God draws straight lines with crooked sticks. This is good news for us because we are messy people. Does your sin ever paralyze you as if God can't use you? In today's episode, Keith shares how Judges 16:23-31 reminds us that God can use messy people and encourages us to resist sin. We love to hear from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop…

Do you have main character syndrome? Is God a mere sidekick? What's the source of your strength? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Judges 16:1-22 reminds us that God, the true main character, doesn't give up on us despite our selfishness. We love to hear from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below and tell us your biggest t…

Who did Samson worship? Are you self-consumed? Do you submit yourself to God's law? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Judges 15 reminds us of our deep need for our sacrificial King. We love to hear from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below and tell us your biggest takeaway from today's episode. Read the Bible with us i…

Growing up, you might have been taught that Samson was a hero. But is that true? Was Samson someone we should mirror? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Judges 14reminds us that God can use messy people for good. We love to hear from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below and tell us your biggest takeaway from today's epis…

Do you worship the wrong hero? Do you determine good and evil based on your feelings? Was Samson faithful or disobedient? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Judges 13 encourages us to save our worship for the hero that truly saves: Jesus. We love to hear from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below and tell us your biggest t…

How can you tell if someone is a Christian? Do you withhold grace from fellow Christians? How should we handle disagreements within the church? In today's episode, Keith shares how Judges 12 encourages us to stand out as Christians by loving one another. We love to hear from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below and tell us …

Is winning always worth it? What are you losing for the sake of winning? What fake victories are you falling for? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Judges 11:29-40 forces us to consider if, in the pursuit of the world, we have forfeited our soul. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2…

We love freedom, and we despise kings. But everyone worships a king. Who sits on the throne of your heart? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Judges 11:1-28 encourages us to worship the one true King of Kings. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download …

Are words of affirmation enough? Is your faith merely lip service? Do you truly love Jesus? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Judges 10 encourages us walk in the faith we proclaim. We love hearing from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below to let us know where you're listening from. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This y…

What would happen if you got what you wanted? Is God absent when our misplaced desires seem to reward us? How has God saved you from yourself? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Judges 9:22-57 reminds us that God is the only one who can fulfill our desires. We love hearing from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below to let …

What makes a good leader? What leadership qualities does God desire? Who has the ultimate authority? In today's episode, Keith shares how Judges 9:1-21 encourages us to be good leaders where God has placed us. We love hearing from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below to let us know where you're listening from. Read the Bibl…

Have you settled for a false finish line? What are the snares or traps in your life? Is God ever finished with us? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Judges 8:22-35 should convict us back into dependence upon God. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download…

According to the Bible, division is one of the greatest threats to your faith. What leads us to be divisive? How should we react to divisiveness? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Judges 8:1-21 encourages us to live out Jesus's prayer for unity. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 &…

We live in a culture that glorifies fighting. But where does our desire to fight come from? Is there a different way to fight? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Judges 7:9-25 encourages us to fight for Jesus' kingdom in a counter-cultural way. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 …

How do you respond to a challenge? Do you put your head down and push through? Or do you retreat and give up? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Judges 7:1-8 encourages us to choose the third option: honesty and engagement. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 King…

Do you ask God for signs? Is that what Gideon was doing? Are you putting conditions on your faith? In today's episode, Keith shares how Judges 6:36-40 reminds us that God has given us the ultimate sign in his Son. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download …

Do you have a fear of missing out? Do you try to use a 'Find My God' app? Will God give us answers? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Judges 6:11-35 reminds us of the good news that God gave more than answers; he gave himself. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 K…

Is all our hardship a consequence of our sin? What about natural disasters? Disabilities? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Judges 6:1-10 reminds us that we are not God and encourages us to repent and heal. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download yo…

Whose praises do you sing? When things go well, who do you thank? When things go poorly, who do you depend on? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Judges 5 encourages us to put our trust in God. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download your reading plan…

Everyone wants to make a difference. But how do we find the courage to act? How do we live out our significance? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Judges 4:11-24 encourages everyday people like us to live by faith in God's story. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 &…

Is your faith overly dependent on leaders? How has sin made you miserable? Who does God use to accomplish his purposes? In today's episode, Keith shares how Judges 4:1-10 reminds us that God uses ordinary people like us to do extraordinary things. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 …

How are we like the Israelites during the time of Ehud? Have you accurately assessed your sins? Do you know your need for a savior? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Judges 3:12-31 reminds us of our desperate need for Jesus. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kin…

What did the judges do? What made Othniel's family stand out? What kind of man does God want? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Judges 3:1-11 encourages us to be men and women who seek and love the Lord. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download your …

The book of Judges begins by revealing how it will end. So, is there anything to learn from it? Is there a solution to our sin cycles? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Judges 2 reminds us of our desperate need for the true Judge: Jesus. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel…

How does the enemy lead us away from God? What is the territory in your heart you don't want God to address? How do we submit to God? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Judges 1:27-36 encourages us to surrender our whole lives to Jesus. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, a…

