The SimplyRevised Podcast

In Romans 6, Paul answers one of the most important questions a Christian can ask: Who am I in Christ? Many believers continue to struggle with the weight of their past, allowing old failures, sins, and labels to shape their identity. But Paul presents a different story. Through baptism, believers are united with Jesus in His death, burial, and resurrection. The old self has been crucified, sin is...

Welcome to the SimplyRevised Podcast. This is a podcast to encourage, equip grow, and strengthen our faith in the Lord. During this season, I plan to share lessons with from our Sunday morning series at Southbelt Church of Christ. In this episode we are starting a 6 week series from Paul's letter to the Romans. Have you ever noticed how many people are searching for something more? We live in a wo...

At different moments in life, we pause to reflect on how we are being shaped. We think about what is forming us, what is influencing our decisions, and what kind of people we are becoming. Scripture consistently calls God's people to pay attention to formation. As we explore God's Word, we consistently find three practices that have formed the people who follow Jesus. Prayer, Scripture,  and Commun...

Love is a word often used in our culture. We love our friends, pizza, our families, and we love the Lord. Love can be used in many different ways. What do the Scriptures teach us about God and His love?

We can all use hope. Most of us have lived through seasons marked by anxiety, fear, uncertainty, or loss. Sometimes those seasons are loud and overwhelming. Other times they are quiet, lingering beneath the surface. And in moments like that, hope can feel uncertain, thin, or distant.   When the Bible talks about hope, it is not talking about wishful thinking or crossing our fingers. Scripture spea...

When most people talk about peace, they usually mean the absence of conflict. The absence of stress. The absence of noise. Peace becomes the quiet moment after the kids are in bed or the rare evening when the calendar is clear. But biblical peace is something much deeper. It is not simply the absence of noise or conflict. It is God making whole or putting together something that has been broken. S...

Joy can tend to rise and fall with the world around us. What does the Bible teach us about joy? Who or what is the true source of joy? Join us as we talk about what the Bible says about joy. Support: Buy Me A Coffee: https://bit.ly/3YRxOE1 Follow: Facebook: https://bit.ly/3O4a8qn Instagram: https://bit.ly/47yQv0t X: https://bit.ly/484T5Pi YouTube: https://bit.ly/3GWIKu4 Music: Eric Gwin: https://b...

Thanksgiving week has a way of pulling us in two different directions. On one hand, it invites us to slow down, gather around a table, enjoy family, and remember what we are thankful for. On the other hand, it often brings stress, busyness, travel, deadlines, and the race to prepare for the holidays. It is possible to reach Thursday thankful in theory but exhausted in practice. The Scriptures offe...

What is the Trinity and why is it important? The concept of the Trinity has been challenging for Christians, both in times past as well as today. However, the Trinity or Godhead is foundational to Christian faith. Links: Support: Buy Me A Coffee: https://bit.ly/3YRxOE1 Follow: Facebook: https://bit.ly/3O4a8qn Instagram: https://bit.ly/47yQv0t X: https://bit.ly/484T5Pi Podcast: https://apple.co/4o4...

God reveals Himself as Creator through His name, character, and fully in Jesus. God has made Himself known so that we may know Him.  Support: Buy Me A Coffee:  https://bit.ly/3YRxOE1 Follow: Facebook: https://bit.ly/3O4a8qn Instagram: https://bit.ly/47yQv0t X: https://bit .ly/484T5Pi YouTube: https://bit.ly/3GWIKu4 Music: Eric Gwin: https://bit.ly/45uDiGO

In a city filled with Roman pride, culture, and honor, the Apostle Paul writes a letter to the Christians living there. He challenges them to consider their allegiance and reminds them of their citizenship in heaven. What can his words teach us today? Episode Links: online: https://www.simplyrevised.org support: https://www.simplyrevised.org/support newsletter: https://www.simplyrevised.org/subscr...

We live in a time when information is available everywhere. You can listen to sermons, podcasts, devotionals, and short clips that teach the Bible in so many different ways. And that's wonderful. But here's something I've learned, both in my own walk and through years of ministry: There is no substitute for God's Word.   Links: Online ( https://www.simplyrevised.org/ ) Three Healthy Habits ( https...

