Discover the Word Podcast

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What's Discover the Word Podcast about?

Discover the Word is a weekly, Bible-study podcast that invites you to join a team of hosts — and maybe a special guest or two — in breaking down passages of Scripture to discover fresh perspective and practical application.

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Discover the Word Podcast episodes:

04.21.2024
156. The Pharisees | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
When you read the Gospels, the Pharisees play a prominent role. So, when you hear the word "Pharisee," what do you think of? The dictionary defines a Pharisee as "a self-righteous person; a hypocrite." But were all Pharisees self-righteous hypocrites?...
04.14.2024
155. The Pharisees | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
When you read the Gospels, the Pharisees play a prominent role. So, when you hear the word "Pharisee," what do you think of? The dictionary defines a Pharisee as "a self-righteous person; a hypocrite." But were all Pharisees self-righteous hypocrites?...
04.07.2024
154. The Good Shepherd | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
The Bible uses many metaphors to teach us about God, and one of the most common of those metaphors is "shepherd." But of course, metaphors only work when you're familiar with the cultural details. Dr. Tim Laniak joins the group...
03.31.2024
153. Amazing Moments in Luke | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
For most Christ-followers arguably the most familiar use of the word amazing is in the hymn “Amazing Grace.” And rightly so. God’s grace is truly amazing. But recently the Discover the Word group had a series of conversations about how...
03.24.2024
152. Whose Cross Is It? Simon of Cyrene | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
Apparently entering Jerusalem as part of the preparations for the Passover celebration, Simon of Cyrene finds himself caught up in a story that would involve the sacrifice the true Passover Lamb—and change the world as well as changing Simon’s own...
03.17.2024
151. Who is God? A Study of Ephesians | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
Author and New Testament scholar Dr. Lynn Cohick joins the Discover the Word group for a week-long walk through the New Testament letter to the Ephesians. What were the social realities in Ephesus that led Paul to address some of...
03.10.2024
150. Hopefully | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
Small word--big concept. This week Rasool Berry guides the group through some conversations about... hope, and discovers that the Bible teaches that hope shines the brightest when it seems to be needed the most. But there are a lot of...
03.03.2024
149. A Life That Points to Jesus | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
John the Baptist lived a life that pointed to Jesus. From the womb to the tomb, John understood and embraced his multiple roles in the mission of God including a chosen child, a unique man, a forerunner of the Messiah,...
02.25.2024
148. A Life That Points to Jesus | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
John the Baptist lived a life that pointed to Jesus. From the womb to the tomb, John understood and embraced his multiple roles in the mission of God including a chosen child, a unique man, a forerunner of the Messiah,...
02.18.2024
147. The 12 Minor Prophets | Week 3 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
There is a section of scripture in the Old Testament that most of us rarely turn to—the Minor Prophets. These prophets have come to be known as the minor prophets, not because they are of minor importance, but because of...
02.11.2024
146. The 12 Minor Prophets | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
There is a section of scripture in the Old Testament that most of us rarely turn to—the Minor Prophets. These prophets have come to be known as the minor prophets, not because they are of minor importance, but because of...
02.04.2024
145. The 12 Minor Prophets | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
There is a section of scripture in the Old Testament that most of us rarely turn to—the Minor Prophets. These prophets have come to be known as the minor prophets, not because they are of minor importance, but because of...
01.28.2024
144. The Mercy Prayer | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
“Lord, have mercy.” It’s the most prayed prayer in the Bible. In this series of 10 conversations, pastor and author Robert Gelinas joins Mart DeHaan and Elisa Morgan at the table to explore what happens when the Bible’s most prayed...
01.21.2024
143. The Mercy Prayer | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
“Lord, have mercy.” It’s the most prayed prayer in the Bible. In this series of 10 conversations, pastor and author Robert Gelinas joins Mart DeHaan and Elisa Morgan at the table to explore what happens when the Bible’s most prayed...
01.14.2024
142. John 9 and 10 | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
There are so many stories we read in the Gospels where we wish we had more details. Jesus tells parables that we wish had more of an explanation. Jesus often uses complicated metaphors that we wish came with more questions...
01.07.2024
141. John 9 and 10 | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
There are so many stories we read in the Gospels where we wish we had more details. Jesus tells parables that we wish had more of an explanation. Jesus often uses complicated metaphors that we wish came with more questions...
12.31.2023
140. Five Sentences | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
In this series we’ll look at five sentences that describe Mary of Bethany and the progressive relationship she had with Jesus. We’ll consider what Mary’s encounters with Jesus meant to her, how they layered to form a powerful relationship and...
12.24.2023
139. The Best of Discover the Word--2023 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
End 2023 with a collection of episodes from the past 12 months and beyond in this "Best of Discover the Word" week. Start with some classic Christmas conversations Haddon Robinson and Alice Mathews had with Dr. Kenneth Bailey. Will they...
12.17.2023
138. Mary's Song | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
When the angel, Gabriel, informed the teenage virgin, Mary, that she would become pregnant with the Messiah, she responded with a firm “yes!” And then she offered up what Luke calls a song of praise. Because she began her words...
12.10.2023
137. Hesed | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
In this series of conversations, the group goes in-depth on a word we talk about a lot on Discover the Word. It's the Hebrew word hesed. It's one of the primary ways God introduces himself to the world, and implies...
12.03.2023
136. Amazing Moments in Mark | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
I think we can agree that we live in an amazing world filled with amazing things and people. But there are also amazing things to ponder in the spiritual realm. Most notably, when we consider the story of the scriptures...
11.26.2023
135. Amazing Moments in Mark | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
I think we can agree that we live in an amazing world filled with amazing things and people. But there are also amazing things to ponder in the spiritual realm. Most notably, when we consider the story of the scriptures...
11.19.2023
134. Jesus is the Word | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
Is Hebrews 4:12 referring to the Bible when it says, “The Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than a two-edged sword?” Pastor, author, and longtime seminary professor Sid Buzzell leads the group in a study of Hebrews...
11.12.2023
133. Finding Joy in the Journey | Week 4 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
Spend four weeks studying through Paul's letter to the Philippians with Bill and Elisa and Daniel and Rasool. They'll each take turns leading a chapter as they discover how it's possible to have joy in the struggles of life; how...
11.05.2023
