24 Minute Bible - A Simple Journey to Understand the Bible

Episode #212 The Trend continues....as Illinois becomes the 12th state to legalize 'physician assisted suicide'. Are 'end of life' laws compassionate acts of mercy or 'death by doctor'? Does making something 'legal' make it 'moral'? How does the Bible inform us concerning our beliefs about this emotional and controversial act? This two part podcast will help...

Episode #211 The Trend continues....as Illinois becomes the 12th state to legalize 'physician assisted suicide'. Are 'end of life' laws compassionate acts of mercy or 'death by doctor'? Does making something 'legal' make it 'moral'? How does the Bible inform us concerning our beliefs about this emotional and controversial act? This two part podcast will help...

Episode #210 Life holds many adversities. Some are brought upon us and some are self inflicted. Regardless - it is the 'overcoming' of these adversities that defines us. In this podcast interview, emjoy the words of encouragement and hope from Kevin Stubblefield. As a counselor (MSW), husband, father, coach and one who lives with a disability....you will be encouraged to not give in to dep...

Episode #209 Perhaps you have read stories of people who have come back to tell of a NDE (Near Death Experience). Well...take a moment to listen to the story of David McCain. Dave was crushed in a coal mining accident that should have taken his life. He survived - but his most intriguing story is, when teetering between life and death, he was transported to Heaven and had an encounter with his Sav...

Episode #207 In this episode, we hear the inspirational story of how a boy from Appalachia found victory over his struggles. He also found a wife, a Faith and a path from being a 9th grade dropout to a College student with a Business degree. And God ‘ain’t’ done yet!

Episode #207 Listen in to part 3 of a 'revealing, insightful and honest discussion about personal journeys into fullness in the Holy Spirit.' Pastors Bob Pankey and Greg Shelton join host Mark Minor as they share lessons and experiences as well as encouraging the listener to have their own encounters with the God who lives in us - The Holy Spirit. (Note: This discussion was long enough to...

Episode #206 Listen in to part 2 of a 'revealing, insightful and honest discussion about personal journeys into fullness in the Holy Spirit.' Pastors Bob Pankey and Greg Shelton join host Mark Minor as they share lessons and experiences as well as encouraging the listener to have their own encounters with the God who lives in us - The Holy Spirit. (Note: This discussion was long enough to...

Episode #205 Listen in on a ‘revealing, insightful and honest discussion about personal journeys into fullness in the Holy Spirit. Pastors Bob Pankey and Greg Shelton join host Mark Minor as they share lessons and experiences as well as encouraging the listener to have their own encounters with the God who lives in us— The Holy Spirit. (Note: This discussion will be divided into three separate pod...

Episode #204 Take a listen to this intriguing discussion as three long term prison ministry volunteers share their insights and their motivations. Why should an individual or a church consider ‘prison ministry’, what are the benefits and dangers of working with those who are incarcerated? What does the Bible say for us to do. This podcast speaks to the ‘practical’ and spiritual aspects of working...

Episode #203 We live in a world of ‘colorful language’. We cannot exempt ourselves from hearing the everyday terms that often are considered profanity. But what about OUR SPEECH… how should a Christ-follower approach the issue using profanity. Is there or should there be such a thing as a ‘Cussin Christian’. Join Pastor Mark and his guests Pastors Bob Pankey and Greg Shelton for a discussion about...

Episode #202 In this episode enjoy a stimulating discussion as a university professor (Dr. Aaron Mattox) and an attorney and public school board member (Mr. Matt Flanigan) come along side Podcast Host Mark Minor as they discuss the challenges and decisions for parents in the  'education choices' for children. Public school? Home school? Christian schools? Which way should you parents go in...

Episode #201 In this episode enjoy a stimulating discussion as a university professor (Dr. Aaron Mattox) and an attorney and public school board member (Mr. Matt Flanigan) come along side Podcast Host Mark Minor as they discuss the challenges and decisions for parents in the  'education choices' for children. Public school? Home school? Christian schools? Which way should you parents go in...

Episode #200 Today's episode features a discussion on how social media can be used effectively for churches. We discuss the every-changing environment of social media with Tammy Head, Communication and Social Media Director at Whittington Church. Tammy shares philosophies and strategies for managing social media. Listen in and get some insight for using social media for the Great Commission.

