Daily Bible Refresh

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Daily Bible Refresh episodes

  • Would the "Wrong" People Beat You Into Heaven? (Matthew 21:23-32)

    In this episode of Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller reflects on Matthew 21:23–32, where Jesus tells the story of two sons: one says no to his father’s request to work in the vineyard but later goes, while the other agrees but never follows through. The parable challenges listeners to look beyond religious words and credentials to the actions that show whether we’ve truly heard the invitation. Dr. Miller considers why those dismissed as outcasts were more open to change than respected religious leaders, and encourages each of us to follow through on one commitment we’ve left undone.

    Key takeaways

    • Actions matter more than promises: The first son ultimately does what his father asked, despite initially refusing.
    • Faith is more than saying the right things: Religious language or good intentions mean little if they aren’t reflected in how we live.
    • The parable invites self-examination: Dr. Miller recognizes that he, like many people, can agree to do something and then fail to follow through.
    • People should not be dismissed as outcasts: Jesus points to people who were written off but responded to John the Baptist and changed their lives.
    • Credentials can get in the way of change: The religious leaders’ confidence in their standing kept them from responding to the truth.
    • Choose one concrete follow-through step: Identify a commitment you haven’t acted on and do it—even if it’s something small.

    Links referenced in this episode:

    • voiceofgoddaily.com

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is presented each day by Rev. Dr. Brad Miller who has a goal of speaking a bit of the bible into two million ears (one million people) in three years (2025-2028).

    He is the author of "The A, B, C-1,2,3 Bible Study Guide" Free to you by clicking HERE.

    Brad served as a local church pastor for forty years and has a background in radio and podcasting. Moreover, he is a life-long student of The Bible.

    He believes in the words of Jesus that “scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21)

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available seven days a week by 6:00 am ET. The episodes are no longer than ten minutes long and are...

    • Understandable: A reading from the New Testament (usually the Gospel) selected from the Revised Common Lectionary using "The Message" translation.
    • Relatable: You will have a couple of "points to ponder" from the text which will relate to your life
    • Applicable: Every episode includes a way you can take action based on the reading
    • A recommended resource to help you go deeper in biblical study and spiritual direction.
    • A prayer for your day.

    A companion resource to the Voice of God Daily Podcast is the “ABC Bible Study Guide” available by clicking HERE.

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available every day at VoiceofGodDaily.com on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast directories.

    You can help Dr. Brad attain his goal of getting a bit of the bible into two million ears by subscribing to "Daily Bible Refresh" on Apple Podcasts, leaving a five-star rating, and writing a review. More importantly please share with your network of family and friends about the "Daily Bible Refresh".

    Please make listening to the "Daily Bible Refresh" a part of your daily life.

    Remember… “All scripture is God-breathed and useful”(2 Timothy 3:16)

    7 min
  • What Happens When You Refuse to Answer the Question? (Mark 11:27-33)

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is presented each day by Rev. Dr. Brad Miller who has a goal of speaking a bit of the bible into two million ears (one million people) in three years (2025-2028).

    He is the author of "The A, B, C-1,2,3 Bible Study Guide" Free to you by clicking HERE.

    Brad served as a local church pastor for forty years and has a background in radio and podcasting. Moreover, he is a life-long student of The Bible.

    He believes in the words of Jesus that “scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21)

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available seven days a week by 6:00 am ET. The episodes are no longer than ten minutes long and are...

    • Understandable: A reading from the New Testament (usually the Gospel) selected from the Revised Common Lectionary using "The Message" translation.
    • Relatable: You will have a couple of "points to ponder" from the text which will relate to your life
    • Applicable: Every episode includes a way you can take action based on the reading
    • A recommended resource to help you go deeper in biblical study and spiritual direction.
    • A prayer for your day.

    A companion resource to the Voice of God Daily Podcast is the “ABC Bible Study Guide” available by clicking HERE.

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available every day at VoiceofGodDaily.com on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast directories.

    You can help Dr. Brad attain his goal of getting a bit of the bible into two million ears by subscribing to "Daily Bible Refresh" on Apple Podcasts, leaving a five-star rating, and writing a review. More importantly please share with your network of family and friends about the "Daily Bible Refresh".

