's Langham Preaching. He is now retired and lives in Leicester with his wife, Ruth, with whom he has four adult sons.

Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Dan Christian, professor and Director of Vocations/DDO in the Diocese of Sheffield as they discuss a new week's readings in Song of Solomon.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Dan Christian, professor and Director of Vocations, Diocese of SheffieldDan Christian is Director of Vocations/DDO in the Diocese of Sheffield. He has a doctorate in Old Testament theology from Wycliffe Hall and has spent ten years in parish ministry. Alongside his role at the Diocese, he teaches biblical Hebrew at St. Hild's College.

Psalm 33; Matthew 9:45-10:42Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Adrian Brown, worship leader and composer and SU-USA contributor, as they discuss a new week's readings in Psalms and Matthew.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Adrian Brown, composer and SU Digital AnimatorAdrian Brown is a graduate of Cairn University with an MA in Music and Worship. For the past several years, Adrian has served SU as a volunteer, assisting in summer outreach and online after-school programs. Adrian has also contributed to the ministry of SU-USA through composition, writing, digital animation, and illustration.

John 20:11-21:25; Matthew 9:27-34Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Richard Parker, policy executive, as they discuss a new week's readings in the book of John.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured Guest: Richard Parker, policy executiveRichard Parker is a seasoned public relations, advocacy, and policy executive with managerial experience at the global, federal, and state levels and knowledge of the private and non-profit sectors. He has managed both domestic and international public relations, government relations, advocacy, and policy operations in high-profile government and non-profit agencies. Mr. Parker is a Senior Advisor to the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) and a Principal and co-founder of RAMP Solutions, a strategic communications and public and government affairs advisory firm that helps global humanitarian, corporate, and public sector organizations tell their stories with greater impact. Mr. Parker served as the Assistant Administrator for Legislative and Public Affairs at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) from 2019 to 2021, having been unanimously confirmed for the position by the U.S. Senate to manage the corporate brand and all public and congressional relations for the agency. He was previously the Vice President of External Affairs at Food for the Hungry, a global non-profit humanitarian organization working in 20 countries to end extreme poverty. He was also Vice President of External Affairs at Project Concern International overseeing the organization's global brand, marketing strategies, media relationships, online presence, and advocacy and government relations efforts. Mr. Parker previously served as the Director of Communications at the USGLC working with top Fortune 500 Companies and NGOs to educate Americans about the importance of global engagement. He joined the USGLC after serving as Director of Communications for the Peace Corps, where he oversaw the creative, digital, marketing, press, and video production offices within the agency. Prior to his time at the Peace Corps, Mr. Parker served at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the President's Malaria Initiative were created, and he also served in communications, marketing, and policy roles for the office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the American Red Cross, and Levi Strauss & Co. Mr. Parker holds a Master's degree in public policy from Regent University and a Bachelor's degree in business management from North Carolina State University. He serves on the Boards of the C.S. Lewis Institute and Concordia, as well as the Steering Committee for the Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network.

SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they kick off the new quarter. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU President EmeritusMr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union, USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages. You can see previous episodes and read his blog at www.BibleEssentials.org

Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice President, as they discuss a new week's readings in the book of Matthew. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice PresidentJanet Morgan previously served as SU International Director, responsible for the oversight of the SU Movements in all 120 countries around the globe. She is currently sharing her wealth of experience and wisdom with the ministry of SU-USA as part of the executive leadership team.

Sunday March 15, 20262 Chronicles 24-27 and Matthew 8:1-22Join SU-USA President, Gail Martin and guest Dennis Brice, pastor and church planter, as they discuss a new week's readings in Deuteronomy.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured Guest: Dennis Brice, pastor and church planterRev. Dennis Brice is an ordained minister from the Church of Scotland who has spent his life engaged with church planting efforts. He has served as a campus pastor with InterVarsity, a pastor in Taiwan for 10 years and spent several years equipping others for ministry as Candidate Director of Arab World Ministries. Most recently, Dennis has served as a seasonal pastor in Portugal while continuing to support church-planting efforts in the U.S. He is known for his workshops on Luke and Mark, and his seminar "Tomorrow is Another Culture."