Episode #199 Part 2 features a continuing discussion around the topic — ‘Why We Can Believe the Bibles’. In this episode, Mark and his guess zero in on the Textual Evidence for the Bible… how the Bible stacks up against other religious ‘truth sources… Biblical archaeology and so much more. So ‘dig in’ to this episode. And more importantly— dig in to the Bible and discover for yourself the ‘truth t...

Episode #198 It is one thing to know something ‘about’ a subject— and another to believe it to be TRUTH. We know ‘nursery rhymes’ and fantastical stories about ‘make believe worlds’. We know— but we don’t ‘believe’! So… why should we believe the Bible? Is it TRUTH? Can we trust the Words of this most beloved book? In this podcast… and the one to follow… the 24 Minute Bible Presents hosts a rousing...

Episode #197 Is the global phenomenon known as ‘The CHOSEN’— a Bible-focused video retelling of the Life of Jesus— a good thing or a bad thing? Now on its 5th season, the programming has found an audience of over 300 million viewers. Still— there are critics who say the show takes liberties with the Bible record. And even beyond ‘The Chosen’… what should we think about telling Bible stories in vid...

Episode #196 Listen in on today’s episode as Pastors Bob Pankey and Greg Shelton join host Mark Minor as they discuss the variety of Bible translations, which one they use, and important aspects on the background behind some of the favorite translations— from King James to the more modern versions. You will learn, you might enjoy, and we promise it will encourage you to go deeper in your study of...

The 24 Minute Bible Presents - Episode #195 Welcome to our new and exciting podcast format for this, the 24 Minute Bible Presents! Topics, personal stories and engaging discussions— all focused around God amazing word— the Bible. Our guest today is Worship Leader Justin Holman as he shares his unique insights into the Biblical topic: a HEART of WORSHIP.

Episode #194 Revelation is the BOOKEND of Genesis. What was LOST in the Garden (Genesis 1-3) will be RESTORED with the return of Christ and the Judgment of the rebellious world system called BABYLON. Paradise lost… Paradise redeemed. So much to look at in the words of Jesus spoken to and recorded by the Apostle John. What the Lord began is now restored. Satan’s work is Vanquished. We will rule and...

Episode #193 Imposter will come. Wearing sheep skins they will try to sneak in to the church families— to pollute the Faith, seduce the Faithful and substitute a spirit of Jezebel for the Holy Spirit. THIS is the message of JUDE! Don’t be deceived. This is a ‘spiritual battle’ so keep you ‘spiritual eyes’ open.

Episode #192 In these 3 short letters, penned by the Apostle John, it is easy to see the heart of this aged saint! John is almost 90 years of age. He is the only disciple and possible the only eyewitness left of the events of the Cross! As an old man and a ‘grandfather‘ in the faith, John has deep and personal words to share with his young readers. Those words? Love the Lord… and LOVE ONE ANOTHER.

Episode # 191 Peter had some very public ‘failures’— his thrice denial of Jesus, his rebuke by Jesus, even his rescue from stormy waters after walking upon the sea. Peter was, however, PERSISTENT! He didn’t give up. That resilient and overcoming spirit is evident in 1 and 2 Peter, as he encourages the church to ‘hang in there’ against the very real persecution of King Nero and Roman society. Your...

Episode #190 Practical, down to earth, black and white! That is the book of James. A simple letter to the church, written by the half-brother of Jesus, encouraging us to avoid the lust of the flesh and follow the ‘straight and narrow’ way of the Cross.

Episode #189 For 400 years the Second Temple (the Temple of Jesus’ timeframe) served Israel as the center of Worship. That was about to come to an end. The destruction of the Temple at the hands of the Roman General Titus in 70AD, would signal a change. It would be the end of the Jewish Temple Worship practices— but was the destruction (prophesied by Jesus) a SIGN to Jew and Gentile alike, of a ‘n...

The book of Philemon highlights a very important issue in Bible days… and in our culture today. That issue is SLAVERY! While slavery was a common practice in the New Testament world (approximately one third of the Roman world were slaves), the mission of the Gospel was not to end ‘institutional slavery’ (which it eventually did) but to end ‘personal slavery’ by destroying the darkness of our sin....