Live the Bible with Wayne Stiles

Our culture is a riptide. I’m talking about that almost irresistible pull the world has on our hearts—those moments when the world’s alternatives to trusting God are easy and available—but deceptive. We know they are lies, so how can we stand strong and live lives of obedience? This episode of Live the Bible will show us how to stay firm in our love for Jesus Christ. Discov...

When you seek answers, where do you look? (Besides Google.) It’s tough to break old habits. Whether it’s cultural bias or preconceived notions, many of us struggle to step outside of our comfortable orbits to gain a larger point of view. In this episode of Live the Bible , we'll look at the seemingly outdated customs found in Leviticus 18 and 19 and find there some surprising lessons....

Can you imagine seeing a list of all your sins? I mean every single sin you have done–and will do? For some of us, we’d be holding a ream of paper the size of a New York phone book! Now imagine all those sins GONE. Every one. In this episode of Live the Bible , we're looking at the good news that God has provided a way for all sins to be gone. We can move from condemned by God to accep...

Do you know what I find so amazing about God’s Word? We can look at an obscure passage written for people in another age and discover a wealth of practical applications we can take and apply to our lives today. And I mean, right now. In this episode of Live the Bible , we’re looking at three tough chapters in Leviticus. It may not be obvious at first, but if you stay with me, we’...

Something is missing. For most of the world, feeling “whole” is like trying to squeeze a handful of sand. The harder they clinch, the more grains slip through their fingers. Wholeness is a futile quest. In this episode of Live the Bible , we’ll look at an often confusing part of the Old Testament that talks about people being unclean. (It has nothing to do with soap, and it also...

Have you noticed how much space the Old Testament devotes to talking about food? Even though the dietary restrictions and kosher laws seem irrelevant for our lives today, there’s a lot we can learn from these sections of Scripture. In this episode of Live the Bible , we’re looking past the dinner plate to what these words have to do with us. (Spoiler: A LOT.). Discover more Christian p...

What does the Bible actually say about Israel, and what does that mean for Christians today? In this episode of Live the Bible , we hear from Dr. Michael Rydelnik, a radio host, teacher at Moody Bible Institute, and Messianic Jew, and look at one of the most debated topics among Christians today: how should followers of Jesus understand Israel? This conversation goes beyond headlines and political...

Today’s prevailing opinion tells you that as long as you’re sincere, you have a seat at God’s table. As long as your good deeds outweigh your bad deeds, the Almighty will give you a thumb’s up. But that’s not quite right, is it? Jesus’ words, “No one comes to the Father except through me,” may sound restrictive. But if He’s right, His words are...

How often do you keep track of other people’s mistakes? In today’s episode of  Live the Bible , I begin by sharing a story I’m not that proud of—when I used to count the mistakes of my English teacher! Yep. Aren’t we glad God doesn’t do the same to us? If you’ve ever felt like your many sins keep you distant from God, this episode offers some great, g...

You’ve probably noticed, but balance is never a one-and-done deal. It takes constant focus. And it’s tough work! Oftentimes the decisions and struggles we face each day pull us in every direction, threatening to knock us off the tightrope. But there is good news. God provides a safety net for us so even if we fall, He helps us keep going. If you need a good boost of encouragement, be s...

If you’re like me, there is something you’d like to change about yourself or your life. As a society, we’re obsessed with self-improvement. As Christians, we’re committed to it. Whether it’s exercise, dieting, or Bible reading, we’re convinced we can do better if only we give it the ol’ college try. While there’s no shortage of motivation for getting...

Here’s a tough question... What one problem in your life, if it were solved today, would make everything better? We tend to focus on symptoms (pain points) rather than on root causes. We want to fix the problems we feel rather than what causes those problems. In this episode of  Live the Bible , we will dig past the surface symptoms to get to a root question we’ve all yearned to a...

