Bedroom & Bible

April and John kick off Season 10 of Bedroom and Bible by launching into the Gospel of John. They discuss the significance of John’s witness, the incarnation of Jesus as the living Word, John the Baptist’s testimony, and the call of the first disciples. Through personal stories, translation notes, and prayer, they invite listeners to step into deeper access to Christ’s promises a...

April and John close Season 9 by walking through 2 Timothy 4, unpacking Paul’s farewell message and his urgent charge to proclaim the Word no matter the cost. They reflect on themes of weakness and dependence on the Holy Spirit, warnings against pride and selfishness, the loneliness of ministry, and the assurance that God stands with us. The episode blends biblical teaching with personal stories—s...

April and John share a personal story of flying standby that became a powerful lesson in releasing control, trusting God's peace, and surrendering every outcome to Him. Together they unpack 2 Timothy 3, exploring the warning signs of the last days, the life-changing power of God's Word, and how believers can stand firm by abiding in Christ, relying on the Holy Spirit, and walking confidently in th...

April and John share updates from Teen Reach Adventure Camp, where a three-day program used the story of Joseph to bring healing and identity to foster teens. They describe emotional breakthroughs, a dramatic makeover and banquet experience, and the message that these young people are chosen, loved, and royal in Christ. The hosts then move into a study of 2 Timothy 2, emphasizing integrity, the ca...

Hosts April and John Foster share a personal health update and invite prayer while exploring how God uses hard seasons to shape identity, marriage, and family. They discuss their work mentoring teenagers from foster care, celebrating early detection and life-changing adoptions, and preparing to teach the story of Joseph at camp. Rooted in Scripture, the episode reflects on 2 Timothy and Joseph’s j...

April and John walk through Genesis and 1 Timothy 6, unpacking Joseph’s long journey from pit to palace and Paul’s warnings about the love of money. They highlight God’s timing, the call to holy reverence, and the difference between stewarding resources and idolizing wealth. The episode encourages listeners to trust God’s provision, pursue godliness, and practice extravagant generosity as a founda...

On this episode April and John record from a Lake Erie balcony and unpack 1 Timothy 5, exploring how Paul portrays the church as a family: honoring elders, caring for widows, and exercising wise leadership and discernment. They share practical applications for today, warnings about favoritism and hidden sin, a lighthearted aside about wine for health, and close by reading Psalm 103 in celebration...

April and John unpack 1 Timothy 4, warning about false teachers and false holiness while urging believers to cultivate authentic faith through Scripture, prayer, and teaching. They weave personal reflections on Shavuot, Sabbath, and the gardening metaphor for the soul into practical encouragement to guard doctrine, exercise discernment, and pursue lasting godliness.

April and John discuss 1 Timothy 3, exploring the qualities of church leaders and deacons—faithfulness, discipline, hospitality, and integrity—and how spiritual maturity shows itself in how leaders respond to failure. They weave personal stories, cultural context, and reflections on righteousness, explaining that true righteousness comes through surrender to Christ, not personal striving. Their co...

April and John unpack 1 Timothy 2, exploring instruction on prayer, intercession for leaders, and how prayer can be a daily posture. They examine the power of the tongue, sanctification, and the idea of "tabernacling"—living in God’s presence. They also give cultural context to debated verses about women’s roles by contrasting Eastern and Western worldviews, and reflect on parenting adult children...

April and John celebrate spring’s new life—baby bunnies, dandelions, and newly planted saplings—as metaphors for spiritual renewal, surrender, and growth in Christ. They begin a study of Paul’s First Letter to Timothy, exploring themes of mentorship, church leadership, warnings against false teaching, and the transforming power of grace.

April and John discuss Titus 3, exploring spiritual rebirth, the difference between grace and works, and how abiding in Christ produces good works as an overflow. They use everyday metaphors—new eyes, an underground spring, and parenting adult children—to illustrate sanctification, loving others despite differences, and choosing love over fear.

April and John unpack Titus 2, tracing Paul’s instructions back to Genesis to reveal God’s design for marriage, leadership, and the role of women. They explore the Hebrew term "ezer" as strength and protector, discuss practical mentoring work, and reflect on how grace shapes godly living. Through personal stories and biblical insight, they call listeners to surrender, unlearn cultural lies, and li...

