Best Parable Project Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 112 | Bible Impact Stories: From Homeless to Hopeful (Terresa Wood) 29:53

5d ago29:53

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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey. Join the Chara Project team as they interview Terresa Wood from the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake City, Utah. From living on the …

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Ep. 111 | Bible Impact Stories: What God Taught An Atheist (Ren Richardson) 32:20

19d ago32:20

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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey. Join the Chara Project team as they interview Ren Richardson, whose faith journey took him from religion to atheism to discover…

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Ep. 110 | How to Study Apocalyptic Literature of the Bible 21:13

1M ago21:13

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers…

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Ep. 109 | How to Study Letters in the Bible 21:37

2M ago21:37

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers…

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Ep. 108 | How to Study Parables in the Bible 23:11

2M ago23:11

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers…

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Ep. 107 | How to Study Gospels in the Bible 26:44

3M ago26:44

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers…

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Ep. 106 | How to Study Wisdom Literature in the Bible 25:12

3M ago25:12

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers…

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Ep. 105 | How to Study Poetry in the Bible 34:33

3M ago34:33

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers…

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Ep. 104 | How to Study Narrative in the Bible 33:59

4M ago33:59

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers…

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Kinsman Redeemer 34:08

4M ago34:08

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Come join Pastor Danny and Phil look at 2 Samuel 4. https://www.instagram.com/parableproject2024?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Straight from the office of Westman Specialty Contracting. Thanks for the space and the support. Check out Pastor Danny's sermons on www.youtube.com/@KillarneyChurch Pianist- Jenice Neufeld Than…

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Ep. 103 | How to Study the Law in the Bible 23:21

4M ago23:21

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers…

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Covenant Promise 34:56

4M ago34:56

34:56

Come join Pastor Danny and Phil look at 2 Samuel 4. https://www.instagram.com/parableproject2024?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Straight from the office of Westman Specialty Contracting. Thanks for the space and the support. Check out Pastor Danny's sermons on www.youtube.com/@KillarneyChurch Pianist- Jenice Neufeld Than…

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Mercy vs Revenge 38:11

5M ago38:11

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Come join Pastor Danny and Phil look at 1 Samuel 22-24. https://www.instagram.com/parableproject2024?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Straight from the office of Westman Specialty Contracting. Thanks for the space and the support. Check out Pastor Danny's sermons on www.youtube.com/@KillarneyChurch Pianist- Jenice Neufeld …

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Ep. 102 | Trusting God's Character in the New Year 28:21

5M ago28:21

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As we enter into the New Year, we can often set New Year's resolutions - incorporating good habits, shedding bad habits and overall having a renewed mind as we start a new calendar year. At The Chara Project, our prayer for you this New Year, is that you can know and understand God and His character from studying His Word, so that you trust Him mor…

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Faith under fire. 44:22

5M ago44:22

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Come join Pastor Danny and Phil look at The Book of Job. https://www.instagram.com/parableproject2024?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Straight from the office of Westman Specialty Contracting. Thanks for the space and the support. Check out Pastor Danny's sermons on www.youtube.com/@KillarneyChurch Pianist- Jenice Neufeld…

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See what you believe... 31:03

5M ago31:03

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Come join Pastor Danny and Phil look at 2 Kings 6-7. Straight from the office of Westman Specialty Contracting. Thanks for the space and the support. Check out Pastor Danny's sermons on www.youtube.com/@KillarneyChurch Pianist- Jenice Neufeld Thanks for being with us.By Parable Project

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Ep. 101 | 6 Tips for Keeping Your Eyes on Jesus in the New Year 36:37

5M ago36:37

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As we enter into the New Year, we can often set New Year's resolutions - incorporating good habits, shedding bad habits and overall having a renewed mind as we start a new calendar year. Our prayer for you this New Year, stems from Hebrews 12:1-2, that says, "let us lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with e…

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The night the dogs didn't bark... 44:44

