Acts Daily Devotional Podcast

What if the story of the early church isn’t just history, but a blueprint for following Jesus today? The Acts Daily Devotional Podcast is a 141-day journey through the book of Acts in the Bible, hosted by Pastor Derek. Each short episode combines Scripture and practical teaching to help inspire your daily chair time with God, whether at home or on your drive to work. Starting April 26, discover how the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people to advance the mission of Jesus from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.

Last refreshed: July 3rd, 2026 at 4:36 AM

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Episodes

Day 9 — Speaking in Tongues (Acts 2:5-13) | May 4

This episode explores the dramatic arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, where ordinary Galileans miraculously spoke of God's magnificent acts in diverse native tongues, captivating a global crowd. It highlights how this event reversed the scattering at Babel, gathering humanity through language and demonstrating God's preference for using the unimpressive to spread His glory. The discussion also covers the varied human responses—awe, perplexity, and scorn—and how these reactions continue today as God empowers believers to share His message.

May 04, 2026•7 min•Ep. 9

Day 8 — The Spirit Comes (Acts 2:1-4) | May 3

Delve into Acts 2:1-4 to understand the powerful arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This episode unpacks the three miraculous signs—rushing wind, tongues of fire, and speaking in other languages—revealing their historical and theological significance, including the connection to God's presence at Sinai and the gospel's global reach. Learn how this untamable energy of God's Spirit is still available today, empowering believers to live the Christian life.

May 03, 2026•7 min•Ep. 8

Day 7 — Matthias Chosen (Acts 1:21-26) | May 2

The disciples needed a replacement for Judas -- someone who had walked with Jesus from his baptism through the resurrection. Two men were nominated. They prayed. They cast lots. And Matthias was chosen. Today's episode asks the question underneath the story: what does it look like to be qualified for God's mission? The answer might be simpler than you think. And the process might look a lot less dramatic than you'd hope. Faithfulness in the unseen seasons always precedes visibility in the signif...

May 02, 2026•7 min•Ep. 7

Day 6 — Peter Addresses the Gap (Acts 1:15-20) | May 1

Judas was gone. His seat was empty. And in the middle of a ten-day prayer meeting, Peter stands up and says something needs to be done about it. Today we look at a passage most people skim past -- the ugly aftermath of Judas's betrayal -- and discover something unexpected: even grief has a task inside it. Peter doesn't let the wound fester. He leads through it. God's purposes don't stall when people fail. They find a way forward.

May 01, 2026•7 min•Ep. 6

Day 5 — The Upper Room Prayer Meeting (Acts 1:12-14) | April 30

After the ascension, the disciples walked back to Jerusalem and did something quietly radical: they prayed. Together. Continuously. In today's episode, we look at the unlikely group gathered in that upper room -- eleven disciples, the women, Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers -- and what their shared prayer reveals about how God moves. Prayer isn't the warmup before the real work begins. For the early church, it was the work.

Apr 30, 2026•7 min•Ep. 5

Day 4 — The Ascension (Acts 1:9-11) | April 29

Jesus rose into the sky until a cloud received him out of their sight. And the disciples just stood there, staring upward, until two angels essentially told them to get moving. In this episode, we sit with the stunning reality of the ascension -- not as an exit, but as an enthronement. Jesus didn't leave. He was crowned. And two angels asked the question we still need to hear: why are you standing here looking at the sky?

Apr 29, 2026•6 min•Ep. 4

Day 3 — The Mission Outlined (Acts 1:6-8) | April 28

The disciples had a burning question for the risen Jesus: "Are you restoring the kingdom to Israel now?" It was an understandable question. And Jesus redirected it entirely. Today we unpack one of the most mission-shaping verses in the entire Bible -- Acts 1:8 -- and why the Spirit's power isn't given for our comfort or our curiosity. It's given for witness. Jerusalem. Judea. Samaria. The ends of the earth. That's not just a geographic outline. It's a calling.

Apr 28, 2026•7 min•Ep. 3

Day 2 — Wait for the Promise (Acts 1:4-5) | April 27

Jesus had just spent forty days appearing alive to his disciples. They were ready to go. And he told them to wait. In a culture wired for action, "wait" feels like the worst possible command. But in today's episode, we dig into why Jesus gave it -- and why activity without the Spirit's power is just noise. The disciples didn't need more information. They needed to be filled. And the same Spirit promised to them is available to you right now.

Apr 27, 2026•6 min•Ep. 2

Day 1 — Jesus' Resurrection Appearances (Acts 1:1-3) | April 26

The book of Acts opens not with a dramatic new beginning but with a deliberate continuation. Luke tells his patron Theophilus that his Gospel covered everything Jesus began to do and teach. That word "began" is everything. The resurrection wasn't the finish line -- it was the starting gun. In this first episode of our 141-day journey through Acts, we explore why this ancient letter written to one man was always meant for all of us, and why the story of Jesus is still being written today -- throu...

Apr 26, 2026•6 min•Ep. 1

Acts Daily Devotional Podcast: A 141-day Bible journey through the book of Acts (Intro)

Pastor Derek introduces a 141-day devotional exploring the book of Acts as a living blueprint for modern discipleship. He highlights key themes like the Holy Spirit's empowerment, the unstoppable nature of God's mission through ordinary believers, and the universal reach of the gospel. The episode outlines a daily format of scripture reading, reflection, and practical application, encouraging listeners to become active participants in the ongoing story of Acts.

Apr 13, 2026•7 min

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