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Love The Word

Religion EN ↓ 53 episodes

Love the Word Podcast is hosted by the River Community Church, located in Cookeville, TN. Love the Word’s goal is to help you not only learn about the Bible, but to cultivate a deeper love for it so that we as the Church can faithfully love God, love people, and impact the world. We believe the Bible is God’s Word and is relevant to our lives today. This year, 2025, we have committed to read through the Bible as a church. So, we invite you to come on the journey with us and discover who God is and how to walk with HIm.

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Episodes

Episode 27 ft. Melonie Wagner: Prophets Were Weird Guys 09.07.2025 31:38

On this episode of Love the Word, Alex is joined by Melonie Wagner as they discuss some of the prophets and how truly weird they were!

Episode 26 ft. Lucas Payne: the Bible Bleeds Jesus 02.07.2025 29:32

Alex is joined this week by Lucas Payne as they discuss Isaiah and how no matter where you are in the Bible, Jesus is prevalent!

Episode 25 ft. CJ Kilgore: Why is Sin Such a Big deal? 25.06.2025 26:20

This week, Alex is joined by CJ Kilgore as they talk about sin and why God hates it and how we can live a life not bound by sin or shame!

Episode 24 ft. Chris Beery: Have You Heard the Story of Jonah? 18.06.2025 31:22

Chris Beery joins Alex this week as they discuss the story of Jonah, but more importantly the kind of man Jonah was and the kind of God we serve!

Episode 23 ft. Sam Correll: Terrible Kings and God's Love 11.06.2025 29:20

This week Alex is joined by Sam Correll as they talk about how nothing can separate us from the love of God!

Episode 22 ft. Alex Fisher: Fire and a Whisper 04.06.2025 27:38

This week, the roles are flipped and Ethan Bohannon interviews Alex as they discuss God showing up in a blaze of fire, but also talking to his children through a whisper!

Episode 21 ft. Dean McKenzie: Is Marriage Really Important? 28.05.2025 25:34

Dean McKenzie joins Alex as they discuss Song of Solomon and the importance of marriage!

Episode 20 ft. Cindy Wilson: Joy in the Grief 21.05.2025 24:54

Alex is joined by Cindy Wilson as they talk about life's hardships and how we can have joy in them!

Episode 19 ft. Nathan Strong: Let's Parent! 14.05.2025 27:38

Nathan Strong comes back on to join Alex as they discuss some Old Testament examples of parenting and how we can honor God through our parenting!

Episode 18 ft. Melonie Wagner: Can You Choose a Favorite Psalm? 07.05.2025 27:42

Melonie Wagner comes back to join Alex this week as they discuss the Psalms and different things we can learn through reading them!

Episode 17 ft. Rashelle Hurtado: What Does it Mean to Dwell With God? 30.04.2025 25:04

This week, Rashelle joins Alex as they discuss what it means to dwell with God and how that can be skewed in our society today!

Episode 16 ft. Chris Turner: The Psalms 23.04.2025 28:16

This week, Alex is joined by Chris Turner as they begin discussing the Psalms!

Episode 15 ft. Sam Luke: Still David? Why is He So Important? 16.04.2025 29:40

Alex is joined by Samuel Luke as they continue to discuss the life of David and his choices and what we can learn from his actions and mistakes.

Episode 14 ft. Melissa Tiebout: The Importance of Speaking with God 09.04.2025 30:06

This week, Alex is joined by Melissa Tiebout as they discuss some of David's life and how constantly speaking with the Lord can radically change your life.

Episode 13 ft. Ethan Bohannon: Obedience Isn't that Hard 02.04.2025 27:52

Alex is joined by Ethan Bohannon as they discuss the downfall of Saul, as well as, some interesting questions that many people may have while reading the Old Testament!

Episode 12 ft. Carisa Turner: Samson, Samuel, and God's Gifts 26.03.2025 36:28

This week, Carisa Turner joins Alex as they discuss some of the "heavy hitters" in the Old Testament including Samson and Samuel!

Episode 11 ft. Heather McAfee: Small Changes Equal Terrible Outcomes 19.03.2025 24:58

Alex is joined by Heather McAfee as they discuss the book of Judges and how even small decisions can lead to outcomes that effect generations!

Episode 10 ft. Jim Fox: The Promised Land 12.03.2025 29:06

They made it! The Israelites finally make it to the promised land, but some crazy things happen before they get there and Jim Fox joins Alex to talk all about it!

Episode 9 ft. Ethan Woods: Sin Destroys Everything 05.03.2025 31:18

The RIver's Creative Director, Ethan Woods, joins Alex this week as they continue discussing some of the laws and how sin WILL destroy everything, but thankfully we serve a just God!

Episode 8 ft. Erika Blair: Anxiety, Laws, and God's Plan 26.02.2025 30:46

This week, Erika Blair joins Alex as they talk about some of the laws God put in place and why, as well as, trusting God and his plan!

Episode 7 ft. David Burnett: Put Down the Newspaper 19.02.2025 27:30

On episode 7, Alex is joined by David Burnett as they discuss what it means to have a desire for God's word!

Episode 6 ft. TJ Overstreet: A Talking Donkey? 12.02.2025 30:52

This week, TJ Overstreet joins Alex as they discuss God's providence and one of the most bizarre miracles in all of scripture!

Episode 5 ft. Cindy Wilson: Just Stop Complaining and Trust God 05.02.2025 27:26

On this week's episode, Alex is joined by Cindy Wilson as they discuss the Israelites and how they seemed to just not trust God even though he had shown up for them time and time again!

Episode 4 ft. Dean McKenzie: Why Aaron? Why a Golden Calf? 29.01.2025 32:14

In episode 4 of Love The Word, Alex is joined by Dean McKenzie as they talk about Moses and the Israelites, and specifically the interesting situation with a golden calf!

Episode 3 ft. Paul Stouder: Shoutout to the "Prince of Egypt" 22.01.2025 26:28

In episode 3, Paul Stouder joins Alex as they discuss Moses and how even though he didn't want to be chosen by God, he was still used by God to bring freedom to His people!