Daily Bible with Hunter and Heather
Discover the Bible Anew with "Daily Bible with Hunter & Heather"—Your Daily Companion for Spiritual Growth Embark on a transformative year-long journey through the Bible with Hunter and Heather Barnes, the passionate hosts of "Daily Bible with Hunter & Heather." This daily podcast is designed to inspire, uplift, and guide you as you read the entire Bible in just 365 days. Whether you’re deepening your faith, exploring scripture for the first time, or seeking a moment of peace, DBHH is the perfect companion for your spiritual walk. Why Listen to Daily Bible with Hunter & Heather? Daily, Bite-Sized Episodes: Make scripture part of your routine—perfect for busy mornings, commutes, or quiet evenings. Global Community: Join thousands of listeners from around the world as we reflect and grow together in faith. Comprehensive Bible Coverage: From Genesis to Revelation, experience every chapter with fresh insights. Heartfelt Hosting: Hunter and Heather’s thoughtful reflections bring scripture to life, offering relatable and meaningful takeaways. What You'll Gain: A deeper understanding of the Bible's timeless wisdom. Daily encouragement and spiritual nourishment. Connection with a supportive community of believers. Start your journey today with "Daily Bible with Hunter & Heather" and transform your Bible reading into a daily source of inspiration and renewal. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform and let the adventure begin—one day, one chapter at a time.
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May 24th, 26: 1 Kings 9, 2 Chronicles 8, Psalm 136, Romans 5: Daily Bible in a Year
05/24/2026
May 24th, 26: 1 Kings 9, 2 Chronicles 8, Psalm 136, Romans 5: Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where together we journey through the Scriptures one day at a time. It’s May 24th, day 144 of our trek, and today Speaker A invites us into readings from 1 Kings 9, 2 Chronicles 8, Psalm 136, and Romans 5. We’ll reflect on God’s promises to Solomon, the enduring faithfulness of the Lord, and the transformative gift of standing in Christ rather than in Adam. Through prayer and meditation, Speaker A encourages listeners to rest in God’s unending love and enter the day rooted in peace and gratitude. Join us as we open our hearts to the Word, embrace our undeserved privilege in Christ, and walk forward together in God’s strength and joy. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Where do you stand? Do you stand with Adam? Or do you stand with the Son, Jesus, the second Adam? Because of Adam’s sin, sin entered the world and all of humanity found their standing in him. But now Christ has undone what Adam has done. Romans 5:18 says this astounding thing: Yes, Adam's one sin brought condemnation for everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life to everyone. Jesus, the second Adam, has drawn us into his life, into the triune life of God. We did stand in Adam; now we stand in Christ. Paul says that because of Christ’s righteousness, we have a right relationship with God and new life. And the tragedy is that there are many who have called on the name of Jesus to be saved, but they have failed to see and to understand where it is that they stand. We don't even know that this is where we have been placed, but the reality is we are now standing in Him. Standing—it’s not something that you earn or strive for. It’s something that’s been done for us, something we must receive and rest in, rejoice in. Do you know where you stand? Do you know that in Christ you have been brought to a place of undeserved privilege? Do you know that you’ve been adopted into God's family and you didn’t achieve this standing through your own effort or strength? No. You were brought there as a gift. You’ve been placed there, not because of your own piety or performance, but because of Him. It’s a gift. You are in Him. Be sure of where you stand today. For the sake of your own soul, for the sake of your peace, for the sake of the strength that you’re going to need, know that Christ has placed you in himself. Today, you no longer stand with Adam. You stand with the Son. You stand with Jesus. Tell your soul today: Soul, you stand with Jesus today. You have been brought into a place of undeserved privilege, and nothing can ever separate you from the love of God shown to us in Christ. His faithful love will endure forever. Enter into the joy, the strength, the peace of it, and allow God to share that with others through you. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 23rd, 26: 2 Chronicles 6-7, Psalm 135, and Romans 4: Daily Bible in a Year
05/23/2026
May 23rd, 26: 2 Chronicles 6-7, Psalm 135, and Romans 4: Daily Bible in a Year
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for May 23rd. On today’s episode, Speaker A guides us through a thoughtful journey in the Scriptures, reading from 2 Chronicles 6-7, Psalm 135, and Romans 4. We’ll witness Solomon’s heartfelt prayer at the dedication of the temple, marvel at God’s faithfulness celebrated in the Psalms, and reflect on Paul’s powerful message about righteousness by faith. As always, Speaker A encourages us to embrace God’s unconditional love, find strength in prayer, and share kindness in our daily lives. Join us as we open our hearts to encounter the God who is love and seek to walk one step at a time in the light of His presence. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Abraham was fully convinced of God's ability to do whatever he promised. He trusted that God loved him before and beyond anything he could have done for God. In other words, God's love comes to us first. His love is not conditioned on our belief. His love emerges from who he is, his character, his very being. It's not based on my character and who I am. The full import of God's unconditional love is seen in the life of our Lord Jesus, the one who has offered himself on behalf of the entire world, his life, his death, his resurrection, declare that we are loved by God. Abraham was convinced of God's unconditional love. But that conviction didn't happen overnight. It didn't just arrive all at once without reservation. No, Abraham's conviction was learned. He was convinced as he walked with God one step after another. And these steps led him into a deeper and deeper conviction that God is good and that his love for us is faithful even when we are unfaithful. God's love for us is not dependent on our performance. It's based and rooted in his very heart, in who he is. And who he is is seen perfectly in the face of Jesus. So let's do what Abraham did and grow in our conviction, one step at a time, one day at a time, opening our hearts to the reality of God's goodness. Perhaps daring to believe today more than you did yesterday, that God's love for you is unconditioned and it's rooted in his heart. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 22nd, 26: 1 Kings 8 and 2 Chronicles 5,Psalm 99, Romans 3: Daily Bible in a Year
05/22/2026
May 22nd, 26: 1 Kings 8 and 2 Chronicles 5,Psalm 99, Romans 3: Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! On this 22nd day of May, we journey together through day 143 of our year-long walk in Scripture. Today, Speaker A guides us through the dedication of Solomon’s Temple in 1 Kings 8 and 2 Chronicles 5, explores the majesty of God in Psalm 99, and reflects on the universality of sin and the gift of righteousness by faith in Romans 3. Join us for a time of Bible reading, prayer, and encouragement as we center our hearts on the living Word and remember that through Christ, we are loved and made right with God. TODAY'S DEVOTION: We are all lawbreakers in need of a champion. Our life is marked by the reality that none of us measures up—we cannot fulfill the law or claim to be righteous on our own. Deep in our souls, we sense this lack: the need for someone to stand in the gap for us, to do what we cannot do for ourselves. We need a champion, someone who will enter into our spiritual darkness and do something about it, someone who will deal with death and the grave. This is the gospel—that Jesus has come as our champion to deal with sin, death, and the grave for all of us. He hasn’t come to condemn us in our unrighteousness; he has come to sit with us, to suffer alongside us, and to die on our behalf. In dying, he defeats death, freeing us from its penalty and grip. The book of Hebrews tells us that since we share in flesh and blood, he also shared these same things, so that through death he might destroy the one who holds the power of death, the devil, and set us free from lifelong bondage to the fear of death. All that was needed for us to overcome sin, death, and the grave has been accomplished in Jesus. He has fulfilled all righteousness and defeated the evil one. He alone has completed the law’s purpose for all of us and draws us into his victory and into his life. Ours is the call to say yes—to wake up to this new reality that is given to us now in Christ. That is my prayer: to awaken and remain in this truth, to live in the freedom that comes from knowing that everything needed—every requirement, every victory, every triumph over darkness—has been fulfilled in him. That’s the prayer I have for my own soul. That’s the prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that’s the prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 21st, 26: 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 3, Psalm 97, Romans 1: Daily Bible in a Year
05/21/2026
