The Bible Study

What can Jonah’s prayer from inside the fish teach us about suffering, surrender, and second chances? Curt and Brandon explore how God meets us in the depths, works through the consequences of our choices, and invites us to pray honestly instead of running from Him.

Can God still accomplish something good through our worst decisions? Exploring Jonah 1:7–16, Dina examines God’s sovereignty in the storm, the sailors’ unexpected encounter with Him, and why our mistakes never place us beyond His grace or purposes.

Why did Jonah run from God’s call to preach in Nineveh? Exploring Jonah 1:1–6, Curt, Morgan, and Wesley unpack Jonah’s fear, the shocking cruelty of the Assyrians, and God’s radical grace—even toward people we believe don’t deserve it.  

How can we hear from God when life is filled with distractions and responsibilities? Exploring the story of Mary and Martha, Curt talks with Brian and DeAnn Carpenter about slowing down, creating space to meet with Jesus, and choosing the one thing our souls need most.

Why was unity one of Jesus’ highest priorities for His followers? Exploring John 17 and Ephesians 2, Curt and Greg discuss how Christ tears down dividing walls, why spiritual maturity makes us harder to offend, and how a unified Church reveals Jesus to the world.

How is artificial intelligence changing our relationships, mental health, and spiritual formation? In this special episode, Carey Nieuwhof explains how the algorithm is discipling us—and why sincere, Christ-centered relationships may be the Church’s most important response.

What do you do when God feels distant and your spiritual passion begins to fade? Exploring Psalm 63, Dina and Steve discuss seeking God in difficult seasons, remembering His faithfulness, practicing gratitude, and trusting that He is holding on to us.

How can we help our children develop a lasting faith without making it feel forced? Exploring Deuteronomy 6:4–9, Curt, Dina, and Kevin discuss practical ways to make God part of everyday family life and trust Him with the results.

What does the Bible really teach about anxiety, depression, and mental health? Exploring Philippians 4:4–9, Kurt and Cameron discuss seeking help without shame, bringing our anxiety to God, and practicing joy, prayer, gratitude, and gentleness in difficult seasons.

What does it look like to reset our relationships according to Scripture? Exploring Colossians 3:12–17, Kurt and Kevin discuss how God’s grace enables us to put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and love.

After Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, the religious leaders face a question every life must answer: What will you do with Jesus? Curt Harlow, Dena Davidson, and Amy Zielsdorf explore John 11:45–57, revealing how Jesus’ identity establishes His authority—and why witnessing His power isn’t the same as truly believing in Him.

Curt and Dena explore the raising of Lazarus and Jesus’ powerful declaration that He is the resurrection and the life. They discuss God’s timing, Jesus’ authority over death, and how Christians can experience deep grief while still holding on to the hope of resurrection.

Curt and Dena explore Jesus’ claim that He is the Good Shepherd who protects His sheep, knows them by name, and willingly lays down His life for them. They discuss what this passage teaches us about salvation, spiritual leadership, and learning to recognize and follow the voice of Jesus.

When Jesus heals a man born blind, he exposes the gap between people transformed by faith and religious experts blinded by their own certainty. Dina Davidson and Pastor Kurt dig into why Jesus rejects the "who sinned?" formula for suffering, what Job teaches about pain we can't explain, and why your testimony — "I was blind, but now I see" — may be the most powerful thing you'll ever say.

In this episode of the Bayside TheBible Study Podcast, Dena and the Curt dig into John chapter 7, where Jesus teaches at the Feast of Tabernacles and clashes with the religious leaders over the one question that drives everything: by what authority does he speak? Through a memorable "babysitter" analogy, they unpack how Moses and the law were always meant to point to Jesus, why the authentic Jesus...

What did Jesus mean when He said, "I am the Bread of Life"? Curt and Dena dive into the rich biblical context of John 6, unpacking the connection to manna, communion, and the kind of faith that endures even when Jesus' words are difficult. 

The feeding of the 5,000 isn’t just about bread—it’s about how Jesus invites ordinary people to partner with Him. Discover what this miracle reveals about God’s abundance, discipleship, and trusting Him with your “loaves and fish.”

Jesus turns a Sabbath controversy into a courtroom moment, calling the Father, John, Scripture, and Moses as witnesses—and exposing how religious certainty can miss the Messiah.

Jesus heals a man at Bethesda and confronts the deeper sickness beneath the surface: sin, legalism, and our need for true Sabbath rest in Him.

A broken woman becomes the first witness to her town, the disciples miss the moment, and Jesus reveals His heart for the harvest. Discover how a real encounter with Christ transforms lives and fuels bold faith.

Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well and shows us a grace that crosses shame, religion, race, and division—offering living water that changes everything.

Everyone knows John 3:16—but this conversation uncovers the deeper story, the weight of verse 17, and why Jesus came to save rather than condemn.

Jesus meets Nicodemus in the dark and turns religion upside down. A deep dive into John 3, being “born again,” the work of the Spirit, and why knowledge alone isn’t enough.

Jesus turns from water into wine to flipping tables in the temple. John 2:13–25 reveals Jesus’ passion for holiness, the church, and cleansing what separates us from God.

Jesus’ first miracle wasn’t just about wine—it was a sign revealing His glory. Pastor Greg joins us in John 2 to unpack trust, transformation, and the God who saves us from shame.