Pick Up Your Bible

Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with a call to action. Join Cynthia Pavamani as she encourages the listeners to answer this call.

"Depart from me. I never knew you." These are the words some will hear when they meet Jesus after a life time  of ministry in His name.  What does this mean for me?Join Cynthia as she explores these red words from the Bible.

Join this exciting episode, in which Cynthia discusses the warning of Jesus to beware of False prophets, with her two daughters, Israel and Grace.

Why is the gate that leads to eternal life narrow? Join us on the podcast today as we explore what Jesus meant.

Join Cynthia as we look a little deeper into the epitome of the Sermon on the Mount.

In this first episode 0f 2024, Cynthia explores Jesus' words of the conditional provision of the power of the Holy Spirit to those who persist in asking, seeking, and knocking.

Do not Judge. Do not throw your pearls to pigs. Today's passage is a bit odd but join Cynthia as she works through it verse by verse.

"Do not be anxious." Easier said than done. On this episode Cynthia shares a few pointers on how to think about this command written in red,

Are you a slave to money? Join us as we explore what Jesus said about money in the Kingdom of God.

On this episode Cynthia studies Jesus' words that distinguish between the private and public aspects of our Christian lives.

There is only ever one person who said "Love your enemies".Today's episode explores this most paradoxical and challenging instruction from Jesus. Hope this encourages you to pick up your Bible,

Jesus said, "If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also". Does He mean that we should let people treat us like doormats? Does He imply that I should let others beat me up? Does He intend that one should stay in an abusive relationship?  On this week's episode Cynthia explores Jesus' words on retaliation . 

Do you excuse your little white lies?  Does Jesus?Tune in as Cynthia explores Jesus words.

Lust, Adultery, Remarriage - Jesus Said What?!?

Human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires (James 1V19,20). In this episode Cynthia discusses Jesus' strong caution about anger and its all consuming nature.

How should Christians treat the Old Testament Law? Join Cynthia as she shares her thoughts on Jesus' words in Matthew 5 v 17-19

Jesus said " You are the salt of the earth", and "You are the light of the world". What does it mean to be salt and light? Izzy joins Cynthia on the podcast today in this conversation about salt, light, steak and discipleship.

Jesus fought the tempter in the wilderness with three quotes from the book of Deuteronomy. What do these quotes refer to and why are they so important for our personal desert journeys today? Join us as we discuss these things on this episode.

Have you ever wondered why Jesus got baptized? Well, even the one who baptized Him, John the Baptist, had this question. Join Cynthia as she explores Jesus' response to John.

Have you ever read the red words in the Bible and been a little confused about what Jesus said? Join Cynthia on this first episode of the series "Jesus Said What?!?" where we dive into Jesus' words searching for understanding.

In this episode, Cynthia and Izzy go through the Lord's prayer verse by verse, to  learn to pray as Jesus did.

In this episode we search the Bible for insight on unanswered prayers.

In this Episode, listen to  3 of many reasons the Bible gives us to get down on our knees even though it may seem like prayer doesn't change anything.

Decruz is back in this first episode of the 3rd season!!!C and D start the new series on Prayer with what seems a basic question - "What is Prayer?"

Happy New Year!!! Listen to Cynthia share a biblical perspective on spirit over body as an introduction to the new PUYB series on prayer.

Why did Jesus come to earth?The Bible tells us all about the real reason for the season. Join us for the very last PUYB episode of 2021!

In this episode, Jenny Howell shares her amazing testimony of how God, without fail, continues to lead her through every season of life. Her insight and encouragement for young mothers is invaluable. 

"We love because He first loved us" 1 John 4 v 19In this amazing testimony, Sanae Garvin shares with us the fascinating story of how God insistently pursued her even before she knew him and how He continues to lead her every step of the way.  

"And how can they hear about Him unless someone tells them." Rom 10v14. On PUYB, today, Lena passionately shares her heart for personal evangelism and the important role hospitality plays.

In this heartfelt conversation, Jenny shares how she laid down her questions, doubts, and fears at the foot of the cross, even in the midst of breast cancer.  Trusting the hand  that holds her, Jenny presses on, her eyes fixed on Jesus.

Listen in as Cynthia interviews Josie Vinod about marriage, parenting, cancer and the Bible on PUYB.Josie's complete testimony is available at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c5OEGP8P7M

In this first episode of the "Testimonial Series", Grace, who never held a Bible growing up, shares with Cynthia, how the Holy Spirit has filled her with a new passion for the Word of God. Even in the midst of the isolating and heartbreaking circumstances of COVID the Lord is at work in her heart. 

Mary Magdalene, the faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, is the last of the "Six Unusual Women of the Bible" series. Listen in as Cynthia talks about this often misjudged woman who was pivotal to Resurrection Sunday.

Cynthia continues her series on unusual and sometimes overlooked women in the Bible by examining the life of someone who made a significant impact on the early Church along with her husband: Priscilla. 

Listen in as Cynthia and her daughter, Israel explore the story of an interesting and highly accomplished woman of the first century - Lydia.

Cynthia continues her series on interesting women from the Bible with Deborah-- a woman with a brief but powerful mention in the Scriptures. 

Today, on PUYB, Cynthia and Decruz discuss the amazing life of Sarah. The call into the unknown, her struggle with infertility, a hard nomadic life - the one solace and only motivation - a covenant- promise from God.

In the first episode of a six-parter, Cynthia takes a look at Eve from another angle. Has she been treated fairly by Christians over the ages? 

Cynthia shares her heart and encourages believers to respond to the situation in Afghanistan.

Today, Cynthia answers another listener question about the truth and validity of the Bible. 

The Bible tells us what we were created for - His glory; but it doesn't really give us an answer to why God created humans for His glory. What do you do when God doesn't answer your questions?

Cynthia attempts to deep dive into the ever debated topic - being filled by the Holy Spirit. In response to questions like "What does it mean to be filled by the holy Spirit?",  "Is there a lesser measure of the Spirit that would require a refilling?" and "If I am a Christian, don't I already have the Spirit of God dwelling in me?" Listen in as she shares her Biblical understanding on the subject.

On today's episode, Cynthia deep dives into the Bible to see why it's so important for the Body of Christ to meet in person on a consistent basis! Listen in.

In another deep dive, Cynthia answers a new listener question about what it means to be "unequally yoked" when it comes to Scripture. 

Once again Cynthia responds to a listener's question about a topic from the Bible. Today's deep dive: Fasting. 

Today's episode is all about Peer Pressure. It's a reality for most of us but God has given us tools in Scripture to remain rooted in Christ. Cynthia once again goes into the word in response to a question from a listener. 

In today's episode, Cynthia shares a response to a listener's questions. Why is God sometimes silent in answer to our prayers?

On today's episode, Cynthia shares the microphone with her parents for the very first episode of the testimonial series. Listen as Paul and Sara Varghese share their story of how the Word of God powered them through some of the darkest seasons of life . You can listen to the full testimony of the family in Paul Varghese's own words at https://youtu.be/UeTRzrJo8j0

Today, Cynthia concludes her series on the Beatitudes by exploring what persecution actually means and why God allows it for His children. 

Cynthia continues her series on the Beatitudes by going into another one of the sayings of Jesus which has been misunderstood and misused over the years. 

Today, Cynthia continues her series on the Beatitudes by going deeper into what it means to be "pure in heart" like the Bible tells us. It may not be what you first thought.