May 21st, 26: 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 3, Psalm 97, Romans 1: Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for May 21st, where Hunter invites listeners on day 142 of our journey through Scripture. Today’s episode features a reading correction—yesterday’s chapters are revisited as we dive into 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 3, Psalm 97, and Romans 1. Hunter walks us through the construction of Solomon’s temple, celebrates God’s justice and supremacy in the Psalms, and explores Paul’s words in Romans about being made right with God—not through doing, avoiding, or knowing, but through faith from start to finish. Stay tuned for encouraging reflections, prayer, and practical encouragement to share and follow the podcast as we continue this journey together. TODAY'S DEVOTION: How do we make ourselves right before God? Is it by doing more? Avoiding more? Knowing more? All the religions of the world will point us down one or all of these well-trodden paths. You must do, you must avoid, you must know. But none of these roads satisfy. None bring the rest, the assurance, the good news our souls really seek. When we set out to justify ourselves before God by doing more, questions inevitably rise—how much more is enough? How good do I need to be? Those questions don’t lead to peace. They lead us toward pride, self-made rules, and eventually to either pretending or deluding ourselves into thinking we’ve kept them all. Those nearby quickly see the truth: we are not as loving, holy, or pure as we so desperately want to believe. Trying to avoid, to dodge our obligations or simply live for ourselves—for our appetites and desires—brings no deeper satisfaction. We end up owned by the things we thought would set us free. And knowing? God is not a subject to be studied or a system to master. He is the Master, and we will only truly know him when we let him master us. The good news, Hunter reminds us, is that being made right with God is not about doing, avoiding, or knowing in our own strength. "This good news tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith." And that faith isn’t something we conjure up; it’s a gift. It is lived out in the life of Jesus—his faith, his obedience, his compassion, his love. That is what ultimately saves us. He saves us from start to finish. Our lives are hidden with Christ in God. Now, we live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved us and gave himself for us. That is the good news. That is how we are made right with God—from beginning to end, entirely by his grace and his work for us. May we remember that our real life is not earned or achieved, but given—hidden in Christ, secure in his love and finished work. Let this be the foundation of our joy, our hope, our peace. That’s a prayer Hunter offers for his own soul, for his family, and for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 20th, 26: 1 Kings 7, 2 Chronicles 4, Psalm 98, Romans 2: Daily Bible in a Year
05/20/2026
May 20th, 26: 1 Kings 7, 2 Chronicles 4, Psalm 98, Romans 2: Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where we gather each day to spend time together in the pages of scripture, not simply to check off a reading plan, but to encounter the living Word and be drawn deeper into God's life and love. On this May 20th, day 141 of our journey, Speaker A will guide us through passages from 1 Kings 7, 2 Chronicles 4, Psalm 98, and Romans 2. Today’s episode reflects on the grandeur of Solomon’s temple, the call to genuine transformation of the heart, and the persistent kindness and faithfulness of God. Join us as we seek not just knowledge, but a changed heart shaped by God’s grace—and let’s lift our prayers together as a global community, reminded that we are dearly loved children of God. TODAY'S DEVOTION: An unchanged heart is already judged and condemned. If we are honest with ourselves, we recognize our need for a new heart—something the law and even our own conscience make plain to us. But God’s answer is not to leave us helpless in that recognition. Instead, he sends his son to meet us in our darkness, to pursue us in love, to come into the far country where we are lost and alone, and bring us home to himself. He comes for us—all of humanity—on our behalf, to taste death for all, and in his dying, to defeat death, darkness, and the grave. He drags us out the other side, into resurrection life. We are drawn into God’s life, born again, given a new heart that can trust and walk in relationship with God; a heart that is truly changed. This is the evidence that we are the true children of God: that our relationship is founded not on piety or pedigree, but on God’s grace revealed in the person and work of Christ. God has given us the answer to our deepest need, and that answer is his Son. Let us live in the power of Christ our Lord, abiding in him, in his word, in his joy, and in his life. Let this be our prayer: that we would be a people transformed by the grace and mercy of Jesus, living not out of mere effort or tradition, but from a heart made new by his Spirit. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family—for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's the prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 19th, 26: 1 Kings 4 and 5, 2 Chronicles 2, Psalm 101, 2 Thessalonians 3: Daily Bible in a Year
05/19/2026
May 19th, 26: 1 Kings 4 and 5, 2 Chronicles 2, Psalm 101, 2 Thessalonians 3: Daily Bible in a Year
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Kings 4 and 5, 2 Chronicles 2, Psalm 101, 2 Thessalonians 3 One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for May 19th. Join Hunter as we journey through day 139 of our yearlong trek in the Scriptures. Today’s readings include 1 Kings 4 and 5, 2 Chronicles 2, Psalm 101, and 2 Thessalonians 3. We’ll witness King Solomon’s wisdom and the building of the Temple, reflect on a psalm of integrity, and receive encouragement from Paul to live lives of love, service, and endurance. In addition, we’ll pray together and celebrate the generous supporters who make this podcast possible. Settle in, open your heart to God’s word, and remember: you are loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Love leads to service and generosity. When we fail to experience the love of God, we grow despondent. We become idle. We do not serve and we are not generous. Working, serving, giving—they all become hard to do. We want to take what we can rather than give what we have. And yet, we can't give what we don't have. That's why we must experience God's love. If we are to show love, we must be filled and grow in our understanding and expression of his love if we are to give that love to others. So Paul prays for us here in verse 5: "May the Lord lead your hearts into full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ." Do you know that you are loved? Sometimes it's hard to remember that we are. It takes patient endurance to hold firmly to that truth, so that in the end, it is deeply rooted in your very soul. And we must do this. God's love is exactly what emerges from the gospel. When we look and see the face of Jesus, we see what he has done. And so, each and every day, we open our hearts to the Spirit's working in our lives. We come to the word of God day after day to be reminded of who he is, what he has done, and who we have become in Him. Through his presence in us, we begin to be led into a full understanding and expression of the love of God. We patiently endure when it seems like the heavens are silent. More and more we learn that this walk with Christ is a long obedience in the same direction. He is with us, and we can grow and experience his love. Out of this will come a life of service, generosity, joyfulness, and hope. So let us grow into a fuller understanding of his love. Amen. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 18th, 26: 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 1, Psalm 78, 2 Thessalonians 2: Daily Bible in a Year
05/18/2026
May 18th, 26: 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 1, Psalm 78, 2 Thessalonians 2: Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for May 18th, day 139 of our journey through the scriptures. Join your Bible reading coach, Hunter, as we explore wisdom and faithfulness through today’s readings: 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 1, Psalm 78, and 2 Thessalonians 2. We’ll witness Solomon’s prayer for wisdom, reflect on the lessons of Israel’s past, and hear encouragement to stand firm amid confusion and chaos. Together, we’ll pray for God’s comfort and strength, remembering that we are loved, held, and called to walk forward in hope. Let’s focus our hearts and minds on God’s word and discover peace for the journey ahead. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Don't be shaken. Don't be fooled. These are the words that rise to the surface as we meditate on the letter to the Thessalonians. Life throws so much at us—circumstances that seem impossible, relationships that break us, financial and physical troubles that pile on. These things can shake us to our core and make us wonder if God is even near. We can be shaken to the point of despair. But it’s not just the hard realities of life that can leave us unsettled. There are anxious voices and zealous teachers, sometimes even within the church, who try to persuade us that we’re not measuring up, that we need to do more, achieve more, believe just the right things, or chase after some secret knowledge to truly be embraced by God. Fear creeps in that, if we miss a certain event or neglect a certain teaching, we’ll be left behind, unloved, or even condemned. This is exactly what was happening in Thessalonica. They were being told that they might miss out on God, that there was a secret or spiritual insight they lacked, and unless they did something extra, they would forfeit God’s favor. If life isn’t hard enough, these spiritual anxieties can threaten to unravel our whole faith. But Paul’s message cuts through all that noise: steady on. Remember, it is God who chose you. Your salvation is not the result of desperate striving or frantic chasing after spiritual highs. It is not a fragile hope that depends on your perfection or persistence. You are secure because of what God has already done. You don’t need to leave your wilderness in search of him—Christ has come into your wilderness searching for you. The good news is not about what you have to do for God, but what God has done for you. You now share in the glory of our Lord Jesus, not because you have completed a spiritual checklist but because of his finished work. So don’t be shaken. Don’t be fooled. Stand firm and keep a strong grip—not just on doctrine, but on the astounding reality that you have been wrapped into the very life and love of God through Christ. You are reconciled. You are loved. Keep your grip on that. That’s a prayer for my own soul. That’s a prayer for my family—my wife, my daughters, my son. And that’s a prayer for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 17th, 26: 1 Kings 2, 1 Chronicles 29, Psalm 95, and 2 Thessalonians 1: Daily Bible in a Year
05/17/2026
