When Faith Falters, Gideon’s Story Shows Us It’s Okay to Ask Questions (A Bible Study on Judges 6-8)

Today, we're delving into the Old Testament, specifically Judges 6 through 8, to discuss the story of Gideon. This narrative is deeply personal to me, as it reflects my own experiences and the lessons I've learned about faith. What do we do when our faith falters, when we have questions? This story…

Best Of: Why 1 John Will Challenge How You Approach Bible Study

While Nicole is on a break, we're replaying some of your favorite episodes from the archives. Be sure to grab a copy of Nicole's latest book Not What I Signed Up For! This short letter is rich, deep, and will challenge how we have looked at Bible study so far. This pastoral letter, written by an o…

Best Of: The Superpower of Contentment (A Bible Study on Ecclesiastes 5)

While Nicole is on a break, we're replaying some of your favorite episodes from the archives. And be sure to grab a copy of Nicole's latest book Not What I Signed Up For! Have you ever struggled with being content? Have you ever had that little thought in your mind, “If only I had more, if I only …

Best Of: Christ's Passion Is Our Pathway to Freedom

Has the true story of the cosmic reality of what Jesus has done for us on the cross and through his resurrection been lost on you? Has the story grown stale? My prayer is this passion week, you might hear something in this chapter you haven’t noticed before, and remember the joy of your salvation. …

God's Kingdom vs Man's Empire (A Bible Study on The Sermon on the Mount)

Have you ever wondered what God’s Kingdom is? Well, it’s God’s rule and reign in every aspect of life. Today, Nicole and David talk about kingdom versus empire. What is that kingdom like? And then they discuss how Jesus brings victory in the kingdom through his resurrection, and how that restores s…

From Shalom to Idolatry: How the Fall of Man Impacts God's World Today (A Bible Study of Genesis 1-4)

What does it mean for us to be a people who reflect God's image and likeness? And what has the fall done to us? In this episode of How to Study the Bible, Nicole sits down with David Bailey, the head of Arrabon, a ministry working to build "a reconciling community." In this special episode, Nicole…

Not What I Signed Up For: Finding Strength and Purpose in Unexpected Seasons

Think about the last few years of your life. How would you describe them? No doubt there have been some beautiful moments, but it's almost certain that you have walked through trials that have left you thinking, This isn't what I signed up for. You're not alone - in today's episode, Nicole and Rev…

What Does God Require for Salvation? (And Other Listener Questions!)

Today, Nicole and Rev. Rachel are tackling your tough questions - and we mean tough! A lot of the questions we have in life are questions precisely because there is not an easy, black and white answer. So we are going to go into God's Word together to see what the BIble has to say about your questi…

How to “Work Out Your Salvation with Fear and Trembling” And Why It Grows Our Confidence in God (A Bible Study on Philippians 2)

Life can be really hard if you are trying to figure out how to follow God in your everyday life. Whether you're raising your children, trying to show up well in your workplace or your school, people are tough and messy. And often when we face that kind of trouble or conflict, we're trying to figure…

Why Remembering Is a Powerful Discipline for Christians (A Bible Study on Psalm 107)

In this episode, we extend our series on "five words to live by" for one more week as we delve into the theme of "remembering" and its significance in our spiritual lives. We explore how remembering God's promises and reflecting on our past experiences with Him can reinforce our faith and identity…