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Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:Today's episode is titled “A Strategy for Renewal.”  And that title, I think, captures the heartbeat of 2 Chronicles 15. This is a chapter that shows us how God renews His people, not by accident, not by emotion, not through crisis, although he can and does all of those things. But instead through a clear, God‑given strategy.Renewal is not just for moments of desperation; it can happen in moments of calm. Renewal is also for the seasons of blessing and can be part of the everyday rhythm of life. Chapter 15 will also teach us that renewal begins with listening to God's Word and continues by seeking God wholeheartedly, but renewal requires courageous obedience, and renewal is sustained by perseverance, not emotion. It is a chapter about how God rebuilds a life, how He restores a nation, and how He strengthens His people for the long haul. And it can speak directly into our lives today, because every believer needs renewal. Not just once, and not just in crisis, but again and again, in good times and bad. It is a chapter about consistency, perseverance, and wholehearted devotion, themes that again run straight into the New Testament, where Jesus calls us to abide in Him, and where Paul urges us to continue steadfastly in the grace of God.Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:Life is not lived in one emotional key. We move through seasons — seasons of peace and seasons of pressure, seasons of rest and seasons of battle, seasons where everything seems to flourish and seasons where everything seems to fall apart. How do we walk with God in both? How do we remain faithful in good times and in bad? In 2 Chronicles 14, we meet King Asa, a man who experienced both of these extremes.   He inherited a kingdom in turmoil, yet God gave him a season of peace. He enjoyed years of rest yet later faced an overwhelming enemy. And in both seasons, in the calm and in the crisis, Asa shows us what it means to seek the Lord. This chapter is a chapter about consistency, about seeking God when things are going well, and seeking Him just as earnestly when things are going badly. So today, we're going to explore Asa's story. We're going to see how God strengthened him in peace, sustained him in battle, and taught him to rely on divine power rather than human strength, and we're going to discover what it means for us, in our own good times and bad.Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:My title for this episode is “When You Feel Overwhelmed.”  And I suspect that's something every one of us has experienced at some point and understands. All of us have lived through moments when life felt bigger than our strength. Moments when we felt outnumbered, outmatched, or simply out of options.Sometimes it's not one big single crisis; it's the slow accumulation of pressures that finally becomes too much. Sometimes it's the unexpected blow that knocks the wind out of our sails, or it follows a long season of discouragement that wears us down.  Whatever form it takes, we all know what it is to feel overwhelmed. And so, my question is: What do you do when that happens and how do you respond? In the Old Testament, one king found himself in exactly that situation. He was factually outnumbered and overwhelmed, facing an enemy he could not defeat, a crisis he could not control, and consequences he could not escape. And what he did in that moment is exactly what we should do in ours.Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:I wonder if sometimes we are even aware of what spiritual failure actually looks like in our daily lives.  Sometimes we can look in the mirror and notice an attitude, a compromise, or a choice that runs entirely contrary to the Word of God. Sometimes, it is easy to spot; it's an outward, undeniable disobedience to what Scripture plainly and clearly commands. Sometimes it is not so obvious but serious, nonetheless. But what is the root cause of such failure? Why can we so easily drift away from the source of our life and peace?Today, we are diving into 2 Chronicles chapter 12 to look at someone who learned the cause and consequences of spiritual failure the hard way. We are continuing the narrative around Rehoboam, in which contradictions are laid bare in a dramatic account that reveals God's loving discipline and breath-taking mercy in the most surprising ways.Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:My title for this episode is “Living a Life of Contradictions. And if we're honest, that describes most of us far more accurately than we'd like to admit. We tend to think of people as either obedient or disobedient to the Lord, as if life were neatly divided into two categories: the faithful and the unfaithful, the righteous and the unrighteous, the obedient and the rebellious. But life isn't that tidy.And neither are we. The truth is that every one of us lives a life containing both obedience and disobedience. Moments of faithfulness followed by moments of failure. Acts of devotion followed by acts of compromise. Steps toward God are often followed by steps away from Him. In that sense, we all live lives of contradiction. And in the Old Testament, one of the clearest illustrations of this is Rehoboam, Solomon's son, a man who could obey God one moment and contradict that obedience the next. A man who could listen to wise counsel in one chapter and reject it in the next. A man who could strengthen the kingdom in one breath and weaken it in another. Rehoboam is an archetype. He shows us what happens when obedience and disobedience coexist in the same heart. He shows us the danger of inconsistency. He shows us the cost of contradiction.  And 2 Chronicles 11 gives us a vivid picture of that reality. This chapter is not just about ancient politics. It's not just about Judah and Israel, and it's not just about kings and kingdoms. Because it is also about the spiritual contradictions that live inside us — and what happens when we allow those contradictions to shape our decisions, our relationships, and our walk with God. So today, we're going to look closely at 2 Chronicles 11:1–23. We're going to see what Rehoboam did, and what he failed to do.We're going to see where he succeeded, and where he contradicted that obedience.And we're going to learn what we should avoid, what we should pursue, and how we can live with greater consistency before the Lord.Let's begin….Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:Today we come to a chapter that is both painfully human and profoundly important. It is a chapter built around one of the stupidest decisions ever made by a king of Israel. And let's be honest: We've all done it. We all know others who have done it. There are no exceptions. All of us, at one time or another, have made stupid decisions.But 2 Chronicles 10 introduces us to a stupid decision of a different kind, one that most people don't even know exists, and one that changed the course of Israel's history. Stupid because the decision made in this chapter describes the division of the kingdom of Judah from the majority of Israel. It is the moment the united kingdom becomes a divided kingdom. It is the moment Rehoboam steps onto the stage. And it is the moment a foolish choice fractures a nation.But there's another theme woven through Chronicles, a theme you've heard me mention again and again: The relationship of each king to the Temple reveals the condition of his heart. That's why the chronicler keeps bringing us back to the Temple: Its worship, its priests, its sacrifices, its maintenance, its neglect, and its restoration. Because the Temple is the spiritual barometer of the nation, and the king's attitude toward the Temple is the spiritual barometer of the king.So, with that in mind, let's turn now to 2 Chronicles 10 and examine the decision that split a kingdom — and the lessons it still teaches us today.Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth, study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:Today we come to a chapter that offers a very practical, very human reminder, one that speaks directly to how we live our everyday lives. Some people work hard at their work, but do not work as hard in other areas of their life. They give their best to their career, but not to their relationships. They pour energy into their projects, but not into their spiritual growth. They strive for excellence in one area but settle for mediocrity in another. But Scripture reminds us that we are called to pursue our greatest potential in every area of life, in our work, in our worship, in our relationships, in our responsibilities, and in our walk with God. And nowhere is that more clearly illustrated than in the life of Solomon.This chapter parallels 1 Kings 9, and together they paint a picture of a man who applied himself with diligence, wisdom, and purpose. Solomon built.Solomon organised.Solomon fortified.Solomon administered.Solomon led.Solomon worshiped.Solomon governed.Solomon expanded.Solomon completed what God had given him to do. And from this passage, it is fascinating to observe what Solomon did, and just as importantly, how he did it. Because Solomon's accomplishments were not random and they were not accidental. They were the fruit of focus, discipline, wisdom, and obedience. So today, we're going to work through 2 Chronicles 8 and 9 and look closely at Solomon's achievements. We're going to see how he stewarded the blessings God gave him, how he managed the responsibilities entrusted to him, and how he applied himself to the work God placed in his hands. And as we do, we're going to ask a simple but important question like: What can Solomon's example teach us about living faithfully and working wisely in every area of our own lives?Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth, study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:Today we come to one of the dramatic, breathtaking moments, a moment that speaks directly to our spiritual lives today.As in everyday life, our spiritual life also has ups and downs. There are valleys, seasons of struggle, dryness, confusion, and waiting, and there are mountaintops, moments when God feels near, when prayer feels alive, when worship feels powerful, when obedience feels joyful. But here's the danger: When we are on top spiritually, we often forget a very important spiritual principle, and in 2 Chronicles 7, God Himself spells out that principle. This chapter opens with one of the greatest mountaintop experiences in all of Scripture. Solomon has just finished praying. The people are gathered. The Temple stands complete. And then, suddenly, the glory of God descends.But it is after this mountaintop moment, not before it, that God speaks, and what He says is not about fire, or cloud, or glory. It is about the principle that can sustain a believer when the mountaintop fades a little. It is about how to seek God when life is ordinary, how to return to God when life goes wrong, and how to walk with God when the fire is gone and the cloud has lifted.In other words: God uses a mountaintop moment to teach a valley principle, and that principle is one of the most important in all of Scripture. A principle that has shaped revivals, restored families, restored nations, healed hearts, and renewed believers for centuries.Let's turn now to 2 Chronicles 7, and let's see if we can discern what that principle is….Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth, study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:How would you like to learn to pray better?  Imagine being able to stand beside someone God Himself calls wise, someone who understood things like worship, leadership, repentance, and the presence of God, and simply listen as he pours out his heart before the Lord. Well, we have that opportunity. Because in 2 Chronicles 6, we are given the longest prayer recorded anywhere in the Bible.But this prayer is not ritualistic in any way. It is not a formality, and it is certainly not a speech for the benefit of those listening. It is a window into the heart of a man who understood God's holiness, God's faithfulness, and God's mercy, and who understood what it means to seek God in prayer. So today, we're going to listen to Solomon pray. We're going to walk through his words, and we're going to ask,  What can this wise man teach us about prayer? What does his prayer reveal about God, and how can his example shape our own prayer life today.Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth, study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:In our last episode, we watched the Temple rise stone by stone, beam by beam, overlay by overlay. And it is presented to us as the raising of a building designed to teach Israel how to approach God. But today, in 2 Chronicles 5:2–14, something extraordinary happens.This moment is the climax of everything Solomon has been preparing for. It is the core of the entire Temple narrative, and it raises two deeply important questions for us: What does this teach us about seeking God, and how do we know when God approves of our actions? Because in this passage, Israel does something overwhelmingly simple. They seek God by bringing the ark, the symbol of His presence, into the place He commanded. And God responds in a way that leaves no doubt about His approval.“The house will be filled with a cloud,”  and “The glory of the Lord filled the house of God.” God makes His approval visible, His presence unmistakable, and His pleasure known, and that is what we're going to explore today. What does it mean to seek God faithfully? What does obedience look like in practice? And how does God show His approval, but not through clouds and glory today, but through Scripture, providence, and the witness of the Spirit? So, turn with me now to 2 Chronicles 5, beginning at verse 2, as we watch the ark enter the Temple — and discover what this moment teaches us about seeking God and knowing His approval…..Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:It's great to have you with me again as we continue our study through 2 Chronicles. Today we arrive at one of the most visually rich and symbolically loaded portions of the entire book. The actual construction of Solomon's Temple. You know, one look at certain buildings tells you a great deal. If you see a fire station, you know exactly what's inside: fire engines, equipment, and people trained to respond when something goes wrong. If you see a traditional church building, you immediately picture pews, a pulpit, and a congregation gathered to sing and hear the Word of God. So, here's the question that guides our episode today: What can we learn simply by looking at the structure of Solomon's Temple? What does the building itself teach us?So today, we are going to let the building speak….Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:Last time, in chapter 1, we watched Solomon begin his reign with worship, humility, and that unforgettable request for wisdom. He started well, and God honoured him. Now, in 2 Chronicles 2, Solomon moves from worship to work.  If chapter 1 showed us Solomon's heart, chapter 2 shows us the work of Solomon's hands. This is the moment where the young king begins preparing for the greatest building project in Israel's history, the construction of the Temple. And what we see in this chapter is not just architectural planning; it is illustrating something of spiritual seriousness. Solomon understands that building something for the Lord requires careful preparation, thoughtful organisation, partnership with others, and a deep sense of reverence for the God he serves.In chapter 1, Solomon asked for wisdom.In chapter 2, we see him begin to use that wisdom. So today, as we open 2 Chronicles 2, we're going to explore Solomon's vision for the Temple, as well as his understanding of God's greatness. We will also note his partnership with King Hiram of Tyre, and the spiritual principle that lies beneath the entire chapter:  When God gives wisdom, He expects us to put it to work.Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:Suppose the Lord appeared to you in a vision and said: “Ask Me for anything you wish… and I will give it to you.” If that happened, what would you ask for? It sounds far‑fetched, I know. But it actually happened, not in a fairy story, not in a dream, not in a metaphor, but in real history. And revisiting that moment teaches us a great deal about God, about ourselves, and about what truly matters. This extraordinary event is recorded for us in 2 Chronicles chapter 1.Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:If you journeyed with me through 1 Chronicles, you'll remember that the Chronicler walked us through genealogies, long lists of names, temple preparation, organisation, worship, and then closed with the final lessons David said he had learned at the end of his life.  It was a book about foundations, but also about identity, and God's promises, and the careful preparation required for the work of the Lord. Now, as we turn the page to 2 Chronicles, the spotlight shifts. David has passed from the scene. Solomon now stands at the beginning of his reign, and the writer invites us to watch what happens when a king and a nation begin well. If 1 Chronicles asked, “What lessons should we have learned?”  then 2 Chronicles asks, “Will we live in the light of those lessons?” This book is spiritual lessons laid out in narrative form. It is a story of devotion then decline, of revival and then rebellion, of kings who seek the Lord and kings who forget Him. And through every chapter we see the Chronicler's central theme: Seek the Lord — and He will be found.Forsake the Lord — and you will falter. That theme will begin immediately when tomorrow we begin with the text of chapter 1, where Solomon steps into leadership with a request from God that many believers have asked across the centuries… “Give me wisdom.” So today, as we begin 2 Chronicles, we're going to explore the spiritual principle that will guide the entire book:Begin well — and seek the Lord. Join me today in 2 Chronicles and let's begin this new season together.Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:It's wonderful to have you with me again as we arrive at the final chapter of 1 Chronicles. This is a chapter that doesn't just end the first book of Chronicles; it invites us to reflect on a life. All of us have learned lessons along the way. But perhaps the more important question is not, “What lessons have we learned?”   but “What lessons should we have learned?” At the end of his life, David answers that question. He looks back over decades of leadership, worship, conflict, failure, forgiveness, and promise, and he reveals the lessons God taught him. And the remarkable thing is this: The lessons David learned are the very lessons we should have learned.Thankfully, we don't have to guess. David's reflections and his final insights, his final act of worship, and his final legacy are recorded for us in 1 Chronicles chapter 29. This chapter is David's last public act. His last prayer. His last lesson. His last opportunity to tell Israel, and us, what truly matters. So today, as we open 1 Chronicles 29, we're going to listen carefully to a man at the end of his life, a man who has walked with God through triumph and tragedy, and a man who now tells us:  “Here is what I learned… and here is what you should learn as well.” ….Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:In our last episode, we explored chapters 24 through 2, which was a lengthy and detailed section where David organised priests, Levites, musicians, gatekeepers, treasurers, civil officials, military divisions, tribal leaders, administrators, and counsellors. It was a masterclass in biblical organisation. We learned that God's work deserves structure, clarity, fairness, and flexibility. Organisation is still important, but David wants to make something absolutely clear:  Organisation alone is not enough. When building for God, we must be careful and mindful of something also.. Chapter 28 is in fact David's final public address. He gathers the nation, he gathers the leaders, and he gathers Solomon, and he gives them an earnest warning about approaching the work of God with reverence, obedience, and wholehearted devotion. If chapters 24–27 taught us how to stay organised… chapter 28 teaches us how to stay faithful… Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:In our last episode, we looked at 1 Chronicles 23, where David organised the Levites for the ministry of the temple. We discovered that organisation is not an unspiritual thing; in fact, it is essential. God is a God of order, and His work flourishes when His people are structured wisely. Today we move into chapters 24 through 27, a section that continues this theme. These chapters may look like long lists of names, divisions, and assignments, but beneath the surface they reveal something important and practical: If we want to do the will of God well, we must stay organised.  