Keeping it light this week, we’re just trying to answer all of life’s biggest questions! What’s my purpose? Why does the universe exist? What’s God’s big, eternal plan? Fortunately, Paul has given us a window into “the heavenly places” in the book of Ephesians, so we’re “Flying Through the Book!” And what Jesus Said in John 3:2-3 kicks us off, leading into the discussion of our new identity. Weekly Challenge: Examine your life to expose anything “unfruitful” that you should eliminate. Show Notes...
May 30, 2019•38 min•Ep. 17
This week we take on some of the obstacles that keep us from fulfilling our two most basic purposes: loving God and others. We discuss the temptation to “hole up” away from the world, the difficulty of saying “no” to the demands and distractions of our lives, and the habit of insisting on our own way. We also talk about our favorite “love songs” in the Bible as we finish our Fruit series. And we wonder what is “new” about Jesus’ commandment to “love another” in John 13:34-35 . Weekly Challenge: ...
May 24, 2019•43 min•Ep. 16
This week, what Jesus said in Luke 15:4-7 reminds us of the night we went searching the neighborhood for a dog. And what Paul says in Philippians 4 teaches us to avoid staring at “Medusa.” Join us we journey through the book of Philippians and consider how to live with joy, nearing the end of our Fruit series. Plus, Bryan uses the word “penultimate” appropriately and we ALMOST make it through an episode without mentioning Marie Kondo. Thanks for following and subscribing! Weekly Challenge: Read ...
May 16, 2019•38 min•Ep. 15
Continuing our Fruit series, we look at the commanding words of Jesus over the wind and waves from Mark 4:37-40 , the “exile ethic” of men like Daniel, the strength of a well-built wall, and the dangers of drinking coffee in a room that’s on fire. We’re talking about “Shalom,” the depth of peace which surpasses all understanding! Join us for a listen. Weekly Challenge: Find a quiet place this week to be still and acknowledge that the Lord is God. Show Notes Jesus Said … Mark 4:37-40 Shalom Poste...
May 10, 2019•31 min•Ep. 14
As we continue our Fruit series, this week’s theme is “Patience.” Or, “How to Avoid Living Like a Can of Shaken Soda.” Or, as we discuss in our Jesus Said segment in Matthew 16:22-23 , “Just Because Jesus Called You Satan, Doesn’t Mean He Has Given Up On You.” Join us as we talk about patience in trials, patience with others, and even patience with ourselves! Weekly Challenge: Make a list of anything in your life that would keep you from being patient. Show Notes Jesus Said … Matthew 16:22-23 Me...
May 03, 2019•40 min•Ep. 13
On this episode, we ask “What’s the Deal” with John’s doubts and wonder what our bodies will be like in the resurrection. We try to figure out how to choose between two good things as we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series, and something Jesus Said in Mark 10:17-18 gets to the heart of what is good. Weekly Challenge: Pray for God to fulfill every resolve for good in our lives. Show Notes Jesus Said … Mark 10:17-18 Go Tell John by Ryan Joy (SERMON) Foundations: Resurrection and Judgment by Ry...
Apr 26, 2019•32 min•Ep. 12
This week, we’re rethinking “faith” and “faithfulness” as we continue through the Fruit of the Spirit series. What Jesus Said in Luke 12:42-48 raises the question, “Who am I when no one’s looking?” And some “Deep Thoughts” from the Minor Prophets take us to the heart of the gospel. Plus, Bryan encounters an unhappy cashier and Ryan notices coworkers watching the Final Four in their cubicles. Join us for a listen! Weekly Challenge: Write down three things you know and three things you want to kno...
Apr 18, 2019•39 min•Ep. 11
This week we discuss how warhorses are like fighter jets and how beagles are like Moses. We talk about “Selah,” superscriptions, and the source of salvation as we set the third psalm “in Motion.” And we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series with a virtue some have called “the most untranslatable” Bible word. Jesus Said those who possess it will inherit the earth in Matthew 5:5 . Weekly Challenge: Show gentleness and meekness to someone this week. Show Notes Jesus Said … Matthew 5:5...
Apr 12, 2019•36 min•Ep. 10
What is the value of weakness? What’s the problem with the term self-control? And why do we all occasionally find ourselves holding a tub of ice cream when we should probably have skipped dessert? This week we begin a series on the fruit of the Spirit and review all our challenges so far. We also talk about what Jesus Said to Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 . Weekly Challenge: Review your yearly and quarterly goals. Show Notes Jesus Said … 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 Getting Things Done (BOOK)...
