Engage the Word With Elizabeth Rodríguez

Rev. Canon Dr. Scot McKnight, world-renowned speaker, writer, and New Testament scholar, joins me to discuss his passion for the Word of God and his new book “Invisible Jesus: A Book about Leaving the Church and Looking for Christ.” He tackles the controversial topic of Christians “deconstructing” their faith. Show Notes: Listen to the “Kingdom Roots” Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hjRedTooXmqsCWaasDQHF?si=ca4cea94a3ba405e Read the Newsletter on Substack: https://scotmcknight.substack.com/ Follow on “X”: @scotmcknight

Have you ever seen a video (or a photograph) that made an illustration in the Bible come alive? This week, I share how a BBC video of an Alpine Ibex brought a simile from Psalm 18 (and Habakkuk 3) to life. A simile is a powerful literary tool that turns abstract concepts into concrete illustrations through comparison. The Bible is filled with them, because they communicate with a rich vividness that literal language cannot.

Writer, Bible teacher, and women's ministry consultant, Marny Köstenberger, Ph. D., joins me to share her journey of faith, the joy of engaging the Scriptures, and her latest book, Sanctification as Set Apart and Growing in Christ.
Check out the wealth of resources available on Drs. Marny and Andreas Köstenberger's Biblical Foundations Website:https://biblicalfoundations.org
Follow on "X" (a.k.a. Twitter):@mkostenberger


Has the message of the gospel become commonplace to you? Have you lost the sense of wonder and amazement at the grace of God in Christ? When you read a passage of Scripture, hear a Christ-exalting sermon, or sing a worship song that describes who Jesus is and what He has done, does it warm your heart and stir your affection for Him anew? May what you learn from Jeremiah 32 stoke your affection for Christ today. YouTube Link: www.youtube.com/@EngagetheWordWithERod Cooler Podcast Player Invite Code: ENGAGE Piper Sermon Link: www.desiringgod.org/messages/eternal-security-is-a-community-project--2

This episode is a conversation with my dear friend, sister in Christ, and partner in the ministry of the Word for women at our church. Stef Dowd shares how engaging the Word of God impacted her life and helped her discover that the Lord was calling her to serve Him as a Bible teacher. She also provides practical tips that will help you engage the Word at any age or stage, as she is learning to navigate through a new season in her life. Her insight and transparency is sure to equip and encourage you. To God be the glory! The Bible Recap: https://www.thebiblerecap.com Echo Prayer App: https://www.echoprayer.com Beauty for Ashes by Crystal Lewis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDhlTzbyFRo

Have you ever come across a verse of Scripture that, for whatever reason, you could not hurry past? What do you do? In this episode, I share one of my favorite methods of prayerful meditation: the "Garland of Four Strands" from Martin Luther's A Simple Way to Pray. Link to the Four Strands Worksheet: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGKSzkkwUg/oj3uWxuNUPBAv2m-FOgDnA/view?utm_content=DAGKSzkkwUg&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel Article: Agony in the Garden https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/agony-in-the-garden

Matthew S. Harmon, Ph. D., Professor of New Testament Studies at Grace Theological Seminary, joins me to discuss how he came to faith in Christ, how he discovered his passion "to help people to see the beauty of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Scriptures," and his book "Asking the Right Questions: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Applying the Bible". Show Notes: Free Resource for "Asking the Right Questions": https://static.crossway.org/excerpt/bookmark-asking-the-right-questions.pdf TGC Course for "Asking the Right Questions": https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/asking-the-right-questions/ Listen to the "Biblical Theology Briefing Podcast": https://open.spotify.com/show/7rZWl29HobtEyK9K2E6FYw?si=7a9d671845be406b Listen to the "Various and Sundry Podcast": https://open.spotify.com/show/0Xy43fyH64BWQPBSM3nbnA?si=74be10411d464831 Follow on "X" (a.k.a. Twitter): @DocHarmon

Are you spending time sitting at the Lord's feet listening to His teaching? Did your plans to read, study, or memorize God's Word fizzle out? God willing, this week's episode will encourage you to press on and spend time engaging the Word alone.

We can pursue God only because He loves and pursues us first. Though human fathers ought to reflect our perfect, loving Heavenly Father, many do not. Even those who do cannot reflect Him perfectly. As we look at Luke 15, I pray that the extravagant grace of God the Father will encourage you.

We study the Bible to grow in our love for God as we learn about who He is and what He has done—according to His own words. Because the Bible is a book written by God about God, the most important question we should ask and answer when we read or study is, "What do I learn about Him?"

Inductive Bible study is investigative Bible study. Like a scuba diver exploring the wonders of the ocean, inductive Bible study equips us to dive deep into the text of Scripture to explore the wonders of our God—that we might grow in our love for Him.

