Bible Study Podcast

By Wes McAdams

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What's Bible Study Podcast about?

Bible study with one primary goal, learn to love like Jesus. Join Wes McAdams for in-depth, encouraging, and relevant studies of biblical passages and biblical topics. Formerly, CrossTalk Podcast.

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Bible Study Podcast episodes:

05.15.2024
The Gospel of Sin Management with Joseph Lewis
"The gospel of sin management" is a phrase that was coined by Dallas Willard. For Joseph Lewis, that phrase perfectly encapsulates the way many people make being a Christian primarily about avoiding sin and following a set of rules. In...
05.08.2024
The God of the Old Testament with Marco Arroyo
Is there a dichotomy between the wrathful God of the Old Testament and the merciful God of the New Testament? In this episode, Wes McAdams and Marco Arroyo explore how our understanding of God's nature can profoundly shape our own...
05.01.2024
What Is a Sin and What Isn’t A Sin? with Jacob Rutledge
What is sin? Is this a sin? Is that a sin? Is it a sin if I do such-and-such? In this thought-provoking episode of the Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast, Wes and his guest, Jacob Rutledge, tackle the complex and often...
04.24.2024
Every Christian is a Minister
Every Christian should see themselves as a minister and their work as a ministry. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to compartmentalize our lives into separate spheres – work, church, family, and so on. However, this mindset can lead to a...
04.17.2024
Reading and Understanding the Book of Revelation with Garrett Best
Do you struggle to understand the book of Revelation? This episode of the Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast addresses the common problems and misconceptions that people have when reading the book of Revelation. Many find it to be a confusing...
04.10.2024
God’s Mission for the Church with Steve Cloer
What is the mission of the church? This episode of the Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast tackles that crucial question. The discussion explores the common tendency for Christians to focus solely on replicating New Testament patterns of church life, while...
04.03.2024
Faith Comes from Hearing the Word of God with Willie B. Williams
“Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17, NKJV). In this episode of the Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast, Wes McAdams and Willie B. Williams delve into the profound concept of faith and its pivotal...
03.27.2024
How to Share the Gospel without Being Weird with Matthew Morine
Are you struggling with how to share the gospel without coming across as weird, awkward, or pushy? Many Christians want to reach their neighbors with the gospel but don’t know the best approach – especially with successful or wealthy individuals....
03.20.2024
Why is Baptism Important and Beautiful? with Marcus Stenson
Why is baptism such a big deal in the New Testament? Many Christians understand that baptism is important, but they may struggle to articulate the deep meaning behind this sacred act. In this episode of the Radically Christian Bible Study...
03.13.2024
Understanding the Satan, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare with Eric Ramseur
Spiritual warfare, what is it and how do we engage in it? The Bible has a lot to say about spiritual beings, both good and evil. However, many of us are very uncomfortable thinking about spiritual forces, especially demons and...
03.06.2024
The Exodus and The Gospel with Stuart Peck
In this episode, Stuart Peck and Wes McAdams discuss the Exodus account and its relationship to the Gospel. They discuss how understanding the historical and cultural context of the ancient Israelites can deepen our appreciation for scripture and make it...
02.28.2024
Who is Welcome at the Lord’s Table? with Boo Scott
In today’s Bible study, Wes McAdams and Boo Scott discuss the Lord’s table. They examine Jesus’ table fellowship in the Gospel of Luke and its implications for the Lord’s Supper today. They also discuss what it really means to “discern...
02.21.2024
Do We Need Bible Scholars? with Jeremie Beller
Are Bible scholars and Bible experts necessary for Christians to understand Scripture? Some feel that the Bible is simple and does not require scholarly interpretation, while others find the Bible intimidating due to its ancient languages, historical context, and complex...
02.14.2024
How We Read the Bible in Churches of Christ with John Mark Hicks
How should we read and understand the Bible? Wes McAdams interviews John Mark Hicks about different ways churches of Christ have interpreted the Bible, either using a “blueprint” approach focused on patterns for the church or a more theological approach...
02.07.2024
Healthy Church Leadership with Bob Turner
Many churches today lack strong spiritual leadership. Without godly elders to shepherd and guide them, congregations often struggle in their efforts to grow disciples and spread the gospel. In this episode, Wes McAdams discusses how to develop healthy leaders with...
01.31.2024
A Biblical Response to LGBTQ+ Claims with Rubel Shelly
