🎙️ Episode 6: He — Principles for Expanding Perspective
Psalm 119:33–40 opens with the Hebrew letter He (pronounced “hay”), often associated with breath, revelation, and looking deeper. This section reminds us that not every opportunity comes as an open door—sometimes, we have to look for a window.

In this episode, I’ll walk through:

• What He represents in Hebrew and how it invites us to see differently when doors aren’t clear.

• Three principles from verses 33–40 that expand our perspective through God’s Word:

  • Check for windows — take initiative and look for opportunities instead of waiting for them to land in your lap.

  • Change the viewpoint — ask for God’s perspective when life feels foggy or stagnant.

  • Challenge the comfort zone — let God’s Word disrupt what’s become too familiar and revive your faith.

When doors aren’t obvious, God often opens a window. And through His Word, He gives us fresh perspective, clarity, and courage to keep growing—no matter the view.

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🎙️ Episode 5: Daleth — Principles for Preparing for Your Next Door
Psalm 119:25–32 with the Hebrew letter Daleth, often linked to the image of a door—symbolizing opportunity, humility, and transition. This section invites us to prepare for what’s next: to walk through open doors with readiness, wisdom, and strength formed in the quiet places.

In this episode, I’ll walk through:

• What Daleth represents in Hebrew and how it connects to opportunities, transitions, and personal growth.

• Four principles from verses 25–32 that prepare us for what’s ahead:

  • Preparation in the dust — letting humility and failure shape our character.

  • Preparation in God’s Word — learning to stay obedient before the next door opens.

  • Preparation during grief — finding strength and clarity through loss.

  • Preparation to keep learning — staying teachable and ready for what’s next.

Before every open door, there’s preparation. And through God’s Word, we learn that growth doesn’t start when the opportunity arrives. It begins in the dust, in the waiting, and in our willingness to keep learning.

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🎙️ Episode 4: Gimel — Principles for Developing Reliability
Psalm 119:17–24 opens with the Hebrew letter Gimel, symbolizing a camel and a few other ideas—an image of endurance, provision, and what we'll cover: reliability. This section reminds us that reliability is important for our relationships and success in life.

In this episode, I’ll walk through:

• What Gimel represents in Hebrew and how it teaches us to walk faithfully with God through every season.

• Four principles from verses 17–24 that build reliability: embracing honest feedback, pursuing truth, surrounding yourself with trustworthy people, and focusing on what truly matters.

Reliability grows through daily obedience, reflection, and endurance—like the camel that keeps moving mile after mile without quitting.

Next up: Psalm 119: Daleth — Principles for Preparing For Doors of Opportunity and Hardship

🎙️ Episode 3: Beth — Principles for Process and Growth

Psalm 119:9–16 begins with the Hebrew letter Beth, often associated with a house, understanding, and duality. This section answers a simple question: How can we keep our way pure? The psalmist points to the process of growing through God’s Word in any area of life, including our time spent in the Word—learning to build consistency, persistency, contentment, and patience.

In this episode, I’ll walk through:

• What Beth represents in Hebrew and how it points to our inner growth through God’s Word.

• Four principles from verses 9–16: maintaining consistency, demonstrating persistency, cultivating contentment, and practicing patience.

Growth in God’s Word isn’t instant—it’s built through process. And as we return to His truth day after day, we learn to grow with understanding, strength, and joy.

Next up: Psalm 119: Gimel.

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🎙️ Episode 2: Aleph — Principles for Strength and Endurance
Psalm 119:1–8 opens the chapter with the Hebrew letter Aleph. This section lays the foundation for what it means to live a life anchored in God’s Word.

In this episode, I’ll walk through:

• What Aleph represents in Hebrew and how it connects to strength and endurance.

• Three simple principles drawn from verses 1–8 that help us grow in spiritual strength and endurance.

When we fix our eyes on God’s Word, we find the strength to walk faithfully and build endurance in every area of life—one step at a time.

