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The One Year Bible Podcast 2025

Michael Wood, M.Ed.,M.S.www.oneyearholybible.com
Looking for a fun way to explore the Bible? Join Master Storyteller, Michael Wood, M.Ed., M.S., as he brings the easy-to-read version (ERV) of the Bible to life! Perfect for young Christians or those curious about the Good Book, our dramatized podcast features unique voices, thrilling music, and captivating sound effects. Dive into all 66 books with engaging introductions showing you how everything connects from Genesis to Revelation. Thanks to Bible League International, you can trust its accuracy and authenticity. Get ready to dive into a Bible experience you won't want to put it down.

Episodes

Day 181 | Intro 2 Kings | Elijah is taken to Heaven | Paul travels to Jerusalem

Day 181 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Elijah decides to take the heavenly elevator up, dropping his mantle to Elisha, who picks up where Elijah left off, unleashing miracles and sending a pack of bears to chase off some rude kids, making this the ultimate tale of 'passing the bear-necessity torch'. In Acts, Paul goes on a heartwarming farewell tour, giving rousing speeches, having late-night potluck dinners that are so enthralling they literally bring people back from the dead, all while...

Jun 30, 202529 minSeason 7Ep. 181

Day 180 | King Ahab and King Jehoshaphat battle the Arameans | Paul faces worshipers of Artemis

Day 180 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King Ahab of Israel must've missed his horoscope reading that morning, because despite Micaiah's prophecy of doom, he goes into battle and - surprise, surprise - ends up under a random arrow, proving once again, you can't dodge destiny, especially when it comes with a bullseye. In Acts, ehen the local Ephesus trinket business sees their sales tank due to Paul's Jesus-mania, they whip the city into a frenzy, proving that economic interests can indeed ...

Jun 29, 202524 minSeason 6Ep. 180

Day 179 | King Ahab wars against Ben-Hadad | Jezebel plots against Naboth | Apollos joins the new church

Day 179 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King Ahab's epic estate expansion hits a sour note when he uses some questionable methods to nab a sweet vineyard, leading to a prophecy smackdown from Elijah, and turning what could have been a cheerful gardening project into a very, very bad day. In Acts, from a courtroom drama in Corinth to an Ephesian exorcism fiasco, Paul proves that whether he's making tents or miracles, he's one apostle you don't want to mess with.Support the show at Patreon. ...

Jun 28, 202529 minSeason 6Ep. 179

Day 175 | Jeroboam disobeys God and loses his son | The Apostles meet Lydia who is baptized with her family

Day 176of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Jeroboam, the newly crowned king of the North, installs golden calves in his kingdom like an overzealous theme park manager, while prophets with uncanny prediction skills bring dire messages and a whole new level of drama. In Acts, Paul and Silas go on an epic recruitment drive, picking up young Timothy and hitting a home run with the first European convert, Lydia, the luxury purple cloth dealer.Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/sto...

Jun 27, 202522 minSeason 6Ep. 175

Day 178 | Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal | Elisha joins the priesthood | Paul preaches in Corinth

Day 178 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Elijah out-duels 450 prophets of Baal in a supernatural showdown, brings rain to end a three-year drought, and then, finding himself on the wrong side of Queen Jezebel's hit list, hightails it to the wilderness for a heart-to-heart with God complete with wind, earthquakes, and fire. In Acts, Paul, a tent-making philosopher of sorts, causes a stir in Athens with his talk of an 'Unknown God,' before sailing on to Corinth, where he converts a power-coup...

Jun 26, 202524 minSeason 6Ep. 178

Day 177 | God uses Elijah to heal a young boy | Paul and Silas preach in Berea and Thessalonica

Day 177 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Imagine the audacious prophet Elijah making it rain - or rather, stopping the rain - all while dodging the wicked Queen Jezebel's hit list, only to end up crashing at a poor widow's pad, and it's all in the days' work. In Acts, as Paul turns into a first-century philosophical rockstar, he takes his epic road tour from Thessalonica to Athens, leaving a trail of intrigue, converted believers, and some seriously annoyed opponents in his wake.Support the...

Jun 25, 202523 minSeason 6Ep. 177

Day 176 | Israel and Judah are in a civil war | Kings rise and fall | Paul and Silas sing in prison

Day 176 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. It's a merry-go-round of kings in Jerusalem and Israel, with Rehoboam to Abijam, and Jeroboam to Baasha, as they grapple with golden calves, wars, and divine smiting, almost like a divine game of chess. In Acts, when Paul and Silas give an annoying spirit the boot, land themselves in jail for their troubles, a God-sent earthquake grants them a 'get out of jail free' card, converting their jailer in the process of a miraculous jailbreak.Support the sh...

