Skip to content
Uplift the Brethren

Listen

Podcasts

Podcast episodes from members of the brotherhood, with direct audio links.

Filtered by Source: Bible Geeks Podcast Clear all

307 episodes

Showing 251–275

Sign in to save
Podcast

Episode 54 - "Not Till Midnight"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Like Bible Geek grenades, we’re lobbing questions at each other in a new segment called “ Do you understand?,” as we try to better understand a topic. This week our questions focus on the early church’s assembly and leadership. Week 9 of the Into the Book reading plan takes us through Paul’s journeys, where we — surprisingly — find some red letter words of Christ. How does Paul’s trial parallel the Lord’s? What do you want on your epitaph? And what can a dead man in the middle of services teach us about paying attention? The Big Idea: Godly lives — past and present — illuminate the path of lov

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 53 - "Blue 42!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

With all the fighting and division in Christianity today, have you ever wondered how early Christians worked out disagreements? Today’s Scriptures du Jour look to two examples of brethren disagreeing in Acts 15. Then, we try to get past our disclaimers for some real talk on fasting. When did churches fast in the New Testament, and what should we take from their example? The Big Idea: Unity is possible when we reason together with no agenda but God’s will and no authority but God’s Word. Weekly Challenge: Fast or give up something for one day this week. Show Notes Into the Book - Week 8 Into th

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 52 - "Some Good Gila Monster"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

This week, we look at two Heavy Words: repentance and discipleship. Bryan explains why a Christian can never be like Darth Vader and Ryan explains why we’re like Gila monsters. We talk about the hardest thing in the Bible to do and why it’s so hard to believe someone can actually change. And we go looking for Jesus in week 7 of our reading plan (Acts 7-11), including our favorite verses from today’s readings. The Big Idea: As disciples, we will never be the master, but Jesus our master shows us the Ultimate Disciple. Weekly Challenge: Connect with someone who might be seeking the Lord this wee

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 51 - "One-Trick Pony?"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

This week we’re talking about the Holy Spirit — his work and presence in the early church and the church today. What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit? How is it different from the gift of the Spirit Christians receive at baptism? And what does it really mean to be “filled with the Spirit”? And as this week’s “Into the Book” readings lead us into Acts, we look for the apostle’s “hobby horse” sermon topic and find that trembling before our awesome God is just as important in the New Testament as the Old Testament. The Big Idea: The Lord continues to live and work in his people today. Weekly Cha

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 50 - "Stay Classy"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

How did Jesus stay calm, composed, and classy in crisis? What did Jesus do to set people’s hearts on fire? Why did Jesus tell his disciples to touch him? And how is hurrying like a Mexican Buffet? This week we take on these and other exciting questions, as we finish Luke. The Scriptures du Jour come from Luke 24 and we finish up with some Deeep Thoughts about keeping it together. The Big Idea: We can find Christlike composure by entrusting ourselves to God. Weekly Challenge: Respond to difficulty with grace this week. Show Notes Into the Book - Week 5 Into the Book Preview - “Luke 21-24; Acts

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 49 - "I Shall Not Be Moved?"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

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: Helping the helpless is one of God’s specialties. Weekly Challenge: Speak your mind to God in prayer this week. Show Notes Into the Book - We

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 48 - "They Be Trippin'!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

This week, we’re on fire! Or at least we’re talking about fire a lot. We go looking for Jesus in this week’s readings and find a strong man casting fire on the earth. Our Scripture du Jour has us rethinking our dinner invitations and trying to stay salty. And a Psalm 9 edition of Poetry in Motion has us praising the God who sees us, maintains justice, and gives us a stronghold. The Big Idea: Understanding fire of God’s judgment on evil brings the humble heart to repent. Weekly Challenge: Get together with someone you would normally not invite. Show Notes Into the Book - Week 3 Into the Book Pr

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Replay — "Tiny Toothpick Legs"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Programming Note: This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes on spiritual growth. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. This week, we answer a listener question about going from milk to meat and find that the next step of growth is different for all of us. The conversation takes us from muscle men with toothpick legs to babies with giant heads, as what Jesus Said in Mark 8:14-21 reminds us that the Lord expects us to follow an appropriate growth curve. How do we overcome spiritual stagnation and keep moving forward, both as Bible students and as disciples? Join us as w

