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Daily Bible Refresh
On The Daily Daily Bible Refresh, you will hear the words of the Biblical New Testament Lesson, read from "The Message". The reading is followed by a study of the scripture which is Understandable, Relatable and Actionable presented from a progressive point of view. If you believe you need to start your day the right way enlightened by eternal wisdom and refreshed in prayer then listen to the Daily Bible Refresh with Rev. Dr. Brad Miller
Episodes
Daily Bible RefreshHow Does Hebrews 11:1–12 Redefine Courageous Faith Today?
This podcast episode elucidates the profound theme of faith as articulated in Hebrews 11:1-12, emphasizing that faith serves as a firm foundation for existence…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Does The Shepherds Joy Shape Everyday Faith?
The primary focus of this podcast episode revolves around the profound significance of the shepherds in the Nativity narrative, emphasizing how God reveals…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Does Jesus’ Light Change How We See and Act? (John 8:12–19)
The salient point of this podcast episode revolves around the profound assertion made by Jesus, who declares Himself as the "world's light," illuminating the…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do We Practice Daily Grace When Life Feels Fragile? (2 Corinthians 4:16–18)
This podcast episode presents a profound exploration of resilience and hope as articulated in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. We delve into the notion that despite…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat Are “the Things That Make for Peace” in Our City? (Luke 19:41–44)
The primary focus of this podcast episode is a reading from the Gospel of Luke, specifically Luke 19:41-44, wherein Jesus expresses profound sorrow over the…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do We Practice Sanctuary and Lament in a Herod World? (Matthew 2:13–23)
The salient point of this podcast episode revolves around the themes of sanctuary, discernment, and the protective courage demonstrated by Joseph in the…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do God’s Commands Set People Free? (1 John 5:1–12)
This podcast episode elucidates the profound connection between love for God and love for one's neighbor, as articulated in the Epistle of 1 John 5:1-12. We…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Does Courage Become “Joy in the City”? (Acts 7:59–8:8)
The central theme of this episode revolves around the profound narrative of Stephen's martyrdom and the subsequent persecution of early Christians, as…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat Does “Word Made Flesh” Mean Today? John 1:1-14 (Progressive Lectionary, Year C)
A profound exploration of the incarnation of God is central to today's reading from the Gospel of John, wherein the text elucidates the fundamental Christian…
Daily Bible RefreshWhere Does Christmas Show Up When There’s “No Room”? (Luke 2:1–20)
This podcast episode elucidates the profound narrative surrounding the birth of Jesus as recounted in the Gospel of Luke. The principal salient point presented…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Does Faith Set Us Free from Rules—and Include Everyone? (Galatians 3:6–14)
The central theme of this podcast episode revolves around the notion that one's relationship with God is fundamentally rooted in trust rather than mere…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do We Live Mary’s Magnificat Today? (Luke 1:46–55)
The podcast delves into the profound theme of mercy as articulated in the biblical text known as Mary's song, or the Magnificat. This scripture reveals Mary's…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat Does “God With Us” Look Like in Real Life? (Matthew 1:18–25)
The primary focus of today's discussion revolves around the profound narrative of the birth of Jesus as recounted in the Gospel of Matthew. We explore the…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do We Live from God’s Abundance, Not Scarcity? (John 3:31–36)
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the profound implications of John 3:31-36, as articulated from a progressive theological perspective. The speaker…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do We Live as Children, Not Slaves? (Galatians 4:1–7)
The central theme of this podcast episode revolves around the profound transition from a state of legalism to one of liberating belonging, as articulated in…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat Does “No Division in Christ” Look Like in Real Life?
The discourse presented in this episode delves into the profound theological insights found in Galatians 3:23-29, where the Apostle Paul articulates a…
Daily Bible RefreshWhy Did the Town Ask Jesus to Leave—and What Would We Choose Today?
The central theme of this podcast episode revolves around the profound implications of Jesus' interaction with marginalized individuals in the Gospel of…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do We Stay Centered in Love When Faith Communities Fracture?