Next up: Psalm 119: Beth.

🎙️ Episode 1: Why Psalm 119? Why This Series

(Season 4 Episode 1)

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible—and for years, I skimmed it. One hundred and seventy-six verses that all sound the same? It felt repetitive.

But when I finally slowed down, asked questions, and dug deeper, I discovered something surprising: Psalm 119 isn’t just repetition. It’s a training ground for learning how to love and live God’s Word.

In this intro episode, I’ll share:

• Why Psalm 119 matters and why I’m spending the next several weeks walking through it.

• Why I’m starting this series on Substack and through video/podcast.

• What you can expect from each episode (short, practical principles you can actually apply).

• How you can follow along, reflect, and even share your feedback to make this a real conversation.

This isn’t about more content for the sake of content. It’s about slowing down with Scripture, stringing pearls one section at a time, and learning together how God’s Word can transform our everyday lives.

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Next up: Psalm 119: Aleph.

Episode Description: In today's episode, we're diving into the Gospel of Matthew and getting some insight on Jesus as the Jewish Messiah. We’ll cover who the book of Matthew is written to, why it’s important to know the Jewishness of Jesus, and cover the importance of cultural context! The Gospel of Matthew has the MOST Old Testament references and also talks about several topics uniquely from the other Gospels. Along with some recommended valuable resources for enriching perspectives, this episode will inspire and empower you to look at Matthew to understand Jesus in His Jewishness, how He connected with people across the board, bridged the gap between the Old and New Testaments, and how He fulfilled the Law and Prophets without abolishing them. Join me next week for more insights as we continue our journey Through the Bible.

Key Bible chapters to consider reading:

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Walking in the dust of rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg

Sitting at the feet of rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg

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Mary Magdalene Never Wore Blue Eyeshadow by Amanda Hope Haley

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Episode Description: In today's episode, we're looking at the book of Psalms to understand how it connects us with God: mind, body, soul, and spirit. Addressing the question of Bible relevance amid deconstruction, we’ll cover what growing in emotional intelligence looks like  when reading through Psalms, its relatability, and its applicability to the experiences in our lives. We’ll discover the interconnectedness of the Bible, find comfort in Psalms during life's challenges, and seek growth through understanding. 

Verses and quotes to consider:

It ain't the parts of the Bible that I can't understand that bother me, it's the parts that I do understand. (Mark Twain)

Psalms 4:4-5 Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the Lord.

Psalms 13:1-2 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?

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Episode Description: In today's episode, we're diving into the Book of Exodus, focusing on the theme of leaving old ways behind. We’ll parallel the struggles of the Israelites post-Egyptian exodus, highlighting the importance of questioning and challenging traditional beliefs. We’ll emphasize the need to distinguish truth from tradition and learn practical advice on study methods, such as character and topic studies. Along with some recommended valuable resources for enriching perspectives, this episode will inspire you to ask questions, challenge beliefs and traditions, and enjoy exploring the Book of Exodus. Join me next week for more insights as we continue our journey Through the Bible.

Verses to think about:

Exodus 14:26-31

Exodus 15:1-18

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Episode Description: Join me on Through the Bible Podcast for a transformative journey through Proverbs, where we’ll look at its profound wisdom on building better habits. In this episode, we explore the impact of habits and discover its unique ability to challenge and refine our character, habits, and daily routines. Building better habits often comes with challenges and self-doubt. To break the cycle, I also present a 31-day challenge: read one chapter from Proverbs daily, starting today, without waiting for the "perfect" moment. I also give some tips on what to do when you feel bad for missing a day or two. Along with the challenge, we’ll look at other habits in our lives and how to go about building them (with help from Proverbs). Proverbs teaches us the art of living skillfully, with detailed instructions on navigating life's complexities.

Verses to meditate on:

Proverbs 18:9 - Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.

Proverbs 18:13 - If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.

James 1:5 - If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

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