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Bible Boost
Find hope and inspiration every weekday with the Bible Boost podcast from Reverend George Penk. Each episode looks at a brief passage of Scripture for some encouragement.
Episodes
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When Jesus Meets Our Grief
Jesus saw a woman’s pain, and his heart overflowed with compassion. Today’s verses: Luke 7:13-15 For more short reflections and daily…
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Confidence in Scripture
The Bible is inspired, trustworthy, and useful. Today’s verses: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 If you enjoy this kind of content, I share more on Facebook &ndash…
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Living as Salt and Light
Our faith is meant to have an impact on the people around us. Today’s verses: Matthew 5:13-15 Follow along on Facebook for daily encouragement…
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Four Names, One Refuge
The different names used for God each tell us something important about who he is. Today’s verses: Psalm 91:1-2 If you’d like to get in touch…
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Mercy That Changed the World
The story of the Good Samaritan sparked a movement. Today’s verses: Luke 10:34-37 For more short reflections and daily encouragement, follow my Facebook…
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The Answer We Didn’t Expect
Trust the God who sees the whole picture. Today’s verses: 1 John 5:14-15 If you enjoy this kind of content, I share more on Facebook – daily…
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Used by God Despite It All
God specialises in using the unlikely. Today’s verses: Exodus 33:9-11 Follow along on Facebook for daily encouragement: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk If…
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Reframing Our Perspective
Choose to notice God’s goodness, even in imperfect places. Today’s verses: Colossians 2:6-7 If you’d like to get in touch, email me at…
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Only God Makes Sense of Life
The answers to life are found in God alone. Today’s verses: Daniel 2:27-28 For more short reflections and daily encouragement, follow my Facebook page…
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Known by the Shepherd
Jesus calls you by name. Today’s verses: John 10:2-3 If you enjoy this kind of content, I share more on Facebook – daily encouragement, videos, and…
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Greatness in God’s Eyes
The world celebrates visibility and achievement. Jesus celebrates service. Today’s verses: Matthew 20:26-28 and Matthew 23:11 Follow along on Facebook…
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Seeking the Saviour
Zacchaeus had a desire to see Jesus, and that was enough. Today’s verses: Luke 19:3-6 If you’d like to get in touch, email me at…
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The Throne of Grace
Jesus understands your weakness. He welcomes you with grace. Today’s verses: Hebrews 4:15-16 For more short reflections and daily encouragement, follow…
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Friendship That Refreshes
Friendship is worth working at. Today’s verse: Proverbs 27:9 If you enjoy this kind of content, I share more on Facebook – daily encouragement…
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The Treasure We Mustn’t Take for Granted
Let’s remember the extraordinary value of Scripture. Today’s verses: Psalm 19:8-10 Follow along on Facebook for daily encouragement…
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Hope That Holds
Jesus is alive. Because he lives, our hope lives too. Today’s verse: 1 Peter 1:3 If you’d like to get in touch, email me at george@lifefm.co.nz For…
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How Will We Respond?
In John 8, Jesus says something which shocks his listeners. Today’s verses: John 8:56-59 For more short reflections and daily encouragement, follow my…
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God Welcomes Your Prayers
God is more willing to hear your prayers than you are to pray them. Today’s verses: Philippians 4:6 and Mark 11:24 If you enjoy this kind of content, I…
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Letting Go to Follow
Christ wants people who are dedicated to his Kingdom. Today’s verses: Matthew 19:21-22 Follow along on Facebook for daily encouragement…
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Remembering His Faithfulness
Circumstances change, but God remains faithful. Today’s verse: Deuteronomy 7:9 If you’d like to get in touch, email me at george@lifefm.co.nz For…
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Faith That Shows
God uses willing people in powerful ways. Today’s verses: James 1:26-27 For more short reflections and daily encouragement, follow my Facebook page…
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Known by God
The Lord knows you personally and completely. Today’s verses: Psalm 139:1-3 If you enjoy this kind of content, I share more on Facebook – daily…
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Ambition That Honours God
Let’s aim our ambition at God’s glory, not our own. Today’s verses: Philippians 2:3-4 and James 3:16 Follow along on Facebook for daily…
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The Truth We Can Trust
In a world hungry for authenticity, Jesus offers exactly what we need. Today’s verses: John 14:6-7 If you’d like to get in touch, email me at…
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When Praise Follows Pain
Like the psalmist, we can turn our hearts towards hope. Today’s verses: Psalm 43:1,5 For more short reflections and daily encouragement, follow my…
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The Power of Small Beginnings
What feels tiny in your hands can be mighty in God’s. Today’s verses: Luke 13:18-19 If you enjoy this kind of content, I share more on Facebook…
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It’s Going to Be All Right
God is with you. He knows what you’re facing. Today’s verses: Acts 23:10-11 Follow along on Facebook for daily encouragement…
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Called by Name
You are seen. You are known. You are called. Today’s verses: Exodus 3:2-4 If you’d like to get in touch, email me at george@lifefm.co.nz For more…
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Filled With Power
Life in the Spirit means surrendering to God – and discovering his power at work in us. Today’s verses: Ephesians 5:15-18 For more short…
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Peter, Paul, and the Same God
