The One Year Bible Podcast 2026

Day 207 of the One Year Audio Bible Experience. It's like a divine family reunion, as we journey through the long lineage from Adam to Abraham, the twelve sons of Israel, and down to David's descendants. In Romans, Paul posits that God's patience allows both objects of wrath and mercy to coexist, underscores Israel's zeal without knowledge, and asserts that Christ is the end of the law for righteo...

Day 206 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Hosea 12-14 underscores Israel's history of stubbornness and the dire consequences of forgetting God, but also highlights God's forgiving nature, offering a path back to a fruitful relationship if they forsake idols. In Romans, Paul grapples with Israel's rejection of Christ, affirming God's sovereign choice in showing mercy and hardening hearts, while...

Day 205 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Israel's partying with false idols earns them a divine reprimand and an appointment with consequences. Despite Israel's rebellious phase, God's like the world's most patient parent, sticking to love and mercy instead of destruction. Romans tells us that current suffering pales in comparison to future glory, the Holy Spirit helps us pray when we're stum...

Day 204 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Hosea chapters 8-9, God warns Israel that their bad choices and lack of faith will lead to hard times, including a lack of guidance and more problems, much like a broken plate. Paul teaches in Romans 8:1-17 that living according to spiritual values leads to life and peace, whereas living according to selfish desires leads to problems. Support the sh...

Day 203 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Israel keeps messing up and apologizing but doesn't seem to learn from their mistakes. Hosea calls Israel a pancake that is burned on one side. In Romans, Paul deep-dives into the tussle between our moral compass and our actions, discussing how the law makes us aware of sin, and yet our human nature often fails to obey, leading to a continuous struggle...

Day 202 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. God's love takes center stage as He buys back his cheating wife from slavery, yet Israel keeps hitting the self-destruct button with their naughtiness. Paul explains in Romans 6:15-23 that choosing to serve God, rather than sin, leads to a rewarding life of righteousness and, ultimately, eternal life. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.co...

Day 201 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Hosea 1-2 is all about God directing Hosea to marry a woman of dubious reputation, Gomer, as a vivid metaphor for Israel's unfaithfulness, but don't worry, there's a plot twist with a hint of restoration on the horizon. In Romans 6:1-14, Paul tells us that we're no longer slaves to sin because Jesus has already won the battle for us. Support the show a...

Day 200 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. God pulls out the ultimate judgment card, using visions of fruit baskets and sinking sanctuaries to signify Israel's downfall, but in a twist ending, promises a blockbuster restoration. Romans 5:12-21 is all about Adam starting the cycle of sin, but Jesus steps in, brings grace, and offers salvation, outdoing what sin had started. Support the show at P...

Day 199 of the One Year Audio Bible Experience. In a daring two-chapter escapade in Amos 6-7, the prophet launches an irony-fueled critique against complacent rich folks, punctuated with visions of locusts and fire, all while managing to stand his ground against a high priest's eviction notice. In Romans 4:16 to 5:11, Paul explains that Abraham received God's promises through his faith, not by fol...

Day 198 of the One Year Audio Bible Experience. God delivers a solemn yet impassioned plea to the Israelites, urging them to swap their wayward ways for justice and righteousness, as they teeter on the precipice of catastrophe. Romans 4:1-15 shares the story of Abraham and David, who both earned their 'good person' badges through faith, showing us that following rules isn't the only way to be righ...

Day 197 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Amos tells us that God is warning Israel like a storm alerting tower, urging them to correct their behavior, using the metaphors of a lion's roar and a bird in flight. In Romans, Paul explains that everyone makes mistakes, but it's okay because faith in God can guide us through these shortcomings. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/st...

Day 196 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Amos details God's beef with the neighboring nations, showcasing a divine displeasure that rolls out like an unstoppable, thunderous cosmic drumroll. In an unexpected turn of events in the Book of Romans, the Jews, who thought they were the defenders, find themselves standing trial alongside everyone else, their guilt glaringly apparent. Support the sh...

Day 195 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. When Jonah tries to skedaddle away from God's command to prophesy doom in Nineveh, he endures a sea monster sleepover and the world's fastest-growing plant, only to find out that even the 'bad guys' can teach a thing or two about compassion and forgiveness. In Romans, Paul warns the Romans against hypocrisy, highlighting that no one is morally superior...

Day 194 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King Nebuchadnezzar's Babylonian forces seize the ultimate win, turning the royal chessboard upside-down, leaving Jerusalem a mere ghost town, and bringing down the curtain on the kingdom of Judah. In Romans, in his letter, Paul casts light on the willful ignorance of humanity, outlining their preference for illusion over divine truth and their reckles...

Day 193 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King Josiah implements a religious reform bonanza, only to be followed by a succession of not-so-great kings, leading to Babylonian boss Nebuchadnezzar playing landlord over Judah's land. In Romans, Paul pens an all-star fan letter to the Romans, boasting about their faith being the talk of the town, and cheerleading the idea of salvation being an ever...