In Episode #97 of the Bible Thumpers podcast, we continue our verse by verse journey through the book of Colossians as we dive into Week 5, covering Colossians 3:5–17 alongside Romans 8:1–6, 1 John 1:5–2:2, 1 Corinthians 13:1–10, Matthew 18:21–22, and Psalm 119:9–16. Together, we explore what it truly means to put our old sinful nature to death and put on the character of Christ. We discuss the power of living by the Spirit, walking in the light, extending forgiveness, pursuing holiness, and allowing God’s Word to transform every area of our lives. As always, we make connections throughout Scripture, share practical applications, and encourage one another to grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus.

Whether you’re struggling with sin, learning to forgive, seeking to love others more like Christ, or simply longing to strengthen your walk with God, this episode is full of biblical encouragement and practical wisdom. Join Cassandra, Brooke, April, and Marie as they study God’s Word together, answer thought provoking questions, chase a few rabbit trails, and remind one another that following Jesus is about continual transformation through His grace. We pray this episode encourages you to put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and above all, love, as you seek to live a life that glorifies Christ each and every day.

Join us for Episode #96 – Week 4 of our Colossians study as we continue discovering what it means to live a life that is fully centered on Jesus Christ. This week, we dive into Colossians 2:16–3:4 alongside Matthew 23, 2 John, 1 Timothy 4, Matthew 6, and Psalm 84 to explore Paul’s warnings against legalism, false teaching, and empty religion. Together, we’ll discuss why Christ is completely sufficient for our salvation, how to recognize deception, and why our faith should be rooted in a genuine relationship with Jesus rather than man-made traditions or outward appearances.

We’ll also be encouraged to lift our eyes from the temporary things of this world and fix them on what is eternal. As we talk about storing up treasures in heaven, trusting God instead of worrying, and longing for His presence above everything else, you’ll be reminded that your identity, hope, and security are found in Christ alone. Whether you’re studying along with us or simply looking for biblical encouragement, we pray this episode equips you to grow in discernment, deepen your faith, and keep Jesus at the center of every area of your life.

Join us for Episode #95 of the Bible Thumpers podcast as we continue our study through the book of Colossians with Week 3. This week we’ll explore Colossians 1:24-29 through Colossians 2:11-15 as we discover what it truly means to live a life that is fully rooted in Christ. Together we’ll discuss finding joy even in suffering, the mystery of the Gospel revealed through Jesus, standing firm against false teaching, and why Christ alone is sufficient for our salvation and spiritual growth. We’ll also dive into the incredible victory Jesus won through the cross and what His death and resurrection mean for every believer today.

Whether you’ve been studying along with us or you’re joining for the first time, we pray this episode encourages you to dig deeper into God’s Word and strengthens your walk with Christ. Through biblical discussion, practical application, and meaningful conversation, our hope is that you’ll leave with a greater confidence in the truth of Scripture and a renewed appreciation for all that Jesus has accomplished on our behalf. Grab your Bible, settle in, and join Brooke, Cassandra, April, and Marie as we continue growing together through the life-changing truths found in Colossians.

In Episode #94 of the Bible Thumpers Podcast, we continue our study through the book of Colossians by exploring one of the most powerful passages in all of Scripture, Colossians 1:12-23. Together, we discuss the incredible blessings found in Christ, including our redemption, forgiveness, and transfer from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of God’s beloved Son. We also compare these verses with Colossians 2:14-15, John 1:1-3, John 15:1-8, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, and Hebrews 10:21-23 to gain a deeper understanding of who Jesus is and what He has accomplished for us.

Throughout this episode, we dive into the supremacy, sufficiency, preeminence, and fullness of Christ, discovering why Jesus is worthy of our complete trust and worship. We discuss what it means to be reconciled to God, how our identity is forever changed through the gospel, and why believers can confidently persevere because of Christ’s finished work on the cross. Whether you’re studying Colossians with us or simply longing to grow deeper in your faith, we pray this conversation encourages you to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, who is before all things, holds all things together, and is truly enough.

Episode #93 of the Bible Thumpers Podcast is all about grace, gratitude, and growing in Christ as we begin our study through the book of Colossians. This week we dive into Colossians 1:1–14, exploring what it means to be chosen by God, to live with thankful hearts, and to place our hope firmly in Christ. Along the way, we connect Paul’s words with powerful passages from Deuteronomy 7:6–8, James 1:17, 1 John 3:1–3, Philippians 1:9–10, and Ephesians 3:16, discovering how God’s faithfulness has been woven throughout Scripture from beginning to end.

Join Cassandra, Brooke, April, and Marie as they unpack biblical wisdom with thoughtful discussion, practical life application, plenty of rabbit trails and squirrel moments, and encouragement for every stage of your walk with Christ. Whether you’re studying along with us or simply looking for hope and truth rooted in God’s Word, we pray this episode reminds you that every good gift comes from Him, your hope is secure in heaven, and He is continually strengthening His people to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord.