May 17th, 26: 1 Kings 2, 1 Chronicles 29, Psalm 95, and 2 Thessalonians 1: Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for May 17, 2026. Today marks day 136 in our journey through the Scriptures. Join Speaker A, your Bible reading coach, as we spend time together reflecting on passages from 1 Kings 2, 1 Chronicles 29, Psalm 95, and 2 Thessalonians 1. In this episode, we witness the transition of leadership from David to Solomon, the heartfelt preparations for building the temple, and the richness of praise to God echoed in the Psalms. We also meditate on encouragement from Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, reminding us of God's faithfulness and strength to accomplish all that faith has prompted in us. Alongside these readings, we’ll unite in prayer for our lives, our families, and our world, seeking God’s guiding presence and peace for the day ahead. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Faith prompts, but his power accomplishes. Today in Second Thessalonians, we hear this beautiful invitation and promise: May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do. Faith stirs within us dreams, intentions, desires to serve and please God. Yet, as we see in the stories of David and Solomon, it is not by our own strength or wisdom that these things come to pass. David’s faith led him to prepare for a house for the Lord, but it was Solomon—his son—who, by God’s power, would accomplish it. The accomplishment is not in our striving but in the power of the Son. We are drawn into his life, and we participate with him. Faith is not a solo act; we are joined to Christ, and it is his life in us that brings forth what faith has birthed in our hearts. The Son draws us in, and it is his wisdom, his timing, his strength—not ours—that will carry these things through. Let Christ’s power be your hope and confidence today. Trust not just in the promptings of faith, but in the One who is faithful to complete every good work he begins in you. This abiding life—Christ in you—is your hope and your glory, here and now. Lean into his presence, let him accomplish through you all that faith inspires, and rest in the assurance that he will do it. That is the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 16th, 26: 1 Chronicles 25–27, 1 Thessalonians 4: Daily Bible in a Year
05/16/2026
May 16th, 26: 1 Chronicles 25–27, 1 Thessalonians 4: Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where we journey together through the Scriptures each day. It’s May 16th, day 137 of our year-long adventure in the Bible. I’m your brother and Bible reading coach, Speaker A, inviting you to spend the next 20 minutes immersed in God’s word and prayer. Today, we visit the dramatic transition of power as Solomon becomes king in 1 Kings 1 and 1 Chronicles 28, bask in the protection and promises of Psalm 91, and receive wisdom and encouragement from 1 Thessalonians 5. Along the way, we’ll reflect on surrendering to God’s rule, living faithfully in the little things, and embracing God’s peace and presence in our daily lives. Stay curious, stay kind, and let’s get started on today’s episode. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Sometimes we fail to live up to our name. Adonijah means "the Lord is my God." And yet, Adonijah was not letting God be God in his life. He was betraying the very meaning of his own name, attempting to crown himself as sovereign. He let his flesh and pride put himself forward as king, persuading commanders, politicians, and even some of his family to go along with him. But even when we are unfaithful, God is faithful. Even when it seems that the king is absent or out of commission, as Adonijah may have thought about his father David, the true king remains. David was still king. And like David, God will have the final word. Even though he may seem absent or distant, rest assured—there is a King. It's not us. He will have the final say. The one on the throne is far greater than Adonijah, far greater than David, far greater than our own flesh. It is our Lord Jesus. And he is not absent; he is with us today. So let's surrender to him. Let's participate with him in his kingdom and his purposes for our lives. He has the final word. He rules and is over all. And he is good. May God help us willfully and joyfully walk with him, serve him, and love him. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 15th, 26: 1 Chronicles 25–27, 1 Thessalonians 4: Daily Bible in a Year
05/15/2026
May 15th, 26: 1 Chronicles 25–27, 1 Thessalonians 4: Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! On this 15th day of May, join Hunter as we journey through day 135 of our Bible reading plan. Today’s episode features passages from 1 Chronicles 25–27, highlighting the roles of musicians, gatekeepers, and leaders in David’s kingdom, as well as the appointed responsibilities within Israel’s tribes. We’ll also reflect on Paul’s words from 1 Thessalonians 4 about living lives that please God and the hope of resurrection. Stay tuned as Hunter offers encouraging insights into the meaning of being "caught up" with Christ, and leads us in prayer as we start this new day with faith, hope, and love. TODAY'S DEVOTION: There is a word tucked into today’s reading from Thessalonians, a word that pulses with hope for all who are longing for God’s return — apantēsis. Paul uses it to describe that moment when those who remain will be “caught up in the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the air.” It’s a word that paints a picture richer than a mere meeting; it’s the eager procession we see in Scripture and in life — going out to welcome one we have been waiting for, to accompany them in to celebration, to a place of honor. Paul longs to comfort a grieving church, unsure about their beloved who have died. He tells them resurrection is at the center of our hope. Those who have passed on aren’t left behind — they join together with those still living in the great procession, the apantēsis, as Christ takes his place as king not just in heaven, but on earth too. This hope is not just for the Thessalonians but for us as well. Because Christ was raised, so too are we raised — to fullness of life, to the joy of his return. I remember a time in India when this word came to life for me — people streamed out to meet us, singing, dancing, showering our necks with flowers as they accompanied us into their home. It was breathtaking, and it’s only a shadow of the joy awaiting us all. When Christ returns, there will be no reversal, no anticlimax. He will be processed in, and we will join him, caught up together, not in fear or confusion, but in celebration and belonging. Resurrection means we never grieve without hope. The King is coming, and he’s bringing all his own with him, drawing us into his joy. Let these words root deep in your soul today: you are destined for resurrection. Your future is hope — not as wishful thinking, but as sure as Christ’s own victory over death. Encourage each other with this. Live every day in the joy and assurance that you will be with the Lord forever. That’s my prayer for myself, for my family, for all of us today — may we rejoice in the hope of resurrection, and go forward in the strength of knowing that the best is still to come. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 14th, 26: 1 Chronicles 22–24, 1 Thessalonians 3: Daily Bible in a Year
05/14/2026
May 14th, 26: 1 Chronicles 22–24, 1 Thessalonians 3: Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where we journey together through the pages of Scripture each day. On this 14th day of May, Hunter guides us through 1 Chronicles 22–24 and 1 Thessalonians 3, exploring themes of preparation, faithfulness, and God’s presence in the gaps of our lives. Together, we'll reflect on David’s preparations for the temple, Paul’s encouragement to the Thessalonians, and the hope that Christ fills every emptiness. Today's episode invites you into prayer, reflection, and the reminder that you are loved and never alone on this journey. Join us now for scripture, encouragement, and a time of prayerful connection. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Christ fills the gaps. That's what Paul says in verse 10: "Night and day, we pray earnestly for you, asking God to let us see you again to fill the gaps in your faith." This is the walk of discipleship—to recognize that God has filled what was absent and lacking. So much of our life gets lost in the gaps, lost in the lie of God's absence, God's separation—the lie that creates all kinds of problems, all kinds of divisions, addictions, neuroses. But our discipleship is about God filling us in those places, places we thought would be forever empty. The gaps, those unfinished areas in our life, can be filled. But filling is a process, and faith is a walk. The destination is him—the One who fills all things with Himself. We have a day that is coming on the church calendar called the Day of Ascension, on May 26, the day that Jesus ascended in his resurrected human body to sit at the side of His Father, having accomplished and created for us our completed life, our full life in Him. Today, we can walk with him and allow the Spirit to open our eyes even more to the fullness that is ours in Christ. Christ fills the gaps, and he will fill all things with Himself. And the prayer of my heart is that I will begin to live into the reality of what is true about God and about myself in Christ. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 13th, 26: 2 Samuel 24, 1st Chronicles 21, 1 Thessalonians 2: Daily Bible in a Year
05/13/2026
May 13th, 26: 2 Samuel 24, 1st Chronicles 21, 1 Thessalonians 2: Daily Bible in a Year
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Samuel 24, 1st Chronicles 21, 1 Thessalonians 2 One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: TODAY'S DEVOTION: Reading today’s scriptures, we encounter a real tension — a contradiction, actually — in the telling of David’s census in 2nd Samuel and 1st Chronicles. On the one hand, we read that God incites David to count the people, while on the other, it’s Satan who prompts this act. Some might see this and grow uneasy, wondering if the Bible’s trustworthiness is at stake. But the authority and inspiration of Scripture do not rest on it being a flaw-free reference manual. The Bible is doing something deeper, more profound; it is not, first and foremost, a technical record or a divine encyclopedia. The very presence of these apparent contradictions is a signpost that the Bible should be read on its own terms. If we try to explain away every factual inconsistency, we risk missing the greater narrative: the Bible is inviting us into God’s living story, a relationship with the God who is love, mercy, and truth. These differing accounts are not weak links to be repaired, but rather an invitation to mature faith — a faith that can sit honestly with the complexity and humanity of God’s Word. God’s people have always recognized the scriptures as authoritative, not because every detail is seamless, but because the stories, the poems, the letters, and the teachings draw us into the divine life. They reveal what it means to belong to God, to live under his mercy, and to join his story of love. In both accounts of David’s census, we are ultimately pointed toward God’s mercy. The authors have their own reasons for telling the story as they do, reasons shaped by the needs of their particular communities. Yet together, these voices lead us to the same truth: it is God’s mercy that triumphs. Christ is our authority. He authorizes the Bible to tell his story — a story that forms us as a people beloved by God. So read the Bible honestly, unafraid of its tensions and contradictions. Trust the Spirit to use every word, every story — even the complicated ones — to form you in the likeness of Jesus. Let Scripture draw you deeper into love, not into fearful denial or brittle certainty. God’s Word is not just information; it is invitation — into community, into relationship, into love. That’s my prayer for my own soul. That’s the prayer I have for my family, for my wife and daughters and son. And that’s the prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Reading today’s scriptures, we encounter a real tension — a contradiction, actually — in the telling of David’s census in 2nd Samuel and 1st Chronicles. On the one hand, we read that God incites David to count the people, while on the other, it’s Satan who prompts this act. Some might see this and grow uneasy, wondering if the Bible’s trustworthiness is at stake. But the authority and inspiration of Scripture do not rest on it being a flaw-free reference manual. The Bible is doing something deeper, more profound; it is not, first and foremost, a technical record or a divine encyclopedia. The very presence of these apparent contradictions is a signpost that the Bible should be read on its own terms. If we try to explain away every factual inconsistency, we risk missing the greater narrative: the Bible is inviting us into God’s living story, a relationship with the God who is love, mercy, and truth. These differing accounts are not weak links to be repaired, but rather an invitation to mature faith — a faith that can sit honestly with the complexity and humanity of God’s Word. God’s people have always recognized the scriptures as authoritative, not because every detail is seamless, but because the stories, the poems, the letters, and the teachings draw us into the divine life. They reveal what it means to belong to God, to live under his mercy, and to join his story of love. In both accounts of David’s census, we are ultimately pointed toward God’s mercy. The authors have their own reasons for telling the story as they do, reasons shaped by the needs of their particular communities. Yet together, these voices lead us to the same truth: it is God’s mercy that triumphs. Christ is our authority. He authorizes the Bible to tell his story — a story that forms us as a people beloved by God. So read the Bible honestly, unafraid of its tensions and contradictions. Trust the Spirit to use every word, every story — even the complicated ones — to form you in the likeness of Jesus. Let Scripture draw you deeper into love, not into fearful denial or brittle certainty. God’s Word is not just information; it is invitation — into community, into relationship, into love. That’s my prayer for my own soul. That’s the prayer I have for my family, for my wife and daughters and son. And that’s the prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 12th, 26: 2 Samuel 21–23, 1 Thessalonians 1; Daily Bible in a Year
05/12/2026
May 12th, 26: 2 Samuel 21–23, 1 Thessalonians 1; Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible. On this 12th day of May, Hunter invites us to join in day 133 of our journey through the scriptures. Today’s episode features readings from 2 Samuel 21–23 and 1 Thessalonians 1, exploring stories of trial, deliverance, and the faithfulness of God. Hunter reflects on how encountering Jesus transforms the way we see others, expanding our view of God's love and chosen people. The episode also includes guided prayer, encouragement for the day ahead, and personal updates from Hunter, including his ongoing journey into pastoral counseling. Gather with us as we open our hearts to the Word and to the transforming presence of God in our lives. TODAY'S DEVOTION: He changes our hearts and expands our vision. Paul was convinced of something profound—that God loved and chose this small community in Thessalonica as his own. And that was no small admission for Paul to make. In his upbringing, Gentiles—those who didn’t keep kosher or follow Jewish laws and customs—would never have been seen as loved, let alone chosen. For Paul to declare otherwise, to see and say, "We know…that God loves you and has chosen you to be his own people," was a revolution in his heart and mind. It was evidence that he had truly encountered Jesus. That’s what happens when we meet Jesus: he transforms the way we see the world, the way we see others—especially those outside our usual circle. We discover that the boundaries of God’s love are far wider than we thought. Love isn’t limited to our own race, our political party, our theological persuasion, or those who are "like us." No, as we encounter the living Christ, our vision expands. We begin to see people—even those we once considered outsiders—as loved and chosen by God. The message rings out: this love, this choosing, it’s not exclusive. It’s for the world. The believers in Thessalonica received this good news with joy—even in the midst of suffering. Their encounter with Jesus made them an example, so that the "word of the Lord is ringing out from you to people everywhere." Their lives proclaimed, in word and deed, the broad embrace of God, echoing across borders and backgrounds. Any theology that’s empty of a living encounter with Jesus dries up and closes in. It forgets that the gospel isn’t just for an "in-group." Jesus opens our eyes, again and again, to see as he sees, to welcome as he welcomes. That’s a prayer I have for my own soul today: that the parameters of God’s love would keep opening up in my own heart. That I would meet Jesus afresh and let him rearrange my perspective—so that his embrace for the world would be my embrace. That’s a prayer for myself, for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son, and it’s a prayer I have for you. May we encounter the One who changes everything. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 11th, 26: 2 Samuel 19–20, Psalm 55, Matthew 28; Daily Bible in a Year
05/11/2026
May 11th, 26: 2 Samuel 19–20, Psalm 55, Matthew 28; Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for May 11th, Day 131 on our journey through the Scriptures. Join Hunter, your Bible reading coach and brother, as we read from 2 Samuel 19–20, Psalm 55, and Matthew 28. In today’s episode, we journey through King David’s grief, political challenges, and restoration, reflect on David’s heartfelt cries in the Psalms, and witness the resurrection of Jesus and his message of hope: “Don’t be afraid. Go and tell.” After hearing these powerful words, we'll spend time in prayer together, seeking courage and focus for the day ahead, and be reminded of God’s steadfast love and presence—even to the end of the age. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Don’t be afraid. Go and tell. Be sure of this. Those were the words the disciples heard after Jesus was raised from the dead. “Don’t be afraid.” These are the first words they hear as they approach the empty tomb. There’s much to be afraid of when facing such uncertainty, such emptiness—questions without answers, situations that don’t seem resolvable. Yet, the word of the risen Lord is, “Don’t be afraid.” The unanswered questions in your life need not cause you to fear. Why? Because he is with you. Because goodness and mercy are following you all the days of your life. Those first words are followed by a calling: “Go and tell.” Go and tell your brothers, your sisters, the whole world, that they, too, need not be afraid. Go and tell them that the story of Jesus is alive and ongoing. That God’s love continues on. That our journeys haven’t ended—that God is not finished with you yet. There is hope for tomorrow. He is redeeming your past. He is alive today. Go and tell. And as Jesus meets them on the mountain, he gives one more assurance: “Be sure of this. I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Our comfort in uncertainty is his presence. Our calling is to speak hope into the world. The story isn’t over. The tomb is empty. Christ is risen. Don’t be afraid amid your own uncertainties. Go and tell. Be sure of this—he is with you, and you are loved. That’s the prayer I have for my own soul today: that I will live in the light of the hope of the resurrection, listening for his voice, echoing, “Don’t be afraid.” It’s the prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And it’s the prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 10th, 26:2 Samuel 18, Psalm 56, Matthew 27; Daily Bible in a Year
05/10/2026
May 10th, 26:2 Samuel 18, Psalm 56, Matthew 27; Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! On this 10th day of May, day 130 in our journey through Scripture, Hunter invites us to open our hearts and minds as we delve into powerful passages from 2 Samuel 18, Psalm 56, and Matthew 27. Today’s episode follows the stories of David’s sorrow over Absalom, David’s psalm of trust amidst trouble, and the profound events of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion. Hunter offers insight into Jesus’ cry from the cross, challenging traditional interpretations and reminding us of God’s unwavering presence—even in our darkest moments. Join us as we reflect on God’s Word, lift our hearts in prayer, and walk together in kindness and faith. TODAY'S DEVOTION: He never abandons us—not even in our darkest hours. On the cross, Jesus cried, “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” At first glance, it looks like a moment of utter desolation, as if God the Father has turned away from his Son. Many have taught that in this cry, Jesus is forsaken by the Father, or worse still, that God is punishing the Son. But things are not always as they seem. The early church often saw it differently. Jesus is quoting Psalm 22—a psalm that starts with anguish but ends with trust. Like many of David’s psalms, it begins with abandonment but always resolves with confession of God’s unfailing presence and faithfulness. As the psalm reaches its end, the psalmist declares, “He did not despise or abhor the affliction of the afflicted. He did not turn his face from me but heard when I cried out to him.” In the depths of suffering, God does not hide nor forsake, but listens and draws near. So, what does this mean for us? Jesus, in quoting the psalm, enters fully into the depths of human experience—our betrayals, our loneliness, our feelings of abandonment. He knows them all, tasting them as we do. Yet the profound truth is found not just in the cry, but in the assurance that God is present, even when it seems otherwise. Paul declares in 2 Corinthians 5:19 that on the cross, “God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself.” There is no division in the Trinity, no rift between the Father and the Son—not then, not ever. And if God did not abandon Jesus in his most desperate hour, he will not abandon you. He is faithful, and his love endures. Let this truth settle deep into your soul. Trust, as Jesus trusted—even when everything in you wishes to surrender to despair. God’s love is steadfast. His presence never leaves. You are never beyond the reach of his care. That’s a prayer that I have for my own soul. That’s a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that’s a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 9th, 26: 2 Samuel 17, Psalm 71, Matthew 26; Daily Bible in a Year
05/09/2026
May 9th, 26: 2 Samuel 17, Psalm 71, Matthew 26; Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for May 9th. I’m Hunter, your Bible reading coach, here to journey with you through the Scriptures on day 129 of our year-long adventure. Today, we’ll dive into the dramatic events of 2 Samuel 17, the heartfelt cries of Psalm 71, and the powerful, world-changing moments of Matthew 26. Together, we’ll reflect on betrayal and faith, on the spirit’s willingness even when the flesh is weak, and on the radical love and self-giving of Jesus. Join me as we open our hearts, listen for God’s voice, spend time in prayer, and discover what it means to abide each day in Christ’s presence. TODAY'S DEVOTION: The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. These are the words Jesus speaks to Peter, words that echo through the ages and land gently, honestly, in our own hearts. We long to have a strong will, to stand firm, to remain steadfast, but time and again, we find the flesh faltering. Hunter reminds us that no matter how much we bluster or boast, the flesh on its own cannot shape or sustain the will; it will betray us every time, just as it did Peter—three times, in the moment it mattered most. But notice the beauty of what Jesus does that same night. Three times, while Peter’s spirit gives way, Jesus lays down his own will before the Father in prayer—three times, he chooses not his own will, but God’s. Where we falter, he is faithful. Where we shrink back, he steps forward in radical self-giving love, empowered not by human determination but by the Spirit. It is this same Spirit that Christ offers to us—a Spirit that can shape our will, align our hearts, and enable us to reflect a radical forgiveness, a radical love, even when it is costly. That is the good news Hunter shares with us today. The abiding and willing Spirit of Christ dwells in you. You are not left to face these struggles alone or to will yourself into God’s purposes. By his Spirit, you too can learn the way of self-giving love, molded more and more into the life of Jesus. That is my prayer for my soul today: to abide, to yield, to let Christ’s willing Spirit have his way in me. It’s the prayer I have for my family. And it’s the prayer I have for you. May we abide in Christ and learn his way of love. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 8th, 26: 2 Samuel chapters 15-16, Psalm 32, Matthew 25; Daily Bible in a Year
05/08/2026
May 8th, 26: 2 Samuel chapters 15-16, Psalm 32, Matthew 25; Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where Hunter invites you to join in a journey through the Scriptures—warming your heart by the fires of God’s love. In today’s episode for May 8th, 2026, we read from 2 Samuel chapters 15 and 16, Psalm 32, and Matthew 25. As Hunter guides us through the dramatic tale of Absalom’s rebellion, David’s sorrow, and the lessons of Jesus’ parables, we’re invited to examine our own hearts, reflect deeply on the call to love others, and find hope and guidance for our daily lives. Settle in, open your Bible, and let’s discover together what God has for us today. TODAY'S DEVOTION: This is a parable. It's important to know what we are reading. A parable is typically teaching us something about the nature of reality. Stories peel back what's under the surface. And in this case, Jesus is using a story to peel back a form of religion that is profoundly misguided. It has missed the point that our life in God is a life of love and will find its expression in the way we see all people, even those outside of our group, even those who are unseen by all groups. The religious culture of his day was preoccupied with a lot of things that had the appearance of piety and orthodoxy. A lot was being said about God and God was being leveraged by a lot of people to control and to coerce. God was being used and abused by the culture and by those in power. But he was not being known. This parable peels back what's really going on, and it asks us to examine our hearts. Today, the worst way to read this parable is to look from above and assume that I am a sheep and to use the text to condemn those that we think are goats. Rather, we are invited to sit under these words today and say, I see the goat in my own heart. Lord, I repent. And I ask you to judge this in me. Unmask the lies in my life that make me get it wrong. Help me to see how you see all people, even those who are outside my group, even those who are considered the lowest and the least. Show me those things that stand in the way of me fully understanding who I am in you and who you are for all. And that's the prayer that I have for my own heart. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 7th, 26: 2 Samuel chapters 13-14, Matthew 24; Daily Bible in a Year
05/07/2026
May 7th, 26: 2 Samuel chapters 13-14, Matthew 24; Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! On this 6th day of May, join Hunter, your Bible reading coach, as we journey through pivotal passages: 2 Samuel 11–12, Psalm 51, and Matthew 23. Today’s episode confronts the story of David’s great fall—from his secret sins with Bathsheba to his confrontation by the prophet Nathan—and explores the power of repentance and restoration found in Psalm 51. As we listen to Jesus’ sharp words to the religious leaders in Matthew 23, we’re invited to reflect on the themes of humility, the dangers of hypocrisy, and God’s unfailing love and desire to restore us. Let’s dive into the Scriptures together, pray, and be reminded that no matter what, you are deeply loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: A story exposes the heart. In the play Hamlet, Shakespeare wrote, "The play is the thing wherein I'll capture the conscience of the king." Stories hold a certain power—a way of reaching into hidden places and bringing truth to the surface. This is exactly what happened in the encounter between the prophet Nathan and King David. Nathan did not confront David with a simple accusation; he told him a story—a story about a rich man’s cruelty toward a poor man, a story of broken trust, of taking what wasn’t his, of conspiracy and the covering up of wrongdoing. Through this story, Nathan captured David’s conscience and exposed his heart 17:14. And David saw it. He saw the depth of his sin—his betrayal, his adultery, his conspiracy, his murder. He saw how he had despised the word of the Lord, not just as a book of rules, but as the very presence and blessing of God, the union that God had given him—an anointing that David once cherished and then cast aside. David turned away from God in a moment of self-indulgence, as if he could separate himself from the God who called and blessed him 18:40. Yet, what this story reveals is that though we may despise or deny our union with God, God does not despise us—he will not abandon or reject us. God’s discipline is not about retribution; it is about restoration. He sends his prophets and his word not to condemn, but to restore us, to recall us to himself. Psalm 51 is David’s cry for restoration—a pleading for a renewed and healed heart, for the joy of God’s salvation to be his once again 19:43. Even if we find ourselves far from God, in denial, in brokenness, God’s word comes to heal, to renew, to draw us back. He will make us whole. That’s the heart of God—to restore and not reject, to draw near rather than cast out 20:09. May we not deny the union we have with God. Instead, let us embrace it and live out of the wholeness and restoration that only he gives. May his love, his discipline, and his relentless pursuit bring us home, renew our hearts, and make us instruments of his peace and grace. That’s a prayer I have for my own soul. That’s a prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that’s my prayer for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 6th, 26: 2 Samuel 11–12, Psalm 51, Matthew 23; Daily Bible in a Year
05/06/2026
