Back To The Bible Daily

In this Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen reflects on John 21:15–19 and the pastoral scene where Jesus meets Peter by the after his denials. Hear how Jesus lovingly readdresses failure, invites honest restoration, and recommissions a fallen disciple to “feed my sheep.” This short episode encourages anyone carrying past shame to bring it back to Christ and receive healing and a renewed calli...

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he slows down with Matthew 6:5–13 to ask: what is prayer and why does it work? This episode clears away common misconceptions—prayer isn’t performance or a magic formula—but a relational practice that orients us to God, aligns us with His priorities, and invites us to participate in how He works. Read — Read Matthew 6:5–13 Reflect — Consider: Am I...

In this Back to the Bible Daily episode, Braden Pedersen explores Romans 8:28 — “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” He clarifies common misunderstandings, explaining what Paul actually means by “all things,” “work together,” and the true “good” toward which God is working: our transformation into the likene...

Braden Pedersen explores what the Bible really teaches about the Sabbath—how it’s rooted in creation (Exodus 20:8–11), reframed by Jesus (Mark 2:27–28), and meant to be a life-shaping rhythm of stopping, worship, trust, and hope. This short episode invites you to rethink Sabbath beyond rules: to cease from normal work, center worship on God, practice a weekly rhythm of rest, and see Sabbath as a s...

Braden Pedersen leads a short, grounding devotional on Proverbs 16:9, helping anyone stuck in decision-making anxiety. He explains how planning and prayer work together with God’s sovereignty, offers biblical examples of redirected paths, and gives practical next steps so you can move forward without paralyzing fear. Listen for honest encouragement to plan well, seek wisdom, and trust God to estab...

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he walks through Mark 2:1–12, the dramatic account of a paralyzed man lowered through a roof. This episode highlights the faith of friends who refuse to be stopped, Jesus’ surprising first move—pronouncing forgiveness—and how a visible healing confirms His authority. Short, vivid, and practical, this devotional will help you see why Jesus addresse...

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he explains what the New Testament actually says the church is: not a building or an event, but a living, diverse, interdependent body united to Christ by the Spirit. Using 1 Corinthians 12:12–27, Braden uncovers how our identity in Christ shapes our belonging, service, and relationships in a local church—and why isolation keeps the body from flou...

Join Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen as he centers our day on Hebrews 4:12 and the life-changing power of Scripture. In this episode Braden explains why the Bible feels both comforting and confronting—how God’s living, active Word exposes motives, comforts the broken, and shapes us over time. Listen to be challenged to slow down, let Scripture speak, and respond in trust rather than s...

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he walks through James 4:6–10, unpacking why pride so often hides beneath our best intentions and how Scripture calls us into active, confident humility. This short devotional helps you spot quiet pride, understand God’s posture toward the proud and the humble, and take practical steps to draw nearer to God. Read — Read James 4:6–10. Focus on the...

In this Back to the Bible Daily devotion, Braden Pedersen walks Psalm 42:1–11 with anyone who knows the quiet ache of feeling far from God. Rather than dismissing the pain, he models honest lament, remembers past nearness, and teaches how to speak truth back to a discouraged soul so hope can be reclaimed. This short episode gives practical encouragement for seasons of spiritual dryness and points...

Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen explores 2 Chronicles 20:1–25, where King Jehoshaphat faces an overwhelming enemy, turns to God in honest prayer, worships before the outcome, and watches God fight on his behalf. This episode invites you to see how remembering God’s character, admitting your limits, standing firm, and worshiping in the storm reshape how you face battles you cannot win...

Many Christians can clearly describe the Father and the Son but feel uncertain about the Holy Spirit. In this Back to the Bible Daily episode Braden Pedersen explains who the Holy Spirit really is and what He does—living in believers, teaching and reminding us of Jesus’ words, convicting our hearts, producing spiritual fruit, interceding in prayer, and empowering us for obedience and witness. List...