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 47 - "You Snakes!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Why is it so hard to talk to people about the gospel? How can we engage people in real dialogue about the truth? Join us for a discussion about the gospel, as we seek to understand it and share it. And as we talk about the first week’s reading on this episode, it’s still a great time to start reading through the New Testament with us! With the new year, we’ve also changed up the format — Finding Jesus in every passage we read and offering our Scripture du Jour from the week’s reading. Hope you’ll join us! The Big Idea: Reasonable dialogue can open opportunities for sharing the gospel, where on

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 46 - "Into the Book"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Happy 2020 — are you ready to get Into the Book? We’re kicking off a new focus for this year, journeying through the New Testament, reading one chapter every weekday. Have you ever read through the Bible in a year? Maybe you do it every year or maybe you (like us!) have had some difficulty making it through. Either way, we hope you’ll join us! The Big Idea: Reading through the Bible in a year is a marathon, not a sprint, so we designed this plan to give you the flexibility to make it to the finish line! Weekly Challenge: Start the weekly reading plan. Show Notes Into the Book Bible Reading Pla

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 45 - "Feelin’ Satisfied!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

How would you sum up your year in one word? As we complete 2019, we encourage you to reflect on your year with us, considering what happened and what you learned. We share some of the books that impacted us, what our goals were (and how we failed at them!), and discuss the important difference between a goal and an intention. And as usual, we kick things off with something Jesus Said — a promise that we will be satisfied in Matthew 5:6. Join us as we put a bow on The Year That Was: 2019! The Big Idea: When we deal well with our past we’re better prepared for our future. Weekly Challenge: Answe

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 44 - "Stereo Instructions"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

In this episode, we're diving into one of the most "singable" psalms — Psalm 8 — talking about God's majesty and love for us. What's our role on this earth? What does nature teach us about the Creator? Let's listen to the voice of the little ones in Matthew 21:14-16! And we wrap it all up with a few of our favorite things, including movies, books, and quiet moments alone in the woods. We hope you’ll join us — it's way better than listening to stereo instructions! The Big Idea: We may be small, but the Creator of the universe loves us. Weekly Challenge: Stop and reflect on God’s glory in nature

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 43 - "You Player!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

We’re closing out our “Young folks” series with our Top 4 Proverbs on the subject along with some closing advice to our younger selves. How do you find great friends and a great spouse? Why is tending to your own heart such a big deal? And (sorry!) we had to get into every grown up’s favorite word to repeat to teenagers: “responsibility!” From some timeless words of Jesus in Matthew 26:41 (“Watch and pray”) to a silly saying by Ryan’s Grandpap (“Wherever you go, there you are”), we are grasping for all the wisdom we can find to pass onto “Little Bryan” and “Little Ryan.” So join us for one mor

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 42 - "Hormonal Thunderstorm"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

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 issues really are, if we’re honest. From establishing better guardrails to asking better questions, the only way any of it works is when we d

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 41 - "It’s Not Trigonometry!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

How can a young person set a course for a meaningful work life? How is confessing Jesus ( Matt. 10:32–33 ) like giving a reference letter? And how do we begin to lift Bible reading from drudgery to delight? Continuing our series on what we would love to tell our younger selves, today we consider the value of values — the impact that writing down our core commitments can have on the shape of our lives. A well-built life starts with a purposefully-laid foundation of beliefs and habits! The Big Idea: To internalize the principles of Scripture, we have to identify them, practice them, and reflect

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Replay — "The Pull of Double Chocolate Chip"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Programming Note: This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes from the past. We'll be back Thursday, November 28th with a brand new episode. What is the value of weakness? What’s the problem with the term self-control? And why do we all occasionally find ourselves holding a tub of ice cream when we should probably have skipped dessert? This week we begin a series on the fruit of the Spirit and review all our challenges so far. We also talk about what Jesus Said to Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:7-9. Weekly Challenge: Review your yearly and quarterly goals. Show Notes Jesus Said … 2 Corin

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 40 - "Young Folks"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

