52 Weeks in the Word

Welcome to 52 Weeks in the Word with your host, Trillia Newbell, and special guest Jen Oshman. In this episode, we explore the essential topic of engaging today's culture with discernment. Drawing wisdom from readings in Matthew and Mark this week, they offer practical insights on navigating the complexities of our modern world while staying rooted in Christian principles. Join them for a thoughtful conversation that equips you to approach the cultural challenges of today with wisdom and faith.

Jen Oshman is a wife and mom to four daughters and has served as a missionary for almost two decades on three continents. She lives in Colorado, where she encourages her church-planting husband at Redemption Parker. Her passion is leading women into a deeper faith and fostering a biblical worldview. She writes about that at jenoshman.com. Her first book is Enough About Me: Find Lasting Joy in the Age of Self (Crossway) and second  Cultural Counterfeits: Confronting 5 Empty Promises of Our Age and How We Were Made for So Much More 

This week’s reading: Matthew 16 - Mark 7

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Join host Trillia Newbell and special guest Shai Linne on this week’s episode of 52 Weeks in the Word. This week, we dive head first into the Gospel of Matthew, exploring the profound story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Discover the biblical truths and spiritual insights surrounding this pivotal event in Christian history. Tune in for a faith-filled conversation that will renew your understanding of Easter's significance.

Shai Linne is a recording artist who has released numerous acclaimed Christian hip-hop albums, including The Atonement and The Attributes of God. After completing a pastoral internship at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. and serving as an elder at Del Ray Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA, Shai co-founded Risen Christ Fellowship, an inner-city church in his hometown of Philadelphia, PA. Previously, Shai wrote God Made Me and You and co-authored It Was Good: Making Music to the Glory of God. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife Blair and their three children, Sage, Maya, and Ezra. 

This week’s reading: Zechariah 11 - Matthew 15

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The minor prophetic books in the Bible document a lot of chaos. Chaos in Judah, Babylon, and Egypt all contribute to this chaos in the book of Habakkuk. This book contains poetry, narrative, and gives a picture into the hope that God has in the midst of chaotic times. Listen to this week’s episode to hear more. 

Hunter Beless is the founder and executive director of the Journeywomen Podcast. She believes God has called her to seek after those whom he has awakened to guide them back to their Heavenly Father. Hunter exercises this God-given design through her roles as a wife, mama, and podcast host. 

This week’s reading: Nahum 1 - Zechariah 10

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The book of Jonah is jam packed with action. We see Jonah actively run away from God’s command, being thrown overboard, getting swallowed by a giant fish, and then stepping into obedience and doing what God asked…sort of. What can we learn from this short piece of Biblical truth? Tune in to this week’s episode of 52 Weeks in the Word and hear a conversation all about the book of Jonah.

Isaac Adams serves as lead pastor at Iron City Church in Birmingham, Alabama, and is the founder of United? We Pray, a ministry devoted to praying about racial strife. He is a speaker and author of the new book, Talking About Race: Gospel Hope for Hard Convos. You can follow him on Twitter. 

This week’s reading: Amos 1 - Micah 7

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To prepare us for next week’s reading in Amos, we asked Jarvis Williams to join us on the show. Amos is a small but mighty minor prophetic book and documents Amos’ passion and outspokenness for God’s righteousness. 

Jarvis J. Williams is associate professor of New Testament interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a preaching pastor at Sojourn Church Midtown in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of several scholarly articles and books, including One New Man: The Cross and Racial Reconciliation in Pauline Theology and Galatians (New Covenant Commentary Series). He is married to Ana and is father to Jaden. 

This week’s reading: Daniel 7 - Joel 3 

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Did you know that there are different kinds of books in the Bible? There is narrative literature, wisdom literature, the Law, and prophetic literature (among other genres). Today we are going to focus on the prophetic - specifically, the minor prophets. There are 12 minor prophetic books in the Bible. How can we read these books? What context do we need? How can we apply this? Tune in to this week’s episode to find out!

