Are you in danger? How can we be delivered from sin? What do you long for? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Psalm 130 reminds us that despite our sin, God has defeated evil and rescued us from the kingdom of darkness. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign up now to receive your free Advent calen...
Dec 04, 2024•10 min•Ep. 1084
Are you prone to wander? Does God care about oppression? Do you have an Ebenezer? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Psalm 129 reminds us that we are blessed even when oppressed because nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign up now to receive y...
Dec 03, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1083
How do we live the blessed life? Is your reverence for God evident in your relationships? Are you leaving an impact in the world? In today's episode, Keith shares how Psalm 128 encourages us to live the blessed life through reverence, relationships, and reach. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign up...
Dec 02, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1082
Are you building your life without a blueprint? Does your life reflect the fact that you are a beloved child of God? Are you laboring in vain? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Psalm 127 encourages us to trust God's blueprint for our lives. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign up now to receive yo...
Nov 29, 2024•14 min•Ep. 1081
Should our morals change with our circumstances? Do the ends justify the means? Are you trusting God's definition of good and evil? In today's episode, Patrick shares how J.R.R. Tolkien's story and Psalm 126 show us the power of obeying the unchanging God of history. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. ...
Nov 28, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1080
What do the mountains teach us about God? Does eternity sound tiring to you? Do you trust our future hope of peace? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Psalm 125 encourages us to put our trust in the God who surrounds us. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign up now to receive your free Advent cale...
Nov 27, 2024•11 min•Ep. 1079
Are the eyes of your heart set on God? Is God with us in the frustrating moments? Are you cultivating gratitude? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Psalm 124 encourages us to see God's hand working through each moment of our lives. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign up now to receive your free A...
Nov 26, 2024•7 min•Ep. 1078
How do you approach God? Who are you serving? What is true freedom? In today's episode, Keith shares how Psalm 123 encourages us to see God as our gracious Master. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign up now to receive your free Advent calendar! Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Tal...
Nov 25, 2024•10 min•Ep. 1077
For many Christians, fitting into the current cultural moment just feels…hard! From 40 million people having left the church in the last 25 years to less than half of U.S. adults identifying as Protestants or church attendees, one thing is clear: Christians are outsiders. But is that such a bad thing? Should we fear missing out, or consider it a joy? On today’s episode, Keith and Patrick make a special announcement: They wrote another book! Coming in January 2025, Joyful Outsiders: 6 Ways to Fol...
Nov 23, 2024•41 min
Are you on the journey of faith? What's your reason for moving forward in the journey of faith? Is your journey more about God or you? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Psalm 122 encourages us to see our walk of faith as a journey, leading us closer to Jesus. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign u...
Nov 22, 2024•12 min•Ep. 1076
What kind of father is God? Disappointed? Holier than thou? Neglectful? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Psalm 121 reminds us that God is a father that is engaged and interested in you. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign up now to receive your free Advent calendar! Your support makes TMBT po...
Nov 21, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1075
Are you homesick? Do you long to dwell in peace? Have you gotten too comfortable in your present life? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Psalm 120 reminds us that, one day, we will be home with God once again. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign up now to receive your free Advent calendar! Your...
Nov 20, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1074
What do you think will complete you? Do you look to God's Word for wisdom, answers, and delight? Is Scripture shaping your heart? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Psalm 119 encourages us to see God's Word as a lamp for our feet. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign up now to receive your free Ad...
Nov 19, 2024•7 min•Ep. 1073
How can I be joyful during hardships? Have you made God your refuge? How does a Christian live a victorious life? In today's episode, Keith shares how Psalm 118 gives us 7 reasons for why we can rejoice no matter our circumstances. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign up now to receive your free Adv...
Nov 18, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1072
Is plot paralysis keeping you from participating in God's story? Are you living as if you're the main character? Do you know your part within God's story? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Psalm 117 encourages us to participate as conduits of God's steadfast love in our world. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Je...
Nov 15, 2024•14 min•Ep. 1071
Everyone has needs. Are you ignoring your neediness for the idol of self-reliance? Are you bringing your needs to the Lord? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Psalm 116 encourages us to recognize our neediness and bring it to the feet of the God who can provide. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. S...