This podcast episode presents a profound exploration of the teachings contained within the New Testament, specifically the Letter of Jude, emphasizing the…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat Do “God-Signs” Look Like Today?
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller shares a progressive exploration of Acts 5:12-16, highlighting the early Christian community’s…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat Does Jesus’ Good News Look Like Today?
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller shares a progressive and action-oriented exploration of the Gospel of Matthew 11:2-14. Delving into…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat Does Repentance Look Like in Real Life? | Luke 3 & John the Baptist
In this episode of Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller delves into the Gospel of Luke 3:1-20, emphasizing a progressive perspective on faith that is…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do We Live Between Now and New Creation? | 2 Peter 3:11–18
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller offers a progressive perspective on faith by exploring 2 Peter 3:11-18 through an accessible and…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Should We Live When the Future Feels Uncertain? | 2 Peter 3:1–10
Welcome to this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh with Dr. Brad Miller, where today's session offers a progressive perspective on Second Peter 3:1-10. Dr…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat Fruit Are Your Words Growing? | Matthew 12:33–37
In this episode of Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller delivers a progressive and relatable exploration of Matthew 12:33-37, urging listeners to reflect on…
Daily Bible RefreshWhere Does the Gospel Go First—and Why? | Romans 15:14–21
Dr. Brad Miller’s Daily Bible Refresh episode centers on a progressive reading of Romans 15:14-21, inviting listeners to reflect on spiritual inclusion…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat Does Holy Living Look Like Today? | 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller welcomes listeners to another engaging session dedicated to sharing daily readings from the New…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do We Make the Road Straight for Everyone?
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller explores the message of John the Baptist found in Matthew 3:1-12, emphasizing the call to genuine…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do We “Make the Road Straight” Today?
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller invites listeners to a progressive reading and reflection on John 1:19-28, focusing on John the…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat Does It Mean for Our Hearts to Beat with God’s?
Join Dr. Brad Miller in today’s Daily Bible Refresh as he explores Acts 13:16-25, guiding listeners through a progressive and actionable reading of Scripture…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do We Choose Leaders the Jesus Way?
Welcome to today’s episode of the Daily Bible Refresh with Dr. Brad Miller, where we delve into the New Testament reading from Acts 1:21-26 through a…
Daily Bible RefreshWhen Fear Is Loud, Where Is Christ?
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller takes listeners through a progressive reading of Matthew 24:23-35, using the Message version to…
Daily Bible RefreshWho Are We Standing With on the Edges?
Join Dr. Brad Miller in this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh as he explores Hebrews 11:32-40 from a progressive Christian perspective. Dr. Miller delves…
Daily Bible RefreshLeaving the Old Country: Can Grace Rewrite My Story?
Welcome to this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh with Dr. Brad Miller, where we dive into Romans 6:1-11 and explore the transformative journey from the old…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat Does “Stay Awake” Look Like Today? Matthew 24:36–44
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller offers a thoughtful reading from the Gospel of Matthew, exploring what it means to live with…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do We Live When Everything Shakes? Matthew 24:1–22
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller guides listeners through Matthew 24:1-22, drawing out timely lessons from Jesus’ warnings about the…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat’s Driving Our Conflicts? James 4:1–10
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller explores James 4:1-10 through a progressive lens, unraveling the root causes of conflict—both…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat Story Are We Telling Together? Luke 1:1–4
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller brings a progressive perspective to a reading from Luke 1:1-4, emphasizing careful investigation…
Daily Bible RefreshAre We Ready to Say “Come” Today? Revelation 22 for a Hope‑Hungry World
Join Dr. Brad Miller for this insightful episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, where he offers a progressive reading of Revelation 22:8-21 and explores its deep…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat Does “God Moved Into the Neighborhood” Mean Today?
