The Bible For Busy People

The Bible For Busy People

Do you find the chaos and noise of the world getting you down? Time to turn up the voice of God in your life! Join Jenn Schultz for a mini-bible study podcast each weekday. In 7 minutes or less, you’ll dive into God’s Word and come up refreshed and ready for the next thing on your to do list. We know you can find 7 minutes a day to stop and soak in God's truth! You can totally connect with Jesus on your commute, during your lunch break, in the school pickup line, while you’re doing the dishes, or at the coffee shop with earbuds and your favorite latte. We’ve got you covered with a Bible podcast for your busy life!

Episodes

Faith and Grief - Ruth - Ruth 1

December 1, 2025 • 7 mins
Faith has a way of humbling us—reminding that growth often means rethinking what we thought we knew. As I’ve been studying Ruth and Naomi, I’m realizing that God’s Word is alive, and sometimes the story we overlooked is the one He most wants us to see.

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Rejected Are Invited - Upside-Down Kingdom - Luke 14, 15

November 28, 2025 • 8 mins
Birthday season at our house is full of balloons, streamers, and joy—but also the stress of endless party planning decisions. All that effort reminds me of Jesus’ parable of the great banquet in Luke 14, where a host pours his heart into preparing a feast only to be met with excuses. The good news is that God’s invitation to His kingdom is even more extravagant, and He throws open the doors to welcome everyone in, celebrating each ...
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Poor is Rich - Upside-Down Kingdom - Luke 16, 7, Matthew 5

November 27, 2025 • 8 mins
When I sat down with Stacy Cleveland from Vision House recently, I expected practical answers about homelessness—lists of needs, ways to donate, or volunteer opportunities. Instead, she spoke first about isolation, and the power of simply being present with those who feel unseen. Jesus reminds us in Luke 16 that true wealth isn’t measured by what we keep, but by how we see and care for our neighbor, inviting us into a kingdom where...
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Love Your Enemies - Upside-Down Kingdom - Luke 10, Matthew 5

November 26, 2025 • 7 mins
This year another Wicked movie is hitting theaters, and while I may grumble about part one and part two, I can’t help but love the story behind the so‑called “wicked” witch. Her origin reminds us that villains often have complicated pasts, shaped by misunderstanding and mistreatment. Jesus takes this same theme and flips it upside down in Luke 10, showing us that even those we label as enemies—like the Samaritan—can be the very pic...
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Losing Life Is Saving It - Upside-Down Kingdom - Luke 9, Matthew 16

November 25, 2025 • 7 mins
Spoiler alert: some of the most powerful stories in film revolve around sacrifice—characters giving up dreams, comfort, or even their lives so others can flourish. From Casablanca to the Iron Giant to the Avengers, these moments stir us because they echo a deeper truth. Jesus embodies the ultimate sacrifice, turning the world’s logic upside down by giving His life for ours, and inviting us into a kingdom where dying to self leads t...
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Least is Greatest - Upside-Down Kingdom - Luke 9, 14, 18

November 24, 2025 • 7 mins
What if the very things that feel backwards—like giving instead of keeping, or lowering yourself instead of climbing higher—are the keys to real joy? Behavioral economics professor Dan Ariely points out that life’s contradictions often bring the deepest rewards, and Jesus showed us this counterintuitive way first. In Luke’s gospel, we’re invited into the “Upside Down Kingdom,” where the least become the greatest, release brings fre...
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Faith - Of Great Worth - 1 Peter 1, Hebrews 11

November 21, 2025 • 8 mins
In my Women in the Bible class, I was struck by how the book of Esther never mentions God’s name, yet His presence is woven throughout the story. That silence mirrors seasons in our own lives when God feels distant, but faith calls us to keep seeking Him anyway. Today we’ll look at how trials grow our faith and how steady, everyday obedience positions us to see God at work.

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Purity - Of Great Worth - James 1, Matthew 5

November 20, 2025 • 7 mins
Scripture paints a much fuller picture of purity than what you may have grown up with. James reminds us that true faith is both caring for others and keeping our hearts free from the world’s pollution. Today we’ll explore what it means to pursue a pure heart that is wholehearted toward God and rooted in His love.

