Podcasts about bible reading plan

In this episode of Pray the Word on 1 Samuel 3:10, David Platt urges us to listen to God's Word and walk in step with his Spirit.Explore more content from Radical.

In this episode of Pray the Word on Judges 21:25, David Platt encourages us to do that which is right in God's eyes.Explore more content from Radical.

Summer is a great season to draw closer to Jesus— no big trips or plans required. In this episode I'm sharing my summer bucket list, following Jesus edition: simple, joy-filled, faith-centered ways to soak up the season while keeping Him at the center (plus just some fun summer ideas too!) From sunrise quiet times to worship walks to memorizing verses with my toddler, these are easy rhythms you can start this week. Grab your iced coffee and let's chat about a faith-filled summer together.  In this episode: Two sales worth knowing about (Daily Grace Co. + Hosanna Revival, codes below) Church friends + coffee shop hangs Reading your Bible outside  Early-morning sunrise quiet times Prayer & worship walks Summer picnics Trying a recipe Building a summer worship playlist Reading a new Christian book (a motherhood pick on my list!) Farmer's market mornings Working through a summer Bible reading plan (grace over perfection!) Practicing memory verses with my toddler Hosting a Bible study, prayer time, or brunch with friends LINKS:  HIYA HEALTH: hiyahealth.com/slp for 50% OFF your first order! https://tinyurl.com/HiyaSLP26   Amazon Sale faves: https://a.co/d/0iR0XmK1  https://thedailygraceco.com/shelivespurposefully code MEGANE10 https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY    Summer Bible Reading Plan: https://tinyurl.com/bdzezn79  Esther Study & Bible Reading Plan: https://tinyurl.com/y9h39t8a Purpose Bible Reading Plan: https://tinyurl.com/49nxf42c Romans Bible Reading Plan: https://tinyurl.com/mvxfb482  Summer Worship Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2dmm26bf  Christian Music Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/mssw2uc9  (Episode mentioned) How to Teach Your Kids God's Word with Journeywomen's Hunter Beless: https://tinyurl.com/373pfe8d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Pray the Word on Judges 20:48, David Platt reminds us that sin is severe, dangerous, and serious.Explore more content from Radical.

In this episode of Pray the Word on Judges 19:1, David Platt reminds us that our greatest need is to worship God and live under his reign.Explore more content from Radical.

In this episode of Pray the Word on Judges 17:6, David Platt warns against self-rule and calls us to live under the loving authority of Jesus.Explore more content from Radical.

Got a question? Let us know!Host: HeatherGuests: Jamey and DougWEEKEND CHITCHATQuick catch-up:JuneteenthLDP Play DateHarbour FestFather's DayBaptism CelebrationsBIBLE READING CHALLENGEWhat stood out to you from this week's reading?Nehemiah, Esther & ActsSUNDAY DISHThis week we wrapped up Losing Myself with Moses' final view of the Promised Land in Deuteronomy 34. Jamey challenged us to stop winning at the wrong things and invest our lives in what lasts: people, a passion for Jesus, and a legacy that anchors souls long after we're gone.Q1: Lasting InfluenceWhat's a phrase, lesson, or habit someone taught you years ago that still shapes your life today?Q2: Winning at the Wrong ThingsJesus warns that it's possible to gain the world and lose your soul.When have you caught yourself keeping score by standards Jesus never asked you to measure?Follow-up: How do you distinguish between a good goal and an ultimate goal?Q3: Trusting God's TimelineMoses saw the promise fulfilled but didn't enter it himself.What does his story teach us about trusting God when His timing is slower than we'd prefer?Follow-up: How does that challenge our expectation for instant results?Q4: Legacy vs. InheritanceThe big idea was:"An inheritance fills their hands; a legacy anchors their soul."How does that change what we're trying to leave behind for others?Follow-up: Where do you feel the tension between providing and discipling?Q5: Living a LegacyWhether we realize it or not, someone is watching our lives.Who comes to mind when you think about the people God has placed in your wake?Follow-up: How can we become a church that intentionally leaves a legacy of faith?Q6: Passing It OnMoses invested in Joshua before his story ended.What's one practical way we can pass along faith, wisdom, or encouragement this week?Follow-up: Talk about some of the leaders who have grown up through Next Gen, LDP, and Believers over the years.JOIN US SUNDAY!Our students are at camp this week—be praying for them and their leaders!We'll be back Sunday at 9:00 & 10:45 AM as we kick off our summer series, Campfire Stories. Together we'll tackle honest questions about faith, life, and culture around the campfire.Don't forget: July 5th is our special Family Service at 10 AM (one service only).Invite someone, share the episode, and join us in person or on YouTube at 1 PM.Until then, don't forget—we're here for good.Go BE LOVE!Stay Connected Website: https://believerschurch.org/ Bible Reading Plan: https://believerschurch.org/bible-reading-plan/Believers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/believerschurch.va/ Believers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/believers_church/Subscribe to The Outlet: https://believerschurch.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=66f00f86238de86688d2480e6&id=729c3f381f