    Please make listening to the "Daily Bible Refresh" a part of your daily life.

    Remember… “All scripture is God-breathed and useful”(2 Timothy 3:16)

    7 min
  • Is Your Cynicism Blinding You to What God’s Doing? (Acts 13:32-41)

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is presented each day by Rev. Dr. Brad Miller who has a goal of speaking a bit of the bible into two million ears (one million people) in three years (2025-2028).

    He is the author of "The A, B, C-1,2,3 Bible Study Guide" Free to you by clicking HERE.

    Brad served as a local church pastor for forty years and has a background in radio and podcasting. Moreover, he is a life-long student of The Bible.

    He believes in the words of Jesus that “scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21)

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available seven days a week by 6:00 am ET. The episodes are no longer than ten minutes long and are...

    • Understandable: A reading from the New Testament (usually the Gospel) selected from the Revised Common Lectionary using "The Message" translation.
    • Relatable: You will have a couple of "points to ponder" from the text which will relate to your life
    • Applicable: Every episode includes a way you can take action based on the reading
    • A recommended resource to help you go deeper in biblical study and spiritual direction.
    • A prayer for your day.

    A companion resource to the Voice of God Daily Podcast is the “ABC Bible Study Guide” available by clicking HERE.

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available every day at VoiceofGodDaily.com on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast directories.

    You can help Dr. Brad attain his goal of getting a bit of the bible into two million ears by subscribing to "Daily Bible Refresh" on Apple Podcasts, leaving a five-star rating, and writing a review. More importantly please share with your network of family and friends about the "Daily Bible Refresh".

    Please make listening to the "Daily Bible Refresh" a part of your daily life.

    Remember… “All scripture is God-breathed and useful”(2 Timothy 3:16)

    7 min
  • Are You Living Like You'll Never Run Out of Tomorrows? (James 4:11-17)

    In this episode of Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller reads James 4:11–17 from The Message and unpacks its challenging call to humility in how we speak about others and how we plan our future. He explores the connection between gossip and overconfident planning, showing that both come from the same root assumption that we know more and control more than we really do. Through the vivid image of our lives as a “wisp of fog”, Dr. Miller reframes our brevity not as something to fear, but as an invitation to freedom, presence, and grace. Listeners are encouraged to hold both judgments and plans with open hands, practice saying “If the Master wills it” in a meaningful way, and live today fully rather than “worshipping the plan” or clinging to a future they cannot control.

    Key Takeaways

    1. Gossip and overconfident planning share the same root problem: both assume a kind of authority and knowledge that properly belongs to God, whether we’re judging others or treating our future as guaranteed.
    2. James warns against badmouthing others, reminding us that when we tear people down, we are also disrespecting God’s word and stepping into a judgment seat that is not ours.
    3. Our lives are a “wisp of fog”, a brief moment in the sun; this image is meant to free us from anxiety and control, not to depress us.
    4. The issue is not having plans but “worshipping the plan”—clinging so tightly to our own agenda that we forget God’s will and the limits of our control.
    5. A practical spiritual habit is to say, “If the Master wills it” when we talk about the future—not as superstition, but as a way to loosen our grip and remember God’s sovereignty.

    Links referenced in this episode:

    • voiceofgoddaily.com

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is presented each day by Rev. Dr. Brad Miller who has a goal of speaking a bit of the bible into two million ears (one million people) in three years (2025-2028).

    He is the author of "The A, B, C-1,2,3 Bible Study Guide" Free to you by clicking HERE.

    Brad served as a local church pastor for forty years and has a background in radio and podcasting. Moreover, he is a life-long student of The Bible.

    He believes in the words of Jesus that “scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21)

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available seven days a week by 6:00 am ET. The episodes are no longer than ten minutes long and are...

    • Understandable: A reading from the New Testament (usually the Gospel) selected from the Revised Common Lectionary using "The Message" translation.
    • Relatable: You will have a couple of "points to ponder" from the text which will relate to your life
    • Applicable: Every episode includes a way you can take action based on the reading
    • A recommended resource to help you go deeper in biblical study and spiritual direction.
    • A prayer for your day.

