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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
Taking Sin Seriously | New Testament | 2 Thessalonians 1
Do you trust God's design? Can you follow warnings? Where are you tempted to sin in your life? In today's episode, Patrick uses 2 Thessalonians 1 to discuss…
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Why Do You Do What You Do? | New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 5
What motivates you to keep going? What is the point of your life? Does it matter? You might be motivated by the wrong things. In today's episode, Jensen looks…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Living with Endurance | New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 4
Christians have the responsibility and privilege of representing Jesus to the world. So, how should you do that? What is so good about living for Christ? In…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Combating Loneliness with Faith | New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 3
Loneliness is a health epidemic. Discover the impact of technology, mobility, and individualism on our sense of connection. Join as Keith explores what 1…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
When the Church Sins | New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 2
Why have so many Americans left the church in the past few decades? In today's episode, Jensen dives into the disappointment and challenges that face those…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Turn from Political Idols and Embrace Persecution | New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 1
Is following Jesus worth the persecution it brings? In today's episode, Patrick uses 1 Thessalonians 1 to encourage Christians to persevere even when the world…
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Navigating Conflict and Division | New Testament | Acts 18
Has finger-pointing and tearing others down become too common? Take a look at Christian Twitter. Jensen explores the importance of grace, gentleness and unity…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Power of Hospitality and Culture | New Testament | Acts 17
From the heart of Greece to Paul's courageous stand in Athens, explore the interplay between culture, values, and faith. Join as Tanya explores Paul's…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Importance of Diverse Connections | New Testament | Acts 16
Looking to learn how to connect with people who are different from you? In today's episode, Keith discusses the importance of spaces where diverse people can…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Understanding Biblical Doctrine | New Testament | Acts 15
What you believe about doctrinal truth has implications for your every day life. In today's episode, Patrick uses Acts 15 to discuss one of those doctrines…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Is It OK to be Angry? | New Testament | Galatians 6
Is there such thing as righteous anger? You might have a hard time telling the difference between righteous and unrighteous anger in your heart. In today's…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Danger of Adding to the Gospel | New Testament | Galatians 5
What's the true meaning of the fruit of the spirit? In today's episode, Jensen explores the danger of turning these fruits into a checklist and striving to…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Battling Imposter Syndrome with the Gospel | New Testament | Galatians 4
In today's episode, Tanya explores the relationship between eggs benedict and imposter syndrome, and how they relate to the Bible's teachings on identity and…
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Why Trying Harder Isn't Enough for Christian Growth | New Testament | Galatians 3
Keith shares a story about stapling good apples to a bad tree to highlight how we often try to fake good behavior without dealing with the root issue. Using…
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Is Your Life In Line With the Gospel? | New Testament | Galatians 2
Keith discusses Paul's confrontation to Peter in Galatians 2. Where in your life do you see the same patterns that Peter is confronted for? Hypocrisy?…
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Understanding the Authentic Message of Jesus | New Testament | Galatians 1
Join Patrick as he takes a break from Acts to dive into the book of Galatians, where Paul calls the Galatian church back to the good news of King Jesus for all…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Are You Prone to Idolatry? | New Testament | Acts 14
Idolatry might not always look like worshipping statues and gods, so how does it show up in your life? Have God's good gifts turned into idols in your life? In…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Understanding the Holy Spirit | New Testament | Acts 13
How often do you think about the Holy Spirit? Do you fully understand him? How does he work? In today's episode, Tanya discusses Acts 13 and provides a crash…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Addicted to the Approval of Others? | New Testament | Acts 12
Are you overly sensitive? Is it hard for you to take criticism? Are you always trying to impress others? Do you get caught in comparison? If so, you might be…
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Are You in God's Way? | New Testament | Acts 11
What in your life is working against God's plan? Does anything feel particularly difficult? Does your attitude, pride or critical spirit stand in the way of…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
In-Group vs. Out-Group | New Testament | Acts 10
Who do you see as an outsider? Who around you seems too far from God? Is anyone ever too far gone? In today's episode, Patrick discusses Peter's change of…
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Who Is In Control? | New Testament | Acts 9
What plans do you have for your life? How certain are you of them? In today's episode, Jensen uses Acts 9 to tell the story of two men who thought they had…
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How to Share the Gospel | New Testament | Acts 8
What is the key to effectively sharing the gospel? Posting Bible verses on social media? Telling people why they're wrong? In today's episode, Tanya discusses…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The First Martyr | New Testament | Acts 7
In Acts 7, you meet Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Should Christians now be expected to be martyrs? In today's episode, Keith shares how to respond to…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
When to Say No | New Testament | Acts 6
Are boundaries biblical? Is it OK to say no? In today's episode, Jensen shares how the disciples in Acts 6 set boundaries in their lives. Where do you feel…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Does God Ever Change? | New Testament | Acts 5
Is the God of the Old Testament the same as the God of the New Testament? What box do you put God in? In today's episode, Patrick uses Acts 5 to describe God's…
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The Key to Generosity | New Testament | Acts 4
Do you have a generous community around you? How far will your generosity go? Acts 4 describes a community who was changed by the truth of the gospel. In…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
How Jesus Changes Things | New Testament | Acts 3
When you think about Christianity, do you think about the people and the churches more than you think about Jesus? If you do, you might be getting something…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Local Church Matters | New Testament | Acts 2
God didn't create you to be alone. God created you for community. In today's episode, Keith explains the church in Acts 2 and explains the importance of the…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Jesus's Role in Acts | New Testament | Acts 1