The Lord's faithfulness and love for us keep and fill us with hope for eternity. Our worshipful response is joyful, confident, and thankful singing & serving. Join Austin Meador on today's Devotionable. Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

In this episode of Pray the Word on Judges 16:20, David Platt warns against self-reliance and calls us to seek God's presence.Explore more content from Radical.

https://youtu.be/KO73WzejTXI https://www.uncommen.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/June-19-fixed.mp3 There is a silent but devastating epidemic spreading through the modern church, and it has absolutely nothing to do with a lack of access to Scripture. The crisis is happening on bedside tables, in glove compartments, and on phone screens across the country — Bibles owned but unopened, reading plans downloaded and abandoned, chapters started and never finished. Far too many men own the Word. Far fewer live inside it. We hear the same confession from men everywhere: “I know I should be reading more.” They intend to engage. They mean to get back to it. But the gap between intention and discipline keeps widening, and the cost shows up in their marriages, their leadership, and their faith. Building a consistent bible reading plan for men is not a spiritual luxury reserved for pastors and seminary students — it is the baseline infrastructure of every man who wants to lead well and stand firm when pressure arrives. The modern definition of spiritual maturity has tricked men into measuring themselves by church attendance, by grace before dinner, by the Bible verse they post on social media. But a real bible reading plan for men goes far deeper than surface performance. It is a daily, aggressive, intentional encounter with the living Word of God. In this article, we are breaking down seven ways a real bible reading plan for men actually works — not in theory, but in the daily grind of a man's real life. Quick Answers What is the best bible reading plan for men? The best bible reading plan for men is one you will actually stick with — and one that includes accountability. Whether you read chronologically, book by book, or topically, pairing your structure with daily devotions for men and at least one other man who will ask you where you are in the Word makes all the difference. Structure without accountability is just good intentions stored in an app you will delete in three weeks. How do I build a consistent bible reading plan for men? Start small and start with someone else. Two chapters per week in a men's Bible study outperforms ten chapters per day in isolation every single time. The men who stay consistent in their bible reading plan for men are not the ones with the best apps or the most natural discipline — they are the ones who made the Word a shared commitment rather than a private intention. Escaping the Checkbox Trap: When Bible Reading Becomes Empty Religion The number one enemy of a sustainable bible reading plan for men is not busyness. It is treating Scripture like a task to complete rather than a God to encounter. Men are wired to accomplish things — check the box, close the app, move on. That same efficiency that makes men effective in the boardroom becomes a catastrophic liability in their walk with God when it reduces daily devotions for men to a spiritual obligation with zero actual transformation. The checkbox trap looks like this: you open your bible reading plan for men app, read three chapters in seven minutes, tap “complete,” and close it before your coffee cools. Nothing changed. No prayer was prayed over what was read. You technically stayed in the Word, but you may as well have read a user manual. Spiritual performance — the appearance of discipline without the substance of encounter — is one of the enemy's most effective tools against men who actually want to grow. A bible reading plan for men is not a reading goal. It is a relationship tool. The men in Scripture who were shaped by the Word wrestled with it, prayed before they opened it, returned to the same passages repeatedly, and brought the text into direct conflict with their actual lives. That is what a real bible reading plan for men requires — and it starts by killing the checkbox entirely. Pray Before the Page: The Nehemiah Model Nehemiah contains one of the most powerful models in all of Scripture for what a bible reading plan for men actually produces in practice. When Nehemiah received devastating news about Jerusalem — the walls destroyed, his people in disgrace — his immediate response was not a to-do list. It was prayer.  