Journey Begun in Scripture

Greetings and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Unswerving Hope,” I share Hebrews 10:23, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad reflects on, that being Hebrews 10:19-25: Let us hold to the hope we profess without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Now, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s...

Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This installment’s JBNS devotional focuses on John 11:33. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “Deeply Moved.” John 11:33: When Jesus saw her weeping...he was deeply moved in spirit and was troubled. Hebrews 4:14-15: Having then a great high priest who has passed...

Greetings and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “The Way of the Blessed,” I share Matthew 5:3, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad reflects on, that being the Gospel of Matthew 5:1-12: “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Now, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God...

Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. As was mentioned in episode 32, I am flipping the format for the JBNS Litany and Devotional installments, in that we will start with the devotional followed by the litany. That said, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence as we begin with the devotional, “To the Lord Give T...

Hello and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Reformation Devotional Reflection - Part C,” I share two of the Scripture verses my dad reflects upon. First is Philippians 4:7: And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, shall guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The second is from the Gospel of Luke 10...

Greetings and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This installment’s JBNS devotional focuses on John 4:14. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “The Living Water.” John 4:14: Jesus said, “Whoever drinks of the water that I will give shall never be thirsty again. But the water that I shall give them will be in t...

Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Reformation Devotional Reflection - Part B,” I share John 8:36, which comes from the Scripture passages my dad reflects on, that being Romans 3:21-24 and the Gospel of John 8:31-36: “If the Son sets you free, you shall be free indeed.” Now, sit back and relax as you take this ti...

Hello and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This installment’s JBNS devotional focuses on John 3:8. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “The Wind Blows.” John 3:8: The wind blows where it wants to and you hear its sound, but you cannot tell from where it comes or to where it goes. So, it is with everyone bor...

Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Reformation Devotional Reflection - Part A,” I share Psalm 46:1, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad reflects on, that being Psalm 46: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Now, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presen...

Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. In episode 30, I mentioned making an adjustment to my original content schedule for this week’s release and that the reason would be made clear in episode 32, which is this installment. I am also flipping the format, meaning we will start with the devotional followed by the litany. One aspect of the mo...

Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Strength for the Weak,” I share Psalm 9:9, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad reflects on, that being Psalm 9:9-10: The Lord will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Now, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence as m...

Hello and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. For this week’s JBNS devotional, I have made some adjustments to my original flow due to shifting the JBNS October Litany and Devotional to be released on Tuesday, October 15th. The reason for this alteration will be made clear in that episode. Because of the change, I am sharing this abbreviated devotion...

Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Maintaining and or Renewing Focus,” I share Mark 1:35, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad reflects on, that being the Gospel of Mark 1:29-39: And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, [Jesus] departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he...

Hello and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This installment's JBNS devotional focuses on 2 Peter 1:19. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “Morning Star Arises.” 2 Peter 1:19: We have the sure prophetic word, to which you shall do well in taking heed as to a lamp that shines in a dark place, until the day d...

Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Abiding in the Vine,” I share John 15:5, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad reflects on, that being the Gospel of John 15: 1-8: “I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me, and I in them, bear much fruit, for without me you can do nothing.” Now, sit ba...

Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This installment’s JBNS devotional focuses on 1 Corinthians 3:7-9. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “God Gives Growth.” 1 Corinthians 3:7-9: So then, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters be anything, but it is God alone who gives growth. Now the...

Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “When I Grow Up, I Want to be Small,” I share Mark 9:37, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad focuses on, that being the Gospel of Mark 9:30-37: “Whoever shall receive one such child in my name, receives me, and whoever shall receive me, receives not me, but the one who...

Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This installment’s JBNS devotional focuses on 1 Corinthians 2:12. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “Spirit of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:12: Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is of God; that we might understand the things that ar...

Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Help Me Overcome My Doubt,” I share Mark 9:23:, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad focuses on, that being the Gospel of Mark 9:14-29: Jesus said unto him, “‘If you can?’ Everything is possible for one who believes.” Now, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwe...

Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This installment’s JBNS devotional focuses on Isaiah 9:2. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “Light Has Shined.” Isaiah 9:2, is as follows: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. They who dwelled in the land of the shadow of death, upon them...

Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “May I Have Your Attention,” I share Isaiah 35:4, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad focuses on, that being Isaiah 35:4-7: Say to those who are of fearful heart, “Be strengthened and fear not! Behold, God comes with vengeance, with recompense. God comes to rescue you.”...

Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This episode’s JBNS litany and accompanying devotional comes from Psalm 91:4a: [The LORD] shall cover you with His feathers and under His wings you will find refuge. We begin with the Guided Litany. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “Wings of Refuge.” Podcast...

Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Corrupted from Within,” I share Mark 7:16, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad focuses on, that being the Gospel of Mark 7:14-23: “If anyone possesses ears to hear, be listening and understand.” Now, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence a...

Greetings and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This installment’s JBNS devotional focuses on John 14:1. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “Believe.” John 14:1: “Let not your hearts be troubled, believe in God, believe also in me.” Podcast music, A Lamp unto My Feet, composed by Theodore Jander. Find out m...

Hello and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “The Word before Traditions,” I share Isaiah 29:19, which comes from the Old Testament reading paired with the Scripture passage my dad focuses on, that being the Gospel of Mark 7:1-13: The meek will receive abundant joy in the Lord, and the poor shall rejoice in the Holy One of Isr...