Bible Connection

The Bible, in its pages are the words of Moses, Isaiah, Paul, and others, long ago saints who took part in the story God was writing in their day and is still writing in ours. But, the Bible is more than the words of departed saints. It is the Word of God. Through the Bible the creator of the universe speaks to us. The Bible is powerful. How could it not be? Bible connection is a podcast where we talk about the Bible and how it connects to every facet of life imaginable.

Drawing on King Jesus with Butch Hartman 12/08/2023

Confident Christianity with Mary Jo Sharp 10/19/2023

Unleashing Ordinary Christians with Mark Mittelberg 10/12/2023

Scripture and Imagination with Michael Card 10/05/2023

The Jesus I Know with Kathie Lee Gifford 09/28/2023

The Wonder of God with Harris III 09/21/2023

Rhythms of Renewal with Rebekah Lyons 09/14/2023

Words of Life with Brian Bird 09/07/2023

Soul Rest with Curtis Zackery 08/31/2023

Soul Rest with Curtis Zackery Curtis Zackery joins us on this episode of The Bible Connection Podcast to talk about his new book, Soul Rest. This book was born out of Curtis’ own history with finding identity in his work and his ministry and seeks to show how often we push to do more of God’s Work without stopping to see if God is with us in the work. In the Bible, God gives us the example of resting from work and finding refreshment in the work only God can do - a practice that Curtis stresses the importance of today. Although true rest only comes from Christ, Curtis gives us some helpful advice to point us back to resting in Jesus. Connect with Curtis: Twitter: Instagram: YouTube: Learn More about Curtis' Work: Curtis’ ministry, Find Rest: Church of the City, Curtis’ church: Soul Rest Podcast: Soul Rest Book: Recommended Bible Resources: The Abide Bible is designed to help you experience the peace, hope, and growth that come from encountering the voice and presence of God in Scripture. Every feature in Abide is designed to teach and develop Scripture-engagement habits that help you know the power and spiritual nourishment of abiding in Christ. Quoted Scripture: : “And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.” : “It is a sign between Me and the children of Israel forever; for in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed.” : “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” : “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” : “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function.” /episode/index/show/bibleconnection/id/27820203

Jesus Over Everything with Lisa Whittle 07/20/2023

Jesus Over Everything with Lisa Whittle I n this episode of the BIble Connection Podcast, Lisa Whittle talks about her realization, gleaned from her study of the Bible, that Jesus is to be placed over everything in her life and how hard it is to realize that goal. Even though it can feel like a heady to-do list, Lisa explains how placing Jesus over everything is actually a way to uncomplicate your life and operate the way the Bible says you should. She talks about lies that we often believe about service. That we often get off track by thinking whatever has the biggest spotlight is doing the best. We look at service the way man judges it instead of how God does it. Often, we think of service incorrectly. Lisa talks about how to have a proper perspective on service and how that can change your heart. Then, she talks about how service can often be painful and something she must pray for and work for. Lisa talks about the importance of choosing holiness over freedom and how that relinquishment leads to an abundant life that God has promised. Pursuing legalism isn’t Biblical, but choosing holiness isn’t legalism, as Lisa explains in the episode. She explains how so often we are enslaved by our own free choices and choosing holiness is so much less complicated. People constantly chase substitute saviors and things to distract us that ultimately don’t bring us true joy and happiness. At the end of the day, we’re back to complicated lives and stress. Lisa shows us that following Christ and putting Jesus over everything is truly a way to bring joy and an uncomplicated life. Lisa encourages us that God will empower us to do what He asks us to do. It will be difficult, but it is possible. Episode Links: Lisa Whittle’s Website: Lisa’s books, including Jesus Over Everything: Jesus Over Everything Study: Recommended Bible Resources: The Abide Bible is designed to help you experience the peace, hope, and growth that come from encountering the voice and presence of God in Scripture. Every feature in Abide is designed to teach and develop Scripture-engagement habits that help you know the power and spiritual nourishment of abiding in Christ. Quoted Scripture: : These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you [a]will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. : And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. 18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. : I cried out to You, O Lord: I said, “You are my refuge, My portion in the land of the living. /episode/index/show/bibleconnection/id/27511836