The Bible Thumpers

This week’s episode wraps up our Advent study and leads us right into Christmas, and it was such a meaningful and heartfelt time together. We lit the love candle and the Christ candle, reminding ourselves that the entire Christmas story is rooted in God’s love and fulfilled in Jesus Himself. We talked about what it truly means to prepare our hearts, not just our homes, and to pause in the middle o...

Tonight on the podcast we continued our Advent journey with Week Three, lighting the third candle and focusing on the theme of joy. We spent time in Luke 2:1–21, slowing down to take in the birth of Jesus and everything surrounding that holy night. We talked about the meaning and weight of Jesus’s name, how God entered the world in humility, and how the greatest moment in history arrived quietly,...

Tonight’s episode of the Bible Thumpers felt like gathering around a crackling campfire with the people you love most. As we lit the peace candle for week 2 of Advent, we stepped straight into the quiet wonder of the Christmas story and followed Joseph, Mary, Elizabeth, and Zechariah as the angel of the Lord showed up in their lives with world-changing news. We talked about how terrifying it must...

Episode 66 kicks off our Advent series and we’re diving headfirst into Week One of Awakening Wonder. Tonight we light the hope candle, chase through some mind-blowing prophecies, talk about tiny Bethlehem, wander through the wilderness with pillars of fire, and even meet Hagar in her “I’m done with life” moment. This week’s Scriptures paint a powerful picture of a Savior who doesn’t stay distant —...

Tonight we opened our Bibles to Acts chapters eighteen through twenty, and even though we were missing our girl April, it still became a rich conversation full of Scripture, humor, and deep reflection. We followed Paul into Corinth, watched the beauty of his friendship with Aquila and Priscilla, and witnessed how God strengthened him when discouragement pressed in. From there we stepped into Ephes...

Episode sixty four of the Bible Thumpers takes us deep into Acts chapters sixteen and seventeen and it turns out to be one of the funniest and most unpredictable episodes yet. Between the wild rabbit holes, the joyful chaos of our conversations, and the amount of time we somehow spent talking about circumcision, this one kept us laughing from start to finish. We walk through Paul and Silas worship...

Episode #63 of The Bible Thumpers Podcast dives headfirst into Acts chapters 13–15, and let’s just say… this one was full of laughter, conviction, and a few wild rabbit holes that even Luke himself couldn’t have charted! From Paul and Barnabas’ missionary adventures to the fiery debates in the early church, this episode blends humor with deep biblical truth as the Thumpers unpack what it means to...

The Bible Thumpers are back around the table for part six of our deep dive through the book of Acts, covering chapters 10 through 12. This episode is packed with laughter, lessons, and a few fainting goats thanks to April’s unforgettable parable that you will not want to miss. We trace Peter’s journey from rooftop vision to miraculous prison escape, watching the gospel explode beyond boundaries an...

In episode 61 of the Bible Thumpers podcast, we dive deep into Acts chapters 8 and 9 where the gospel begins to spread beyond Jerusalem and into the world. From Philip’s powerful encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch to Saul’s dramatic transformation on the road to Damascus, these chapters remind us that God’s Word cannot be stopped. Every persecution, every hardship, and every unexpected moment bec...

This episode of The Bible Thumpers takes us deep into the drama and fire of Acts chapters 5 through 7. From Ananias and Sapphira’s not-so-honest offering to Stephen’s fearless sermon that shook the Sanhedrin, we dove straight into what happens when the Holy Spirit meets human pride. Between Cassandra trying to keep us on topic (and failing only slightly), April comparing hypocrisy to her chickens...

In this week’s episode of the Bible Thumpers podcast, we dive into Acts chapters 3 and 4 where the power of God moves through ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Peter and John heal a man who had been lame since birth, and the miracle opens the door for Peter to boldly preach the gospel. The early church begins to take shape as lives are transformed, faith is tested, and courage rises in t...

Episode 58 takes us into Acts chapter 2 where the Holy Spirit rushes in and the early church is born. We dig into Pentecost, the bold transformation of Peter, and what true repentance really means. It’s powerful, funny, and packed with truth as the girls connect Scripture to real life and a few modern-day “aha” moments. There’s plenty of laughter, honest conviction, and even a side story about sou...

Episode 57 is here, and we are diving headfirst into the book of Acts — and let’s just say, it grabbed us right from the start. We only made it through the introduction and chapter 1, but don’t let that fool you. Acts is packed so full of fire, boldness, miracles, and the power of the Spirit that we could camp out here for weeks (and we will). This book doesn’t just tell stories; it shows us what...

