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Braden Pedersen helps you rethink Jesus’ “Judge not” teaching from Matthew 7:1–5, showing that Jesus condemns hypocritical judgment—not thoughtful, humble discernment. This short devotional invites you to examine your own heart, correct with compassion, and extend the same grace you’d want for yourself. 4 R Actions: Read — Read Matthew 7:1–5 slowly and prayerfully. Reflect — Ask: Where am I blind?...

Braden Pedersen explores what the Bible says about anger using Ephesians 4:26–32, showing how Scripture neither condemns all anger nor lets us excuse destructive rage. Learn the difference between righteous anger and anger rooted in pride, the spiritual and practical “guardrails” Paul gives, the danger of bitterness growing into malice, and the way out: forgiveness grounded in the grace you’ve rec...

Braden Pedersen invites you to bring the kind of worry that won’t quiet down to God — not as a rebuke, but as a redirect. Using Philippians 4:6–7, this episode explains how God’s peace can guard your heart and mind even when circumstances don’t change, and gives practical, gentle steps for handling persistent anxiety. Take action (The 4 R’s) Read — Read Philippians 4:6–7 slowly and aloud. Reflect...

Braden Pedersen reflects on a timeless test of integrity and the God who remains faithful to those who remain faithful. In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden draws from the story in Daniel 6 to show how ordinary, steady devotion prepares us for extraordinary pressure—and how faithful obedience can impact more than just your life. 4 R action steps Read — Read Daniel chapter 6 slowly to...

Braden Pedersen unpacks the heart of the gospel in this Back to the Bible Daily episode—what grace really is, how it differs from works, and why faith is the way we receive God’s unmerited favor. Using Ephesians 2:8–10 as a guide, Braden shows how grace saves, transforms, and produces the good works we were created to do. 4 R action steps: Read: Re-read Ephesians 2:8–10 slowly. Note the words “gif...

Braden Pedersen explores the common use—and common misunderstanding—of Jeremiah 29:11, showing how the verse was spoken into national exile, not a quick personal rescue. Hear why God’s plans can be good without being easy, why His timeline is often longer than ours, and how hope is rooted in God more than immediate outcomes. Short summary: A brief, practical devotional that reframes hope for long...

Braden Pedersen explores what Scripture says about work and how ordinary labor becomes worship when we do it “as for the Lord.” This episode looks at the dignity of everyday tasks, the danger of making work your identity, and a simple, life-changing perspective shift: whatever you do, do it heartily because you are ultimately serving Christ. Short, practical, and encouraging for anyone juggling jo...

Feeling worn out in a way sleep can’t fix? In this Back to the Bible Daily devotional, Braden Pedersen explores Jesus’ invitation to the weary in Matthew 11:28–30 — not a call to grit harder but to come as you are and trade the crushing yoke you’ve been carrying for His gentle, soul-resting yoke. Braden helps you recognize the difference between a load God gave you and the burdens you picked up to...

In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily Braden walks through the powerful account of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, found in Acts 6:8–15 and 7:54–60. This story reveals what faith looks like when the cost is no longer theoretical—but absolute. This passage challenges us with a deeper vision of faith—one that remains steady in suffering, reflects Christ in hardship, and trusts God even whe...

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he walks through what the Bible actually teaches about the Trinity (see Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14). This episode explains why Christianity insists on one God who eternally exists as three distinct persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—why that truth matters for the gospel, and how it shapes prayer, worship, and everyday Christian life. Exp...

Feeling deeper-than-sleep exhaustion? In this episode Braden Pedersen opens Isaiah 40:28–31 to remind weary hearts who God is and how He renews strength for every season—soaring, running, and steady walking. Hear a clear, pastoral unpacking of the passage and practical encouragement to stop relying on your own reserves and learn to wait on the Lord with active trust. Read — Read Isaiah 40:28–31. R...

Join Braden Pedersen today on Back to the Bible Daily as he reflects on Ecclesiastes 4:9–12, exploring what Scripture teaches about community, loneliness, and why we were made to hold one another up. This episode offers honest encouragement, practical insight, and hope for anyone who feels unknown or isolated—plus simple next steps to move toward deeper, gospel-centered relationships. Read: Read E...

