Let the Bible Speak UP

After losing his wife and children in a tragic shipwreck in the North Atlantic, Horatio Spafford was able to write, “Even so, it is well with my soul.” He had learned to accept his grief within the context of God’s faithfulness. It’s not easy, and it’s a journey, but it is possible.

Why God may or may not have been the moving force behind worldly events is the quintessential human question. Do you have a situation that’s led to you asking, “God, why?” Most of us do. Watch as we explore this difficult topic together.

Most Psalms, even the dark ones, often include some glimpse of hope. Psalm 88, however, certainly does not. In this episode, Brian explores the psalm and what it might teach us as we wrestle with emotional turmoil.

In this episode, Brian examines the biblical significance placed on compassion and listening to those suffering in the wake of tragedy.

Grief is the part of the process we’d all like to skip over. We can’t, and, believe it or not, God doesn’t expect us to. Grief is just as much part of the process as deliverance, and this is demonstrated repeatedly in the pages of Scripture.

In the third installment of our Death, Dying, & Suffering series, Brian explores what the Bible says about pain. Once we filter our pain through the lens of faith, what remains is something incredible!

In the second installment of our Death, Dying, & Suffering series, Brian explores what to do when it seems there’s no way out of the darkness. Scripture illuminates a path to redemption by showing us what lies beyond the darkness.

In this introduction to a new series, Brian shares some of his own story and begins the discussion on a deeply-personal topic all of us must reckon with. Join Brian on a moving exploration through Scripture as he investigates death and suffering from the perspective of faith.

Many of us have enjoyed the encouragement of our own mothers and have been forever changed by that support. This is what Christians are called to do for others as well. This episode is all about motherhood and what everyone can learn by reflecting on it through a biblical lens.

Christians are frequently accused of picking and choosing verses to follow and ignore. Sometimes, these accusations are valid, although many of them are rooted in a misunderstanding of the Old Testament. In this episode, we’ll explore the role of Mosaic Law in New-Testament Christianity.

According to Matthew and Luke’s accounts, Mary clearly knows something of Jesus’ lasting significance to the world. Could she, though, have truly imagined the magnitude of the effect the cross and empty tomb would have on humanity? Probably not. Enjoy this special Easter episode!

Even those who are not Christian likely know the name Judas Iscariot. His name has become synonymous with betrayal, a vicious sin not quickly forgotten. Why did he do it? In this episode, we’ll explore Judas’ motives and learn something surprising about ourselves along the way.

Our society is acutely aware of the natural disparities that exist in life. We are born into and exist within a wide variety of circumstances. Our character, though, is not determined by the hand we’re dealt, but by how we play it. We learn something about this in an unexpected place, the “Parable of the Talents”.

A few thousand years ago, God dramatically destroyed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Among other things, this event demonstrated that God’s tolerance of evil is ultimately limited. This lesson is reiterated in the New Testament, and we reflect on it today through the lens of one of Jesus’ many parables.

Optics matter. Jesus comes into Jerusalem greeted by an adoring crowd, yet rides in on a donkey—no red carpet, no city officials. Why does Jesus choose this method of introduction to the city that kills the prophets? He’s inviting us to a revolution, but not the kind you might think.

In this exposition on Jesus’ encounter with a wealthy, inquisitive Israelite, we’ll turn inwards and probe for that which keeps us separated from God.

Marriage is a very personal topic for many, and for good reason! Marriage is the most fundamental relational structure God instituted for mankind. That said, many marriages are strained and disordered, to put it mildly. This episode teaches the basics of what Scripture says on the topic, highlighting the frequently contentious issues of divorce and remarriage.

Scripture ascribes a tremendous amount of value to children. This is especially apparent in Jesus’ ministry, declaring one must become like a child in order to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. In this event and in the passage that follows, we learn something valuable about our interactions with one another. Listen to learn more!