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Discover the Word Podcast
Discover the Word is a weekly, Bible-study podcast that invites you to join a team of hosts — and maybe a special guest or two — in breaking down passages of Scripture to discover fresh perspective and practical application.
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Arguing with God
Do you ever enjoy a good argument? In the scriptures, there are a surprising number of folks who argue with God. This week we'll consider several of t...
Behold!
How long do you think your attention span is? A lot has been written about the attention spans of people, and there’s debate about whether attention s...
The Least Likely
Is there someone you think would never respond positively to the gospel? Join us and our guest Jennifer Greer as we explore if Jesus was playing a for...
Famine - Week 2
Some time ago Elisa led us in conversations about "tables" and how certain mealtimes moved the story of the Bible forward. For these two weeks Bill wa...
Famine - Week 1
Some time ago Elisa led us in conversations about "tables" and how certain mealtimes moved the story of the Bible forward. For these two weeks Bill wa...
If We Confess...
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It may be one of the most well-known verses on confession and forgiveness in all of Scripture, but what does 1 John 1:9 mean? And how c...
What Goes Without Being Said - Week 2
Ever wonder about the cultural norms left unsaid in the Bible? Discovering the collectivist perspective will help you better understand Scripture.
What Goes Without Being Said - Week 1
How does our Western/individualistic perspective limit our understanding of the Bible that was written from an Eastern/collectivist perspective? Disco...
What Are You Worried About?
Struggling with worry and anxiety? No matter what you’re struggling with, discover how to cast your cares on God.
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Paul, the Runner
The apostle Paul often used the theme of running in his letters. Discover what he might have been trying to tell us through his running metaphor.
In God's Presence
In a sense, you could say that the entire Bible is about God’s desire to dwell with his people. Immanuel—God with us. Experiencing God’s presence is w...
Nicodemus (John 3)
What did Jesus mean when He told Nicodemus that he must be “born again”? Join us as we explore Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus. Discover why the co...
What's with All the Trees?
The word “trees” shows up more than 200 times in the Bible. Discover why it may not just be “the heavens that declare the glory of God” but also trees...
Tables in the Story of God - Week 2
The Bible is filled with feasts and tables set for God’s people. Discover the significance of these meals and gatherings and why they still matter tod...
Tables in the Story of God - Week 1
Whether it’s in the Garden of Eden, Egypt, the wilderness, or a mountainside near the Sea of Galilee, God knows how to provide for His people. Let’s l...
The Apocrypha
Discover the Jewish writings between the Testaments, known as the Apocrypha, and why they still matter for Christians today.
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More Than Conquerors - Week 2
What are you conquering—or being conquered by? Explore how God’s surprising plan for His people to both conquer and be conquered is revealed througho...
More Than Conquerors - Week 1
Conquerors can be scary—but God’s power is different. Discover from Genesis to Revelation how He makes us more than conquerors!
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Of First Importance
Overwhelmed by life’s headlines? 1 Corinthians 15 points to the news that truly matters: Jesus is risen!
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Even though we live in...
Cross Stations - Week 2
Come along with us as we continue tracing Jesus’ final steps in Scripture toward the crucifixion. Remember what He did for you by exploring where He s...
Cross Stations - Week 1
Have you ever traced Jesus’ final steps in Scripture toward the crucifixion? Come along with us as we explore where Jesus prayed alone, was betrayed a...
Rediscovering Friendship
Friendships are an essential part of our lives but many of us struggle to build healthy ones. Rediscover how friendships can be nurtured by exploring...
254. Silver and Gold | Discover the Word Podcast
The battle for contentment is one of life’s biggest challenges—even for followers of Christ. And that battle for contentment runs headlong into how we...
253. God and the Impossible | Discover the Word Podcast
Several times in the Bible, we read that what is impossible for man is possible for God. What does this mean in various settings? Is making the imposs...
252. The Fear of the Lord | Week 3 | Discover the Word Podcast
Being afraid of something doesn’t sound preferable, but throughout the Bible we see benefits from fearing the Lord. Find out what that can look like f...
251. The Fear of the Lord | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast
What happens when people “fear the Lord” in a healthy way? Explore how this can lead to wisdom and relationship with God!
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250. The Fear of the Lord | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast
We want to live wisely, but that can seem impossible at times. Discover what the Bible means when it says that wisdom begins with “the fear of the Lor...
249. Let Us | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast
The Bible is a book of invitations, and in this series, we will explore such invitations in the form of "let us" statements inviting us to join in som...
248. Let Us | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast
Have you ever noticed that the phrase “let us...” appears thirteen times in the book of Hebrews? Join us as we explore why this phrase was important t...
247. The Story of Dan | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast
What happens when God’s people worship other things? Find out as we continue exploring the wayward tribe of Jacob’s son Dan with archaeologist Dr. Jon...
246. The Story of Dan | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast
While some Bible stories surprise us, they all help us understand more about God and His plan! Discover how God was faithful to redeem the tribe of Da...
245. Seekers of His Heart | Discover the Word Podcast
When you hear the word "seek," what comes to mind? Hide and seek? Explorers? Searching for something you lost? Well, Matthew 6:33 is one of the best-k...
244. Celebrating Our God | Psalm 95 | Discover the Word Podcast
How is God celebrated in the Bible and how can this inspire your celebration of God throughout the coming year? Join us to discover some of the many p...
243. The Women of Christmas | Discover the Word Podcast
While Old Testament genealogies often include lists of fathers and sons, join us to explore the four women who are presented in the genealogy of Jesus...
242. The Family of Jesus | Discover the Word Podcast
Have you thought much about Jesus’s earthly family and His heavenly family and the impact they all had on His life? Discover what we can learn from pe...
241. How Technology Tells the Story of the Bible | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast
It's astonishing how technology (smartphones, tablets, laptops, GPS, etc.) has influenced our lives--for both good and bad? So, would it surprise you...
240. How Technology Tells the Story of the Bible | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast
It's astonishing how technology (smartphones, tablets, laptops, GPS, etc.) has influenced our lives--for both good and bad? So, would it surprise you...
239. Dream Big, Think Small | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast
Have you noticed how it usually takes a lot of ordinary steps to achieve something extraordinary? Join us and special guest Jeff Manion to explore som...
238. Dream Big, Think Small | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast
Most followers of Christ want their lives to count, but it's easy to get impatient with the slow pace at which a life of significance often happens. I...
237. The Biblical Call to Justice | Discover the Word Podcast
When you hear the word "justice" what comes to mind? Courts? Activism? Legal TV dramas? Well, justice is a major theme in the Bible, appearing over 40...