EverydayWord

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1 Samuel 8–9 shows a major turning point in Israel’s history. These chapters move from Israel’s rejection of God’s direct rule to God’s providential raising of Saul. The message is both sobering and instructive: people often ask for what looks right to them, not what is best according to God’s heart. Yet even in misguided desires, God is still sovereign and working. These chapters teach that human longing can be mixed with fleshly motives, but God still rules over the process and begins preparing his purposes to unfold.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

1 Samuel 6–7 shows that God’s holiness cannot be ignored, but it also shows that God is willing to restore his people when they truly return to him. These chapters move from Philistine panic, to Israel’s fear, to a real call for repentance and renewal. The message is clear: God is holy, God is powerful, and God will not be treated casually—but he is also merciful to those who turn back to him with their whole heart.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

1 Samuel 4–5 shows that God is holy, sovereign, and not subject to human manipulation. These chapters teach that religious symbols cannot replace real obedience, that God will defend his own glory, and that his presence is never something people can control for their own advantage. Israel tries to use the ark like a good-luck charm, the Philistines think they have captured Israel’s God, and both are forced to learn the same lesson: the Lord is not a tool in human hands. He is the living God.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

1 Samuel 1–3 marks a major turning point in the biblical story. These chapters move us from barrenness to birth, from corrupt religion to faithful worship, and from silence to the voice of God being heard again. The message is simple and powerful: God sees hidden grief, honors humble faith, and raises up those who listen to him. When God begins a new work, he often starts quietly—with prayer, surrender, and a willing heart.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!

Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”

— 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Ruth 3–4 brings the story of Naomi and Ruth into full view. What began with famine, burial, bitterness, and emptiness now moves toward redemption, restoration, and joy. These chapters show that God not only provides daily bread, but also works out deeper rescue through a redeemer. The message is clear: God is faithful in quiet providence, honorable in his ways, and kind beyond what broken people can imagine. He brings rest to the weary, covering to the vulnerable, and hope to the empty.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!

Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”

— 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Ruth 1–2 is a beautiful turn in the biblical story. After the chaos and darkness of Judges, these chapters bring us into a quieter, more personal picture of God’s grace. We see loss, grief, loyalty, humble faith, kind providence, and the first signs of restoration. The message is clear: even in bitter seasons, God is still at work. He meets broken people with faithful love, and he often begins restoration in ordinary, quiet ways.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Judges 20–21 shows the aftermath of the horror in Gibeah and the deep brokenness of Israel as a whole. These chapters teach that when sin is not dealt with early, entire communities can unravel. Even when people finally confront evil, they may still handle matters with a mixture of zeal, grief, rashness, and human confusion. Together, these chapters show a nation trying to respond to wickedness while still lacking the stable righteousness, wisdom, and leadership it desperately needs.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Judges 17–19 shows what happens when people keep the language of religion but abandon the truth of God. These chapters move from false worship in one household, to tribal corruption, to moral horror in the nation. The message is plain and sobering: when people stop submitting to God’s word, worship becomes distorted, conscience grows numb, and human life is treated cheaply. These chapters are meant to unsettle us, because they show a society falling apart from the inside.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Judges 15–16 shows the tragic tension in Samson’s life. God gives him extraordinary strength and uses him against the Philistines, yet Samson repeatedly lives without wisdom, restraint, or full surrender. These chapters teach that great gifting is not the same as great godliness. God may use a person powerfully, but if that person does not walk in obedience, his life can still unravel painfully. Together, these chapters show both the mercy of God and the danger of a life led more by appetite than by holiness.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Judges 13–14 introduces Samson, one of the most gifted and puzzling people in the book of Judges. These chapters show God announcing a special calling before Samson is even born, setting him apart for a holy purpose, and then immediately showing us how weakness can live right alongside calling. Together, these chapters teach that God is gracious in raising deliverers, but also that divine calling does not remove the need for personal obedience. A person can be set apart by God and still struggle deeply if desire outruns wisdom.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!