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What if the person you've written off could change the world? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores the radical transformation of Saul into Paul through his encounter with Jesus on the Damascus Road. This powerful story from Acts 9 reveals that no one is too far gone from God's grace and redemption.

READ: Study Acts 9 and discover how God's love reaches even the most unlikely people.

REFLECT: Consider who in your life you may have written off. What would change if you saw them through God's eyes instead of your own?

RESPOND: Ask God to give you boldness to have a faith conversation with someone you've been hesitant to reach. Step out in faith knowing that transformation is God's work, not yours.

REVEAL: Share this story with someone who needs to know that it's never too late to experience God's mercy and grace.

Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen helps you center on God's Word and discover how His truth applies to your life today.

Keywords: Bible study, Christian podcast, Acts 9, Paul's conversion, Damascus Road, Jesus transformation, Christian faith, spiritual growth, evangelism, God's grace

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores Jesus's warning about lukewarm faith and the cost of true discipleship. Using the metaphor of salt losing its flavor, Braden challenges believers to examine whether they've lost the fire and zeal they once had for God.

Read Luke 14:34 and the surrounding context about the cost of discipleship to understand Jesus's full message.

Reflect on your own spiritual journey. When did you last feel that new believer fire? What has caused your saltiness to fade, and what would it take to restore it?

Respond by centering your life on God's Word. Ask God to restore that zeal and passion in your heart, not just for your own benefit, but so that your love for Jesus becomes contagious to those around you.

Reveal this truth by sharing your testimony of spiritual renewal with someone who needs to hear that it's never too late to reignite your faith.

Keywords: discipleship, lukewarm Christian faith, salt of the earth, spiritual passion, Bible study, Christian growth, following Jesus, faith renewal

What does true freedom in Christ actually look like? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 to uncover what Paul meant when he wrote, "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Through the powerful imagery of Moses and the veil, discover how accepting Jesus removes the barriers to experiencing God's transformative grace.

Read 2 Corinthians 3 and meditate on what spiritual freedom means in your own life.

Join Braden as he challenges you to get your glow back and live with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord.

Keywords: freedom in Christ, 2 Corinthians 3, spiritual transformation, Christian freedom, Bible study, daily devotional, Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen, Moses veil, gospel truth

How do you know God's will for your life? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores what Scripture reveals about discerning God's direction through practical biblical wisdom.

Many of us struggle with the question: Am I doing what God destined me to do? Braden walks through key passages from Paul's letters to show that God cares more about who you're becoming than what you're doing. By examining Romans 12, Ephesians 5, and Colossians 1, you'll discover that determining God's will starts with surrendering your heart and renewing your mind, not just making the perfect decision.

Read the passages discussed and notice how Paul emphasizes transformation over performance.

God gives us options and opportunities, and He can work through any choice we make when we commit our work to Him. Stop asking "What should I do next?" and start asking "How can God use me here?" This shift in perspective changes everything about how you approach life's decisions.

Keywords: God's will, discerning God's will, biblical wisdom, Christian decision making, spiritual growth, Romans 12, Ephesians 5, Colossians 1, faith, Bible study

What should you do when you don't know how God will provide? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores Jesus' powerful teaching from the Sermon on the Mount about anxiety and provision. Through the examples of birds and lilies, Jesus shows us that worry doesn't add value to our lives—but seeking God's kingdom first does.

Discover how aligning your heart with God's heart transforms your perspective from earthly concerns to eternal truths. When you center your day on God's Word and prioritize His kingdom above your worries, the anxieties that consume you begin to diminish.

Read: Matthew 6:25-34 and meditate on Jesus' promise that your heavenly Father knows what you need.

Reflect: Consider what you're most anxious about today. How would viewing that concern from an eternal perspective change your response?

Respond: Identify one worry you're carrying and confess it to God in prayer. Then share your struggle with a trusted friend or mentor who can support you in faith.

Reveal: Tell someone this week how seeking God's kingdom first has brought you peace in the midst of uncertainty.

Join Braden Pedersen as he helps you center your life on God's Word and experience the provision and peace that comes from trusting Him completely.

Keywords: anxiety, worry, faith, provision, Matthew 6, Sermon on the Mount, trust God, peace, Christian devotional, daily Bible study

How can your everyday actions reveal Christ to someone around you? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores the powerful story of Ruth and Naomi to show how love and faithfulness can transform a life and point others toward God.

Through Naomi's kindness and example, Ruth—a Moabite outsider—chose to follow not just Naomi, but Naomi's God. Without a recorded sermon or formal evangelism, Naomi's life spoke volumes. This Friday Faith Builder challenges you to consider who in your life needs to see Christ through your actions, your words, and the way you live out your faith.

