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Wake Before the Day
We are Klarc and BobbieJean! “Wake Before the Day” was actually a phrase that came to us a couple of years ago…and has now become a way of life. With our young and growing family, most of our quiet, listening and creating happens in the early morning. Our church encourages each person to read a chapter of the Bible a day, write a verse the Holy Spirit lifts, pray that verse and share it with others. Let's talk the Bible, Holy Spirit adventures and what's happening in our world. We'll post early…
Episodes
- Wake Before the Day
John 15
How do we know if we're growing in our faith? Kingdom metrics are not numbers but are "fruit of the spirit"!
- Wake Before the Day
John 14
Our need for directions, the beauty and complexity of the Trinity and our call to love God through our obedience to him.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 48-49
A crossed-arm blessing reveals God’s presence, purpose, and unexpected grace.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 45-47
A test of loyalty, a brother’s plea, and Joseph reveals his true identity.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 42
When the past returns: Guilt, grace, and God’s testing in Joseph’s story.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 40-41
From prison to palace: How God turns forgotten seasons into divine purpose.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 39
From favored son to framed servant—Joseph learns God’s presence is always with us.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 38
\Discover God’s scandalous grace in the raw story of Judah and Tamar—one not found in kids’ Bibles.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 37
Dreams and the danger of pride. When blessing becomes about you instead of God, trouble follows.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 32
Face-to-Face with God: Jacob wrestles God and learns to lead with a limp.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 29-30
Deception, desire, and divine love—how God saw Leah when no one else did.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 28
God, Jacob and Bethel. The bridge between heaven and earth isn’t a place—it’s a person.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 27
The blessing came—but at what cost? A story of faith, fear, and family fallout.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 26
Isaac repeats his father’s mistakes, generational sin- yet God’s faithfulness and presence never fail
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 23-25
Faith, promise & legacy — from Sarah’s tomb to Rebekah’s “yes,” God’s plan never fails.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 22
God Will Provide — Abraham’s Obedience, a Test of Faith and the Heart of the I AM
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 20
Abraham’s Half-Truths & God’s Full Grace — When fear leads to sin, but God’s promise still stands.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 15
When Faith Feels Fragile: God’s Shield, Promise, and Covenant with Abram.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 14
From battlefields to blessings—Abraham meets Melchizedek and chooses faith,
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 12
Faith over fear—trusting God when the path is unknown. Abram’s call to go and believe.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 10-11
From Babel’s pride to God’s promise—how rebellion scatters, but grace gathers through Christ.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 8-9
God remembers, restores, and renews—Noah’s flood becomes a story of judgment, grace, and new creation.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 6-7
Committed to the crazy: Noah’s faith and God’s grace in the flood narrative.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 4-5
Desire, sacrifice, and the first murder: Cain’s struggle and God’s warning
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 3
Temptation, blame, curse, and hope—Genesis 3 reveals sin’s fall and God’s first promise.
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 2
Eden’s design, Adam’s role, and love’s first union—Genesis 2’s story of life and purpose
- Wake Before the Day
Genesis 1
Creation, chaos, light, and rest—Genesis reveals God’s design, rhythm, and purpose.
- Wake Before the Day
Luke 24
We are reading about the resurrection! What is beautiful about this is that this represents everyday for the Christian. We're called to repent for our sin and…
Wake Before the DayLuke 23
"Hosanna!" ... "Crucify him!" ... Which one is it?! While the heart of humanity is ever changing, inconsistent and at times unreliable, the heart of God is…
Wake Before the DayLuke 22
This Holy week we are reminded of God's perfect timing. From creation God knew what creating would require of him and at this point in Luke 22 Jesus is about…
Wake Before the DayLuke 21
Giving out of one's abundance is fine and appreciated but giving when it is costly changes the heart! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la…
Wake Before the DayLuke 20
Why did Jesus often teach in parables? Why does it seem his "authority" is frequently questioned? We'll respond to these questions and challenge you to live…
Wake Before the DayLuke 19
Zacchaeus shows us that nobody is beyond the touch of God. His response to Jesus's love should also move us to a radical love! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver…
Wake Before the DayLuke 18
The majority of believers became Christians between the ages of 4-14. Let's talk about why this is important. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles…
Wake Before the DayLuke 17
Jesus is swinging for the fences in Luke 17 - his teaching should cause us to pause and reflect on what this means for us. Essentially he reminds us to take…
Wake Before the DayLuke 16
In this podcast we aim to tackle what seems to be a doozy of a parable, "The Parable of the Shrewd Manager". Often we leave this passage wondering what to make…
Wake Before the DayLuke 15
Jesus didn't come for the healthy and the "found" he came for the sick and the "lost". This impacts all of us. Let's discuss Luke 15! @klarckorver…
Wake Before the DayLuke 14
How does one grow in humility? The answer has everything to do with understanding grace. God's free gift to the undeserving - us! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver…
Wake Before the DayLuke 13
In Luke 13 Jesus begins his teaching giving us a reality check - we are all going to die. The question is do we want to have a fruitful life and are we willing…
Wake Before the DayLuke 12
Unpack a difficult passage regarding Jesus bringing division not peace and learning what it means to blaspheme the Holy Spirit! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver…
Wake Before the DayLuke 11
Luke 11 teaches us the "repent and replace" method and urges us to let the word and work of Christ shine in and through us! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver…
Wake Before the DayLuke 10
In this episode we discuss what it means to "protect your peace". We also discuss Jesus' response to the disciples when they returned from preaching, healing…
Wake Before the DayLuke 9
We're discussing Luke 9 today, talk about a jam packed chapter! We're to walk in the authority of Jesus that he has given us in order to continue his mission…
Wake Before the DayLuke 8
Let's discuss the importance of parables, the "soil" of our hearts and the demons that were sent into pigs in Luke 8! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles…
Wake Before the DayLuke 7
At times we struggle to understand God's way. Learn from John the baptist, run to Jesus instead of away from him in the hard times! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver…
Wake Before the DayLuke 6
Chapter 6 is Luke's version of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus addresses many of the Old Testament laws but takes it a step further and gets to our heart. He…
Wake Before the DayLuke 5
Confession of sin and grasping our inability to save becomes our resume for service to the Lord. Humility is the elevator to growth @klarckorver @bobbiekorver…
Wake Before the DayLuke 4
Like Jesus, our life should be filled with more than "gracious words" but with the very power of God! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la…