325: Into The Wilderness
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The wilderness is one of the Bible’s most profound and repeated images. It is not simply a geographic location; it is a symbol, a space where people are tested, where comforts are stripped away, and where God reshapes identity. For Israel, Elijah, John the Baptist, and even Jesus, the wilderness becomes a place of divine encounter and transformation. Our series, The Wilderness: Where God Forms His People, will explore how the wilderness is not only a part of the biblical story, but ours as well. Episode Links: Buy Me A Coffee: simplyrevised.org: Contact Us: ...
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324: One Year and Life Updates
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In this special episode of , Brenda and I reflect on our first year in business with . We open up about the real challenges we’ve faced; navigating stress, uncertainty, and the balancing act between ministry and entrepreneurship. Yet, through it all, we’ve seen God’s faithfulness. Join us as we share part of our journey, what we've learned, how we've grown, and why we’re choosing to move forward with trust and hope. Whether you're starting something new or standing in a season of waiting, we pray our story encourages you to keep trusting the Lord in all things. Episode Links:...
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322: A Choice To Make
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As Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount, he invites us to make a choice: Will we build our lives on his words or not? In this episode, we explore the four closing scenes of Matthew 7, two gates, two trees, a warning, and two builders. Each image calls us beyond passive listening into active following. Jesus calls us to a life formed by trust and obedience. The narrow way may be hard, but it leads to life. Episode Links: Buy Me A Coffee: simplyrevised.org: Contact Us: Receive our newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: Music Provided by Eric Gwin:
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321 Why Are Christians So Judgy?
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Why are Christians so judgy? Why do some churches feel more like courtrooms than communities? Why does religion sometimes amplify shame instead of offering healing? In this episode, we take a fresh look at Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:1–12, “Do not judge so that you will not be judged.” But instead of pulling that verse out as a soundbite, we explore the deeper kingdom vision behind it. Jesus wasn’t banning discernment, He was calling us to humility, mercy, and transformation. What if the church was known more for grace than judgment? What if Christians led with compassion rather than...
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320: Undivided
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In this episode of our Sermon on the Mount series, we explore Jesus' call to devotion, undivided loyalty, and fearless trust. From fasting in secret to fixing our eyes on God instead of wealth, and seeking His Kingdom above all else, Jesus invites us into a life shaped not by outward performance but by faithfulness. Discover how these teachings form a unified heart that treasures the Father above all. Links: Series-Sermon on the Mount: Buy Me A Coffee: simplyrevised.org: Contact Us: Receive our newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: Music Provided by Eric Gwin:
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319: Learning To Pray Like Jesus
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At the center of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, He offers us more than a prayer—He offers a vision for life with God. In this episode, we explore Matthew 6:5–13, where Jesus teaches not just how to pray, but why we pray. From warnings about performance and manipulation to the deeply relational invitation of the Lord’s Prayer, this episode helps us rediscover prayer as a way of life in God's kingdom. Together, we'll consider what it means to live in daily dependence on our Father, align our hearts with His will, and trust in His presence and provision. Whether you're new to prayer or...
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318: Generosity
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Jesus calls us to a deeper kind of generosity—one that’s hidden, humble, and heart-driven. In this episode of the SimplyRevised Podcast, we explore Matthew 6:1–4, where Jesus challenges His followers to give without seeking recognition. Today we contrasts Kingdom giving with public performance, reminding us that true righteousness isn’t about being seen—it’s about being faithful. We’ll explore: • Why Jesus warns against giving “with trumpets” • How generosity reflected covenant faithfulness in Scripture • What it means to give in secret—and be seen by God Join us as...
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317: Greater Righteousness
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Jesus redefines what it means to live rightly before God—not through rigid rule-keeping, but through a heart transformed by love. Set against the backdrop of the Sermon on the Mount, today we explore how Jesus fulfills the Law and the Prophets, calling his followers to embody the justice, mercy, and faithfulness God has always desired. From anger to love, from legalism to true covenant loyalty, Jesus invites us to become a new kind of people—formed by the story of Scripture and shaped by His character. Links: Buy Me A Coffee: simplyrevised.org: Contact Us: Receive our newsletter: ...
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316: Salt, Light, and a City
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Jesus doesn’t begin the Sermon on the Mount with commands—He begins with identity. “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” These aren’t tasks to perform, but deep truths to live from. In this episode, we explore three powerful, identity-shaping metaphors Jesus gives His followers: Salt, Light, and a City on a Hill. These aren’t random illustrations—they’re rooted in the Hebrew Scriptures and steeped in covenant language. Salt reminds us of God’s enduring faithfulness. Light reflects our calling to reveal God’s presence in a dark world. And a City?...
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315: The Beatitudes
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Explore the gospel, the good news of the kingdom of God. Rooted in the promises of the Hebrew Scriptures, Jesus announces a new kind of kingdom, one that breaks into the world through healing, justice, and restoration. Far from being limited to personal salvation, the gospel includes a radical reordering of values seen in the Beatitudes, where the poor, meek, and persecuted are called blessed. Episode Links: Appian Media: BibleProject:
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