Are you trying to manipulate God? Does God need us? Why did Jesus give his life? In today's episode, guest host, Luke Simon, shares how 1 Samuel 5 reminds us of the good news that God cannot be controlled. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! 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 B...
Apr 07, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1172
Are you undervaluing God? Have you lost Life itself? What's keeping you from slowing down? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Samuel 4:12-22 encourages us to slow down and appreciate God's glory. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! 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 Ta...
Apr 04, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1171
Are there sacred objects? Do you have a mechanistic faith? Do you treat God like a vending machine? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 4:1-11 encourages us to fear God and enjoy his presence. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! 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 Bib...
Apr 03, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1170
What does an obedient life look like? What made Samuel a prophet? How can we grow in faithfulness? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 3 encourages us to hear God's word and obey. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! 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 Talks is a...
Apr 02, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1169
What are you doing to give one person true happiness? Where does spiritual growth start? How can we be happier? In today's episode, Tanya looks at 1 Samuel 2:22-36, reminding us that true happiness comes from praising God. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! 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 possi...
Apr 01, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1168
What's your greatest enemy? Is it external or internal? Are you hardening your heart? In today's episode, guest host, Luke Simon, shares how 1 Samuel 2:12-21 encourages us to take the path of Samuel, growing in faith and obedience. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! 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 T...
Mar 31, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1167
To experience reorientation towards God, you have to experience disorientation first. How do things work in God's economy? What part of Hannah's prayer is disorienting to you? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Hannah's Prayer in 1 Samuel 2:1-11 points us to the King we long for. If you're listening on Spotify, please feel free to comment below one takeaway from today's episode! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and...
Mar 28, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1166
How has God shown himself to you? Are you refusing to obey and choosing to remain blind? Do you explain away miracles? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Samuel 1:21-28 encourages us to open our eyes to God's work in our lives. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! 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...
Mar 27, 2025•14 min•Ep. 1165
Are you a fixer? Do you give advice before it's requested? Are you uncomfortable living in the tension? In today's episode, Jensen looks at 1 Samuel 1:1-20, reminding us that God is in control, and he doesn't always fix things as quick as we'd like. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! 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...
Mar 26, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1164
Have women benefitted from the sexual revolution? Is the Christian sexual ethic good for women? How can we love our female neighbors? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Judges 21 reminds us of our holy, pure, and loving God. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! 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 p...
Mar 25, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1163
How great was the debt that Jesus paid? Do you understand the depth of your sin? How do you learn to forgive? In today's episode, Keith shares how Judges 20 encourages us to be in continual awe of the forgiveness of God. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! 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...
Mar 24, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1162
What's the point of Judges 19? How should we react to such disgusting sexual violence? Does your heart break for victims of injustice? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Judges 19:22-30 encourages us to see, feel, and live with the love of God. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! 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 s...
Mar 21, 2025•14 min•Ep. 1161
If God came to you in a vision, commanding you to give up everything for him, would you do it? You might assume you would, but are you sure? Or are there parts of your life you'd still want to hold back from God? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Judges 19:1-21 encourages us to surrender everything to King Jesus. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 &...
Mar 20, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1160
How do believers end up straying from God? Do you shape God in your own image? Are your choices leading you closer to Jesus? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Judges 18 encourages us to live knowing that there is a King on the throne. We love to hear from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below and tell us your biggest takeaway from today's episode. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 &a...
Mar 19, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1159
Are you constantly wanting more? Do you believe the false promises of our culture? What's your formula for happiness? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Judges 17 gives us the worst formula for happiness. We love to hear from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below and tell us your biggest takeaway from today's episode. 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 readi...
Mar 18, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1158
God draws straight lines with crooked sticks. This is good news for us because we are messy people. Does your sin ever paralyze you as if God can't use you? In today's episode, Keith shares how Judges 16:23-31 reminds us that God can use messy people and encourages us to resist sin. We love to hear from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below and tell us your biggest takeaway from today's episode. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Boo...
Mar 17, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1157
Do you have main character syndrome? Is God a mere sidekick? What's the source of your strength? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Judges 16:1-22 reminds us that God, the true main character, doesn't give up on us despite our selfishness. We love to hear from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below and tell us your biggest takeaway from today's episode. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 ...
Mar 14, 2025•13 min•Ep. 1156
Who did Samson worship? Are you self-consumed? Do you submit yourself to God's law? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Judges 15 reminds us of our deep need for our sacrificial King. We love to hear from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below and tell us your biggest takeaway from today's episode. 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 su...
Mar 13, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1155
Growing up, you might have been taught that Samson was a hero. But is that true? Was Samson someone we should mirror? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Judges 14reminds us that God can use messy people for good. We love to hear from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below and tell us your biggest takeaway from today's episode. 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...
Mar 12, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1154
Do you worship the wrong hero? Do you determine good and evil based on your feelings? Was Samson faithful or disobedient? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Judges 13 encourages us to save our worship for the hero that truly saves: Jesus. We love to hear from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below and tell us your biggest takeaway from today's episode. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 ...
Mar 11, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1153
How can you tell if someone is a Christian? Do you withhold grace from fellow Christians? How should we handle disagreements within the church? In today's episode, Keith shares how Judges 12 encourages us to stand out as Christians by loving one another. We love to hear from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below and tell us your biggest takeaway from today's episode. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 ...
Mar 10, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1152
Is winning always worth it? What are you losing for the sake of winning? What fake victories are you falling for? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Judges 11:29-40 forces us to consider if, in the pursuit of the world, we have forfeited our soul. 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 Talks is a crowd-funded project. ...
Mar 07, 2025•13 min•Ep. 1151
We love freedom, and we despise kings. But everyone worships a king. Who sits on the throne of your heart? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Judges 11:1-28 encourages us to worship the one true King of Kings. 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 Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more peop...
Mar 06, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1150
Are words of affirmation enough? Is your faith merely lip service? Do you truly love Jesus? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Judges 10 encourages us walk in the faith we proclaim. We love hearing from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below to let us know 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 TM...
Mar 05, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1149
What would happen if you got what you wanted? Is God absent when our misplaced desires seem to reward us? How has God saved you from yourself? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Judges 9:22-57 reminds us that God is the only one who can fulfill our desires. We love hearing from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below to let us know 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,...
Mar 04, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1148
What makes a good leader? What leadership qualities does God desire? Who has the ultimate authority? In today's episode, Keith shares how Judges 9:1-21 encourages us to be good leaders where God has placed us. We love hearing from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below to let us know 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 n...
Mar 03, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1147
Have you settled for a false finish line? What are the snares or traps in your life? Is God ever finished with us? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Judges 8:22-35 should convict us back into dependence upon God. 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 Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more peo...
Feb 28, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1146
According to the Bible, division is one of the greatest threats to your faith. What leads us to be divisive? How should we react to divisiveness? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Judges 8:1-21 encourages us to live out Jesus's prayer for unity. 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 Talks is a crowd-funded project...
Feb 27, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1145
We live in a culture that glorifies fighting. But where does our desire to fight come from? Is there a different way to fight? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Judges 7:9-25 encourages us to fight for Jesus' kingdom in a counter-cultural way. 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 Talks is a crowd-funded project. J...
Feb 26, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1144
How do you respond to a challenge? Do you put your head down and push through? Or do you retreat and give up? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Judges 7:1-8 encourages us to choose the third option: honesty and engagement. 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 Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to rea...
Feb 25, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1143