In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen offers a short, compassionate look at grief through the lens of John 11:32–36. He explores how Jesus’ tears at Lazarus’ tomb show that sorrow and faith can coexist—grief is not a failure of faith, and hope in the resurrection holds it together. Read — Slowly read John 11:32–36 (and the surrounding Lazarus account if you can). Let the scen...

In this Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen reflects on John 21:15–19 and the pastoral scene where Jesus meets Peter by the after his denials. Hear how Jesus lovingly readdresses failure, invites honest restoration, and recommissions a fallen disciple to “feed my sheep.” This short episode encourages anyone carrying past shame to bring it back to Christ and receive healing and a renewed calli...

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he slows down with Matthew 6:5–13 to ask: what is prayer and why does it work? This episode clears away common misconceptions—prayer isn’t performance or a magic formula—but a relational practice that orients us to God, aligns us with His priorities, and invites us to participate in how He works. Read — Read Matthew 6:5–13 Reflect — Consider: Am I...

In this Back to the Bible Daily episode, Braden Pedersen explores Romans 8:28 — “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” He clarifies common misunderstandings, explaining what Paul actually means by “all things,” “work together,” and the true “good” toward which God is working: our transformation into the likene...

Braden Pedersen explores what the Bible really teaches about the Sabbath—how it’s rooted in creation (Exodus 20:8–11), reframed by Jesus (Mark 2:27–28), and meant to be a life-shaping rhythm of stopping, worship, trust, and hope. This short episode invites you to rethink Sabbath beyond rules: to cease from normal work, center worship on God, practice a weekly rhythm of rest, and see Sabbath as a s...

Braden Pedersen leads a short, grounding devotional on Proverbs 16:9, helping anyone stuck in decision-making anxiety. He explains how planning and prayer work together with God’s sovereignty, offers biblical examples of redirected paths, and gives practical next steps so you can move forward without paralyzing fear. Listen for honest encouragement to plan well, seek wisdom, and trust God to estab...

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he walks through Mark 2:1–12, the dramatic account of a paralyzed man lowered through a roof. This episode highlights the faith of friends who refuse to be stopped, Jesus’ surprising first move—pronouncing forgiveness—and how a visible healing confirms His authority. Short, vivid, and practical, this devotional will help you see why Jesus addresse...

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he explains what the New Testament actually says the church is: not a building or an event, but a living, diverse, interdependent body united to Christ by the Spirit. Using 1 Corinthians 12:12–27, Braden uncovers how our identity in Christ shapes our belonging, service, and relationships in a local church—and why isolation keeps the body from flou...

Join Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen as he centers our day on Hebrews 4:12 and the life-changing power of Scripture. In this episode Braden explains why the Bible feels both comforting and confronting—how God’s living, active Word exposes motives, comforts the broken, and shapes us over time. Listen to be challenged to slow down, let Scripture speak, and respond in trust rather than s...

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he walks through James 4:6–10, unpacking why pride so often hides beneath our best intentions and how Scripture calls us into active, confident humility. This short devotional helps you spot quiet pride, understand God’s posture toward the proud and the humble, and take practical steps to draw nearer to God. Read — Read James 4:6–10. Focus on the...

In this Back to the Bible Daily devotion, Braden Pedersen walks Psalm 42:1–11 with anyone who knows the quiet ache of feeling far from God. Rather than dismissing the pain, he models honest lament, remembers past nearness, and teaches how to speak truth back to a discouraged soul so hope can be reclaimed. This short episode gives practical encouragement for seasons of spiritual dryness and points...

Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen explores 2 Chronicles 20:1–25, where King Jehoshaphat faces an overwhelming enemy, turns to God in honest prayer, worships before the outcome, and watches God fight on his behalf. This episode invites you to see how remembering God’s character, admitting your limits, standing firm, and worshiping in the storm reshape how you face battles you cannot win...

Many Christians can clearly describe the Father and the Son but feel uncertain about the Holy Spirit. In this Back to the Bible Daily episode Braden Pedersen explains who the Holy Spirit really is and what He does—living in believers, teaching and reminding us of Jesus’ words, convicting our hearts, producing spiritual fruit, interceding in prayer, and empowering us for obedience and witness. List...