I just want to talk about the Bible

In this episode we ask ourselves the question of if Jesus is truly first in our lives. What does how we spend our time reveal?   Scriptures referenced: Psalm 63:1-8 John 15:4-5 Mark 1:40-45 Leviticus 13-14 Mark 2:1-4, 13 Mark 3:7-12, 20 Mark 5:22-24 Mark 6:30-34 Matthew 14:21 Matthew 15:38 Mark 7:24-25 Matthew 19:1-2 Mark 1:35 Matthew 14:22-23 John 6:15 Luke 5:12-16 1 John 4:8, 16 Philippians 2:8...

In this episode we continue to look at the theme of how the Lord will test us and how it is for our good and not for our harm. Other episodes referenced in this one: Episode 119: "Jesus, do You even care?" Scriptures referenced: John 16:33 Mark 4:38, 40 1 Peter 5:7 Exodus 15-17 Deuteronomy 6:16 Deuteronomy 8:2-3 Exodus 20:20 Genesis 22:1-2 Proverbs 17:3 John 6:5-7 James 1:2-4 James 1:13...

Every one of us faces circumstances we would like to see change, and we ask God that He would change them. But what do we do when that change doesn't happen immediately? What do our responses to this reveal about us? Other episodes mentioned in this one: Episode 24: The Gospel Scriptures referenced: John 16:33 Mark 4:35-41 Psalm 107:29 Exodus 15:22-27 Exodus 14:30-31 Exodus 15:1 Exodus 16:1-1...

In this episode we discuss the importance of relying on God and how physical metrics don't ultimately matter. Other episodes referenced in this one: Episode 4: Brief overview of the Old Testament Scriptures referenced: 2 Chronicles 14:1-15 2 Chronicles 16:1-9 Psalm 86:11 Genesis 18:14 2 Chronicles 25:5-13 1 Timothy 6:17 James 4:6 Proverbs 19:3 Hebrews 13:5 Romans 6:23 2 Corinthians 5:21 John...

In this episode we take a look at Nicodemus and what we can learn from him about whether or not we are open to the Lord correcting wrong beliefs we have. Other episodes referenced in this one: Episode 24: The Gospel Episode 116: How to learn for yourself what God is really like (What is God like? part 12) Scriptures referenced: John 3:1-10 Matthew 23:1-7 Matthew 15:7-9 Matthew 23:25-28 John 5:39-4...

In this episode we discuss the importance of making sure that what we believe about God is actually rooted in the Scriptures and not based just on our experiences or what we've heard other people say. When reading the Scriptures, always ask, "What does this teach me about God?" Scriptures used: John 10:30 John 17:17 Matthew 4:4 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Psalm 119:105 Ephesians 4:11-16 John...

In this episode we take a look at what God thinks about sin and His response to it. We discuss His justice, righteousness, holiness, love, and mercy. Other episode referenced in this one: Episode 21: "I never knew you" Scriptures referenced: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Nahum 1:1-8 John 14:9 Psalm 7:11-17 Psalm 89:14 Isaiah 6:1-3 Exodus 3:3-5 Joshua 5:13-15 Exodus 28:1-2 Revelation 4:5-...

We are all faced with many choices on a day to day basis. Some of those decisions have small implications; others have much larger ones. In this episode we discuss how to make decisions and avoid the trap of indecisive paralysis. DISCLAIMER: this episode was recorded on my phone as opposed to the microphone I normally use. As such, the audio quality is slightly lesser than usual (e.g., the siren i...

In this episode we talk about how God sees us in whatever it is we may be facing and how He cares. Other episodes mentioned in this one: Episode 24: The Gospel Episode 66: Isaacs or Ishmaels? Scriptures referenced: Genesis 12:1-3 Genesis 16 Psalm 30:11-12 Matthew 6:31-33 Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 6:8 Matthew 7:7 Luke 12:6-7 Psalm 139:1-18 Psalm 42:11 John 1:12-13 John 14:6 Romans 15:13 Feel free to em...

In this episode we look at another way that God is the perfect Parent in how He interacts with us. Other episodes referenced in this one: 24. The Gospel 109. The perfect Parent, part 1 (What is God like? part 7) 110. The greatness and majesty of God (What is God like? part 8) Scriptures referenced: Matthew 6:9-13 Psalm 37:4 James 1:2-4 Hebrews 5:8 2 Corinthians 12:7 Jeremiah 12:5 Proverbs 24:10 Ju...

In this episode we talk about a tactic of the enemy that seeks to keep us distracted from the things that actually matter and how the solution is relying on and loving God. IMPORTANT NOTE: An important companion episode to this one is Episode 68: But what does the Bible say? If you have not listened to that episode, I would recommend listening to it in conjunction with this one. DISCLAIMER: In thi...

In this episode we continue the What is God Like? Series. Specifically, we look at how having an accurate view of God will put our trials and difficulties into the proper perspective. Scriptures referenced: 1 John 4:19 1 John 2:27 James 1:2-4 Hebrews 12:11 Isaiah 26:3 Psalm 8:3-4 2 Kings 6:8-23 Revelation 4:1-11 Matthew 6:33-34 Exodus 24:1-2, 9-18 Isaiah 66:1-2 Psalm 103:19 Psalm 46:10 Psalm 39:4-...

