Those Crazy Bible Study Guys

In this episode two hosts riff about life — from sore muscles after workouts to the struggle of recovery — before diving into Luke 12. TCBSGs unpack the parable of the rich fool, exploring how greed, pride, and the pursuit of possessions can pull our hearts away from God. Through conversational examples about retirement, hoarding, and downsizing, they highlight the difference between wise planning...

This episode walks through Luke 12, exploring Jesus' warnings against hypocrisy (the "yeast" of the Pharisees), the importance of publicly acknowledging Christ, and the promise that the Holy Spirit will guide believers' words when they face judgment or opposition. TCBSGs discuss practical applications: choose your friends wisely, prepare by studying Scripture, and trust the Spirit in difficult con...

In this episode the hosts walk through Luke 12:1–10, unpacking Jesus' warning about the "yeast" of the Pharisees and the danger of outward religion without inner truth. They discuss hypocrisy, authenticity, and how small compromises can spread like yeast. The conversation highlights the power of a small spark of faith that grows into clarity and spiritual growth, and reminds listeners that God see...

In this episode the hosts continue their study of Luke 11, finishing Jesus' harsh rebukes of the Pharisees and teachers of the law. They set the scene of a dinner where Jesus is criticized for not following ritual washing and then presses into the deeper issue: their hearts. The conversation focuses on three more "woes": leaders who load people with burdens they won't help carry, who honor prophet...

In episode 257 the hosts continue through Luke 11:37–44, reflecting on Jesus’ sharp rebuke of the Pharisees. After a meal where Jesus doesn’t observe the expected washing ritual, he exposes religious hypocrisy — cleaning the outside while the heart remains full of greed and wickedness. The conversation walks through Jesus’ criticisms: outward cleanliness versus inner purity, giving tithes while ne...

In this episode the hosts announce a new release schedule (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays) and share their passion for growing together in the Bible. They study Luke 11:29–36, where Jesus warns a skeptical crowd, points to the "sign of Jonah," and contrasts their unbelief with the repentance of Nineveh and the Queen of Sheba. The conversation explains how Jesus uses Old Testament examples to sho...

In this episode the hosts walk through Luke 11:14–28, where Jesus casts out a mute demon, confronts hostile accusations from some in the crowd who call him Beelzebub, and responds with sharp logic about divided kingdoms and the arrival of God’s reign. They explore Jesus’ phrase "by the finger of God" as a sign of divine authority, the strong-man imagery that shows Jesus overpowering Satan, and the...

In this episode the hosts dive into Luke chapter 11, exploring how Jesus teaches his disciples to pray. They read Luke 11:1–13, compare Luke’s concise version of the Lord’s Prayer with Matthew’s account, and reflect on the parable of the friend who knocks at midnight. The discussion highlights three main themes: the content of prayer (praise, provision, forgiveness, and protection), the importance...

This episode opens with light banter about tent camping and a map showing Jesus' journey from Galilee toward Jerusalem, then moves into a focused character study of Martha from Bethany. The hosts read a background profile on Martha — her strengths as a hospitable homemaker, her tendency to worry about details, and how cultural expectations shaped her behavior. They trace her story through Luke 10:...

In this episode the hosts read and reflect on Luke 10:25–37, the parable of the Good Samaritan. They explore the story's context, Jesus’ challenge to love God and love your neighbor, and why the Samaritan’s compassion was surprising and transformative. The conversation connects the parable to practical Christian living: bold compassion over judgment, investing time and care in people in need, and...

In this episode the hosts walk through Luke 10:17–24, where the 72 messengers return with joy after ministering in Jesus' name. They celebrate the authority Jesus gave them over demons, snakes, and scorpions, and reflect on the excitement and dangers of rejoicing in spiritual success. Jesus redirects their focus from power to purpose — urging them to rejoice that their names are written in heaven....

In this milestone 250th episode the hosts reflect on how their podcast began from a simple Bible study and celebrate continued growth while unpacking Luke 10. They read Jesus sending out the 72, discuss his clear mission instructions — travel light, bless the house with peace, stay and accept hospitality, heal the sick, and proclaim that the kingdom of God is near — and consider how God equips the...