132. Finding Joy in the Journey | Week 3 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
Spend four weeks studying through Paul's letter to the Philippians with Bill and Elisa and Daniel and Rasool. They'll each take turns leading a chapter as they discover how it's possible to have joy in the struggles of life; how...
10.29.2023
131. Finding Joy in the Journey | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
Spend four weeks studying through Paul's letter to the Philippians with Bill and Elisa and Daniel and Rasool. They'll each take turns leading a chapter as they discover how it's possible to have joy in the struggles of life; how...
10.22.2023
130. Finding Joy in the Journey | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
Spend four weeks studying through Paul's letter to the Philippians with Bill and Elisa and Daniel and Rasool. They'll each take turns leading a chapter as they discover how it's possible to have joy in the struggles of life; how...
10.15.2023
129. The First Christian Sexual Revolution | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
Pastor and author Timothy Keller says the the "sexual revolution" that started in the 1960's was not the first sexual revolution. In fact, he believes it's a step back from the first, Christian sexual revolution that Jesus and his first...
10.08.2023
128. Let Us... | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
There is a phrase that appears continuously in the scriptures, particularly it seems to be an idea that is important to the writer of the letter to the Hebrews. And what makes this phrase interesting is that some see it...
10.01.2023
127. The Bread of Anxious Toil | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
"Eating the bread of anxious toil." How does that make you feel? Well, the Discover the Word group goes on a journey this week, searching for the word "toil" in the Bible. They'll start at the beginning in the story...
09.24.2023
126. Four Men, Four Stories | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
How do you read your Bible? Behind every story or character, there is bigger theology happening behind the scenes. At the heart of the stories, we see ordinary people like us encounter and be transformed by the Creator of the...
09.17.2023
125. Crowns | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
We have all seen the glorious crowns that royalty wear, but did you know you have a glorious crown too? Scripture tells us that “when the Great Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of never-ending glory” (1 Peter 5:4...
09.10.2023
124. Bearing God's Name | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
Have you ever been told you’ve used the Lord’s name in vain but not understood why? The third commandment is often misunderstood and misapplied. Why is that? Join our conversation in this episode of Discover the Word about the third...
09.03.2023
123. It's All About Grace | Week 6 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
If we understand how precious the gift of grace is, it becomes our responsibility to share that gift with others. Each day there are opportunities to serve one another and sow seeds that bring joy, but only if we are...
08.27.2023
122. It's All About Grace | Week 5 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
We talk about grace a lot, but do we really understand it? Paul shares that “Christ has truly set us free” (Galatians 5:1), but do we experience freedom if we don’t embrace the grace that only He can give? Join...
08.20.2023
121. It's All About Grace | Week 4 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
Have there been times where all you wanted was some guidance from a friend to help figure life out? Thankfully, God cares about you so much that gives direction on what it means to be a child of God! Join...
08.15.2023
120. It's All About Grace | Week 3 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
It’s easy to make assumptions that aren’t always right, including in our faith. Even when we get it wrong, God is there to correct our focus back towards His truth. Continue along with Discover the Word as we dig into...
08.15.2023
119. It's All About Grace | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
God created us for community, but dealing with one another isn’t always easy. In any relationship, there will be times of cooperation, conflict, shared work, and much more. However, our relationships still must always reflect back to Christ. Join us...
07.30.2023
118. It's All About Grace | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
Have you ever received a note from a friend, and it completely turned around your day? Paul writes each of his letters with the purpose of encouraging, teaching, or correcting others to pursue after Christ in all things. Join us...
07.23.2023
117. Lord, Teach Us to Pray | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
“Can we talk?” How do you feel when someone asks you that question? Well, this week, the Discover the Word group will use the Lord’s Prayer as a model to explore the subject of prayer in Scripture. By recognizing the...
07.16.2023
116. Paul, the Letter Writer | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
Many Christians today imagine the apostle Paul sitting down at a desk one afternoon in a quiet room all by himself and writing a letter to one of the first-century churches he started on one of his missionary journeys. A...
07.09.2023
115. Paul, the Letter Writer | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
Many Christians today imagine the apostle Paul sitting down at a desk one afternoon in a quiet room all by himself and writing a letter to one of the first-century churches he started on one of his missionary journeys. A...
07.02.2023
114. Does Sabbath Still Matter? | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
This week on Discover the Word, the group will consider the idea of Sabbath, and whether it still applies to us New Testament people who are under the New Covenant. We'll explore the intention and heart behind Sabbath, going all...
06.25.2023
113. By the Pool | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
Ever feel like the Bible leaves you with more questions than answers? Join us on Discover the Word this week as we wrestle with John 5:1–15, Jesus’ healing of the paralytic man at the pool of Bethesda. Together, we’ll examine...
06.18.2023
112. Secret Things | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
Believe it or not, there are some things the Bible encourages you to keep a secret. Join us on Discover the Word as we dive into what God says about secrets and how understanding His perspective on them can deepen...
06.11.2023
111. A Song of Hopeful Repentance | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
No one’s life is squeaky clean. Even if you don’t outwardly show it, you’ve probably gone through some ugly, painful stuff, if you’re not going through it right now. Don’t let yourself be defined by your experiences, but rather how...
06.04.2023
110. Taste and See | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
Most people have a somewhat strange love/hate relationship with food. At times it is a wonderful gift from God. But whether it's through dieting, food addiction, food allergies or the simple act of labeling good versus bad things to eat--things...
05.28.2023
109. Taste and See | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
Most people have a somewhat strange love/hate relationship with food. At times it is a wonderful gift from God. But whether it's through dieting, food addiction, food allergies or the simple act of labeling good versus bad things to eat--things...
05.21.2023
108. 1 John | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
1 John is written by an old wise man, sharing who he knows God to be. His wisdom is directly tied to knowing Jesus personally—he heard him, saw him, followed him around, and laid his head on his chest. His...
05.14.2023
107. 1 John | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread
1 John is written by an old wise man, sharing who he knows God to be. His wisdom is directly tied to knowing Jesus personally—he heard him, saw him, followed him around, and laid his head on his chest. His...