May 6th, 26: 2 Samuel 11–12, Psalm 51, Matthew 23; Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! On this 6th day of May, join Hunter, your Bible reading coach, as we journey through pivotal passages: 2 Samuel 11–12, Psalm 51, and Matthew 23. Today’s episode confronts the story of David’s great fall—from his secret sins with Bathsheba to his confrontation by the prophet Nathan—and explores the power of repentance and restoration found in Psalm 51. As we listen to Jesus’ sharp words to the religious leaders in Matthew 23, we’re invited to reflect on the themes of humility, the dangers of hypocrisy, and God’s unfailing love and desire to restore us. Let’s dive into the Scriptures together, pray, and be reminded that no matter what, you are deeply loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: A story exposes the heart. In the play Hamlet, Shakespeare wrote, "The play is the thing wherein I'll capture the conscience of the king." Stories hold a certain power—a way of reaching into hidden places and bringing truth to the surface. This is exactly what happened in the encounter between the prophet Nathan and King David. Nathan did not confront David with a simple accusation; he told him a story—a story about a rich man’s cruelty toward a poor man, a story of broken trust, of taking what wasn’t his, of conspiracy and the covering up of wrongdoing. Through this story, Nathan captured David’s conscience and exposed his heart 17:14. And David saw it. He saw the depth of his sin—his betrayal, his adultery, his conspiracy, his murder. He saw how he had despised the word of the Lord, not just as a book of rules, but as the very presence and blessing of God, the union that God had given him—an anointing that David once cherished and then cast aside. David turned away from God in a moment of self-indulgence, as if he could separate himself from the God who called and blessed him 18:40. Yet, what this story reveals is that though we may despise or deny our union with God, God does not despise us—he will not abandon or reject us. God’s discipline is not about retribution; it is about restoration. He sends his prophets and his word not to condemn, but to restore us, to recall us to himself. Psalm 51 is David’s cry for restoration—a pleading for a renewed and healed heart, for the joy of God’s salvation to be his once again 19:43. Even if we find ourselves far from God, in denial, in brokenness, God’s word comes to heal, to renew, to draw us back. He will make us whole. That’s the heart of God—to restore and not reject, to draw near rather than cast out 20:09. May we not deny the union we have with God. Instead, let us embrace it and live out of the wholeness and restoration that only he gives. May his love, his discipline, and his relentless pursuit bring us home, renew our hearts, and make us instruments of his peace and grace. That’s a prayer I have for my own soul. That’s a prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that’s my prayer for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 5th, 26: 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 20, Matthew 22; Daily Bible in a Year
05/05/2026
May 5th, 26: 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 20, Matthew 22; Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible. On this fifth day of May, join Hunter as we continue our year-long journey through the Scriptures. Today’s episode will guide us through stories of loyalty and conflict in 2 Samuel 10 and 1 Chronicles 20, the assurance of God’s protection and victory in Psalm 20, and the wisdom and parables of Jesus in Matthew 22. Along the way, Hunter will reflect on the importance of understanding the Scriptures through the lens of Jesus—reminding us that God’s love welcomes everyone to His banquet, and inviting us into heartfelt prayers for guidance, peace, and the power to live fully in God's love. Settle in for encouragement, insight, and prayer as we seek to know God’s word and His power more deeply together. TODAY'S DEVOTION: They set a trap, but the trap they set sprung on them. The religious leaders came to Jesus with their questions, thinking they could entangle him in his words. But beneath their queries, there was something missing—understanding of the Scriptures and the power of God. Jesus saw through their schemes and told them directly, "Your mistake is that you don't know the Scriptures and you don't know the power of God." That’s the problem: you can know all about the Bible, have it memorized even, but if you’re not seeing it through Jesus, you’re missing the point. Religion on its own can make us feel pious, can make us experts in what’s written, but it cannot empower us to love—God or others. That power is in Jesus. To know the Scriptures, to know the power of God, is to know him and the power of his resurrection. God doesn’t just offer us knowledge. He gives us the power to live—a new quality of life. We aren’t left to pose or pretend. Instead, God has wrapped us up in his life and love even before we knew it. While we were still sinners, Christ gave himself for us. Looking at the Bible through the lens of Jesus, we see it plainly: God has acted for the sake of the whole world. You are included. The parable Jesus told makes this so visible—good and bad alike have been welcomed into the banquet of God. That's what we remember every day: that we are loved, not by our doing, not by our goodness, not by trapping God with questions or answers, but simply because of who God is and what he has done for us in Jesus. Let’s ask God to help us see his Scriptures and his power through the person of Jesus—to know him, his word, and his love. That’s a prayer I have for my own life, for my family, and for each of you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 4th, 26: 2 Samuel 8-9, 1 Chronicles 18-9, Matthew 21; Daily Bible in a Year
05/04/2026
May 4th, 26: 2 Samuel 8-9, 1 Chronicles 18-9, Matthew 21; Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: TODAY'S DEVOTION: Someone greater than King David is coming. And this king is not coming to conquer by the shed blood of others. No, he has come to shed his own blood on behalf of others. The spoils of war for this king are not silver, gold, and bronze. Far from it. The spoils of his victory are people, nations, the world – far more precious than any gold. He has come for sinners, tax collectors, prostitutes, ordinary fishermen, and anyone who has been humbled by the defeats of war, even the wars in their own life – in relationships, health, finances, ministry. So many ways that we have experienced defeat. He comes for all the women and men who are ready to wave the white flag of surrender to the humble, conquering king, who comes riding on a borrowed donkey. Daily, he gives his own life in order to offer victory to the defeated. So let’s look, because our king is coming. He is humble, riding on a donkey. And this king says to all the defeated ones: Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light. See how humble he is. Allow his victorious life to live in and through you as you rejoice in him. That’s the prayer that I have for my own soul. That’s the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that’s the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Someone greater than King David is coming. And this king is not coming to conquer by the shed blood of others. No, he has come to shed his own blood on behalf of others. The spoils of war for this king are not silver, gold, and bronze. Far from it. The spoils of his victory are people, nations, the world – far more precious than any gold. He has come for sinners, tax collectors, prostitutes, ordinary fishermen, and anyone who has been humbled by the defeats of war, even the wars in their own life – in relationships, health, finances, ministry. So many ways that we have experienced defeat. He comes for all the women and men who are ready to wave the white flag of surrender to the humble, conquering king, who comes riding on a borrowed donkey. Daily, he gives his own life in order to offer victory to the defeated. So let’s look, because our king is coming. He is humble, riding on a donkey. And this king says to all the defeated ones: Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light. See how humble he is. Allow his victorious life to live in and through you as you rejoice in him. That’s the prayer that I have for my own soul. That’s the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that’s the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 3rd, 26: 2 Samuel 7, 1 Chronicles 17, Psalm 2, Matthew 20; Daily Bible in a Year
05/03/2026
May 3rd, 26: 2 Samuel 7, 1 Chronicles 17, Psalm 2, Matthew 20; Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! On this third day of May, join Hunter, your Bible reading coach, as we continue our journey through the Scriptures on day 124. Today’s readings take us through 2nd Samuel 7, 1st Chronicles 17, Psalm 2, and Matthew 20. Together, we’ll reflect on God’s promises to David, explore themes of mercy and kindness, and hear Jesus’ call to serve others out of love. Hunter offers spiritual insights, heartfelt prayers, and encouragement for us to open our hearts to God’s presence, reminding us that even at our lowest, we are truly seen and deeply loved. Let’s dive in and discover the joy and transformation that comes from following Him! TODAY'S DEVOTION: He sees us and he stops for us. Jericho is described as the lowest city on earth, and in Scripture it's the place where the blind receive their sight. Today, as we encounter two unnamed blind men in Jericho, crying out for mercy and to be able to see, we start to see Jericho as a kind of metaphor for our own lives. Each of us comes to a place where we can't see, where we’ve been brought low by the circumstances of life. It may not be a city, but we all find our private Jericho. At these low points, when our vision is gone and there seems to be no way out, we're reminded by these two blind men that we can cry out to Jesus. We can ask him for mercy, for sight, for the healing and hope we need. The Scripture tells us that Jesus stops. He hears. He sees us, even at our lowest, and he asks, "What do you want me to do for you?" It's not indifference that meets our weakness, but deep, compassionate attention. This is the heart of our God—to see us, to care for us, to heal us, and to invite us to follow him. When we know that we are truly seen and loved by God, we find the strength and the joy to follow where he leads. It was love that compelled those two newly-seeing men to follow Jesus, and it is the knowledge of his love that empowers us, too, to keep following, even from the lowest points of our journey. And so today, when you find yourself in your own Jericho, unable to see the road ahead or brought low by life's trials, remember the invitation to cry out. Remember that Jesus still stops. He still sees. He still calls, heals, and loves. Let this love guide your steps forward behind him today. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughter, and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 2nd, 26: 1 Chronicles 16, Psalm 106, Matthew 19; Daily Bible in a Year
05/02/2026