Many Christians today feel confused and conflicted about how to respond to LGBTQ claims in a Christlike way. In this culture of shifting sexual norms, what should our posture be? Can we hold to biblical truth while also extending compassion?...
12.20.2023
The Strength to Be Weak with Jim Martin
Many men struggle with fears of appearing weak or incompetent, which can inhibit personal growth, transparency in relationships, and willingness to ask for help. In this episode, Wes McAdams interviews Jim Martin to discuss cultural pressures and misconceptions around masculinity...
12.13.2023
Studying Romans 8 with Mitch Wiggains
In this conversation, Mitch Wiggains and Wes McAdams discuss Mitch’s preaching series on Romans 8. They explore topics such as the evidence of transformation in the life of a Christian, the assurance of salvation, the difference between justification, sanctification, and...
12.06.2023
How to Dress for Worship with Chris McCurley
How should Christians dress for worship? This episode tackles the controversial question of what we should wear to worship. It addresses common opinions and justifications used to say we must dress up, examining problems like adding traditions as requirements, showing...
11.29.2023
Developing a Global Perspective with Dan Bouchelle
In this episode of the Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast, Wes McAdams interviews Dan Bouchelle, president of Mission Resource Network, about gaining a global perspective on Christianity. Dan draws on his decades of experience preaching and working with churches worldwide...
11.15.2023
How Christians Use Technology with Jason Helton
In this episode, Wes McAdams and Jason Helton discuss the impacts of technology on our lives and spirituality. They address questions like how various technologies over the past century have shaped culture and individuals, how our constant connectivity online can...
11.08.2023
Studying the Gospel of John with Dan Chambers
In this episode of the Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast, Wes McAdams interviews Dan Chambers about his current preaching series on the Gospel of John. They discuss some of the deeper theological themes and symbols that are found in John’s...
10.11.2023
Studying Grace, Faith, and Works with Kris Emerson
In this episode of the Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast, Wes McAdams has a conversation with Kris Emerson about grace, faith, and works. Many Christians struggle to understand the relationship between God’s grace, our faith, and living a life of...
10.04.2023
Adoption as a Picture of the Gospel
What can adoption teach us about the Gospel? In this episode of the Radically Christian Bible Study podcast Kyle and Leah Beard join Wes McAdams to share their story of building their family through adoption. They share how their faith...
09.27.2023
Studying the Body, Soul, and Spirit with Chris McCurley
Have you ever wondered what the Bible really teaches about the body, soul, and spirit? In this episode of the Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast, Chris McCurley and Wes McAdams tackle common misconceptions about these ideas that many Christians assume...
09.20.2023
Studying Church Leadership with Clifton F. Webb
What does the Bible say about church leadership? That’s what Clifton F. Webb has been preaching about recently at the Wayne Road Church of Christ in Romulus, Michigan. Wes McAdams and Clifton Webb discuss this very important subject in today’s...
09.13.2023
Studying the Book of Acts with Marcus Stenson
What is the book of Acts all about? In today’s Bible study Wes visits with Marcus Stenson, Preaching Minister for the Leander Church of Christ. Marcus has been preaching through the book of Acts and has some amazing insights to...
09.06.2023
Studying the Gospel of Matthew with Boo Scott
The Gospel of Matthew is what Boo Scott has been studying, teaching, and preaching lately. On this episode of the Bible Study Podcast, Wes McAdams visits with Boo Scott, Lead Minister for the National Park Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas....
08.23.2023
Studying Discipleship with Billy McGuiggan
What is discipleship? Billy McGuiggan has been studying and preaching on discipleship this year at the Three Chopt Church of Christ in Richmond, VA. In today’s Bible study, Billy and Wes McAdams discuss this topic of discipleship. For Billy, discipleship is...
08.15.2023
Studying Prayer with Clint Glitner
In today’s Bible study we are studying prayer with Clint Glitner. Clint is one of the ministers at the Sioux Falls Church of Christ. Both new Christians and seasoned disciples struggle with prayer, but are often afraid to talk about this...
08.09.2023
Studying Idols and False Gods with Jordan Arnold
We are studying idols and false gods on today’s episode of the Bible Study Podcast. Our special guest today is Jordan Arnold. Jordan and his wife, Natalie, were missionaries in the Slovak Republic for 7 years. They now live in...
08.02.2023
Studying the Sermon on the Mount with Chris McCurley
The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) is the subject of today’s episode of The Bible Study Podcast. Today’s special guest is Chris McCurley, preaching minister for the Walnut Street Church of Christ in Dickson, Tennessee. This is the first...