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Discover the Word Podcast episodes:

156. The Pharisees | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

155. The Pharisees | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

154. The Good Shepherd | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

153. Amazing Moments in Luke | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

152. Whose Cross Is It? Simon of Cyrene | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

151. Who is God? A Study of Ephesians | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

150. Hopefully | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

149. A Life That Points to Jesus | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

148. A Life That Points to Jesus | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

147. The 12 Minor Prophets | Week 3 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

146. The 12 Minor Prophets | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

145. The 12 Minor Prophets | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

144. The Mercy Prayer | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

143. The Mercy Prayer | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

142. John 9 and 10 | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

141. John 9 and 10 | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

140. Five Sentences | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

139. The Best of Discover the Word--2023 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

138. Mary's Song | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

137. Hesed | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

136. Amazing Moments in Mark | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

135. Amazing Moments in Mark | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

134. Jesus is the Word | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

133. Finding Joy in the Journey | Week 4 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

132. Finding Joy in the Journey | Week 3 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

131. Finding Joy in the Journey | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

130. Finding Joy in the Journey | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

129. The First Christian Sexual Revolution | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

128. Let Us... | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

127. The Bread of Anxious Toil | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

126. Four Men, Four Stories | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

125. Crowns | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

124. Bearing God's Name | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

123. It's All About Grace | Week 6 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

122. It's All About Grace | Week 5 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

121. It's All About Grace | Week 4 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

120. It's All About Grace | Week 3 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

119. It's All About Grace | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

118. It's All About Grace | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

117. Lord, Teach Us to Pray | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

116. Paul, the Letter Writer | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

115. Paul, the Letter Writer | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

114. Does Sabbath Still Matter? | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

113. By the Pool | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

112. Secret Things | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

111. A Song of Hopeful Repentance | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

110. Taste and See | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

109. Taste and See | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

108. 1 John | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread

107. 1 John | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread