It’s on jerseys, coffee mugs, and Instagram bios, but we’ve missed the point entirely. Paul wasn’t talking about winning championships; he was talking about surviving loss. In this episode, Megan and Kayla rip the sticker off America’s favorite hype verse and reveal its raw, beautiful truth: strength isn’t about striving harder; it’s about standing firm when everything falls apart.

You’ve seen it stitched on pillows, printed on mugs, and hashtagged under every graduation post, “For I know the plans I have for you…”
But what if Jeremiah 29:11 wasn’t written for the moment we got our dream job, the house, or the husband? What if it was written for exile?

In this episode, Kayla & Megan peel back the layers of this beloved verse to show its true context, a message given to a people far from home, waiting seventy years for deliverance. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of hope, patience, and God’s sovereign goodness, even when life doesn’t look like the Pinterest board you prayed for.

So grab your mug (ironically), open your Bible, and let’s talk about the plans.

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Before we judge Zechariah for doubting an angel, let’s remember: he was just trying to do his priestly job: burn some incense, say some prayers, and not die in the Holy Place. In this episode, we step behind the curtain (pun intended) to explore what temple duty meant for a priest like Zechariah. We’ll unpack how the priesthood worked, why offering incense was a once-in-a-lifetime honor, and what it meant that Gabriel showed up right there in the middle of it all. Spoiler: God chose this exact moment, after 400 years of prophetic silence, to break the quiet, and Zechariah’s disbelief bought him a holy mute button. 

By the end, you’ll see that this isn’t just a story about a speechless priest; it’s a story about a God who never stops speaking, even when we’ve forgotten how to listen.

In this episode is where we set the table for what’s to come.

Here’s the promise: we’re not skimming the surface of Scripture like it’s a fortune cookie. We’re diving deep: rich theology, honest questions, and the kind of bold encouragement that will make you laugh, squirm, and worship, sometimes all in the same breath.

Think of it as Spurgeon’s depth with Lewis’s imagination, delivered by your big sister who refuses to let you settle for shallow faith. So grab your Bible and maybe a strong cup of coffee, this is where it all begins.

In this episode, Megan and Emily discuss 1 John 3:19-4:6. They emphasize the importance of testing the spirits and discerning between truth and deception. They also discuss the role of the heart in our emotions (which might now be what you think) and decision-making. The main takeaway is to trust in God's love and forgiveness and to be obedient to His commands.

In this episode, Megan and Emily discuss 1 John 3:7-18. They highlight the importance of practicing righteousness and not making a practice of sinning. They emphasize the need to love one another. They also discuss the importance of genuine love and sacrificial actions. The episode ends with practical applications, such as loving others unconditionally and being obedient to God's commands.

Key Takeaways:

• Practicing righteousness and avoiding sin are important aspects of the Christian life.
• Loving one another and not harboring hatred or jealousy is crucial.
• Genuine love involves sacrificial actions and not just empty words.
• Being obedient to God's commands and loving others unconditionally are practical applications of this passage.

00:00 | Introduction and Theme Song

07:11 | Reading and Praying

09:20 | Practicing Righteousness and Avoiding Sin

13:33 | The Importance of Love and Not Being Like Cain

16:02 | Genuine Love and Sacrificial Actions

23:27 | Application: Loving Others and Being Obedient

26:15 | Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

Summary
After a year-long hiatus, Emily and Megan return to the Better Than Ever podcast. They discuss their absence and Megan's transition to full-time ministry. They then dive into a study of 1 John 2:28-3:6, exploring the themes of being children of God, the importance of obedience, and the assurance of Christ's return. They emphasize the need for believers to live in accordance with God's will, to love one another, and to test the spirits. The episode concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to apply the teachings of scripture in their daily lives and to step up in their faith.

Takeaways

• Believers are called to live as children of God and to behave accordingly.
• Obedience to God's commands brings confidence and assurance in His presence.
• Loving one another and testing the spirits are essential aspects of the Christian life.
• Believers should actively apply the teachings of scripture and step up in their faith.

Join Megan and Emily as they work verse by verse through 1 John 2:15-27. In this episode, Megan mentions a book and professor but could not remember his name. The book is The Unfolding Mystery: Discovering Christ in the Old Testament and the author is Edmund Clowny.

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Join Megan and Emily as they work verse by verse through 1 John 2:7-14. For more information, visit www.theboldmovement.com. The youtube channel for The Bold Movement, which is mentioned a few times is https://www.youtube.com/@tbm_ministry. For a FREE copy of the "How to Study the Bible" guide, visit: https://theboldmovement.com/freebies. This podcast is a production of 1801 Media, Inc.

Please check out our ministry partners, G.O. Ministries, at www.gomin.org.

Join Megan and Emily as they work verse by verse through 1 John 1:8-2:6. For more information, visit www.theboldmovement.com. The blog Megan mentions near the beginning of the episode about annotating Scripture can be found here: https://theboldmovement.com/blog/how-to-annotate-scripture. For a FREE copy of the "How to Study the Bible" guide, visit: https://theboldmovement.com/freebies. This podcast is a production of 1801 Media, Inc.

Please check out our ministry partners, G.O. Ministries, at www.gomin.org.