Gwen Diaz

My Daily Briefing

Religion EN ↓ 365 episodes

Does the Bible make sense? It will if you read it in chronological order! Come join me on a journey through the story of the Bible in a new and understandable way. My Daily Briefing will make the story of the Bible seem like a good novel!

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Gwen Diaz

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189. Daniel Makes a Decision – Daniel 1 11.01.2024 4:11

Are you willing to trust God and let Him make the final decisions on issues of your conscience? He will never make the wrong decision! Show Notes: ⁠Episode 189 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

188. Trying to Hide in Egypt – 2 Kings 25; Jeremiah 41-44; Ezekiel 30-32; Lamentations 11.01.2024 4:38

Life often doesn’t seem fair. But we need to remember – our understanding is limited to a very small sliver of time. We should never be arrogant enough to think that we are more capable of justice than God. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 188 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

187. Still No Peace in Judah – 2 Kings 25; Jeremiah 40-41 10.01.2024 4:09

We need to be cautious around people who leave no room for God in their hearts. Our job is not to reason with godless people. Our job is to pray for them and stay alert! Show Notes: ⁠Episode 187 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

186. Jerusalem Goes Up in Flames – 2 Kings 25; 2 Chron 36; Jeremiah 38-40 09.01.2024 4:23

It isn’t always the people we know best who treat us the kindest. God always knows where we are and what we need, and He sometimes sends unlikely people to help us and bless us! Show Notes: ⁠Episode 186 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

185. The Siege of Jerusalem – 2 Kings 24-25, 2 Chron 36; Jer 21 09.01.2024 4:49

God never gives up on us. He gives us second, third, fourth . . . and several hundred more chances! No matter how rebellious and sinful we have been, He is willing to forgive us. Have you accepted God’s gift of forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus? Or is your heart too rebellious? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 185 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

184. Babylon Invades Judah – Jer 1-6; 18-20, 2 Kings 23; 31-37, 2 Chron 36 09.01.2024 4:44

God had great plans for His nation, and He showed them mercy many times. But ultimately, they chose to walk away from Him. He allowed them to suffer in order to capture their attention and bring them back to a place of blessing. Are you in a place where God can bless you? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 184 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

183. The Scroll Is Burned – Jeremiah 26; 36; 45 09.01.2024 4:13

There are only two things in this world that are eternal – God’s Word and people. Are you willing to share God’s eternal Word with the people around you? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 183 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

182. Jeremiah and the Broken Pot – Jeremiah 1-2; 2 Kings 23; 2 Chron 36 08.01.2024 4:31

Is God waiting for you to accept the unique role that He has created just for you? Are you putting off serving Him until you are older and have your life ‘put together’ like Jeremiah was hoping to do? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 182 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

181. God’s Messengers Are Mocked – Zephaniah 1-3; Nahum 1-3; Habakkuk 1-3 08.01.2024 5:16

When we faithfully obey God’s Word, we don’t need to fear what is going to happen in the future. God will handle all the details justly and righteously. Do you trust Him? Are you able to relax and let Him be in control? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 181 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

180. The Golden Calf Is Finally Destroyed – 2Kings 23; 2 Chron 35 07.01.2024 4:30

Josiah lived during a tremendously wicked time, yet he was willing to stand strong for God. He knew that only a few people would really listen to him, and that disaster would still come. Are you willing to be a bright light in a dark place even if only one person takes notice? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 180 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

179. The Book Is Found – 2 Kings 22; 2 Chronicles 34 07.01.2024 4:27

God’s words are very powerful – not only when He speaks them out loud, but when they are written and read as well. They are recorded for us in the Bible . Reading and listening to God’s words can change our hearts and our minds – and ultimately our circumstances. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 179 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

178. A Very Wicked King Is Forgiven – 2 Kings 21-22; 2 Chron 33-34 07.01.2024 4:28

Because of stories like Manasseh’s, we know that God can (and will) rescue anyone – no matter how bad they are! Is there someone you know who seems desperately lost? Smile as you think about Manasseh. Then begin praying regularly for a chance to share God’s love with them! Show Notes: ⁠Episode 178 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

177. A Summary of Isaiah’s Prophecies – Isaiah 1-12 06.01.2024 5:04

God wants to be the One to protect us and bless us. Our relationships must always honor Him – not ourselves. Do you have some “alliances” you need to rethink? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 177 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

176. Fifteen More Years: 2 Kings 20; 2 Chron 32; Isaiah 38-39 06.01.2024 4:27

How often do you take credit for your successes instead of acknowledging God’s role? God is intricately involved in everything we do. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 176 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

175. An Army of Dead Men – 2 Kings 19; 2 Chron 32; Isaiah 37 06.01.2024 4:31

God’s solutions for our problems are always so much bigger and better and wiser than our own. Life is tough when we try to manage it on our own. But it is so much easier – and a whole lot more fun – when we allow God to be in control! Show Notes: ⁠Episode 175 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

174. God Sends the Assyrian Army Home- 2 Kings 18-19; 2 Chron 32; Isaiah 36-37 06.01.2024 5:16

Have you learned to talk to God first – before you try to fix things yourself? He loves to rescue us when we call on Him. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 174 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

173. Hezekiah Turns Things Around in Judah – 2 Kings 18; 2 Chronicles 29-31 05.01.2024 4:12

God is much more pleased with “seeking hearts” than He is with “ceremonial rituals.” It is not our job to judge whether someone is “clean enough” or “worthy enough” to worship Him. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 173 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

172. Israel Is Scattered All Over the World – 2 Kings 17 05.01.2024 4:46

Are you willing to be different? To be holy? To be set apart? It makes a huge difference to the way your story will end! Show Notes: ⁠Episode 172 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

171. King Ahaz – a Very Wicked King in Judah – 2 Kings 16; 2 Chron 28; Isaiah 7 04.01.2024 5:19

Ahaz was so busy trying to find his own solutions for his problems that he didn’t take time to listen to God. Do you take the time to talk to God and listen to Him? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 171 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

170. Israel Falls Apart – 2 Kings 14-15; 2 Chronicles 28 04.01.2024 5:18

God is patient! He provides many opportunities for all of us to know Him and worship Him – just like He did for the Israelites. Is He waiting for you to stop worshiping other things and worship only Him so that He can pour out His blessings on you? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 170 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

169. Hosea Loves Gomer – Hosea 1-14 04.01.2024 4:40

God loves each one of us with “Loyal love”. Are you allowing yourself to experience and enjoy this love? Or do you keep running away from Him and suffering the consequences? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 169 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

168. Kings Uzziah and Jotham of Judah – 2 Kings 15; 32-38; 2 Chron 26-27 03.01.2024 4:29

How do you respond when someone tries to correct you? Do you take the time to examine your actions, or do you respond in anger? Anger is a sure indication of pride, and just a few moments of angry pride can wipe out a lifetime of accomplishments. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 168 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

167. Amos Prophesies Against Israel – Amos 1-9 03.01.2024 4:34

Do you? Do you actively help the poor? When you do, does it come from your heart – or just from your wallet? Show Notes: ⁠Episode 167 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

166. Jonah Gets Angry – Jonah 3-4 03.01.2024 4:02

Do you find yourself more concerned about your own physical comfort than you are about someone’s eternal life? Lost people matter to God (no matter how bad they are)! They are His #1 priority! Show Notes: ⁠Episode 166 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

165. Jonah Gets Wet – Jonah 1-2 02.01.2024 4:31

Is there someone in your life who has done hurtful things to you, yet you know God wants you to share His love with them? Your willingness to stay in their lives and be nice might surprise them enough to make them turn around and look at Jesus. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 165 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