Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bib...
Top 5 devotional podcasts worldwide according to Chartable.com: Connect with God in the time it takes you to drive to work or empty the dishwasher. Every episode focuses on one passage, explains it and applies it to your life. Co-hosted by Keith Simon, Jensen Holt McNair, Tanya Willmeth, Jeff Parrett and Patrick Miller.
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The Messy Side of Christmas | Advent | Matthew ...
What if Christmas doesn't feel like the most wonderful time of the year? What if you don't feel the peace on earth? What if Christmas just doesn't feel like Christmas? In today's episode, Keith shares the messiness of the very first Christmas and how it brings hope to your Christmas.
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Is Astrology in the Bible? | Advent | Matthew 2...
The wisemen followed the stars to get to Jesus's birth, were they astrologists? Is astrology real? How can God reveal himself through astrology? In today's episode, Patrick uses Matthew 2:1-12 to discuss the ways God reveals himself to people.
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How Jesus Fulfills Promises | Advent | Matthew ...
Was the birth of Jesus like the nativity scene? Why do the specifics of Jesus's birth matter? Does Jesus's birth fulfill Old Testament prophecies? In today's episode, Jensen describes Jesus birth from Matthew's point of view in Matthew 1:18-24.
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Are You King of Your Life? | Advent | Matthew 1...
Do want the promises of Jesus without the allegiance to Jesus? Who is the ruler of your life? What do you base decisions on? Do you have a right view of Jesus? In today's episode, Tanya looks at Matthew 1:12-17 to describe the right way to honor and submit to Jesus.
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Has God Given Up on You? | Advent | Matthew 1:6-11
Is there a sin too great for God's grace? Are you ever too far gone? In today's episode, Keith looks at a man listed in Matthew 1:6-11 as an example of God's grace covering great sin and evil.
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Are You a Nobody? | Advent | Matthew 1:1-5
What's with all of the genealogies and numbers in the Bible? Do they even matter? Patrick kicks off our Advent series by walking through Matthew 1:1-5 and discussing how seemingly forgettable people reveal a lot about Jesus.
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Lessons From a Year in the Torah
Thanks for studying the Torah with us this year! In today's episode, Jensen reflects on the year and talks through the top three truths she's learned from the Torah.
10 min
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When Things Don't Go Your Way | Torah | Deutero...
How do you react when things don't do the way you hoped they would? What happens when your dream dies? What do you have to live for? Tanya shares about the death of Moses in Deuteronomy 34 and how God shapes our lives for his bigger story.
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What Are You Living For? | Torah | Deuteronomy 33
What will people say about your life? What defines your life's purpose? What comes first for you in your life: yourself or God? In today's episode, Keith discusses Deuteronomy 33 and how to live the good life.
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Want An Easy Life? | Torah | Deuteronomy 32:48-52
Do you expect your life to be easy? Spoiler alert: God never promises that. In today's episode, Patrick uses Deuteronomy 32:48-52 to discuss what you should expect in your life and why suffering can be good.
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The Role of Poetry in the Bible | Torah | Deute...
When you think about God, who do you imagine? Can you capture the full image of God? How can the Bible describe the complexities of God? In today's episode, Jensen uses Moses's poem in Deuteronomy 32:1-47 to describe the importance of poetry in scripture.
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Do You Know Your Limits? | Torah | Deuteronomy 31
Have you been feeling burnt out? What do your weaknesses keep you from? What are your limits and boundaries? In today's episode, Tanya uses Deuteronomy 31 to describe how God turns your weakness into strength.
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Does Obedience Matter? | Torah | Deuteronomy 30...
Is it possible to follow all of God's laws? Why should Christians be obedient to God? What does it take to live a faithful life to Jesus? In today's episode, Keith discusses Deuteronomy 30:11-20. and the importance of obedience to Jesus.
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Do You Have What it Takes to Love God? | Torah ...
Have you made God promises that you can't keep? How many times have you said, "I'll never do it again"? Here's the good news: your sin doesn't surprise God. In today's episode, Patrick discusses Deuteronomy 30:1-10 and what it takes to love God.
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What Pride Takes From You | Torah | Deuteronomy 29
Do you know your own sin? What's keeping you from living out God's promises to you? Are you comfortable with your sin? In today's episode, Jensen discusses Deuteronomy 29 and the danger of pride.
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How to be Blessed (and Not Cursed) | Torah | De...
What happens when you disobey God? Is there anything you're putting above God? Does God give curses? In today's episode, Tanya shares about God's curses for disobedience in Deuteronomy 28:16-68.
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Prosperity Gospel: What It Is and What It's Not...
If you obey God, will you get physical blessings in life? If you're a good Christian, does God owe you good things? Is the prosperity gospel real? Why is the prosperity gospel harmful. Keith uses Deuteronomy 28:1-14 to share the danger of the health and wealth gospel.
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How to Read Apocalyptic Literature | Daniel 8
Are you confused by the "weird" books of the Bible like Daniel or Revelation? What does "apocalyptic" mean? Is the world about to end? What is the goal of such books? In today's bonus episode, Keith and Patrick walk through Daniel 8 and discuss why and how to read apocalyptic literature in the Bible.
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Why Sin is a Big Deal | Torah | Deuteronomy 27:...
What does sin actually mean? What consequences are there for sin? Does sin lead to curses or blessings? In today's episode, Patrick discusses the consequences of sin in Deuteronomy 27:9-26.
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Why You Need a Reminder | Torah | Deuteronomy 2...
Are you a forgetful person? Do you often forget God's gifts? How does God give reminders of his love for his people. Jensen shares the reminder of God's gifts from Deuteronomy 27:1-8.
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The Key to Popularity | Torah | Deuteronomy 26
Are people drawn to you? Do others want to be around you? In today's episode, Tanya shares some lessons from Deuteronomy 26 about how to be well-liked. Spoiler alert: have humility.
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How God Protects People | Torah | Deuteronomy 2...
How does God look after the poor and vulnerable? Does the Old Testament say anything about women, minority or human rights? What does the Bible say about caring for the poor? In today’s episode, Keith looks at verses in Deuteronomy 24 and 25 to discover how God calls people to care for others.
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How to Apply God’s Law | Torah | Deuteronomy 22...
Are Old Testament laws still relevant to your life? Should you be responsible for following God’s laws? Even those laws that seem weird? In today’s episode, Patrick looks at Deuteronomy 22:1-12 to share how to apply God’s laws to your life.
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Does God Have Access to All Areas of Your Life?...
Have you given God the right to rule your life? Is there anything that you’re holding back from God? Are you still trying to take control over your life? In today’s episode, Jensen uses Deuteronomy 22:13-30 to share the importance of letting God in to all aspects of your life.
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Offended By the Old Testament? | Torah | Deuter...
There are some Bible passages that are offensive to modern ears. How do you deal with hard Bible passages? What’s actually moral and immoral? In today’s episode, Patrick discusses Deuteronomy 23 to show how to read difficult passages of scripture.
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