In this episode two hosts reminisce about early listeners (including a shout-out to Germany) and swap stories about the name James before diving into the life and character of James, one of Jesus' closest disciples. Their discussion traces James from his fishing background and place in Jesus’ inner circle (with Peter and John), through moments that reveal his temper and ambition—like asking Jesus...

In this episode we study Luke chapter 9 and the turning point in Jesus’ ministry as he resolutely heads toward Jerusalem and the cross. We walk through an encounter where a Samaritan village refuses to welcome Jesus, James and John’s angry reaction, and Jesus’ rebuke that judgment belongs to God. The hosts then examine three challenges to would-be followers: a man promised to follow “wherever” but...

In this episode we walk through Luke 9, exploring three tightly connected moments: Jesus predicts his death, the disciples argue about who will be greatest, and they confront a man casting out demons in Jesus' name. The hosts unpack the disciples' confusion and fear, Jesus' lesson on humility using a child as an example, and the jealousy that surfaced when others ministered effectively. Drawing on...

In this episode we continue in Luke 9:37-43, exploring the immediate aftermath of the Transfiguration as Jesus and the disciples return to a troubled crowd. A desperate father brings his demon-possessed son, and when the disciples cannot cast out the spirit, Jesus rebukes the generation’s unbelief and heals the boy. The hosts discuss the disciples’ wavering faith, the contrast between mountaintop...

In this episode the hosts start groggy (and grateful for coffee) before diving into Luke 9:28–36, the story of Jesus’ transfiguration. They read the passage and walk through the moment when Jesus’ face and clothes shone, and Moses and Elijah appeared to speak with him. They highlight why Jesus chose Peter, James, and John for this glimpse of glory, Peter’s impulsive offer to build shelters, and Go...

In this episode the hosts revisit Luke 9:21 and focus on verses 23–27, where Jesus warns the disciples about his coming rejection, death, and resurrection and calls followers to deny themselves and take up their cross daily. They unpack the meaning of "whoever loses their life for me will save it," explore footnote interpretations (the transfiguration, the resurrection, and the spread of the churc...

In this episode the hosts blend casual weekend stories with a focused Bible study of Luke 9:18–27. They discuss Peter’s declaration that Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus’ first clear prediction of his suffering, death, and resurrection, and the call to discipleship—deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow him. Through conversational reflections, prayer, and footnote explanations, the episode...

In this episode two hosts banter their way through Luke 9:10–17, the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000. They explain their simple podcast formula: Catch up with each other Read scripture Discuss what stands out to each of us and be curious asking "what about, what if, i wonder, etc." questions (and Googling some answers!) Go through the footnotes Apply the passage to daily life (and encourage liste...

In this episode, TCBSGs reflect on Luke 9:7–9 where Herod reacts with confusion to reports about Jesus after John the Baptist’s death. They compare Luke’s brief account with the more detailed versions in Matthew and Mark, discuss why John was not among the twelve apostles, and consider John’s role as the final Old Testament–style prophet who prepared the way for Jesus. The conversation moves from...

In this episode we walk through Luke 9, where Jesus calls the twelve, gives them power and authority to cast out demons and heal the sick, and sends them out to proclaim the kingdom of God. TCBSGs highlight the startling instruction to take nothing for the journey and unpack what that dependence on God taught the disciples about faith and provision. We explore practical leadership lessons: Jesus e...

In this episode the hosts unpack Luke 8:40–56, where Jesus returns to a waiting crowd, heals a woman who had suffered bleeding for twelve years, and raises Jairus’s daughter from the dead. TCBSGs explore the contrast between curious onlookers and desperate faith, emphasizing how one woman’s quiet touch and Jairus’s humble plea reveal the power of personal faith. Discussion highlights include the s...

TCBSG discuss Jesus and the disciples as they sail to the Gentile region of the Gerasenes where Jesus meets a man possessed by many demons who call themselves "Legion." The demons recognize Jesus' authority and beg not to be sent to the abyss; Jesus permits them to enter a nearby herd of pigs, which then rush into the lake and drown. The man is restored, clothed, and rational, and Jesus tells him...

In this episode the hosts chat casually (coffee, blood tests, and water) and tie everyday moments to biblical lessons. They recall the parable of the soils and the need to spread seed, then move into two passages from Luke chapter 8. First they explore how Jesus treated women with dignity and respect, highlighting several encounters recorded in the Gospels that show his care for outsiders and equa...