Jun 24, 202521 minSeason 6Ep. 176

Day 174 | Solomon dies | A civil war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam begins | Paul and Barnabas split

Day 174 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Solomon's reign takes a nosedive due to his love for foreign women and their deities, leading to divine retribution, some international intrigue, and the rise of the rebel Jeroboam, who, after Solomon's death, masterminds a kingdom-wide breakup. In Acts, In an epic disagreement, Paul and Barnabas part ways like feuding band members over whether John Mark should rejoin the 'Apostle Tour', leading to two separate apostolic road trips and double the goo...

Jun 23, 202519 minSeason 6Ep. 174

Day 173 | Queen of Sheba visits Solomon | Apostles debate circumcision for non-Jews

Day 173 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. As Solomon leverages his riches for some serious home improvements and garners an international reputation for his wisdom, he still falls for the oldest trap in the book: a heart led astray by too many romantic entanglements, leading to a divine penalty for his kingdom. In Acts, Paul and Barnabas go head-to-head in an epic theological rap battle with some hardline believers about whether you have to go full Jew-mode to follow Jesus, leading to the 'J...

Jun 22, 202522 minSeason 6Ep. 173

Day 172 | Solomon prays to the Lord and He answers | The Greeks think Paul and Barnabas are Gods

Day 172 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. n a spirit-stirring scenario, Solomon passionately prays, cements the covenant with an unforgettable feast, and once again, experiences a divine visit from God Himself, approving the pact. In Acts, Paul and Barnabas whip up a storm of miracles, mistaken for gods, dodge stoning, and still manage to return home for a well-deserved rest, having put together the first Christian rock band - of churches.Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/...

Jun 21, 202523 minSeason 6Ep. 172

Day 171 | Solomon places the Ark of the Covenant in the New Temple | Jews want to kill Paul and Barnabas

Day 171 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King Solomon upscales home decor to celestial levels, dotting the Temple with gold and bronze masterpieces, then throws a divine housewarming party complete with an epic God-invitation speech. In Acts, Paul and Barnabas shake the ancient equivalent of the rock-star lifestyle, captivating masses with their sermons, dodging dissidents, and even outmaneuvering a city-wide attempt to turn them into deities.Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon...

Jun 20, 202519 minSeason 6Ep. 171

Day 170 | Solomon builds his Palace and God's Temple | Paul preaches the Good News in Antioch

Day 170 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In an architectural fever dream, Solomon spearheads the construction of a gold-laden temple with a cherubim-filled inner sanctum and a palace equipped with lion-themed thrones, because when you're king, 'subtle' just isn't in the vocabulary. In Acts, Paul takes center stage at a synagogue TED talk, weaving a fascinating tale of Jewish history, ending with a twist – Jesus is the promised Savior, causing quite the intellectual commotion.Support the sho...

Jun 19, 202521 minSeason 6Ep. 170

Day 169 | Solomon decides a civil case with a sword | Herod suffers a terrible fate | Apostles meet a sorcerer in Cyprus

Day 169 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King Solomon, armed with divine wisdom, skillfully discerns the true mother in a tricky infant dispute, then turns into an ancient project manager, orchestrating a timber trade deal with King Hiram to kickstart the construction of the first Holy Temple. In Acts, In a whirlwind of divine irony, King Herod gets a rather lousy wardrobe malfunction from an angel, while Saul, newly rebranded as Paul, transforms a sorcerer into a reluctant mole, further ce...

Jun 18, 202520 minSeason 6Ep. 169

Day 168 | King Solomon prays for Wisdom | Peter is rescued from jail by an Angel

Day 168 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Solomon ascends the throne, outwits his cunning brother Adonijah, consolidates power in a swift spring cleaning of his father's frenemies, then wraps it all up with a dreamy encounter with God, who gifts him the ultimate upgrade - unparalleled wisdom. In Acts, as if fleeing from persecution wasn't enough, the believers kick-started new churches, Peter played a game of celestial hide-and-seek with an angel to escape prison, while Herod, no fan of humb...

