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Replay — "Interveners"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Programming Note: This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes from the past. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. Learn to Intercede for Others This week a listener question about “interceding for others” raises lots of other questions for us. Like, how does it change us when we pray for our families, our enemies, and even strangers? When is it an empty gesture to say, “you’re in our thoughts and prayers”? And where do we get started, when everyone needs our prayers? Bryan sets it all up with a Jesus Said about praying for people who stand against us. Hope you’ll tune

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Episode 75 - "Everybody Wins"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Set Your Minds on Things Above This week we’re thinking about thinking (about thinking?), considering, “How do we set our minds above when we’re stuck in life below?” If thoughts are like TV shows in our minds, who has the remote, and how do we change the channel? We’re in Colossians and Philemon this week in the Into the Book Bible reading plan, where we also discover insights about struggling in prayer, quarterbacking conversations, and Finding Jesus in our bosses. Join us for a listen, and feel free to contact us with any comments, questions, or suggested topics! The Big Idea: God has recre

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Episode 74 - "This Is Incredible!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Climb the Ladder of Prayer Ever feel like the cartoon cloud above your head follows you everywhere you go? (Maybe that cloud should be renamed “2020”!) What kind of prayer can meet us in our loneliest, most frustrated times? In a Psalm 13 edition of Poetry in Motion, we learn how David escaped his lowest lows to rejoice in the Lord. We’re also Finding Jesus in strangers, and finding him in Total Command! Then in the Scripture du Jour, we hear Christ’s cry of lament and consider the crazy miracles of that crucifixion day. The Big Idea: We can strengthen our resolve to stand firm by remembering

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Episode 73 - "Enjoy Your Breakfast!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Learn From the Lord’s Enemies The Pharisees weren’t cartoon villains, they were real people known for taking their religion seriously — yet the Lord’s rebukes have made them infamous. And if we don’t take his warnings seriously, we can become the second coming of the Pharisees! So, this week we share some Deeep Thoughts, asking, “Is there a little bit of Pharisee in me?” We also Find Jesus slaying trees and spinning riddles in this week’s reading, Matthew 19-23. And, we learn what it means to be “chosen” and how the greatest commandments shape a disciple’s life. The Big Idea: Jesus calls us to

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Episode 72 - "What in the World?!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Find Where Heaven and Earth Meet Who doesn’t love a good story? This week, we’re mixing it up with a new segment called “Here’s the Story,” imagining together what it must have been like to see Jesus transfigured. As usual, we kick things off by Finding Jesus. This week we find him out among the “missing 1%” but also “where two or three are gathered” in his name. In our Scripture du Jour, we learn how “little-faith” keeps us stuck in anxiety, panic, and fear. And we see Jesus’ wisdom in not giving offense...sometimes. Join us for a listen and if you’re not reading along with us, consider check

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Episode 71 - "Never Saying Anything Again"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Learn From the Stories of Jesus Do you have a favorite parable? This week we each share our favorite parables as we talk about the power of story and the influence Jesus’ stories have had on us. Finding Jesus in this week’s reading from our Into the Book reading plan, Matthew 9-13, we see him play 3D Chess with the Pharisees, but, on the other hand, offer a gentle, gracious invitation to the masses. We’re challenged by his words about words and his judgments about mercy. And we consider the role of imagination, patience, and boldness in teaching. The Big Idea: We can’t make people change, but

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Episode 70 - "The Devil Is Not … Steve"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Let Christ Shape Your Relationships It’s Sermon on the Mount week! We’re pretty excited about all of this amazing content, and it has us asking questions like: Why is the golden rule deceptively difficult to live? What is the problem with resisting those who would treat us unfairly? And why did Jesus go to be tempted in the wilderness like (as Bryan put it) a man with one arm tied behind his back? We spend time with the sermon’s opening words, closing words, and quite a few of the bits in between as we try to learn how Jesus wants us to live. The Big Idea: We won’t enjoy the fruit of Christ’s

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Episode 69 - “Lighthearted Exuberance”

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Let Christ Strengthen You in Trial This week we count down our Top Four Proverbs on suffering, noticing the value of empathy, weakness, joy, and overlooking offenses. We learn how John the Baptist made a freeway through the desert for Jesus and how we can be like the Scribes in interpreting Jesus. We also find encouragement in the humanity of Christ as we consider what it meant for God to enter this world as an infant. The Big Idea: Our weakness can direct our attention to Christ, who understands life in this frail flesh and supplies power and grace as we lean on him. Weekly Challenge: See you

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Replay — "The Goggles of Faith"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Programming Note: This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes from the past. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. This week, we’re rethinking “faith” and “faithfulness” as we continue through the Fruit of the Spirit series. What Jesus Said in Luke 12:42-48 raises the question, “Who am I when no one’s looking?” And some “Deep Thoughts” from the Minor Prophets take us to the heart of the gospel. Plus, Bryan encounters an unhappy cashier and Ryan notices coworkers watching the Final Four in their cubicles. Join us for a listen! Weekly Challenge: Write down three things yo

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Episode 68 - “What Do You Smell Like?”

