Most of us can recite the Lord’s Prayer without thinking.

And that’s a problem. 

What if we’ve grown so familiar with it that we’ve missed what Jesus meant to teach us?

In this episode of Live the Bible, I sit down with my longtime friend Brad Gray to talk about the Lord’s Prayer—where it came from, how Jesus intended it to shape our lives, and why it may be the most underutilized prayer among believers today.

We talk Bible context, the Kingdom of God, forgiveness, daily dependence, and how this short prayer is meant to reorient our hearts every single day.

You’ll find this episode encouraging, clarifying, and deeply practical. The Lord’s Prayer will never be the same. 

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Your life is a marathon. 

And it’s tough. 

In today’s episode of Live the Bible, we get to gulp down some encouragement to keep going and growing in the hardest part of every marathon: the middle! What keeps you from giving up when you have so far to go?

If you’re growing weary in the race, I’m here to cheer you on!

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What defines you? 

In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re getting honest about how we see ourselves. Even though we know we shouldn’t, we tend to judge ourselves (and others) by the externals—our looks and our clothes, our jobs and our money, our cars and our kids, our houses and spouses.

But take all that away. What defines you?

The Scriptures hold the key to understanding who you truly are.

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Why does it take some people so long to change? 

Who came to your mind when you read that question? Maybe a parent or a child, a boss or a friend, a spouse or even a pastor. You’ve prayed SO long for this person to change. But no matter what you do, nothing changes.

WHY?

We’ve all been there, asking that question—even the Apostle Paul. In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re traveling with him to Philippi, where we’ll find the surprising answer.

Are you ready for the surprise? (It’s a good one!)

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What does God say about the best way to use your time?

From self-help books to leadership courses to employee reviews, time management is a big deal! And most of us want to know how to do it better. But does the Bible have anything to say about how to make the most of your time?

This episode of Live the Bible may be one of the best uses of time for you this week.

Whether you’re a time management pro or a habitual procrastinator, God’s secret for making the most of your time just might surprise you!

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What if you could send spies into your future and report back to you what’s coming. Would you want to hear it?

In this episode of Live the Bible, that’s exactly what happens. We get ready for the New Year with a look at how to fearlessly face the fabulous future God has planned for you. Our future will always have giants. But we can face them—in their many forms—as long as we don’t look at the size of the giants but at the size of our God!

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The humble birth of Jesus Christ reveals a truth that, frankly, is shocking. 

In fact, it’s as surprising today as it was in the day Mary gave birth to Jesus in a Bethlehem barn.

In this episode of Live the Bible, we take a special look at Christmas and its surprising truth. What truth? The pursuits of our lives and passions can easily get misplaced. Jesus shows us that the way up is down. The way to true greatness in the eyes of God is to be a servant to Him—and to others—just like Jesus was from the day He was born.

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What are you planting this summer? 

In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re looking at the principle that we reap what we sow. Nature proves this is true. Just ask any gardener! What you plant is what you get, every time. But what does this basic gardening principle have to do with connecting the Bible to your life?

Galatians has the answer—and it’s a good one! Listen now and let’s get planting.

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If you could go back and undo your greatest mistake, would you?

Of course, you would! I’d give my right arm for a chance like that. But we know too well that time never rewinds; we can’t undo our choices that cost us the most.

We can’t change the past. But we CAN change the past that WILL be—and in this episode of Live the Bible, we’re turning to the book of Genesis to find out how.

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When was the last time life hit you like a ton of bricks? 

In today’s episode of Live the Bible, we’re getting honest about just how hard and fast life can hit us. Divorce, job loss, illness, death, disaster—everything can change in a moment.

When it does, it’s easy to wonder if God’s really the good and merciful Lord He says He is. Have you been there? I sure have.

This message has hope for you when you’re hurting.

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