Jun 17, 202522 minSeason 6Ep. 168

Day 167 | Adonijah tries to be King | David dies | Solomon is the new King | Peter baptizes non-Jews

Day 167 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King David's twilight years turn into a royal reality show as his son Adonijah declares himself king, but crafty Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan engineer a plot twist that crowns Solomon instead, leaving Adonijah scrambling to kneel before the new king. In Acts, in a divine dietary plot twist, Peter is shown a sky-splitting sheet of unkosher critters, learns that God's new menu includes everyone, then rushes to Cornelius, a Roman centurion, to serve...

Jun 16, 202530 minSeason 6Ep. 167

Day 166 | David's 30 Heroes | David takes a census | Peter heals Tabitha | An Angel visits Cornelius

Day 166 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. David's mighty men steal the show with epic feats, while a drama unfolds back in the palace as David decides to play count-the-people and ends up saying 'Oops! My bad,' thus leading to a real estate deal that'd make HGTV jealous. In Acts, Peter embarks on a supernatural healing spree, while in a nearby town, a centurion's prayer gets Heaven's attention and sends an angel express delivery, resulting in an unprecedented lunch invitation.Support the sho...

Jun 15, 202523 minSeason 6Ep. 166

Day 165 | David prays to God | God converts Saul to Christianity

Day 165 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King David turns his experiences into a chart-topping mixtape of gratitude and wisdom, before giving a shout-out to his legendary 'God's Gang' who were redefining bravery, one giant-slaying adventure at a time. In Acts, Saul, the notorious Christian hunter, receives a divine surprise party on his road-trip to Damascus, resulting in a 180-degree personality flip that's so dramatic, even the skeptical disciples had to double-check their guest list.Supp...

Jun 14, 202520 minSeason 6Ep. 165

Day 164 | David regains Israel | More Philistine giants appear | Philip baptizes an Ethiopian Official

Day 164 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. It's an action-packed episode with rebel squashing, javelin tossing, and some eerily repeated family feuds, plus giant extermination because, apparently, David's crew didn't get enough of that the first time around. In Acts, Dealing with adversity like a pro, Philip goes on a divine road trip, turning Samaria into a spiritual hotspot, and then gives the ultimate desert detour tutorial to an Ethiopian official, turning 'chariot-side' scripture study i...

Jun 13, 202524 minSeason 6Ep. 164

Day 163 | David finds out Absalom is dead | The Apostle Stephen sees heaven before being stoned to death

Day 163 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a massive twist, David's mourning over rebellious son Absalom's death strikes the victors with gloom, prompting a king-sized pep talk, and setting the stage for a royal comeback, despite the crowd's mixed feelings. In Acts, Stephen, with a historical mic drop, connects Jewish history to Jesus, but the crowd's reaction is explosive and kicks off a rather extreme game of 'hot potato' with the followers of Jesus, starring a fella named Saul.Support t...

Jun 12, 202524 minSeason 6Ep. 163

Day 162 | David battles Israel | Absalom caught in a tree | Stephen recounts Moses

Day 162 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a riveting display of palace intrigue, Absalom seizes Jerusalem, Ahithophel spins webs of deceit, and David's warriors clash in a dramatic battlefield showdown, all culminating in a hair-raising cliffhanger with Absalom suspended mid-air, ensnared by his own luxurious locks. In Acts, Moses, Egypt's royal foundling turned shepherd extraordinaire, pulls a 'Burning Bush' power move, leads an epic Exodus, and builds a traveling 'God-meet-Gadget', but ...

Jun 11, 202524 minSeason 6Ep. 162

Day 161 | Absalom moves towards Jerusalem | Shimei curses King David | The Apostle Stephen is questioned

Day 161 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. When the rebellious son, Absalom, hosted the ancient equivalent of a major political rally, David escapes from Jerusalem. Stephen storms the scene, dazzling with his wisdom and miraculous powers, only to end up in a tense courtroom drama, beginning a powerful monologue about Abraham's early adventures.Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymasterFind us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/Join our Facebook group for further discuss...

Jun 10, 202520 minSeason 6Ep. 161

Day 160 | A wise woman from Tekoa speaks to King David | Apostles gain miraculous powers

Day 160 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Absalom scores a full-season redemption arc only to launch a chilling coup against his dad, King David, turning family dinner into 'Survivor: Jerusalem. In Acts, with miraculous healings, angel jailbreaks, and eloquent speeches, the apostles turned Jerusalem into the hottest reality show of the century, 'Keeping Up with the Christians'.Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymasterFind us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/Join our...