Apr 05, 2019•42 min•Ep. 9
This week we discuss some perplexing questions about prayer in a new segment we call “What’s The Deal With That?” Bryan asks what we mean when we say “prayer works” and Ryan asks why we pray if God already has a plan for the future. As always, we start with some thought-provoking words from Jesus in Luke 11:5-10 and end with a practical challenge for your week! Weekly Challenge: Try journaling your prayers this week. Show Notes Jesus Said … Luke 11:5-10 Why Christians Should Stop Saying “Prayer ...
Mar 29, 2019•38 min•Ep. 8
This week we put the spotlight on marriage, from Jesus’ authoritative words on the union to practical wisdom we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) through the years. We also contemplate some “deeeep thoughts” on what God is doing between a husband and wife. Join us for a listen! Weekly Challenge: Talk to your spouse, focussing on listening, and take action based on your conversation. Show Notes Jesus Said … Matthew 19:3-7 The Meaning of Yada in Hebrew (REFERENCE) The Model for Marriage by Bryan...
Mar 21, 2019•39 min•Ep. 7
This week we set “Poetry in Motion” with the second psalm, and if you’ve ever watched the news with amazed discouragement, you can probably relate to its picture of a turbulent world beneath the sure throne of God. Plus, Bryan explains two words Jesus Said in Mark 2:14 and we invite you to try our favorite Bible study method. Weekly Challenge: Study a chapter of the Bible and apply one of the inductive principles to your study. Show Notes A Metrical Psalter: The Book of Psalms Set to Meter for S...
Mar 15, 2019•42 min•Ep. 6
Movies that quote word-for-word from the gospels. Beautifully handcrafted leather-bound Bibles. Singing the Psalter, Bonhoeffer, and more. These are a few of our favorite things! Join us as we discuss what Jesus saw in the mass of humanity in Matthew 9:35-38 , why we need to be contagious, and how singing can change your day. Weekly Challenge: Sing a spiritual song every day this week. Show Notes Jesus Said … Matthew 9:35-38 A Contagious Cure by Ryan Joy If Bible Translations Were Star Wars Char...
Mar 08, 2019•40 min•Ep. 5
When most people think of meditation, they think of someone cross-legged on a mountain saying, “Ommm.” The Bible draws us into a different kind of meditation altogether, so in a new segment called “Poetry in Motion,” we go to the first psalm to explore one of Scripture’s defining pictures of meditation. How is Bible meditation different from other forms of meditation and what are some practical strategies for getting started? Weekly Challenge: Choose a passage and meditate on it this week. Show ...
Mar 01, 2019•39 min•Ep. 4
Exorcisms, Exodus, and excess baggage … we cover the gamut this week, examining servant leadership from John 13:12-15 , diving into some “Deep Thoughts” and challenging each other to shed some spiritual “weight.” Weekly Challenge: Ask a close friend what baggage you need to shed. Show Notes Jesus Said … John 13:12-15 Traveling Companions Part 2 - Baggage Check by Ryan Joy (SERMON) “Baggage Check” Lesson Graphics (PDF) The Primes: How Any Group Can Solve Any Problem by Chris McGoff (BOOK) The Lea...
Feb 22, 2019•37 min•Ep. 3
This week we’re all about habits! How do you get a good habit to stick, why is a sin habit so hard to shake, and what kind of habits did Jesus have? We’ve had habits on the brain lately as we both have been reading James Clear’s new book, so we’re examining our own habits and diving into God’s wisdom on this practical subject. Plus Bryan reacts to Jesus’ words on God filling us up to overflowing from Luke 6:38 , and Ryan shares why his son can’t seem to shake the thumb-sucking habit. Join us for...
Feb 15, 2019•40 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Bible Geeks podcast. We’re starting from square one by introducing ourselves and laying out our vision for the show. We also discuss the childlike response that Jesus demands of us in order to receive the kingdom of God from Mark 10:14-16 . Thanks for subscribing and listening along! Show Notes: Jesus Said ... Mark 10:14-16 North church of Christ (SITE) Monte Vista church of Christ (SITE) Hugh Acheson Stirs The Pot: Ep. 1 - Tom Colicchio Heats Up Leftovers...
Feb 08, 2019•22 min•Ep. 1