Organisation is not a one‑time event. It is an ongoing discipline. David didn't simply prepare the Levites and walk away. He continued to structure the priesthood, the musicians, the gatekeepers, the administrators, and even the military divisions. All of that was done so that the worship and life of Israel would continue smoothly long after he was gone. And that brings us to 1 Chronicles 24, where we begin to see how the people were placed into the plan God had designed…Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:Everyone needs to get organised. Large organisations must be organised, of course, but so must small ones. Parents learn quickly that the more children they have, the more structure they need. Even individuals need organisation if they're “Let all things be done decently and in order.” (1 Corinthians 14:40) Order is not the enemy of spirituality, as some seem to me to suggest; it is the servant of spirituality. Organisation is not a lack of faith; it is often the expression of faith.And in 1 Chronicles 23, we see this principle lived out in a powerful way.This chapter shows us how David structured the work of the Levites so that the worship of God could continue faithfully, consistently, and beautifully long after he was gone. And in doing so, it teaches us something vital:If we want to do the will of God well, we must organise ourselves, but organise ourselves around the priorities of God.So, let's turn together to 1 Chronicles chapter 23, and let's see what David did… and what we can learn from him….Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:Today's passage is a moment in David's life where the Lord essentially says, “Now it's your turn., but in the sense of the privilege of calling, the privilege of continuing God's work across generations.If you've ever grown up in a family business, or on a farm, or in a home where responsibilities were passed down, you know the feeling. One day the family looks at you and says, “It's your turn now.” It can be both an honour and a weight.Even if you never had that experience in your family, you do have it in the family of God. Because every believer inherits spiritual responsibilities from those who came before us. The baton is passed. The work continues. And God says to each of us, “Here is your call, now it's your turn.”Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: The Forgotten Consequences of Sin. (1 Chronicles 21:1 - 1-22:)Welcome to The Bible Journey Daily Podcast — where every day we take one small step onwards and deeper into God's Word. I'm your host, Jeremy McCandless, inviting you to open the bible, and let truth shape your day. If you're longing for encouragement and a simple rhythm of daily Bible engagement, you're in the right place. Subscribe and join thousands who've discovered that time spent in God's Word, every day, can transform their life. Let's begin today's next step on the journey….Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: Learning Resilience. (1 Chronicles Chapter 20)Today we enter 1 Chronicles chapter 20, a short chapter with a big lesson. A lesson about resilience, about staying faithful to God's calling even when the circumstances around you shift, stretch, or strain your obedience.Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: When Kindness is Misunderstood. (1 Chronicles 19)Someone once said that no good deed will go unpunished.  The concept dates back to the 12th century in Walter Map's ‘De Nugis Curialium'. This early usage reflects a cynical view of morality, contrasting with conventional wisdom that good deeds are rewarded and evil deeds punished, as expressed by Thomas Aquinas in Summa Theologica  That's clearly somewhat sceptical, but there are times when you do something right, and it's misunderstood as being something wrong. Have you ever had that happen to you? Well, today I want to tell you a story about somebody in the Bible who had that happen to them and what he did about it.So, hopefully we can learn from this about how we are to respond, maybe not just in that situation, but generally…  Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: Everyone needs to get organised. Large organisations must be organised, of course, but so must small ones. Parents learn quickly that the more children they have, the more structure they need. Even individuals need organisation if they're “Let all things be done decently and in order.”(1 Corinthians 14:40) Order is not the enemy of spirituality, as some seem to me to suggest; it is the servant of spirituality. Organisation is not a lack of faith; it is often the expression of faith. And in 1 Chronicles 23, we see this principle lived out in a powerful way. David is nearing the end of his life. The temple plans are prepared. The materials are gathered. Solomon has been charged. The leaders have been commanded. And now David turns to the next essential step of organising the Levites. These are the men who will carry out the daily ministry of worship in the house of God. This chapter shows us how David structured the work of the Levites so that the worship of God could continue faithfully, consistently, and beautifully long after he was gone. And in doing so, it teaches us something vital: If we want to do the will of God well, we must organise ourselves, but organise ourselves around the priorities of God. So today, as we open 1 Chronicles 23, we're going to look at: How David organised the Levites, Why organisation matters in spiritual work, And how these principles apply to us as believers today. Because whether you're leading a church, serving in a ministry, raising a family, or simply trying to walk faithfully with Christ, organisation is part of obedience. So, lets turn together to 1 Chronicles chapter 23, and let's see what David did… and what we can learn from him…. Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:Every now and then, something happens in life that surprises you. You do something simple, something ordinary, something you believe is just your duty, and years later someone tells you, “You have no idea what that meant to me.”I've had that experience more than once, and I've seen it in the lives of others too. It's why I often say: "You never know how a word spoken today…a kindness offered today…a task performed today…might shape someone's future. David had that kind of experience. He wanted to build a temple for the Lord, a wonderful desire, but God told him, “David, that is not your job.” We saw that yesterday in 1 Chronicles 17. So, David went on doing his job. And in doing so, he had an enormous impact on the future. Far more than he ever imagined. There's a spiritual lesson in that.Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: Have you ever had a job that simply didn't fit you?A role that felt wrong the moment you stepped into it?A responsibility that made you think, “I'm not made for this.” It's not uncommon. Many people change jobs several times before they finally discover the one that feels like it was made for them. But let me ask you something deeper. Have you ever been in a job, or wanted a job, and someone told you, “That's not for you”? Have you ever longed for a role, dreamed of a calling, hoped for an opportunity… only to find that the door never opened? David knew exactly what that felt like. He wanted a job, a noble job, a spiritual job, a God‑honouring job. He wanted to build the temple and to construct a house for the Lord.  