Charles Dyer (BA, Washington Bible College; ThM and PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) served as provost and dean of education at Moody Bible Institute before becoming professor-at-large of Bible at Moody and host of The Land and the Book radio program. Before coming to Moody, Charlie served for 20 years in multiple administrative and faculty roles at Dallas Theological Seminary, ultimately serving as executive vice president under Chuck Swindoll. In addition to his role as host of The Land and the Book radio program, Charlie is an Old Testament scholar and an authority on Middle Eastern history and geography. He also served as associate pastor of Grace Bible Church in Sun City, Arizona.  

Charlie has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East for more than 30 years and has led more than 80 trips. Charlie is the author of numerous books, including A Voice in the Wilderness, What's Next?, The New Christian Traveler's Guide, Character Counts: The Power of Personal Integrity, and Thirty Days in the Land with Jesus. His most recent book is The ISIS Crisis: What You Really Need to Know. Charlie and his wife, Kathy, have been married for more than 40 years and have two grown children.  

This week’s reading: Ezekiel 37 - Daniel 6 

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Transitions can be both exciting and hard. Can scripture and God’s work can ground us and guide us during this times? How? Today we are joined by Hunter Beless for a conversation on how the scriptures can provide consistency, rhythm, and comfort in ever-changing times. 
Hunter Beless is the founder and executive director of the Journeywomen Podcast. She believes God has called her to seek after those whom he has awakened to guide them back to their Heavenly Father. Hunter exercises this God-given design through her roles as a wife, mama, and podcast host. 

This week’s reading: Ezekiel 20 - Ezekiel 36 

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There is a lot of depth in this week’s reading. From Lamentations to Ezekiel, we are exposed to themes of grief, exile, and the prophetic. How do we engage with these parts of the scriptures? Join us on this week’s episode of 52 Weeks in the Word for a conversation with Erica Wiggenhorn. 

Erica Wiggenhorn is the founder of Every Life Ministries, bringing the truths of Scripture to transform lives. She teaches in various local and national venues and serves on the women's ministry leadership team for her church. She's also taught women in the Arizona State Prison system, and overseas. She loves to bring God's Word through Bible teaching, conferences, seminars and retreats. A graduate of Azusa Pacific University, Erica lives in Phoenix with her husband, Jonathan, and their two children, Eliana and Nathan. For more information about Erica, her Bible studies, and writing/speaking ministry, visit www.EricaWiggenhorn.com. 

Lamentations 3 - Ezekiel 19 

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What does it mean to lament? What does it have to do with the Bible? And how does it relate to rest? Join us for this week’s episode of 52 Weeks in the Word with our special guest, Jen Oshman for a conversation all about the book of Lamentations. 

Jen Oshman is a wife and mom to four daughters and has served as a missionary for almost two decades on three continents. She lives in Colorado, where she encourages her church-planting husband at Redemption Parker. Her passion is leading women into a deeper faith and fostering a biblical worldview. She writes about that at jenoshman.com. Her first book is Enough About Me: Find Lasting Joy in the Age of Self (Crossway) and second  Cultural Counterfeits: Confronting 5 Empty Promises of Our Age and How We Were Made for So Much More 

This week’s reading: Jeremiah 39 - Lamentations 2

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One of the amazing attributes of our God is that He lives outside of time. It is one of the profound reasons why he is worthy of our worship! We as humans, however, only have 24 hours in the day! How do we actually create time to study the Bible? Why is it worth it? Join Trillia Newbell and Jennifer Lucy Tyler for a conversation all about making time. 

Washington D.C. native Jennifer Lucy Tyler is a wife, writer, bible teacher and the founder of Soul Circles.  She is passionate about seeing women know God, study their bibles and live on mission in their day to day lives.  With a passion to rightly divide the Word of Truth, Jennifer’s teachings and practical instructions will provide the Soul Circle attendees with basic tools to enhance their personal Bible study.  

This Week’s Reading Jeremiah 22 - Jeremiah 38

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