Truth Seekers: Bible Stories for Kids is a podcast for children (and adults) of all ages that journeys through the stories of the Bible. My name is Sherilyn Grant, and I am the host of the podcast. We start our way at the very beginning and walk our way through the Old and New Testament. The mission of the podcast is to help children see the individual stories of the Bible as part of one large story that reveals God's redemptive plan to rescue and restore us back to Himself. I pray that through the telling and reading of God's Word, you and your family will understand more clearly God's plan for salvation, His deep love for us, and how we can apply His truth to our lives. You can follow Truth Seekers on Facebook and Instagram at @truth.seekers.podcast.for.kids
#222: The Rich Man and Lazarus (Learning to Use our Money and Resources for the Kingdom of God)
Luke 16. Jesus told parables on money throughout His time on earth because He knew the power money could hold on people. Of all the false gods in this world, money is a strict master. No amount of money can save us, and those who have all the money they could ever need, find that joy is something they still lack without Jesus. Jesus provides everything we could ever need, and He will bless us as we use our money and resources for things of eternal value.Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
10/21/2024 • 20 minutes, 31 seconds
#221: The Prodigal Son
Jesus tells a series of three parables about the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. Clearly God is a God who longs to be reunited with those who are separated from Him. The story of the prodigal son is one that gives an intimate look into the heart of a Heavenly Father who waits and watches for the lost to return home. He is always drawing us, longing for reconciliation. He is a God who is compassionate, slow to anger, and ready to forgive. Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
10/7/2024 • 13 minutes, 55 seconds
#220: Praying the Bible (John 14:15-21: The Helper)
Jesus gave one of the most amazing promises before He left this earth to return to His Father. He promised that those who put their faith in Him would receive a Helper! Jesus did not abandon us or leave us alone to face the hardships of this world. He gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit lives in us and is there to point us to Jesus, remind us of truth, and to lead us and guide us. The more we read the Bible, the more we will learn to hear His voice.Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
9/30/2024 • 11 minutes, 31 seconds
#219: The Cost of Following Jesus (For me to Live, is Christ)
The world places self-love as the most important. The world says that "I" am the most important and what "I" want is all that matters. Jesus teaches a different Gospel. His Gospel is one that sets us free from the bondage of self. To live for Jesus and to surrender to His Lordship is the place where true peace and fulfillment can be found.Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
9/16/2024 • 12 minutes, 24 seconds
#218: The Parable of the Great Banquet (An Invitation)
Luke 14. Jesus told the parable of the Great Banquet. God has sent out the invitation through His Son, but the cares of this world have kept many from accepting His invitation. Entrance to the Great Banquet can only come through faith in Jesus Christ. He is our invitation to salvation. Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
9/3/2024 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds
#217: Jesus Heals the Crippled Woman (The Truth Will Set You Free)
There are many who live bound to sin and shame. There are many who live bound to fear and guilt and depression. If the New Testament is clear on anything, it is clear that Jesus came to set us free. For those who have put their faith in Him, freedom is yours, and for those who haven't, while it is still today, put your faith in Him and He has promised to set you free. Salvation is freedom from despair, death, depression and so much more. Those who are in Christ Jesus have been set free unto life!Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
8/19/2024 • 13 minutes, 49 seconds
#216: Praying the Bible (Matthew 7:24-27: Build Your Life on a Firm Foundation)
Jesus made it clear that those who not only hear what He says, but also does what He says, are like those who build their house on a firm foundation. The storms of life will come, but when we have built our foundation on Jesus, nothing will be able to shake us. Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
8/7/2024 • 12 minutes, 49 seconds
Summer Series: Influencers for Jesus (Blessed are the Persecuted)
Jesus made a point to include this blessings as part of the Beatitudes. He knew that His followers would be persecuted, but He also knew that those who would hold fast to the end, would receive the blessing of the Kingdom of God. Let us hold fast to the faith we profess, for there is blessing in persecution.Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
7/21/2024 • 13 minutes
Summer Series: Influencers for Jesus (Blessed are the Peacemakers)
Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and as we follow Him, we will know His peace and be able to bring His peace into every situation and relationship we face. To be a Peacemaker is to be a child of God. Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
7/20/2024 • 6 minutes, 53 seconds
Summer Series: Influencers for Jesus (Blessed are the Pure in Heart)
When we make Jesus our Lord and Savior, He washes us clean and places His robes of righteousness and purity upon us. As we walk in Him, we walk in purity. We cannot have a pure heart without Him. Having a pure heart also means keeping our hearts soft and free of bitterness when hard times come. Guarding our thoughts will help to guard our hearts. As we keep our hearts pure, this will be a way that others will see Jesus in us.
7/19/2024 • 10 minutes, 9 seconds
Summer Series: Influencers for Jesus (Blessed are the Merciful)
When we genuinely experience the mercy of God, we are able to extend that same mercy. Those who are merciful reflect the heart of God to a world lost in darkness. Revenge, hardness of heart and bitterness will lead to death and depression, but mercy leads to more mercy. It's one of the most beautiful gifts that reflects the heart of God.
7/18/2024 • 6 minutes, 36 seconds
Summer Series: Influencers for Jesus (Blessed are Those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness)
Elijah was man with a fire and a hunger for the things of God. He could not stand by and watch evil and idolatry become the way of the people of God. To hunger and thirst after righteousness is to hunger and thirst after Jesus and it is the foundation of our walk with Him.
7/17/2024 • 9 minutes, 2 seconds
Summer Series: Influencers for Jesus (Blessed are the Meek)
Many people today would define meekness as "weakness." But nothing could be further from the truth. To be meek is to be like Jesus. To be meek is to be humble, to refrain from pride. As followers of Jesus, we are called to be meek in the midst of a self-absorbed world. Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
7/16/2024 • 11 minutes, 51 seconds
Summer Series: Influencers for Jesus (Blessed are Those Who Mourn)
Jesus spoke about those who mourn. He said that those who mourn will be comforted. We serve a God who cares about what concerns us. Those who have been redeemed and saved from sin, are grieved when they see sin and wickedness in the world. Followers of Jesus mourn over the effects of sin on this world. But we don't stay in a place of sadness. We trust that Jesus has conquered sin and death, and one day, we will see the fullness of His victory. As we follow Jesus, may our hearts be soft and grieve over what grieves the heart of God.Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
7/15/2024 • 10 minutes, 55 seconds
Summer Series: Influencers for Jesus (Blessed are the Poor in Spirit)
The first Beatitude that Jesus gave us in His Sermon on the Mount is about those who are poor in spirit. To be poor in spirit means to understand that in ourselves, we have nothing. Without Jesus, we are poor in spirit. We can do nothing without Him. An influencer for Jesus is one that relies completely on Jesus. In this episode we look at the life of Esther as a woman who was poor in spirit and knew she could not save her people in her own strength. She relied completely on Yahweh, the One, True and Living God.Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
7/14/2024 • 10 minutes
Summer Series: Influencers for Jesus (Introduction)
In today's episode, we begin our discussion on what it means to be an influencer. You don't have to have to be famous to be an influencer. Jesus has called all who follow Him to influence the world around us for His glory. In this episode, we read through the eight Beatitudes that Jesus gave us in His Sermon on the Mount. Are you ready to be an influencer for Jesus?Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
7/13/2024 • 4 minutes, 57 seconds
SUMMER SERIES ANNOUNCEMENT!
It's hot outside. Grab a popsicle and come inside for a summer series on the Beatitudes. This Saturday, July 13th, we will begin an eight day series that will cover each of the Beatitudes Jesus gave during His Sermon on the Mount. The series is called: Influencers for Jesus. Do you know what it means to be an influencer? Do you know that YOU can be an influencer for Jesus? Be sure to join us this Saturday for our summer series on the Beatitudes!Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
7/10/2024 • 1 minute, 29 seconds
#215: The Parable of the Rich Fool (Seek God's Kingdom)
Luke 12:13-34.Jesus called the man who became rich in this life but not rich towards God a fool. There is nothing wrong with saving and building wealth, but if that is all we seek for our salvation and security, then we are considered fools. To be rich towards God is to seek Him first in all things, His righteousness, and all the things we need will be added unto us. God has promised He would provide as we put our trust in Him. It's time to do a heart check to see where our desires lie. Do you desire Jesus above all else?Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
7/9/2024 • 10 minutes, 9 seconds
#214: Mary and Martha (Sitting at the Feet of Jesus)
Mary and Martha were sisters, but were very different people. Mary recognized that Jesus would only be with them for a brief time, and so she chose to place all of her attention upon Jesus by sitting at His feet. Jesus gently rebuked Martha that she had let the worries and anxieties of life become distractions. May we never be so distracted that we fail to see that Jesus is right in our midst, wanting to spend time with us. That is the better choice.Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
7/2/2024 • 14 minutes, 23 seconds
#213: The Syrophoenician Woman's Faith (Let go of doubt and put your faith in Jesus.)