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Get Transformed by Christ! This week, we notice that everything looks different when you see it through faith. For instance, when he describes Christ’s victory, why does Paul see himself as a humiliated captive? Aren’t we the winning team, fit for a parade? When Jesus picks up the “pen” of the Spirit, what does he write on your heart? Why do people (including Jesus!) look so different to Paul now that he’s in Christ? And how does it change your view of the afterlife to realize you’ll be “further clothed” in eternity? Finally, in a Psalm 12 edition of Poetry in Motion, we ask, what can we do wh

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Episode 67 - "Act Like THE Man"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Embrace Your Role as Salt and Light This week we look at what it means to be a change maker in the world and the people around you, from a Biblical perspective. In our Finding Jesus segment, we deal with the cynicism that says, “what’s the use, it won’t make a difference” and the suffering that comes from the Lord. Then in today’s Scripture du Jour (1 Corinthians 16), we consider what it means to “act like a man” and Bryan makes some observations about the weekly collection. And then we go from a Bryan Wilson song to the cross to the “man in the mirror” — as we look for ways to be a positive i

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Episode 66 - “No, I Want to Go This Way!”

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

How can we honor someone when they push us too far? How do people look at the same Lord and walk away with different ideas about him? And why is the communal aspect of the Lord’s Supper critical to its meaning? This week we consider a Heavy Word — fellowship! We discover there are a lot of ways we can water it down, but also see that this one idea — properly understood — can alter our relationships and unite God’s people. We’re in week 23 of the Into the Book reading plan (1 Cor. 8-12) and our Scripture du Jour is in 1 Corinthians 11 (or thereabouts!). Join us as we dive into the word! The Big

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Episode 65 - “The Cocoa Puffs Incident”

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

In the immortal words of the Princess Bride, “Marriage is what brings us together today!” We’re stepping all over our own toes with the Bible’s marital guidance. After a Scripture du Jour from Paul’s marriage chapter, First Corinthians 7, we dive into Four Proverbs to strengthen a marriage. From conflict avoidance to weaponizing Bible verses, the Proverbs remind us that living with faithfulness, integrity, and love is a lot harder than just saying “I love you.” The Big Idea: A marriage’s strength lies — not in our vows or lofty words — but in the care and daily work we put into it. Weekly Chal

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Episode 64 - “With That Good News”

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

This week we’re setting Poetry in Motion again, as David gets some bad advice most of us can relate to in Psalm 11. Unity and humility come up again in the Scripture du Jour. And as we go looking for Jesus in this week’s reading, Bryan finds him in flaming fire, and Ryan notices where we WON’T find Jesus. The Big Idea: Recognizing the Lord’s coming judgment gives us comfort for our trials, compassion for the lost, and reverent awe for the great Judge of all. Weekly Challenge: *Be a voice for unity this week. * Show Notes Into the Book - Week 21 Into the Book Preview - “2 Thessalonians 1-3, 1 C

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Episode 63 - "What’s More Than More?"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Why is the Christian life a quiet life? What will it look like when Jesus comes again? This week we dive into 1 Thessalonians and then ask each other questions about the coming of Christ in a segment called “Do You Understand?” The Big Idea: History has a glorious destination: the day our king returns! Weekly Challenge: Encourage a brother or sister by reminding them of the Lord’s coming. Show Notes Into the Book - Week 20 Into the Book Preview - “1 Thessalonians 1-5” (DAILY DOWNLOAD) “Tortilla of Prayer” (EPISODE) The End Series (DAILY DOWNLOAD)

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Episode 62 - “Magna Charta”

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Maybe you’ve noticed tensions growing about how to handle the current health crisis. What if someone doesn’t wear a mask in worship? Is it safe to assemble? Is it liberal not to have a traditional assembly yet? What if someone tries to shake your hand or even hug you? While these issues are worthy of serious discussion, is there a more important goal than fighting about all this? How do we maintain harmony in the church while we navigate these questions? This week we’re Finding Jesus in Galatians and diving into the “one another” verses of Galatians 5. Then we take a deep dive into patience an

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Replay — "I Shall Not Be Moved?"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Programming Note: This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes from the past. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. This week, as we go Finding Jesus in Luke 16-20, we notice that Jesus is never boring and always knows the right thing to say. But we also see his heart ache for people, and learn that he likes to hear “thank you” as much as anyone. As we set Psalm 10 in Motion, we learn to speak frankly with God and turn our questions to praise. It may seem like God is avoiding you when you need him most, but the King is listening — so what are you asking? The Big Idea: He

