Bible Study Podcast with Pastor Terry

Thursday October 22, 2026 What if the clearest expression of our love for Jesus is found in how we treat the people others overlook? Today we continue Spiritual Classics by Richard Foster with a reading from Dorothy Day’s “The Long Loneliness”, alongside Matthew 25:31–46. Jesus reminds us that loving Him means caring for the hungry, the stranger, the sick, and those in need. Join us as we reflect...

Wednesday October 21, 2026 Are we so busy doing things for Jesus that we forget to simply be with Him? Today we continue Spiritual Classics by Richard Foster with a reading from Meister Eckhart’s “Sermon 34”, alongside Luke 10:38–42. Through the familiar story of Mary and Martha, we’re invited to examine the tension between activity and attentiveness, serving and sitting at the feet of Jesus. Join...

Tuesday October 20, 2026 What does it really mean to love God—and allow His love to transform the way we live? Today we continue Spiritual Classics by Richard Foster with a reading from Hadewijch of Antwerp’s “Collected Letters”, alongside 1 John 4:7–21. We’re reminded that love is more than a feeling—it is the very nature of God, revealed through Jesus Christ and expressed in how we love others....

Monday October 19, 2026

Thursday, October 1, 2026 What happens when our desire for God becomes a genuine longing to seek Him? Today we continue Spiritual Classics by Richard Foster with a reading from Richard of St. Victor’s “The Mystical Ark”, alongside Song of Solomon 3:1–5. Together, they invite us to consider the soul’s deep hunger for God and the pursuit of His presence. Join us as we reflect on what it means to see...

Wednesday September 30, 2026 What would it look like to live each day with a heart quietly centered on God? Today we continue Spiritual Classics by Richard Foster with Thomas R. Kelly’s “A Testament of Devotion”, alongside the beloved words of Psalm 23. Together, they invite us into a life of deeper trust, inner stillness, and awareness of God’s presence. Join us as we reflect on the Shepherd who...

Tuesday September 29, 2026 What do we do when God’s timing doesn’t match our own? Today we continue Spiritual Classics by Richard Foster with John Milton’s “In My Great Task-Master’s Eye”, alongside Psalm 130. Together, they invite us to wrestle with waiting, purpose, and trusting God when progress seems slow. Join us as we reflect on what it means to wait with hope, trust God’s timing, and remain...

Monday September 28, 2026 What if one of the greatest gifts we can give another person is simply to listen? Today we continue Spiritual Classics by Richard Foster with Paul Tournier’s “A Listening Ear: Reflections on Christian Caring”, alongside Psalm 40:1–8. We’ll reflect on the God who hears our cries, meets us in our need, and teaches us to offer that same attentive presence to others. Join us...

Thursday September 24, 2026 What happens when we slow down long enough to become deeply rooted in the presence and love of Christ? Today we continue Spiritual Classics by Richard Foster with a reading from John Main’s “Moments of Christ: The Path of Meditation”, alongside Ephesians 3:14–21. Paul’s prayer invites us beyond simply knowing about God’s love to actually experiencing its incredible dept...

Wednesday September 23, 2026 What are we chasing—and will it ultimately satisfy? Today we continue “Spiritual Classics" by Richard Foster with a reading from Thomas à Kempis’ “The Imitation of Christ”, alongside Ecclesiastes 1:1–14. Both challenge us to look beyond the temporary pursuits of this world and ask where true meaning and fulfillment are found. Join us as we consider the freedom of...

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 How do we stay centered on what matters most in a life filled with competing demands? Today we continue “Spiritual Classics” by Richard Foster with a reading from Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s “Gift from the Sea”, alongside Proverbs 31:10–31. Together, they invite us to reflect on simplicity, faithfulness, relationships, and the quiet strength of a life rooted in God. Join us...

Monday September 21, 2026 What does it really cost to follow Jesus? Today we continue Spiritual Classics by Richard Foster with a reading from Clare of Assisi’s “Letters to the Blessed Agnes of Prague”, alongside Matthew 8:18–22. Jesus’ call to follow Him challenges our comfort, priorities, and attachments. Join us as we reflect on the freedom of surrender and what it means to choose Christ above...

Thursday, September 17, 2026 What happens when we learn to recognize God’s voice—and have the courage to follow where He leads? Today we continue Spiritual Classics by Richard Foster with a reading from “The Journal of George Fox” alongside Acts 8. Philip’s encounter with the Ethiopian reminds us that God is always at work, often inviting us to join Him in unexpected places. Join us as we reflect...