Nehemiah 1:4 (ESV) records it directly: “As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven.” Sustained, serious, grief-driven prayer — not efficient prayer. But here is where the Nehemiah model goes further than most men expect: prayer was not the substitute for action. It was the preparation for it. After his sustained season of prayer, Nehemiah walked into the throne room of the most powerful king on earth and asked for permission to rebuild what was broken. He prayed, and then he moved. A bible reading plan for men that is genuinely rooted in prayer does not produce passive men who offer “I'll pray for you” as a polite exit from someone else's pain. It produces men who are ready to act when the moment comes — because the preparation has already been done on their knees. Men's Bible Study: Why You Cannot Stay Consistent Alone No bible reading plan for men survives in isolation. This is not an opinion — it is a biblical pattern. The disciples traveled in pairs. Paul always had a companion. David had Jonathan. Elijah had Elisha. The mythology of the lone spiritual warrior who grows deep in God without community around him is a fantasy that leaves men alone, stale, and inconsistent. Men's Bible study is not a soft option for men who need emotional support. It is a combat tactic. Men's Bible study works for the same reason a workout partner works: you show up when you do not feel like it because someone is counting on you. Your bible reading plan for men stops being a private intention and becomes a shared commitment. When you read together, things happen that never happen alone — someone spots a connection you missed, asks a question that cracks the passage open, or brings a real-life application from their week that makes the text land in a completely different way. Most men who fall off their bible reading plan for men do so because no one ever asks where they are. Build accountability into the structure. Two chapters a week in a men's Bible study far outperforms ten chapters a day in silence. Reading Through the Dark Seasons: What David and Elijah Teach Us Here is exactly where most bible reading plans for men break down: the dark season. The health scare, the business failure, the marriage conflict, the month where everything goes wrong at once. Men who were reading consistently hit a wall of pain and quietly stop — because the last thing they feel like doing is opening the Word when God feels absent or the circumstances feel impossible. David did not have that option. When Absalom launched a coup against his own father and David fled Jerusalem in humiliation, the Psalms he wrote during that period are some of the most honest, raw words in all of Scripture. He cried out. He questioned. He accused. And then, in the same poem, he praised:  Psalm 18:2 (ESV) — “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge.” His daily devotions for men were not performed during easy seasons. They were forged in the hardest ones, written from the middle of betrayal and exile and fear. Elijah provides the other side of the same coin. One day after his greatest spiritual victory — calling fire from heaven, publicly dismantling the idol worship of an entire nation — he ran into the wilderness and asked God to kill him. The spiritual high had crashed into an emotional trough he could not climb out of. God's response was to feed him, let him sleep, and tell him to get back up. The men who sustain a bible reading plan for men through the dark seasons are the men who built the habit during the good ones, before the bottom dropped out. Your Bible Reading Plan for Men Has a Mission Bigger Than You One of the most convicting threads in Scripture is the concept of planting seeds. Paul wrote it plainly in 1 Corinthians 3:6 (ESV): “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.” Most men evaluate the effectiveness of their faith by results they can measure — decisions made, prayers answered on schedule, people they personally watched cross a line of faith. But a mature bible reading plan for men shapes you to be a planter, not a harvester on demand. What you read this week is building something in you that will emerge in a conversation six months from now that you cannot predict. Your daily devotions for men are not just personal — they are missional preparation. The man who stays consistently in his bible reading plan for men is the man who, when a colleague gets the diagnosis or a friend calls at 11 PM with nowhere to go, has something real to say. He is not scrambling. He has been sitting in the Word long enough that it comes out of him naturally, without performance. Men's Bible study and consistent daily devotions for men do not just make you more spiritually literate. They make you more useful to God, because the enemy never knows when the seeds you have been quietly planting are going to bear fruit. Read What You Have Never Read: Explore the Whole Bible Most men who drift from a bible reading plan for men are actually drifting from the same ten chapters they have always read. They know Matthew, Proverbs, a handful of Psalms, and maybe Romans. The rest of Scripture — Nehemiah, the minor prophets, the pastoral epistles, First Kings — remains almost entirely untouched. And the untouched portions of the Bible are consistently where the richest, most specific application is found. A real bible reading plan for men moves through the whole counsel of God. It reads Nehemiah and finds a complete model for prayer and decisive action. It reads First Kings and stands inside the most extravagant construction project in human history — a temple so covered

In this Devotionable, Isaac explains how God alone can define how we should worship Him. DEVOTIONABLES #959 - The Strange Fire of Improper Worship Leviticus 7-10 G-365 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

In this episode of Pray the Word on Judges 11:27, David Platt calls us to trust God's judgment over human opinions.Explore more content from Radical.

