Wednesday March 4, 2026II Week of LentToday’s readings move us inward—into conscience, community, and the condition of the heart.In Genesis 42:18–28, Joseph’s brothers begin to feel the weight of their past. “In truth we are guilty concerning our brother,” they confess. What they once buried now surfaces. Fear grips them as silver is returned to their sacks, and they ask, “What is this that God has done to us?” Conviction is no longer abstract—it is personal. God is stirring their hearts toward repentance.In 1 Corinthians 5:9–6:11, Paul calls the church to clear moral distinction. Believers are not to mirror the broken patterns around them. “Such were some of you,” he reminds them—but they have been washed, sanctified, justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. The gospel does not merely forgive; it transforms identity and behavior.And in Mark 4:1–10, Jesus tells the parable of the sower. The same seed falls on different soils, but the harvest depends on the condition of the ground. The issue is not the power of the Word—it is the posture of the heart. Only receptive soil bears lasting fruit.This episode invites us to allow conviction to soften us, to live as people truly washed and made new, and to cultivate hearts ready to receive and respond to the Word of God.

Tuesday March 3, 2026

Week of LentT

Today’s readings remind us that God uses hard moments to awaken hearts, purify His people, and redefine belonging.

In Genesis 42:1–17, Joseph’s brothers stand before the very one they betrayed—though they do not recognize him. Famine drives them to Egypt, but God is driving them toward reckoning. Joseph speaks harshly, not for revenge, but to awaken conscience. Conviction is often the first step toward restoration.

In 1 Corinthians 5:1–8, Paul confronts sin within the church with sobering clarity. A little leaven leavens the whole lump. Purity matters—not for appearances, but because the church belongs to Christ, our Passover Lamb. Cleansing is not cruelty; it is love that refuses to let corruption spread.

And in Mark 3:19–35, Jesus faces misunderstanding from both religious leaders and His own family. Yet He redefines true kinship: “Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” The family of God is not formed by bloodlines, but by obedience and faith.T

This episode invites us to receive conviction as grace, to pursue holiness with courage, and to embrace the deeper belonging found in doing the will of our Father.

Monday March 2, 2026 II Week of Lent

Today’s readings reveal how God raises the humble, confronts pride, and calls ordinary people into extraordinary purpose.In **Genesis 41:14–45**, Joseph is suddenly lifted from prison to the palace. Brought before Pharaoh, he does not claim brilliance for himself: “It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer.” The years of hidden faithfulness now give way to public responsibility. Promotion comes—but Joseph’s posture remains humble, anchored in God as the true source of wisdom.In **1 Corinthians 4:8–21**, Paul challenges the Corinthians’ spiritual pride. While they see themselves as strong and reigning, Paul reminds them that apostolic leadership looks more like weakness, endurance, and fatherly correction. The kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power—power marked by humility, sacrifice, and transformed lives.And in **Mark 3:7–19**, crowds press in from every direction, drawn by Jesus’ authority and healing. Yet from the multitude He appoints twelve—to be with Him and to be sent out. Before influence comes intimacy. Before mission comes relationship.This episode invites us to stay humble when God elevates us, to reject shallow pride for kingdom maturity, and to draw near to Jesus—so that being with Him shapes how we are sent by Him.

Thursday February 26, 2026I Week Of LentToday’s readings remind us that integrity, maturity, and mercy are formed under pressure.In Genesis 39:1–23, Joseph rises in Potiphar’s house because “the Lord was with him.” Even when falsely accused and thrown into prison, that same phrase is repeated—*the Lord was with Joseph.

Favor does not prevent hardship, and faithfulness does not always yield immediate reward. But God’s presence remains steady in both promotion and prison.In 1 Corinthians 2:14–3:15, Paul contrasts spiritual maturity with spiritual infancy. The natural mind cannot grasp the things of the Spirit, and believers are urged to grow beyond jealousy and division. We are builders on a foundation already laid—Jesus Christ. What we construct with our lives will be tested, and only what is built on Him will endure.And in Mark 2:1–12, four friends lower a paralyzed man through a roof to reach Jesus. Before healing the body, Jesus forgives the man’s sins—revealing that His deepest authority is over the human heart. The scribes question Him, but the crowd leaves glorifying God.This episode invites us to remain faithful when unseen, to build wisely on Christ as our foundation, and to trust the Son who not only heals—but forgives and restores from the inside out.

Today’s readings hold together suffering, simplicity, and the unmistakable power of Christ.In Genesis 38, we step into a messy and morally complicated chapter in Judah’s life. Deception, injustice, and hidden sin unfold—but so does unexpected courage and eventual acknowledgment of wrongdoing. Even within fractured family lines and flawed decisions, God is quietly preserving the lineage through which His redemptive plan will move forward. Grace works in places we would rather skip.In 1 Corinthians 2:1–13, Paul reminds the church that the gospel did not come with eloquence or impressive rhetoric, but with a simple proclamation: Christ crucified. True wisdom is revealed by the Spirit, not discovered by human brilliance. The deepest truths of God are spiritually discerned, not intellectually mastered.And in Mark 1:29–45, Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law, cleanses a leper, and ministers to crowds in need. His authority is not distant—it is compassionate and near. He touches the untouchable and restores the forgotten. Yet He also withdraws to pray, anchored in communion with the Father.This episode invites us to trust God in the hidden chapters, to depend on the Spirit for true understanding, and to draw near to the compassionate Savior whose power restores and whose purposes never fail. Wednesday February 25, 2026I Week Of LentThis is the unfiltered and unscripted daily podcast of Dr. Terry Rolen. Whether you're a devout Christian seeking spiritual growth or someone curious about the teachings of the Bible, this whimsical podcast offers a dynamic, relatable platform for deepening your faith and understanding.

