Working with the Word

Every disciple must take ownership over his or her faith. We must not be content to parrot the faith of someone else. In this interview we talk with Rick Liggin about this important process, and how Bible study is essential to developing, building, and maintaining our own beliefs and trust in God. 

Intro song - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks

Outro song - special thanks to John Tadlock for letting us use "The Starry Night" and "Starry Night Over the Rhone" from his brand new album The Sight of the Stars

While we sometimes struggle to read and understand all of the details of the Law of Moses, that doesn't mean they're unimportant. They teach us essential lessons about ourselves, God, and his will for us even as Christians. So how do Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy fit into the Whole Story of the Bible? 

Intro song - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks

Outro song - special thanks to John Tadlock for letting us use "The Starry Night" from his brand new album The Sight of the Stars

Every story has a beginning. For the Bible, that's what Genesis is all about. Here we're introduced to the main characters and conflict that sets the stage for the rest of the narrative. How should we read Genesis? What are the key themes or ideas we should look for?

Intro song - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks

Outro song - special thanks to John Tadlock for letting us use "The Starry Night" from his brand new album The Sight of the Stars

One of the most challenging things in understanding the Bible is trying to put it all together into one coherent message. The Bible contains a single story from beginning to end - a series of historical events that move in a specific direction, according to the design of its Author. What is that story? And why is God telling it to us? 

Intro song - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks

Outro song - special thanks to John Tadlock for letting us use "The Starry Night" from his brand new album The Sight of the Stars

Are you ready to commit to reading the Bible consistently and persistently in the new year? The important thing about Bible reading is that you just do it. In our final episode of the year we share what we plan to read in 2021, and likewise challenge you to plan ahead for your spiritual growth. 

Intro song - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks

Outro song - special thanks to John Tadlock for letting us use "The Starry Night" from his brand new album The Sight of the Stars

Rachel Goble is a wife and mom who has four high school / college age kids. In our conversation today she shares with us some uplifting wisdom on living out what we're reading in the Bible, finding comfort or encouragement in familiar passages, and adapting Bible reading to children's needs as they grow. 

Intro song - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks

Outro song - special thanks to John Tadlock for letting us use "The Starry Night" from his brand new album The Sight of the Stars

Sarah Renz is busy - she's a wife, mom of three little ones, and above all, a disciple of Jesus. But she joins us today to share what's helpful for her in daily Bible reading, including priorities, recognizing a need for God, and reading the Bible as a family. 

Resources mentioned in this episode - 

The Bible Recap

The Children's Bible

Creation to Revelation 

Intro song - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks

Outro song - special thanks to John Tadlock for letting us use "The Starry Night" from his brand new album The Sight of the Stars

Mark Roberts joins us for an interview on reading the Bible every day. He encourages us to not think of Bible reading as marking off a checklist or posting an Instagram photo, but as an indispensable time for drawing near to God. 

Check out Mark's Bible reading plan and guide here: 

Five Day Bible Reading

And more of Mark's writing and teaching at these places: 

Romans for Everyone

Westside Church 

Pressing On Magazine 

Intro song - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks

Outro song - special thanks to John Tadlock for letting us use "The Starry Night" from his brand new album The Sight of the Stars

You've heard preachers, Bible class teachers, maybe even your parents emphasize "read your Bible every day" - but why? What's the big deal with daily Bible reading? In this episode we get back to the basics of having a daily interaction with God through His Word. Along the way, we share some of our own struggles and victories in this discipline. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

American Bible Society "State of the Bible" survey https://news.americanbible.org/blog/entry/corporate-blog/american-bible-society-releases-10th-annual-state-of-the-bible-survey

Intro song - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks

Outro song - special thanks to John Tadlock for letting us use "The Starry Night" from his brand new album The Sight of the Stars

In our final episode on Titus, we talk through the text of chapter three and Paul's final encouragement to Titus, especially regarding all Christians' role to apply the gospel to ourselves. We discuss how God's grace is at the center of our lives, not only saving us from our sin but producing the good deeds that should fill our lives. We wrap up with a quick sneak-peak of our next mini-series on Daily Bible Reading. 

Episode title based on New Testament Books Outlined by Derrel Shaw

Intro song - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks

Outro song - special thanks to John Tadlock for letting us use "The Starry Night" from his brand new album The Sight of the Stars

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