Worry is something we all face, but God never intended for us to carry life’s burdens alone. In this heartfelt episode of the Bible Thumpers Podcast, the ladies dive into what it truly means to cast our cares upon the Lord and surrender the things that keep us awake at night. Each host shares personal struggles with worry, anxiety, fear, and control, along with the lessons God has taught them through seasons of uncertainty. Together, we explore what Scripture says about trusting God’s faithfulness, finding peace in the middle of life’s storms, and learning to release the burdens we were never meant to carry.

This episode is filled with encouragement, honest conversation, practical application, and powerful biblical truth for anyone who finds themselves overwhelmed by life’s challenges. We also take time to celebrate our sweet friend and fellow Bible Thumper, Marie, as she celebrates another birthday! Join us as we laugh, reflect, encourage one another, and remember that peace is not found in having all the answers but in trusting the One who does. No matter what you’re carrying today, we pray this episode reminds you to open your hands, surrender your worries, and rest in the loving care of our faithful God.

Join the Bible Thumpers as we conclude our six-week journey through the life of David in Episode #91. This powerful finale follows David through some of the most difficult and meaningful moments of his life, including Absalom’s rebellion, the heartbreaking death of his son, his final song of praise, his last instructions to Solomon, and the New Testament’s description of David as “a man after God’s own heart.” Along the way, we dig into the often-overlooked events that led to Absalom’s rebellion, including the tragedy involving Tamar, David’s complicated family dynamics, Solomon’s rise to the throne, and the circumstances surrounding David’s death.

This episode is filled with deep discussion, theology, rabbit holes, and heartfelt application as we examine why David grieved so intensely for Absalom, what made him different from Saul, and how God continued to use him despite his failures. Most importantly, we discover that David’s legacy was not built on perfection but on repentance, faith, and a heart that continually returned to God. Whether you’ve followed this entire series or are joining us for the first time, this final study offers encouragement, hope, and a beautiful reminder that God’s grace is greater than our mistakes and His faithfulness endures through every season of life.

This week on the Bible Thumpers podcast, we continue our Life of David series with one of the most heartbreaking and sobering chapters in all of Scripture. In Episode #90, we walk through David’s fall with Bathsheba, his attempts to cover his sin, the death of Uriah, and the powerful confrontation between David and the prophet Nathan. Together we’ll explore how a man after God’s own heart could fall so far, what sin looks like when it goes unchecked, and why no believer is ever beyond the reach of temptation. We’ll discuss the warning signs David ignored, the danger of spiritual complacency, and the devastating consequences that can follow even a single moment of compromise.

But this episode is not just about failure. It is also about repentance, forgiveness, and the overwhelming mercy of God. Through Psalm 51 and Psalm 32, we’ll see David’s broken heart before the Lord and the freedom that comes through confession and restoration. We’ll have honest conversations about guilt, grace, and God’s ability to redeem even our darkest moments. Whether you’ve struggled with regret, carried the weight of past mistakes, or simply need a reminder that God’s mercy is greater than your failures, this episode offers hope, healing, and encouragement through the powerful story of a God who never gives up on His people.

Episode #89 of the Bible Thumpers continues Week 4 of our deep dive into the life of David, and this episode is absolutely packed with leadership lessons, covenant theology, worship, spiritual warfare, and some honestly intense moments people usually skip over. We walk through David finally becoming king over all Israel, the capture of Jerusalem, and the powerful reminder that God fulfills His promises even when the waiting season feels long and exhausting. We also dive deep into the Ark of the Covenant in 2 Samuel 6 and tackle one of the most uncomfortable but important conversations in Scripture about God’s holiness, obedience, reverence, and why Uzzah’s death matters so much biblically. Along the way there are plenty of rabbit holes, squirrel moments, laughs, deep theology, and practical application for believers today.

This week also brings us to one of the most important covenant chapters in the entire Bible: 2 Samuel 7. We unpack the Davidic Covenant and how it points directly to Jesus as the eternal King from David’s line. Then we close with Psalm 18, where David reflects on years of caves, battles, betrayal, fear, deliverance, and God’s faithfulness through it all. This episode is full of honest conversation about worship, leadership, waiting seasons, spiritual growth, and trusting God through every valley and victory. If you love deep Bible study mixed with humor, authenticity, theology, and real life application, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

Tonight on Episode #88 of the Bible Thumpers podcast, we continue Week 3 of our deep dive into the life of David as we cover 1 Samuel chapters 21–26 and Psalm 57. This week takes us deep into David’s wilderness season where fear, betrayal, caves, survival, mercy, and faith collide. We’ll talk about David fleeing from Saul, pretending madness in enemy territory, hiding in the cave of Adullam, gathering broken and distressed men around him, and wrestling with opportunities for revenge he refuses to take. We also dive into one of the darkest moments in Saul’s reign, the massacre of the priests, and the emotional toll all of this had on David spiritually and mentally.

This episode is packed with deep theology, rabbit holes, squirrel moments, practical life application, and honest conversation about fear, spiritual warfare, revenge, wilderness seasons, and trusting God when life feels unfair. We’ll discuss why David repeatedly refused to kill Saul even when he had the chance, what Psalm 57 teaches us about worship in the middle of suffering, and how God often builds His people in hidden cave seasons before bringing them into what He has called them to do. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, betrayed, exhausted, discouraged, or stuck in a waiting season, this episode is going to hit home in a powerful way.