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller offers a thought-provoking exploration of Revelation 21:5-27, encouraging listeners to consider…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Can Forgiveness Confront Harm Without Excusing It? Luke 23 and the Way of Jesus
In this episode of Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller offers a thoughtful and progressive exploration of Luke 23:33-43, reflecting on the crucifixion of…
Daily Bible RefreshWho Are We Shooing Away from Jesus? Luke 18:15–17
Dr. Brad Miller welcomes listeners to another episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, sharing a thought-provoking and encouraging reading from Luke 18:15-17. This…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat If Joy Is Resistance in Hard Times? A Progressive Reading of 1 Peter
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller presents a progressive interpretation of First Peter 1:3-9, focusing on themes of new life, faith…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Does “Once for All” Love Free Us? A Progressive Look at Hebrews 9:23–28
In today’s episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller explores Hebrews 9:23-28 through a progressive lens, emphasizing the significance of Christ’s…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat Does Non-Panic Faith Look Like Today? A Progressive Reading of Matthew 24
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller explores a progressive reading of Matthew 23:37 through 24:14, offering timely wisdom for…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do We Use Christian Freedom for Love? 1 Corinthians 10:23–11:2
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller offers insightful reflections on 1 Corinthians 10:23–11:2, exploring Christian freedom from a…
Daily Bible RefreshFrom Anger to Repair: What Does Extravagant Love Look Like Today?
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller offers an insightful reading from Ephesians 4:25–5:2, emphasizing the power of truth, the…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do We Stay Steady When Fear Is Loud?
Welcome to today’s episode of the Daily Bible Refresh with Dr. Brad Miller! In this thought-provoking session, Dr. Miller explores Luke 21:5-19 through a…
Daily Bible RefreshWhere Is God’s Kingdom Among Us Today?
In this episode of Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller offers a progressive reading of Luke 17:20-37, emphasizing that the kingdom of God is not a distant…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat Does Jesus-Shaped Justice Look Like Today?
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller offers a thoughtful reading and reflection on Second Thessalonians 1:3–12, approaching the text…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat Are We Really Worshiping Today?
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller shares a thoughtful reflection on Romans 1:18–25, using the Message version to explore themes of…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do We Align with God’s Life Today?
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller offers a progressive reflection on the Gospel of John, chapter 5, emphasizing the themes of…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do We Live Our “Love Charter” Today?
Welcome to today’s episode of the Daily Bible Refresh with Dr. Brad Miller, where we explore a progressive perspective on scripture and focus on practical ways…
Daily Bible RefreshWhere Do We Find Light in Dark Times?
Join Dr. Brad Miller for today's Daily Bible Refresh as he brings a progressive perspective to scripture, reading from Second Peter 1:16–21 and reflecting on…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Does God’s Living Love Free Us Now? (Luke 20 Explained)
Welcome to today’s episode of the Daily Bible Refresh with Dr. Brad Miller, where we reflect on Luke 20:27-38 and Jesus’ exchange with the Sadducees about…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do We Discern Heaven’s Work Today?
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller presents a progressive reading of Luke 20:1-8, where Jesus is challenged by religious leaders about…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do We Keep a Clear Conscience in Unfair Systems? | Acts 24:10–23
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller explores Acts 24:10-23, where the apostle Paul defends himself before Governor Felix against…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Can We Use Privilege for Protection?
On this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller delivers a progressive and thought-provoking reflection on Acts 22:22–23:11, exploring Paul's…
Daily Bible RefreshWhat Are We Meant to Risk for Love?
In this episode of the Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller presents a progressive exploration of Luke 19:11-27, delving into the parable of investment and its…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Does Hospitality Make Faith Visible?
Dr. Miller reads the Epistle of 3 John, exploring the book's themes of friendship, the power of hospitality, and the dangers of gatekeeping within spiritual…
Daily Bible RefreshHow Do We Practice Loving Accountability?
In this session, Dr. Miller explores the balance between accountability and compassion within faith communities, emphasizing the importance of addressing…