    A companion resource to the Voice of God Daily Podcast is the “ABC Bible Study Guide” available by clicking HERE.

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available every day at VoiceofGodDaily.com on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast directories.

    You can help Dr. Brad attain his goal of getting a bit of the bible into two million ears by subscribing to "Daily Bible Refresh" on Apple Podcasts, leaving a five-star rating, and writing a review. More importantly please share with your network of family and friends about the "Daily Bible Refresh".

    Please make listening to the "Daily Bible Refresh" a part of your daily life.

    Remember… “All scripture is God-breathed and useful”(2 Timothy 3:16)

    7 min
  • Could a Child Outrank You in Heaven? (Matthew 18:1-5)

    In today’s episode of Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller unpacks Matthew 18:1–5 from The Message, where the disciples ask Jesus who ranks highest in God’s kingdom—and receive a surprising answer in the form of a child. Dr. Brad explores how Jesus demolishes our obsession with ladders, status, and hierarchy, and instead calls us to “get low” and embrace a childlike posture of humility, simplicity, and open-hearted curiosity. Along the way, he contrasts empire-style power with kingdom values, reflects on his own granddaughters as living examples of honest wonder, and offers a practical action step: literally or metaphorically get down on a child’s level, ask a real question, and simply listen. The episode closes with a focused prayer and an invitation to deepen your study through the ABC 123 Bible Study Method and to join the mission of bringing the audible word of God to a million people by 2028.

    Key Takeaways

    1. Kingdom rank flips human rank – The disciples ask who is greatest, but Jesus responds by placing a child in their midst, showing that true greatness in God’s kingdom is found in humility, not hierarchy.
    2. The kingdom is a floor, not a ladder – Dr. Brad emphasizes that while our cultures and institutions reward those who climb higher, Jesus calls us to go lower, trading status-seeking for servant-heartedness.
    3. Childlikeness is not naivety – Being “simple and elemental” doesn’t mean being gullible; it means laying down the armor of image, defensiveness, and the need to win or be impressive.
    4. We trade wonder for image as we grow up – Children freely ask “why” without worrying how they look, but many adults lose that open-handed curiosity in favor of managing their reputations.
    5. A practical step toward humility – The episode centers on a tangible action step: physically or metaphorically get on a child’s level, ask one genuine question, and listen without correcting, as a spiritual discipline of posture and presence.

    Links referenced in this episode:

    • voiceofgoddaily.com

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is presented each day by Rev. Dr. Brad Miller who has a goal of speaking a bit of the bible into two million ears (one million people) in three years (2025-2028).

    He is the author of "The A, B, C-1,2,3 Bible Study Guide" Free to you by clicking HERE.

    Brad served as a local church pastor for forty years and has a background in radio and podcasting. Moreover, he is a life-long student of The Bible.

    He believes in the words of Jesus that “scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21)

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available seven days a week by 6:00 am ET. The episodes are no longer than ten minutes long and are...

    • Understandable: A reading from the New Testament (usually the Gospel) selected from the Revised Common Lectionary using "The Message" translation.
    • Relatable: You will have a couple of "points to ponder" from the text which will relate to your life
    • Applicable: Every episode includes a way you can take action based on the reading
    • A recommended resource to help you go deeper in biblical study and spiritual direction.
    • A prayer for your day.

    A companion resource to the Voice of God Daily Podcast is the “ABC Bible Study Guide” available by clicking HERE.

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available every day at VoiceofGodDaily.com on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast directories.

    You can help Dr. Brad attain his goal of getting a bit of the bible into two million ears by subscribing to "Daily Bible Refresh" on Apple Podcasts, leaving a five-star rating, and writing a review. More importantly please share with your network of family and friends about the "Daily Bible Refresh".

    Please make listening to the "Daily Bible Refresh" a part of your daily life.