What's the context of Judges? How should we view our leaders? How do we end up morally compromised? In today's episode, Keith shares how Judges 1:1-26 reminds us that sin leads to destruction. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download your reading plan now…

What does it mean to serve the Lord? Have you yielded your heart to God? What is the significance of Joseph's burial? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Joshua 24:14-33 encourages us to be confident in our Creator King. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Do…

Every human sees themself in a story. What story are you living in? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Joshua 24:1-13 encourages us to see our life as a part of the bigger story God is telling. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download your reading pla…

Do you see the vision beyond the commands? How has God provided for you in the past? What do you love? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Joshua 23 reminds us to be careful about loving the Lord above all else. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download …

Do you ever assume the worst about Christians who are different than you? How do we live humbly with our Christian neighbors? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Joshua 22:21-34 encourages Christians to put their love for Jesus above their worldly differences. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, …

God's love demands our obedience. Are you fighting hard to obey him? Are you taking the consequences of your sin lightly? In today's episode, Keith shares how Joshua 22:1-20 reminds us of the love of God that demands your soul, your life, your all. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2…

Do you treat certain parts of the Bible like "flyover country"? Do you suffer from placelessness? Are you disconnected from God's purposes? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Joshua 21 encourages us to be present where God has placed us. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, a…

Everyone wants a just society. But how do you know what's just? In today's episode, Patrick explains the purpose of cities of refuge from Joshua 20, reminding us that God seeks justice for his image bearers. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download your r…

Eventually, every Christian will ask God an important question: why? Why does God give us commands? Are they good for us? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Joshua 14-19 reminds us why our faithfulness to God is for our own good. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 &…

We desperately search for belonging. Where do you belong? Are you helping others feel a sense of God's belonging? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Joshua 13 encourages us to settle into our belonging with Jesus. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Downloa…

Not 1, not 2, not 3... but 31 defeated kings! But will you trust God to defeat the "kings" in your life? In today's episode, Keith shows how the receipt of God's faithfulness in Joshua 12 reminds us that he will be faithful today. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2…

Is your faith a long or short obedience? Are you following Jesus's direction? Do you have a tourist mindset? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Joshua 11 encourages us to see our faith as a long obedience in the same direction. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 K…

Are you conquering your sin? Are you relying on the wrong power to fight your sin? Does our battle with sin have a purpose? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Joshua 10:29-43 encourages us to leave no survivors in our battle with sin. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, a…

How does God respond to his enemies? Why do the Israelites stand on the necks of the kings? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Joshua 10:16-28 points us forward to King Jesus, who defeated our enemies on the cross. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Downl…

Conflict is inevitable. But responding in a way that glorifies God is a choice. In today's episode, Tanya shows how Joshua 10:1-15 teaches us how to face our conflicts with confidence rooted in God's power. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download your re…

There's one thing we all need but never ask for: wisdom. Do you ask God for wisdom in your life? Do you struggle to make wise decisions? In today's episode, Keith shares how Joshua 9 encourages us to trust in God's wisdom. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. …

Christ against culture. Christ for culture. Christ transforming culture. Which approach is correct? Shouldn’t Christians have a one-size-fits-all, agreed upon set of principles for engaging with culture? The truth is that the Bible doesn’t give us one right answer. More like…six! On today’s episode, Keith and Patrick are previewing the six types of…

What do you do when you've blown it? Have you quit on your commitment to God? How does God respond to your unfaithfulness? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Joshua 8:30-35 reminds us that God never quits on us. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download y…

What's with all the violence in the Old Testament? Why does God allow suffering? Is God a moral monster? In today's episode, Patrick gives us seven things to remember when we read of the destruction of Ai in Joshua 8:1-29. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. …

How does God respond to unfaithfulness? Was the Old Testament God a ruthless judge? What does God do about our sin? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Joshua 7:10-26 reminds us of God's divine justice, ultimately displayed in Jesus. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and …

What do you want to do more of this year? What do you want to do less of this year? How might these changes lead to dependence on God? Tanya shares how Joshua 7:1-9 encourages us to see that Jesus is more and other things are less. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & …

Is someone ever too far gone for the gospel? Who was Jesus sent to save? Are you blinded by self-righteousness? In today's episode, Keith shares how Joshua 6:22-27 reminds us that God loves to save the most unlikely people. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings.…

How do you spend your attention? Are you able to notice God's presence in every moment? Who are you becoming? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Joshua 6:1-21 encourages us to fix our eyes upon God's faithfulness. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download…

Are you growing up in your faith? What happens after the spiritual highs? Are you able to trust God in the ordinary? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Joshua 5:10-15 encourages us to keep moving on towards solid food. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. …

Is it hard for you to trust? Are you waiting for God to provide? Where in your life is God asking you to trust him? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Joshua 5:1-9 reminds us that God's promises are worth trusting. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Downl…