Mark 7:24-37The Syrophoenician mother had a desperate faith. Her faith would not let go of Jesus. She had heard of and possibly seen His great miracles. She could not and would not believe that a power that great and that loving would be limited to one people group. The faith of the Syrophoenician woman caught the attention of Jesus. She wasn't the only woman in the New Testament to amaze Jesus with such faith. Clearly, Jesus values our faith. Don't give up. Without faith, it's impossible to please God. Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
6/23/2024 • 15 minutes, 41 seconds
#212: Praying the Bible (Matthew 5:1-12: The Beatitudes)
In today's episodes, we learn the final and last two Beatitudes that Jesus gave during His Sermon on the Mount. Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
6/13/2024 • 9 minutes, 59 seconds
#211: The Healing at the Pool (Look to Jesus for Your Help)
John 5. The man had been waiting for his healing for 38 years. In an instant, Jesus saw Him and healed Him. Jesus sees you in your waiting. He has not forgotten you. He is ready and willing to help. Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
5/27/2024 • 10 minutes, 26 seconds
#210: The Samaritan Woman (Springs of Living Water: Jesus is all you Need)
John 4. The Samaritan woman did not realize that she was talking to Jesus, the Son of God, the Messiah who had come to save the world. What Jesus offered to her, He offers to us today...living water. That living water is the Holy Spirit living inside of us. The Holy Spirit fulfills our every need. He is hope in dark times. He is healer and comforter. He is life. For those who put their trust in Jesus, they will never thirst again.Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
5/19/2024 • 16 minutes, 24 seconds
#209: Praying the Bible (Matthew 5:1-12: The Beatitudes)
In this episode, we discuss the fourth, fifth and sixth beatitude that Jesus gave in His Sermon on the Mount. Jesus teaches us what it looks like to follow Him through the beatitudes. Because of the Beatitudes, we know more of what God values and what is close to His heart. We also learn more about Him!Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
5/14/2024 • 10 minutes, 30 seconds
#208: Jesus Teaches Nicodemus (For God so Loved the World)
John 3. One of the most powerful conversations in the New Testament is when Jesus told Nicodemus he must be "born again" to enter the kingdom of God. What does it mean to be born again? Jesus explained that those who are born again are born of the Spirit. When we put our faith in Jesus, we receive new life, eternal life. This life in the Spirit gives us authority as children of God to live for Him and glorify His name until He returns!Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
4/28/2024 • 14 minutes
#207: John the Baptist: Living Boldy for Jesus
Matthew 14:1-12. John the Baptist was not afraid to call out sin and speak the truth, even when it meant being thrown in prison. He lived his life faithfully as a servant of the Lord, even to the very end. Life may not look how we plan or think it should, but as we put our faith and hope in Jesus, He is working all things for good. We cannot see it with our physical eyes, but the kingdom of God is for all who believe in Jesus, and the kingdom of God is one of righteousness, peace and joy. It is unshakeable and eternal. John's life did not end in fame and accolades, but Jesus said that John was the greatest of all men. John's commitment to righteousness and truth made him a voice speaking truth and light into the darkness.
4/21/2024 • 15 minutes, 6 seconds
#206: The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (The Kingdom of God is Full of Grace)
Matthew 20:1-16. Jesus gave many parables that teach us what the kingdom of God is like. In this parable, we see how God is so gracious to extend His invitation of eternal life to those who put their faith in Jesus even up until the last hour of their life. God gives generously to all who would accept His Son as their Lord and Savior. Receive His invitation while it's still called Today. Even when we think we've messed up, or it's too late for us, God is extending His invitation to receive His gift of eternal life through His Son, Jesus.Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
4/9/2024 • 19 minutes, 9 seconds
Holy Week Series: Easter Sunday
Jesus didn't stay in the grave. He conquered death and defeated the powers of darkness. He is the reason we celebrate Easter!Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
3/31/2024 • 14 minutes, 29 seconds
Holy Week Series: The Longest Day
It appeared that all seemed lost. It seemed as though death had won. The disciples were afraid and unsure. Had it all been for nothing? Was it over? Sometimes, the wait seems unending, but God is always moving and working. Even when we cannot see behind the scenes, we must trust that He is in control! Sunday is on its way!Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
3/30/2024 • 11 minutes, 10 seconds
Holy Week Series: Good Friday
In today's episode, we learn why it is called, "Good Friday." Jesus, in obedience to His Father, went to the cross on our behalf. In carrying all of our sin, He took the punishment that was meant for us. Good Friday is the day we remember when Jesus took our sin, and in exchange, offered us new life. We will never know what it feels like to be separated from God, because Jesus was for us, and that is good news!Experience the grace and forgiveness of God as we learn about the good news of Good Friday.Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
3/29/2024 • 17 minutes, 9 seconds
Holy Week Series: The Lord's Supper
The Lord's Supper is the last Passover meal that Jesus had with His disciples before He died on the cross. Jesus did something different at this Passover meal that had never been done. He asked the disciples to eat from the bread and drink from the cup as an act of remembering what He was about to do. When we take communion, we are remembering, just as His disciples did, the work of the cross and the power of what it means for us that Jesus gave His life. Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
3/28/2024 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Holy Week Series: Judas Betrays Jesus
Jesus came to save us from our sin. Sin is what keeps us from God. The answer to sin is Jesus' death and resurrection. He forgives us and then calls us to, "Go and sin no more!"Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
3/27/2024 • 10 minutes, 21 seconds
Holy Week Series: The Great Banquet
The good news of the Gospel is that there is room at the table...room for all those who would accept the invitation. Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
3/26/2024 • 8 minutes, 36 seconds
Holy Week Series: Mary's Offering
When we realize what Jesus gave for us, we will want to give Him everything in return. Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
3/25/2024 • 10 minutes, 8 seconds
Holy Week Series: Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is the day we remember when Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey. God was in the details of this moment from before the creation of the world. He had prepared this day for His Son to fulfill the promise made to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. God would send someone from Eve's seed to crush the head of the serpent. He would send Himself, and He would be faithful to complete the work He started.Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
3/24/2024 • 11 minutes, 1 second
#205: Praying the Bible (Matthew 5:1-12: The Beatitudes)
Matthew 5:1-12. In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gave us specific characteristics of those who follow Him and the blessings they would receive. In today's episode, we look at the first three beatitudes and discuss what they mean for us as followers of Jesus. Jesus longs to bless us as we follow Him.Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
3/24/2024 • 12 minutes, 48 seconds
#204: The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant: Forgiving Others
Matthew 18:21-35.Jesus told a parable that illustrates what it means to forgive. We sometimes think that we have a right to hold onto unforgiveness when we are wronged, but when we become Christians, we become a part of the Kingdom of God, and forgiveness is the currency of the Kingdom of God. God commands that we forgive others because we have been so graciously forgiven. Who are we to make others repay for their sins against us when we have been released of the debt that we could never repay? This parable speaks of a serious truth for those who choose not to forgive. Unforgiveness blocks our relationship with God our Father, and we cannot move forward as followers of Jesus if we hold unforgiveness in our hearts. The Holy Spirit is able to help us to do this, not in our own strength, but by His power in us, can we forgive others when we are hurt and wronged.Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
3/11/2024 • 14 minutes, 18 seconds
#203: The Rich Young Ruler (Letting go of the worries of this life to follow Jesus)
Mark 10:13-31. Jesus calls us to surrender our whole lives to follow Him. Are there things you might be putting your faith in other than Jesus? Are there people you are placing as more important than Jesus? If Jesus asked you to choose Him first, would you be able to? The rich young man in the story was not able to give away all he had to follow Jesus. He loved his money too much. Anything that becomes more important than Jesus is an idol, a false god. God commands that we worship Him and Him alone. Are there possible idols in your heart that could be keeping you from fully surrendering to Jesus today? Let Him have everything, and in return He promises eternal life, hope, joy, peace and so much more. What Jesus has to offer is better than anything this world can offer.Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
2/26/2024 • 11 minutes, 54 seconds
#202: Praying the Bible (John 15:1-11: I Am the Vine)
Vineyards were grown everywhere in Israel during the time of Jesus. When He said, "I am the vine," His followers would have understand what a vine is and does. As the vine, Jesus gives us life. He produces the fruits of His Holy Spirit living in us. Without Him, we cannot bear fruit. He produces the fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control. As we remain in Him as the vine, He causes us to grow and look more like Him. Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
2/19/2024 • 15 minutes
#201: The Good Samaritan
Luke 10: 25-37. To follow Jesus is to follow Him in faith and action. We reflect Jesus to a hurting and broken world by what we say and do. The parable of The Good Samaritan shows us who our neighbor is. It is anyone who needs us when it is in our power and ability to help them. The Holy Spirit will enable us to love others with mercy and compassion just as Jesus has loved us.Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
2/12/2024 • 13 minutes, 24 seconds
#200: Who is the Greatest?
Mark 9:14-35. The disciples were arguing among themselves concerning who was the greatest. They were concerned about who had the most influence. Doesn't that sound like the world we live in today? Everyone wants to be an influencer, but who is willing to be a servant? In today's episode, we learn what it means to be the least in the Kingdom of God.Truth Seekers is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
2/4/2024 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds
#199: Praying the Bible (John 14:1-14: I am the Way the Truth and the Life)
John 14:1-14 Jesus IS the way, He IS the truth and He IS the life. He doesn’t just show us the way, or give us a version of the truth…He is the very definition. All we need can be found in Jesus!
1/28/2024 • 9 minutes, 32 seconds
#198: The Man Born Blind
John 9. Not everyone who encountered Jesus believed in Him. More than opening a blind man’s physical eyes, Jesus opened his spiritual eyes to see that He really was the Son of God, the Messiah, come to save the world. The pharisees simply could not get past their own pride. They had their own ideas …
1/22/2024 • 18 minutes, 47 seconds
Advent Series #24: The King is Coming
12/24/2023 • 5 minutes, 13 seconds
Advent Series #23: Following Jesus
12/23/2023 • 6 minutes, 12 seconds
Advent Series #22: The Candy Maker’s Gift
12/22/2023 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
Advent Series #21: The First Noel
12/21/2023 • 4 minutes, 49 seconds
Advent Series #20: What Gift Will I Give?
