Does the Bible endorse polygamy? What does true loyalty look like? Why does God punish us for our sins? In today's episode, Keith shares how 2 Samuel 15:13-37 encourages us to be loyal to God, who has taken the consequences of our sin on himself. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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...
Jun 30, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1232
What's the cost of reaching for the crown? Has deception twisted your life up? Are you facing your sin? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 2 Samuel 15:1-12 encourages us to let God wear the crown in our lives. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Your support makes TMBT possible. ...
Jun 27, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1231
Does passivity tempt you? Do you act or react? Are you willing to take responsibility? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 2 Samuel 14 encourages us to repent of our passivity and turn to the God of action, who sets us free to do right in the world. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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 pl...
Jun 26, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1230
Do you suffer from sinful insanity? Do you keep returning to your sin and expecting a different result? Can I ever be obedient enough to earn God's favor? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 2 Samuel 13:23-39 reminds us that on our own, we are cursed, but in Christ, we are set free from sinful insanity. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2...
Jun 25, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1229
Why does God allow generational sins to continue? What does genuine repentance look like? Are we trapped in our sin cycles? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 2 Samuel 13:1-22 reminds us that God's grace has set us free in Christ. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Your support...
Jun 24, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1228
Should we still use the word "sin"? Do you make excuses for your sin, or do you own them? What's the difference between the consequences of sin and the punishment for sin? In today's episode, Keith shares how 2 Samuel 12:16-31 encourages us to bring our burden of sin to the cross, where we find forgiveness. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 &...
Jun 23, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1227
Are you minding the gaps of sin in your life? Is there a chasm between who you think you are and who you really are? Do you see the exposure of your sin as a gift from God? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 2 Samuel 12:1-15 encourages us to face our gaps of sin with humility so that we might find God's grace. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 &...
Jun 20, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1226
Do you saunter? How does your perception of the world shape how you act? Are your desires pure? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 2 Samuel 11 encourages us to see the world as God does: charged with his glory. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Your support makes TMBT possib...
Jun 19, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1225
Do you suffer from deep shame? Will God forgive my worst sins? Is there freedom from my guilt? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 2 Samuel 10 reminds us that because Jesus bore our shame on the cross, we can live in freedom. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Your support make...
Jun 18, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1224
What does God's grace look like? What is the correct response? How do we see Jesus's mercy in the story of David and Mephibosheth? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 2 Samuel 9 reminds us of the amazing grace of our God. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Your support makes TMB...
Jun 17, 2025•6 min•Ep. 1223
What did Jesus teach about? Do you attribute success to yourself or God? How does God establish his kingdom? In today's episode, Keith shares how 2 Samuel 8 foreshadows the kingdom of God that Jesus would ultimately bring. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Your support makes TMB...
Jun 16, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1222
What keeps you from prayer? Are you independent or dependent? Where does biblical gratitude come from? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 2 Samuel 7:18-29 encourages us to depend on God's grace for everything. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Your support makes TMBT possible. ...
Jun 13, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1221
Does God treat us with normal relational economics? What's the motive for obedience in the Christian life? Have you accepted God's unconditioned love? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 2 Samuel 7:1-17 reminds us of God's amazing grace for us. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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 no...
Jun 12, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1220
Do you follow trends? Should leaders show humility? Do you care more about the world's opinion or God's? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 2 Samuel 6:12-23 encourages us to choose the humble way of Jesus. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Your support makes TMBT possible. Te...
Jun 11, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1219
Are you consistently getting in God's Word? Is there a problem with Bible apps? What's one step you can take toward experiencing God? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 2 Samuel 6:1-11 encourages us to ground our lives in Scripture. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Your suppo...
Jun 10, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1218
Do you depend on God to fight your battles? Do you let God lead your everyday life? What does spiritual maturity look like? In today's episode, Keith shares how 2 Samuel 5:17-25 encourages us to trust King Jesus to fight our battles. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Your suppor...
Jun 09, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1217
Are you optimizing yourself to death? Are you exhausted by your constant attempts to improve? What does real growth look like? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 2 Samuel 5:1-16 reminds us that true improvement is a deeper dependence on God. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Yo...
Jun 06, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1216
How did the Israelites think about war and crime? How does a good king respond to corruption? Do you judge with partiality? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 2 Samuel 4 reminds us of Jesus's perfect justice and mercy. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Your support makes TMB...
Jun 05, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1215
Do you have mixed motives? Are you self-sacrificial? Do you look to the interest of others? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 2 Samuel 3:26-39 reminds us of Jesus' pure, self-sacrificial motives. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute ...
Jun 04, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1214
Can God use messy people? What does it mean to be a fool? Do you need a rescuer? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 2 Samuel 3:1-25 reminds us that God loves to rescue sinful people like us. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible T...
Jun 03, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1213
Do you read the Bible like it's Aesop's Fables? Do you trust that God will keep his promises? Are you comfortable living in the gray? In today's episode, Keith shares how the tension in 2 Samuel 2:12-32 points us to the ultimate resolution found in King Jesus. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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...
Jun 02, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1212
What was David's first move as king of Israel? What does David's first action as king say about his future reign? Do you withhold good from others? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 2 Samuel 2:1-11 encourages us to give others the love we have received from Jesus freely. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Dow...
May 30, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1211
Do you have close friendships? Were David and Jonathan in a homosexual relationship? What does it look like to be a Christlike friend? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 2 Samuel 1:17-27 encourages us to pursue the deep, meaningful relationships we were created for. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Downlo...
May 29, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1210
Do you rejoice at the downfall of others? Why does David put the messenger to death? Are you only concerned with your well-being? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 2 Samuel 1:1-16 encourages us to see ourselves within God's narrative, submissive to his commands. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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...
May 28, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1209
What can we learn from Saul's death? What does repentance look like? Is your love for Jesus growing? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 1 Samuel 31 warns us against letting our hearts grow harder over the years. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Your support makes TMBT possibl...
May 27, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1208
Is the New Testament better than the Old Testament? Are you building your house like Saul or David? Are you generous? In today's episode, Keith shares how 1 Samuel 30:16-30 encourages us to follow David, building our house on God's generosity. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Y...
May 26, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1207
Do you have an extremophile faith? Do you have faith that withstands exile? How do we find strength in God? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Samuel 30:1-15 encourages us to keep our hope in God even in difficult circumstances. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Your support ...
May 23, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1206
Is there any good in disappointing news? How does God use our pain for good? Why does God say "no"? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Samuel 29 encourages us to trust that God is working all things, even the worst of news, for the good of those who love him. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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...
May 22, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1205
Does 1 Samuel 28 condone mediums and diviners? Do you ignore the supernatural? Where should we look for answers? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 28 encourages us to depend on the one true God alone. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Your support makes TMBT possibl...
May 21, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1204
Have you ever found yourself spiritually lost? Am I ever too far for God to find me? Will God be faithful? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 1 Samuel 27 reminds us that God's mercy can always track us down and bring us home. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! 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. Your support make...
May 20, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1203
