The Bible Unplugged Podcast

Grace Is the Beginning, Not the Reward Many Christians spend much of their lives feeling like they are almost there with God. Almost faithful enough. Almost disciplined enough. Almost spiritual enough. If they could just pray a little more…understand the Bible a little better…become more consistent… Then maybe God would finally be pleased with them. But the Apostle Paul says something that complet...

After the Wilderness In this transition episode of The Bible Unplugged , Brent reflects on what happens after a wilderness season ends. Looking at Joshua 4 and Luke 4:14, this episode explores the quiet work of integration, the importance of remembrance, and the strength that grace forms through hardship. The wilderness may feel like wandering while we are in it, but in hindsight it often becomes...

What Comes After the Wilderness Series: Love in the Wilderness (Part 6 of 6) Spine: Led → Hungry → Questioned → Tempted → Sustained → Sent Episode Summary The wilderness is not the end of the story. It may feel like it while you are in it — when the path narrows, resources feel thin, and life becomes uncertain. But in Scripture, the wilderness is rarely the destination. It is the place where trust...

When Provision Comes After Struggle In this episode of The Bible Unplugged , Brent explores what provision looks like after trust. Why does God’s help sometimes seem to arrive after the hardest moment has already passed? Looking at Matthew 4:11, 1 Kings 19:5–8, and Psalm 34:7, this episode traces a powerful biblical pattern: the wilderness forms trust, and heaven’s care often comes quietly, precis...

TBU 80 — All This I Give Love in the Wilderness: Episode 4 In the final temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, Satan offers Him something astonishing: all the kingdoms of the world . But there is a condition. Jesus must bow in worship. At first glance, this moment appears to be about power. But a closer look reveals something deeper. The enemy is offering Jesus a shortcut to the kingdom —authority...

Primary Texts: Matthew 4:5–7Matthew 3:16–17Romans 8:15–17 Episode Overview In the wilderness, Satan challenges Jesus with a temptation that sounds spiritual and even biblical. Standing on the pinnacle of the Temple, the tempter quotes Scripture and suggests that Jesus prove His identity by throwing Himself down and letting the angels rescue Him. “If you are the Son of God…” But Jesus refuses the t...

Why Jesus Refused to Turn Stones into Bread Series: Love in the Wilderness (Part 2 of 6) Episode Summary In the wilderness, Jesus was hungry. But the first temptation was not really about food. It was about trust. It was about identity. It was about what kind of Messiah He would become. In this episode, we explore the deep biblical connections between: * Adam in the Garden * Israel in the Wilderne...

No one volunteers for the wilderness. We volunteer for clarity, blessing, and breakthrough — but not for deserts. Yet in Scripture, the wilderness is not where God abandons His people. It is where He forms them. In this first episode of our Lenten series Love in the Wilderness, we explore what it means to be led — not driven, not lost, not punished — but led by the Spirit into a season of testing...

Some disciples are remembered for bold confessions. Some for dramatic failures. And some… for staying close. In this final episode of the Hidden Heroes series, we turn our attention to the unnamed disciple in the Gospel of John—often identified as John himself—who appears in pivotal moments yet never calls attention to his own faithfulness. From the high priest’s courtyard to the cross to the empt...

Hidden Heroes of Holy Week (Part 6) Peter didn’t just fail. He denied Jesus—three times—at a charcoal fire on a cold night. What makes Peter’s story unforgettable isn’t the denial. It’s how Jesus restores him. In this episode of The Bible Unplugged , we walk slowly through John 21 , where the risen Jesus meets Peter not with confrontation, but with presence—returning him to familiar waters, shared...

Series: Hidden Heroes (Week 5) Podcast: The Bible Unplugged (TBU) Host: J. Brent Eaton Bible Translation: World English Bible (WEB) Listen / Follow * Spotify: https://bit.ly/4gULxkr * iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/4lZg6Iz * Show notes + more: PowerLoveandMiracles.com (Podcast tab) Introduction Thomas has been labeled “Doubting Thomas” for centuries, but John’s Gospel tells a deeper story. Thomas isn...

Series: Hidden Heroes (Week 4) Podcast: The Bible Unplugged (TBU) Host: J. Brent Eaton Bible Translation: World English Bible (WEB) Listen / Follow * Spotify: https://bit.ly/4gULxkr * iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/4lZg6Iz * Show notes + more: PowerLoveandMiracles.com (Podcast tab) Introduction Mary Magdalene came to the tomb expecting death—not resurrection. John’s Gospel slows the story down and sh...

