The Morning Meditation

Welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast. I’m Joe Consford. Today we are reading Revelation chapter 13. This is one of the most sobering chapters in Scripture. It deals with power, authority, deception, and allegiance — and it forces every reader to ask a simple but uncomfortable question: Who do you belong to? Let’s begin. SCRIPTURE READING — Revelation 13 (KJV, selected key passages) And I...

Welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast. I’m Joe Consford. Today is Psalm Day 13 on our 30-day Psalms schedule, which means we’re reading Psalms 61 through 65. These psalms move like a steady climb: from longing… to confidence… to praise… to gratitude. Let’s read. SCRIPTURE READING — Psalms 61–65 (KJV) Psalm 61 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry...

Welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast. I’m Joe Consford. Today we’re reading Acts chapter 13. Acts 13 marks a major turning point in the book of Acts. Up to this point, the church has been growing — now it begins going. This is where the missionary movement truly launches. Let’s begin. SCRIPTURE READING — Acts 13 (KJV, selected key passages) Now there were in the church that was at Antioc...

LECTURE 4 — Christ’s Seven Sayings from the Cross (30 Minutes) Primary Text (KJV) Matthew 27:46 “And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” 0:00–6:00 — Introduction Quiz #9 and #10 Before we examine the sayings themselves, we must understand why there are seven sayings, and why Scripture pr...

Welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast. I’m Joe Consford. On our 30-day schedule, Psalm Day 12 means Psalms 56 through 60. These psalms are written in pressure—when fear is real, enemies are close, and the heart is tired. But they keep coming back to one steady decision: trust God anyway. Let’s read. SCRIPTURE READING — Psalms 56–60 (KJV) Psalm 56 Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would...

Good morning, and welcome to The Morning Meditation Podcast. I’m Joe, and I’m thankful you’re here. Today is Psalm Day 12 in our 30-day Psalms reading plan. We’re reading Psalms 56 through 60 in the King James Version. These psalms are for days when you feel pressure. They’re honest about fear, enemies, uncertainty—and they keep pulling you back to the same anchor: God sees, God hears, and God can...

INTRO Good morning, and welcome to The Morning Meditation Podcast. I’m Joe, and I’m thankful you’re here. Today we’re reading Acts 12 in the King James Version. This chapter has everything: persecution, prison, earnest prayer, an angel in the night, a church gathered together, and a reminder that no king—no matter how proud—can outrank God. Let’s get into the Word. ===================== SCRIPTURE...

===================== INTRO Good morning, and welcome to The Morning Meditation Podcast. I’m Joe, and I’m thankful you’re here. Today we’re reading Proverbs 12 in the King James Version. This chapter is straight-shooting wisdom. It talks about correction, character, work, truth, and the power of your words. If you’ll let it, Proverbs 12 will clean up your thinking and tighten up your daily habits....

INTRO Good morning, and welcome to The Morning Meditation Podcast. I’m Joe, and I’m thankful you’re here. Today we’re reading Revelation 11 in the King James Version. This chapter is packed—measuring, prophecy, two witnesses, opposition, resurrection power, and then that thunderous announcement from heaven that reminds us who really owns the timeline. Let’s get into the Word. =====================...

INTRO Good morning, and welcome to The Morning Meditation Podcast. I’m Joe, and I’m grateful you’re here. Today is Psalm Day 11 in our 30-day Psalms reading plan. We’re reading Psalms 51 through 55 in the King James Version. Let’s settle our hearts. Take a slow breath… and remember: God is not asking you to impress Him today. He’s asking you to come to Him—honestly. Let’s go to the Word. =========...

Episode 60 — Acts 11 Today we read Acts chapter 11. Tomorrow we will read Psalms — Day 11 (Psalms 47–51). INTRO Good morning, and welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast. This is Episode 60. Today, we’re reading Acts chapter 11. Tomorrow morning, we’ll read Psalms Day 11, covering Psalms 47 through 51. Acts 11 shows us the church learning, growing, and adjusting—not changing doctrine, but u...

Episode 59 — Proverbs 11 Today we read Proverbs chapter 11. Tomorrow we will read Acts chapter 11. INTRO Good morning, and welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast. This is Episode 59. Today, we’re reading Proverbs chapter 11. Tomorrow morning, we’ll read Acts chapter 11. Proverbs 11 is about how righteousness shows up in everyday life—not in theory, but in practice. 📖 SCRIPTURE CONTEXT — P...

Episode 58 — Revelation 10 Today we read Revelation chapter 10. Tomorrow we will read Proverbs chapter 11. INTRO Good morning, and welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast. This is Episode 58. Today, we’re reading Revelation chapter 10. Tomorrow morning, we’ll move into Proverbs chapter 11. Revelation 10 is a pause in the action—a moment where God reminds us that His Word still stands in the...