In this episode we talk about how God is the perfect Parent and how He disciplines us for our good. Scriptures referenced: Proverbs 20:30 James 1:2-4 John 9:1-3 James 5:14-15 Hebrews 5:8 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 James 4:6 Psalm 103:13-14 Proverbs 22:15 Proverbs 13:24 Hebrews 12:5-11 James 1:5-6 Romans 8:28-29 Matthew 6:13 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Feel free to email the podcast at ijustwanttotalkabout@gmai...

We are continuing in the series of learning what God is like. Today we look at how He is gracious. Other episodes referenced in this one: Episode 24: The Gospel Scriptures referenced: The whole book of Jonah Ephesians 2:3-4 Exodus 33:18 Exodus 34:6-7 John 14:9 Psalm 86:15 Psalm 103:8 Psalm 111:4 Psalm 145:8-21 1 Peter 5:7 Psalm 55:22 John 3:16 John 14:6 Nehemiah 9:16-21, 30-31 2 Chronicles 30:9 Ex...

In this episode we continue the conversation we began about God's mercy in the previous episode and how it applies to us and our thinking. Other episodes referenced in this one: 69. Contra legalism 103. Two critical questions we all must answer (What is God like? Part 1) 104. Splagchnizomai (What is God like? Part 2) 105. Sumpatheō (What is God like? Part 3) 106. Rich in mercy (What is God li...

In this episode we continue to look at what God is like and what He thinks about us. Other episodes referenced in this one: Episode 24: The Gospel Episode 103: Two critical questions we all must answer (What is God like? Part 1) Episode 104: Splagchnizomai (What is God like? Part 2) Episode 105: Sumpatheō (What is God like? Part 3) Scriptures referenced: Romans 12:2 Exodus 33:18 Matthew 11:27 John...

In today's episode, we continue to address the two questions that we introduced back in episode 103: 1) What is God like? 2) What does He think about me? Other episodes referenced in this one: Episode 24: The Gospel Episode 103: Two critical questions we all must answer Episode 104: Splagchnizomai Scriptures referenced: Romans 12:2 John 14:9 Exodus 33:18 Exodus 34:6-7 Matthew 11:27 Hebrews 11...

Today we continue to ask the questions of, "What is God like," and, "What does He think about me and feel towards me?" Other episodes referenced in this one: Episode 24: The Gospel Episode 103: Two critical questions we all must answer (what God's like, part 1) Scriptures referenced: John 14:9 Matthew 11:27 Hebrews 4:12 John 15:5 Exodus 34:6-7 Exodus 33:18 Luke 7:11-17 Mar...

In this episode we look at two questions and how what we believe to be the answers to those two questions will affect everything we think, feel, and do. Other episodes referenced in this one: Episode 7: Meditating on the Scriptures, part 1 Episode 24: The Gospel Scriptures referenced: Galatians 5:22-23 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Romans 3:23 Romans 6:23 Ecclesiastes 7:20 Ephesians 2:1-3 John 17:3 Matthe...

In this episode we discuss the practice of praying for those who have wronged us. Other episodes mentioned in this one: 98. The abomination in the valley Scriptures referenced: Jeremiah 22:8-9 Daniel 9:1-21 Daniel 5:30-31 Daniel 6:28 Jeremiah 29:1-14 Jeremiah 25:11-12 Luke 6:27-28 Luke 23:34 Feel free to email the podcast at ijustwanttotalkabout@gmail.com, and we will respond as soon as we are abl...

In this episode we discuss the importance of focusing on character development and not just on the circumstances we would like to see change. Scriptures referenced: Matthew 26:30-35, 39, 52-54, 56, 58, 69-75 John 18:4-9 Luke 22:60-62 Luke 22:31-34 Proverbs 17:3 James 4:6 1 Timothy 3:6 Hebrews 5:12 Luke 16:10 Deuteronomy 8:1-3, 11-20 Matthew 23:12 Luke 14:11 Feel free to email the podcast at ijustw...

In this episode we discuss how believers need each other. Scriptures referenced: Luke 5:15-16 Mark 1:35 Matthew 6:6 Hebrews 10:24-25 Acts 15:36-39 Acts 13:13-14 Proverbs 27:6 Proverbs 27:17 Proverbs 17:10 James 5:13-18 Psalm 23:3 2 Samuel 11:27-12:1 2 Samuel 12:13 Isaiah 50:4 Proverbs 15:23 Proverbs 25:11 Matthew 23:12 James 4:6 Feel free to email the podcast at ijustwanttotalkabout@gmail.com, and...

In this episode we talk about how the Bible is a means to the end of knowing Jesus more intimately, and we look at one specific practice we can do to approach the Scriptures this way. NET footnote on Psalm 23:6 and the word "follow" (or "pursue"): "The use of רָדַף (radaf, “pursue, chase”) with טוֹב וָחֶסֶד (tov vakhesed, “goodness and faithfulness”) as subject is ironic....

In this episode we talk about a horrific practice that took place in the history of the Hebrew people and the implications it has on us and our societies today. I would encourage anyone listening to not stop this episode halfway through, but listen all the way to completion. Scriptures referenced: Jeremiah 7:30-34 Jeremiah 22:8-9 2 Chronicles 28:1-5 2 Chronicles 33:1-9 Deuteronomy 12:29-32 Deutero...

In this episode we talk about how the enemy seeks to disrupt and distract us but how we are ultimately responsible. Other episodes referenced in this one: Episode 14: Our funeral leads to our freedom Episode 21: "I never knew you" Episode 24: The Gospel Quote by Dr. Tim Mackie: "Anytime an idea enters our minds, we have the choice about whether to entertain it, meditate on it…or you...