Read the book of Ruth and notice how Naomi's character impacted Ruth's eternal decision.

Reflect on this question: Who is watching your life right now, and what are they learning about God through you?

Respond by identifying one person God is calling you to influence through your faithful, loving example. Commit to living out your faith more openly in front of them this week.

Reveal Christ to someone today by letting your actions, habits, and prayers demonstrate the reality of your relationship with God. You never know how God might use your life to alter someone's eternal trajectory.

Keywords: Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen, book of Ruth, evangelism, Christian living, faith, discipleship, Bible study, daily devotional, spiritual growth

What does it really mean to be redeemed? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores the theology of redemption throughout Scripture, examining what it means that God has redeemed us through Christ.

Braden walks through key passages from Ephesians, Titus, and 1 Peter to unpack how Jesus became the perfect sacrifice, fulfilling the Old Testament sacrificial system. You'll discover why the concept of total forgiveness through grace was so countercultural in the early church and remains transformative today.

Read: Open your Bible to Ephesians 1:7, Titus 2:14, and 1 Peter 1:18-19 to see how different writers describe our redemption.

Reflect: Consider what it cost Jesus to redeem you and how that reality should shape your daily life and priorities.

Respond: Let the weight of your salvation move you to action. Don't become numb to the grace you've received.

Reveal: Share your redemption story with someone today. Tell them how God has made you new and transformed your life through Christ. Visit backtothebible.org for resources to help you share your faith boldly.

Keywords: redemption, gospel, Jesus Christ, salvation, grace, forgiveness, sacrifice, Christian faith, Bible study, Back to the Bible Daily

What did Jesus really mean when He promised His followers would do greater works than He did? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores John 14:12 and unpacks the significance of Jesus' promise to His disciples about the power available to believers through the Holy Spirit.

Jesus wasn't promising that prayer in His name guarantees getting whatever we want. Instead, He was preparing His followers for their role in multiplying His kingdom after His ascension. Through the work of the disciples and the early church, thousands came to faith, churches were planted across continents, and Christianity became the largest religion in history. This happened through ordinary people empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Read John 14:12 and the surrounding verses to understand Jesus' promise about the Holy Spirit's role in your life.

Reflect on how the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead now lives within you as a believer, empowering you to do extraordinary things beyond your job title or earthly status.

Respond by recognizing your true identity and value in Christ. Ask God to show you how to live beyond your vocation and spread the gospel with boldness.

Reveal this truth to others by sharing how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to accomplish God's purposes and make disciples.

Keywords: Jesus' promise, Holy Spirit power, John 14:12, Christian discipleship, Great Commission, Pentecost, spiritual empowerment, believer's authority, gospel multiplication, Back to the Bible Daily

What does God require of you when it comes to justice? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores what the Bible says about seeking justice, correcting oppression, and caring for the marginalized. Drawing from Micah and Isaiah, discover how God calls us to learn to do good and take meaningful action in our communities.

READ: Open your Bible to Micah 6:8 and Isaiah 1:17. Notice how God repeats these themes throughout Scripture—when He emphasizes something multiple times, He wants us to pay attention.

REFLECT: Consider what "learning to do good" means in your own life. Are you called to serve the vulnerable and overlooked in your community? How does God's justice differ from the world's definition?

RESPOND: Ask yourself when you last encountered someone in need and did nothing. Challenge yourself this week to look for one practical opportunity to serve someone the world might overlook—not for recognition, but to reveal Christ's love through your actions.

REVEAL: Let your faith shine by demonstrating the fruits of the Spirit in your interactions. Show others what it means to seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God through the way you treat those on the margins of society.

Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen

Keywords: biblical justice, seeking justice, God's justice, Christian action, serving others, marginalized communities, Bible study, daily devotional, faith in action

Feeling stuck in your circumstances? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores Isaiah 43:18-20 and God's promise to make a way in the wilderness. When life feels directionless—whether spiritually, physically, or relationally—discover how God can create rivers in the driest seasons of your life.

READ: Open your Bible to Isaiah 43 and meditate on God's promise to do a new thing in your life, regardless of past circumstances.

REFLECT: Consider what "wilderness" you're currently walking through. How might God be working in ways you haven't yet perceived?

RESPOND: Practice gratitude in advance for what God will do. Thank Him today for the breakthroughs and direction He's preparing for you, even before you see them.

REVEAL: Share this message with someone who feels stuck or discouraged. Remind them that God can make a way where there seems to be no way.

Don't let yesterday's struggles define your future. God is doing a new thing. Trust His sovereignty and provision as you start your week.

Keywords: Bible study, daily devotional, Isaiah 43, God's promises, faith, encouragement, Christian podcast, spiritual growth, trust in God