World's Biggest Small Group Podcast

Fatherhood is a rewarding but challenging journey, requiring great dedication, love, and perseverance. In this study, we seek to grow in our role as fathers while exploring the joys and struggles of raising young children. In this episode, we sit down with Carder (KSBJ Morning Show) to discuss the struggles of fathering young kids. Join us in an accompanying Bible study - WBSG: Facing Fatherhood I...

This episode is designed to provide comfort, guidance, and hope for fathers who are grieving the loss of a child. We understand that the pain of losing a child can bring isolation and unbelief. It is our prayer that as we look to the Bible, you will feel known and strengthened. In this episode, we sit down with Zach Boehm (Hope Media Group) to discuss the struggles of parenting after the loss of a...

We know that most dads feel undervalued and misunderstood. But it’s difficult to move past obstacles like confusion, business, and if we are honest a lack of enthusiasm. No one is an expert dad, but we believe the Bible speaks about and equips us for the role of effective fathering. We have also been left with the gift of the Christian community (the Church) to build each other up. Here’s how we d...

Unlike what you might have heard – the Bible is anything from boring! Today’s guests share personal realizations and stories that downright surprised them. In this episode: Pastor Tony Evans, CJ & Joy, Nicole C. Mullen, and Danny Gokey. Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to u...

Depression? Shame? A new baby? We could make a long list of reasons we just don’t want to read the Bible sometimes. You might know today’s guests from their music or radio show, but just like you, they’ve found themselves simply not wanting to read the Bible for all kinds of reasons. We asked them to describe why they stopped reading, what they learned from it, and what makes them pick up this boo...

If you’re like us, you’ve felt guilty or ashamed about your Bible reading habits at some point. Don’t let those feelings defeat you! God is full of grace and is never the cause of shame. He loves you no matter what you feel and wants to be in relationship with you. What should we do when we find ourselves in one of these Bible-reading ruts? In this episode, well-known people of faith share practic...

This is a hard question, but we have to say, this group of people did a great job! Listen as hip-hop artist Steven Malcolm, Wally and Bekah from The Wally Show, Pastor Tony Evans, singer/songwriter Danny Gokey, and more regular Christian people sum up what the Bible is all about. What else would you add? Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we m...

You may have heard that the Bible can change your life. What does this actually look like? In this episode, you’ll hear honest answers to this question from TV personality Kathie Lee Gifford, Wally from The Wally Show, Jen Ledger from Skillet, singer/songwriter Nicole C. Mullen, Luke from for King & Country, and more. Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? T...

“God’s not mean.” This is what Phil Joel (of Zealand and Newsboys United) said when we asked him, “What do you wish you learned in Sunday School?” How about you? Maybe you wish you went in the first place, maybe there are some things you had to go back and un-learn. In this episode, you’ll hear honest answers from people like Pastor Tony Evans, Bekah from The Wally Show, gospel artist Kirk Frankli...

The people in the Bible were real people! When you imagine a living, breathing person walking through each story you read, the Bible comes to life in a whole new way! We asked well-known people of faith to name their favorite Bible character. Jen Ledger, Nicole C. Mullen, Joy Summers, and more of your favorites paint a picture of hilarious and heroic humans who were flawed just like us, but were u...

Let’s get one thing straight: It’s ok if you get confused when reading the Bible! There’s some hilarious, hard, and mind-bending stuff in there, but it’s all pointing you to a God who loves you! We asked John Crist, Betty Rock, Phil Joel and other well-known people of faith to tell us about a Bible passage that confused them and whether or not they figured it out! Feel like you should be reading t...

By now you know God is faithfully working in you & for you. Be encouraged that He is committed to you and promises to build you strong in the faith.  Are you ready to eat some great fruit from your Creator & Savior? Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in...

Jesus liked the word love. Your whole relationship with Him is based on His love for you … and because of His love in you, it should transform everything you do. In today’s reading, God shows you what He means by everything. Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand pa...

