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Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he unpacks Proverbs 22:6—showing why this verse is wisdom literature, not an ironclad promise; how “train up” means patient, discipleship-style parenting rather than rules-only discipline; and how the verse brings both comfort and challenge to moms and dads wrestling with prodigal children. Listen for practical encouragement to keep modeling faith...

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he digs into what Scripture actually teaches about money — not as an evil in itself, but as a tool that can either serve God or become a dangerous master. Drawing on 1 Timothy 6 and Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6, this episode examines the love of money, the uncertainty of riches, and the practical antidotes of contentment and generosity. Listen to...

Feeling weary of doing good and not seeing results? Listen to Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen as he centers on Galatians 6 and Paul’s encouragement: don’t grow weary, don’t give up—there’s a harvest in God’s timing. This episode offers honest hope for anyone faithfully serving, praying, forgiving, or showing up for others when the results seem invisible. Try the 4 R’s - Read: Read Gal...

Have you ever felt distant from God due to small choices over time? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores Luke 15 and Jesus’ story of the prodigal son and considers how small choices can lead to distance from God. We'll see the moment the son “came to himself,” and the shocking, joyful welcome of a father who runs to restore rather than punish. Hear a clear picture o...

Today on Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explains why God’s work in salvation is more than forgiveness—He adopts us into His family. Using Romans 8 as his guide, Braden unpacks three life-changing truths: adoption is relationship, not just pardon; it replaces fear with intimacy; and it makes us co-heirs with Christ. Take action with the 4 R’s: - Read: Read Romans 8 today. - Reflect: Do yo...

Join Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen as we unpack what Jesus really meant by "the truth will set you free." Many treat that phrase as a slogan about honesty, facts, or personal self‑discovery—but in John 8 Jesus ties true freedom to abiding in His Word, freedom from slavery to sin, and the Son’s work to set us free indeed. Listen now to hear practical help for living inside God’s trut...

Listen to Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen as he centers on James 3 and the incredible power of words. Braden explains how small phrases steer whole lives (bit, rudder, spark), how our speech reveals the condition of the heart, and how the same mouth that praises God can also wound those made in God’s image. Practical, gospel-centered teaching that will challenge how you speak, relate,...

Listen to today's Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen — a short, powerful reminder from Psalm 103 for anyone carrying guilt that won't let go. Braden walks through three gospel truths that quiet lingering shame: God does not treat us according to our sins, our transgressions are removed as far as the east is from the west, and our forgiveness rests on God’s character — not our performance...

Today on Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen walks through Genesis 22, one of the most well-known—and challenging—stories in Scripture. As God tests Abraham's faith by asking him to surrender his beloved son Isaac, we see a remarkable picture of unwavering trust in God's promises. Abraham believed that, somehow, God would provide, and ultimately the Lord did. This episode is an encouragement...

Today on Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores what sanctification really is and how Christians actually grow. If you’ve felt discouraged by slow spiritual progress, this episode explains the difference between justification (your status before God) and sanctification (the lifelong process of becoming like Jesus). Learn why growth is both God’s work and your responsibility, and why the...

Today on Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores Revelation 3:14–22 and the famous image of Jesus standing at a door and knocking — not outside an unbeliever’s heart, but outside His own church. Braden walks through three urgent truths: this message is written to believers (a sobering call), lukewarmness often grows out of comfortable self-sufficiency, and yet Jesus’ knock is an invitati...

Today Braden looks at what the Bible says about contentment and how to find settled peace amid a culture engineered for constant wanting. Using Philippians 4:11–13 and Hebrews 13:5, Braden explains that contentment is a learned inner peace, not the same as having everything or being lazy, and that its anchor is God’s presence — not possessions or circumstances. 4 R practical steps to apply this me...

Braden Pedersen leads today’s Back to the Bible Daily reflection on Matthew 18:21–35, exploring why forgiveness is a repeated posture, how remembering the magnitude of our own pardon helps us release grudges, and how refusing to forgive traps us in bitterness. Read: Read Matthew 18:21–35 slowly. Pay attention to Peter’s question, Jesus’ “stop counting” response, and the parable’s contrast between...