Peter and Paul had different callings, but the same God worked powerfully through both of them. Today’s verses: Galatians 2:7-8 If you enjoy this kind of…
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Our Father in Heaven
The Lord’s Prayer shows that prayer starts with relationship, not requests. Today’s verses: Matthew 6:9-13 Follow along on Facebook for daily…
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The Last Will Be First
Jesus turns our usual ideas of success upside down. In his Kingdom, greatness looks very different. Today’s verse: Matthew 19:30 If you’d like to…
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The Gift of Waiting
Waiting can be hard, but it strengthens our trust in God and shapes our character. Today’s verses: Psalm 27:13-14 For more short reflections and daily…
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The Soldier, the Athlete, the Farmer
Paul uses three striking images to show us what faithful discipleship looks like. Today’s verses: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 If you enjoy this kind of content, I…
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Belonging to God
As followers of Jesus, our lives belong to God – and that shapes everything we do. Today’s verses: Mark 12:15-17 Follow along on Facebook for daily…
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Growth Takes Time
Slow, steady growth is still real progress. Today’s verse: 2 Peter 3:18 If you’d like to get in touch, email me at george@lifefm.co.nz For more…
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Peace That Guards Us
God’s peace is stronger than any earthly protection. Today’s verses: Philippians 4:6-7 For more short reflections and daily encouragement, follow…
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Darkness Doesn’t Win
Life can feel dark at times, but the light of Christ still shines. Today’s verses: John 1:4-5 If you enjoy this kind of content, I share more on Facebook…
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No Greater Privilege
There’s nothing better than running the race God has set before us. Today’s verses: Hebrews 12:1-2 Follow along on Facebook for daily…
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Forgiven People Forgive
When we grasp the depth of God’s forgiveness towards us, it becomes easier to extend forgiveness to others. Today’s verses: Matthew 6:14-15 If…
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Carried All the Way
We may not like getting older, but God promises to carry and care for us through every stage of life. Today’s verse: Isaiah 46:4 For more short…
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When Evidence Isn’t Enough
Sometimes people refuse to believe even when the evidence is right in front of them. This is something Jesus himself experienced. Today’s verses: John…
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Strength Through Struggle
God will use our challenges to equip and strengthen us. Today’s verses: James 1:2-4 Follow along on Facebook for daily encouragement…
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The One We Can Turn To
People in the gospels experienced change when they went to Jesus. We can do the same. Today’s verses: Matthew 8:2,5-6 If you’d like to get in…
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The Story We’re Invited Into
The Bible tells the sweeping story of God and his people – and invites us to step into that story ourselves. Today’s verses: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 For…
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When Others Don’t Get It
Even Jesus’ own family misunderstood him at times. We’re in good company when people don’t ‘get’ our faith. Today’s verses…
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Leaping Into New Life
A man healed in Jesus’ name responded with joy and praise – a model for how we receive God’s work in our lives. Today’s verses: Acts…
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How We See God
The way we understand God’s character shapes how we pray. Today’s verses: Psalm 145:8-9 If you’d like to get in touch, email me at…
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Searched For and Celebrated
A woman searched tirelessly for her lost wedding ring. Jesus searches for us. Today’s verses: Luke 15:8-10 For more short reflections and daily…
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God’s Purpose in Our Time
David fulfilled God’s purpose in his generation. We’re called to do the same in ours. Today’s verses: Acts 13:34-37 If you enjoy this kind of…
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Permission to Ask
God welcomes your prayers and hears when you call. Today’s verses: Luke 11:9-10 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get…
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Faith That Shows
The faith that saves us is a faith that transforms us. Today’s verses: James 2:17-19 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast!…
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Faithful to the End
Paul was ready to suffer for Jesus because he knew faithfulness mattered most. Today’s verses: Acts 21:12-14 If you like Bible Boost, check out the…
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Two Different Ways of Living
Let’s turn away from pride and choose the way of humility. Today’s verses: 1 Peter 5:5-6 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon…
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Help for the Journey
The Holy Spirit gives us the strength to keep going. Today’s verses: John 16:13-14 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast!…
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The Supremacy of the Son
Jesus is supreme, powerful, and worthy of our worship. Today’s verses: Hebrews 1:3-4 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast!…
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Freedom from Trying to Impress
Our identity is found in God – not in what others think of us. Today’s verses: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-6 If you like Bible Boost, check out the…
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Strength in Surprising Places
We don’t have to manufacture our own resilience. Our strength comes from God. Today’s verses: Psalm 28:6-8 If you like Bible Boost, check out the…
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Faith That Stands Firm
When we’re under attack, we hold up the shield of faith. We trust the God who protects us. Today’s verses: Ephesians 6:14-17 If you like Bible…
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When God Answers Specifically
God answers our prayers – sometimes in quiet ways, sometimes in astonishing ones. Today’s verses: 1 John 5:14-15 If you like Bible Boost, check out…