“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few” (Matthew 9:37). In Episode 56 of The Bible Thumpers, we welcomed three special guests: Cassandra’s mother-in-law, Preacher Bill, and his wife Teresa from Berlin Congregational Christian Church. Bill shared his powerful testimony and how God called him into ministry, reminding us of the transforming power of the gospel. We also dove deep into the...

In this powerful and emotional episode, the Bible Thumpers come together to reflect on the martyrdom of Charlie Kirk and the global impact of his death. Around the world, people are mourning deeply—even those who never knew him personally—because he was a bold brother in Christ. His passing has become a spark for revival, leading thousands to baptism, drawing prodigals home, and even bringing athe...

Psalm 34:18 (NIV): “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Tonight’s episode, In Remembrance, begins with heavy hearts as we honor the life of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was a man of bold faith, unashamed to speak the name of Jesus, and committed to living out his convictions in a world that often pushed back against truth. His passing is both shocking and de...

Episode 53 is here—the grand finale of our Sermon on the Mount series! 🎉 We’re diving into Matthew 7:13–29, and let us just warn you—this one gets both deep and hilarious. April drops a deodorant parable you’ll never forget (seriously, it’ll stick with you 😂), Brooke can’t stop munching in the background, and Marie and Cassy come in absolutely on fire with wisdom, conviction, and passion. It’s t...

In Episode 52 of The Bible Thumpers, we dive into Matthew 6:32–7:12 and uncover the heart of Jesus’ teaching on trust, judgment, prayer, and the Golden Rule. April opens up in a powerful moment, sharing her first experience opening the Bible and how God answered her prayer faster than she could have imagined. Marie jumps in with a challenging question that makes everyone pause and think deeply, wh...

Episode 51 of The Bible Thumpers takes us back into the Sermon on the Mount for Part 5, where we dig into Matthew 6:19–31—and let me tell you, things get deep fast. We wrestle with treasures on earth versus treasures in heaven, the challenge of serving two masters, and Jesus’ strong words on worry. April steps up with a convicting word about anxiety and how it reveals what we’re really trusting in...

Fifty episodes in, and The Bible Thumpers are just getting warmed up! Tonight we threw down a double celebration—our golden 50th episode and Cassandra’s birthday (don’t worry, we’re keeping her age under wraps). April came in like a Holy Spirit flamethrower—dropping a soap parable that’ll have you scrubbing your soul, setting off her infamous chicken alarm mid-flow, and sharing the gospel so smoot...

This one gets spicy, y’all. We dive into Matthew 5:13–37 and talk salt, light, laws, lust, and how apparently thinking mean thoughts about your husband might just count as murder. (Jesus said it—not us.) We dig into the reality that God cares not just about our actions, but our hearts—so yes, even that silent rage when your man leaves dirty socks on the floor again… yeah, that’s what we’re talking...

This week’s episode took a different turn as we hit pause on the Sermon on the Mount study and shared something a little more personal and powerful. With Marie out, Brooke and Cassandra (Cassy) recapped an unforgettable Saturday spent at a local market event where ministry happened in the most unexpected of ways. From setting up our table full of free gospel resources to being placed right next to...

Tonight we dug into Matthew 5:7–12 from the Sermon on the Mount, and y’all… it was rich. We talked mercy, purity, peacemaking, and yes—persecution. We followed along with The Daily Grace Co. study, read straight from the Word, and wrestled with what it means to truly live out these beatitudes in a world that wants none of it. Things got deep… and a little messy. (Literally. Dog drool was involved....

Welcome to the mountaintop, y’all—where Jesus is preaching, April’s preaching, and someone’s preaching about our water bottles. In this episode, we dive into the first six verses of Matthew 5, breaking down the Beatitudes like the Bible nerds we are. We unpack what it really means to be poor in spirit, mourning, meek, and hungry for righteousness—all while trying to stay on track despite an epic r...

In this week’s episode, the Bible Thumpers are not holding back. We dive deep into James chapter 5 and talk all about the power of prayer—real, bold, not-just-before-bedtime kind of prayer. The kind that storms heaven’s gates, calls on the elders, anoints with oil, confesses sin, and actually believes God still heals. We talk about what it means to pray in faith, how hard it is sometimes to keep p...