Episode 57 — Psalms Day 10 Today we read Psalms — Day 10 (Psalms 42–46). Tomorrow we will read Revelation chapter 10. INTRO Good morning, and welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast. This is Episode 57. Today, we’re reading Psalms Day 10, which brings us through Psalms 42 to 46. Tomorrow morning, we’ll move into Revelation chapter 10. These psalms are not light reading. They were written fo...

🎙️ Episode 56 — Acts 10 Today we read Acts chapter 10. Tomorrow we will read Psalms — Day 10 (Psalms 42–46). INTRO Good morning, and welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast. This is Episode 56. Today, we’re reading Acts chapter 10—one of the most important turning points in the book of Acts. Tomorrow morning, we’ll read Psalms Day 10, by reading Psalms 42 through 46. 📖 SCRIPTURE CONTEXT —...

Episode 55 🔔 INTRO Good morning, and welcome to The Morning Meditation Podcast. Today is Episode 55. Today we will read Proverbs chapter 10, and tomorrow we will read Acts chapter 10. Proverbs 10 marks a shift in the book of Proverbs. Instead of longer teachings, we now encounter short, sharp contrasts—wisdom and folly set side by side. These verses remind us that daily choices shape long-term ou...

Episode 54 🔔 INTRO Good morning, and welcome to The Morning Meditation Podcast. Today is Episode 54. Today we will read Revelation chapter 9, and tomorrow we will read Proverbs chapter 10. Revelation 9 is one of the most sobering chapters in all of Scripture. It reminds us that God is holy, sin is serious, and judgment is real. Yet even here, we see God’s mercy—because judgment comes with warning...

Episode 53 🔔 INTRO Good morning, and welcome to The Morning Meditation Podcast. Today is Episode 53. Today we will read Psalms Day 9, which includes Psalms 38 through 41, and tomorrow we will read Revelation chapter 9. These psalms bring us into some of the most honest and personal prayers in all of Scripture. They are not polished prayers. They are desperate ones. They remind us that God invites...

🔔 INTRO Good morning, and welcome to The Morning Meditation Podcast. Today is Episode 52. Today we will read Acts chapter 9, and tomorrow we will read Psalms Day 9, which includes Psalms 38 through 41. Acts 9 records one of the most dramatic moments in all of Scripture—the conversion of Saul of Tarsus. This chapter reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace, and no path is too far...

Good morning, and welcome to The Morning Meditation Podcast. Today is Episode 51. Today we will read Proverbs chapter 9, and tomorrow we will read Acts chapter 9. Proverbs 9 is a chapter about two invitations. Both are loud. Both are persuasive. Only one leads to life. As we begin today, take a moment to quiet your heart and ask the Lord for wisdom—not just knowledge, but discernment. 📖 SCRIPTURE...

Good morning, and welcome to The Morning Meditation Podcast. This is Episode 50, and I’m thankful you’re here. Each morning we take a few quiet minutes to read God’s Word, reflect on a true story, and begin our day with our hearts fixed on the Lord. Today we’re reading Revelation chapter 8. And tomorrow, Lord willing, we’ll turn to Proverbs chapter 9. Let’s get our coffee, settle in, and focus our...

Good morning, and welcome to The Morning Meditation Podcast. I’m your host, Joe Consford, and today is Psalm Day 8, which covers Psalms 34 through 37. These Psalms remind us of trust, righteousness, and the steady faithfulness of God. Tomorrow, Lord willing, we will read Revelation chapter 8. Let’s open our hearts and our Bibles. SCRIPTURE READING — Psalm Day 8 (KJV — full text inserted during rec...

Good morning, and welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast. Today, we continue our chapter-by-chapter journey through the New Testament with Acts chapter 8, and tomorrow we’ll turn to our 30-Day Psalms reading schedule and meditate on Psalm Day 8 — Psalms 34 through 37. This podcast exists to help you begin each day with Scripture, a story of faith, and a reflection that points your heart to...

Good morning, and welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast, where we start each day by slowing down, opening God’s Word, and letting Scripture shape our thoughts before the world grabs our attention. I’m your host, Joe Consford, and today we’re reading Proverbs chapter 8—one of the richest passages in the entire book. Tomorrow, we’ll continue our journey through the New Testament as we read...

Good morning, and welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast. My name is Joe Consford, and I’m honored you’ve chosen to start your day in God’s Word. As always, this podcast is built around a simple mission—slow down, breathe, and let Scripture prepare your heart for the rest of the day. If you’re new, you can listen to past episodes or subscribe at consfords.com/podcast . Today’s reading is R...