Wednesday September 16, 2026 What would change if we really trusted God with what we’re worried about today? We continue Spiritual Classics by Richard Foster with Martin Luther’s “The Place of Trust”, alongside Matthew 6:25 –34 and 7:7–11. Jesus invites us to release our anxiety, trust the goodness of our Father, and confidently ask, seek, and knock. Join us as we discover that faith isn’t having...

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 What does it look like to truly pursue God—even when He asks us to surrender what we hold most dear? Today we continue Spiritual Classics by Richard Foster with a reading from A. W. Tozer’s “The Pursuit of God”, alongside Genesis 22:1–18. Abraham’s story challenges us to consider the depth of our trust, the cost of surrender, and whether God Himself is truly our greates...

Monday September 14, 2026 What does it really mean to live a holy life? Today we continue Spiritual Classics by Richard Foster with a reading from Phoebe Palmer’s “The Way of Holiness”, alongside Romans 8:24–35. We’ll reflect on the hope, perseverance, and confidence we have in Christ—and the powerful truth that nothing can separate us from His love. Join us as we consider what it means to pursue...

Thursday September 10, 2026 Today we continue our journey through “Spiritual Classics” by Richard Foster with a reading from J. B. Phillips’ “Ring of Truth”, alongside 2 Corinthians 7. Paul speaks honestly about sorrow, repentance, encouragement, and the joy that comes when our hearts are brought back into alignment with God. What does genuine spiritual growth look like? Today’s reading invites us...

Wednesday September 9, 2026 Today we continue our journey through “Spiritual Classics” by Richard Foster with a reading from Lilias Trotter’s “The Way of the Sevenfold Secret”, alongside John 10:1–14 and 27–28. Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd—the One who knows His sheep, leads them, protects them, and gives them life. Today, we’ll reflect on what it means to recognize His voice and follow Hi...

Tuesday September 8, 2026 Today we continue our journey through “Spiritual Classics” by Richard Foster with a reading from George MacDonald’s “Creation in Christ”, alongside Mark 8:1–21. We’ll reflect on God’s work of renewal in our lives and Jesus’ challenge to His disciples to see beyond their circumstances and remember what God has already done. Join us for Scripture, reflection, and encouragem...

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Today we continue our journey through “Spiritual Classics by Richard Foster” with a reading from John Henry Newman’s “Parochial and Plain Sermons”, alongside Genesis 32:24–30. We’ll reflect on Jacob’s encounter with God and the way genuine encounters with Him can leave us changed. Join us for Scripture, reflection, and encouragement as we seek a deeper walk with God and...

Monday August 31 2026Today we continue our journey through “Spiritual Classics” by Richard Foster with a reading from Catherine Marshall’s “A Closer Walk”, alongside Isaiah 58:3–9. We’ll reflect on what it means to move beyond religious activity into a life that genuinely seeks God and loves others. Join us for Scripture, reflection, and encouragement as we pursue a deeper walk with Jesus. This is...

Thursday, August 27, 2026 Today we continue our journey through “Spiritual Classics” by Richard Foster with a reading from Simone Weil’s “Concerning the Our Father”, alongside Luke 11:1–9. We’ll reflect on the prayer Jesus taught His disciples and what it means to approach God with humility, persistence, and trust. Join us for Scripture, reflection, and encouragement as we deepen our prayer life a...

Monday, August 24, 2026 Today we continue our journey through Spiritual Classics by Richard Foster with a reading from André Louf’s “Teach Us to Pray”, alongside selected passages from the Apostle Paul. We’ll reflect on the invitation to grow in prayer and depend more deeply on God’s presence and grace. Join us for Scripture, reflection, and encouragement as we seek to become more like Jesus.

Wednesday August 19, 2026 Today we continue our journey through Spiritual Classics by Richard Foster with a reading from Thomas Merton’s “The Seven Storey Mountain”, alongside Psalm 1:1–6. We’ll reflect on the path of spiritual formation, the choices that shape our lives, and what it means to be deeply rooted in God. Join us for Scripture, reflection, and encouragement as we seek to grow deeper an...

Tuesday August 18, 2026 Today we continue our journey through Spiritual Classics by Richard Foster with a reading from Joyce Huggett’s “Learning the Language of Prayer,” alongside selections from Psalm 119 . We’ll reflect on what it means to grow in prayer—not simply as something we do, but as a language we learn as we draw closer to God. Join us for Scripture, reflection, and encouragement as we...