In the Fire

In this episode, we bring you Part 2 of a series on the Book of Lamentations. We continue to see this book of poetry build up in this chapter, and we read along as the author of the book discusses some interesting (and deeply tragic) themes. Listen in as we read some of the more disheartening verses you'll find in the Bible (although, there is always hope!).

It's been a while, but as the weather cools off, the Fire has heated up once again. This week, we bring a discussion from the Book of Lamentations. Specifically, we take a look through Lamentations 1 and discuss some important topics of Israel's history, as well as humanity's grief, pain, and suffering (fun stuff). Join us as we talk through some big topics and take a read through the...

Rebelling against God is a tale as old as time (literally!), and in today’s episode we cover yet another instance of such action. Here, the disobedience comes when Moses fails to follow God’s direct orders in providing nourishment for the nation of Israel. Nearly 40 years into their wandering in the desert, God’s people have grown restless and thirsty. In a (rare) moment of weakness, Moses loses p...

We're back! And our long awaited finale to our series on the Book of Esther has arrived. In this episode, we read the final two chapters of this fascinating book, discuss main themes and ideas, as well as cool connections to other parts of the Bible, and summarize our biggest takeaways and lessons from Esther's story.

The fifth episode of our Esther series brings us to Chapters 7 and 8 of this dramatic Book. In these chapters, we see the Book hit its climax, where storylines converge, characters are tested, and plans are fulfilled (and in the case of some, exposed). Wondering what drama unfolds here? Or are you wondering what you may be able to learn from these chapters? Answer both those questions by listening...

This fourth episode of our series on Esther brings us to the high-stakes drama that we have been anxiously awaiting. Here, we see many plots start to weave together, as God’s plan for His people’s situation becomes more and more evident. Our main characters in the book begin to interact in very intriguing ways. As we discuss the continued drama, we reflect on God’s purpose, plan, and place in this...

Our third episode in our series on Esther brings us to the third and fourth chapters of the book. Here, we find out a lot more about the main characters in this book and meet a new bad guy. As the plot unfolds, we learn even more about the ways in which God works through humans in this world and we discuss how the narrative of Esther’s life might challenge our own faith. If you like drama, then jo...

Our second stop in our series on Esther brings us to Esther Chapter 2, where we meet the title character in this dramatic story. We continue with the story of King Xerxes, who hasn’t forgotten about his decree from the first chapter of the book. Chapter 2 leads us to some interesting - and challenging - questions about God’s plans for His people and how we fit into those plans. This chapter also i...

In this episode, we kick off a new year in the fire by starting a new series on the book of Esther. Come along as we start things off with an overview of the background, history, and context of the book to set the stage for the remainder of the series. We also read the first chapter of Esther and talk a little bit about what we can expect from the rest of the book.

As we usher in another Christmas season, the first stop on this year's Advent-ure brings us to first chapter of the Book of Luke, which tells the stories of Elizabeth and Mary and the miraculous conceptions of John the Baptist and Jesus. Along the way, we learn some interesting lessons and talk about some cool connections to the Old Testament.

This episode takes us on a journey through the Old Testament (and some of the New Testament) as we discuss the many, many ways that God fulfills His promises. Specifically, we look at the biggest promise He ever made - the gift of His son, Jesus - and discuss the many actions God took to ensure that His promise was fulfilled. Some of these actions were more overt (see the Parting of the Red Sea)....

After a little time away, we have returned for a new episode! This one is a bit different than the others, as this time we take a moment to reflect on our podcast journey so far and talk about ourselves, our own interests, and our own lives with Christ. If you've been wanting to learn a little more about the people behind the podcast, this is the episode for you! We also answer a few Q&A quest...

We've all felt it. We've all fallen victim to it. And we've all fought it. But the best news of all is that we can all overcome it! Yes, we're talking about temptation. Temptation goes hand-in-hand with sin, and is a natural part of our lives in this world. So what is temptation, and where does it come from? What can we do to address it in our lives? These are all issues we cover i...

This week, we bring you the second part of our podcast on Samson, one of the better-known heroes of the book of Judges. In this episode, we continue to talk about themes from Samson's early life and see how those themes carry over to the final parts of his life. We also learn about Samson's growth (and lack thereof) and talk about the role that God plays in this story. There are plenty of...

As we wrap up our brief series on the Book of Judges, we turn now to Samson, the final "major" judge in the book. Most people know the story of Samson, but perhaps not all know his entire story. With that in mind, we start talking about this intriguing figure this week as we discuss Samson's parents and early life. This episode introduces to Samson, teaching us some lessons and some...

We're back this week with the second episode in our brief series on the Book of Judges. This week, we discuss the next major judge whose story is told in this book as we tackle the history of Gideon. Gideon is an interesting character in the Bible, and is a bit of a mixed bag in his actions and qualities, but overall provides us with a great lesson in humanity and God's sovereignty and gra...

Fresh off our series on Romans, we flip back in the Bible for this episode as we take a look at the Old Testament book of Judges. This episode includes a background on Judges and a preview of some of the big themes of this time period in the history of Israel. We also read about Deborah, one of the "major judges" that delivered Israel from disaster. Deborah's story brings us plenty o...

In Romans 16, the final chapter of the book, Paul expresses his closing thoughts to the Church in Rome and imparts some final words of wisdom to the believers there. In this chapter, we learn more about Paul and his ministry (including the people he worked with), and we also get a nice recap of the entire book, as Paul sums up his letter and touches on many of the points he made earlier in the boo...

In this episode, we return for the second-to-last (or penultimate!) chapter in the Book of Romans...Romans 15! Here, Paul pulls together a lot of the themes from earlier in the book, wrapping up his letter with a call for the Christians in Rome to live in unity, peace, humility, and selflessness. This episode brings us through a discussion of those topics, as well as a conversation about Paul as a...

This episode brings us back to a chapter of the Bible we have talked about once before: Romans 13 (see Episode 10!). As we read that chapter, as well as Romans 14, we cover some key Biblical instructions for Christians living our lives in this world. From submitting to authority to the "stumbling block" concept, this episode has no shortage of Biblical lessons. And from history's rev...

What does "hortatory" mean? Among many other things, we answer that question in this episode! We march on in the book of Romans and we read and discuss Romans 11 and 12 - two of the greatest books in the Bible. These chapters tell us a little more about the Gospel message to Jews and Gentiles before giving Christians some important lessons on how to live our lives. Come on in and join us...

If you couldn't get enough of last episode's discussion over the election of believers, you're in luck! We continue cruising along in Romans in this episode, this team reading chapter 10 and part of chapter 11. In these verses, Paul expands on election and God's sovereignty, with an emphasis on the role that us humans have in this process. This episode brings back a lot of what we...

This week, we grapple with one of the most confusing and debated topics among Christians and theologians as we read through Romans 9. This chapter of Romans gets into the concept of "election" and salvation, which leads us to an interesting discussion on this theological concept. Moreover, though, it leads us to recognize and talk about the sovereignty of God and His plan for the salvati...

In this episode, we are continuing our series on the book of Romans. This time, we read Romans 7 and 8 and talk more about the law and our relationship with it, and more importantly, the freedom we gain from Christ. Once saved, we are no longer under the shackles of the law but are instead ushered into great new freedom. What does this mean? Find out what Paul tells us by listening in.

We're back in the book of Romans as we continue our series, this time reading through Romans 5 and 6. We focus our attention mostly on chapter 6 and what it means to be a slave to righteousness. What does this phrase mean for us as Christ followers, how does it relate to our actions in this world, and what does it say about God's forgiveness? Come along and listen in.