May 2nd, 26: 1 Chronicles 16, Psalm 106, Matthew 19; Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! In today’s episode, Hunter invites us to journey through Scripture on this second day of May, reading from 1 Chronicles 16, Psalm 106, and Matthew 19. Together, we’ll reflect on the faithfulness of God throughout history, the enduring nature of His covenant love, and Jesus’ teachings on marriage, divorce, and what it means to truly follow Him. Hunter unpacks the heart of God behind the law, highlighting how Christ—the true bridegroom—offers hope, transformation, and freedom for our hard hearts. The episode concludes with times of prayer, encouragement to stay curious and open to God’s presence, and a reminder that you are deeply loved. Join us as we warm our hearts by the fire of God’s love and listen for what the Spirit is saying today. TODAY'S DEVOTION: He is God's answer for our hard hearts. In Matthew 19, Jesus speaks about the law—not as a set of rules meant to bring life, but as a concession to our hard hearts. When asked about divorce, he makes it clear: the laws were never God’s original intention. They are an acknowledgment of our rebellion, our separation, our waywardness. The law meets us in our brokenness, but it is not the answer. God’s answer is not a rule but a relationship. The answer is pictured in marriage—a union where two become one, where love and faithfulness are at the center. At the very first miracle, Jesus turns water into wine at a wedding, and at the last, all of creation gathers for the great marriage feast of the Lamb. All of Scripture, from beginning to end, is pointing us to the Bridegroom—Jesus. He alone is the One who transforms and heals the hard places within us. The keepers of the law came to trap Jesus, but he was not interested in debate. Instead, he offers a new way—a way to freedom and newness of heart, a miracle of transformation for all who would let him work. Jesus is the answer for our condition, the One who brings hope and changes hearts of stone into hearts alive with love. It is in him that all things are made new, where the impossible becomes possible, and where grace meets us in our deepest need. The law shows us our limits, but Christ gives us his life. Let us receive him, the Bridegroom who has come for us. Let him soften what has grown hard. Let him make us new. Step into the life that is yours in Christ—the life of joy, reconciliation, and love. That’s the prayer that I have for my own soul. That’s the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that’s the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 1st, 26: 1 Chronicles 14-15, Psalm 132, Matthew 18; Daily Bible in a Year
05/01/2026
May 1st, 26: 1 Chronicles 14-15, Psalm 132, Matthew 18; Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where we journey together through the pages of Scripture each day. On this first day of May, day 122 of our adventure, Hunter leads us through readings from First Chronicles 14 and 15, Psalm 132, and Matthew 18. Today’s episode explores David’s victories and preparations for the Ark of the Covenant, the promise God made to David in the Psalms, and Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness and humility in the Kingdom of Heaven. We’ll reflect on the transforming power of mercy and the invitation to a generous heart—and spend time together in prayer for our families and the world. Join Hunter as we listen, reflect, and begin a new day grounded in God’s love and grace. TODAY'S DEVOTION: The King is merciful, but the debtor is not. His debt has been paid in full. Mercy has been shown to him, yet this man will not show mercy to others. Why is he behaving this way? Why is his heart not changed by the mercy of the King? Why is he so desperate to collect from others now that he himself is debt free? Maybe it's because he resents the King. The heart of the flesh never wants to admit its debt. When the debt is pointed out, and even when it is forgiven, the heart doesn't receive it as such. The heart of the flesh is still trying to pay back and earn, to rid itself of the shame by extracting it from others. The debtor wants to free himself of the shame. He is desperate never to be in that position again. But the heart that is ready to receive mercy is evidenced by the desire to offer mercy. It realizes the debt was too great and there was no way to ever repay it. The King has absorbed the loss because of his generous heart, and this is true for you and me too. King Jesus has absorbed the loss, the debt — he took on the insurmountable debt on Calvary’s mountain, and he said, “forgiven.” We can never collect enough from others to pay back what we owe. We must simply receive from the generous heart of the King. That's it. And when we do, we’re changed by his loving, forgiving, and merciful heart. And we can, and we must, offer the same heart of generosity to others, forgiving the debts of others as we ourselves have been forgiven. Today, let’s live with that generosity of heart, for we have been forgiven. That’s the prayer that I have for my own soul. That’s the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that’s a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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April 30, 26: 2 Samuel 6, 1 Chronicles 13, Psalm 68, Matthew 17; Daily Bible in a Year
04/30/2026
April 30, 26: 2 Samuel 6, 1 Chronicles 13, Psalm 68, Matthew 17; Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for April 30th. In today’s episode, we mark the end of another month on our journey through the scriptures, reading from 2 Samuel 6, 1 Chronicles 13, Psalm 68, and Matthew 17. Join Speaker A and Speaker B as we witness David’s celebration and challenges with the Ark of God, reflect on God’s power and provision in the Psalms, and ascend the mountain with Jesus in the story of the Transfiguration. Together, we’ll discover the hope, wisdom, and transformation found in God’s Word, spend time in prayer, and be reminded that, even on life’s difficult journey, God’s joy and love are our strength. TODAY'S DEVOTION: TODAY'S DEVOTION: The pathway to real transformation is seen here on this mountain. This story is about far more than Jesus' clothes being transformed, made dazzling white, whiter than snow. It's about you and me. It's about the world and all things being transformed. In this story, we are offered both a vision and a voice. The first thing we see is that Jesus—he's the final word. He's the one we're told to listen to, over and above all else. Not Elijah, not Moses, not the writings, not the Torah, not Peter, not me, not you. Peter witnesses this amazing moment—there he is, suddenly, Elijah and Moses are speaking with Jesus on the mountain. And Peter, out of fear or pride, or probably both, shouts out, Lord, it's good for us to be here. If you wish, I'll make three tabernacles here. One for you, one for Moses, one for Elijah. Peter thinks somehow he's going to have some final say here. And so we hear him say those words: I will make a tabernacle. Other translations render it, let us build, but "let us build" is not the final word. No, those words are often born out of fear and pride, but they will never be the final word. Individuals and kingdoms and churches are always offering this as the final word. Let us build, but fear which makes us cower and pride which puffs us up will all be subsumed in the end by God's voice, by God himself, the living Word. And we see that here—suddenly a cloud envelops them and a voice comes from the cloud. The voice they hear is the Father saying, this is my son that I love. Listen to him. At the sound of his voice, they’re terrified. They fall face down to the ground. It’s at this point that Jesus comes and touches them. Says, get up. Don’t be afraid. When they look up, nobody is there but Jesus—Moses, Elijah, gone. Only Jesus remains. No more voices, no more conversations. Only Jesus, the one who is the final word. He’s the one that remains. And he, the living Word, will envelop all of our fearful pride. His voice will break through all things, and he will make all things new. So let's hear the Father's voice on this mountain today. He's pointing us to his son. And not just on this mountain, but on a different mountain. This whole episode is pointing us to Calvary's mountain. And not just Peter, James, and John are being drawn to Calvary’s mountain—no, he's drawing all of humanity there to himself. When the Son of Man is lifted up, he will draw all humanity to himself, that he might transform all things, including you and me. And the prayer of my own heart today is that I'll hear the Father well, that I'll see what Peter, James, and John saw—that Jesus is the final word. He is the living Word, and through him, he's making all things new. That’s a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that’s the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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April 29, 26: 2 Samuel 4-5, Psalm 130, Matthew 16; Daily Bible in a Year
04/29/2026
April 29, 26: 2 Samuel 4-5, Psalm 130, Matthew 16; Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for April 29th, day 120 of our journey through the Scriptures. In today’s episode, Hunter guides us through 2 Samuel 4 and 5, Psalm 139, and Matthew 16. We’ll witness the political intrigue in the early days of King David’s reign, reflect on God’s intimate knowledge of our hearts through the poetry of David, and listen as Jesus challenges both his disciples and religious leaders to see life from God’s perspective rather than their own—warning against the “dangerous trap” of self-centeredness. Join us as Hunter draws us into prayer and spiritual reflection, reminding us that tending to our souls blesses not just ourselves, but those we love—and that love showed up for each of us. TODAY'S DEVOTION: It's a dangerous trap. That's what Jesus calls it—to see things only from your own point of view, from your own perspective. It's a dangerous trap to let your own plans, ambitions, or understanding be the lens through which you interpret everything that comes. When Peter tried to persuade Jesus away from the cross, Jesus rebuked him harshly—Get away from me, Satan. You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God’s. What a sober warning. It's dangerous to hold onto your life and your agenda apart from God. To insist that life be about you, your comfort, your plans, your will—this is the trap. Jesus says, “If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.” To make your life a project about your own ego or status or pleasure is to forfeit what matters most. But Jesus gives us a way out of this trap. Through the cross, he offers us the way to true life. The cross is not just a symbol—it's the place where you have been restored, forgiven, made new, brought into the family of God. In the cross, your true identity is declared: a beloved child of God. Through Christ's victory on the cross, the chains of self-centeredness and spiritual blindness are broken. The cross proclaims what God has done and what you have become. Your soul, lost and searching, is found and made new in him. And to pursue your life apart from Christ is to miss that—it's to forfeit your soul. But to see what God has done is to step into your true self, your redeemed self, participating in his life and love. On the cross, we see what it means to love—to give, to forgive, to walk alongside others in their pain. This is the life Jesus invites you into—a life that is fully alive, fully surrendered, fully his. So I pray that for myself, for my family, and for you: that we would not fall for the trap of living from our own point of view, but instead, live from the perspective of the cross, of Christ’s victory and love and self-giving. That we would see ourselves and our lives through what he has done, and that we would be set free to love and live as he has made us to be. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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May 1st, 26: 1 Chronicles 14-15, Psalm 132, Matthew 18; Daily Bible in a Year
