Chris Explores the Gospels
“Uncovering the world behind the Word.” Chris Explores the Gospels is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the richness of the New Testament. Hosted by Chris Choma, each episode journeys through the gospel stories with curiosity and clarity, while also drawing on historical and cultural insights that bring scripture to life. By exploring the world in which these texts were written — from first‑century traditions to everyday practices — Chris helps listeners understand the deeper meaning behind the words and how they continue to inspire faith today. Whether you’re new to the Bible or a seasoned reader, this show invites you to engage with the gospels in a way that is thoughtful, accessible, and profoundly relevant.
Episodes
God offers a peace the world cannot give — a steady, inner calm rooted in His character. When your mind stays on Him, He meets you with perfect peace.
Faith is a race, and you’re not running it alone. Fixing your eyes on Jesus gives you the endurance, clarity, and hope you need for every season.
Love flows from identity. When you remember you are chosen, holy, and beloved, you begin to love others from abundance rather than exhaustion.
God’s goodness is woven through your whole story. Remembering what He has done renews gratitude, strengthens faith, and softens the heart.
Jesus invites you to keep reaching for Him. When you ask, He listens. When you seek, He guides. When you knock, He opens doors in His way and His time.
God knows what you need and how to provide it. His care is personal, timely, and rooted in His character — not your resources or strength.
You were never meant to do life alone. Jesus invites you to remain close to Him, letting His life and strength flow through you as He grows fruit you could never produce on your own.
When fear whispers its lies, God shines His light into the places that feel dark. He is your strength, your safety, and the One who steadies your heart.
Transformation begins in the mind. God reshapes your thoughts one moment at a time, freeing you from patterns that drain you and forming you into who He created you to be.
A gentle reminder that you are never forgotten by God. Your name, your story, and your wounds are engraved on His hands, held with a love that is steady and unshakable.
In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Proverbs 16:3 and the peace that comes when we commit our work to God. Instead of carrying the pressure of outcomes and expectations alone, Scripture invites us to place our plans in God’s hands and trust His guidance. This brief reflection encourages you to start with God, stay grounded in Him, and let His wisdom shape every step.
In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Hebrews 4:16 and the invitation to approach God with boldness. Instead of coming timidly or feeling unworthy, Scripture reminds us that we stand before a throne of grace — a place of mercy, welcome, and help. This brief reflection encourages you to pray with confidence and rest in the truth that God’s heart is always open to you.
In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on 2 Corinthians 5:17 and the hopeful truth that in Christ, you are a new creation. The old doesn’t define you — grace does. This brief reflection invites you to rest in the identity God has already given you and to trust that He’s still shaping your life with purpose, freedom, and joy.
In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Psalm 32:8 and God’s promise to guide, teach, and counsel us with His loving eye. When decisions feel heavy or the future seems unclear, God doesn’t leave us to figure things out alone — He leads us gently and personally. This brief reflection invites you to rest in the truth that God is with you, shaping your steps in every season.
In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on John 8:12 and Jesus’ promise that we never have to walk in darkness. Whether you’re facing confusion, fear, or uncertainty, Christ offers the light that guides, steadies, and leads you forward one step at a time. This brief reflection invites you to rest in the truth that Jesus is with you, lighting your way in every season.
In this episode of Chris Explores the Gospels, we enter the moment when Jesus calls Matthew — a tax collector, an outsider, a man living in the tension between who he was and who he could become. Through historical context, cultural insight, and sensory storytelling, we discover why Jesus calls people in the middle of their lives, not after they’ve cleaned them up. With a personal reflection on childhood compassion and ...
In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Isaiah 55:1–3 and God’s beautiful invitation to come to Him just as you are. Whether you’re weary, thirsty, or running on empty, God offers rest, renewal, and life for your heart. This brief reflection reminds you that His presence isn’t earned — it’s received — and His invitation to “Come, listen, live” is open to you today.
In this episode of Chris Explores the Gospels, we enter the story of the paralytic — a man carried to Jesus by friends when he could not come on his own. Through historical context, cultural insight, and sensory storytelling, we discover why Jesus forgives before He heals, and what this reveals about the wounds we carry beneath the surface. With a personal reflection on identity, self‑perception, and the healing power of God&...
In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on 1 Peter 5:7 and the freeing truth that you don’t have to carry your worries alone. God invites you to cast every care on Him — not just the “big” ones — because He cares personally and consistently for you. This brief reflection encourages you to release what’s weighing you down and rest in the nearness of God’s steady, present care.
In this episode of Chris Explores the Gospels, we follow Jesus into Gentile territory — a place shaped by Greek culture, Roman influence, and spiritual practices foreign to the Jewish world. There, He confronts two men living among the tombs, tormented by forces no one else could restrain. We discover the deeper meaning of this encounter: Jesus is not only the One who calms storms — He is the One who confronts darkness....
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