12/20/2023 • 4 minutes, 14 seconds
Advent Series #19: Choose to Believe
12/19/2023 • 4 minutes, 5 seconds
Advent Series #18: The Hope That is to Come
12/18/2023 • 4 minutes, 49 seconds
Advent Series #17: Wise Men Still Seek Him
12/17/2023 • 4 minutes, 8 seconds
Advent Series #16: The Treasure of Jesus
12/16/2023 • 4 minutes, 43 seconds
Advent Series #15: My Soul Rejoices
12/15/2023 • 3 minutes, 24 seconds
Advent Series #14: Glory to God in the Highest
12/14/2023 • 7 minutes, 37 seconds
Advent Series #13: Good Tidings of Great Joy
12/13/2023 • 5 minutes, 7 seconds
Advent Series #12: The Anointed One
12/12/2023 • 5 minutes, 51 seconds
Advent Series #11: The Lost Will Be Found
12/11/2023 • 4 minutes, 26 seconds
Advent Series #10: The Lord is my Shepherd
12/10/2023 • 6 minutes, 37 seconds
Advent Series #9: The Lamb
12/9/2023 • 5 minutes, 47 seconds
Advent Series #8: The Greatest Gift
12/8/2023 • 7 minutes, 1 second
Advent Series #7: A Humble King
12/7/2023 • 5 minutes, 54 seconds
Advent Series #6: A Thrill of Hope
12/6/2023 • 5 minutes, 10 seconds
Advent Series #6: An Eternal Kingdom
12/5/2023 • 6 minutes, 35 seconds
Advent Series #4: Emmanuel, God With Us
He is, Emmanuel, God with us!
12/4/2023 • 5 minutes, 7 seconds
Advent Series #3: Mary’s Song
12/3/2023 • 5 minutes, 57 seconds
Advent Series #2: Joy to the World
Joy to the world, the Lord has come!
12/2/2023 • 5 minutes, 45 seconds
Advent Series #1: Hopeful Waiting
Advent is a season of quieting our hearts to remember Jesus’ first come, but also to look forward to His second coming. It is a time of quiet hope…expectant hope, as we make space for Him in our hearts and lives.
12/1/2023 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
#197: The Transfiguration
Matthew 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-8; Luke 9:28-36 The second time in Jesus’ life when the Father speaks over Him. Jesus was approaching the time when His death and resurrection would be near. The transfiguration was a unique moment in Jesus time on earth that gives us a glimpse into the beauty and glory of Heaven. Jesus …
11/12/2023 • 13 minutes, 15 seconds
#196: Praying the Bible (John 11:17-44: I Am the Resurrection and the Life)
Jesus is life. We never have to fear death or what might happen to us in this life. We can live with anticipation and hope, that the God of all life will restore all things and make all things new. Our hope is in Him! Martha did not know that Jesus would raise her brother …
11/6/2023 • 17 minutes, 15 seconds
#195: Who Do You Say I Am?
Jesus began to speak to the disciples about His upcoming death and resurrection. When Peter stated that Jesus was the Messiah, He could not fully understand what that meant. Jesus came to save Israel in a way they were not expecting. Jesus asks all of us to answer this question…”Who do you say I am?” …
10/9/2023 • 15 minutes, 21 seconds
#194: What is Faith?
Without faith, it’s impossible to please God! These stories show us what is looks like to put our faith in Jesus. Even though we cannot see Him, we believe that He is real and He rewards those who seek Him!
9/10/2023 • 18 minutes, 10 seconds
#193: Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
Mark 6. Jesus shows us that He is God. Only God can take what little we have and multiply it for His glory!
9/4/2023 • 20 minutes, 37 seconds
#192: Praying the Bible (John 10:11-18: I am the Good Shepherd)
Jesus is not only the gate for the sheep to enter, He is the Good Shepherd who leads and disciplines and protects.
7/15/2023 • 6 minutes, 58 seconds
#191: The Healing of a Demon-Possessed Man
Even the demons knew who Jesus was. In this story, Jesus name is revealed, but not by man, the demon refers to Jesus as “Son of the Most High God.” We have nothing to fear from the enemy when we realize that enemy cowers under the power and authority of Jesus’ name. When we have …
7/10/2023 • 13 minutes, 59 seconds
#191: Jesus Calms the Storm
In every season, in every storm, He is faithful. He asks all those who follow Him, “Will you trust me, even in the storm?” He has promised to be with us in any storm, and He has the power to speak to the storms in your life and command them to be STILL. The disciples …
7/5/2023 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds
#190: Parables of Jesus: Kingdom Parables
Jesus told many parables, and many of those parables were about the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus wanted us to understand deep and spiritual truths about the Kingdom of God. He gave us many pictures and illustrations of what i means to be children of the Kingdom. We see in part now, but one day, we …
6/2/2023 • 14 minutes, 3 seconds
#189: Parables of Jesus: The Parable of the Weeds
Jesus told many parables to his disciples and followers to help them understand deep truth and to keep truth hidden from those who were enemies and unable to receive what Jesus came to offer. As we walk through different parables that Jesus told, may our ears be ever listening and our eyes ever seeing as …
5/31/2023 • 9 minutes, 59 seconds
#188: Parables of Jesus: The Parable of the Sower
Jesus told many parables to his disciples and followers to help them understand deep truth and to keep truth hidden from those who were enemies and unable to receive what Jesus came to offer. As we walk through different parables that Jesus told, may our ears be ever listening and our eyes ever seeing as …
5/29/2023 • 14 minutes, 49 seconds
#187: Praying the Bible (John 10:1-10: I Am the Gate)
John 10:1-10 “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to …
5/8/2023 • 14 minutes, 36 seconds
Holy Week: Easter Sunday
Because Jesus overcame death, so we too, as believers will overcome death. Jesus is the “Resurrection and the Life…those who believe in Him will not die, but have eternal life.” This is our promise in Jesus. As we are “In Him,” we have all that He has access to. He is our life. He is …
4/9/2023 • 14 minutes, 22 seconds
Holy Week: The Longest Day
Waiting is the hardest thing to do sometimes, but it’s in the waiting that God is working!
4/8/2023 • 11 minutes, 3 seconds
Holy Week: Good Friday
It’s called Good Friday for a reason!
4/7/2023 • 17 minutes, 3 seconds
Holy Week: The Lord’s Supper
4/6/2023 • 10 minutes, 18 seconds
Holy Week: Judas Betrays Jesus
4/5/2023 • 10 minutes, 15 seconds
Holy Week: The Great Banquet
4/4/2023 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Holy Week: Mary’s Offering
Mary gave all she had because of all that Jesus had given to her.
4/3/2023 • 10 minutes, 1 second
Holy Week: Palm Sunday
Join us as we journey thought the week before Jesus’ death and resurrection to celebrate the true meaning of Easter!
4/2/2023 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
#185: Jesus Teaches on Forgiveness
When we realize how much we’ve been forgiven, we will be able to forgive much.
3/13/2023 • 13 minutes, 18 seconds
#184: Praying the Bible (John 8:12; John 9:1-5: I Am the Light of the World)
Jesus said, “I am the Light of the World.” Only by Jesus, can we see what truth is. He is reality, and He illuminates all truth.
2/20/2023 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
#183: Touching the Hem of Jesus’ Garment
Mark 5:21-43. Jesus came as the Prince of Healers, but He also came as the Prince of Hope. He is the greatest happily ever after we will ever know. He longs that all should know the hope to which He has brought us. Release your discouragement today, and allow His hope to flood your heart.
2/12/2023 • 22 minutes, 10 seconds
#182: The Centurion’s Faith and the Widow’s Son
Luke 7. God is not so far removed from us that He does not know what we walk through. Immanuel, God with us, has come, and He is near to the brokenhearted. He sees our pain and our suffering and He is willing. Allow the Holy Spirit to come near today. Don’t let the pain …
1/29/2023 • 14 minutes, 37 seconds
#181: Jesus Heals the Paralyzed Man
Jesus had the power to forgive sins because He is God, and only God can forgive sins and wash us clean. The Pharisees could not see or believe that Jesus was God, so they considered this blasphemy. They were more concerned with being perfect than having a relationship with God.
1/17/2023 • 19 minutes, 12 seconds
#180: The Authority of Jesus
All authority from God had been given to Jesus. During Jesus’ earthly ministry, He revealed what the Kingdom of God looks like. He also revealed that He is WILLING. Do you feel far from Jesus today? He is willing to come near.