5M ago44:44

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Come join Pastor Danny and Phil. Straight from the office of Westman Specialty Contracting. Thanks for the space and the support. Check out Pastor Danny's sermons on www.youtube.com/@KillarneyChurch Pianist- Jenice Neufeld Thanks for being with us.By Parable Project

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Let's go home Mary 45:56

6M ago45:56

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Come join Pastor Danny and Phil. Straight from the office of Westman Specialty Contracting. Thanks for the space and the support. Check out Pastor Danny's sermons on www.youtube.com/@KillarneyChurch Pianist- Jenice Neufeld Thanks for being with us.By Parable Project

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Shock and Awe 44:43

6M ago44:43

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Come join Pastor Danny and Phil. Straight from the office of Westman Specialty Contracting. Thanks for the space and the support. Check out Pastor Danny's sermons on www.youtube.com/@KillarneyChurch Pianist- Jenice Neufeld Thanks for being with us.By Parable Project

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Ep. 100 | Christmas Edition: Prophecies of Jesus' Birth 21:00

6M ago21:00

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We've been studying Biblical prophesy a lot this year, and what better way to highlight the reason for Christmas than through a few Old Testament prophecies that point to Jesus' birth. Join the Chara Project team, as they focus on 3 types of Old Testament prophecies that are highlighted in Matthew’s gospel account of the Christmas story: the lineag…

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Zechariah's Surprise! 44:39

6M ago44:39

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Luke 1:5-80 Malachi 4:5-6 Isaiah 40:3-5 Come join Pastor Danny and Phil. Straight from the office of Westman Specialty Contracting. Thanks for the space and the support. Check out Pastor Danny's sermons on www.youtube.com/@KillarneyChurch Pianist- Jenice Neufeld Thanks for being with us. Thanks for being with us.…

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The Magi vs King Herod 44:35

7M ago44:35

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Come join Pastor Danny and Phil. Straight from the office of Westman Specialty Contracting. Thanks for the space and the support. Check out Pastor Danny's sermons on www.youtube.com/@KillarneyChurch Pianist- Jenice Neufeld Thanks for being with us.By Parable Project

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An Angels View of Advent 40:32

7M ago40:32

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Come join Pastor Danny and Phil. Straight from the office of Westman Specialty Contracting. Thanks for the space and the support. Check out Pastor Danny's sermons on www.youtube.com/@KillarneyChurch Pianist- Jenice Neufeld Thanks for being with us.By Parable Project

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Pilot of the Parable Project 45:16

7M ago45:16

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Just getting the ball rolling. Come join Pastor Danny and Phil. Straight from the office of Westman Specialty Contracting. Thanks for the space and the support. Check out Pastor Danny's sermons on www.youtube.com/@KillarneyChurch Pianist- Jenice Neufeld "This is my Father's world" Thanks for being with us.…

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Ep. 99 | Thanksgiving Edition: Thanksgiving in the Bible 30:45

7M ago30:45

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In the month of November, as we near the holiday of Thanksgiving, we often take time to recognize what we're thankful for. But what does the Bible says about Thanksgiving? Join the Chara Project team, as they do a topical study on the word Thanksgiving and find out how the Bible gives a lot of examples of WHY we should be thankful and INSTRUCTION o…

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Ep. 98 | 10 Reasons Jesus is Greater Than Jonah 21:17

8M ago21:17

21:17

As you study the book of Jonah, you will likely come across a verse in Matthew 12:41, where Jesus refers to Himself, saying that “something greater than Jonah is here.” What is Jesus really claiming in this moment? Join the Chara Project team as the team takes a closer look between Jesus and Jonah, uncovering 10 things they have in common, and 10 r…

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Ep. 97 | Studying Jonah 4 28:48

8M ago28:48

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How do we study Jonah chapter 4? Up to this point in the book of Jonah, he had completed his mission and the Ninevites had repented. This is where the story seems to have a natural end. And yet we still have one more chapter left in the book of Jonah. In one of the oddest endings to a book in the Bible, we see a conversation unfold between Jonah an…