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Episode 61 - "Cheesecake Factory Dilemmas"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Is there anything good about being stuck at home? Find out as we list our Favorite Things: Quarantine Edition. Plus we find a prayer formula in Gethsemane, a helpful strategy for making big decisions, and a reality check for the “religious.” The Big Idea: When unproductive branches are pruned from your life, don’t try to graft them back on. Weekly Challenge: Identify some aspect of life you thought was important, but now doesn’t seem to be. Show Notes Into the Book - Week 17 Into the Book Preview - “Mark 13-16, James 1” (DAILY DOWNLOAD) Wilson Adams’ Family Studies (WEBSITE) Wilson Adams’ Fami

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Episode 60 - "Crocodile and a Lion"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

It’s March, er, April Madness! This week we break down the Bible Bracket tournament, offering our biggest surprises, our Most Valuable Passages, and what we learned along the way. And we spend some extra time with the winner, finding our Scriptures du Jour in Matthew 6, and asking questions like: Why is it essential for disciples to receive little children? And, how are we defined by what our eyes look at? Join us for a listen! The Big Idea: What you value most shapes your heart. Weekly Challenge: Find some encouragement from the Bible Bracket Final Four (Psalm 19, Isaiah 53, Romans 12, and Ma

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Episode 59 - “Dad Travel!”

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Why is it so important to learn to accept help from others? Did Jesus command his disciples to “play it by ear”? Why is it sometimes harder to value the input of those we know best? This is week 15 of the Into the Book reading plan, where we find interesting tidbits about the belief of demons and the disbelief of family friends. Join us for a listen! Also, don’t forget to vote in the Bible Bracket of Favorite Chapters this week! The Big Idea: Upward progress rarely comes when things are handed to us without challenge. Weekly Challenge: Trust God to bring a positive outcome from something negat

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Episode 58 - "Tortilla of Prayer"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

The last few weeks we’ve moseyed through the book of Romans, but today we “feel the need … for speed.” So we’re Flyin’ Through the Book, getting the big picture of what’s happening throughout this magnificent letter. We also look at how Jesus touched the untouchable, found time to pray, and brings his family together to glorify God in perfect harmony. The Big Idea: The Lord holds his people together, as we unite ourselves with him. Weekly Challenge: Find a way to maximize your time for the Lord this week. Show Notes Into the Book - Week 14 Into the Book Preview - “Romans 14-16, Mark 1-2” (DAIL

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Episode 57 - "Hazmat Suit of Light"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

What does it look like to live every day as a living sacrifice to God? How is imitating Christ’s character like putting on an armor of light? How do we avoid drunken “delusions of grandeur” as we evaluate ourselves? And is it realistic to do what’s right in other people’s eyes and live at peace with everyone? Join us this week, as we zero in on one of our favorite chapters — the practical instruction of Romans 12. The Big Idea: The mercy of God calls for nothing less than our whole body, mind, and heart, freely given as an offering back to him. Weekly Challenge: Touch someone’s life in a posit

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Episode 56 - "No Social Distancing God"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

This week, we talk about toilet paper, anxiety, and the security we find in Christ. It’s a great week to find comfort in the encouraging words or Romans 4-8, and that’s where we find ourselves in our reading plan. There, we discover that for those in Christ Jesus, there is no social distancing ourselves from God! The harder things get, the more we need to return to God’s promises. We hope you find the conversation helpful. The Big Idea: If God has already proven his commitment to you at the cross, why be afraid now? Weekly Challenge: Identify the source of your fear and pray about it. Show Not

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Episode 55 - "Itty Bitty Living Space"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Have you ever wondered what the gospel is really all about? This week we’re lifting another Heavy Word — gospel — to see what it means and what it does. As we go looking for Jesus in the readings for week 11 of the Into the Book reading plan, Bryan explains how the Scriptures are like a Magic Eye picture and Ryan explains how Jesus is like the ark of the covenant’s lid. Plus, in the Scripture du Jour, we talk about hypocrisy and Aladdin’s lamp. The Big Idea: The gospel is meant to do something to us — changing us by bringing us into submission to Christ through faith. Weekly Challenge: Share w

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Replay — "Hormonal Thunderstorm"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Programming Note: This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes from the past. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. This week we continue our series for “young folks” with advice to our younger selves about “matters of the heart.” What kind of decisions can guide a Christian’s dating life towards a great, godly marriage? How do we protect ourselves (and our dates!) from decisions we’ll regret? What Jesus Said about plucking out your eye in Matthew 5:27-30 leads to what Job said about making a covenant with his eyes, and we can’t help but notice how uncomplicated these is

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