Welcome to Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen. In this episode, Braden explores the remarkable story of Esther and the famous challenge from Mordecai: “Who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14). Faced with a crisis that threatened the survival of her people, Esther had to decide whether she would remain silent and safe or step forward in f...

Repentance sounds heavy — but it’s one of the most hopeful words in Scripture. In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explains how repentance is a real turning back to God (not just sorrow), how “godly grief” leads to life while worldly grief destroys, and how true repentance brings refreshing, forgiveness, and restoration. 4 R action steps to apply this message: Read — Read A...

In this Back to the Bible Daily episode, Braden Pedersen unpacks the frequently quoted line “I can do all things…” and shows how it’s been widely misunderstood. Rather than a promise of personal achievement, Paul’s words are a message about contentment and endurance in every circumstance—even from prison. Take action with the 4 R’s: Read: Read Philippians 4:11–13 and the surrounding chapter to see...

Welcome to Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen. In this episode Braden teaches what Scripture says about temptation using James 1:13–15 and 1 Corinthians 10:12–13. He explains three clear truths: being tempted is not the same as sinning, God does not tempt you, and God always provides a way of escape. Practical help is given for spotting the pull early and choosing the door out. Take acti...

Feeling smaller after scrolling? In this short devotional, Braden Pedersen — host of Back to the Bible Daily walks through Psalm 73:21–28 and shows how comparison quietly steals joy. Using Asaph’s honest confession, Braden highlights three life-changing movements: name the bitterness envy creates, turn into God’s presence, and reset what you treasure so God becomes your true portion. Read Psalm 73...

Braden Pedersen, host of Back to the Bible Daily, walks through Joseph’s story in Genesis 50:15–21 to help you see how God can work purpose through betrayal, suffering, and injustice. In this episode he retells Joseph’s journey from pit to prison to palace, explains Joseph’s honest naming of the evil done to him, and draws three compact lessons: God’s good purpose runs underneath painful chapters,...

Host Braden Pedersen guides Back to the Bible Daily through a clear, practical look at what faith really is—using Hebrews 11:1–6 as the anchor. This episode shows that biblical faith is assurance and conviction, not a blind leap or an inner force. Three core truths: faith rests on God’s proven trustworthiness, it acts before outcomes are visible, and it’s aimed at a Person who rewards those who se...

Join Braden Pedersen, host of Back to the Bible Daily, as he walks through Proverbs 3:5–6 and clears up common misconceptions about trusting God. Instead of promising an easy life, this episode explains what it looks like to stop “leaning on your own understanding,” to acknowledge God in everyday decisions, and to follow a path that’s right—even when it’s hard. 4 R Steps to Act on the Word Read —...

Braden Pedersen leads a short, powerful devotional exploring what the Bible says about suffering through Romans 5:1–5. This episode refuses to dismiss your pain or call it meaningless—instead it shows how God can use suffering to produce endurance, shape character, and secure a hope grounded in God’s poured-out love. You’ll hear practical truth for sitting with real grief while staying rooted in t...

Braden Pedersen guides this short devotional on waiting through Psalm 27:13–14. If you’re in a season where nothing seems to change, Braden explains how King David preaches to his own waiting heart and gives three practical truths for us to follow. Four R action steps Read — Open Psalm 27:13–14 and read it slowly aloud. Reflect — Ask: What am I tempted to believe instead of God’s goodness? Where d...

Join Braden Pedersen, host of Back to the Bible Daily, as he talks about the woman at the well (John 4:1–30). In this episode Braden walks through how Jesus pursued someone the world had written off, offered “living water” that satisfies deeper thirst, and revealed himself to a woman whose past she tried to hide—turning shame into testimony. 4 R steps to put this truth into practice: Read: Read Jo...

Could you explain the Gospel in about a minute? In this Back to the Bible Daily episode, Braden Pedersen walks through Paul’s clear summary in 1 Corinthians 15:1–8 and shows why the Gospel is not advice or a moral example but the announcement of what God has done: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. Hear why the resurrection is the hinge of the faith, how the message is rooted in...