Join April and John as they launch Season 9 of Bedroom and Bible, diving into Paul’s letter to Titus. They discuss themes of godly living, church leadership, and the ongoing sanctification process, weaving personal stories from their 30+ years of marriage and ministry. This episode offers practical encouragement—daily Scripture, mentorship, communion, and humble witness—to help listeners grow in f...

In this week’s episode of Bedroom and Bible, John and I sit with 2 Thessalonians 3 in The Passion Translation and let it search our hearts. We talk about what it looks like to live a life that is anchored in God’s faithfulness, guarded from the enemy, and marked by steady, obedient love. Paul’s words challenge us out of passivity and into diligence, reminding us that being busy is not the same as...

April and John share stories from a recent ministry trip and read 2 Thessalonians 2 together, exploring Paul’s warnings about deception, lawlessness, and the unveiling of the “outlaw” within human hearts. They emphasize the importance of reading Scripture personally, the role of the Holy Spirit in revelation, and how being chosen for wholeness anchors our identity and sanctification amid spiritual...

Join hosts April and John Foster as they read 2 Thessalonians and unpack themes of faith, perseverance, God’s justice, and the urgency of living in union with Christ. They encourage believers to stay active in faith, resist idleness, and accept the invitation to surrender to Jesus, offering practical hope for marriages, families, and everyday struggles.

April and John unpack 1 Thessalonians 5, calling believers to stay awake and seek intimacy with God rather than settling for scraps of information. They use the image of the oil-lamp to describe the fullness of God’s presence needed for true revelation. The conversation centers on three practical virtues—joy, prayer, and thanksgiving—while encouraging listeners to honor and support spiritual leade...

April and John Foster recap the Bloom Again retreat, a surprise ocean baptism, and the celebration of Purim as they explore Esther’s call and mobilizing women for kingdom work. They connect personal testimony of marriage healing with teachings from 1 Thessalonians 4 about holiness, sexual purity, and sacramental practices like communion. The episode encourages listeners to pursue deeper inti...

April and John unpack 1 Thessalonians chapter 3, reflecting on Timothy's mission, the reality of suffering and persecution, and how trials can strengthen a believer's faith. They also share personal updates about the Bloom Again retreat, the need to unlearn and relearn in the sanctification process, and pray for hearts to be filled and overflow with God’s love.

April and John Foster explore 1 Thessalonians 2, reflecting on faithful ministry, the shift from ritual to intimate communion with God, and the balance of leading and receiving in Christian identity. They share personal stories—family travels, creative retreats, and household changes—while encouraging listeners to embrace their calling as servant leaders, rest in God’s presence,...

April and John open Season 8 by diving into Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians—one of the earliest New Testament writings—highlighting faith, gratitude, and the life of the ekklesia. They explore Paul’s partnership with Silas and Timothy, the Thessalonians’ bold turn from idols, the reality of trials and persecution, and the call to live transparently and serve passionately. Blending biblical insi...

April and John welcome listeners to Bedroom in the Bible, exploring rest, trusting God through trials, and the power of forgiving love found in the short New Testament letter to Philemon. They reflect on hospitality, neighborly kindness, mentorship, and how Paul’s appeal for Onesimus models reconciliation — welcoming a former slave as a beloved brother in Christ.

April and John share a cozy, candid episode reflecting on a massive winter storm and how God’s abundance and unity can be found even in hardship. They connect the experience to spiritual lessons about trusting God, obedience, and counting the rainbows instead of the storms. Then they wrap up Colossians chapter 4—encouraging believers to live wisely before unbelievers, speak with grace and truth, a...

In this episode of Bedroom in the Bible, April and John record from their bedroom in Ohio and unpack Colossians chapter 3, focusing on union with Christ, spiritual renewal, and the hope Paul discovered even in prison. They explore practical applications for marriage, family, and identity—encouraging journaling, forgiveness, gratitude, and allowing Christ to reshape thoughts and relationships. List...