Bible Savvy

Exodus stands as a foundational book of the Bible, exploring themes of deliverance, covenants, and God’s presence among His people. In this special bonus episode, Pastor Clayton Keenon is joined by Dr. Carmen Imes, a scholar and author, to provide insights into the rich and transformative lessons found within Exodus. This conversation offers an engaging overview of the text and its significance ac...

Oops… All banter! The Bible Savvy team wraps up 2024 with a special New Year’s episode full of fun conversations (like brainstorming a fandom name for Bible Savvy listeners). Whether you’re closing out the year with fun stories or kicking off 2025 with some laughs, this episode is for you! Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com.

Merry Christmas from the Bible Savvy podcast! In this special short episode, the team shares laughs, cherished traditions, and reflections on God’s goodness during the season. Take a study break and celebrate with great conversations and Christmas memories! Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com .

Are you living out the belief that God is in control? Or have you been acting like you’re God instead? This week, the Bible Savvy team looks at James 4:13-5:6 which strongly calls us to have the right perspective about our will for our lives and our finances. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com .

How does favoritism impact our faith? In James 2:1-13, the Bible Savvy team explores the call to live out God’s mercy in our daily lives. Join the conversation as they unpack this practical and challenging passage. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com .

On this special episode of the Bible Savvy podcast, Pastor Clayton answers the questions you sent in! How do dinosaurs fit into the story of Genesis? Why would God release Satan at the end of the Millennium? (Revelation 20) Who was Cain’s wife? (Genesis 4) Who are the Sons of God? What are the Nephilim? (Genesis 6) Why did Abraham sell out his wife? (Genesis 12) What is the deal with circumc...

In Genesis 45, Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers, offering forgiveness and reconciliation instead of revenge. Join the Bible Savvy podcast team as they unpack this powerful chapter filled with grace, redemption, and God’s faithfulness. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com .

What does God do with our past mistakes? Nearly twenty years after betraying Joseph and selling him into slavery to get rid of him, Joseph’s brothers find themselves unknowingly at his mercy as they re-live a similar story and stand to lose yet another brother. How do the brothers react this time? Join the conversation as the team studies Genesis 44’s themes of redemption, true repentance, a...

On this special episode of the Bible Savvy podcast, Pastor Clayton answers the questions you sent in! • Will my dog be in heaven? • What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (Mark 3)? • Wasn’t Jesus’ hometown Nazareth (Mark 2)? • Did Jesus want people to understand his parables (Mark 4)? • Why did Jesus tell the demonized man to share what happened to him (Mark 5)? • Why are some verses fro...

Does your family have ongoing conflicts in need of resolution? You’re not alone–that’s a common theme reverberating through Genesis. In the early chapter of Joseph’s story, sibling rivalry, pride, favoritism, and resentment rear their ugly heads again. But like Joseph, your story isn’t over yet. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com .

In this week’s Bible Savvy podcast, the team dives into Genesis 32, where Jacob prepares to face his brother Esau after years of sibling rivalry and tension. Join Pastors Courtney, David, and Clayton as they explore themes of reconciliation, transformation, and God’s faithfulness in the midst of family conflict. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com .

How do we navigate Genesis? In this special bonus episode of the Bible Savvy podcast, Pastor Clayton Keenon is joined by author, professor, and scholar Tremper Longman III to discuss the themes, challenges, and more found in the book of Genesis. Tune in for a rich and fascinating overview! Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com .

At the culmination of Abraham’s story, God does something very strange and uncomfortable. He asks Abraham to sacrifice his only son. Study Genesis 22’s difficult story of Abraham and Isaac with the Bible Savvy Podcast Team. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com .

The Bible Savvy Podcast Team dives into Genesis 15, where God makes a covenant with Abram, promising blessings and protection. Join Pastors Clayton, David, and Courtney as they explore how this foundational promise reveals God’s faithfulness amidst fear and doubt. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com .

On this special episode of the Bible Savvy podcast, Pastor Clayton answers the questions you sent in! • In Revelation 22, Jesus said he was coming soon, but more than 2000 years have passed. How is that soon? • Why can’t we predict when Jesus is coming back? Won’t there be signs Christians can use to tell? • What age will I be in heaven? • In Revelation 14:13, it quotes the Holy Spirit. Are there...

“Follow me.” Many of us are familiar with the words that Jesus used to call the disciples, but that’s not the first time God has called someone to leave everything and journey to something new. Study the start of Abraham’s journey in Genesis 12 with the Bible Savvy Podcast Team. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com .

The next stop of Bible Savvy takes us to the beginning of everything: the book of Genesis. In the very first chapter, we are given a foundation for us to explore who we are and where we come from. Lean into the beginning of everything in Genesis 1 through the COMMA method with Courtney, David, and Clayton in today’s episode. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com .

Jesus’ death on the cross may be the most commonly known thing about him (along with his resurrection). Many theologians refer to the Gospel of Mark as a “Crucifixion narrative with a long prologue.” So, what does Mark show us as we close in on Jesus’ death? In this episode, the team is slowing down to see and take in the crucifixion of Jesus in Mark 15:21-41. Jump into the...

In the last week of his life on earth, Jesus amazed his enemies by saying, “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.” How does Jesus’ take on Roman taxes affect how we live now? Dig into Mark 12:13-17 with Pastors Courtney, David, and Clayton as they apply COMMA to this extraordinary text. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com .

What did Jesus mean by selling everything you have? Pastors Clayton, David, and Courtney unpack Mark 10, exploring Jesus’ challenging words and life-changing encounters with others in this powerful chapter. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com .

How does Jesus’ healing transform lives? Pastors Clayton, David, and Courtney dive into Mark 5 to explore the healing, faith, and small yet powerful details found in this chapter. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com .

On this special episode of the Bible Savvy podcast , Pastor Clayton answers the questions you sent in! • Do people receive different rewards in heaven based on what they did? • How do I get a message/application out of a list of names? • Why do Ezra and Nehemiah have a problem with marrying foreign women? • Why does Nehemiah confess the sin of his ancestors? • Do you have an opinion on near death...

Where’s a good starting point for reading the Bible? Pastors Clayton, David, and Courtney kick off the next 4 years of the Bible Savvy reading plan with a deep dive into Mark 2. Using the COMMA method, they explore Jesus’ ministry, miracles, and more! New season, new look, same great teaching! Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com .

On this live edition of the Bible Savvy Podcast, Pastors Nikki, Clayton, and Eric dive into Revelation 21:9-22:5. The hosts explore how the end is actually just the beginning. Fittingly, this will be the final episode with Nikki Lucas and Eric Ferris, as they pass the baton to the new crew. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com .

Nearly four years after their first episode, Pastors Nikki, Clayton, and Eric come together for one of their final podcasts as a trio before the new Bible Savvy era begins! Join them as they explore the symbols, meanings, and deeper insights in Revelation 14:1-5. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at biblesavvy.com .