Nov 14, 2024•8 min•Ep. 1070
Do you thank yourself or your God? Are you worshipping lifeless idols? Do you recognize the magnitude of who God is? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Psalm 115 encourages us to worship the God who breathed life into existence. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign up now to receive your free Adv...
Nov 13, 2024•12 min•Ep. 1069
Are you in a crisis? Are you giving your oxygen to things that God is control of? How can we be grounded in peace when our lives are shaken? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Psalm 114 encourages us to remember that God is in control, even in our crises. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign up no...
Nov 12, 2024•8 min•Ep. 1068
Do you praise persistently? How can we praise God when times are hard? Do you see your spiritual poverty? In today's episode, Keith shares how Praise 113 gives us three P's of praise: Persistent, Position, and Poor. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign up now to receive your free Advent calendar! Yo...
Nov 11, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1067
What's the "lung" of a city? What does it mean to be blessed? Are you extending God's light into your community? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Psalm 112 encourages us to receive the blessing of God and share it with the world around us. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign up now to receive yo...
Nov 08, 2024•12 min•Ep. 1066
Are there sins you're still struggling with? Does your sin wake you up to your own weakness? Do your weaknesses lead you back to the feet of Jesus? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Psalm 111 encourages us to continually ask God for the help only He can provide. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. ...
Nov 07, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1065
We love a good story. And no story compares to the one, unified story of the Bible. In today's episode, Jensen shares how the King that David speaks of in Psalm 110 is the King we ultimately find in Jesus. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign up now to receive your free Advent calendar! Your support...
Nov 06, 2024•13 min•Ep. 1064
What's an imprecatory psalm? Are you honest about your own sin? Are you living a surrendered life? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Psalm 109 encourages us to let our anger lead us to the feet of Jesus. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy that Jesus offers. Sign up now to receive your free Advent calendar! Your suppor...
Nov 05, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1063
Why does God give us more than we can handle? How do you react when you're surrounded by enemies? Do you pray? In today's episode, Keith shares how Psalm 108 encourages us to bring our troubles to God in prayer. Prepare your heart this Advent with the 2024 TMBT Advent Calendar! Each day, receive a new prompt for Scripture, prayer, and reflection—designed to help you slow down and reflect on the Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy, that Jesus offers. Sign up now to receive your free Advent calendar! Read ...
Nov 04, 2024•8 min•Ep. 1052
What is wisdom? How are you experiencing the feeling of longing? Are you eternally curious? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Psalm 107 encourages us to have hearts that are open to God's wisdom for our lives. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psalms, Chronicles, Proverbs, Daniel, Ruth and more! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded ...
Nov 01, 2024•15 min•Ep. 1061
Is the Bible pro-sex or anti-sex? Is sex something you celebrate? How do wisdom and sex work together? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Song of Songs encourages us to see sex in marriage as a gift of God that glorifies Him. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psalms, Chronicles, Proverbs, Daniel, Ruth and more! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks ...
Oct 31, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1060
Is Proverbs 31 for women only? Are you working hard to care for the people in your life? Are you dependable? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Proverbs 31 gives us a picture of the beauty of wisdom displayed in the life of a woman. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psalms, Chronicles, Proverbs, Daniel, Ruth and more! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible ...
Oct 30, 2024•11 min•Ep. 1059
What is the key to happiness? Is it wrong to enjoy my life? Should we pray for a happy life? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Proverbs 30 encourages us to enjoy the gifts in our lives by knowing that the Giver is greater than them all. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psalms, Chronicles, Proverbs, Daniel, Ruth and more! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bi...
Oct 29, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1058
Are you addicted to approval? Are you exhausted from the ups and downs of other people's opinions? How do we get out of the trap of approval? In today's episode, Keith shares how Proverbs 29 encourages us to live into the approval we already have in Christ. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psalms, Chronicles, Proverbs, Daniel, Ruth and more! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possi...
Oct 28, 2024•10 min•Ep. 1057
Do you have an evil or healthy eye? Are you hurrying after wealth? Do you need money or to meet your Maker? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Proverbs 28 reminds us that our greatest desire is for the security that only God can provide. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psalms, Chronicles, Proverbs, Daniel, Ruth and more! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bib...
Oct 25, 2024•11 min•Ep. 1056
