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.

Religion & Spirituality
Christianity
Spirituality
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Does the Bible Say Anything About Policing? Par...
Policing isn't a new problem—for the US or for the rest of the world. It's been a problem all throughout history, and the Bible has some lessons for us. Learn from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastors Keith Simon) and https://w...
19 min
1202
Was Jesus a Real Person? | Who Is Jesus?
How do we know that Jesus really existed? It's an important question. If he's just a legendary figure, Christianity falls apart. Discover the evidence for Jesus from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) as we ...
16 min
1203
Can Christians Be Demon-Possessed? | Questions ...
Is demon-possession actually biblical or a fantastical trope for horror stories? Is it modern or a myth of the past? Listen to https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) as he delves into the Bible to uncover the truth.&n...
20 min
1204
How Do You Define "Social Justice"? | Questions...
Politics shapes society, so what do we want society to look like? Learn how the Bible defines a just society with https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastors Keith Simon) and https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pa...
28 min
1205
Why Are Catholic and Protestant Bibles Differen...
Did you know that different Christian traditions have different books in their Bibles? So how do we know who is right? Can we trust any of them? Learn how the Bible came together and how trustworthy it is from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/pa...
11 min
1206
Can Christians Get Tattoos? | Questions You're ...
Tattoos seem to be increasingly popular now, among Christians and non-Christians. What does the Bible say about them? Listen to https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) as he delves into several verses from both the Old...
8 min
1207
Keep Your Faith Out of the Voting Booth? | Ques...
The separation of church and state is fundamental to American politics—one of the core principles established when the nation emerged. But https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastors Keith Simon) and https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/...
24 min
1208
What is the Gift of Tongues? | Questions You're...
Is speaking on tongues crazy talk, or is it really a sign of the Holy Spirit? What does "speaking in tongues" really mean? Learn from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) as he continues our series on https://...
13 min
1209
Does Claiming Your Giving on Your Taxes Negate ...
What's more important: what we do or why we do it? Follow along as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) does a deep dive into Scripture to uncover what God truly cares about as we continue our series on https://www....
13 min
1210
Is Heaven God's Oval Office or My Afterlife Bun...
Who is the right candidate to vote for in November? Who does God support? Understand the biblical attitude towards politics as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastors Keith Simon) and https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patric...
24 min
1211
Should Christians Be Rich? | Questions You’re A...
<p>"We have narrowed salvation to focus only on our souls or only on individuals. And we have missed what God is doing on a cosmic level, what God is doing on a bigger level."</p><p>When we think about salvation, we probably think about our souls, but ...
12 min
1212
Should Christians Go to War? Yes. | Questions Y...
Last week, https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) said Christian's shouldn't go to war. But this week, https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) says the opposite. Find out way as...
11 min
1213
Should Christian Go to War? No.
Patrick and Keith are doing another point/counter-point. Should Christians go to war? In this episode Patrick says the answer is no, based on Jesus’s teachings and actions. Jesus’s explicit rejection of violence before his crucifixion show us that his ...
15 min
1214
Are Kids a Blessing or a Burden? | Psalm 127.3
Some say that the best things in life come at the greatest cost. What are kids costing parents? Do they sometimes seem like too much to handle? Join in this discussion with https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) and h...
22 min
1215
Do We Get Too Wrapped Up in Denominations? | Qu...
How can the church be unified if there are so many denominations? How do we know what's right and true? Learn the reason for denominations and how we should regard them from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) as h...
11 min
1216
Pot, Dinosaurs, Cults, Cain, Works-Based-Salvat...
We’ve been getting lots of question on our Facebook page, and we’re hitting them all hear in one lightning round. https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastors Keith Simon) and https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pa...
35 min
1217
How Much Alcohol Should Christians Drink? | Que...
Can Christians drink alcohol? How much? Hear how the Bible addresses alcohol as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) continues our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-ask...
12 min
1218
Does God Commit Genocide in the Old Testament? ...
The God of the Old Testament sounds pretty callous and vindictive in some places, doesn't he? How does that fit in with https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/series/god-is-i-am/ (his character) of grace and forgiveness? Understand what troubling passages, ...
13 min
1219
Is God Sovereign Over Sports Games (and Other T...
We might say that God is sovereign over everything, but do we really believe it? What about the little things like sports games or what clothes to wear? Learn how God's sovereignty impacts our own free will and personal responsibility from https://www....
25 min
1220
Can Modern People Get Anything Out of Leviticus...
Do you get stuck when you come to Leviticus in your Bible study? It happens. Is that chapter even necessary for us anymore? Find out from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) as he continues our series on http...
12 min
1221
Will You Ever Find the One? | Questions You're ...
Do we each have a soulmate? Whether you're married or single, this is an important topic to consider. Discover the purpose of marriage and how to make it successful from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon )&nbsp;as...
10 min
1222
4 Signs You’ve Turned Politics into an Idol
Politics can easily captivate our hearts, hopes, and mental energy. When is that proper civil duty? When does it become idolatry? Are there any tests we can use to determine it?Don't forget to sign up for our upcoming classes! Find out https://info.t...
24 min
1223
How Do I Know My Spiritual Gifts? | Questions Y...
Struggling to find your purpose in life or role in the church? It can be really tricky. Learn how to discern your spiritual gifts and calling from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) as he continues our serie...
10 min
1224
Do All Good People Go to Heaven? | Questions Yo...
It's hard to imagine that God would send good people to hell, so they must go to heaven, right? But what does "good" mean? Who is good? Find out from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon )as he analyzes https://www.b...
13 min
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Violent Protest? | Questions You're Asking | Ma...
Don't forget to sign up for our upcoming classes! Find out https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/who-would-jesus-vote-for (Who Jesus Would Vote For) and https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/how-to-be-skilled-at-life (How to Be Skilled at Life) in these Zoom...
23 min