If someone asked you, "What is salvation?" how would you answer? Many would say it's about being forgiven of sins or going to heaven. But the Bible tells a much bigger story. Salvation is about God rescuing His people, and His creation, from the power of sin and death, and leading us into a whole new way of life. Visit us online (simplyrevised.org)

If someone asked you, "What is salvation?" how would you answer? Many would say it's about being forgiven of sins or going to heaven. But the Bible tells a much bigger story. Salvation is about God rescuing His people, and His creation, from the power of sin and death, and leading us into a whole new way of life.   Episode Links: Resource Download: https://bit.ly/3Ir02QX Online:  https://www.simpl...

In a world where everything feels fragile and uncertain, what foundation can truly last? Today we consider Hebrews 12:18 –29, where we explore the contrast between Mount Sinai and Mount Zion, and the promise of a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Discover three truths that anchor our lives: In Christ, we come to God with joy, not fear  God removes what is temporary to reveal what is eternal  We are r...

When life feels unstable, when the earth gives way and chaos surrounds us, where can we turn? Psalm 46 reminds us that God is our refuge, His presence is with us, and His peace rules over the storms. In this episode of our series  Firm Foundations , we'll learn: How to trust God as our refuge in times of trouble How to experience His presence in the middle of chaos How to find peace in His power w...

We're starting a new series, Firm Foundations: Standing When the World Shakes. When life feels unstable — political unrest, cultural division, financial uncertainty — where do we stand? What can we trust? What will last? In this lesson, we open Matthew 7:24–27, where Jesus paints a picture: two builders, two foundations, one storm. One house stands. One house falls. The difference? The foundation....

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to walk past someone in need? Sometimes we tell ourselves, "It's not safe," or "Someone else will help." Jesus told a story about this very thing, the Good Samaritan. Two religious leaders passed by a man beaten and left for dead. But a Samaritan, someone from a group despised by the Jews, stopped. He cared for the man and made sure he was safe. The point? Comp...

What do you do when life feels heavy and praise seems impossible? In Acts 16:25, Paul and Silas sang hymns in prison at midnight, showing us that God's worthiness isn't tied to our circumstances. No matter the season, joy or sorrow, God is worthy to be praised! At ( www.simplyrevised.org ) we hope to encourage, equip, grow, and strengthen faith in the Lord    SUPPORT: Buy Me A Coffee: https://buym...

The wilderness isn't wasted time; it's where God forms us. Today, we explore how seasons of struggle prepare us for purpose, as seen in Israel's journey and Jesus' mission. Don't just survive the wilderness; let it shape your next steps.   Substack: https://simplyrevised.substack.com/ Buy Me A Coffee:  https://bit.ly/3YRxOE1 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3GWIKu4 Facebook:  https://bit.ly/3O4a8qn Instagr...

Jesus is led by the Spirit, not to a place of celebration, but into the wilderness. It reminds us that wilderness seasons are not always signs of failure or distance from God. Sometimes, they are the very place where God does His deepest work in us.   Links: Buy Me A Coffee: https://bit.ly/3YRxOE1 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3GWIKu4 simplyrevised.org: https://bit.ly/3K8EINi Music Provided by Eric Gwin...

After centuries of prophetic silence, since the time of Malachi, the people of Israel were waiting. They were under Roman occupation and longing for deliverance. Then, out of the silence, the desert, a voice calls out.   Links: Buy Me A Coffee: https://bit.ly/3YRxOE1 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3GWIKu4 Facebook:  https://bit.ly/3O4a8qn Instagram:  https://bit.ly/47yQv0t Music Provided by Eric Gwin:  h...

In this episode, we step into the transformative journey of the prophet Elijah, exploring how moments of despair and isolation in the wilderness shaped his faith and mission. From confronting idolatry to experiencing deep personal anguish, Elijah's story reveals how God meets us in our darkest times, guiding us towards greater faithfulness and purpose. Join us as we uncover the lessons of trust, o...

Last episode, we started our series The Wilderness: Where God Forms His People by reflecting on Israel's deliverance through the Red Sea in Exodus 14. We saw that deliverance is not the end of the story, it's the beginning of a journey. This week, we continue the journey. Now on the other side of the Red Sea, Israel enters a long season of testing. Episode Links: Buy Me A Coffee: https://bit.ly/3Y...

The wilderness is one of the Bible's most profound and repeated images. It is not simply a geographic location; it is a symbol, a space where people are tested, where comforts are stripped away, and where God reshapes identity. For Israel, Elijah, John the Baptist, and even Jesus, the wilderness becomes a place of divine encounter and transformation. Our series, The Wilderness: Where God Forms His...