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Ep. 96 | Studying Jonah 3 24:52

9M ago24:52

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How do we study Jonah chapter 3? Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into the book of Jonah - not only uncovering how to study Jonah 3, but what interesting insights we can gain from the text. In this episode, the team will walk alongside Jonah as he finally turns back to preach to the city of Nineveh. They will uncover more detail…

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Ep. 95 | Studying Jonah 2 26:44

9M ago26:44

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How do we study Jonah chapter 2? Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into the book of Jonah - not only uncovering how to study Jonah 2, but what interesting insights we can gain from the text. If you’re in a place where you’re looking for more help when studying the book of Jonah, this is the spot for you. In this episode, the team…

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Ep. 94 | Studying Jonah 1 19:38

10M ago19:38

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How do we study Jonah chapter 1? Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into Jonah, discovering how to study the book chapter by chapter - starting with Jonah chapter 1. If you’re in a place where you’re looking for more help when studying the book of Jonah, this is the spot for you. In this episode, the team will uncover what is most…

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Ep. 93 | How to Study the Book of Jonah 19:18

10M ago19:18

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Have you ever wanted to study Jonah, but didn't know where to start? While Jonah is one of the 17 prophecy books in the Old Testament, it reads differently from the others. It tells a narrative story of a reluctant servant who was pursued by a relentless God. So how do we study a prophecy book that doesn't look or act like all the other prophetic b…

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Ep. 92 | How to Study Prophecy 35:33

10M ago35:33

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When people first start studying the Bible, they often find the books of prophecy the most confusing or hard to understand. The last 17 books of the Old Testament are full of messages from God communicated through hand-selected prophets. The writings of these prophets used powerful imagery and language to communicate God’s messages to His people. L…

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Ep. 91 | Loving Your Neighbor: The Emmaus Disciples - How do I love my neighbor? 34:32

11M ago34:32

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Sometimes engaging your neighbor can feel intimidating - especially if it’s around the Bible. What does loving my neighbor look like in practice? Who really is my neighbor? Jesus was the master at engaging with people in a meaningful way, and we can learn a lot from Him and His interactions with others, as we dive into God’s Word. Join the Chara Pr…

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Old School Salon Nostalgia 31:30

11M ago31:30

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Summary The conversation explores the nostalgia for old school salons and the experiences of both stylists and consumers. It delves into the exploitation and perpetuation of poverty in salons, as well as the toxic environments that were often present. The discussion also examines the business practices in salons, including wage theft and misclassif…

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Ep. 90 | Loving Your Neighbor: The Woman at the Well | How do I love my neighbor? 23:14

11M ago23:14

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Sometimes engaging your neighbor can feel intimidating - especially if it’s around the Bible. What does loving my neighbor look like in practice? Who really is my neighbor? Jesus was the master at engaging with people in a meaningful way, and we can learn a lot from Him and His interactions with others, as we dive into God’s Word. Join the Chara Pr…

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Ep. 89 | Loving Your Neighbor: The Good Samaritan - Who is your Neighbor? 21:22

12M ago21:22

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Sometimes engaging your neighbor can feel intimidating - especially if it’s around the Bible. What does loving my neighbor look like in practice? Who really is my neighbor? Jesus was the master at engaging with people in a meaningful way, and we can learn a lot from Him and His interactions with others, as we dive into God’s Word. Join the Chara Pr…

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Ep. 88 | How to Choose a Bible Translation 30:23

1y ago30:23

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One of the most common questions we hear at The Chara Project is "How do I choose a Bible translation?" Maybe this is a question you've asked before as you have run across different versions of the Bible. Join the Chara Project team as they discuss why there are different Bible translations, what to expect when reading them, and where and when to a…

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The Suite Phenomenon 20:16

1y ago20:16

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Salon suites are low risk options to salon ownership without a huge commitment. Why are there so many salon suites popping up? Private Equity Investment Folks who have never touched hair a day in their lives are determining the places where you work. The explosion of suites will not go away because it is a huge investment arena. Summary The beauty …

