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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 StudyHow to Find Your Place in God’s Story | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 2.21-40
"The last act is about to begin: God is about to console Israel. God is about to rescue them from exile. God is about to draw the Gentiles into His own family…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhy Winning Looks Like Losing | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 2:1-3
"Oftentimes, it looks as if the kingdom of God is being defeated by the kingdom of Caesar, by the kingdom of this world, by the kingdom of whatever power is…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhy God Chooses the Humble | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 1:46-55
"Our culture is fixated on being great, but Mary says, 'God fixes the world through the lowly.' Our culture calls the thoughts of the proud and the powerful…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow to Give Your Life to God When It Feels Impossible | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 1:28-38
"Three times [Jesus] goes and prays and asks God to take this cup of judgment away from Him. And yet, every time he prays, 'not my will but Your will be done…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhat God DOESN'T Care About | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 1:26-45
"I think what Luke is trying to help us see is that God doesn't care about your background; He doesn't care about your religiousness." In the last episode…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhat to Do When Religion Fails You | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 1:5-25
"The story of Zachariah is a warning to religious people." Sometimes Christians are clueless about what it means to be a Christian. When you've grown up in a…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow to Become a Christian | Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke
"There's kind of a disconnect between the way we talk about how somebody begins a relationship with Jesus and how Jesus actually talked to people. We make it…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow to Give Anxiety to God with Guest Host Rachel Tiemeyer | 1 Peter 5:7
"Casting our anxiety on God is a way to humble ourselves before Him. Or, another way to put it, worry is actually a form of pride." Join us in welcoming our…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyBureaucratic Terrorism | David in 22 | 2 Samuel 24
"One scholar calls this https://www.jstor.org/stable/43717700?seq=1 (bureaucratic terrorism). [...] They're not just ideas. No, these future possibilities…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhat's the Story and Who's the Hero? | David in 22 | 2 Samuel 22-23
"I identify with David: I, too, am a mixed bag. But it reminds me that I can't read this story with the idea that I'm supposed to be like David." Leaders set…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow to Protest and Why You Should | David in 22 | 2 Samuel 18
"It's an uncomfortable fact for a lot of Christians that the Bible is so comfortable taking God to court." Protesting demonstrates what you stand for and what…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow to Live With the Consequences of Sin | David in 22 | 2 Samuel 15
God's forgiveness reconciles us with God, but it does not erase or eliminate the consequences for the sins that we committed There's always a consequence for…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhat Causes a Dysfunctional Family Legacy | David in 22 | 2 Samuel 13
You know the sad thing? Dysfunction seems to be the norm in most families. I mean, most of us, when we were kids, we made vows: "Oh, I'm not going be like my…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow to Make It Right With God | David in 22 | 2 Samuel 12
"I think the trap we fall into is we try to pay God back, like 'I screwed up God, but I can make it right.'" How do you make it right with God? What can do you…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyThe Consequence of Confronting God | David in 22 | 2 Samuel 11
"Do you see the terrible problem that God, Himself, has to face? For Him to be good, for Him to be just, He has to destroy David." Now we get to the infamous…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyA Story of God's Grace | David in 22 | 2 Samuel 9
"It's a story that makes grace come alive. In this story, kindness means more than just being nice to someone" Christianity made kindness notorious for its…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow God's Promises Are Revealed | David in 22 | 2 Samuel 7
"And now, in 2 Samuel 7, God is making a promise to David that sounds a lot like His promise to Abraham ... But then He goes a step further" The Bible is a…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhat Happens Without Reverence | David in 22 | 2 Samuel 6
"Can we be honest? Few things come more naturally to us than using God." We don't really use the word "reverence" anymore. It sounds so old and severe. But…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyIn God We Trust? | David in 22 | 2 Samuel 5:11-13
"It's ironic—to me, at least—that our currency in the United States says, 'In God We Trust.' We all know the truth" Why is faith important? It's fundamental to…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyNot Allowed | David's Life in 22 Stories | 2 Samuel 2
"It's actually for that exact reason that God won't allow David to build His temple." Do you ever ask God why you're not allowed to have something? Do you ask…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudySurprising News and a Surprising Response | David's Life in 22 Stories | 2 Samuel 1
"When a kid, who's not prone to much emotion or drama, starts crying on Christmas morning, you're like, 'Okay, something went terribly wrong.'" Some people…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow to Deal With Being Let Down by God | David's Life in 22 Stories | 1 Samuel 29
God can do amazing, shocking, crazy things. After all, He's God. Isn't that why we worship Him? It's what we expect from Him. But what about when God lets us…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyA Wise Woman | David's Life in 22 Stories | 1 Samuel 24
We hail David as a great king, and rightly so, but he didn't do it alone. Sometimes we forget about the people who helped him along the way: people like…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWaiting on God Takes Work | David's Life in 22 Stories | (1 Sam. 24)
If you're like me, you hate waste, and waiting usually seems like a huge waste of time. Time is one of our most important assets, and waiting can literally…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyKanye West, Jesus is King, & the Christian Response | Keith and Patrick
Since its recent release, “Jesus is King,” the newest album from Kanye West, has gained both positive and negative reviews from a wide-ranging audience. In…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhen Belief Isn't Smart | David's Life in 22 Stories | (1 Sam. 21-22)