Your relationship with God is not just about you.  Jesus came to earth to die because He wanted to give redemption to all people. In today’s reading, watch Jesus reach out to someone who feels abandoned.  What does this person need to hear … and His disciples need to learn? Listen in on this lunchtime break with Jesus. Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start?...

What do you do every morning before you head out the door? And, let’s not talk about how long it takes!  You do it all because it’s important, right? You want to look different than when you first woke up. Living for Jesus every day takes discipline and effort too.  What are some necessary things God wants you to take with you every day? Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t kn...

Some days it’s just not easy to follow God in faith.  You don’t feel so perfect, but you know God always is.  What if you mess up? God knows you better than yourself, and He is always faithful to you, even when you fail. Prayer is God’s way to get you back on track. Change your focus from your failure to God’s unfailing love. Your hope will be restored and your spirit renewed! Feel like you should...

Your relationship to Jesus Christ is very important to Him. He calls you His disciple. A disciple is someone who commits to following the Lord, even when it’s hard. But in today’s readings, you will learn that with Jesus, nothing is impossible!  His will is unstoppable! You will never lose; you will only gain! Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s wh...

Lots of times when we read the Bible, we don’t think we can live up to God’s standards.  I've got good news for you … You don’t have to do it alone. Jesus has given us a Helper – His Spirit. God wants to guide your life so you become more like Him. It’s your daily choice, and I'm going to warn you … it’s not always easy! But if you follow the Spirit’s leading, you won't believe the huge difference...

Don’t you like it when people are honest with you?  Yeah, sometimes it might hurt, but in the long run, it’s good for us.  God plainly tells us in the Bible that we’re all sinners. That might be hard to admit, but with God there is really no getting around it.  How bad off are we? Well, every sin is bad, and without Jesus we were beyond hope. Listen for the word kindness in our Scripture today bec...

Sometimes life can be hard, can't it?  We see a lot of meanness … not a lot of mercy.  What is mercy? It’s having compassion. In today’s Bible readings, Jesus surprises us with His mercy toward those who feel like outcasts, losers, failures. In fact, it seems like Jesus looks for those kinds of people.  Maybe you feel like that. Are you ready to receive God’s gift of mercy today? Jesus has plenty...

Our first day’s Scripture is a passage that just might become a favorite of yours.  It’s 3 stories about losing something very valuable. It’s a picture of God’s love for you.  You will be amazed at what God will do to find you and bring you to Himself. Get ready to party … in fact, it’s the biggest party you can ever be invited to! Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know whe...

In this episode, Emily Osburn, a certified labor doula, takes you behind the scenes of what it was actually like for Mary to give birth for the first time hundreds of years ago. There’s nothing inappropriate here, but it might not be an episode for your little kids. I mean, if you’ve ever experienced an actual birth, you know, it’s no joke! Emily doesn’t sugar coat that. And it’s for that very rea...

Go behind the scenes of the real Christmas story!  Meet the most mysterious characters of the Christmas story - the Wise Men (also called Magi or Kings.) Their story is fascinating in itself, but discovering what they reveal about God's provision, love, and bigger plan might leave you speechless. Justin Paul (WAY-FM) and Tim (The Bible Project) get real about why these characters are so significan...

Go behind the scenes of the real Christmas story!  Do you really know Joseph's story? His part in the Christmas story is relatively short, but that small part is a wealth of inspiration about what it means to doubt, yet remain faithful in our own lives. You'll love hearing this story broken down by Wally (The Wally Show) and Tim Mackie (The Bible Project.) Watch the Bible Project videos that go al...

Go behind the scenes of the real Christmas story! Where did Mary come from? How did this young woman keep believing in what God says in the midst of incredible suffering? This is what Joy Summers (CJ & Joy) and Tim Mackie from The Bible Project beautifully unpack in today's video. Watch the Bible Project videos that go along with this seres: Watch: The Birth of Jesus Watch: Peace Choose your World...