Live the Bible with Wayne Stiles

“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're discovering why we should be good—and how we can . Paul's second chapter to Titus continues our new 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 inspirin...

How can you keep your mind focused on God? A tough task! The culture around us serves as a serious distraction, and it's too easy forget God in our day-to-day lives. But the Lord gave us help.  In this episode of Live the Bible , we're learning from Acts 18 a simple habit to keep our minds focused on truth instead every day. Support the show

Trying to open a locked door stops you cold.  When we're following God, sometimes those locked doors bounce us in a brand new direction we never considered. In this episode of Live the Bible , we're learning from the apostle Paul in Acts 16 how God uses closed doors to redirect us into where God wants us to go. Support the show

What does the Bible say about the Kingdom of God? Ask five people this question, and you'll get six different answers. In this episode of Live the Bible , we're discovering why it's so important to read the Bible—and how to do so—with a filter to see the Kingdom of God throughout Scripture. You'll get perseverance, passion, hope, and a deeper understanding of God's Word. S...

"Faith without works is dead." Okay... but what does that mean exactly? The book of James helps us make sense of this tough statement. This episode of Live the Bible addresses three final questions from our five-part Q&A series—all about how we can apply God's Word in our lives. Support the show

Do we have guardian angels? Will we have jobs in Heaven? And are there multiple cities in Heaven? In this special Q&A episode of Live the Bible , we address topics ranging from angels and prodigals to women and the Holy Spirit. These questions may spur others, but I hope they give you comfort and confidence that the Lord knows all and we can glean insight from the Word of God. Support the show

As Christians, how do we address this woke generation about sensitive social issues? This is one of the many important questions we discuss in this special Q&A episode of Live the Bible. We're discussing what the Bible urges us to do when bringing the gospel to our world. We'll also address issues like prophecy and even foot-washing. Don't miss it! Support the show

One event, more than any other, reminds us that personal failure does not remove us from God's plan. In fact, this event shows us that the success of God's plan does not depend on our performance. In this episode of Live the Bible , we look at Mark 15–16 and the essence of what makes Christianity true. Remove this, and we’re just another naive religion putting our hopes in wishful thinki...

How can we live our lives well to the end? Especially when we have been rejected or even betrayed? How did Jesus do it? God's Word shows us how as well. In this episode of Live the Bible , we look at Mark 15 and Jesus’ example of living well to the end. Jesus committed Himself to the Father—even when following His leading was hard. We can do the same—even when it's difficult.  Support th...

At times, we remember our failures. Something triggers a memory—and wham! We have a flashback of a failure we did years ago. Now what? In this episode of Live the Bible , we look at Peter's failure in Mark 14, and Jesus' reminder that our memories don’t have to haunt us. Instead they can become a memory of something far, far better. This is an episode so essential for us to hear again an...

How can we be faithful to God when we’re not strong enough to do it? This episode of Live the Bible is where the rubber meets the road in our Christian lives. Jesus takes us to Gethsemane in Mark 14, and He models how to rely on God for strength in moments of vulnerability. The peace we long for in life lies on the other side of one decision we can make today. Support the show

We want to be faithful and follow God, but there's one problem. We’re not strong enough to do it. In this episode of Live the Bible , we look at Mark 14 where Jesus reminds us we have a traitor we have to watch out for. This intensely practical two-part episode shows us Jesus’ example of what to do when our want-to is willing but our can-do is weak. Support the show

Jesus held up a special woman as an example to follow. In fact, more Scripture is devoted to her than to ten of the twelve disciples! In this episode of Live the Bible , we look at Mark 14 and meet a disciple of Jesus who didn't write any scripture, didn't preach any messages, wasn't one of the twelve disciples, and she never performed any miracles.  Why is she so significant for us...

What’s next in biblical prophecy? In this episode of Live the Bible , we get a peek at the end of the story from Jesus’ own lips in Mark 13. The Lord not only tells us what’s coming next in biblical prophecy, but He tells us what to do until then. By the way, there’s nothing like learning biblical prophecy while looking at the places where it will occur. I invite you to come with me and experience...

If someone asked Jesus what the most important thing in life is, wouldn't it be great to know to know His answer? They did, in fact—and His answer was crystal clear. In this episode of Live the Bible , we will hear Jesus' words from Mark chapter 12. His refreshing answer is a great way for us to hit reset on our lives and our priorities—and get clarity on what matters most. In fact, I’ll...

You will likely be misunderstood, misquoted, labeled a misfit, and shunned by others—just like Jesus. How will you deal with it? In this episode of Live the Bible , we look at Mark 11–12 and see Jesus as our model of how we can have a mindset that pushes through the fog when other people treat us unjustly. God sees it all. One day, all we’ve been waiting for will occur. Until then, Jesus shows us...

Jesus is looking for fruit. I don't mean apples and oranges—but fruit in our lives. In fact, He wants to find three kinds of fruit in your life. In this episode of Live the Bible , we look at Mark 11 see the Triumphal Entry of Jesus as He begins the Passion Week. As Christians, bearing fruit for God is essential. Thankfully, Jesus shows us how. Support the show

If Jesus were to ask you what you’d like Him to do for you, how would you answer What an opportunity! Actually, Jesus did ask that question twice—and got two totally different responses. In this episode of Live the Bible , we’ll learn from Mark 10 which response Jesus applauded. What exactly should we want from God? The answer is challenging—and so encouraging. Support the show

Have you ever heard someone answer a question before they answer the question Jesus was a Master at that. “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Christ’s answer to that question may surprise you! It shocked His disciples. In this episode of Live the Bible from Mark chapter 10, we look at what Jesus says about the surprising requirement for eternal life. It's the best bad news you'll e...

Ask 10 different people on the street (or in the church) what God’s view on marriage is, we’ll likely get 11 different answers. Thankfully, the Word of God gives us an anchor that keeps us from groping in a sea of opinions. In this episode of Live the Bible , Jesus tells us in Mark 10:1–12 what God says about marriage and divorce. Once we know what God’s Word says, the true challenge becomes follo...

This week we've reached the #1-most-popular episode from 2023. Drum roll... Many of us grew up with a mixed bag of experiences that hurt a whole lot. And while our upbringing certainly shaped our lives, it doesn't define us. Only God defines us. (Please read that again.) This episode of Live the Bible takes us to 2 Kings 22 and shows us how Josiah walked with God in spite of his terrible...

The second-most popular podcast from 2023 grabs a hammer and nails to help us build a fence. Here's why. Your property probably has a fence—and for good reason. A fence acts mostly as a boundary, letting someone know to stay in or to stay out. God's Word is like a fence too—and for good reason. In this episode of Live the Bible , we see a man who didn't just ignore the fences of God...

God is love. But so much more... As we count down the top 5 podcasts from 2023, we find #3 answering a VERY important question. 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 the rich book of Leviticus to discover the timeless truths that help us know without a doubt th...