04/28/2026
May 1st, 26: 1 Chronicles 14-15, Psalm 132, Matthew 18; Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: TODAY'S DEVOTION: TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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April 28th, 26: 2 Samuel , 1 Chronicles 12, Matthew 15 ; Daily Bible in a Year
04/28/2026
April 28th, 26: 2 Samuel , 1 Chronicles 12, Matthew 15 ; Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the April 28th episode of Daily Radio Bible. Join Hunter, your Bible reading coach, as we journey through second Samuel, first Chronicles, and Matthew. Today, we witness the rise of David amid conflict, explore the loyalty and strength of his supporters, and listen as Jesus challenges tradition, faith, and humility in dramatic encounters with religious leaders and a desperate Gentile woman. Through scripture, reflection, and prayer, we are invited to discover faith that overcomes barriers and to remember that, above all, we are dearly loved. Let’s get started. TODAY'S DEVOTION: A group of Pharisees and a solitary Gentile woman come to Jesus, and at first, it seems as if both are offended by him. The Pharisees certainly are—Hunter notes how Peter even says to Jesus, "Don't you realize you offended the Pharisees by what you just said?" Jesus has criticized their traditions, called them hypocrites, blind guides, and so they walk away offended, convinced Jesus isn’t measuring up to their standards of holiness, still clinging to their way of interpreting Scripture and tradition. But the Gentile woman, though she seemingly has even more to take offense at—after all, Jesus has appeared to compare her to a dog—does not take offense. Instead, Hunter draws out the contrast: while the Pharisees approach Jesus in reliance on their own righteousness, seeking to justify themselves, the woman comes in humility, in desperate need, and in faith for the sake of her daughter, ready to worship Jesus. Even as an outsider, a Gentile, Hunter points out, she calls him Lord and Son of David. Unlike the religious insiders, this woman sees and believes in what the Pharisees cannot. She leaves knowing she is dear to God—not because she lived up to some prescribed way or standard, but because she came in faith. She leaves with a full heart and a daughter delivered. This woman’s faith wins Jesus’ commendation. Out of her trust in God’s love comes healing, deliverance, and restoration. Today, we are invited to join her—trusting that we, too, are dear to God, loved by him, and that from his love will flow the healing, deliverance, and fullness of life that are ours in Christ. That’s the prayer Hunter has for his own soul, for his family, and for all of us. May we lay down self-righteousness, self-justification, tradition clung to for its own sake, and come instead with open, humble faith. May we know we are loved and find in God all we truly need. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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April 27th, 26: 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 11, Psalm 142, Matthew 14; Daily Bible in a Year
04/27/2026
April 27th, 26: 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 11, Psalm 142, Matthew 14; Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where we journey through Scripture together each day. On this April 27th episode, Hunter, your Bible reading coach, leads us through pivotal passages spanning 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, Psalms, and the Gospel of Matthew. Today’s readings highlight the anointing of David as king, the courageous exploits of his mighty warriors, David’s cry for help in Psalm 142, and powerful moments from Jesus’ ministry—including the feeding of the five thousand and Peter walking on water. Alongside Scripture, Hunter reflects on life’s complexities, the storms that teach us, and the wisdom we seek for our journey. Stay tuned for thoughtful prayers, encouragement, and a reminder that through it all, you are deeply loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Not all troubles are as they seem. Not all storms are as they appear. Sometimes, what looks like chaos is really a classroom, and the lesson isn’t always pass or fail. God, in his wisdom, can use the tests of life—the wind and the waves themselves—as teaching assistants, drawing us deeper into understanding his heart for us. It’s often in those dark moments, the stormy nights when we’re most weary and afraid, that Jesus calls us out of our comfort. That’s what happened to Peter. Out in the storm, at his weakest point, Peter is invited to step out of the boat and do something unimaginable: walk on water. It’s in coming to the end of ourselves, coming up empty and unable, that God can begin to fill and empower and show us what’s possible when our eyes are on him. This is the lesson of letting God be God. When we turn our gaze toward him—even as the wind blows and the waves rise—we find ourselves sustained by his power in new and unthinkable ways. But if, like Peter, our focus shifts to our fears, we’ll find ourselves sinking just the same. The storm can either draw our focus toward him or away from him. The choice is ours. So the real invitation is this: Keep your eyes on Jesus in the storm. Let the troubles of life press you into his embrace, not away. May we heed his call and know his joy, even when we don’t understand, even when we’re scratching our heads at life’s complexities or what we read in Scripture. Let’s pray for that focus, for that wisdom, for that joy to shape our hearts and families and lives. That’s the prayer I have for my own soul. That’s the prayer I have for my family, for my wife, and my daughters, and my son. And that’s the prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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April 26, 26: 2 Samuel 1, Psalm 140, Matthew 13; Daily Bible in a Year
04/26/2026
April 26, 26: 2 Samuel 1, Psalm 140, Matthew 13; Daily Bible in a Year
One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus’ kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible – April 26th, 2026. On today’s episode, we journey through pivotal moments in scripture, exploring the aftermath of Saul’s death in 2 Samuel 1, the heartfelt cries of David in Psalm 140, and the parables of Jesus in Matthew 13. Together, we reflect on the miracle of new life, the obstacles that threaten it, and the hope God brings by entering into our messy world. Join Speaker A, Speaker B, Speaker C, and Speaker D for meaningful readings, meditations on the presence of God, guided prayers, and encouragement for your day. Whether you’re seeking wisdom, comfort, or a deeper sense of community, this episode invites you to discover the love and companionship of Christ, who promises to be with us always. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Jesus is telling stories about seeds and soil and the miracle and mystery of new life. Seeds are being thrown out on every imaginable kind of soil, not to waste the seed, but because the miracle of life can take place in any kind of soil. Life is a miracle, and yet there are so many things that come against life. The fact that there's any life at all is simply a miracle when you consider all that we're up against. That's true in agriculture as well as in our own lives. The worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, the desire for things, and the thief that comes to plant weeds in the field. And on and on it goes, one thing after another. So much standing in the way of life, so much is coming against that seed on its own. It doesn't stand a chance. And that's the point of the gospel, that God, seeing that we don't stand a chance at life apart from him, apart from a miracle, has done that very thing. God has intervened. God has provided the miracle that we need. His intervention wasn't by appearing in some otherworldly apparition or vision, sitting high and lofty above all in his brilliant and impenetrable light. That's not how he came. That could have been the miracle. But it wasn't anything like that. God's miraculous intervention was far more humble than that. God became a human being. The Creator assumed the life of the creature. He put on flesh and bones and lived among us. He came and sat with us in this messy soil. He came to give us his life in the midst of this messy world, in the midst of your messy world. And the prayer of my own heart today is that I will see what God has done in Christ. That I'll see the miracle of the incarnation of God with us. That I'll see the miracle of the seed that died for all so that all might live. That I'll see the heart of God who saw our need of a miracle and he came, humbled himself and gave himself on behalf of all. That I'll worship him today and that I'll have his joy. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. We are reading through the Leave us a voicemail HERE: Subscribe to us at YouTube: OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast
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