Joy for Today

Everybody trusts in something or someone, even if that someone is themselves. We all exercise faith. But does the object of our faith bring us real, lasting peace, or do we just seem to be surviving from one event to the next? Listen in as we discuss the peace only Jesus can provide, even in the midst of tribulation! Send us Fan Mail

Following Jesus isn’t just about being willing—it’s about surrendering. In this week's episode, we explore the weight of truly following Christ, the difference between emotional willingness and committed surrender, and the things that often hold us back: selfishness, excuses, and the desire to follow on our own terms. Jesus calls us to more than words—He calls us to daily action. Send us Fan...

Coming off the celebration of our nation’s independence, this week’s sermon, and our conversation, shift the focus to something far more essential: our dependence on God. In this episode, we reflect on Pastor’s message from Galatians 6:14, exploring how the Christian life is marked by a  dependence on Christ for our identity, our strength, and our purpose. While culture champions self-reliance, we...

Does what we say we believe match up with how we actually live our day-to-day lives? This is an important concept throughout the book of James and something that God wants us to understand. Join us as we discuss some biblical measurement from James 4 that we can use to properly evaluate our walk with the Lord.  Send us Fan Mail

What do you feel like when you are having a bad day, a bad week, a bad year, ...or even a bad life? On the other hand, how do you feel when things in life are going great? We usually think of the happy or sad emotions we experience, but what about the lasting joy that can rest in the truth of the goodness of God? Listen along as we talk about the affect God should have on our everyday living!  Sen...

There is more written about David than almost anyone else in the Bible. We get to see how he was called a man after God's own heart, but we also get to see the incredible ways he allowed his family to become divided and dysfunctional. Join us as we discuss David, fatherhood, and the long-lasting impact fathers have in the spiritual lives of their families.  Send us Fan Mail

Listen in as Pastor Sam and Pastor Dusty have the privilege to interview one of the most senior members of Bible Baptist Church, Mrs. Polly Garlow! Mrs. Polly always seems to have a joyful spirit, and as you listen, you will hear how it comes from her relationship with the Lord. We pray the episode is an encouragement to you! Send us Fan Mail

Think about it ...who are you really trying to impress? Do you ever say "yes" to someone or something without thinking about why you are saying yes, or if yes is the best answer? James 4:4 confronts us with our decisions and asks us to consider how we live our daily lives. Join us as we have a conversation about who we are really choosing to be our friends! Send us Fan Mail

We rarely think of ourselves as selfish, but in reality we probably think more of ourselves and about ourselves than anyone or anything else. The Bible says that we can even be guilty of desiring things, even asking for things, that will provide us more hurt than harm. Join us as we discuss what selfishness can bring on this week's Touching Monday podcast episode! Send us Fan Mail

It is possible that we can be our own worst enemy, but maybe not in the way we might think! God shares His perfect understanding of the human condition when He teaches us that our problems often stem from our own selfish desires. And those desires might not be only harming us, but others around us as well. Join us as we talk about facing our own selfishness on this week's Touching Monday podc...

We made it to ten episodes! Thank you for listening! Would you consider yourself a wise person? If so, what kind of wisdom do you operate your life from? The Bible gives us a measuring stick for us to judge exactly what kind of wisdom we possess; earthly or heavenly. What does your wisdom produce? Join us as we discuss the traits that are produced by heavenly wisdom! Send us Fan Mail

Mary is one of the celebrated mothers in Scripture, but ultimately we understand that she celebrated her firstborn Son, Jesus Christ. This is the same Person we should be celebrating today; the Saviour of every person who comes to a relationship with God through Him. How well do you honor Him in your own life? Join us as we talk about Luke 1:46-54 this week! Send us Fan Mail

We are back in James 3 this week, where God explains to us a stark contrast between Godly wisdom and earthly wisdom. Although we don't always think about them, there are consequences to the decisions we make on a daily basis. These two types of wisdom produce two very different types of fruit! Join Mike, Dusty, and special guest Todd Garlow, as they discuss James 3:14-16 this week! Send us Fa...

There are many people who possess knowledge, but there are far fewer who practice biblical wisdom with the knowledge they possess. God has given us wonderful truth in His Word, but the decision to use that knowledge in the way He desires lies with each of us! Join us as we discuss how we can live a wise, practiced faith throughout this week! Send us Fan Mail

Finishing some task or goal usually brings a sense of accomplishment; but with the salvation of our souls, we can never complete the transaction! Thankfully, Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection have paid the death penalty our sin requires AND they provide the righteousness we need to enter Heaven for eternity. This truth has all kinds of implications for our daily lives, so join us as we t...

Hello everyone! This is just a quick note to let you all know that we are taking a one-day break, and we will return tomorrow with a brand-new episode of Touching Monday! Check back on Tuesday (April 22nd) afternoon for our next episode!  Send us Fan Mail

What do the words you use daily say about you? What about the words you use to speak about others, or even about the Lord, say about you and the condition of your heart? James says that we can give God praise with one breath and then speak evil of others with the next. Join us as we discuss this confrontational passage of Scripture!  Send us Fan Mail

We are imperfect people, living in an imperfect world that is cursed by sin. Thankfully, God gives us His free gift of grace! But what are we doing with that grace, and how might we waste the grace God provides? Join us as we discuss, and welcome our first special guest to our Touching Monday segment, Mr. Tyler Gordon, one of the deacons here at Bible Baptist! Send us Fan Mail

God continues to address the matter of the tongue in James 3:5-8, and His truth isn't very flattering! So how often does your speech match the description God gives us in these verses? How can we "extinguish" the fire our tongues can cause?  Join us as we discuss the application from James 3:5-8!  Send us Fan Mail

The Bible has so much to say about joy! It is God's will for us to have fulness of joy, but what is it, how do we keep it, and what things might rob us of our joy? Listen to this first episode of our monthly Joy for Today podcast as Pastor Sam, Dusty, and Mike are joined by a very special guest. We believe you will be encouraged by the discussion! Send us Fan Mail

With James 3:1-5, God addresses our tongue, and how powerful it can be. What if your conversations were recorded and then replayed publicly? Does our speech please the Lord and magnify Him ...or does it convey something else that is in our heart? Join us as we discuss how James 3:1-5 applies to our everyday living! Send us Fan Mail

James 2:14-26 presents three differing types of faith: Dead faith (vs.14-18), demonic faith (vs.19-20), and dynamic faith (vs.21-26). So, what does this mean for us and how do we apply this truth to our daily living? What kind of faith do you have? Join us as we discuss this practical passage and how it can be used as a measuring stick for our walk of faith as believers in Christ. Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to Joy for Today, a weekly podcast from Bible Baptist Church in Beckley, West Virginia. In our "Touching Monday" episodes, youth leader Michael Humber and Assistant Pastor Dusty Brian will discuss Sunday's Bible messages and make application for practical living throughout the week. The monthly "Joy for Today" episodes will also include our Lead Pastor, Sam Green,...