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he centers on Micah 6:8 and explores God’s simple but demanding call: do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God. This brief devotional contrasts empty religious ritual with a lived faith, explains the weight of “do,” the covenant meaning of "hesed" (steadfast love), and how humility shapes faithful action—plus practical prompts to h...

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he examines 1 Timothy 6:6–10, 17–19 (ESV) and asks what the Bible really says about money. This short episode reframes “gain” as godliness with contentment, warns against the quiet danger of loving wealth, and offers practical biblical guidance for how to hold possessions without idolizing them. Listen for a clear, pastoral challenge to let genero...

Welcome to Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen. In this episode Braden walks through Romans 7:15–25 (and points forward to Romans 8:1), addressing the frustration of battling the same sin repeatedly. He shows how even mature believers (like Paul) face ongoing conflict between desire and action, why shame and withdrawal aren’t the answer, and how true freedom begins by fixing our eyes on C...

Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen — In this episode Braden reflects on 1 Kings 19:1–18 and walks with Elijah from a dramatic victory to a place of deep exhaustion. Instead of more spectacle, God meets Elijah first with food, rest, and a quiet, restorative presence. Listen for encouragement about spiritual burnout, honest lament, and how God renews purpose and companionship in the quiet....

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he explains what the phrase "the fear of the Lord" really means—why it's not terror or mere polite respect, how it serves as the foundation of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10), and how a healthy, Christ-centered awe reshapes decisions, sin, worship, and relationships. This short devotional invites you to recover a reverent, humble posture that deepens love...

Welcome to Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen. In this episode Braden examines Psalm 46:10 in its turbulent context — not as a soft call to quiet, but as a command to stop striving and trust God’s sovereignty amid chaos. You’ll hear why “Be still” means laying down control, how that truth frees action without anxiety, and a practical prompt to release one thing into God’s hands today. Re...

Join Braden Pedersen for today's short, powerful daily devotion grounded in James 3:5–10. He explores how the Bible portrays the tongue—not as a small, harmless thing but as a force that reveals the heart and shapes lives. This episode warns against careless words, explains why the issue is ultimately a heart problem, and points toward how deeper spiritual change transforms our speech. 4R Steps Re...

Braden Pedersen leads Back to the Bible Daily through Matthew 26:36–46 reflecting on Jesus in Gethsemane and what to do when you’re dreading what’s ahead. This episode shows how honest prayer, repeated surrender, and quiet obedience helped Jesus face the weight of what was coming—and how that pattern can help you move forward faithfully even when dread lingers. 4R Steps Read: Read Matthew 26:36–46...

Welcome to Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen. In this episode, Braden walks through John 8:1–11 and the powerful story of the woman caught in adultery—a moment where failure is exposed, public, and heavy with shame. Be encouraged to receive God’s forgiveness fully while also responding with a transformed life. Read — Read John 8:1–11 slowly and notice how Jesus responds to both the accu...

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he unpacks what faith is biblically using Hebrews 11:1 and 11:8. Hear a clear, Scripture-based definition of faith as settled confidence in God—not mere feeling or wishful thinking—and see how Abraham’s obedience shows faith in action. This short devotional will challenge you to move in trust when you don’t see the full outcome and to let God’s pr...

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he centers your work on God’s Word through Colossians 3:23. This short devotion reframes everyday tasks — from routine chores to difficult responsibilities — as opportunities to serve the Lord, not merely to earn praise or results. You’ll be challenged to bring full effort, integrity, and steady devotion to what you do, even when no one’s watching...

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he explores what the Bible says about waiting through Psalm 27:13–14. This brief devotion explains why waiting tests what you believe, how biblical waiting is an active posture of strength and courage, and how God uses waiting to form your trust and readiness. Practical encouragement to stay steady in obedience and keep your focus on God’s timing...

Join Braden Pedersen for a short devotional exploring Exodus 3–4 and the familiar pull-back of feeling unqualified when God calls. Using Moses at the burning bush as a starting point, Braden shows how God’s presence — not our readiness — is the basis for obedience. This episode challenges you to move from hesitation to faithful next steps, even when you don’t feel sufficient. Tune in to be encoura...