Episodes

  • An antidote to the devil

    An antidote to the devil
    Jul 2 2026
    Have you ever noticed the words that are used to describe the devil? Let me provide three examples. First, he “prowls.” We find this detail in 1 Peter 5:8: “Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” Second, he is “crafty.” This detail comes up in the Garden of […]
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    2 mins
  • Do not give the devil a foothold

    Do not give the devil a foothold
    Jul 3 2026
    In Ephesians 4:27 we are told to “give no opportunity to the devil.” In the original Greek manuscripts of this verse, the word for “opportunity” is topos. It’s where we get our English word “topography.” In Ephesians, this word suggests some sort of location or space. Various biblical translation teams have struggled to adequately capture […]
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    2 mins
  • Self-forgetfulness and self-infatuation

    Self-forgetfulness and self-infatuation
    Jul 1 2026
    In the Bible, we are often told be humble. We’re often warned to steer clear of pride. So here’s a helpful way to think about the difference between the two. It’s the difference between self-forgetfulness and self-infatuation. Self-forgetfulness isn’t about being self-deprecating. Nor is it about beating yourself up. It’s about focusing more and more […]
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    2 mins
  • This is what worry loves to do

    This is what worry loves to do
    Jun 30 2026
    Worry. It happens. We don’t like it, but it’s a part of life. Here’s what I’ve come to know about worry. Worry loves to make you question the past, fear the future, and doubt God in the present, so that you are forever frantic and mentally somewhere else. Let’s break that down one idea at […]
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    2 mins
  • Two people, two different approaches

    Two people, two different approaches
    Jun 29 2026
    In 1 Peter 4, the apostle is instructing his readers about something important. There are times, he says, when we will suffer for our faith. Just as Jesus suffered, we too will suffer. Just as Jesus was insulted, so too will we be insulted. He then goes on to provide some further clarity: “But let […]
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    2 mins
  • He binds himself to us

    He binds himself to us
    Jun 26 2026
    [Note: New podcast episode about The Apostles’ Creed — link in footnotes.] ~ Thousands of years ago the people of God were encouraged with these words: “Yet the LORD set his affection on your ancestors and loved them, and he chose you, their descendants, above all the nations—as it is today” (Deuteronomy 10:15). In his […]
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    2 mins
  • Being hospitable (when you don’t want to be)

    Being hospitable (when you don’t want to be)
    Jun 25 2026
    In 1 Peter 4, the apostle is encouraging his readers to be prayerful and loving. As a part of this he shares a word about hospitality: “Show hospitality to one another without grumbling” (verse 9). When we think about the word hospitality, we often think of the “hospitality industry.” That’s not unrelated, but it’s not […]
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    2 mins
  • When his glory is revealed

    When his glory is revealed
    Jun 24 2026
    “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you” (1 Peter 4:12). Whenever we go through hardship or adversity, it’s good to remain tethered to sources of help. Unfortunately, one of the things some people do is isolate themselves—from […]
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    2 mins