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Generosity - Of Great Worth - 2 Corinthians 9

November 19, 2025 • 8 mins
When we ask what God values most, Scripture shows us a Father who delights in compassion, love, and generosity. He isn’t distant or domineering, but instead longs for relationship and loves to pour out goodness on His children. Today we’ll explore how His cheerful giving shapes our own call to give with joy and trust in His abundant care.

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Meekness - Of Great Worth - 1 Peter 3, Matthew 11

November 18, 2025 • 7 mins
When we first studied 1 Peter, I’ll admit this passage was one I had to wrestle with. It’s often been misunderstood or misapplied, but when we look closer, we see it’s not about silencing women—it’s about cultivating a heart that reflects God. Today, let’s dig into what it really means to have the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit that is precious in His sight.

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You - Of Great Worth - Luke 12

November 17, 2025 • 8 mins
I’ve come to believe God has a way of speaking right through the radio, with lyrics that land exactly when I need them most. Sometimes they make me laugh, sometimes they bring me to tears, but always they remind me of His presence in the everyday. And recently, one song in particular pointed me back to Scripture and the truth that God values us deeply—setting the stage for today’s reflection.


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Religion - Worthless - Matthew 6

November 14, 2025 • 8 mins
Religion can be a beautiful part of our faith—but when it becomes the goal instead of the guide, it can lose its purpose. God never designed us for rule-following alone; He created us for relationship. Let's explore how even good things like religious practices can become worthless when they replace the One they’re meant to point us toward.

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Idols - Worthless - Acts 8, Jeremiah 2, 10

November 13, 2025 • 7 mins
It’s easy to laugh at a giant golden bunny in a kids’ Bible movie—but idolatry isn’t always so obvious. Sometimes, the things we trust most quietly take God’s place in our hearts, leaving us stressed, disconnected, and chasing fulfillment that never comes. Today, we’re naming those hidden idols and turning back to the One who truly satisfies.

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Wealth - Worthless - Luke 12

November 12, 2025 • 8 mins
We’ve all heard the phrases—bamboozled, hoodwinked, taken for a ride—and while they might sound amusing, being conned is no joke. Jesus warns us to watch out for a deeper deception: the lie that life is found in possessions.

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Faithlessness - Worthless - Matthew 25

November 11, 2025 • 8 mins
Fear is a powerful force—wired into our bodies to protect us, but not meant to control us. Scripture reminds us that the fear of God is not dread, but reverence that moves us to faithful action. Let's dig deeper into how fear can either bury what God has given us or propel us to use it boldly for His glory.

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Achievements - Worthless - Philippians 3

November 10, 2025 • 8 mins
Ever traded something you thought was valuable, only to realize it was a counterfeit? The world is full of shiny promises that don’t deliver—but God’s kingdom flips the script, offering true worth not in what we achieve, but in who we are in Christ. This week, we’re diving into what Scripture calls worthless, so we don’t spend our lives chasing what won’t last.

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Joyful - Grace & Joy - Matthew 5, John 16

November 7, 2025 • 7 mins
Toddlers remind us how joy can burst forth from the simplest gifts—bubbles, puddles, or pretend dragons. That same wonder is what grace invites us into: a life where joy flows freely, not from circumstances, but from the goodness of God.

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Powerful - Grace & Joy - Romans 5, Titus 2, 2 Corinthians 12

November 6, 2025 • 8 mins
Some gifts don’t seem life-changing at first—until the moment you truly need them, and they become essential. Grace is just like that: quietly given, often misunderstood, but when it meets us in our weakness, it transforms everything.

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Relational - Grace & Joy - Luke 6, Romans 4

November 5, 2025 • 8 mins
I used to think credit was something you earned—until I realized grace works the opposite way. God’s favor isn’t a transaction we qualify for; it’s a gift we receive, and it changes everything.

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Extravagant - Grace & Joy - Matthew 20, Luke 1

November 4, 2025 • 7 mins
My friend Brandi says with a grin, “I’m God’s favorite”—and honestly, she’s not wrong, lol. The truth is we are all favored, chosen, approved, and blessed by God. God’s favor isn’t about earning a spot; it’s about grace that feels almost unfair in its generosity, and it’s offered freely to every one of us.

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