    Remember… “All scripture is God-breathed and useful”(2 Timothy 3:16)

    8 min
  • Can You Spot a Spiritual Con Artist? (Romans 16:17-20)

    In this episode of Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller reads Romans 16:17–20 from The Message and offers a progressive reflection on Paul’s warning against “smooth-talking” religious voices who use faith for personal gain—money, power, control, or influence. Building on his previous discussion of Paul’s inclusive community in Romans, Dr. Miller reframes discernment not as hunting heretics or excluding those who are different, but as wisely examining the fruit of any teaching: Does it cultivate generosity, humility, and love of neighbor, or merely deepen loyalty to a charismatic leader? Listeners are invited to test every sermon, podcast, and post by what it produces in real lives, to protect the vulnerable from exploitation, and to rest in the promise that the God of peace will ultimately overcome evil, with God’s merciful love made new every morning.

    Key Takeaways

    1. Discernment is about motives, not labels

    • Paul’s warning is not “build walls against people who believe differently,” but “pay attention to those who use belief to get money, power, control, or an audience.”

    1. Judge teaching by its fruit, not its polish

    • Listeners are urged to ask: What does this actually produce in people’s lives? Does it grow generosity, humility, and love—or just loyalty to the person on the stage or microphone?

    1. Real discernment protects the vulnerable

    • True spiritual discernment is meant to expose the exploitative, not to justify pushing out people who are simply “odd,” different, or who don’t fit in.

    1. “Smooth talk” can be spiritually dangerous

    • Paul cautions against teachers who use pious language and sweet talk to deceive; their charm can mask self-serving motives and cause real harm.

    Links referenced in this episode:

    • voiceofgoddaily.com

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is presented each day by Rev. Dr. Brad Miller who has a goal of speaking a bit of the bible into two million ears (one million people) in three years (2025-2028).

    He is the author of "The A, B, C-1,2,3 Bible Study Guide" Free to you by clicking HERE.

    Brad served as a local church pastor for forty years and has a background in radio and podcasting. Moreover, he is a life-long student of The Bible.

    He believes in the words of Jesus that “scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21)

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available seven days a week by 6:00 am ET. The episodes are no longer than ten minutes long and are...

    • Understandable: A reading from the New Testament (usually the Gospel) selected from the Revised Common Lectionary using "The Message" translation.
    • Relatable: You will have a couple of "points to ponder" from the text which will relate to your life
    • Applicable: Every episode includes a way you can take action based on the reading
    • A recommended resource to help you go deeper in biblical study and spiritual direction.
    • A prayer for your day.

    A companion resource to the Voice of God Daily Podcast is the “ABC Bible Study Guide” available by clicking HERE.

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available every day at VoiceofGodDaily.com on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast directories.

    You can help Dr. Brad attain his goal of getting a bit of the bible into two million ears by subscribing to "Daily Bible Refresh" on Apple Podcasts, leaving a five-star rating, and writing a review. More importantly please share with your network of family and friends about the "Daily Bible Refresh".

    Please make listening to the "Daily Bible Refresh" a part of your daily life.

    Remember… “All scripture is God-breathed and useful”(2 Timothy 3:16)

    7 min
  • Who Was Junia—the Apostle Paul Almost Erased? (Romans 16:1-16)

    In today’s Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller reads Romans 16:1–16 from the Message translation and invites us to sit with a passage many people usually skim—the “closing credits” of Paul’s letter to the Romans. Far from being a throwaway list, these names reveal an early church marked by inclusive leadership, featuring women like Phoebe, a deacon and helper in the church at Cenchreae, and Junia, a highly regarded apostle whose identity was later obscured by translators uncomfortable with a female apostle. Dr. Miller reflects on how faith is not just about doctrines or institutions, but about real people who show up, serve behind the scenes, and help shape our lives. He challenges listeners to recognize and thank the “Phoebes” in their own stories and closes with a prayer of gratitude for those who help quietly and love loudly, reminding us that God’s merciful love is renewed every morning.