Have you ever felt completely stuck when it comes to body image, or really ANY area where you just can’t get unstuck, no matter what boxes you check? In this episode, Heather Creekmore dives into the underlying reasons we stay stuck and offers a biblically-rooted path toward true freedom. Episode Highlights Why Do We Get Stuck? Exploring the feeling of desperation and stuckness, especially around body image or life circumstancesHeather Creekmore shares the real-life struggle and the “one thing” mindset00:00:09 Parallels with the biblical story of Rachel & Leah’s desperate longing00:03:01 The Root of Stuckness: Envy and Comparison How envy eats us alive—what Rachel and Leah were really longing for, and how this shows up in our own lives00:03:51 The dangerous pattern of “Give me _ or I’ll die!” and how this mindset affects our faith and contentment00:05:10 False Solutions and Chasing Idols Why achieving our desires (like Rachel’s longed-for baby) doesn’t satisfy in the end00:10:17 How “self-improvement” can actually lead to more pride and stuckness instead of freedom00:25:17 The Call to Pure Humility A deep dive into biblical humility vs. pride; why humility is about focusing less on ourselves00:13:15 The example of Mary (mother of Jesus) and her response of true humility and worship00:24:35 Getting Unstuck: Practical Steps Why you can’t do it alone—why Christian community, confession, and honest conversations are crucial00:31:19 How zooming out (not magnifying your own issues) can change everything00:30:26 Final Encouragement Reminder: body image healing isn't just mental...it’s spiritual. It's very difficult, if not impossible, to heal in isolation or alone.00:35:29 Mentioned Episodes and Resources The following episodes and resources are referenced and would be linked in the show notes: Episode: “What if I Just Want a Body I'm Proud Of?”(Heather Creekmore discusses the pitfalls of longing for body satisfaction through surface change. Episode: “I'm Sorry I Got it Wrong: Why Leaning On Your Own Understanding Isn't the Answer”(Discussed at 00:20:35) “Waiting for Weight Loss” Series(A series reframing how we view weight loss and its relationship to body image freedom) “YouVersion Bible Reading Plans” (Summer Body Image Issues and More)(Find Bible-based reading plans tailored to body image struggles) Book: The Comparison Free Life(Learn more about chasing idols and biblical freedom) Book: The 40-Day Body Image Workbook Book: Aging Gratefully: A 30-Day Devotional for Women in Midlife Book: Heather's story- Compared to Who? Stay Connected Take the free body image quiz and access all resources at improvebodyimage.com Interested in one-on-one, bible-based coaching (nouthetic counseling)? Visit the “Work with Me” and “Beyond Body Image” sections of the site. If you’re struggling, don’t walk the road alone! Share the episode with a friend or invite someone to join the next 40-Day Journey for Christian women. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Got a question? Let us know!INTRO | GUESTSHost: HeatherGuests: Jamey, Doug, RaChelleWEEKEND CHITCHATQuick catch-up: What did y'all get into this weekend?BIBLE READING CHALLENGEWhat stood out to you from this week's reading?Finished 2 Chronicles, started Ezra, and wrapped up John.SUNDAY DISHThis week in Losing Myself, Jamey took us to Numbers 20, where Moses lets frustration and ego shape a moment that was meant to reveal God's grace. The reminder was both sobering and hopeful: When I insert myself, I distort Jesus. As we lose ourselves, people can see Him more clearly.Q1: The Long RoadThe Israelites spent decades in the wilderness.What's something in your life that took much longer than expected but taught you something valuable along the way?Q2: Formation Over DestinationJamey, you said we often focus on destinations while God focuses on formation.Where have you seen God shaping you in a season that felt slower or harder than you wanted?Follow-up: How do you notice formation instead of only measuring progress?Q3: Representing JesusMoses had a unique role, but in some ways every Christian represents God to others.How do we take that responsibility seriously without acting like we speak for God?Follow-up: Have you ever had a moment where frustration affected how you represented Jesus to someone else?Q4: Conviction Without ContemptJohn Newton warned about the danger of self-righteousness.Why is contempt so tempting when we believe we're right, and what does it look like to hold conviction without losing compassion?Follow-up: How can we tell the difference between courage and ego in our tone?Q5: Distorting JesusThe big idea was:"When I insert myself, I distort Jesus."Where does that land personally—in family conflict, politics, social media, church conversations, or elsewhere?Follow-up: What's one sign that Jesus is becoming clearer and we're becoming less visible?Q6: Three PracticesJamey challenged us to:Pause before reactingLead with graceRemember how much grace we needWhich of those feels like your next faithful step this week?Follow-up: What would change if we started with confession before criticism?EVENTS THIS WEEKMERGEQuick conversation about tonight's Merge gathering.FAITH & FREEDOM MOVIE NIGHTA brief look at this week's documentary event exploring the story and significance of Juneteenth and the hope that fueled the pursuit of freedom.JOIN US SUNDAY!Be sure to share this episode and invite someone to join you this weekend!We'll be at 9:00 & 10:45 AM as we wrap up our Losing Myself series. We'd love to connect with you and your guests. If you can't make it in person, join us on YouTube at 1 PM.Until then, don't forget—we're here for good.Go BE LOVE!Stay Connected Website: https://believerschurch.org/ Bible Reading Plan: https://believerschurch.org/bible-reading-plan/Believers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/believerschurch.va/ Believers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/believers_church/Subscribe to The Outlet: https://believerschurch.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=66f00f86238de86688d2480e6&id=729c3f381f

