Bible Thump

What do My Hero Academia and the feeding of the 5,000 have in common? More than you might think! In this episode of Bible Thump, Amanda Sims from YouVersion explores the story of Izuku Midoriya, a quirkless kid who dreams of becoming a hero, and connects his willingness to step forward with the young boy in John 6 who offered Jesus five loaves and two fish. Through these stories, Amanda reminds us that God can take our smallest acts of obedience, kindness, and generosity and multiply them into something far greater than we could imagine. Plus, discover how the YouVersion Bible App and Global Bible Month can help you build a daily habit of engaging with Scripture throughout November. Whether you feel like you have a lot to offer or very little, this episode is an encouragement to show up, give what you have, and trust God with the results.

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CJ Burroughs explores Revelation 3, the spiritual cost of hurry, and why slowing down to spend intentional time with God can deepen our relationship with Jesus. 

Aki from Aki & Fam joins this week’s Bible Thump to reflect on the changing seasons of nature—and the changing seasons of life. From the beauty of fall and the stillness of winter to the new life of spring, Aki connects those rhythms to Ecclesiastes 3 and the seasons we experience in faith, relationships, grief, mental health, failure, repentance, and blessing. Whether you’re walking through a difficult valley or enjoying a season of joy, this devotional is a reminder that seasons change, Christ remains present, and there is another season ahead. 

Radio Matt explores Jacob wrestling with God in Genesis 32 and what the story teaches Christians about doubt, anxiety, perseverance, and holding onto faith through difficult seasons.

Steve Valdez of Savepoint Ministries kicks off the fall season of Bible Thump with a devotional inspired by Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Using the film’s idea that anyone in the background could suddenly become important, Steve challenges us to consider how easily we treat strangers, service workers, drivers, and people online like extras in our own stories. Through Jesus’ parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15, he reminds us that every person bears the image of God, has genuine value, and deserves to be treated with the love, patience, and grace of Christ.

In this episode of Bible Thump, Stephen Pierce reflects on Hebrews 3:12–13 and explores what it means to follow Jesus in the everyday rhythms of life. Rather than measuring faith only by what can be counted, Stephen points to the deeper issue of the heart, whether we truly trust God, and how daily encouragement from fellow believers helps keep us grounded in truth. 

This week on Bible Thump, Brett Vance takes a thoughtful look at one of Jesus’ most challenging commands: love your enemies. Drawing from Matthew 5 and Romans 5, Brett shares a personal story about conflict, bitterness, and the hard but holy work of praying for those who hurt or frustrate us.

In this episode of Bible Thump, host Mark Lutz explores spiritual formation by connecting Thor’s journey in Infinity War with the story of Mary and Martha. Through both pop culture and Scripture, Mark highlights how spiritual formation is not simply about doing good deeds or serving others, but about becoming who God wants us to be through inward transformation. This episode is a thoughtful look at how God shapes our hearts, priorities, and lives from the inside out.

Hosted by Mark Lutz.

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Hector Miray takes an honest look at the struggle bus, when things are rough, and how the Bible is clear about what we should do to get through the tough times, even if we try to make it more complicated.