1/8/2023 • 17 minutes, 9 seconds
#179: Praying the Bible (John 6:32-40: I Am the Bread of Life)
Jesus gave us seven “I AM” statements in the book of John. Jesus echoes the covenant revelation of God as “I Am that I Am.” In His I AM statements, Jesus lets us know who He is and what He is like. The first statement we look at in today’s episode is His statement, “I …
1/2/2023 • 18 minutes, 35 seconds
#178: Jesus Fulfills Prophecy (Isaiah 61)
Luke 4 and Isaiah 61. Jesus went to His hometown of Nazareth to reveal to them that He was the promised Messiah that Isaiah had prophesied about in Isaiah 61. They could not believe it. They would not believe it, and because of their lack of faith, Jesus left Nazareth. What is our response to …
11/27/2022 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
#177: Jesus Calls the First Disciples
Mark 1, Matthew 4, Luke 5. Peter, Andrew, James and John did not have to think twice about whether or not they would follow Jesus. The Bible says, “immediately” they left everything and followed Him. It makes me wonder, does Jesus have my “immediately”? How often to I put Him off, delay my “yes” because …
11/14/2022 • 16 minutes, 19 seconds
#176: The Temptation of Jesus
Matthew 4. Jesus overcame the temptations of Satan by quoting Scripture. The power of the truth is something the enemy couldn’t do anything about. Eventually he gave up and left Jesus alone. All we need is the truth. We need it deep down in our spirit so that when the enemy comes in like a …
10/31/2022 • 12 minutes, 56 seconds
#175: Praying the Bible (Luke 6:46-49)
The Wise and Foolish Builders 46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. 48 They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation …
10/16/2022 • 6 minutes, 11 seconds
#174: John the Baptist Prepares the Way (The Baptism of Jesus)
Jesus came in the power of the Holy Spirit. He ushered in the Kingdom of God which enables us to draw near to the Father. Only in Jesus are we made whole. Only in Jesus are we made compete. Only in Jesus do we have access the most holy place. Jesus was and is …
10/2/2022 • 17 minutes, 7 seconds
#173: In My Father’s House
Luke 2. When we are introduced to Jesus, we must make a decision. Jesus revealed at the age of 12 that His Father was God. He recognized who He was at age 12. He knew He must be about His Father’s business. More revelation would come as He got older, but this causes us to …
9/18/2022 • 14 minutes, 59 seconds
#172: Praying the Bible (Psalm 18:1-19)
Psalm 18:1-19 I love you, Lord, my strength. 2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield[b] and the horn[c] of my salvation, my stronghold. 3 I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies. 4 The cords of death entangled me; the torrents of destruction …
9/6/2022 • 8 minutes, 5 seconds
#171: The Flight to Egypt
After Jesus was born, Joseph was warned in a dream to take his family to Egypt. Jesus’ entrance into this world was not easy. The same enemy of Jesus, is the same enemy that comes against us today. But God has given us His Holy Spirit to remind us of the truth and fight against …
8/22/2022 • 11 minutes, 8 seconds
#170: The Gifts of the Wise Men
The gift that Jesus came to give is for all, not just the poor. All men and women, rich, poor, young, and old are offered the gift of salvation, for we all are in need of a Savior! Both the wise men and the shepherds came to bow and worship before Jesus, the Messiah. So, …
8/16/2022 • 11 minutes, 25 seconds
#169: Praying the Bible (2 Corinthians 5:17-21)
2 Corinthians 5:17-21 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: 19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has …
8/2/2022 • 10 minutes, 55 seconds
#168: Jesus (The Messiah) is Born
Luke 1-2. Matthew 1 Jesus, God with us, was born in a manger. He grew as a man and knew what it was like to experience what we experience. No other false god in history could boast such an accomplishment. To come as a man, to live and dwell among us, make Him the most …
7/25/2022 • 21 minutes, 13 seconds
#167: Gabriel’s Message to Mary
Gabriel’s Message to Mary Luke 1 They had waited hundreds of years. They were looking for a man, for a king, for a Messiah. Did they know God had decided to send HIMSELF? No, they didn’t. They simply could not fathom that God’s plan was to send Himself. It was the most miraculous message ever …
7/9/2022 • 12 minutes, 37 seconds
#166: Zechariah and Elizabeth
Luke 1. God’s plan was beginning to unfold. It began with an angel named Gabriel, sent to tell Zechariah that he would have a son, and his son was to be named John. John would be the messenger to prepare the way for the Lord.
7/5/2022 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
#165: Waiting for the Messiah
God is not slow in keeping His promises!
7/5/2022 • 12 minutes, 4 seconds
#164: The Coming Messiah (Clues)
God spoke to His prophets long before Jesus appeared on earth. God had a plan from before the world began. Jesus was and is the Lamb who was slain at the foundation of the world. God gave glimpses of His plan to His people hundreds of years before Jesus came. There was no possible reason …
6/19/2022 • 20 minutes, 47 seconds
#163: Praying the Bible (John 14)
Jesus said, “I am the way, the TRUTH, and the life….” He also said that He would send the “Spirit of Truth” which is the Holy Spirit. The world would try to tell us that we can create our own truth, but God has already declared what truth is. He IS truth. He defines truth, …
6/5/2022 • 9 minutes, 23 seconds
#162: The Lord Speaks to Job
The only explanation that Job’s friends could find for why Job was suffering was to think it was because he had done something wicked. Their theology only left room for the wicked to suffer. Yet, we learn from the story of Job, that the righteous will face suffering and persecution as well. God is good …
5/30/2022 • 22 minutes, 16 seconds
#161: A Man Named Job
Job 1-2 We must get a right theology of God for when we face suffering. We will suffer in this life, and that does not mean that God is bad. The first thing Satan wants us to do is curse God when we are in pain because He knows that will bring separation between us …
5/23/2022 • 17 minutes, 8 seconds
#160: Praying the Bible (Jeremiah 17:5-10)
God promises us that if we rely on Him, we will be like a tree that is planted by streams of living waters, flourishing and prospering with roots that go deep. The one who trusts in himself will be like a bush in the desert…dead and lifeless. God’s Word is truth, and His promises are …
5/1/2022 • 15 minutes, 14 seconds
#159: Nehemiah Restores Worship at the Temple
Nehemiah 12-13. Nehemiah understood the importance of order in worship. He reminded the people of the God’s command to tithe and keep the Sabbath. Both of these practices are safeguards to make sure worship is a regular part of our lives. When we give back to God what He has given to us, we are …
4/3/2022 • 19 minutes, 37 seconds
#158: Ezra Reads the Law (The Joy of the Lord is your Strength)
Nehemiah 8-9. Upon hearing the Word of the Lord read aloud, the people’s hearts were stirred. They fell on their faces in worship before the Lord. They repented of their sins and renewed their covenant with Yahweh. God’s Word is alive and active and will always accomplish its desired purposes in the lives of people. …
3/27/2022 • 23 minutes, 1 second
#157: Opposition to the Wall
Nehemiah 4-6. God had called Nehemiah to a specific task, but it would not be without opposition. There will always be enemies of God, but that does not mean we should give up. Nehemiah faced fierce opposition, but rather than fight it in his own strength, he looked to the Lord to be his defender!
3/20/2022 • 16 minutes, 48 seconds
#156: Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wall
Nehemiah 3-4. Nehemiah saw a need, and he stepped out in faith to be a solution. God partners with us, His people, to step out in faith. He places burdens on our hearts for specific people and needs, and He then asks us to step out and trust that He will provide what we need …
3/7/2022 • 16 minutes, 24 seconds
#155: Nehemiah’s Prayer
Nehemiah 1-2. Nehemiah was a man of prayer and faith. He knew His God would be faithful.
3/1/2022 • 12 minutes, 19 seconds
#154: Ezra Comes to Jerusalem
Ezra 7-9. Ezra was a man of the Word. He had diligently studied the Word of the Lord, and because of his faithfulness to know and study God’s Word, the hand of the Lord was upon Him. The same is true for us today!
2/6/2022 • 19 minutes, 39 seconds
#153: Queen Esther’s Banquet
Esther 5-9. God moves and works in ways we cannot see. He is always at work. We must trust that when we cannot see what He is up to, that He works all things together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose! Esther put her faith in God, …
1/23/2022 • 24 minutes, 17 seconds
#152: Esther: For Such a Time as This
Esther 2-4. The book of Esther reveals the sovereignty of God. He is all powerful and thus, always in control. God’s sovereignty is not diminished by our free will. Rather, the mystery of God’s sovereignty is that He allows us free will. He allows us the opportunity to partner with Him for “such a time …
1/9/2022 • 27 minutes, 13 seconds
#151: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:161-176)
ש Sin and Shin 161 Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.162 I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.163 I hate and detest falsehood but I love your law.164 Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.165 Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.166 I wait for your salvation, Lord, and I follow your …
11/29/2021 • 10 minutes, 16 seconds
#150: Meet Esther
Esther 1-2. God’s favor was upon Esther, just as His favor had been upon Joseph and Daniel in a foreign land. God’s favor is never an end unto itself. God places favor on the lives of His people for the calling He has placed on their lives. God calls you and I to live out …
11/21/2021 • 17 minutes, 44 seconds
#149: Haggai and the Second Temple
Haggai 1-2. God spoke to Haggai in order to stir the hearts of the people to not give up on the rebuilding of the temple. What they thought looked like ruins, was just the beginning of God’s work of restoration. God had a plan beyond their wildest dreams. This plan would involve the healing and …
11/8/2021 • 19 minutes, 30 seconds
#148: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:145-160)
Qoph 145 I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord, and I will obey your decrees.146 I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes.147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.149 Hear my voice in accordance …
10/31/2021 • 15 minutes, 38 seconds
#147: Rebuilding the Temple
Ezra 3-4 The Israelites faced much opposition upon their return to the Promised Land. The enemies in the land began accusing the Israelites and setting up obstacles to their continuing the rebuilding of the temple. Satan is called the accuser of the brethren. Day and night, he never stops accusing. The only way to drown …
10/15/2021 • 18 minutes, 48 seconds
#146: King Cyrus and the Return of the Exiles
Ezra 1. God is never late. He is working even when we cannot see Him. His timing is not our timing. Don’t give up on God, friends. He has not given up on you. Even in the waiting, He has a plan, and He is always working all things together for our good!
10/3/2021 • 22 minutes, 52 seconds
#145: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:129-144)
פ Pe 129 Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.131 I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.132 Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.134 Redeem me from human …
9/19/2021 • 8 minutes, 19 seconds
#144: Daniel and the Lion’s Den
Daniel 6. Daniel was a man of integrity and character. When his enemies tried to find fault with him, they came up empty. Daniel lived his life in public just as he lived it in private, so when a law was made that forbid him to pray to his God, Daniel could not obey. He …
9/12/2021 • 15 minutes, 48 seconds
#143: The Writing on the Wall
Daniel 5. God sets kings on their thrones, and God removes kings from their thrones. Lest we not forget, God is sovereign, and He is Lord over all. In the end, every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Let us not be found wanting like King Belshazzar!