It was such a blessing to sit down with my friend and dear sister in Christ, Cathy Upton. We've walked a similar path of learning and growth in Christ over the last 8 years. Cathy and I even served in ministry together. We praise God for His love and pray that our conversation will both glorify Him and encourage you to pursue Christ by engaging His Word.

God works wonders in our lives, but we so often miss His handiwork. What if we took time to reflect upon His sovereign grace? What if we found a tangible way to remember? I pray that today's episode will encourage you to commemorate His grace in your life and share what He's done with your loved ones.

Have you ever wondered what it means to "bless God"? Let's see what Scripture has to say about this worshipful response to who God is and what He has done for us in Jesus Christ. I'll also challenge you to consider what matters more: the blessings or the Blesser?

I love how familiar passages can fall on us afresh. Today, I'm sharing a passage that encouraged me this week. If you are struggling with fear of any kind, I pray that this encourages you, too.

Memorizing Scripture may not be your favorite topic, but the value cannot be overstated. Scripture memorization solidifies the truth of God's Word in our mind, sanctifies, and satisfies the longings of our heart. Just do it! “9 How can a … person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. 10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.12 Praise be to you, Lord; teach me your decrees. 13 With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. 14 I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. 15 I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.16 I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.” (Psalm 119:9-16)

It is a joy to share this conversation with someone who has had a profound impact on my life as a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ: Claudine Snyder. I've grown in Christ alongside her for eight years, and praise God for all that she's taught me. In this episode, we get to discuss everything from her walk with the Lord, and the impact engaging the Word of God has had on her life, to the blessings and challenges of ministry. God willing, our conversation will glorify the Lord and encourage you to pursue Christ by engaging His Word.

"The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul." (Psalm 19:7) God's Word is a balm for the soul. Though this wasn't what I planned to share for Episode 14, it is what God planned. May it be an encouragement to you today.

Happy Easter! I'll be back with a full episode next week. This is a quick preview.

This is the second part of my conversation with Frank Moreno (my dad). In this episode, he shares some of his favorite passages of Scripture and explains the life-changing impact of engaging the Word. We pray that our conversation will glorify God and encourage you to engage the Word and pursue Christ.

This is the first of a special two-part conversation with my dad, Frank Moreno. In this episode, he shares transparently about his life (before and after coming to faith in Christ) and how he began to engage the Word. We pray that our conversation will glorify God and encourage you to engage His Word, too.

In this episode, I share one example of how engaging the Word has impacted the way in which I walk through hard things.

Anne King is a dear sister in Christ. She joins me to discuss her walk with the Lord Jesus, her passion for biblical counseling, and what engaging the Word of God looked like at different ages and stages of her life. We pray that our conversation will glorify God and encourage you to pursue Him and engage His Word.

Nothing has impacted my prayer life more than learning to pray the Word of God. Today's episode is the first in a monthly series that will equip and encourage you to pray Scripture.

Have you ever experienced a situation or a season in your life that did not make sense? Have you ever wondered how difficult circumstances could result in your good and God's glory? God is working, and His purpose is good!

Going when God calls is easier said than done. Often, when the Lord calls us to step out in faith and follow Him, He doesn't tell us where we are going or how we are going to get there. But, God's people walk by faith, not by sight. Not seeing, we see! We keep our eyes fixed upon Him and His promises. He will never fail! So... GO!

Together, the 39 books of the Old Testament and the 27 books of the New Testament tell ONE story. It's the greatest story ever told. This episode includes an easy way to remember the grand narrative of Scripture.

My dear friend and sister in Christ, Julia Siegwart, joins me to discuss what engaging the Word looks like in her life. Julia is a wife, a homeschool mom, and a follower of Christ who has served Him in various roles over the years. We pray that our conversation will glorify God and encourage you to pursue Him through His Word.

No matter where we are, and no matter what we are doing, God wants us to talk to Him throughout our day. Yet, instead of “praying at all times in the Spirit” (Ephesians 6:18), we often neglect our relationship with God—setting aside His love, power, and grace. What is the key to remembering this matchless privilege? Treasuring the One who gave His life to provide it.

What does your heart cling to? What brings you the greatest pleasure? What do you delight in? Creation cannot stoke the flames of your heart more than the Creator of all things. In Christ, through the power of His Spirit, He can awaken affections within us that we can't even begin to fathom! In this episode, I share the story of how God began to shape my affections.

What does it mean to meditate on God's Word? Whether you are a seasoned Bible reader or you have never opened the Word of God, I hope to equip and encourage you to read the Bible with purpose.

My goal in this introductory episode is to answer four questions: 1.) Who is Elizabeth Rodríguez? 2.) What is this podcast about? 3.) Why did I name this podcast “Engage the Word”? 4.) How will we pursue God through His Word?