The Chara Project Podcast

What's the difference between good and bad faith? What does it look like to have good faith? What should we be on guard for around having bad faith? Find out as the Chara Project team takes CHARA into Action with Colossians 2:6-7 that says to "continue to walk in him, being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught."  Find out what type of fait...

A popular verse in the Bible, often used around sporting events or tough times is Philippians 4:13, where is says "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." But what is "all things" and what is this verse really talking about. Join the Chara Project team has they bring CHARA into Action as they use Context, History, Author, Research and Apply to study this verse....

What does it mean when the Bible says, “work out your salvation in fear and trembling” in Philippians 2:12? Are we supposed to work FOR our salvation? And is fear our motivation? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA into Action and uncover what this verse is really talking about. This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with ques...

When we see a verse like "Wives submit to your husbands" in Ephesians 5:22, it can often bring a mix of emotions, depending on what your understanding and experience of submit or submission is. But what is the Bible really saying about wives submitting to their husbands? Find out as the Chara Project team brings CHARA into Action to understand what this verse is talking about. This podca...

A go-to Bible passage for many when we think about the topic of grace is Ephesians 2:8-9, where it says, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast."  But what does it really mean to be "saved by grace"?  Find out as the Chara Project team brings CHARA into Action as they...

"Why was the law given?" is the question asked in Galatians 3:19, and is probably a question that a lot of people may have. We can often read the Old Testament, see all of the laws listed in the first 5 books of the Bible and wonder their purpose. Why was the Old Testament Law given?  Find out more about the origin of the law, it's purpose, and how it applies to us today as the Char...

Being "crucified with Christ" sounds harsh. So what did Paul mean when he said, "I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me" in Galatians 2:20? Are we suppose to physically die to gain Christ? Find out as the Chara Project team brings CHARA into Action and uncovers what Paul is talking about in this verse. Spoiler Alert: the answer is very e...

Weakness isn't a good thing in our culture. In fact, we often try to hide our weaknesses from others and not talk about them. So what did Paul mean when he said, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" in 2 Corinthians 12:9? Can power really come from our weaknesses? Find out as the Chara Project team brings CHARA into Action with this verse to und...

It’s not uncommon to hear someone claim that faith is blind. Often what is meant by this statement is that faith is blind to reason. What does it mean to have blind faith? Join the Chara Project team as they showcase how to do a word study on "faith" to understand the relationship between faith and reason. We'll uncover passages like “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet beli...

Does the Bible really say women supposed to stay silent? What does the Bible mean when it says, "Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says" in 1 Corinthians 14:34? Find out as the Chara Project team brings CHARA into Action with this verse to understand what it means. This podcast is also released as a video podc...

We often hear people say “God won’t give you more than you can handle” and they are using 1 Corinthians 10:13 as the Bible reference, which says "God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability." But is this verse talking about sin or suffering? Find out as the Chara Project team brings CHARA into Action and uncovers what the Bible really means in this verse and w...

“We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” is a verse in Romans 8:28 that may be familiar to you. You may have heard it when going through a tough time. But what is the good we can expect? And who is this promise to? Get answers to these questions and more as the Chara Project team brings CHARA to Action with another New Tes...

This is a special Easter edition of The Chara Project podcast, where we're leaning into the significance behind Mark 15:38, within the Easter story when it says "the temple curtain was torn in two, from top to bottom.” This detail is included after Jesus breathed His last breath. Why was it included? What is its significance? Join the Chara Project team as they dive into the Easter story...

Being an "enemy of God" is not a title we would often call ourselves, let alone admit was possible. Yet, we see this concept mentioned in Romans 5:10 when it says, "For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!” How is it possible for a God of love to consider us...

On the Chara Project podcast we've been tackling difficult or confusing passages and this episode's verse is one where there can often find significant disagreement on it's interpretation. What did Peter mean when he said "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit"...

Have you ever heard someone say "The Bible says 'Do not judge'"? In a world where people are constantly concerned of people's judgement against them, the topic of judging can be common. In Matthew 7:1, we see see Jesus say, "Do not judge, or you too will be judged" but what does it really mean? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA in Action and dive int...

Did you ever wonder what Jesus meant by, "If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it" in John 14:14? Can we really ask God anything and get it? Join the Chara Team as they bring CHARA into Action and study this verse to understand the meaning of what Jesus was saying. This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions t...

Ever wondered what the Bible means when it talks about being "born again"? John 3:3&5 both bring up some interesting concepts when Jesus says, "Truly I tell you, unless someone is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God... unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God." Join the Chara Project team as they study John 3:3&5 to und...

The Chara team has been tackling difficult passages of the Bible and we have another one that could come across as quite harsh to hear. What did Jesus mean when He said, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple" in Luke 14:26? Are we really supposed to hate our family to fol...

In Luke 6:38, Jesus said, "Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure — pressed down, shaken together, and running over — will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you." Many people can often take this verse to talk about money. Join the Chara Team as they study this verse to understand what Jesus was really talking about. This podcast...

The Chara team has been tackling difficult and somewhat confusing passages of the Bible and this episode does not disappoint. Join the Chara Project team as we uncover what Jesus meant when He tells a woman asking for help, "it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs." (Mark 7:27, NIV). What does Jesus mean by that? We'll uncover the meaning while walking t...

The Bible talks a lot about the Sabbath - but how does it apply to us today? Join the Chara Project team as we uncover what Jesus meant when He said "Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath" (Mark 2:27, NIV) - and learn what Sabbath is all about! This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this...

Join the Chara Project team as we study a somewhat confusing  passage where Jesus said "Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘ I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’" (Matthew 7:22-23, NIV). This podcast is also released as a video p...

Ever wondered what Jesus meant when He said "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matthew 5:48, NIV)? Join the Chara Project team as they study this seemingly difficult verse to understand what this passage is really telling us! This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episo...

Join the Chara Project team as they walk through how they study the Bible using the Chara Bible Study Guide. This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. For more information about The Chara Project and to access the resources mentioned on this podcast, visit www.thecharaproject.com Support the show