8/27/2021 • 11 minutes, 21 seconds
#142: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:113-128)
ס Samekh 113 I hate double-minded people, but I love your law.114 You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.115 Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!116 Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.117 Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always …
8/16/2021 • 12 minutes, 3 seconds
#141: The Pride of King Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel 4. It is God who sets up rulers and removes them. King Nebuchadnezzar allowed his pride to be his downfall. He was one of the greatest and most powerful rules of his day, until the Lord humbled him. Yahweh is King of kings and Lord of lords. No amount of earthly power or rule …
8/1/2021 • 19 minutes, 31 seconds
#140: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the Fiery Furnace
Daniel 3. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego would obey and follow Yahweh, even if it cost their lives. They were willing to be thrown into the fiery furnace rather than bow to a golden image. They trusted God, no matter the cost, and God rescued them in the fire.
7/24/2021 • 17 minutes, 30 seconds
#139: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:97-112)
מ Mem 97 Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.98 Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies.99 I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.100 I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.101 I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might …
7/15/2021 • 14 minutes, 12 seconds
#138: Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream
Daniel 2. God continued to reveal Himself faithful to Daniel in Babylon. God would prove Himself and show His glory in a foreign land as He gave Daniel the wisdom and understanding to interpret the king’s dream.
7/5/2021 • 18 minutes, 3 seconds
#137: Meet Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah
Daniel 1. God had promised to go with the Israelites to Babylon. God would be with four special young men who would prove faithful to following and serving God, even in a foreign land.
6/30/2021 • 18 minutes, 53 seconds
#136: Ezekiel’s Vision
Ezekiel 10-11. God revealed something surprising to Ezekiel, something that neither he nor the Israelites would have expected.
6/18/2021 • 22 minutes, 53 seconds
#135: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:81-96)
כ Kaph 81 I deeply long for you to save me. I have put my hope in your word.82 My eyes grow tired looking for what you have promised. I say, “When will you comfort me?”83 I’m as useless as a wineskin that smoke has dried up. But I don’t forget to follow your orders.84 How long do I have to wait? When …
6/6/2021 • 12 minutes, 19 seconds
#134: The Fall of Jerusalem
Even though the Babylonians had invaded Jerusalem, God would not give up on His people. He gave them a beautiful promise through His prophet, Jeremiah that said, “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place. 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares …
5/23/2021 • 22 minutes, 38 seconds
#133: Jeremiah Escapes from the Pit
Jeremiah had followed Yahweh from the time he was a young man and heard His calling. Even though it had led him to a muddy pit, Jeremiah could still say, “Great is your faithfulness, O God.”
5/16/2021 • 20 minutes, 6 seconds
#132: Jeremiah: A Fire Shut up in my Bones
The Lord had placed His Words inside of Jeremiah, and even if he tried to walk away from his calling, he couldn’t. There was a fire inside his bones, the fire of the Word of God, that would not stay silent. God had given Jeremiah words to speak, and even though it caused him persecution, …
5/10/2021 • 22 minutes, 46 seconds
#131: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:65-80)
ט Teth 65 Do good to your servant according to your word, Lord.66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.68 You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but …
5/6/2021 • 12 minutes, 4 seconds
#130: The Weeping Prophet
4/28/2021 • 21 minutes, 27 seconds
#129: The Calling of Jeremiah
God had called Jeremiah out of hiddenness, into the life of a prophet. God was placing His words into Jeremiah’s mouth. It would not be easy, in fact, it would be so hard, Jeremiah came to be known as the weeping prophet. God’s call is not to ease, but to obedience. A life with God …
4/18/2021 • 23 minutes, 27 seconds
#128: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:49-64)
ז Zayin 49 Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.50 My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.51 The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law.52 I remember, Lord, your ancient laws, and I find comfort in them.53 Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.54 Your decrees are the theme of my …
4/14/2021 • 11 minutes, 4 seconds
#127: King Josiah Reads the Book of the Law
The Word of the Lord is alive and active. It cuts through to the very heart of our motives and thoughts. This is why the enemy tries to get us to do anything but read God’s Word, for he knows that when we do, we will be like Josiah and the Israelites, convicted and repenting, …
3/23/2021 • 26 minutes, 52 seconds
#126: King Manasseh: The Most Wicked King of All
2 Kings 21 and Isaiah 51. King Manasseh will be remembered as one of the most wicked kings who reigned over Judah. Because of Manasseh’s sin, Judah would be exiled from the Promised Land. BUT, God had a plan….
3/16/2021 • 19 minutes, 49 seconds
#125: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:33-48)
ה He 33 Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.34 Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.35 Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.36 Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my …
3/6/2021 • 18 minutes, 23 seconds
#124: King Hezekiah’s Mistake
2 Kings 20:12-20, 2 Chronicles 32:24-32, Isaiah 39. The Lord searches the hearts of men to see who He will find fully committed to Him.
3/2/2021 • 21 minutes, 8 seconds
#123: The Day the Sun Turned Back
2 Kings 20. God sees our tears, and He hears our prayers.
2/19/2021 • 12 minutes, 55 seconds
#122: Hezekiah vs. Sennacherib
The new king of Assyria had turned his sights towards Jerusalem. Sennacherib dared to threaten the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. He soon found that Yahweh is no mere false god made of wood or stone. The Holy One of Israel would not let His name be blasphemed. All who are proud will be …
2/12/2021 • 29 minutes, 7 seconds
#121: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:17-32)
ג Gimel 17 Be good to your servant while I live, that I may obey your word.18 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.19 I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.20 My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.21 You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed, those who stray from your commands.22 Remove from me their …
2/3/2021 • 11 minutes, 14 seconds
#120: Hoshea and the Fall of the Northern Kingdom
2 Kings 17. The end of the northern kingdom of Israel is one of the saddest stories in the Bible. It’s a story of what happens when people choose to follow their own self-made gods rather than the One True and Living God. God had called Israel, His chosen people, to be a light to …
1/25/2021 • 22 minutes, 36 seconds
#119: Hezekiah Purifies the Temple
2 Chronicles 29. A highly important, yet very overlooked woman of the Bible is Abijah. While married to an evil and wicked king, she faithfully raised her son to follow in the ways of the Lord. Talk about the power of a mother! Abijah’s faithfulness to raise her son in the ways of the Lord …
1/18/2021 • 25 minutes, 18 seconds
#118: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:1-16)
א Aleph 1 Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord.2 Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart—3 they do no wrong but follow his ways.4 You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!6 Then I would not be put to shame when …
1/10/2021 • 12 minutes
#117: A Message for King Ahaz
2 Chronicles 28 and Isaiah 7. God is the God of second chances. He will be faithful to His covenant promises, not because of anything we do, but because He is faithful. God gave King Ahaz the chance to return to Him and look to Him for help, but Ahaz refused, and in the end, …
1/6/2021 • 16 minutes, 41 seconds
#116: Isaiah’s Commission
Isaiah 6. In this episode, we begin our journey into learning about the prophets and their role in God’s plan for Israel during the exile. God had warned the people that if they did not turn back to Him, they would lose the land. They did lose the land, but not all was without hope. …
11/20/2020 • 22 minutes, 36 seconds
#115: Praying the Bible (James 1:2-8)
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds…”
11/9/2020 • 10 minutes, 13 seconds
#114: Jonah: The Message for Nineveh
Jonah 3-4. God gave Jonah a second chance. He is the God of the second chances! In this episode, we see that God is truly a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, and abounding in love! Truth Seekers now has t-shirts! Go to etsy.com and search for “TruthSeekersStore” to shop designs and sizes. You …
11/1/2020 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds
#113: Jonah: The Call to Nineveh
Jonah 1-2. We are familiar with the story of Jonah, but not as familiar with Jonah’s prayer. In Jonah 2, we read one of the most beautiful prayers in the Bible. Jonah would have been very familiar with King David and his Psalms. Jonah would have grown up singing the Psalms. In the belly of …
10/21/2020 • 23 minutes, 22 seconds
#112: The King Who Became a Leper
2 Chronicles 26. King Uzziah learned from his father. While he did many good things, sadly, he let his pride get the best of him. God will always deserve our allegiance and honor. He is a holy God, and made a way for us to be in His presence through the sacrifice of His Son, …
10/14/2020 • 16 minutes, 55 seconds
#111: Praying the Bible (Psalm 25)
Psalm 25. David poured his heart out to the Lord. He knew what it was to pray. We can learn from David’s example to bring all of our emotions to the Lord and allow Him to give us His peace and joy in return.
