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Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
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.
Episodes
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Is Life Meaningless? | The Writings | Ecclesiastes 1
"Everything is meaningless." The book of Ecclesiastes begins in such a way that you might question why it's in your Bible. Is life truly meaningless? In…
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Ruth: A Redemption Story | The Writings | Ruth 4
Are you plagued by hopelessness? Do you find it hard to trust God's plan for your life? Do you ever question God's promises of redemption? In today's episode…
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A Strange Love Story | The Writings | Ruth 3
Is the book of Ruth a love story? If so, it's not the one you'd expect. In today's episode, Keith shares how Ruth 3 transcends your typical romance novel…
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Faithful Presence | The Writings | Ruth 2
Are you tempted by the allure of absence? Are you paying attention to the presence of the Holy Spirit? Do you long for a bigger story? In today's episode, Jeff…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
How Do I View God? | The Writings | Ruth 1
Have your experiences shaped your view of God? In your heart, is he a supportive or distant Father? Is He truly working for your good? In today's episode…
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Seeing Through the Fog | The Writings | Psalm 89
When life gets foggy, are you tempted to give up? Is God still good during a season of suffering? Will God be faithful? In today's episode, Jensen shares how…
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When Darkness is Your Only Friend | The Writings | Psalm 88
Psalm 88 is the saddest Psalm in the Bible. The Psalm begins with pain and ends with agony. But the fact that this prayer is in the Bible is good news to those…
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God's Favorite City | The Writings | Psalm 87
Why is God always choosing favorites? Why does God choose Zion as His favorite city? Should Christians today recognize Zion as holy territory? In today's…
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A Transformational Faith | The Writings | Psalm 86
Which of these describes your relationship with God: a pool floatie or a surfboard? Are you seeking comfort and control? Or are you willing to let go of your…
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Has God Given Up On Me? | The Writings | Psalm 85
Are you stuck in the same sin patterns? Are you overwhelmed by guilt and shame? Do you ever wonder if God has given up on you? In today's episode, Patrick…
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A Pilgrim's Progress | The Writings | Psalm 84
Where do you long to be? Disney World? At home under a cozy blanket? A nice vacation? What if your soul is longing for something more? In today's episode…
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4 Truths for Fighting Enemies | The Writings | Psalm 83
The Bible says, as a follower of Jesus, you have enemies. But how can you recognize them? And how do you fight against them? In today's episode, Tanya looks at…
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Who's Your Moral Authority? | The Writings | Psalm 82
Who's your moral authority? Do you decide what's right and what's wrong? Should Christians work for social justice? In today's episode, Keith shares how Psalm…
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Paying Attention | The Writings | Psalm 81
We live in a world full of voices that are competing for our attention. What voices are you listening to? What if these voices have the power to shape how we…
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God's Gracious Discipline | The Writings | Psalm 80
Have you ever encountered a season of God's discipline? Has God ever used events in your life to teach you a lesson? What if that lesson could keep you from…
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A Bigger Story | The Writings | Psalm 79
Do you ever find it hard to trust that God will fix our broken world? Do you ever lose hope in a better future? How can we trust that God is just in a world…
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The Whole Truth | The Writings | Psalm 78
Do you have selective memory? Do you prefer to remember the good times but forget the ways you failed? How would that affect your relationship with God? In…
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Is God Punishing Me? | The Writings | Psalm 77
It's easy to trust in God's love when things are going well. But what if they're not? Do you find it hard to trust God's love in the midst of your suffering?…
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Are You Aching For Awe? | The Writings | Psalm 76
Do you have enough awe in your life? Are you getting your awe from the right source? Are you in awe of God, or yourself? In today's episode, Jeff looks at…
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The Good News of God's Justice | The Writings | Psalm 75
How can God be loving and yet judge people so harshly? Does God's judgement make him a vindictive, uptight monster? Do you ever struggle with these same kinds…
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Take Heart | The Writings | Psalm 74
Do you ever wonder where God is when evil strikes? Are you ever stuck in suffering, waiting for God to do something? How are we supposed to find peace in a…
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The Sin That Brings No Pleasure | The Writings | Psalm 73
There is one sin that offers no happiness, no pleasure, no instant gratification - envy. What are you envious of? Have you ever tried to fight it? In today's…
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The Tables Were Turned | The Writings | Esther 9-10
We all love a good comeback story. With their back against the wall, the underdog pulls off a last second victory to knock off the favorite. It never gets old…
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A Royal Reversal | The Writings | Esther 8
How does God fight against His enemies? Do sin, death, and evil get the last word? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Esther 8 reveals God's ultimate plan for…
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Living in the Tension | The Writings | Esther 4-7
Do you feel like an outsider because of your loyalty to Jesus? Do you feel the tension between your beliefs and the culture's beliefs? How do we live within…
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Hope in Times of Horror | The Writings | Esther 3
Where do you turn when life falls apart? Where do you find hope when tragedy strikes and there's no end in sight? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Esther…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Hiddenness of God | The Writings | Esther 1-2
Why is the book of Esther in the Bible if God is never mentioned? Is God present in the day-to-day activities of our lives? Can God use complex people to…
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Encountering God | The Writings | Job 42
Do you want to have an encounter with God? How would it make you feel? Peaceful? Soothed? Safe? In today's episode, Keith teaches on Job 42, explaining why…
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Our Limits, His Love | The Writings | Job 38-41
"Limits". It's a word that would offend most people in our modern culture. Though we don't enjoy discovering our limits, we can't help but run into them. In…
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The Myth of Religion | The Writings | Job 32-37