07.19.2023
The Key to Reaching Our LGBTQ+ Neighbors
How can Christians reach our LGBTQ+ neighbors? In today’s Bible Study podcast, Wes McAdams visits with Guy Hammond, the Executive Director and Founder of Strength in Weakness Ministries. Guy founded Strength in Weakness Ministries in 2006 in order to help...
07.12.2023
Looking for True Love: A Class on Christian Sexual Ethics
Today’s Bible study on Christian sexual ethics was originally taught as a Wednesday night Bible class at the church of Christ on McDermott Road. This was the final lesson in a series entitled, “True Love: The Truth About Sexuality in...
07.04.2023
Encouragement for Struggling Christian Parents
Are you a struggling Christian parent? Do you know a struggling Christian parent? Is there a chance you will be a struggling Christian parent in the future? If so, this Bible study is for you. Today’s special guests are Wayne...
06.28.2023
What is Faith?
What is faith? Have you ever wondered how the Bible defines it? Does it just mean believing something is true or is there more to it than that? In today’s Bible study, Wes McAdams and Travis Pauley discuss four related...
06.20.2023
Should Christians Use Violence – Part Two
Should Christians use violence to defend themselves and others? This is part two of a two-part series on Christians and violence. If you have not listened to part one, we would encourage you to listen to that conversation as well. In...
06.14.2023
Should Christians Use Violence – Part One
Should Christians use violence to defend themselves and others? What does the Bible say? What did early Christians think about violence? In today’s Bible study, Wes McAdams visits with Luke Dockery, Brandon Britton, and Steven Cuffle about this highly controversial...
05.31.2023
Make the Church More Masculine? Is the Church too Feminine?
Make the church more masculine? It has been suggested that the church is too feminine and we should make it more masculine, especially if we want to reach young men. For instance, one author wrote: “…a Christ who is all grace...
05.14.2023
If Anyone Will Not Work, Neither Shall He Eat
“If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat” (2 Thessalonians 3:10). These are words the apostle Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, but what do they mean in context and how do we apply them today? What was...
05.01.2023
How Are We Led by the Spirit?
Galatians 5:18 says, “But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.” So, how are Christians led by the Spirit? In today’s episode, Wes McAdams and Chase Turner discuss that question. This is the first time...
04.23.2023
Whatever You Bind on Earth
“Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven,” these are the words Jesus to Peter and his apostles. Jesus also went on to say, “and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” What does it...
04.17.2023
What is Heaven Like?
What is heaven like? That is the question Kenny Embry and Wes McAdams discuss on today’s episode. This episode originally aired on Kenny’s podcast, “Balancing the Christian Life.” He graciously allowed us to republish it for subscribers of the “Radically...
04.10.2023
How to Live as Unashamed Christians
How to live as unashamed Christians. In this episode of the Radically Christian Bible Study podcast, Wes McAdams and Travis Pauley respond to an email from a teen listener who wrote, “I was wondering if you could talk about teenagers...
03.27.2023
Issues We Deal with in the Church Today
Today’s episode first aired on The Wise Disciple Podcast, hosted by Logan Judy. Wes McAdams and Logan Judy discuss biblical literacy, political partisanship, and how to navigate controversial issues in the culture. We appreciate receiving permission to publish this episode...
03.19.2023
How to Ask Better Questions of the Bible
Asking good questions of the Bible is a more challenging task than many suppose. When we have a question about something it seems pretty straightforward to simply ask, “What does the Bible say about this?” But if we are not...
03.13.2023
Does God Do Evil?
Does God do evil? Today’s Bible study revolves around two related questions from listeners. The first is, “How would I answer an unbelieving neighbor who asked, ‘How does your God get all credit and none of the blame?'” And the...
02.13.2023
Better Safe Than Sorry Theology
A better-safe-than-sorry theology is one that wants to do what is right and good. But, unfortunately, it also tends to portray God as being a God of technicalities, who punishes people for making honest procedural mistakes. Furthermore, these procedures are...
02.06.2023
Was Jesus All-Knowing (During His Earthly Ministry)?
Was Jesus all-knowing? Or, to put it another way, was Jesus omniscient? That is the question Wes McAdams and Travis Pauley discuss in today’s Bible study. Jesus is fully God and Jesus is fully human. These two realities are affirmed...
01.30.2023
Will We Have Free Will in Heaven?
Will we have free will in heaven? Or, as one of our listeners worded it very well, “On the new earth after judgment will we still have free will? If so, would there ever be a danger of rebelling again?” Whether...