Psalm 29; 2 Chronicles 19:4-21Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Skylar Brown, SU-USA ICT Specialist, as they discuss a new week's readings in Psalms and 2 Chronicles.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Skylar Brown, SU-USA ICT SpecialistSkylar Brown is the ICT Specialist for SU-USA and is pursuing his PhD in strategic leadership. Skylar also volunteers his time for a number of ministry programs and events for SU-USA.

2 Chronicles 13-19:3SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they discuss readings in the book of 2 Chronicles.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU President EmeritusMr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union, USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages.

Romans 7:1-8:29Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Yvonne Vitale, SU Volunteer, as they discuss a new week's readings in Romans.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured Guest: Yvonne Vitale, SU VolunteerYvonne Vitale has been serving with SU for many years, most recently helping with one of our PrimeTime afterschool programs in NYC. Yvonne works at East Christian School in NY, teaching performing arts to younger students. She was trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and has worked as a teaching actor.

Romans 4:1-6:23Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Jonny Radcliff, youth minister, as they discuss a new week's readings in the book of Romans.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured Guest: Jonny Radcliff, youth ministerJonny is a Youth Minister, Speaker, and the National Coordinator of Resource Development at NNYM (National Network of Youth Ministries) He also leads a multi-church youth group in the greater Philadelphia area. Jonny lives in Pennsylvania (Go Birds) with his amazing wife Sarah and their 4 incredible kids. If you would like Jonny to speak at your church or event, visit www.JonnyRadcliff.com#faith #grace #sin #justificationbyfaith #romans

Romans 1-3SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they discuss readings in the book of RomansYou can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU President EmeritusMr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union, USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages.

2 Chronicles 9:13-12Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Colin Sinclair, author of the notes in 2 Chronicles, as they discuss this week's readings.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Colin SinclairRt Rev. Colin Sinclair is a minister of the Church of Scotland, serving at Palmerston Place Church in Edinburgh. He has served as Moderator of the General Assembly in the Church of Scotland for 2019-20. Colin has had wide experience with SU, both as a child and as an adult working in SU Zambia and as a former General Director of SU Scotland. He also served for many years as Chair of SU International.

2 Chronicles 41-9:12Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice President, as they discuss a new week's readings in the book of 2 Chronicles.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured Guest: Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice PresidentJanet Morgan previously served as SU International Director, responsible for the oversight of the SU Movements in all 120 countries around the globe. She is currently sharing her wealth of experience and wisdom with the ministry of SU-USA as part of the executive leadership team.

Matthew 7:7-29 and 2 Chronicles 1-3Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Daniel Parmar, who has served on the SU-USA Board of Directors, as they discuss a new week's readings in the books of Matthew and 2 Chronicles.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Daniel Parmar, SU-USA Board MemberDaniel Parmar served as a member of the SU-USA Board of Directors and has been a life-long Bible guide reader who loves God's Word.

Matthew 5,6SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they discuss readings in the book of Matthew.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU President EmeritusMr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union, USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org

SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they kick off the new quarter.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU President EmeritusMr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union, USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages. You can see previous episodes and read his blog at www.BibleEssentials.org#biblereading, #quiettime, #biblememory, #biblejournaling#biblegoals2026

Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Adrian Brown, composer and SU-USA volunteer, as they discuss a new week's readings in 1st and 2nd Peter. #1peter #2peter #encounterwithgod #jesusisthereason

Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice President, as they discuss a new week's readings in the book of 1 Peter.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured Guest: Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice PresidentJanet Morgan previously served as SU International Director, responsible for the oversight of the SU Movements in all 120 countries around the globe. She is currently sharing her wealth of experience and wisdom with the ministry of SU-USA as part of the executive leadership team.

SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they discuss readings in the books of Daniel and 1 Peter.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU President EmeritusMr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union, USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages. You can see previous episodes and read his blog at www.BibleEssentials.org

Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Skylar Brown, SU-USA ICT Specialist, as they discuss a new week's readings in Daniel.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Skylar Brown, SU-USA ICT SpecialistSkylar Brown is the ICT Specialist for SU-USA and is pursuing his PhD in strategic leadership. Skylar also volunteers his time for a number of ministry programs and events for SU-USA.

Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Gil Rolon, prison chaplain, as they discuss a new week's readings in Job.Featured Guest: Gil (Jim) RolonGil was born in Philadelphia PA and is bi-lingual/Spanish. 1983 graduate of Bethany Bible Institute in Allentown PA. Jim has served as an Associate Minister and Teaching Elder at various churches for over 40 years, and 43 years as prison chaplain at Gratersford and Bucks County prisons. Jim lives in Hatfield PA. and has been married to his beautiful wife Iris Rolon for 40 years. They have two amazing sons and three beautiful grandchildren.

Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Adrian Brown, composer and SU-USA volunteer, as they discuss a new week's readings in John and Daniel.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured Guest: Adrian Brown, composer and SU Digital AnimatorAdrian Brown is a graduate of Nyack College and is currently pursuing a master's in worship arts at Cairn University. For the past several years, Adrian has served SU as a volunteer, assisting in summer outreach and online after-school programs. Adrian has also contributed to the ministry of SU-USA through composition, writing, digital animation, and illustration.

John 14:24-16:25SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Marilyn Smith, SU-USA Board member, as they discuss readings in the book of John.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Marilyn Smith, SU-USA Board MemberMarilyn Smith is a retired Children's Ministry Director with over 30 years of experience in children's ministries and pastoral work. She currently volunteers as a 3-5th grade KidsChurch teacher and has a background in overseas missions, having served as a team leader for Kidz At Heart in Uganda. Marilyn has also guest edited for Child Evangelism and rewritten curriculum for her local church. She served as President of the Association of Children's Ministries in Southern California and has taught English, Ancient History, and Bible at a private Christian academy. Marilyn holds a BA in Social Work and an MA in Children and Family Ministry, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Her career also includes working as an administrative and accounting secretary before directing children's ministries for 20 years in Southern California. She has been actively involved in volunteer work, including supporting a local trailer park ministry and contributing to KIDZ remote database entry. Scripture Union has played a significant role in shaping Marilyn's Christian faith, and she celebrates 50 years of involvement in February 2025. Marilyn is passionate about nurturing the faith of the next generation and enjoys spending time with her three children and two granddaughters, as well as visiting her sisters in South Africa.

SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Bishop Council Nedd II, SU-USA Board member, as they discuss readings in the book of John.

Ezekiel 47-48SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they discuss readings in the book of Ezekiel. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU President EmeritusMr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union, USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages.

Ezekiel 40-46Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Skylar Brown, SU-USA ICT Specialist, as they discuss a new week's readings in Ezekiel. Featured Guest: Skylar Brown, SU-USA ICT SpecialistSkylar Brown is the ICT Specialist for SU-USA and is pursuing his PhD in strategic leadership. Skylar also volunteers his time for a number of ministry programs and events for SU-USA.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org

Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Laurel Hicks Curry, social media coordinator and contributor to Adult Resource Team, as they discuss a new week's readings in Ezekiel.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Laurel Hicks Curry, Staff MemberLaurel Hicks Curry is the Social Media Coordinator and on the Adult Resource Team for Scripture Union-USA. Laurel has a master's degree in Theology from Villanova University and a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Politics from Messiah College. She is grateful for the opportunity to help contribute to Scripture Union's mission and help people meet God every day!

Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Jonny Radcliff, youth minister, as they discuss a new week's readings in the book of Acts. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Jonny Radcliff, youth ministerJonny is a Youth Minister, Speaker, and the National Coordinator of Resource Development at NNYM (National Network of Youth Ministries) He also leads a multi-church youth group in the greater Philadelphia area. Jonny lives in Pennsylvania (Go Birds) with his amazing wife Sarah and their 4 incredible kids. If you would like Jonny to speak at your church or event, visit www.JonnyRadcliff.comSunday September 28, 2025Sunday September 21, 2025

SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they kick off the new quarter.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Whitney T. Kuniholm, SU President EmeritusMr. Kuniholm is President Emeritus of Scripture Union, USA. He is a speaker and the author of several books on personal and group Bible study, including The Essential Series, three church-wide Bible reading programs based on his books. To date, the Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages.

Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice President, as they discuss a new week's readings in the book of Acts.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured Guest: Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice PresidentJanet Morgan previously served as SU International Director, responsible for the oversight of the SU Movements in all 120 countries around the globe. She is currently sharing her wealth of experience and wisdom with the ministry of SU-USA as part of the executive leadership team.