When someone does us a favor, we tend to feel obligated to pay back the kindness. It’s just part of who we are. It’s gratitude. Yet when it comes to God’s favor on us, we face a debt we can never repay. So what can we do to express gratitude? This episode of  Live the Bible  teaches us how to respond to the overwhelming favor God has lavished on us. The book of Leviticu...

God is love. But He is more than that. The same Bible also teaches that our Lord is a God of wrath. He loves sinners, but hates sin. So how does God choose which attribute to act on—love or wrath? And how can we know if God accepts us—for sure? To discover the answer, this episode of Live the Bible takes us to a surprising place: the Old Testament book of Leviticus. (That’s no ty...

When’s the last time you received a gift that you didn’t open? Probably never! We can’t wait to unwrap gifts that our loved ones have picked out just for us. But often, that’s exactly what we do with one of God’s greatest gifts. It’s a gift Ruth and Naomi received in real life—in the Bible. In today’s episode of Live the Bible , we’re turning t...

Think of the surprising turning points in your life. I’m talking about those random conversations, chance encounters, and off-the-cuff decisions that seemed insignificant but ended up changing the course of your life. We might chalk these moments up to coincidence, but Scripture shows us otherwise. In this episode of ​ Live the Bible ​ , we’re turning to the book of Ruth to glean the t...

Sometimes it feels like God isn’t doing anything in your life—or worse, like He’s forgotten you. If life has ever crumbled around you, in spite of how hard you prayed, you know the feeling I’m talking about. God is the One we’re supposed to turn to with our disappointments. But where do you turn when God is the One who has disappointed you? In this episode of ​ Live t...

God can work through you. In fact, He already is. We know how God’s grace affects us as individuals—both for salvation and for daily life. But in this episode of Live the Bible , the practical chapter of Titus 3 teaches us how we as individuals can affect others for God. Support the show Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/...

“Be good.” Those two words could summarize most sermons we hear on Sundays. Imagine if that’s all we heard! That would shorten things up a bit, wouldn’t it? In this week’s episode of Live the Bible , the apostle Paul tells us in Titus 2 not only to “be good,” but also HOW to do it. The secret is the grace of God. Support the show

We could summarize most sermons in two words.  "Be good."  Yep, amen. But in this episode of ​ Live the Bible ​ , we'll discover why we should be good— and how we can.  Paul's second chapter to Titus continues our series with practical words for our Christian lives.  Support the show

Think of someone you know who inspires you. Got them in mind? Now think of why they do. If you’re like me, we get inspired by someone’s character more than their accomplishments. You know what? We can be inspiring people too. In this episode of Live the Bible , we start a brand new series on the book of Titus. Paul’s letter to Titus opens in chapter 1 with secrets of an inspiring life. Support the...

What book of the Bible most intimidates you?  For a long time, my answer was Revelation. But when I finally studied Revelation the way you’re supposed to study any book of the Bible—interpreting Scripture with Scripture—it quickly became one of my favorites! Revelation not only reveals what wonderful things lie ahead for those who believe in Christ, it also calls us to action here and now in a pra...

Your walk with God is worth fighting for.  Or at least Scripture says we should think so. The little epistle of Jude begins by urging us to “contend earnestly” for the faith. What does that mean?  And what does it mean for us right now?  In this episode of ​ Live the Bible ​ , we’re digging into Jude’s letter to find out two key steps we can apply today. Support the show

Who in your life has set a bad example?  Perhaps you had a parent who disciplined out of anger. Or a pastor who wielded his Bible like a club. Or a boss who abused his or her power. It’s easy to dismiss such lousy leadership as incompetence, but Scripture says we can learn a lot from a bad example! In this episode of ​ Live the Bible ​ , we’re turning to the book of 3 John to find out what those l...

We love to hear the Beatles croon, “All you need is love.”  And that sounds pretty basic to most of us. But—what is love? And what does it mean to love others?  In this episode of ​ Live the Bible ​ , we’ll open the seldom-seen book of 2 John, where God tells us exactly what love is—and why it must be joined with truth. Love and truth. We need them both.  (Bonus: you get to hear me sing on this ep...