This episode unpacks how we got the Bible: multiple authors over centuries, manuscript copying that spread across regions, what archaeology (like the Isaiah scrolls) contributes, and why translation differences exist without changing the message. You’ll also hear why Christianity centers on an event, not just a book, and how that shaped the earliest movement.
Passages referenced include Luke 1:1–4, Isaiah 52–53, and John 3:16, with notes on John 5:4 and John 7:53–8:11. Listen in, think critically, and consider reading the New Testament a few minutes a day this year. 

This conversation invites both skeptics and committed believers to take an honest look at the Bible’s relevance today. We start with a modern hook—“Would you follow Jesus on social?”—then trace why the Bible’s story begins with Jesus, how eyewitness testimony shaped the New Testament, and what Christians mean by words like “inspired,” “inerrant,” and “authoritative.” You’ll hear practical encouragement to trade a secondhand faith for a firsthand encounter with Scripture and a simple plan to begin this week—no overwhelm required.

Today’s conversation explores why faith flourishes in committed relationships, not just in rows on Sunday. Learn how consistent circles help you practice Jesus’ words, notice drift before it’s too late, and build the kind of safety that changes lives. Key texts: Matthew 7:24–27; James 1:22–25. 

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When life’s storms rise, anxiety follows—but Jesus offers a peace that “guards your heart and mind.” This episode shares a practical rhythm anyone can try: be still, look up, and open your hands—a daily way to move from “oh no” to “oh God.” 

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Feeling forgotten or stuck at a crossroads? This episode unpacks Joseph’s long road from pit to palace and points to a God who is working even when we can’t see it—so you can take the next faithful step today. You’ll hear why we “don’t confuse God’s silence with His absence,” and four responses that shape a resilient faith: flee temptation, work hard, speak truth (not self-promotion), and forgive. Scriptures include Genesis 39–41; 50:20 and Hebrews 12:1–2. 

When life feels unfair or overwhelming, it’s easy to wonder if God has forgotten you. This week, we look at the story of John the Baptist and discover that doubt is part of faith—and that God’s silence is never His absence.

Why do bad things happen even when we’re doing everything “right”? In this message, we explore how many people sign God’s name to promises He never made—and how Jesus gives us something far better than circumstances could ever provide. Learn how to fix your eyes on Jesus and run your race with perseverance.

This episode begins our series Under the Circumstances, where we explore what it means to hold on to God when life feels overwhelming. Looking at the raising of Lazarus, we see how Jesus meets us in our pain, weeps with us, and invites us to trust Him more deeply.

This week’s message challenges us to examine what our reactions say about our confidence in God’s goodness and greatness. Learn why surrendering control and trusting Him can free us from worry, reshape our responses, and bring lasting peace.

How do your reactions shape the way others see your faith? In this episode of Reactions Speak Louder, we explore what it means to trust God in the moments that test us most.

Listen in and be encouraged to live in a way that reflects something greater than yourself.