    Key Takeaways

    1. Romans 16 is more than a list of names – It functions as Paul’s “closing credits,” highlighting real people whose lives and service were essential to the early church.
    2. Phoebe’s role as a deacon – Phoebe is called a “helper” using the Greek word diakonos, the same word translated as deacon, emphasizing her recognized ministry and leadership in the church at Cenchreae.
    3. Junia as a prominent female apostle – Junia is identified as a very important apostle and an early believer, challenging assumptions that leadership and apostleship were exclusively male in the early church.
    4. Faith is personal, relational, and embodied in people – Dr. Miller stresses that faith is less about institutional labels or job titles and more about the names and faces of people who have walked with us, served us, and shaped our journey.
    5. An invitation to honor “behind-the-scenes” servants – Listeners are encouraged to name and thank someone who has quietly done “Phoebe work” in their lives—serving faithfully without public recognition.
    6. Gratitude and transformation through service – The closing prayer thanks God for those who help quietly and love loudly, and asks for the grace to become that kind of person for others.

    Links referenced in this episode:

    • voiceofgoddaily.com

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is presented each day by Rev. Dr. Brad Miller who has a goal of speaking a bit of the bible into two million ears (one million people) in three years (2025-2028).

    He is the author of "The A, B, C-1,2,3 Bible Study Guide" Free to you by clicking HERE.

    Brad served as a local church pastor for forty years and has a background in radio and podcasting. Moreover, he is a life-long student of The Bible.

    He believes in the words of Jesus that “scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21)

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available seven days a week by 6:00 am ET. The episodes are no longer than ten minutes long and are...

    • Understandable: A reading from the New Testament (usually the Gospel) selected from the Revised Common Lectionary using "The Message" translation.
    • Relatable: You will have a couple of "points to ponder" from the text which will relate to your life
    • Applicable: Every episode includes a way you can take action based on the reading
    • A recommended resource to help you go deeper in biblical study and spiritual direction.
    • A prayer for your day.

    A companion resource to the Voice of God Daily Podcast is the “ABC Bible Study Guide” available by clicking HERE.

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available every day at VoiceofGodDaily.com on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast directories.

    You can help Dr. Brad attain his goal of getting a bit of the bible into two million ears by subscribing to "Daily Bible Refresh" on Apple Podcasts, leaving a five-star rating, and writing a review. More importantly please share with your network of family and friends about the "Daily Bible Refresh".

    Please make listening to the "Daily Bible Refresh" a part of your daily life.

    Remember… “All scripture is God-breathed and useful”(2 Timothy 3:16)

    7 min
  • Is God's Grace Unfair? What Matthew 20:1-16 Says About the Great Reversal

    In this episode of Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller reflects on the Parable of the Vineyard Workers in Matthew 20:1–16 through a relatable family moment involving his granddaughters arguing over who got the bigger slice of ice cream cake. Using this everyday scene, he explores how our instinct for “fairness” often clashes with the radical generosity of God’s grace. Dr. Miller unpacks the “Great Reversal,” showing that the Kingdom of God does not operate on merit or spiritual résumés, but on abundance and unearned favor. He also confronts the stinginess and resentment that can hide behind our sense of justice—in workplaces, families, and churches—and offers a practical action step: to notice jealousy when it rises, name it honestly, and choose to celebrate someone else’s blessing instead of resenting it, closing with a prayer for hearts that rejoice in God’s generosity.

    Key Takeaways

    1. Grace isn’t a paycheck – God’s Kingdom does not run on merit or hours worked; grace is a free gift, not a wage calculated by effort or performance.
    2. The “Great Reversal” theme – Many who appear to be “first” by religious or moral standards may end up last, and those considered “last” may be first in God’s economy.
    3. Fairness vs. generosity – The early workers weren’t underpaid; they received what was promised. Their real issue was that others received the same generosity they felt only they deserved.
    4. Stinginess in disguise – Resentment about others’ blessings is often “stinginess wearing the costume of fairness,” revealing a scarcity mindset that conflicts with God’s abundant grace.
    5. Resentment shows up everywhere – This dynamic appears in families, workplaces, and churches: who is “really” saved, who “deserves” a seat at the table, and who got in “too easily.”
    6. A practical spiritual exercise – When jealousy or “that’s not fair” flares up, don’t shame yourself; instead, name it honestly and intentionally choose to celebrate the other person’s blessing.

    Links referenced in this episode:

    • voiceofgoddaily.com

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is presented each day by Rev. Dr. Brad Miller who has a goal of speaking a bit of the bible into two million ears (one million people) in three years (2025-2028).

    He is the author of "The A, B, C-1,2,3 Bible Study Guide" Free to you by clicking HERE.

