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Listener Survey: Take a quick survey and help shape The Bible Explained   Today we finish 2 Peter by talking about what kind of people we ought to be while we wait for new heavens and a new earth, and why Peter's defense of Paul matters: We look for "new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells," so we should not fear the end of this world. "Regard the patience of our Lord as salvati...

Evening Scripture Romans, Chapter 11 I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. Don’t you know what Scripture says in the passage about Elijah — how he appealed to God against Israel: “Lord, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars; I am the only...

The walk from the church parking lot felt long. The walk down the hallway felt like a mile. Other children ran to find their friends or hugged their teachers, while one stopped at the door and would not go in. Every strategy was tried. A different parent for drop-off. A different order. A support team. And still the same struggle at the same door, week after week, and a parent driving away feeling...

Today's Bible Verse:: "The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?" — Psalm 27:1 (NIV) How do you find courage when you're facing an enemy, a difficult situation, or something that makes you afraid? Psalm 27:1 reminds us that our confidence doesn't have to come from our own strength or ability to control what happens. Da...

Jad Gillies, singer with Hillsong Worship, helped record a quiet EP last year for one reason: to find out whether God still wanted the team making music at all. They hadn’t released a live worship album since 2018. Senior team members had moved on, and the church had been through a very public hard season. The answer came back clearly from their leadership and their congregation, and now three liv...

Does money feel like a constant source of stress? Join Rachael Adams and Crystal Paine for an encouraging conversation about starting where you are, using what you have, and making room for generosity. Crystal is the founder of Money Saving Mom and author of The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women: How to Stop Stressing, Begin Where You Are, and Build the Future You Want . In this conversation,...

Panic attacks can leave us gasping for breath, desperately praying for peace, and perpetually bracing ourselves for the next unexpected attack. If that's you, you'd probably do about anything to break free from these deeply unsettling anxiety bursts. Today's guest, Wendy Speake gets it! But Christ showed her a way out! What if something as simple as prioritizing praise could lead to lasting peace?...

How do you trust God when money is tight and you don't know how you'll pay the bills? Financial uncertainty can bring fear, stress, and sleepless nights, especially when your income is inconsistent or unexpected expenses keep piling up. In Matthew 6:10-11, Jesus teaches us to ask God for our daily bread, reminding us that we can depend on Him for what we need each day. God's provision doesn't alwa...

Vivimos en un mundo que nos dice que entre más dinero ganemos y gastemos, y más cosas compremos nos darán paz y felicidad, pero la verdadera satisfacción no está en lo material, sino en Dios. En este devocional reflexionaremos sobre una pregunta importante:  ¿A quién estoy confiando mi vida y mis necesidades? Acompáñanos y descubre que la plenitud verdadera llega cuando ponemos nuestra confianza e...

What happens when you finally get the thing you prayed for, and it turns out to be one of the hardest seasons of your life? In this episode of the Love Life Sober Podcast , Christy Osborne is joined by author Melissa Miller to explore change fatigue, overwhelm, and why living in God's answered prayers can sometimes feel harder than expected. This week, Christy talks with Melissa about her beautifu...

Please visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/ for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith.  You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website. . If you enjoy the show and want to buy John a coffee, please click here:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnstange . The "Desire Jesus One Year Devotional" can be found here:  https://amzn.to/41v1DKh . To email John St...

A sharp greeting at the church door, a hard week no one else knows about, and an invitation to be pulled into someone else’s conflict can leave a person exhausted and tempted to avoid the very people who frustrate them most. Pulling away can feel like self-protection, but God often asks for something more. Conviction has a way of arriving right after we have dodged the people we find difficult. Ro...

Sometimes it feels like everything goes wrong at once. A broken-down car, an unexpected bill, trouble at work, or another problem you never saw coming can leave you wondering, “What else?” When life feels overwhelming, it can be difficult to remember that God is still working, even when we can’t see what He’s doing. Psalm 30:5 reminds us that weeping may last for a night, but joy comes in the morn...

Please visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/ for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith.  You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website. . If you enjoy the show and want to buy John a coffee, please click here:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnstange . The "Desire Jesus One Year Devotional" can be found here:  https://amzn.to/41v1DKh . To email John St...

The Real Deal co-hosts Abby Johnson and Regan Long react to election results, debate why candidate quality and turnout mattered in Texas, and discuss abortion ballot measures and the future of conservative politics. They also share their Christian pro-life perspective on voting, party strategy, and the importance of choosing stronger candidates. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com an...

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠ PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal  ⁠⁠⁠today! Do prayer traditions deepen our connection with God, or do they risk turning our faith into an empty routine? In this episode, Jaime and Alana explore the beauty, evolution, and potential pitfalls of prayer and family traditions—especially as the holiday season approaches and our children grow olde...

On this episode of the Happiness Hour, Dennis Prager answers listeners' questions about happiness, relationships, gratitude, and dealing with negativity. Drawing on his own experiences and the ideas explored in his book Happiness Is a Serious Problem , Dennis shares practical advice on how to live a happier and more fulfilling life. Dennis explains why he believes having fewer expectations can lea...

Have you ever had to lift up a desperate prayer? Throughout the Bible, we see people in desperate need to seek God through prayer. In today's podcast, we'll look at their desperate prayers, and God's responses to those prayers, that we may learn more about prayer in our own desperate situations. Key Takeaways: • In our desperate times, there is a pouring out and a casting. It's not holding in all...

Listener Survey: Take a quick survey and help The Bible Explained   Today in Job 12 we hear Job answer Zophar with sarcasm and wrestle with God's sovereignty when suffering feels like God's own hand: Job meets cruelty with sarcasm and says he is not inferior to his friends. Job thinks idolatrous robbers prosper while "the just and blameless man is a joke." Job is forgetting that Satan exists. God...

Evening Scripture Psalm, Chapter 149 Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people. Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp. For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. Let his faithful people rejoice in this ho...

When a firstborn heads off to college, even to a town just down the road, something tightens in a parent’s heart. The worries come: who she will eat with, whether she will get home safely, who she will spend time with, what choices she will make. After a long day of moving in and setting up a dorm room, it can feel like leaving a baby on a doorstep and walking away. The tears come daily, not alway...

Wrestling with God is a mark of spiritual maturity, not weakness. In a world where suffering is inevitable, learning how to bring our honest questions, pain, and even complaints to God is essential for every Christian parent—and every believer. In this powerful episode of Christian Parent Crazy World , Catherine is joined by her closest friends, Susan Frost, a certified trauma coach, and Dr. Erin...

Today's Bible Verse: "In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome." — 1 John 5:3  Can you truly love God without being willing to obey Him? 1 John 5:3 reminds us that loving God involves more than words, emotions, or good intentions. Genuine love for God is demonstrated through a willingness to follow His commands and live according to His Word. Obedien...

In this week's best-of episode, we're looking at the life of Joseph and exploring the theme of integrity. Joseph consistently makes the right choices, even when faced with difficulties. Standing firm in doing what is right, even when it may not lead to immediate blessings, is the life of integrity we should strive for. Listen in to hear what it looks like to make tough choices and stand firm in di...

Will your marriage be ready for the empty nest? Charlotte and Gordy Guest are here to help us navigate and prepare for a happy and fulfilling empty nest. They've been married more than 37 years and have three adult kids, all living in other states, who left home around the same time.  Charlotte hosts the Empty Nest Guests podcast. She and Gordy co-wrote A Little More Room for Us – 100 Devotions fo...