Jun 09, 202523 minSeason 6Ep. 160

Day 159 | Amnon hurts Tamar | Absalom gets revenge | Ananias and Sapphira suddenly die

Day 159 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. David's son Amnon plays a dangerous game of deceptive desire that leads to his sister Tamar's ruin, triggering an intense family feud. In Acts, the early church band together in prayer-fueled defiance against authority, while Ananias and Sapphira learn the hard way that the Holy Spirit is one 'silent partner' you really don't want to swindle.Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/storymasterFind us at https://www.oneyearholybible.com/Jo...

Jun 08, 202520 minSeason 6Ep. 159

Day 158 | David marries Bathsheba | Uriah killed in battle | John and Peter are arrested and questioned

Day 158 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King David gets caught up in a spicy royal scandal involving an ill-fated rooftop rendezvous, a dubious dispatch to the battlefield, and a baby; and the Prophet Nathan, master of storytelling, gives David a hefty reality check that he won't forget anytime soon. In Acts, Peter and John, the miracle-making dynamic duo, get hauled into Bible court by the religious elite for healing a man, leading to a trial where they display their unfaltering faith and...

Jun 07, 202523 minSeason 6Ep. 158

Day 157 | David gives kindness then goes to War | Peter and John heal a paralyzed man

Day 157 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King David, the royal BFF, remembers his pact with Jonathan and treats his disabled son Mephibosheth like royalty, but when he tries to play the Good Samaritan to the Ammonite king, his goodwill gesture hilariously backfires. In Acts, Peter and John channel their inner miracle-workers, healing a man who couldn't walk from birth, causing quite the stir in Jerusalem and delivering an impromptu, punchy sermon about repentance to the awestruck crowd.Supp...

Jun 06, 202518 minSeason 6Ep. 157

Day 156 | David prays then conquers his enemies | Peter preaches | Thousands are baptized

Day 156 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a divine real estate deal, God promises David a dynastic forever-home, and David responds by morphing into an ancient Near East version of Alexander the Great, expanding his kingdom like it's going out of style. In Acts, Peter gives a compelling sermon that converts a whopping 3000 people, starting the world's first mega-church, complete with communal living, miracle signs, and daily potluck dinners.Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon...

Jun 05, 202521 minSeason 6Ep. 156

Day 155 | David relocates the Ark of the Covenant | The Holy Spirit comes upon the Apostles

Day 155 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a rip-roaring ride of ancient real estate acquisition, David turns Jerusalem into his personal fortress, and with a joyous jive that'd make any dance-off judge jealous, he brings the Ark of the Covenant to town, causing some serious spousal side-eye from Michal. From divine lottery tickets that pick new apostles to a surprise Pentecost party complete with languages that sound like the UN's got nothing on them, the Holy Spirit is throwing down some...

Jun 04, 202518 minSeason 6Ep. 155

Day 154 | David unites Judah and Israel | Jesus ascends into the clouds

Day 154 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a swirl of palace intrigue, royal promotions, David rises from a fugitive to the undisputed king of a united Israel, marking a major upgrade in his leadership profile. In Acts, In a cosmic game of 'Pass the Baton,' Jesus vanishes into a cloud after hinting about the coming of the Holy Spirit, leaving his apostles to choose a new buddy, Matthias, to fill the Judas-shaped hole in their squad.Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/story...

Jun 03, 202522 minSeason 6Ep. 154

Day 153 | David battles Israel for power | The risen Jesus cooks fish for his disciples

Day 153 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a tumultuous tangle of shifting allegiances, royal squabbles, and bad blood, the Israelites play an ancient version of 'King of the Hill', with David and Ish-Bosheth going head-to-head for the ultimate throne upgrade. In John, in a seafood-filled finale, Jesus hosts a beach barbecue, fishes out miracles and imparts a heart-to-heart with Peter about sheep-sitting duties, as they wrap up their epic spiritual adventure series.Support the show at Patr...

Jun 02, 202519 minSeason 5Ep. 153

Day 152 | David hears of Saul's death | Jesus appears to his disciples

Day 152 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a heart-thumping season opener, David mourns the loss of Saul and Jonathan with a power ballad, while also being crowned king of Judah, sparking the inevitable 'Who wore it better?' debate with Ish-Bosheth, Saul's son. In John, Jesus gives the ultimate surprise party by popping in on his friends post-resurrection, delivering some holy high-fives and proving doubting Thomas wrong, setting the 'touch and believe' trend for millennia to come!Support ...

Jun 01, 202517 minSeason 5Ep. 152
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