    Brad served as a local church pastor for forty years and has a background in radio and podcasting. Moreover, he is a life-long student of The Bible.

    He believes in the words of Jesus that “scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21)

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available seven days a week by 6:00 am ET. The episodes are no longer than ten minutes long and are...

    • Understandable: A reading from the New Testament (usually the Gospel) selected from the Revised Common Lectionary using "The Message" translation.
    • Relatable: You will have a couple of "points to ponder" from the text which will relate to your life
    • Applicable: Every episode includes a way you can take action based on the reading
    • A recommended resource to help you go deeper in biblical study and spiritual direction.
    • A prayer for your day.

    A companion resource to the Voice of God Daily Podcast is the “ABC Bible Study Guide” available by clicking HERE.

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available every day at VoiceofGodDaily.com on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast directories.

    You can help Dr. Brad attain his goal of getting a bit of the bible into two million ears by subscribing to "Daily Bible Refresh" on Apple Podcasts, leaving a five-star rating, and writing a review. More importantly please share with your network of family and friends about the "Daily Bible Refresh".

    Please make listening to the "Daily Bible Refresh" a part of your daily life.

    Remember… “All scripture is God-breathed and useful”(2 Timothy 3:16)

    9 min
  • Why Is It So Hard to Trust God? What Matthew 19:23-30 Says About Letting Go of Control

    In today’s episode of Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller reads Matthew 19:23–30 from The Message and explores what Jesus really meant when He said it’s easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for the rich to enter God’s kingdom. Drawing from a personal hiking story in the Oregon redwoods, Dr. Miller connects the biblical text to our modern obsession with self-sufficiency, showing how reliance on our own competence, success, and spiritual performance can actually block us from receiving grace. He unpacks Peter’s honest question, “What do we get out of it?” and explains Jesus’ promise of the great reversal, where the first become last and the last become first—not in terms of bank accounts, but in terms of belonging, being held by God, and living in a different kind of kingdom economy. The episode closes with a practical challenge to identify where we’re white‑knuckling control and to take one small step toward trusting God instead of ourselves, followed by a brief, heartfelt prayer.

    Key Takeaways

    The “camel through the eye of a needle” image is more about self-sufficiency than money.

    The real issue is not wealth itself but the illusion that we don’t need anyone—including God—because we believe we can handle life on our own.

    Self-sufficiency makes it harder to receive grace.

    Receiving grace requires admitting, “I can’t pull this off myself,” which clashes with a culture that worships being self-made, competent, and in control.

    Religious performance doesn’t get you into God’s kingdom.

    Spiritual disciplines, good behavior, and theological correctness are good, but they are not the “ticket in.” Jesus “torches” the idea that we earn our way by performance.

    Peter’s question—“What do we get out of it?”—is honest and welcomed.

    Jesus doesn’t rebuke Peter for asking about the payoff of sacrifice. Instead, He answers with the promise of the great reversal, where God’s scoreboard is completely different from the world’s.

    The “100 times over” reward is about belonging, not bank accounts.

    The true payoff is not financial prosperity but a deeper experience of being held by God, gaining a new kind of family, security, and identity in God’s kingdom.

    Links referenced in this episode:

    • voiceofgoddaily.com

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is presented each day by Rev. Dr. Brad Miller who has a goal of speaking a bit of the bible into two million ears (one million people) in three years (2025-2028).

    He is the author of "The A, B, C-1,2,3 Bible Study Guide" Free to you by clicking HERE.

    Brad served as a local church pastor for forty years and has a background in radio and podcasting. Moreover, he is a life-long student of The Bible.

    He believes in the words of Jesus that “scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21)

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available seven days a week by 6:00 am ET. The episodes are no longer than ten minutes long and are...

    • Understandable: A reading from the New Testament (usually the Gospel) selected from the Revised Common Lectionary using "The Message" translation.
    • Relatable: You will have a couple of "points to ponder" from the text which will relate to your life
    • Applicable: Every episode includes a way you can take action based on the reading
    • A recommended resource to help you go deeper in biblical study and spiritual direction.
    • A prayer for your day.