What's Bible Study Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Bible Study Podcast episodes:

The Gospel of Sin Management with Joseph Lewis

The God of the Old Testament with Marco Arroyo

What Is a Sin and What Isn’t A Sin? with Jacob Rutledge

Every Christian is a Minister

Reading and Understanding the Book of Revelation with Garrett Best

God’s Mission for the Church with Steve Cloer

Faith Comes from Hearing the Word of God with Willie B. Williams

How to Share the Gospel without Being Weird with Matthew Morine

Why is Baptism Important and Beautiful? with Marcus Stenson

Understanding the Satan, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare with Eric Ramseur

The Exodus and The Gospel with Stuart Peck

Who is Welcome at the Lord’s Table? with Boo Scott

Do We Need Bible Scholars? with Jeremie Beller

How We Read the Bible in Churches of Christ with John Mark Hicks

Healthy Church Leadership with Bob Turner

A Biblical Response to LGBTQ+ Claims with Rubel Shelly

The Strength to Be Weak with Jim Martin

Studying Romans 8 with Mitch Wiggains

How to Dress for Worship with Chris McCurley

Developing a Global Perspective with Dan Bouchelle

How Christians Use Technology with Jason Helton

Studying the Gospel of John with Dan Chambers

Studying Grace, Faith, and Works with Kris Emerson

Adoption as a Picture of the Gospel

Studying the Body, Soul, and Spirit with Chris McCurley

Studying Church Leadership with Clifton F. Webb

Studying the Book of Acts with Marcus Stenson

Studying the Gospel of Matthew with Boo Scott

Studying Discipleship with Billy McGuiggan

Studying Prayer with Clint Glitner

Studying Idols and False Gods with Jordan Arnold

Studying the Sermon on the Mount with Chris McCurley

The Key to Reaching Our LGBTQ+ Neighbors

Looking for True Love: A Class on Christian Sexual Ethics

Encouragement for Struggling Christian Parents

What is Faith?

Should Christians Use Violence – Part Two

Should Christians Use Violence – Part One

Make the Church More Masculine? Is the Church too Feminine?

If Anyone Will Not Work, Neither Shall He Eat

How Are We Led by the Spirit?

Whatever You Bind on Earth

What is Heaven Like?

How to Live as Unashamed Christians

Issues We Deal with in the Church Today

How to Ask Better Questions of the Bible

Does God Do Evil?

Better Safe Than Sorry Theology

Was Jesus All-Knowing (During His Earthly Ministry)?

Will We Have Free Will in Heaven?