Bible Thump

On this episode of Bible Thump, Amanda Sims (YouVersion) shares a powerful devotional inspired by the story of young David. While the world saw only a shepherd, God saw a king. Amanda challenges us to ask, “What does God see in me?” and invites us to reflect on our identity and purpose in God's greater plan.

Why me? Why now? Why did God put us here? In this week’s Bible Thump, Bubba Stallcup (CEO of Love Thy Nerd) tackles some of life’s biggest questions by exploring the difference between being a human being and a human doing. Drawing from Acts 2 and Hebrews 10, Bubba offers a powerful devotional on our purpose, our worth, and why simply being in God’s presence might be the most important thing of all.

In this special Bible Thump for May the 4th—Star Wars Day—CJ Burroughs (NextGen Nerd) draws a powerful parallel between the Jedi master/padawan relationship and Titus 2, where Paul urges older believers to train and guide the next generation in faith. Don’t miss this unique blend of fandom and discipleship as CJ reminds us of our calling to invest in others.

On this week's Bible Thump, Aki (Aki and Fam) explores Proverbs 9, guiding us toward finding true wisdom instead of following the crowd into folly. Join this insightful devotional to discover how God’s Word can lead us to clarity, understanding, and genuine wisdom in our daily lives.

In this week's Bible Thump, Stephen Pierce (Sojourn New Albany) shares a powerful devotional from Matthew 26, exploring how the Last Supper fulfills the deeper meaning behind the Passover described in Exodus. Join us to discover how Jesus connects Old Testament tradition with New Testament truth, revealing a story of redemption and promise. 

In today's Bible Thump devotional, Nathan Webb (Pastor Nate of Checkpoint Church) explores the overlooked “NPCs” of our world, highlighting how we mistakenly underestimate their importance. Using Mary, Martha’s sister, as an example, he reminds us how background characters can have a greater impact than anyone anticipates. Join in and learn how God uses everyone—even the seemingly minor characters—in significant ways.

In this week's Bible Thump, Brett Vance (This Little Bean of Mine) explores the difference between "work" and "toil," diving deep into Genesis to clarify common misconceptions about labor. Discover how God's original design transforms our perspective on daily tasks, shifting from mere toil to meaningful purpose.

In this week's Bible Thump, Steve Valdez (SavePoint Ministries) explores the struggle with identity—how, left to ourselves, we continually miss the mark. Drawing inspiration from 1 Peter 2 and video games that let us shape our own characters, Steve encourages us to find our true identity rooted firmly in Christ.

In this week’s devotional, hosted by Jaclyn S. Parrish (Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary), we explore how God truly sees us and why He invests in our lives. Reflect on 1 John 4:8-9 as we unpack what we do for God, what He graciously does for us, and how we can respond in return. Dive into the comforting truth of God’s love and discover fresh perspectives on living out His purpose every day.

In this episode of Bible Thump, Hector Miray (Faith & Fandom) offers a devotional on the pursuit of joy. Through scripture and personal reflections, he unpacks how we can foster real, lasting joy in our daily walk—even in challenging seasons.