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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 StudyCan Christians Be Demon-Possessed? | Questions You're Asking | Ephesians 6.10-18
Is demon-possession actually biblical or a fantastical trope for horror stories? Is it modern or a myth of the past? Listen to…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow Do You Define "Social Justice"? | Questions You're Asking
Politics shapes society, so what do we want society to look like? Learn how the Bible defines a just society with…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhy Are Catholic and Protestant Bibles Different? | Questions You're Asking
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…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyCan Christians Get Tattoos? | Questions You're Asking | Romans 14.5-8
Tattoos seem to be increasingly popular now, among Christians and non-Christians. What does the Bible say about them? Listen to…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyKeep Your Faith Out of the Voting Booth? | Questions You're Asking
The separation of church and state is fundamental to American politics—one of the core principles established when the nation emerged. But…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhat is the Gift of Tongues? | Questions You're Asking | 1 Corinthians 14.1-25
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…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyDoes Claiming Your Giving on Your Taxes Negate Spiritual Blessings? | Questions You're Asking | Deuteronomy 14.22-23
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…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyIs Heaven God's Oval Office or My Afterlife Bungalow? | Questions Your Asking
Who is the right candidate to vote for in November? Who does God support? Understand the biblical attitude towards politics as…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyShould Christians Be Rich? | Questions You’re Asking
"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…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyShould Christians Go to War? Yes. | Questions You're Asking | Romans 13.3-4
Last week, https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) said Christian's shouldn't go to war. But this week…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyShould 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…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyAre 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…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyDo We Get Too Wrapped Up in Denominations? | Questions You're Asking | Romans 14-15
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…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyPot, Dinosaurs, Cults, Cain, Works-Based-Salvation, and Was Teenage Jesus Omniscient? Questions you’re asking.
We’ve been getting lots of question on our Facebook page, and we’re hitting them all hear in one lightning round…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow Much Alcohol Should Christians Drink? | Questions You're Asking | Romans 14.1-6
Can Christians drink alcohol? How much? Hear how the Bible addresses alcohol as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller)…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyDoes God Commit Genocide in the Old Testament? | Questions You're Asking | Leviticus 18.20-26
The God of the Old Testament sounds pretty callous and vindictive in some places, doesn't he? How does that fit in with…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyIs God Sovereign Over Sports Games (and Other Things)? | Job 42.1-2
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…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyCan Modern People Get Anything Out of Leviticus? | Questions You're Asking
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…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWill You Ever Find the One? | Questions You're Asking
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…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study4 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…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow Do I Know My Spiritual Gifts? | Questions You're Asking | 1 Corinthians 12.7
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…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyDo All Good People Go to Heaven? | Questions You're Asking | Romans 3.23
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…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyViolent Protest? | Questions You're Asking | Matthew 5.43
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…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyDo Pets Go to Heaven? | Questions You're Asking | Acts 3.19-20
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…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyShould Christians Sabbath? No. | Questions You're Asking | Luke 4.16-21
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…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyIs It Okay for Christians to be Nationalists? | Questions You're Asking | Revelation 21.26
Don't forget to sign up for our upcoming classes! Find outhttps://info.thecrossingchurch.com/who-would-jesus-vote-for ( Who Jesus Would Vote For)…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyShould Christians Sabbath? Yes. | Questions You're Asking | Isaiah 58.13-14
We're all busy. Who has time for an entire day of rest? Find out how Pastor Patrick Miller treats the Sabbath in today's fast-paced world. Interested in more…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyDid Angels Have Sex With Women? | Questions You're Asking | Genesis 6.1-4
You might have read through Genesis, but have you ever noticed https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis+6&version=ESV (Genesis 6.1-4)? Did it…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyShould Christians Get Into Conspiracy Theories? | Questions You're Asking | Philippians 3.20
Do you buy into conspiracy theories? Or do you think they're silly? Could they be harmful? Discover how Pastors Keith Simon and Patrick Miller respond to…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyDoes the Bible Advocate for Social Justice? | Questions You're Asking | Amos 5.24
What does the Bible say about politics and social issues? Should religious matters be kept separate? Hear how…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyShould Christians Watch Game of Thrones? | Questions You're Asking | Colossians 3.2
Even the Bible has extremely explicit, immoral content in it, so where do we draw the line? How do you know what is and isn't okay to watch? See how…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyShould the Church Tolerate Diversity? | Questions You're Asking | Philippians 3.20
Politics is taking over religion's role in society. How is it affecting the church? How should the church and Christians respond? Get insights from…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyShould Christians Watch The Bachelor? | Questions You're Asking | Psalm 101.3
What makes The Bachelor a questionable TV show? Does that say something about it? Or about us? Hear what https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyDoes Science Disprove the Bible? | Questions You're Asking