    A companion resource to the Voice of God Daily Podcast is the “ABC Bible Study Guide” available by clicking HERE.

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available every day at VoiceofGodDaily.com on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast directories.

    You can help Dr. Brad attain his goal of getting a bit of the bible into two million ears by subscribing to "Daily Bible Refresh" on Apple Podcasts, leaving a five-star rating, and writing a review. More importantly please share with your network of family and friends about the "Daily Bible Refresh".

    Please make listening to the "Daily Bible Refresh" a part of your daily life.

    Remember… “All scripture is God-breathed and useful”(2 Timothy 3:16)

    9 min
  • When Was Your Last Faith Checkup? What 2 Corinthians 13:5-10 Says About Testing Yourself Honestly

    In today’s Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller reads from 2 Corinthians 13:5–10 in The Message and invites us to approach our spiritual lives the way a cancer survivor approaches regular scans—through honest, sometimes uncomfortable checkups that reveal the truth rather than allow us to drift in denial. Drawing from his own journey with prostate cancer, he reflects on the stillness of waiting for results, the purpose behind Paul’s sharp words to the Corinthians, and the call to use spiritual authority to build people up instead of tearing them down. Along the way, he challenges us to seek firsthand evidence of Christ’s presence in our lives, to measure progressive faith by whether it heals or harms, and to move from hiding our weaknesses to actually celebrating our God-given limitations as part of our story.

    Key Takeaways

    1. Spiritual checkups are essential – Like medical scans after cancer, honest self-examination helps reveal what’s really going on in our souls instead of letting us drift on autopilot.
    2. Truth is better than denial – It may feel uncomfortable to wait for hard truths, but it’s far better than pretending everything is fine when it isn’t—spiritually or physically.
    3. Authority should build, not break – Paul’s sharp words to the Corinthians are rooted in a desire for wholeness; religious authority is meant to put people together, not weaponize discipline.
    4. Faith must be evidenced, not assumed – Paul urges believers to seek firsthand evidence of Christ at work in their lives, not rely on hearsay, labels, or religious status.
    5. Limitations are to be celebrated, not hidden – Dr. Miller’s experience with cancer shows that weaknesses and scars don’t have to be denied; they can be named, shared, and reframed as part of a hopeful story.
    6. Action step: an honest self-audit – Listeners are invited to give themselves a gentle but truthful spiritual checkup, identify one limitation they’ve been hiding, and share it with someone they trust.

    Links referenced in this episode:

    • voiceofgoddaily.com

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is presented each day by Rev. Dr. Brad Miller who has a goal of speaking a bit of the bible into two million ears (one million people) in three years (2025-2028).

    He is the author of "The A, B, C-1,2,3 Bible Study Guide" Free to you by clicking HERE.

    Brad served as a local church pastor for forty years and has a background in radio and podcasting. Moreover, he is a life-long student of The Bible.

    He believes in the words of Jesus that “scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21)

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available seven days a week by 6:00 am ET. The episodes are no longer than ten minutes long and are...

    • Understandable: A reading from the New Testament (usually the Gospel) selected from the Revised Common Lectionary using "The Message" translation.
    • Relatable: You will have a couple of "points to ponder" from the text which will relate to your life
    • Applicable: Every episode includes a way you can take action based on the reading
    • A recommended resource to help you go deeper in biblical study and spiritual direction.
    • A prayer for your day.

    A companion resource to the Voice of God Daily Podcast is the “ABC Bible Study Guide” available by clicking HERE.

    The "Daily Bible Refresh" is available every day at VoiceofGodDaily.com on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast directories.

    You can help Dr. Brad attain his goal of getting a bit of the bible into two million ears by subscribing to "Daily Bible Refresh" on Apple Podcasts, leaving a five-star rating, and writing a review. More importantly please share with your network of family and friends about the "Daily Bible Refresh".

    Please make listening to the "Daily Bible Refresh" a part of your daily life.

    Remember… “All scripture is God-breathed and useful”(2 Timothy 3:16)

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On The Daily Daily Bible Refresh, you will hear the words of the Biblical New Testament Lesson, read from "The Message". The reading is followed by a study of the scripture which is Understandable,…