But God Himself told him, “David, that is not your job.” There is an enormous spiritual lesson in that moment, a lesson about calling, about purpose, about identity, about knowing our role in God's plan. Because in this chapter, God not only tells David what his job isn't. He tells David what his job is, and in doing so, He reveals something about our role as believers today. So, if you've ever wondered: What is my place in God's plan? How do I respond when God closes one door but opens another? What does faithfulness look like when God redirects my dreams? Then this chapter has something rich and life‑shaping to teach you.Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailTo purchase my latest daily Devotion Book on Amazon, Audible, or Kindle visit: The Book of Genesis.: A Daily Devotional Bible Study through the Book of Genesis (The Daily Devotional Bible Study Series): Amazon.co.uk: McCandless, Mr Jeremy R: 9798243943468: BooksThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:In our last episode, we watched David dance before the Lord, and we saw Michal, his wife, despise him for it. We also learned that devotion to God is not always applauded. Sometimes it is misunderstood. Sometimes it is mocked, and sometimes it is despised. But here's the beautiful truth: Even when devotion is despised by others, worship must continue. And that brings us to 1 Chronicles 16, one of the most joyful, worship‑filled chapters in the entire Old Testament. If chapter 15 was about bringing the Ark to Jerusalem, chapter 16 is about what happens once it arrives. This chapter is a call to worship, not just for David, not just for Israel, but for us. Because worship is not a reaction to circumstances, and worship is not dependent on approval. Worship is not shaped by the opinions of others.  Worship is the natural overflow of a heart that knows who God is and what God has done This chapter shows us what worship looks like when God is at the center. It shows us how worship can shape a community. It shows us how worship strengthens a believer, and it shows us how worship becomes a witness to the world. Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:Have you ever been criticized for your devotion to the Lord? Most believers have experienced it, but it comes in all shapes and sizes.If you've ever felt that sting… If you've ever been mocked for choosing God's way over the world's way… If you've ever wondered how to stay faithful when others despise your devotion… Then you're in good company. Because David experienced the very same thing, in 1 Chronicles 15, David is determined to honour the Lord the right way. Not to do it casually or carelessly, and not according to popular opinion, but according to God's Word.  He learned from the tragedy of Chapter 13. He corrected his course. He humbled himself, and he led the nation in obedience. But not everyone approved. Some despised him for it. Some misunderstood him and some mocked his devotion. And how David responded, and how we see he handled the criticism, the contempt, and misunderstanding, is not only fascinating, but also deeply instructive for us today.Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: If you've ever wondered what God's blessing really looks like in the life of a believer — not in theory, not in abstraction, but in real, lived experience — then 1 Chronicles chapter 14 is a chapter you don't want to miss. Because tucked inside this short but compelling chapter is a portrait of David at his best: a man walking in step with God, listening to God, depending on God, and experiencing God's blessing in unmistakable ways. And here's the remarkable thing: the blessings in David's life in this chapter are not random. They're not accidental. They're not mysterious because they flow from very specific choices David makes… Choices that you and I have to make all the time. 1 Chronicles 14 shows us: How God blesses a life that seeks Him,How God blesses a life that obeys Him,How God blesses a life that consults Him,And how God blesses a life that honours Him. This chapter is filled with examples — practical, personal, spiritual examples — of what God's blessing looks like when a believer walks closely with Him, and it's a chapter that quietly asks each of us: Do you want God's blessing in your life?So today, we're going to explore this chapter together.We're going to see how God blessed David, and God blessed David.And we will also discover how those same principles apply to us, right now, in our own lives, in our own homes, in our own walk with the Lord.So, let's open our Bibles to 1 Chronicles chapter 14….Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: Have you ever noticed how quickly good intentions can turn into painful outcomes when God is not honoured as He deserves?  How something that begins with joy, unity, and celebration can suddenly collapse under the weight of careless attitude or worship? That's exactly what happens in 1 Chronicles chapter 13. David has just become king. The nation is united. The mighty men have gathered. The tribes have pledged loyalty. Joy is rising in Israel like the dawn of a new day. And David's first great desire is a noble one: to bring the ark of God back into the centre of Israel's life. It's a beautiful desire. It's a holy desire. It's the right desire. But in this chapter, we discover something sobering: A right desire carried out in the wrong way can lead to disaster. If you've ever wondered why God cares so deeply about the way we worship or if you've ever asked why sincerity alone is not enough…. If you've ever felt the tension between God's kindness and God's holiness…Then 1 Chronicles 13 has something to say to you. So, let's open our Bibles, settle your heart, and join me as we explore what it truly means to honour the Lord…Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: In 1 Chronicles chapters 11 and 12, we meet all the king's men. Not the ones who failed to put Humpty Dumpty back together again, but the ones God gathered around David to build a kingdom, establish a throne, and shape the future of Israel. These chapters mark a dramatic shift in the book. Saul's tragic story has ended in chapter 10. And now David's story begins. In chapter 11, we see David crowned king in the first three verses. Then he captures and occupies the city of Jerusalem. The city that will become the spiritual heartbeat of Israel. Now, if someone is simply reading through the Bible, they're going to hit this long list of names and probably think, “Oh no… another genealogy.” They may skim it. They may skip it. They may wonder why it's even there. But these names are not filler, and they should not be thought of as boring because they contain a spiritual lesson that every believer needs to hear. What is that lesson? What do these warriors, leaders, and loyal followers teach us? Well, let's open our Bibles to 1 Chronicles 11, and let's find out together who the king's men where….Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailPlease share widely with anyone who might be interested in hearing my perspective as a retired Christian Minister and Film Lover. Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: Why Does God Allow Some People to Die Before Their Time. (1 Chronicles 10 1-14)Today we begin a new chapter — literally and spiritually in our journey through 1 Chronicles. For nine chapters, we've walked through names, families, tribes, and genealogies. We've traced Israel's story from Adam to Abraham, from Judah to Benjamin, from exile to restoration. And now, with chapter 10, the Chronicler shifts gears. This is considered by some an ominous chapter; it's certainly a surprising chapter, and it raises a question that many believers have asked at one time or another: Why does it seem like God allows some people to die before their time? Saul's death feels premature. It feels tragic. It feels like a life cut short, a man who began with promise but ended in disaster. And the Chronicler wants us to wrestle with that. But he also wants us to see something deeper, something personal: God is sovereign over life and death. God is just in His judgments, and God is faithful even when His people are not. 1 Chronicles 10 is not simply a battlefield report. It is a theological reflection on the consequences of unfaithfulness and on God's mercy in raising up a new king, a new hope, and a new future. Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: Our Family Tree - Part Three. (1 Chronicles Chapters 8&9)Today we arrive at the final movement of the great genealogies that open the book of 1 Chronicles. Chapters 1 through 9 contain three sweeping genealogies, three great family trees, each with its own purpose, its own emphasis, and its own spiritual message. The first genealogy highlighted God's covenants with Abraham and David, the covenant of promise and the covenant of kingship. The second genealogy reminded us of God's faithfulness to His people, even when some tribes were faithful and others were not. And now we come to the third genealogy, found in chapters 8 and 9. So, the question is: What is the point of this final genealogy?   Why does the Chronicler end this long section with one more list of names? To answer that, we turn to 1 Chronicles 8 & 9. Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: Our Family Tree - Part Two. (1 Chronicles Chapters 4-7)Welcome back to the podcast. Today we continue our journey through the opening chapters of 1 Chronicles, a journey through names, families, tribes, and stories that stretch across centuries. If you joined us for Episode One, you'll remember that we explored the sweeping genealogy from Adam all the way to the exile. Now, in Our Family Tree – Part 2, we turn to chapters 4 through 7, where the Chronicler continues tracing the tribal lines of Israel.  These chapters may look like more of the same, more names, more lists, more genealogies, but tucked inside them are flashes of story, hints of character, and moments of spiritual insight that reveal how God works through ordinary people and imperfect families. In these chapters, we meet: The tribe of Judah, with its mixture of heroes and failures.The tribe of Simeon, whose story reminds us how choices shape destiny.The tribe of Reuben, the firstborn who forfeited his privilege.The tribe of Levi, the priestly line entrusted with worship, and the tribes of Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, and Ephraim, each carrying their own history, strengths, and scars.These chapters will show us how God preserves identity even through exile and how He weaves His purposes through both white eagles and black sheep. It also demonstrates how He honours faithfulness across generations, and how every tribe, every family, every name plays a part in preparing for His presence. So today, we're going to slow down, walk through these tribal genealogies, and discover the spiritual treasures hidden inside them. Because behind every name is a story. Behind every tribe is a calling. And behind every genealogy is a God who remembers His people.Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: Our Family Tree - Part One. (1 Chronicles Chapters 1-3)Today we begin our journey into the opening chapters of 1 Chronicles, and yes, that means genealogies. Long lists of names. Pages of ancestors. The kind of passages many people quietly skip over. But before you reach for the fast‑forward button, let me tell you something: These genealogies are not filler.They're not trivial, and they're not just ancient paperwork.They are the theological foundation of the entire book. Because in Scripture, a family tree is more than a list of names; it's a theological statement, and it's a spiritual map. It's a story of identity, covenant, and purpose.So today, we're going to explore the opening section — the first three chapters and discover why this ancient list of names matters for us….Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:  1 Chronicles - Overview. The Book of Preparing the Temple.Welcome back to the podcast. Today we begin a brand‑new season — a study through a book that many Christians skip over, misunderstand, or don't know what to do with: 1 Chronicles. If you've ever opened this book and found yourself staring at long genealogies, unfamiliar names, and repeated stories from Samuel and Kings, you're not alone. But here's the surprise: 1 Chronicles is one of the most theologically important, pastorally sensitive, and spiritually purposeful books in the entire Old Testament.Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailMy New Season of the Bible Journey daily Podcast begins on Monday 20th June 2026."Between the Seasons", bonus Episode:  Introduction to my Series on Philosophy.  In Jan 2026, I began attending a new discussion and study group who are studying the History of Philosophy. Due to the request of some Patreons, I was encouraged and enabled to launch a new Podcast this year that will give you my reaction and response to each month's study material. This is the first episode of that new revamped version of a very old established podcast of mine. You can subscribe and follow the whole series, wherever you get your podcasts from. at: https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comOr get early release ad-free versions of all my podcasts at; Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonSupport the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis is a special "Between the Seasons" bonus. This is the latest episode of my History of the Christian Church. You can subscribe and follow along wherever you get your podcast from at https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comYou can also get access to the whole back catalogue of 38 Episodes, and also get early add-free release of all 5 of my regular podcasts at; Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonSupport the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis is the latest Episode from my "Renewed Mind Podcast".  A separate podcast that aims to provide Christian support to anyone struggling or supporting and caring for someone who is struggling.You can subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcast. https://therenewedmindpodcast.buzzsprout.comOr you can get FREE ad-free early release of all of my podcasts by following me on Patreon. Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonSupport the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailA quietly spoken devotional bedtime reading.  (This was recorded in 2025 upon the request of some of Patreon. It is one of three such bedtime episodes I have created.Background Music by 'Bonadventure'. (My Artist Name)Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis is a bonus 'Between the Seasons' episode of a talk I gave at 'Lighthouse' lunch club earlier this year....I hope you enjoy it.Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: Putting on the Armour of God: The Whole Book of Ephesians - Our Calling Determines Our Conduct. What determines how we should live our lives?  Some psychiatrists would say that there are unconscious forces driving our subconscious. Not everyone would go that far, but many would say that our past experiences shape our present and future behaviours.Some would simply say it is a desire for pleasure. They just want to be happy and enjoy their life, and they might say something along the lines of “ I just want to be happy”. For others, it is a drive for power or influence. They want to be in a position of influence, either through the job or by holding a position of political power.A lot of people live for possessions. They try to achieve satisfaction in life through the accumulation of things. But many find their possessions soon possess them.Many Christians would say that we don't need to be driven by these base desires and motivations, and that we can have more control over ourselves than we do over our past experiences or our subconscious mind. Many Christians believe we can rely on something greater outside of ourselves than our own resources.The Bible has many things to say about how we should live our lives, and the book of Ephesians has been particularly helpful in this area. In this book, I've been going through this famous letter of the Apostle Paul.  But now, before I finish, I want to summarise it by taking an overview of what I believe Paul was trying to get across. To try and see the whole forest as well as the individual trees, the big picture, so to speak. It's one thing to open the Bible and find a verse that is meaningful for you, but sometimes it is another thing entirely to see that verse, in its context of a paragraph, and that paragraph within the context of the book, and that is what I want to do this time. I want us to run through all six chapters of the book because this book, as much as any book in the Bible, tells us what should determine the way we should live our lives. Importantly is also tells us how to do it practically and apply it in real life….Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: Putting on the Armour of God. (Ephesians 6: 10-20)I think there are several ways to describe the Christian life. Even the bible describes it in different ways. If you just started reading the Bible in Genesis and continued through the Old Testament, you might conclude that what God really just wants is for us to obey him. Keep reading; you'll discover that, in the New Testament, in places like John, it refers to the spiritual life as living in Christ. Get to Luke's, and it seems to emphasize being filled with the Holy Spirit and thereby living the Spirit-filled life. However, here in the book of Ephesians, Paul uses the metaphor to describe the spiritual life as a walk, and he uses that image over and over again. If spiritual life is described as a walk in which we obey God's revealed word, living in Christ and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit, what should that walk look like? We are told there is not just difficult terrain to navigate, but there are dangers in the spiritual life. The Bible tells us there are wild beasts along the way waiting to attack and destroy. In addition, the New Testament warns us that we have an adversary who stalks the believer's life journey like a hungry lion seeking to devour us. The question we are going to consider in this passage is: how do we protect ourselves along the journey that is the spiritual life? If there's a lion about to pounce on us, is there any kind of defence system that we have? Well, I believe if we study this passage closely, we will find the answer is an emphatic yes.  Paul describes the defence system for us in vivid detail in Ephesians chapter 6, beginning in verse 10. Let's hear what it has to say….Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:  Dealing with Authority (Ephesians 6: 5-9)Do we work better when the boss is watching? What motivates us to work when the boss is not watching? I myself have been an employee and an employer.  I've been the boss, and I've been the one under someone else's authority. I've been an employed team manager, an owner of a company that employed others, and a Pastor of a church. So, what determines our actions and our attitudes at work?When it comes to the secular workplace, in my experience, it seems to me that most people work for financial reasons. However, it is not just the desire for that money that determines what people do. Other factors can be things like how much they are appreciated by their bosses and their relationship with fellow workers.I personally don't believe that any of these motivations are wrong in themselves. Working for money or the approval of others or even to accept a higher-paying job if one comes along, all those motivations are perfectly legitimate. What I want to ask today is what our spiritual motivation should be?  As believers in Jesus Christ, are there spiritual reasons for how we should approach work, or for how we behave if we are given authority over others?As we've been going through the book of Ephesians, we have come to a passage that addresses these very issues. This passage is helpful as it speaks to those who are working under authority, and then it turns around and also speaks to those who are in positions of authority. These verses tell us what our actions and our attitudes at work should be like, whether we are in charge or under someone else's authority.Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan Mail This Podcast is a project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: Welcome back to the podcast. Today we're stepping into one of the most challenging and often misunderstood topics in the New Testament. Paul's words about bondservants in Ephesians 6:5. It's a verse that raises eyebrows, sparks debate, and sometimes even serves as ammunition against the Christian faith. So today, we're going to slow down, look carefully, and ask the big question: Does the Bible promote slavery?Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is a project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: Children and Parents – Parents and Children (Ephesians 6: 1-4)Here's the good news: there is a book that speaks clearly, wisely, and compassionately about the parent‑child relationship. In fact, there is only one book that addresses it from a divine perspective, one that understands both the heart of the parent and the heart of the child. That book is the Bible, of course. One of God's purposes in giving us Scripture is to show us how to live in harmony with one another, especially within our families. God desires that we experience peace, joy, and long, fruitful lives together.Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:  Walking in Submission - Advice for Christian Marriage. (Ephesians 5: 21-33)  The text now turns to one of the most practical, most needed, and let's be honest, most misunderstood subjects in the entire New Testament: Because we are advised to walk in submission. And we are going to consider it in the context of where most people live, this aspect of the Christian walk out that is within marriage.  With so many marriages falling apart today, with so many couples struggling, with so much confusion about roles, expectations, and responsibilities, with so much advice given online by so-called influencers, one of the greatest needs in our society is a clear, healthy, godly model of marriage. A model people can look at and say, “If we lived like that, we would have a strong, joyful, lasting marriage.” I wonder if you know a couple like that? A couple whose marriage you would gladly recommend as a model for others? I think many of us might struggle to think of one, but the good news is this. God Himself has given us the perfect model for marriage. Not a cultural model, not a modern model, not a traditional model, and certainly not a psychological model. A biblical model. A Christ‑centred model. A Spirit‑filled model. And Paul lays it out for us in Ephesians 5. Now, some of you might be thinking. “I'm not married — why do I need this?” Let me tell you why. If you're single, you need this more than married people do. Married people are already in the middle of their story; they're already living out the consequences of the choices they made. But if you're single, you still have the opportunity to choose wisely, to prepare well, to know what to look for, and to build your expectations on God's design rather than the world's confusion. And even if you're single and have no plans to marry, you still need this passage. Why? Because you know married people. You will be asked for advice. You will be asked to pray. You might be asked to support, encourage, or guide, and you need to know what God says, so you can help others wisely. So today, we are going to look at: ·         God's model for marriage,·         The meaning of biblical submission,·         The sacrificial love of Christ,·         And how marriage becomes a living picture of the relationship between Christ and His church. And it all begins with one foundational verse: “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” (Ephesians 5:21) This is the doorway into everything that follows. Before Paul speaks to wives, before he speaks to husbands, before he speaks about roles, before he even speaks about love and sacrifice, he lays down this principle: The Christian life is a life of mutual submission. A life shaped by Christlike humility. A life marked by self‑giving love. This is the heartbeat of Christian marriage. This is the heartbeat of Christian relationships. This is the heartbeat of the gospel….Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:  Walking in Wisdom (Ephesians 5: 15-21)Welcome back, friends. It's wonderful to have you with me again as we continue our walk through Paul's letter to the Ephesians, a letter that has been teaching us not only who we are in Christ but how we are to live because of that identity. We've already explored what it means to: Walk in unity,Walk in truth,Walk in honesty,Walk in kindness,Walk in forgiveness,Walk in love,and walk in the light.Today, we are invited to slow down, to look carefully at our lives, and to ask a very simple but very searching question: Am I walking wisely?Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: Walking in the Light (Ephesians 5: 8-14)Welcome back, friends. It's a joy to have you with me again as we continue our time together working through Paul's magnificent letter to the Ephesians. A letter that has been guiding us step by step through what it means to live out our calling in Christ.  We've already explored what it means to: Walk in unity,Walk in truth,Walk in honesty,Walk in kindness,Walk in forgiveness,And walk in love. And now, Paul takes us into one of the most beautiful and profound metaphors in the entire New Testament — the call to walk in the light. Light and darkness are among the Bible's most powerful images. From the opening words of Genesis, “Let there be light,” to the final chapters of Revelation where “the Lamb is its lamp”, Scripture uses light to describe God's presence, God's purity, God's truth, and God's transforming power. So today, we're going to explore what it means to be “light in the Lord.”How the light of Christ changes us, how we live as children of light, and how the light exposes, heals, and transforms everything it touches….Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:  Walking in Love. (Ephesians 5:  1-7)Welcome back, friends. It's wonderful to have you with me again as we continue our journey through Paul's letter to the Ephesians.  Over the last few episodes, we've been exploring what Paul calls “the walk” of the Christian life, a daily, practical, lived‑out expression of who we are in Christ.... We've looked at: Walking in truthWalking in honestyWalking in kindnessWalking in forgiveness And now, as we step into chapter 5, Paul brings us to the very heart of the Christian life, the summit, the pinnacle, the crowning virtue: Walking in love. So today, we turn to a passage that is sometimes overlooked but is absolutely foundational to understanding Christian love….Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of a 10-year project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:  Walking in Kindness. (Ephesians 4  31-32)We've been walking together through Ephesians 4 — a chapter where Paul takes the great truths of the gospel and brings them right down into the everyday details of life.He has shown us that spiritual growth is not something vague or mystical. It is practical, it is observable, and it is lived out in the ordinary moments of our day.So far, chapter 4 has taught us to:To speak the truth with honesty and compassionTo handle anger in a righteous, disciplined wayTo work diligently and generouslyTo use our words to build people up, not tear them downAnd now, as Paul brings this section of the letter to a close, he gives us two of the most beautiful, but most challenging, and most Christ‑like commands in the entire chapter:“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tender‑hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”(Ephesians 4:31–32)This is where the whole chapter has been leading. This is the destination of our “walk in righteousness.” This is what spiritual maturity looks like when it finally takes root in the heart and life of the believer.So today, we begin exploring what it means to walk in kindness….Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...