10/7/2020 • 8 minutes, 41 seconds
#110: The Pride of King Amaziah
2 Chronicles 24-25. King Joash and King Amaziah are examples of what happens when we don’t fully surrender our hearts to the Lord. They had, at one moment in time, followed the Lord, but their pride became their downfall. God requires humility of us so that He may glorified in us and so that He …
9/27/2020 • 22 minutes, 30 seconds
#109: Joash Repairs the Temple
2 Chronicles 24. king Joash understood the value of worship, and to worship Yahweh, meant the need for a temple that reflected the glory of Yahweh. The temple had been looted and left to disrepair under previous kings who did not value the worship of the One, True and Living God. When Joash called the …
9/20/2020 • 13 minutes, 54 seconds
#108: The Seven Year Old King
2 Chronicles 21-23. The story of King Joash.
9/8/2020 • 17 minutes, 15 seconds
#107: Praying the Bible (John 10:1-15)
John 10: 1-15. “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen …
9/5/2020 • 9 minutes, 35 seconds
#106: King Jehoshaphat’s Choir
2 Chronicles 20. The battle belongs to the Lord, and sometimes it’s just a matter of raising our voices in praise and worship unto the Lord. Jehoshaphat placed men at the front of his army to go before them into battle….singing. They went into battle singing praises unto the Lord of His love and faithfulness. …
8/24/2020 • 13 minutes, 43 seconds
#105: An Ax-head Floats
2 Kings 4 and 6. God performed many miracles through Elisha’s ministry, but it was not because of anything Elisha did, it was because Elisha was obedient. Elisha had learned to listen and obey the voice of the Lord. He stood out among a rebellious and sinful nation as a man dedicated unto the Lord. …
8/16/2020 • 13 minutes, 43 seconds
#104: Elisha and the Heavenly Army
2 Kings 6. The New Testament tells us that we don’t fight against flesh and blood, but against powers of darkness in this world that we can’t see. The only way to fight against the evil powers of darkness in this world, is by the power of God and His heavenly host of warrior angels. …
8/10/2020 • 16 minutes, 17 seconds
#103: Praying the Bible (Colossians 1:15-23)
Colossians 1:15-23 “The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he …
8/4/2020 • 12 minutes, 39 seconds
#102: Naaman Healed of Leprosy
2 Kings 5. Naaman was not an Israelite, yet God used a young Israelite girl to bring the message of Yahweh to this army commander. Naaman was expecting a grand experience when it came to his healing, yet what Elisha told him to do was surprisingly simple: dip in the water of the Jordan River …
7/20/2020 • 15 minutes, 50 seconds
#101: The Widow’s Oil and the Shunamite’s Son
2 Kings 4. These series of stories show the love and faithfulness of Yahweh towards those who serve Him. The widow whose husband had died, and the woman who had no children were both seen by God. They may have felt overlooked in their circumstances, but God saw them. He met their needs. God is …
7/13/2020 • 12 minutes, 2 seconds
#100: The Valley of the Ditches
2 Kings 3. With God, nothing is impossible.
7/6/2020 • 17 minutes, 8 seconds
#99: Praying the Bible (John 6:35-40)
John 6:35-40 Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. 36 But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. 37 All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive …
7/1/2020 • 10 minutes, 17 seconds
#98: Elijah’s Chariot of Fire
2 Kings 2. Elijah’s time had come. Elisha now asked for a “double portion” of the Spirit of God that rested upon Elijah. Elisha knew that he could not face the culture of his day without God’s power and presence. So, it is true of us as well. In a culture filled with confusion, we …
6/22/2020 • 15 minutes, 7 seconds
#97: Micaiah the Truth Teller
1 Kings 22. Micaiah was the only prophet, out of 400, that was brave enough to speak the truth to King Ahab. The truth of God’s Word will always reveal things to us that are good for us, even if it might be hard to hear at times. That’s why it’s so important to read …
6/15/2020 • 22 minutes, 19 seconds
#96: Naboth’s Vineyard
1 Kings 21. As children of God, our inheritance is great through Christ Jesus. All that is His belongs to us. This is the grace extended to us through the message of the Gospel.
6/9/2020 • 16 minutes, 38 seconds
#95: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:33-40)
Psalm 119:33-40. I delight in your precepts, O God.
6/1/2020 • 10 minutes, 46 seconds
#94: The Still Small Voice
1 Kings 19. God met Elijah in the midst of his despair. Elijah had become very discouraged. He looked around, and it seemed that no one else in the land was following Yahweh or worshiping Him. This discouraged Elijah because of His great faith and love for the Lord. Have you ever felt discouraged? The …
5/27/2020 • 18 minutes, 41 seconds
#93: Elijah at Mount Carmel
1 Kings 18. Elijah challenged Baal to the ultimate test. Two altars, two sacrifices, two prayers. The God who answered, would be the true and living God. The prophets of Baal cried out for hours, cutting themselves and dancing to a god who would never answer, who could never answer. As soon as Elijah prayed …
5/19/2020 • 21 minutes, 38 seconds
#92: Elijah and the Widow at Zarephath
1 Kings 17 God called Elijah to go to Sidon, the very region from which Queen Jezebel had brought Baal worship. It was a pagan and ungodly land. Baal was the king of their gods. They worshiped Baal as the god of rain and dew. He was the god who “rode on the clouds.” But …
5/11/2020 • 16 minutes, 35 seconds
#91: King Ahab and Queen Jezebel
1 Kings 16. King Ahab was, up until this point in Israelite history, the most evil and wicked of all the things. Not only did he allow Baal worship, he married a woman who had an agenda to completely wipe out Yahweh worship from the land of Israel. Jezebel was from Sidon. She was a …
5/5/2020 • 20 minutes, 46 seconds
#90: Praying the Bible (Psalm 19)
Psalm 19:1-11 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. 3 They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. 4 Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends …
5/3/2020 • 13 minutes, 38 seconds
#89: The Courage of King Asa
1 Kings 14-15 and 2 Chronicles 11-15. When words or phrases in the Bible are repeated, it’s important to take note. There’s a message the author is trying to get home. In the story of Rehoboam, Abijah, and Asa, we see a recurring theme: the condition of the heart. God has already revealed that He …
4/28/2020 • 23 minutes, 9 seconds
#88: Jeroboam and the Golden Calves
1 Kings 12:25-22; 13:1-6, 2 Chronicles 11:13-17 Jeroboam and the northern kingdom abandoned the worship of the Lord as revealed in His Word and covenant and instead replaced it with idolatry. All those who wanted to remain true to God left their homes, separated themselves from the northern kingdom and joined the kingdom of Judah. …
4/21/2020 • 24 minutes, 46 seconds
#87: A Divided Kingdom
1 Kings 12:1-24 At Solomon’s death, the nation of Israel split into two kingdoms. Before Solomon died, God had told him this would happen (1 Kings 11:11-13). God had spoken this word to the prophet Ahijah as well, who, in turn, revealed to Jeroboam that he would be the new king over ten of the …
4/15/2020 • 17 minutes, 27 seconds
#86: Praying the Bible (Psalm 24)
Today’s episode comes from Psalm 24. We celebrate the King of Glory. As we lift up our eyes beyond our circumstances, we look the One who is worthy to be praised.
4/1/2020 • 8 minutes, 48 seconds
#85: Ahijah’s Prophecy
Because Solomon had not followed in the ways of his father, David and allowed idolatry to spread within the land of Israel, the Lord told him that he would take part of the kingdom from him. The Lord would give Jeroboam ten of the tribes of Israel to rule over. In the end, Solomon learned …
3/22/2020 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds
#84: Praying the Bible (Psalm 16)
Psalm 16:1-2; 5-11 “Keep me safe, O God for in you I take refuge. I said to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.’ Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in …
3/13/2020 • 11 minutes, 1 second
#83: The Foolishness of King Solomon
1 Kings 11. King Solomon made alliances with foreign nations through marriage. The wives of Solomon brought their false gods and idolatry with them. Solomon’s heart was turned from God through his disobedience. Are there things in your life that would turn your heart away from God? Are there things that you have allowed to …
3/7/2020 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
#82: A Visitor: The Queen of Sheba
The Queen of Sheba pays a visit to King Solomon.
3/3/2020 • 14 minutes, 15 seconds
#81: The Dedication of the Temple
Solomon dedicates the finished Temple to the Lord, and the glory of the the Lord filled the temple. 2 Chronicles 4-7.
2/24/2020 • 19 minutes, 11 seconds
#80: Huram the Skilled Worker
The skill of Huram was given to Him by God. Only God could have placed within Huram such ability to create and design such beauty. The best part is that Huram was able to use his skills to bring glory to God. Whenever anyone would approach the temple, they would be reminded of God’ majesty …
2/18/2020 • 11 minutes, 4 seconds
#79: Preparations to Build the Temple
1 Kings 4-5. 1 Chronicles 29. Solomon begins the preparations for building of the temple.
2/10/2020 • 16 minutes, 37 seconds
#78: Praying the Bible (Proverbs 2:1-15)
Solomon wrote over 3,000 proverbs, and we take a look at one of those proverbs in this praying the Bible episode.
2/3/2020 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
#77: Solomon’s Wisdom
God is the source of all wisdom and understanding. Solomon asked for wisdom and the Lord answered.
1/27/2020 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
#76: David Makes Solomon King
Solomon is crowned the new king of Israel. (1 Kings 1-2).
1/21/2020 • 15 minutes, 57 seconds
#75: David the Songwriter
David wrote many of the psalms that are recorded in the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. David’s psalms give us an example of how to pray and share our hearts with the Lord.
1/13/2020 • 15 minutes, 15 seconds
#74: David and Bathsheba
For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) What is the answer? JESUS.
1/7/2020 • 15 minutes, 24 seconds
#73: David and Mephibosheth
2 Samuel 9. We all at times feel a bit crippled of soul. The fall of Adam and Eve left us all crippled by sin. Just as David showed kindness to Mephibosheth out of his loyalty to his covenant with David, so God shows us lovingkindness by sending his Son, Jesus to heal us and …
11/24/2019 • 11 minutes, 37 seconds
#72: God’s Covenant with David
2 Samuel 7-8.
11/17/2019 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds
#71: David Becomes King Over Israel
2 Samuel 1-6.
11/9/2019 • 16 minutes, 19 seconds
#70: Praying the Bible (The Lord’s Prayer)
Matthew 6:5-13.