If you've read Luke, you've only read the beginning of Jesus's story. Patrick kicks off our time in Acts with Acts 1. In today's episode, he discusses how…
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The Proof of the Resurrection | New Testament | Luke 24
What makes a legitimate eye witness testimony? Matching stories? Small differences? How can you be sure Jesus's resurrection was true? In today's episode…
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How Jesus Became King | New Testament | Luke 23
What was it about Jesus's crucifixion that established him as king? Why is Good Friday good? When Jesus was crucified everything changed. In today's episode…
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What Makes A Good Leader? | New Testament | Luke 22
What qualities add up to a good leader? Which of those qualities do you have? Which do you need? In today's episode, Tanya looks at Luke 22 to explain the…
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Why Giving Matters | New Testament | Luke 21
What will you be remembered for when you die? How do you act when no one is watching? What is your legacy? In today's episode, Keith uses Luke 21 to discuss…
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When to Resist the Government (And When to Not) | New Testament | Luke 20
What should Christians make of the Bible verse that says "give to Caesar what is Caesar's"? How much do you need to care about the government? Should you obey…
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Who's Your King? | New Testament | Luke 19
Everyone needs a king to rule over their life. It could be a political leader, yourself, a parent, God, etc. So who should you choose to rule your life? In…
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What's the Worst Sin? | New Testament | Luke 18
Are some sins worse than others? Do Christians see all sin as equal? Does God? The bottom line is this: every sin separates you from God. In today's episode…
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Why Do You Thank God? | New Testament | Luke 17
Are you quick to count your blessings? It's easy to ask God for things, but it's harder to thank him. In today's episode, Tanya looks to Luke 17 to share the…
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Understanding Parables | New Testament | Luke 16
Did you know some Bible stories are fiction? No, not the creation story or Jonah. Jesus often told parables designed to move people to action. In today's…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Tools for Studying the Bible | An Interview with Jonathan Pennington
What keeps you from reading the Bible? Is it too intimidating? Too hard to understand? Jonathan Pennington, author of Come and See: The Journey of Knowing God…
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What Drives Your Story? | New Testament | Luke 15
You've probably heard the story of the Prodigal Son. Who do you identify with in this story? In today's episode, Tanya discusses Luke 15 and how to find…
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Christianity and Social Justice | New Testament | Luke 14
Does Christianity say anything about social justice? Is the Christian faith more about personal salvation than it is about justice? Patrick discusses Luke 14…
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Are You Missing Out? | New Testament | Luke 13
You might be in danger of missing out on God's kingdom. How? By overlooking it. Don't miss out on healing, freedom and rest. In today's episode, Jensen shares…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Cost of Worry | New Testament | Luke 12
What does worry add or take away from your life? Learn how to face worry and anxiety in today's episode as Tanya walks through Luke 12. Your support makes TMBT…
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What Makes God a Good Father | New Testament | Luke 11
Why do Christians pray to God as father? The idea of God as a father is controversial. But why is it still important? In today's episode, Keith looks at…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
What Motivates You? | New Testament | Luke 10
What desires drive your life? This questions reveals a lot about your faith. Are you willing to partner with God for his glory above your own? In today's…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
When Enough is Enough | New Testament | Luke 9
Want to know the guide to happiness? Step one: it's time to curb your consumerism. In today's episode, Patrick discusses Luke 9 in the importance of rooting…
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Women's Role in Ministry | New Testament | Luke 8
If you've felt hurt by a "biblical" view or are wary of women in ministry, this episode is for you. Jensen unpacks Luke 8 and discusses what the Bible has to…
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Y'all Need Jesus | New Testament | Luke 7
Is your moral life getting in the way of following Jesus? Do other people need Jesus more than you? Tanya discusses Luke 7, how Jesus pursues you, and what…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Why Church Matters | New Testament | Luke 6
Church is messy. Sometimes it feels like church would be easier without all the people. But that's not how God designed it. Keith reads Luke 6 to understand…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
What Hurry Takes From You | New Testament | Luke 5
When you squeeze more into your schedule, what gets squeezed out? In today's episode, Patrick looks at Luke 5 to reflect on what forms of hurry and busyness…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
What Freedom Looks Like | New Testament | Luke 4
What does freedom mean to you? True freedom is different from what culture says freedom is. In today's episode, Patrick shares how to walk in true freedom…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
The Sacred/Secular Divide | New Testament | Luke 3
Church on Sunday: check. But what about the rest of the week? God is deeply interested in every area of your life. Each moment matters to him. In today's…
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You Need A Savior | New Testament | Luke 2
How does Jesus offer salvation? Does Jesus still impact the way you should live your life? What does it look like to live a life impacted by Jesus? In today's…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
Do You Have Faith in God? | New Testament | Luke 1
How do you respond to God's promises? How would you react to a miracle? Do you normally lead with faith or with doubt? Keith kicks off our time in Luke by…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
How Do You Treat Others? | New Testament | Hebrews 13
What you believe about God has everything to do with your relationships with other people. Are you taking seriously Jesus's command to love others? In today's…
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Why Are You A Christian? | New Testament | Hebrews 12
Who in your life can you thank for helping you know Jesus? Although Jesus calls you to himself, he often uses ordinary people to bring people to him. In…
- Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
What is Faith? | New Testament | Hebrews 11
What does it look like to live a life of faith? What does faith even mean? In today's episode, Jensen looks at the "Hall of Faith" in Hebrews 11 as a guide to…
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The Key to Prayer | New Testament | Hebrews 10
Did you ever learn how to pray? What even is the point of prayer? Is there a "right" way to pray? Tanya discusses Hebrews 10 in today's episode and shares some…
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Weighed Down By Guilt? | New Testament | Hebrews 9
Are you carrying around guilt and condemnation? Do you feel the weight of your sin? What is it holding you back from? In today's episode, Keith looks at…