We’re heading back in the DeLorean to talk to our younger selves on this episode. What Jesus Said about service in Luke 22:24–27 leads the way in our discussion about how “young folks” can take on the role of leaders. When we start by leading ourselves through easy and tough times, then we can begin to take responsibility for leading others. We cover mentorship, organization, volunteering, and other areas the upcoming generation of disciples can make a difference. There’s no better time than today to begin to be an example for others to follow! The Big Idea: The first step of leadership is to

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 39 - "Stuck With Each Other"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

This week we take on the generation gap in the church, looking for a way forward that brings us together in the Lord’s name. A popular meme has young people responding to older generations with a #OKBoomer. A recent Pew Research poll documents the continued drop in Millennials who call themselves Christians. We see this problem all around us, but when relationships become strained in the Lord’s church — when either young or old become disconnected — we have a responsibility to build the body. So join us as we talk about oneness, Teddy Roosevelt, slime, and what it means to be stuck with each o

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 38 - "Banana Peel of Virtue"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Are you ready for Jesus’ return? How can you be sure? In this episode, we’re looking at his challenging words about preparedness from Luke 17:26-35, and we’re “Flying Through the Book” of 2 Peter. The common theme: knowledge and growth. The more we know about the Lord, and the deeper our relationship with him, the greater our confidence will be. We cover the plastic food of fakers, keeping our eyeballs toward the hope of heaven, and being diligent in adding to our faith. The Big Idea: Our hope in God’s promises shapes our choices and strengthens our self-control. Weekly Challenge: Meditate on

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 37 - “The Big Mo!”

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Ever get in a rut? Ever have a week, a month, or even a year when everything seems harder than it should be and you can’t seem to find your footing? This week we’re talking about momentum, starting what Jesus Said in Matthew 25:14-30. How do we get out of “autopilot” and become an expert in our lives? How can our surroundings and support system make all the difference? Join us as we try to figure out how to get on the right track and stay there! The Big Idea: Small, positive steps can turn around a downward spiral, but it takes patience, purpose, and faith. Weekly Challenge: Modify your surrou

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 36 - "This Feeling of Ickiness"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood or wrongly accused of something, you know how painful it can be. But how should a Christian respond? This week we begin with what “Jesus Said” segment focused on what Jesus DIDN’T say in Matthew 27:11-14 and then consider how we can learn to imitate his silence. Then we spend some time in a Poetry in Motion segment about a psalm David wrote while falsely accused. The Big Idea: If we live with simplicity and integrity, we’ll keep a clean conscience and unshaken confidence in God, even when under attack. Weekly Challenge: Consider challenging feedback you’ve rec

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 35 - "I Love Spreadsheets"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

This week we counted down our Top 4 Proverbs on money, which brought some interesting discoveries! We learned how to “lend money” to God and how to make friends with eternal houses. We discussed how our weekly paycheck is like Confederate currency at the end of the Civil War. And we wondered, “What would we see if we got a quarterly report on our spiritual investments?” The Big Idea: We have investment opportunities today that will soon disappear, so manage your money for eternal gains. Weekly Challenge: Look over your finances and note how your spending honors God. Show Notes Jesus Said … Luk

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 34 - "Interveners"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

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 in today and then let us know your questions for a future episode! The Big Idea: Praying for others can make a difference in their lives (and ours!), but it’s not a subs

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Replay — "That's Bad Advertising"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Programming Note: This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes where we talked with our wives about the challenges of comparison. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. The ladies have arrived! This week we discover that our wives are better at podcasting than we are, as they join us to discuss the trap of comparing ourselves to others. We begin with what Jesus Said about anxiety in Matthew 6:31-34 and end with a challenge to combat comparison with appreciation. In between, Adrienne and Sharilyn talk about beauty, lawn care, swimsuits, homeschooling, and working outside t

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Episode 33 - "Tiny Toothpick Legs"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

This week, we answer a listener question about going from milk to meat and find that the next step of growth is different for all of us. The conversation takes us from muscle men with toothpick legs to babies with giant heads, as what Jesus Said in Mark 8:14-21 reminds us that the Lord expects us to follow an appropriate growth curve. How do we overcome spiritual stagnation and keep moving forward, both as Bible students and as disciples? Join us as we try to figure it out! The Big Idea: Discernment is the art of appropriately applying all the relevant Biblical principles to a circumstance or

Visit source website Open