11/4/2019 • 13 minutes, 38 seconds
#69: The Death of King Saul
David waited years to see the fulfillment of God’s promise to him. Sometimes waiting is hard. It’s the hardest thing we can do when it appears that our prayers aren’t being answered. God is always in the waiting and he is always working even when we can’t see.
10/25/2019 • 16 minutes, 33 seconds
#68: Abigail: Wise Woman of God
1 Samuel 25. Abigail: Wise woman of God.
10/6/2019 • 17 minutes, 16 seconds
#67: Praying the Bible (Psalm 138)
Psalm 138. The Psalms give us examples of what it looks like to praise God. Even when we don’t feel like it, we have been commanded to praise the One who gave us life, the One who loves us and saved us. He is worthy of our praise. Instagram: @truth.seekers.podcast @sherilynrgrant
10/1/2019 • 6 minutes, 34 seconds
#66: David Spares Saul’s Life
1 Samuel 24. David has a chance to take Saul’s life, but instead honors the Lord’s anointed.
9/20/2019 • 12 minutes, 1 second
#65: David and Jonathan
1 Samuel 20. David and Jonathan made a covenant that would last a beyond their lifetimes.
9/13/2019 • 15 minutes, 6 seconds
#64: David Escapes
1 Samuel 19. When Saul’s jealousy turned to hate, David had to run for his life. In this episode, we learn that God will talk us through painful circumstances, even when we don’t understand, he is always with us.
9/6/2019 • 12 minutes, 36 seconds
#63: Saul’s Jealousy of David
1 Samuel 18. King Saul allowed the enemy’s lies to pierce his heart. His jealousy turned to hatred, and his hatred turned to murderous thoughts. The enemy will try to get us to believe his lies, but as we hold onto and believe the truth of God’s Word, the enemy must flee.
8/31/2019 • 14 minutes, 47 seconds
#62: Praying the Bible (John 15:1-8)
Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. As we remain in him, he will bear fruit in our lives.
8/27/2019 • 7 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 61: David and Goliath
David came against Goliath in the name of the Lord, the God of Israel. It was not by might, nor by power, but by the Spirit of God that delivered Goliath into the hands of David. It was David’s faith in his God that gave him the courage to face a giant. Instagram: @truth.seekers.podcast
8/16/2019 • 16 minutes, 1 second
Episode 60: Samuel Anoints David
“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7
8/9/2019 • 9 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 59: God Rejects Saul as King
Saul disobeys God yet again and reveals that he would rather promote himself than God.
8/5/2019 • 14 minutes, 17 seconds
Episode 58: King Saul’s Rebellion
1 Samuel 13 King Saul took matters into his own hands and instead of waiting on Samuel, offered the sacrifices unto the Lord that were reserved for the priests. Sadly, king Saul failed his first test of obedience as king of Israel. God would look for another man, a man after His own heart to …
7/25/2019 • 12 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 57: Praying the Bible (Romans 8:31-39)
If God is for us, who can be against us?
7/10/2019 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
Episode 56: Saul: Israel’s First King
The Israelites looked around and saw that they were the only nation without a king. In their desire to be like everyone else, they compromised their faith and trust in the the One True and Living King. In their desire for an earthly king, they rejected their heavenly King. God would not abandon them. He …
7/4/2019 • 20 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 55: Samuel the Judge
The Philistines return the Ark of the Covenant when they realize the power of God in their midst. The Israelites repent of their sins and turn from their idol worship to seek Yahweh. The Lord intervenes on their behalf and defeats their enemy, the Philistines. This episode can be found in 1 Samuel 5-7. Follow …
6/27/2019 • 19 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 54: The Philistines Capture the Ark of the Covenant
In this episode, the Israelites try and use God to help them win their battles against the Philistines, even though they had sin in their hearts and were not worshiping Him as they should. God is a loving God, but He is also a God to be reverenced. Sin keeps us from God. God made …
6/20/2019 • 13 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 53: God Speaks to Samuel
In this episode, God speaks to Samuel for the first time. Samuel had not heard the voice of the Lord before and did not recognize Him at first. As we continue to surrender our hearts to the Lord and come to Him with a quiet and still heart, we will learn to recognize His voice …
6/14/2019 • 12 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 52: Hannah’s Prayer
Hannah reminds us that grief and suffering are woven into the story of God’s people. Psalm 34 reminds us that God is close to those whose hearts are broken. 2 Corinthians 1 reminds us that He is the God of ALL comfort. Let us draw near in our times of pain and suffering to meet …
5/24/2019 • 16 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 51: Praying the Bible (Psalm 139:1-18)
In this praying the Bible episode, we read from Psalm 139. Psalm 139 is a good reminder of how valuable life is in the eyes of God. We have value and worth because God created us. He knew us when we were still in our mother’s womb and he determined not only what our physical …
5/16/2019 • 10 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 50: Boaz the Kinsman-Redeemer
In our last episode, we learned that Ruth was gleaning left over grain from the field of a man named Boaz. When Ruth Told Naomi about Boaz, Naomi became excited. She was overjoyed when she heard about Boaz because Boaz was a relative of her late husband. He was a kinsman redeemer! What is a …
5/13/2019 • 14 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 49: Ruth and Naomi
In this episode, we learn about a family who loved the Lord during the time of the Judges. While all of Israel continued to fall into sin and idol worship, there was still a family who served the Lord wholeheartedly. The story of Ruth is one of provision and God’s unfailing loving kindness to his …
4/30/2019 • 18 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 48: Samson’s Strength
In this episode, we learn about Samson. While Samson was not perfect, he is an example of the need in all of us for a Savior. Samson may have brought about temporary deliverance for the Israelites, but Jesus came to bring us eternal salvation from our sins.
4/24/2019 • 16 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 47: Praying the Bible (Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-11)
In this episode, our passage from the Bible comes from Mark 11: 1-11. We will be reading the story of Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter. Palm Sunday is the day that Jesus came into the city of Jerusalem riding on a donkey. The reason it is called Palm Sunday is because …
4/14/2019 • 9 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 46: Gideon Mighty Warrior
This week’s podcast is about Gideon. One day, Gideon was threshing wheat from his father’s crop. Do you know what it means to thresh wheat? To thresh wheat, means to take the part of the wheat that you can eat and separate it from the rest of the wheat that you can not eat. This …
4/10/2019 • 21 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 45: The Judges (Deborah’s Song)
Because the Israelites began to worship Baal and other false gods, Yahweh, the one true God, removed his protection from them. Raiders and enemy nations began to invade their land. But this time, God was not with the Israelites to fight for them and win. The Israelites found themselves in great distress and trouble as …
3/31/2019 • 18 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 44: Life and Death
Once Joshua and the Israelites were in the land, Joshua did something very, very important. Joshua built an altar. An altar was usually made of stones and was flat on top like a table. It was the place where the sacrifices to the Lord were made. Many times, when altars were built in the Bible, …
3/15/2019 • 18 minutes, 19 seconds
Praying the Bible: Ephesians 2:1-10
Today’s passage from the Bible comes from Ephesians 2:1-10. Ephesians is a book of the Bible in the New Testament. It is a letter that was written by a man named Paul who wrote to a church in Ephesus. The people at the church in Ephesus were known as the Ephesians. Paul writes to the …
3/6/2019 • 10 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 42: Joshua and the Battle of Jericho.
The battle of Jericho is a classic Bible story. It reveals to us God’s plan to fight for His people. There’s no doubt about it, we WILL face battles, but we always have the promise that God will go with us and fight for us!
2/28/2019 • 15 minutes, 24 seconds
Episode 41: Crossing the Jordan
God shows Himself mighty and powerful as He stops the waters of the Jordan from flowing so the Israelites could cross on dry ground. In this episode, we talk about what it means to fear and honor the Lord. Instagram: @truth.seekers.podcast @sherilynrgrant
2/21/2019 • 12 minutes, 7 seconds
Episode 40: Praying the Bible (1 Corinthians 13:1-8)
During the month of February, we celebrate love. The only perfect love we will ever know is God’s love, the love of a Father for His children. In this episode, we read what real love is supposed to look like.
2/14/2019 • 8 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 39: Rahab and the Spies
In this episode, we meet a woman named Rahab who lived in the land of Canaan. Rahab had faith in Israel’s God and because of her faith, she would become part of the chosen people of God. I have also recorded a bonus episode for this podcast over at patreon.com/sherilynrgrant. You can go there to …
2/8/2019 • 17 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 38: Joshua the New Leader
After Moses died, it was time for Israel to have a new leader. Joshua would be the man to lead them into the Promised Land. God told Joshua to be strong and have courage for the role He would be called to fill. God never asks us to do something that He does not go …
1/30/2019 • 9 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 37: Praying the Bible (Philippians 4:4-9)
In this episode, we learn how to think on and pray Philippians 4:4-9. Paul reminds the Philippians to not worry, but to turn to God in prayer and give him their anxieties.
1/25/2019 • 7 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 36: Balaam and the Talking Donkey
In this episode, we learn that God’s people are blessed and no weapon formed against them will prosper!
1/7/2019 • 15 minutes, 24 seconds
Episode 35: Water from the Rock (Moses Disobeys God)
In this episode, we learn about the importance of having faith and trusting in God.