If God is just, why do bad things happen to good people? Or, to flip it around, why do good things happen to bad people? Do people always receive the correct…
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Job & Jesus | The Writings | Job 29-31
Job is a difficult book to read. With all the suffering, confusion, and doubt, it would be easy for us to get lost, forgetting the bigger story of Scripture…
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Comfort in Chaos | The Writings | Job 3-28
What do you say to someone who's grieving? How can we comfort our friends in a season of suffering? In today's episode, Tanya looks at Job 3-28, giving us 4…
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God is God, You Are Not | The Writings | Job 2
"Suffering is at the heart of the Christian story." If this is true, our response to suffering will be extremely important in our walk with Jesus. In today's…
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"Why?" | The Writings | Job 1
No question is as powerful, yet terrifying, as the question posed by the book of Job: "why?" Why does Job love God? Why does Job suffer? Why do we suffer? In…
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The Ideal King | The Writings | Psalm 72
David had been Israel's greatest king. And yet, in Psalm 72, David speaks of a king far greater than him. In today's episode, Patrick shares how Psalm 72…
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The "Why" In Prayer | The Writings | Psalm 71
We all make requests before God: comfort, clarity, peace, protection, understanding. But what's the "why" behind your prayers? In today's episode, Jensen…
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David's Active Recovery | The Writings | Psalm 70
What's your recovery time? How quickly are you able to see God's hand in difficult circumstances? Are you building endurance for the ups and downs of life? In…
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When The World Hates You | The Writings | Psalm 69
How do you respond when people are against you? How should Christian's respond when faced with persecution? How did Jesus respond? In today's episode, Keith…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Vehicles of Victory | The Writings | Psalm 68
What makes God's victory worth celebrating? How should we respond to it? In today's episode, Jeff dives into Psalm 68, showing how God's victory demands a…
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The Beauty of Blessing | The Writings | Psalm 67
Do you bless others? Are you habitually praying for the people in your life? In today's episode, Patrick teaches on Psalm 67, reminding us of God's command to…
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What Was I Made For? | The Writings | Psalm 66
Billie Eilish asked a question we all wrestle with: "What Was I Made For?" How would you respond? What were you made for? Does your life have purpose? In…
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The 16th Second of Success | The Writings | Psalm 65
"15 seconds of being at the top of the pile, and it felt euphoric. But there must come a 16th second." Is your satisfaction found in your achievements? Have…
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The Weight of Our Words | The Writings | Psalm 64
Words are powerful. They can harm or heal, create or destroy, build up or tear down. So how do you use your words? In today's episode, Keith shares how Psalm…
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What Do You Thirst For? | The Writings | Psalm 63
We're all thirsty for something. What do you thirst for? Are you truly satisfied? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Psalm 63 points us to the only One who…
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How to Measure a Life | The Writings | Psalm 62
How do you measure your worth? Is your life as big and important as you think it is? Would you rather your life be a big deal or not so much? In today's…
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Where's Your Emotional Home? | The Writings | Psalm 61
Where does your mind go during quiet moments in your day? What regularly distracts you? In today's episode, Jensen discusses Psalm 61 and the idea that where…
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How to Manage a Crisis | The Writings | Psalm 60
How do you act in the midst of a disaster? Are you able to fight your own battles? What does crisis look like to you right now? In today's episode, Tanya…
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How to Treat the Wicked | The Writings | Psalm 59
In the New Testament, God says you should pray for your enemies. But in the Old Testament, he punishes his enemies. So, what should you do about the wicked…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Need for Justice | The Writings | Psalm 58
What does a world without justice look like? Is God truly just? Why do you need justice? In today's episode, Jeff shares about the peace that comes from…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Where Do You Turn In Fear? | The Writings | Psalm 57
How do you react when you're faced with fear? Do you try to control the situation yourself? Do you just give up? In today's episode, Patrick turns to Psalm 57…
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When God Feels Far | The Writings | Psalm 56
Does the presence of suffering in your life indicate the lack of God's presence or care? How do you react to bad news and trials? Instead of questioning God's…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
When the Pressure is Too Much | The Writings | Psalm 55
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by pressure and responsibility that you just want to check out? David's been there too. In today's episode, Tanya shares how…
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Back to the Basics | The Writings | Psalm 54
When life is falling apart, David returns to the basics of faith in Psalm 54. Find out where to find encouragement and hope when you are stuck in difficult…
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Do You See Yourself Clearly? | The Writings | Psalm 53
How can you see yourself for who you truly are? Can anyone see you clearly? The more important question is, can you see God clearly? In today's episode, Jeff…
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Reacting to Wrong Doing | The Writings | Psalm 52
In Psalm 52, you see a picture of David reacting to his enemies. How should you respond to your enemies? Do wrong in return? Take justice into our own hands?…
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The God of the Old Testament | The Writings | Psalm 51
Can the seemingly wrathful and angry God of the Old Testament be the same loving and gentle Jesus of the New Testament? In today's episode, Jensen looks to…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Are You Part of God's People? | The Writings | Psalm 50
God sees past what you do and say and looks at your heart. Do you love and serve God wholeheartedly? Are you truly with God? In today's episode, Tanya shares…
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What Money Doesn't Buy | The Writings | Psalm 49
Money can get you a lot and get you out of a lot. But what can't money get you? Is wealth all it's chalked up to be? Why shouldn't you envy the wealthy? In…
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Your Stronghold | The Writings | Psalm 48
Who is your God? How do you respond to him? How will you share him with your generation? In today's episode, Jeff examines Psalm 48 to share what Zion reveals…
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Imagining God as King | The Writings | Psalm 47
When you picture God in your head, what do you picture? When you think of God, do you think of a king? God is more than just your creator and protector, God is…