In this episode of Pray the Word on Judges 6:15–16, David Platt reminds us that God's presence is our strength in weakness.Explore more content from Radical.

God enters history, reveals himself, and shows kindness to his people. The Lord works for his people even when they have disobeyed. Join Cody Meador on today's Devotionable. Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Got a question? Let us know!This week on Made for Mondays, Joe is joined by Heather, Doug, and Chelle as they continue unpacking Week 5 of Losing Myself. Looking at Exodus 17, they explore what happens when fear, criticism, and crowd pressure begin to shape our decisions—and how Moses learned to lead by seeking God's approval instead of the approval of people.Along the way, the team talks about herd mentality, handling criticism, why fear can distort trust, and what it looks like to follow Jesus when the crowd is pulling in a different direction. They also discuss one of the message's biggest takeaways: "I lead by seeking the approval of One."Plus, a conversation about the Bible Reading Challenge, a few stories from large crowds they've experienced, and practical ways to trust God instead of reacting to the loudest voices around us.Whether you're navigating criticism, leadership, people-pleasing, or simply trying to follow Jesus more faithfully, this episode offers encouragement and practical next steps for the journey.This week's key thought: I lead by seeking the approval of One.Be sure to subscribe, share the episode, and invite someone to join you this Sunday as we continue our Losing Myself series!Stay Connected Website: https://believerschurch.org/ Bible Reading Plan: https://believerschurch.org/bible-reading-plan/Believers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/believerschurch.va/ Believers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/believers_church/Subscribe to The Outlet: https://believerschurch.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=66f00f86238de86688d2480e6&id=729c3f381f

Psalm 90 offers wisdom from Moses. Join Jason Dierking as he brings today's Devotionable. Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Erin and Kelly share some Psalms from the upcoming unit and talk about what they mean and how we can apply them.

Erin & Kelly talk through the background and context of the book of Psalms

Erin and Kelly give details and practicals for the Summer Memory Challenge and staying consistent with the Bible Plan during the summer.