12/27/2018 • 12 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 34: Praying the Bible (The Nativity of Jesus)
This is a special “Christmas” praying the Bible episode! In this episode, we read the nativity story of Jesus’ birth. Jesus is why we celebrate Christmas and it’s so important that we keep Him the center of the Christmas season. If you are interested in finding more ways you can teach your children about Jesus …
12/10/2018 • 11 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 33: The Twelve Spies in Canaan
Moses sent out twelve men, leaders of the tribes of Israel to go in and explore the land of Canaan. The land of Canaan was the land promised by God to the Israelites. What they found there surprised them. Listen to find out what they found. If you’d like to contact me, you can email …
12/2/2018 • 15 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 32: Aaron the High Priest
In this episode, we learn about Aaron’s role as the high priest over Israel. This story can’t be told without connecting it to the work of the cross when Jesus died for our sins as the greatest sacrifice and now stand before God on our behalf as our great High Priest. I encourage you to …
11/15/2018 • 14 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 31: Praying the Bible (1 Corinthians 12:12-27)
In this episode, we learn how to pray 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. Paul compares all of those who believe in Jesus to a body. We are all part of the body of Christ. And just as a body has different parts that are used for different purposes, so we all have been given different gifts and …
11/9/2018 • 11 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 30: The Tabernacle (God’s Home)
God chose to come and live among His people. He gave Moses instructions for how to build His home called the Tabernacle. The tabernacle would be the dwelling place for God’s glory to live among the people as they traveled in the desert. Today, we are the tabernacle. We are the dwelling place of God. …
11/1/2018 • 22 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 29: The Glory of God
In this week’s episode, we learn about Moses and his relationship with God. Moses met with God in the tent of meeting where he would talk with God every day. Moses asked God to show him His glory and when God did, Moses’ face was so radiant that the Israelites could not look at Him! …
10/24/2018 • 16 minutes
Episode 28: The Golden Calf
As Moses was up on Mt. Sinai, receiving the Ten Commandments from the Lord, the Israelites quickly reverted back to their old ways as slaves. They formed a golden calf as an idol to worship in the place of the One, True and Living God who had delivered them from Egypt. How God’s heart grieves …
10/16/2018 • 16 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 27: Praying the Bible (The Fruit of the Spirit)
In this episode of the praying the Bible series, we take a look at the fruit of the Spirit and how God’s Holy Spirit develops the fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control in us. Galatians 5:22-26. Follow on Instagram: sherilynrgrant and truthseekersbiblestories4kids Thanks for listening!
10/6/2018 • 9 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 26: The Ten Commandments
God gives Moses and the Israelites the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments reveal God’s love for His children as He gives us a standard to live our lives by. Thanks for listening! Follow on Instagram @truthseekersbiblestories4kids or @sherilynrgrant.
10/1/2018 • 15 minutes, 52 seconds
Episode 25: The Lord is my Banner
In today’s episode, the Lord performs not one, but two miracles for the Israelites. The Lord provides water and defends them against the Amalekites. He is called “The Lord is my Banner.” He is our banner as he fights over us and defends us. For this week’s contest, email me at [email protected] to tell me …
9/24/2018 • 13 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 24: Praying the Bible (Psalm 91)
This is our third “Praying the Bible” episode and it is one of my most dearly loved Psalms. We are going to learn how to pray Psalm 91. God’s protection is greater than anything we could imagine. If you are tempted to fear, cling to the words of Psalm 91 for strength and security. Also, …
9/18/2018 • 10 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 23: Manna and Quail in the Desert
God delivered the Israelites from Egypt and brought them into the desert to take them to the Promised Land. While in the desert, the Israelites would be tested as God wanted them to put their full trust and faith in Him to provide for and take care of them. Listen to find out how God …
9/7/2018 • 12 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 22: God Divides the Sea
God not only delivers the Israelites from slavery, he goes before them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. It was his very presence that led them out of Egypt. Not only did he lead them out, he fought for them along the way and parted the sea …
8/25/2018 • 13 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 21: Praying the Bible (Matthew 6:25-34)
This is our second “Praying the Bible” episode. In this episode, we pray our way through Jesus’ teaching on worry. Jesus taught that we are so valuable to God that we don’t need to worry because our Heavenly Father will take care of us and provide for us as we trust Him. This episode’s verses …
8/13/2018 • 9 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 20: The Passover
The Passover was a very important moment in Israelite history. Not only did God protect the Israelites and their families from harm, He delivered them from slavery. The Passover is also an important event for Christians as it points to the redeeming work of the blood that Jesus shed on the cross for our sins. …
8/9/2018 • 12 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 19: Moses and the Ten Plagues
It’s time for God to use Moses in a powerful way! In this episode, we see the majesty and power of the God who created the Heavens and the Earth. He is the One True God and He deserves our worship and reverence. You can find Truth Seekers on Instagram @truthseekersbiblestories4kids and Facebook. Thanks for …
8/1/2018 • 16 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 18: Praying the Bible (Psalm 23)
I’m so excited to share with you a new addition to the podcast. Each month, I will be doing a series called, “Praying the Bible.” I’m still continuing our Bible stories series, but this is just a new addition that will pop up once a month. I believe very much in teaching our children to …
7/19/2018 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 17: Moses and the Burning Bush
In this episode, Moses encounters God in a burning bush and God reveals His name to Moses. Moses was afraid to do what God had asked him to do, but God reassured Moses that He would be with Him, just like He assures us that He will be with us as we follow Him. Follow …
7/15/2018 • 17 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 16: Meet Moses
Jacob’s children had become a great nation while living in Egypt, and yet they were oppressed and had become the slaves of the Egyptians. How would God fulfill his covenant promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob by bringing their descendants to the promised land of Canaan? To answer this question, we must first learn about …
7/2/2018 • 13 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 15: Joseph’s Family Reunion
God loves happily ever afters. He is always redeeming and making things new. From the ugliest places in our lives, He brings forth beauty for His glory. In this episode, we will see how God redeems years of heartache and hurt in Joseph’s life. You can follow Truth Seekers on Instagram @truthseekersbiblestories4kids or on Facebook. …
6/22/2018 • 21 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 14: Joseph Interprets Pharaoh’s Dreams
In this episode, Joseph is called from prison to interpret the dreams of Pharaoh. A big surprise is in store for Joseph! You can find this story in your Bible in Genesis chapter 41. You can find Truth Seekers on Instagram @truthseekersbiblestories4kids and on Facebook. Feel free to leave a review in itunes as this …
6/6/2018 • 14 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 13: Joseph in Prison
In this episode, we will learn about Joseph’s time in prison. Things went from bad to worse for Joseph after being sold into slavery by his brothers and then thrown into prison for a crime he did not commit, but as we will see, God did not forget Joseph and was with him in all …
5/22/2018 • 16 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 12: Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors
In this episode, we will learn about one of Jacob’s sons, Joseph. The story of Joseph begins with a messy and difficult family situation. Joseph was favored by his father Jacob, which made his brothers jealous. They were so jealous, they began to plot ways to kill Joseph. Listen to find out what happens! You …
5/8/2018 • 14 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 11: Jacob Wrestles with God
In this episode, we will learn about Jacob’s journey back to his homeland. Jacob had an encounter with God that would change him forever. No longer would he be known as Jacob the deceiver, but his new name would be Israel. You can find Truth Seekers on Facebook and Instagram @truthseekersbiblestories4kids. Thanks for listening!
4/30/2018 • 13 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 10: A Stairway to Heaven
In this episode, we will learn about Jacob’s journey to live with his Uncle Laban. On the way, Jacob has an encounter with God that will change his life forever! You can find Truth Seekers on Facebook and Instagram @truthseekersbiblestories4kids. You can also e-mail Truth Seekers at [email protected]
4/18/2018 • 13 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 9: Jacob and the Blessing
In this episode, we will continue learning about Jacob and Esau. Instead of waiting on God, Jacob took matters into his own hands and deceived his father to get the blessing. God wants us to let go and trust Him with our lives and all that concerns us. His ways are higher than ours and …
4/9/2018 • 14 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 8: Jacob and Esau
In this episode, we will learn about twin brothers, Jacob and Esau. One brother knew the importance of God’s promises and blessings, the other threw them away for a bowl of soup. Listen to find out which one! If you have questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected]. You can also follow us …
3/26/2018 • 12 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 7: Isaac and Rebekah
In this episode, we will learn about God’s plan for Isaac and Rebekah. God is the perfect matchmaker and he knows what we need better than we do! If we trust him, he will take care of us and provide for our every need. God had a special plan for Isaac and Rebekah. Listen to …
3/18/2018 • 15 minutes, 47 seconds
Episode 6: Abraham’s Test
In this episode, we will learn about Abraham’s faith in God. God tests those He loves, and God wants to know that He is the most important person in our lives. The Bible says to seek Him first and everything else we need will be provided to us. He is our Jehovah Jireh, our provider! …
3/13/2018 • 14 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 5: God’s Covenant with Abraham
In this episode, we will learn about a man named Abraham. Abraham had great faith because He believed the Lord’s promises to him. God made a covenant to Abraham that through his descendants, the nations of the world would be blessed. You can follow Truth Seekers on Facebook and Instagram. You can also send any …
3/4/2018 • 15 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 4: Noah and the Ark
In this episode, we will learn about a man named Noah. The Bible says that Noah was righteous and blameless before the Lord. He walked with the Lord during a time when most of the people around him did not. Noah was blessed because of his obedience and faithfulness to the Lord. If you’d like …
2/26/2018 • 15 minutes, 7 seconds
Episode 3: Adam and Eve
In this episode, we will learn about the first man and woman, Adam and Eve. If you’d like to send a question, request, or comment, you can e-mail Truth Seekers at [email protected] We’d love to hear from you!
2/18/2018 • 13 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 2: Creation
In this episode, we will learn about the creation of the world. “In the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth…”
2/11/2018 • 11 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 1: King Jehoshaphat
In this episode, we will learn about King Jehoshaphat from 2 Chronicles 20. King Jehoshaphat teaches us an important lesson about trusting in God and letting Him fight our battles.