Show Notes — TBU Hidden Heroes (Week 3) Series: Hidden Heroes (Week 3)Podcast: The Bible Unplugged (TBU)Episode: 72Host: Brent EatonBible Translation: World English Bible (WEB) Listen / Follow * Spotify: https://bit.ly/4gULxkr * iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/4lZg6Iz * Show notes + more: PowerLoveandMiracles.com Introduction Nicodemus didn’t begin as a bold disciple. He began as a careful man with ho...

Hidden Heroes · Week 2 Primary Scriptures: John 19:38–42 · Mark 15:42–46 · Matthew 27:57–60 · Luke 23:50–53Isaiah 53:9 (fulfillment of prophecy)(World English Bible) Episode Summary What does faith look like when it arrives after the outcome is already decided? In this episode of The Bible Unplugged , we slow down and look closely at the brief but powerful appearance of Joseph of Arimathea —a man...

Series: Hidden Heroes of Holy Week (Week 1) Podcast: The Bible Unplugged (TBU) Host: J. Brent Eaton Bible Translation: World English Bible (WEB) Listen / Follow * Spotify: https://bit.ly/4gULxkr * iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/4lZg6Iz * Show notes + more: PowerLoveandMiracles.com (Podcast tab) Episode Summary On the day Jesus was crucified, fear scattered most of His followers. But a small group sta...

8–10 minutes The Bible Unplugged Podcast with J. Brent Eaton, M.Div. Listen on:Spotify • iHeartRadio • Amazon MusicShow notes & resources: PowerLoveandMiracles.com TBU Bonus intro episode Episode Summary As we step into a new year, this short bonus episode serves as a listener letter—a moment to pause, reflect, and share where The Bible Unplugged podcast is headed next. Many of you have shared the...

The Bible Unplugged Podcast with J. Brent Eaton, M.Div. Listen on: Spotify • iHeartRadio • Amazon Music Show notes & resources: PowerLoveandMiracles.com Episode Summary Over the last four episodes, we’ve explored how God prepared the world for the birth of His Son—through history, creation, dreams, and politics. In this final episode of our Advent series, we focus on a powerful and encouraging tru...

The Bible Unplugged Podcast with J. Brent Eaton, M.Div. Listen on: Spotify • iHeartRadio • Amazon Music Show notes & resources: PowerLoveandMiracles.com Episode Summary Politics is one of those topics we often avoid—especially around the holidays. It divides families, fuels anxiety, and can feel completely incompatible with faith. But the Christmas story tells a different story. Jesus was born int...

Introduction • God spoke through the prophets hundreds of years ago to promise the coming of the Messiah. He sent the angel Gabriel to tell Zacharias and Mary directly about their roles in Jesus’ birth. The most relatable, and enigmatic, way God spoke was through dreams—the same process we experience today. But does God still speak to us in dreams? • I’m Brent and this is episode 67 of The Bible U...

Introduction • On the fourth day of creation, God created the stars in the heavens. The light we see from the stars in the night sky could have taken hundreds or thousands of years to reach the earth. The amazing complexity of the universe was not a challenge for God. That included the creation, and timing, of the light in the night sky that pointed to the birth of our Savior. • I’m Brent, and thi...

December 2, 2025 Introduction • God had not spoken through a prophet in 400 years. The Book of Malachi closed out the Old Testament, but not the progression of history. The events that took place in those 4 centuries prepared the nation of Israel and the world for the coming of the Messiah. • I’m Brent, and this is episode 65 of The Bible Unplugged. We start a 5-part series on how God prepared the...

Introduction • The land of Judah lay in ruin. Massive swarms of locusts destroyed plants, vines, and trees leaving nothing untouched. The people faced economic ruin and possible starvation. In the midst of the devastation a prophet declared that an even greater event was coming. The “Day of the Lord” would be a turning point for God’s people. • I’m Brent, and this is episode 64 of The Bible Unplug...

Introduction • The nation had enjoyed a long period of stability and prosperity under a king that had ruled for over 50 years. Many citizens of the kingdom had never known another ruler. The death of their beloved king led to a period of political and spiritual decline, but God had prepared a messenger to call the nation back to their first love. • I’m Brent, and this is episode 63 of The Bible Un...

Introduction • Jacob wasn’t in a good place. He deceived his father, stole his brother’s blessing, and is running for his life. His past was a mess, his future didn’t look all that good, and his family relationships were shattered. What happens next is a life-changing encounter with God. • I’m Brent, and this is episode 62 of The Bible Unplugged. We take a deep dive into one of the most mysterious...

Introduction • God speaks to us in the quiet moments of prayer and in profound experiences of worship. But we find in the Bible that God brings life-changing and even earth-shattering messages to His people in the silence of dreams and the arresting awe of visions. Does God still speak to us this way or do we disregard significant dreams as the result of random events or restless sleep? • I’m Bren...