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Ep. 87 | How to Choose a Study Bible 15:35

1y ago15:35

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One of the most common questions we get at The Chara Project is "What Study Bible should I choose?" And we understand - picking out a Study Bible can feel overwhelming! Whether you've never owned a Study Bible, you're purchasing a Bible for a friend, or are just looking for a new Bible to add to your collection, this is the podcast for you. Join th…

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Ep. 86 | What is a Study Bible? 23:56

1y ago23:56

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Let’s face it, at times the Bible can be hard to understand! A good Study Bible, in a translation that you can easily read and understand, is one of the best tools for helping you understand and make sense of the Bible. But what exactly is a Study Bible? Join the Chara Project team as they explain Study Bibles, why they are important, and provide a…

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Ep. 85 | Bible Study Leader Guide: Tips to Lead a Bible Study 20:23

1y ago20:23

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Are you a Bible Study leader? This episode is for you. Leading a Bible study has it's challenges, but leading with people who don’t share your beliefs can be even trickier. So, what is the key to being a good Bible study leader? With years of experience, The Chara Project has learned the pitfalls but also the tips and tricks on how to create a safe…

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Ep. 84 | Guest Episode | Real-Life Conversations Around Engaging Your Neighbor: Couples Edition 35:03

1y ago35:03

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Meet the husbands of the Chara Project team. They have been not only supporting their wives behind the scenes of many years, but are both passionate about the Bible and have been actively engaged in doing Bible study with their neighbors. Join this laughter-filled episode as the couples share their experience around engaging neighbors, what they've…

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Ep. 83 | Guest Episode | Real-Life Conversations Around Engaging Your Neighbor: Val Dowland 27:44

1y ago27:44

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Meet Val Dowland, a long-time friend of the Chara Project team, who comes from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Join us as she shares her experience of entering Bible study for the first time, what she's learned along the way, and the tips she would suggest for those just starting to engage your neighbor. This is an episode you won'…

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Ep. 82 | Part 2-The Neighbor Guide: 10 Tips to Build a Relationship with Your Neighbor (Part 2 of 2) 28:12

1+ y ago28:12

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Want to know how to engage your neighbor in Bible Study? Entering into faith conversations and Bible study with people who don’t share your beliefs should be handled with care - but it's possible. For 10 remarkable years, God has graciously opened the Chara Project team’s hearts and homes to many new friends from a variety of backgrounds. They’ve e…

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Ep. 81 | Part1-The Neighbor Guide: 10 Tips to Build a Relationship with Your Neighbor (Part 1 of 2) 25:39

1+ y ago25:39

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There are people interested in exploring the Bible who don’t share your beliefs - whether faith background, political views, or lifestyle. We call these people our neighbors. And believe that we should meet our neighbors where they are at and explore the Bible together. Yet entering into faith conversations and Bible study with people who don’t sha…

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Ep. 80 | The Chara Project Story 22:57

1+ y ago22:57

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At The Chara Project, it's our mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. But why? What's the story behind how we came to start a non-profit ministry? Find out as The Chara Project team goes down memory lane to share their story. You'll learn all the amazing details of what has drawn them into learnin…

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Ep. 79 | Studying Hebrews 11:1 ("Faith is confidence in what we hope for") 25:04

1+ y ago25:04

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Have you ever wondered what does faith look like? Unravel the essence of faith as the Chara Project team studies Hebrews 11:1, which says, “faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Using CHARA in Action learn what faith can look like, how we can have assurance in our faith, and what hope we can expect to expe…

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Ep. 78 | Studying John 3:16 ("For God so loved the world") 28:42

1+ y ago28:42

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John 3:16 is one of the most famous verses in the Bible and says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” But why do so many people focus on this verse? What does "begotten" mean? Do we really only have to believe? Join the Chara Project team as they …

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Ep. 77 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 12: Wise Men | Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11 10:37

1+ y ago10:37

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We’re on Day 12 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 12 Hope Has Come card focused on the Wise Men in Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage fr…

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