In Luke 10, Jesus says, "Blessed are the eyes that see what you see!" Join Derek as he reflects on the blessing of seeing Jesus. Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Today’s Bible Verse: “I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord. They will be my people, and I will be their God, for they will return to me with all their heart.” — Jeremiah 24:7 Jeremiah 24:7 reveals God's desire for something deeper than outward religion—He wants a genuine relationship with His people. Speaking to those facing exile and uncertainty, God promises transformation from the inside out. Rather than simply changing their circumstances, He promises to give them a new heart that truly knows Him. Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe MEET YOUR HOST: Joy A. Williams is a writer and speaker who is amazed her first name became her life’s mission. As life happens in ways that baffle us or bring us joy, she loves exploring how those moments can bring us closer to God. She is a member of the “First 5” writing team at Proverbs 31 ministries. As a licensed minister, she serves as a teacher for the Women’s Bible Study and the Married Couples Ministry at her church.Joy is also a wife and mother and shares encouragement on the “Joy to the Soul” blog. Subscribe to receive the newest posts and updates at joyawilliams.com.Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.Get Joy’s 7-day Bible Reading Plans on YouVersion:Live Your Joy StoryWhen Easy Doesn't Live Here: Living By Faith When Life Is Hard Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Got a question? Let us know!Host: HeatherGuests: Doug, Joe, ChelleWEEKEND CHITCHATQuick catch-up: What did y'all get into this weekend?BIBLE READING CHALLENGEWhat stood out to you from this week's reading?Wrapped up 1 ChroniclesBegan 2 ChroniclesContinued through the Gospel of JohnSUNDAY DISHDoug, this week you continued Losing Myself by walking through Moses' first painful encounter with Pharaoh in Exodus 5 and 6. Moses obeys God, Pharaoh makes things worse, and the people suffer, raising a question many of us have asked: What do we do when faithfulness seems to fail? The invitation was to stop naming our failures, bring our frustrations honestly to God, and keep trusting the God who has a name, hears our groans, and keeps His promises.Q1: Harder Than ExpectedLet's start light.What's something you've tried to get better at that ended up being way harder than you expected?Q2: The Need to Prove OurselvesDoug, you talked about losing yourself as letting go of proving yourself and learning to trust Jesus instead.What do you think people are most often trying to prove—and why?Q3: When Obedience Doesn't Change the SituationPharaoh asks, "Who is the Lord?" and later God responds by revealing His name, His nearness, and His promises.How does that help us understand what God is doing when obedience hasn't changed the situation yet?Follow-up:Where do you see people today needing God to reveal not just an answer, but Himself?Q4: Formation Before ResultsYou referenced Dallas Willard's idea that we often want the right outcomes without embracing the kind of life that forms them.Why does spiritual growth often expose our untrained habits before it produces visible change?Follow-up:What's one ordinary practice that helps bridge that gap without turning faith into self-improvement?Q5: When Becoming Feels Like FailureThe big idea was:"Losing yourself may feel like failure before it feels like becoming."Doug, you illustrated that through Ransom's karate belt test.How does that idea hit you personally, especially in seasons when obedience, repentance, or growth seems to make life messier instead of better?Follow-up:How can we help people stay in the process instead of labeling themselves as failures?Q6: Becoming Someone NewDoug, you invited us to fill in the blank:"Jesus is helping me become ______."What's the wisdom in naming what Jesus is forming in us instead of only focusing on what we're doing wrong?Follow-up:What might one small step toward that becoming look like this week—even if the first board doesn't break?JOIN US SUNDAY!That's all the time we have for today!We're excited about this coming Sunday as we continue our Losing Myself series.Be sure to share this episode, and maybe invite someone you've been thinking about bringing with you. We'll be here at 9 and 10:45, and we'd love to connect with you and your guests. If you can't join us in person, catch us on YouTube at 1PM.Until then, don't forget—we're here for good.Go BE LOVE!Stay Connected Website: https://believerschurch.org/ Bible Reading Plan: https://believerschurch.org/bible-reading-plan/Believers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/believerschurch.va/ Believers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/believers_church/Subscribe to The Outlet: https://believerschurch.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=66f00f86238de86688d2480e6&id=729c3f381f

Psalm 86 is a prayer of David. Let's explore how, in the midst of his need, he stops to marvel at God's greatness and thank Him for His steadfast love. Join Jacob Elieff on today's Devotionable. Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

In this episode of Pray the Word on Joshua 6:1–2, David Platt reminds us that Christ has secured the ultimate victory over sin and death.Explore more content from Radical.

Most Christians agree they should read the Bible—but how often? How much? And what do you do with the genealogies and census lists? In Lesson 29 of Christian Ethics and the Old Testament, Dave Rich turns the lens on the Bible itself, examining what Scripture says about its own intake and what that means for everyday practice.Rich walks through Psalm 19, Psalm 119, Joshua 1:8, Deuteronomy 6, and the example of the Bereans in Acts 17 to build a cumulative case for what biblical engagement actually looks like. The pattern that emerges is clear: God's Word is meant to be present in a believer's life pervasively—not casually or occasionally—and the psalmist's deep love for Scripture sets the standard for how we ought to hold it.Rich also gets practical. While the Bible doesn't issue a command to read a set number of chapters daily, it does establish an expectation. He puts the numbers on the table: reading through the entire Bible in a year requires just 12–15 minutes a day—roughly 1% of a waking day. He cites a 2025 survey showing that only 31% of Protestant churchgoers read their Bibles daily and challenges listeners to consider whether their current pace is enough to genuinely know what the whole Bible teaches.This lesson is a needed wake-up call and a practical encouragement to anyone who wants to pursue biblical ethics from a foundation of Scripture they actually know. ★ Support this podcast ★

