Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bib...

Connect with God in the time it takes you to drive to work or empty the dishwasher. Every episode focuses on one Bible passage, explains it, and applies it to your life. Co-hosted by Keith Simon, Tanya Willmeth, Jensen Holt McNair, Patrick Miller, and Jeff Parrett.

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How to Turn the World Upside Down | The Life of...
Who defines your next step in life? David and Solomon broke their culture's script. Instead of putting his firstborn on the throne, David trusts Yahweh's choice. This is often how it goes in life - following Jesus means throwing out society's map and t...
11 min
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Who Will Be King? | The Life of Solomon | 1 Kin...
It's time for a new series! Today we start our biographical study of King Solomon's life. As with all political transitions, his rise to power begs the question: who will be king. In this episode, Keith introduces us to 1 Kings and Solomon.Like this ...
14 min
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Do Americans Work Too Hard? Or Not Hard Enough?
Is hard work a thing of the past for Americans? Should we enjoy our jobs? Why is unemployment so high? Listen to https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastors Keith Simon) andhttps://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ ( Pat...
55 min
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How Jesus Served | My Favorite Verses | Luke 22.27
Jesus was both a leader and a servant. Hear how he humbled himself and served humanity from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) as he continues our series on My Favorite Verses with https://www.biblegateway.com/pas...
12 min
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The Morality of Mask Wearing?
Mask moralizing and scolding still happens on both sides of the aisle. But rather than taking sides, what if we saw masks as a window into how humans think about morality? What can the masks wars teach us about how different groups define "moral" and "...
70 min
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What Is the Point of Life? | My Favorite Verses...
Do you ever contemplate your life? What about life in general? What are we living for? Gain some insight from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) as he continues our series on My Favorite Verses with https://www.bi...
12 min
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What the Sabbath Teaches Us | My Favorite Verse...
We live in a fast-paced world that never stops moving. We have to hurry to keep up or else risk getting left behind, right? Or not. Learn why the Sabbath still matters today from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick M...
8 min
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I'm Trans and I Love Jesus | An interview with ...
Over the last 5 years, trans rights have become a cultural lightning rod. But what often gets left behind in the culture war are the stories of real-life trans people. In this episode, Keith interviews his friend, Laura Skaer, a Jesus follower who tran...
53 min
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What Are You Seeking?: Discovering Your Persona...
How would you describe yourself? How do you think God sees you? Discover how faith defines your personal identity from Annie Kelly as she continues our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/favorite-verse/ (My Favorite Verses) with...
9 min
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What to Do When You Don't Want to Follow God | ...
Following Jesus is hard. Even the most dedicated believers struggle with their faith, so what do you do in those season? Learn from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller )as he continues our series on My Favorit...
9 min
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Is the US Dying?: Population, Immigration, Econ...
Did you know that the US population is in decline? Most of us don't think about population that much, but it has some pretty significant impacts on daily life: who your neighbors are, what jobs are available, and what your family looks like. Listen to ...
65 min
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Am I Really Up to the Task, God? | My Favorite ...
Maybe you want to serve or you feel called to something, but you're not sure if you're ready yet. You might be wondering if now's the time. Get some guidance and encouragement from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simo...
12 min
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Why Is Death So Hard to Deal With? | My Favorit...
Are you afraid of dying? Does death make you uneasy? A lot of people feel that way, and there's a reason. Find out why death is so hard for us to deal with from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) as he conti...
11 min
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What Chronic Pain Taught Me About God | An Inte...
Do you or someone you love battle with chronic pain? Do you wonder where God is in the midst of it? Dave Cover knows how you feel, and shares his journey, what he’s learned, and how God is using pain for good in his life.Dave is the Co-Lead Pastor of...
30 min
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What Story Are You a Part Of? | My Favorite Ver...
Are you struggling to find meaning in your life? Are you in the middle of a difficult season? Get some encouragement from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) as he continues our series My Favorite Verses with https...
15 min
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What is the Soul? | My Favorite Verses | Genesi...
You've probably heard people about "what's good for the soul" and "saving the soul," but what does all that really mean? What actually is the soul? Discover how the Bible defines it from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor P...
11 min
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Was Purity Culture a Bad Idea? 6 Myths You Shou...
Were purity rings, banquets, and pledges the best or worst thing to happen to Christianity? Did purity culture teach good lessons about chastity, or offer a sexual prosperity gospel? Did it give a spacious vision of faith or narrow the scope of God's c...
65 min
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Caught in the Comparison Game?: How to Get Out ...
Envious? Dissatisfied? Constantly comparing yourself to everyone else? Learn how to get out of the Comparison Game from guest host Tanya Willmeth as she shares why https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%202%3A20&version=ESV (Galatia...
13 min
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Do Some People Sin More Than Others? | My Favor...
Do you find yourself comparing your sins to others? Are you a pretty good person—compared to others? Learn these signs that you might be moving away from grace from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) as he continu...
15 min
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How to Fight Your Anger | My Favorite Verses | ...
Anger isn't always bad—God gets angry—so what makes our anger usually different from his? Learn how God saved us and how we can extend grace to others from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) as he continues ...
9 min
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Why is 11:00 on Sunday Morning the Most Segrega...
Is the church responsible for racism? Is the church becoming too woke? How do race and religion fit together? Learn from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastors Keith Simon) and https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-mill...
67 min
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How to Overcome Sin and Regret | My Favorite Ve...
Struggling under the weight of your sin? Find freedom in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+16.6-7&version=ESV (Mark 16.6-7 )as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon )continues our series on My Favo...
12 min
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How I Lost My Emotions (and Found Them Again) |...
Experiencing emotional numbness? Struggling to relate to others or feel your own feelings? Try this practice that helps https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller), based on https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?sear...
8 min
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How Hate Fuels Big Businesses & Politicians but...
After Georgia passed new voting laws the MLB and politicians on both sides seem vested in keeping using it to keep both sides angry. Who wins in this deal? Hint: it’s not youInterested in more content like this? Scroll down for more resources and rel...
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Is Christianity as Soul-Sucking as a Bad Job? |...
Does Christianity feel empty? Are you feeling drained and burnt out? Get hope and meaning from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+2.10&version=NIV (Ephesians 2.10) as guest speaker https://vufaith.com/about-2/ (Matt Gordon) of V...
8 min