Has science disproved the Bible and Christianity? Do we have to choose between science and religion? Hear what…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow to Handle Uncertainty About the Future
Do you feel like nothing is certain right now? Whether it's vacations, school, weddings, child care, graduations, retirement, promotions, or jobs, none of it…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHas My Sexual Sin Made Me Unsavable? | Questions You're Asking | Matthew 21.31
There's something about sexual sin that oftentimes makes it seem like the worst kind of sin. Is it really? Is it unforgiveable? Discover how Jesus treated…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyShould Christians Use the Enneagram? | Questions You're Asking | 1 Corinthians 10.31
Can personality tests like the Enneagram help us know more about ourselves and get to know others better? Or do they mischaracterize us and try to contain us…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWho Picked Which Books Went into the Bible? | Questions You're Asking | John 14.26
Can we trust the Bible? It's a pretty important question for Christians to grapple with. Hear how the New Testament came together and why we can trust it from…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow Do I Know if I'm Saved? | Questions You're Asking | Romans 10.9
Are you saved? Are you sure? How can you be sure? Find out from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) as he starts out our…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyShould We Wear Face Masks? Here's What We're Called to Do
Should we be wearing face masks? It's become a contentious issue and been espoused with moral and political implications. How should Christians respond? Hear…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhat's the Main Lesson? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 24.44-53
It's the final episode of our third series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to Follow Jesus). What's the…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow to Recognize Jesus | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 24.13-35
Have you ever greeted someone you've met before but didn't recognize? It happens to all of us, even some of Jesus's followers in…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhen to end things
Are happy endings just for fairytales? Sometimes it can feel that way. Listen to https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) and…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow We Know the Resurrection Was Real | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 24.1-12
Jesus's death and resurrection are fundamental to Christianity, so how do we know they're real? What proof is there to back up our beliefs? Hear the evidence…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhat Our World Needs | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 23.44-49
We know we live in a fallen world, but how do we fix it? What's the solution? Find out from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) as he…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow to be the team player everyone wants to work with
Sports teaches people how to be a team player, but it's a lesson that reaches beyond the field, whether it's school or work or family or any other group. Learn…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyUnderstanding Jesus's Death | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 23.26-43
When Jesus died, people didn't understand what was happening—not even his followers. Only one person recognized what was happening. Discover who it was and…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhy Jesus Was Killed | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 22-23
Jesus died to save us, but that's not the reason he was killed. Uncover what led to Jesus's death as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow to Resolve COVID conflict
Have you been fighting more? Experiencing more conflict in relationships? You're not alone... and time won't fix it. So why are we fighting more during COVID…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow God's Kingdom Conquers | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 22.47-53
When Jesus was arrested, his disciples thought it was time to fight back against Rome. But, Jesus went peacefully, they thought they had been defeated. Find…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhy We Are Tested | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 22.31-34
How sinful are we? If we think about it and really answer the question honestly, it's extremely humbling. That's part of why we're tested. See how Peter was…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow Can I Leave a Lasting Impact on the World?: You Only Need Ten Minutes
Most people want to make a lasting impact on the world, but is that realistic? Is it possible? God has a vision and purpose for your life, and while it may not…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhat Kind of Leader Are You? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 22.7-38
People usually associate being a leader with having a high status. But what else should we associate with leader? See what Jesus was looking for as…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow Jesus's Death Gives Us Eternal Life | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 22.7-38
Before Jesus died, he ate with his disciples and explained his death. It was no accident that the Lord's Supper was during Passover. Learn the significance of…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow NOT to be Toxic on Facebook | An Interview with Thriving Home's Polly Conner
Can we use Facebook to represent Jesus? Does it always have to be toxic? https://thrivinghomeblog.com/ (Thriving Home)'s Polly Conner walks us through her own…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyCan We Trust Jesus's Promises? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 21.5-38
Jesus made a lot of bold and confusing claims during his ministry. How much of it was literal and how much was poetic? Find out from…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWas Jesus Really God? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 20.41-44
Jesus never directly said he was the Son of God during his ministry, so why do we think that? How do we know if it's really biblical and true? Find out from…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWere the Gospels in Chronological Order? And lots of other interesting questions with Jonathan Pennington
Do the Gospels ever seem inconsistent or confusing? Do they raise a lot of questions? Get some answers in this guest interview with New Testament scholar…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhat's the Church's Mission? | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 19.41-48
Going to church doesn't make us Christian, so what's the role of the church? And what's our role as church members? Find out from…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhy We Need a King | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 19.28-44
In the US, we don’t have kings anymore. But we still need one. Learn why as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) reads through…