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Got a question? Let us know!Host: Heather Guests: Jamey, Chelle, Pastor LaurenWEEKEND CHITCHATQuick catch-up: What did y'all get into this weekend?BIBLE READING CHALLENGEWhat stood out to you from this week's reading?WHAT THE WHAT????Listener questions if submitted.SUNDAY DISHJamey, this week you continued our Losing Myself series by talking about how constant noise, scrolling, and distraction can slowly disconnect us from God and even ourselves. Through Moses in Exodus 3, we saw that hidden seasons aren't wasted — and that God often speaks when we finally slow down enough to notice. The invitation was simple, but challenging: Go Silent to Hear God.Q1 — Loudest Place EverBefore we get deep…what's the loudest environment you've ever been in? Did you love it or immediately want to escape?Q2 — The Anxious GenerationYou talked about the tension families feel around devices, social media, and screen time, and referenced The Anxious Generation and The Tech-Wise Family.Can y'all recap some of those ideas and share how you see technology shaping kids, students, and adults right now?Follow-up: How does our Next Gen ministry partner with parents in this?Q3 — When Connectedness Becomes Too MuchJamey, you talked about how constant information and stimulation can actually short-circuit what God wants to do in us.Where have you personally seen anxiety, comparison, or FOMO increase when your attention became too consumed by the noise of the world?Q4 — The Holy Work of NoticingMoses wasn't looking for a spiritual moment — he was just tending sheep when he noticed the burning bush and turned aside.What does it teach us that God spoke after Moses stopped and paid attention?Follow-up: Where might we be moving too fast to notice God right now?Q5 — Noise That Hides GodYou said, “The noise keeps God hidden.”How do we discern the difference between healthy engagement and the kind of noise that dulls our ability to hear God?Follow-up: What are some signs we're becoming spiritually distracted?Q6 — Go Silent to Hear GodThe big idea this week was: Go Silent to Hear God.Why does silence feel so uncomfortable for many of us?Follow-up: What might change in our church and homes if we treated silence as an act of trust instead of emptiness?Q7 — Starting SmallFor someone who wants to practice silence with God but feels awkward or intimidated by it, what's one simple place to start this week?Follow-up: What do we do when God brings a Scripture, person, or quiet nudge to mind?JOIN US SUNDAY!That's all the time we have for today! Be sure to share this episode and invite someone to join you this Sunday as we continue our Losing Myself series at 9 and 10:45. If you can't make it in person, join us on YouTube at 1PM.Until then, don't forget — we're here for good. Go BE LOVE!Stay Connected Website: https://believerschurch.org/ Bible Reading Plan: https://believerschurch.org/bible-reading-plan/Believers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/believerschurch.va/ Believers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/believers_church/Subscribe to The Outlet: https://believerschurch.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=66f00f86238de86688d2480e6&id=729c3f381f

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Today’s Bible Verse: “When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, ‘Do you have anything here to eat?’” — Luke 24:40–41 Luke 24:40–41 captures a beautifully human moment after the resurrection. Jesus stands before His disciples, showing them His hands and feet—proof that it’s really Him. Yet even then, they struggle to fully believe, overwhelmed by a mix of joy, shock, and wonder. Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe MEET YOUR HOST: Joy A. Williams is a writer and speaker who is amazed her first name became her life’s mission. As life happens in ways that baffle us or bring us joy, she loves exploring how those moments can bring us closer to God. She is a member of the “First 5” writing team at Proverbs 31 ministries. As a licensed minister, she serves as a teacher for the Women’s Bible Study and the Married Couples Ministry at her church.Joy is also a wife and mother and shares encouragement on the “Joy to the Soul” blog. Subscribe to receive the newest posts and updates at joyawilliams.com.Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.Get Joy’s 7-day Bible Reading Plans on YouVersion:Live Your Joy StoryWhen Easy Doesn't Live Here: Living By Faith When Life Is Hard Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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