Tuesday February 24, 2026I Week Of Lent The Pit, the Paradox, and the ProclamationIn Genesis 37:12–24, Joseph is betrayed by his brothers and cast into a pit. The favored son becomes the rejected one. What looks like abandonment is actually the beginning of God’s unfolding plan. Before elevation comes humiliation; before fulfillment comes testing.In 1 Corinthians 1:20–31, Paul highlights the great reversal at the heart of the gospel. God makes foolish the wisdom of the world. He chooses what is weak, low, and despised so that no one can boast in His presence. Our confidence is not in pedigree or performance, but in Christ—who has become for us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.And in Mark 1:14–28, Jesus proclaims the arrival of God’s kingdom. He calls unlikely disciples, teaches with unmatched authority, and commands unclean spirits with a word. The King has come—not with political force, but with divine authority and transforming power.This episode invites us to trust God when we feel sidelined or forgotten, to embrace the paradox of the cross, and to respond to the authoritative call of Jesus with repentance and faith.

Monday February 23, 2026I Week of LentToday’s readings remind us that God’s purposes often begin in obscurity, tension, and testing.In Genesis 37:1–11, Joseph receives dreams of future exaltation—but those dreams stir jealousy and division within his own family. What God reveals in promise does not always unfold in peace. Sometimes destiny is planted in dysfunction, and faith must hold steady while the story develops.In 1 Corinthians 1:1–19, Paul confronts a divided church tempted to rally around personalities and human wisdom. He redirects them to the cross—the true center of unity and power. The message of Christ crucified may seem foolish to the world, but it is the very wisdom and power of God.And in Mark 1:1–13, the Gospel opens with urgency: “The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ.” From John’s call to repentance, to Jesus’ baptism and the Father’s affirmation, to the Spirit leading Him into the wilderness—God’s redemptive plan moves forward with purpose. Before public ministry comes testing; before glory comes obedience.This episode invites us to trust God’s dreams even when misunderstood, to center our lives on the cross rather than personalities, and to embrace both affirmation and wilderness as part of God’s unfolding work.

Thursday February 19, 2026

After Ash Wednesday

Today’s readings move us from trembling prayer to determined pursuit to lifted eyes in glory.

In Habakkuk 3:1–8, the prophet prays in awe of God’s mighty power. Even in uncertainty, he remembers the Lord’s faithfulness in generations past. His prayer is not rooted in circumstances but in the character of a God who moves in power and keeps His promises.

In Philippians 3:12–21, Paul makes it clear—he has not arrived. But he presses on. Forgetting what lies behind and straining toward what lies ahead, he pursues the upward call of God in Christ. His citizenship is in heaven, and that future reality shapes his present focus.

And in John 17:1–8, Jesus lifts His eyes to heaven and prays. Having completed the work the Father gave Him, He speaks of glory—not self-exaltation, but the revealing of the Father through faithful obedience. Eternal life, He says, is knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ whom He has sent.T

his episode invites us to lift our eyes in worship, press forward in perseverance, and live with heaven shaping how we walk today.

Ash Wednesday February 18, 2026On this Ash Wednesday, the Scriptures call us to honest repentance and wholehearted return.In Amos 5:6–15, the prophet pleads, “Seek the Lord and live.” God is not impressed with outward religion while injustice and pride remain unchecked. True repentance is not performance—it is turning. It is hating evil, loving good, and establishing what is right before the Lord.In Hebrews 12:1–14, we are urged to lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles us, and to run with endurance the race set before us—fixing our eyes on Jesus. Lent begins with subtraction: releasing what hinders so we can pursue holiness and peace.And in Luke 18:9–14, Jesus contrasts the proud Pharisee with the humble tax collector. One boasts in comparison; the other bows in confession. “God, be merciful to me, a sinner.” It is the one who bows low who goes home justified.This episode invites us to seek the Lord while He may be found, to run lighter by laying down our sin, and to bow lower in humble repentance—trusting that God lifts up those who come to Him in mercy.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026Last Week After Epiphany As we step into Mardi Gras, today’s readings call us to humility, discernment, and a deeper knowing of Christ.In Proverbs 30:1–4, 24–33, Agur confesses his limitations and marvels at the greatness of God. True wisdom begins not with self-confidence but with reverent humility. Even the smallest creatures reveal quiet diligence and order—reminding us that wisdom is often steady, disciplined, and restrained. Pride and strife, however, only stir conflict.In Philippians 3:1–11, Paul lays down his spiritual résumé and counts it all loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus. Righteousness is not achieved—it is received. What matters most is being found in Him, sharing in His life, His sufferings, and His resurrection power.And in John 18:28–38, Jesus stands before Pilate, unshaken. While religious leaders cling to power and politics swirl with tension, Jesus speaks of a kingdom not of this world. Truth is not a concept to debate—it is a King to follow.This episode invites us to exchange pride for humility, performance for relationship, and empty noise for the deep, steady wisdom that comes from knowing Christ.