When David runs from Saul, he does something really stupid: he runs to God. In today's world of hyperrationality, belief seems weak and foolish. Belief means…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyBiblical Friendship | David's Life in 22 Stories | (1 Sam. 20)
Keith talks about a form of love which modern people too easily minimize and forget: friendship. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow to Have Impossible Conversations | Keith & Patrick
What happens when it’s Thanksgiving dinner and conversations about disagreements in politics, culture, morals and religion start up? What about in the office?…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyJealousy & Success | David in 22 Stories | 1 Sam. 19
Keith explores the power of jealousy to wreck lives, and what genuine success looks like. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join us in person…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyGoliath in Fresh Perspective (1 Sam. 17) | David in 22 Stories | 1 Samuel – 2 Samuel Devotions
We continue our new series, David in 22 Stories. In this episode we look at one of the most famous Bible stories: David and Goliath. If you live in the…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhat does God care the most about in people? (1 Sam. 16) | David in 22 Stories | 1 Samuel – 2 Samuel Devotions
We continue our new series, David in 22 Stories. In this episode we meet David for the first time and see what God really cares the most about in people. If…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyThe King of People Pleasing | David in 22 Stories | 1 Sam. 15
Keith introduces us to King Saul, who gave up his throne and his relationship with God to please people. If you live in the Columbia area, we hope you’ll join…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study3 Ways to Fight Anxiety | Keith and Patrick
Anxiety is a complex experience, so Keith and Patrick look at it from three angles: Heart, Habits, and Habitat. Each of these perspectives give us practical…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyDavid in 22 stories – introducing our next series of devotions | David in 22 Stories | 1 Samuel – 2 Samuel
We begin our new series, David in 22 Stories. Over the next few months, we will work our way through 1-2 Samuel, focusing on its central human character…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHeaven Or Dust | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
Do you want to spend your life on things that turn into dust? Or on things that last forever? In this episode we continue our series Redefining Love on 1…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow To Be a Better Parent: Debunking 3 Parenting Myths
Are you tempted to be a helicopter parent? Or maybe a snow plow parent? Have you ever considered the damage that these parenting methods may cause for your…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyLove Never Fails | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
We continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode Keith discusses 1 Corinthians 13:6, where Paul writes that love never fails. If you…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyLove Like a Marathoner | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
We continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode Keith discusses 1 Corinthians 13:7, where Paul writes that love endures all things…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyEvil Love | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
We continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode Patrick discusses 1 Corinthians 13:6, where Paul writes that love doesn’t delight…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhat Forgiveness Really Means | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
We continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode Keith discusses 1 Corinthians 13:5, where Paul writes that love keeps no records of…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyOnline Dating Advice for Christians: 7 Things to Know Before You Swipe Right | Keith & Patrick
Every culture has a way of pairing people. In some cultures, it's arranged marriage and in our culture, it's dating. But over the last ten years, a new form of…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhy Am I So Mad? | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
We continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode, Keith discusses 1 Corinthians 13:5, where Paul writes that love is not easily…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyLove Does Not Dishonor Others | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
We continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode Patrick discusses 1 Corinthians 13:5, where Paul writes that love does not dishonor…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study5 Ways Reading Helps Our Walk with Jesus + BOOK GIVEAWAY | Keith & Patrick
Most people want to be readers, but it’s hard to find the motivation. In this episode, Keith and Patrick discuss why Christians should read and how this…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhat Does Pride Look Like? | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
We continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode, Keith discusses 1 Corinthians 13:4, where Paul writes that love is not proud. So…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow To Overcome Envy with Love | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
We continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode, Patrick discusses 1 Corinthians 13:4, where Paul writes that love does not envy……
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyThe Power of Kindness | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
We continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode Keith discusses 1 Corinthians 13:4, where Paul writes that love is kind. Discover…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhy Love Wants to Erase Missouri’s Medical Debt | Keith & Patrick
Keith and Patrick continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode they discuss a practical way The Crossing is seeking to love its…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyHow To Develop Patience | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
We continue our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode, Patrick discusses 1 Corinthians 13:4, where Paul writes that love is patient…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyWhat Makes Christians Different | Redefining Love (1 Cor. 13)
We begin our series Redefining Love on 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode Keith discusses 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, where Paul explains what makes Christians…
Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible StudyTen Minute Bible Talks: What They Are & What To Expect | Keith & Patrick
In this episode, Patrick and Keith talk about why they started Ten Minute Bible Talks and what you can expect. They also introduce Season 1, “Redefining Love.”…