Best Pastor Jeremy McCandless Podcasts (2025)

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The Question of Our Resurrection. (1 Cor 15: 1-11) 24:11

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Send us a text Hi. When the Apostle Paul wrote 1 Corinthians 15, he tackled one of the biggest—and most hotly debated—questions in the Christian faith: What really happens after we die? For the Corinthians, the issue wasn’t whether Jesus rose from the dead—they believed that. The problem was the resurrection of our bodies. Many thought it was impos…

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Good Order in Our Church Services. (1 Cor 14: 24-40) 33:06

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Send us a text Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, we’re stepping into the closing section of 1 Corinthians 14 to tackle a challenging but essential topic: order in the church. From ancient Corinth to our modern congregations, the same struggles show up — division, misuse of spiritual gifts, and confusion about worship. We’ll unpack why G…

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The Purpose of The Gifts of the Spirit. (1 Cor 14: 20-25) 27:45

5d ago27:45

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Send us a text Few topics in the church spark as much debate as the gifts of the Spirit, and particularly that of speaking in tongues. Is it a private prayer language? A sign of the Holy Spirit’s baptism? A tool for evangelism? Or something else entirely? In this episode, I try and go beyond traditions and opinions to see what the Bible says. Drawi…

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Is there a Problem with "The Gifts of the Spirit?" (1 Cor 14: 1-19) 27:47

6d ago27:47

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Send us a text Episode Notes: In this episode, we explore Paul’s teaching on how the gathered church should function when God’s people come together. Using 1 Corinthians 14:26–40 as our guide, we unpack why order in worship is not about stifling the Spirit but about making space for every believer to contribute in a way that builds up the body of C…

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Should All Believers Seek the 'Baptism of the Holy Spirit'. (1 Cor 12: 12-31) 30:49

8d ago30:49

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Send us a text Welcome Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, we're diving back into our series on 1 Corinthians, picking up where we left off in Chapter 12. Paul's letter to the Corinthian church is more than just a theological discussion; it's a practical guide for how believers should function as a unified body. The Corinthians were strug…

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A More Excellent Way - The Way of Love. (1 Cor 13: 1-13) 32:58

8d ago32:58

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Send us a text Episode Notes: Scripture Focus: “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love…” (1 Cor 13:1) Overview: Today, we explore the contrast between spiritual gifts and spiritual fruit. Paul’s words cut through eloquence, prophecy, and sacrifice to reveal the one thing that gives all things meaning: love. Not sentimenta…

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The Spirit Gives, the Church Receives. Understanding Spiritual Gifts (1 Cor 12: 1-11 33:54

9d ago33:54

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Send us a text Welcome: Today, we begin a new section in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians—one that has stirred conversation, confusion, and often controversy in the church: Spiritual gifts. But Paul’s goal here isn’t confusion. It’s clarity, unity, and edification. In these opening verses of chapter 12, Paul reminds us that every spiritual gift—no …

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When Communion Becomes Dangerous. (1 Corinthians 11: 17-34) 27:49

12d ago27:49

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Bible Project Daily Podcast. Today we’re exploring one of the most sobering of teachings found in the New Testament—Paul’s shocking warning about the Lord’s Supper in 1 Corinthians 11. You may have heard these verses read many times during Communion, but Paul didn’t write them for tradition—he wrote them in respon…

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Do I Need to Get a Hat? (1 Cor 11: 2-16) 33:29

13d ago33:29

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Send us a text Welcome: A simple question about head coverings leads Paul into one a tricky passage on worship, creation, and God’s design for men and women. In this episode of The Bible Project Daily Podcast, we tackle a challenging and often misunderstood text and discover why this chapter isn’t ultimately about fabric or fashion, but about refle…

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Can I or Can't I? (1 Cor 10: 14-33) 30:29

14d ago30:29

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Send us a text Welcome: What do you do when the Bible doesn’t give a clear “yes” or “no”? In this episode of The Bible Project Daily Podcast, we unpack Paul’s answer to one of the most practical questions in 1 Corinthians: “Can I, or can’t I?” As Paul deals with eating food offered to idols, he also gives us more timeless principles for navigating …

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The Perils of Privilege. (1 Cor 10: 1-14) 31:41

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Send us a text Welcome Back: Are you blessed? Most of us would say yes. But with blessing comes danger—the peril of privilege. In this episode of The Bible Project Daily Podcast, we explore Paul’s sobering warning from Israel’s history in 1 Corinthians 10. How do we live under God’s favour without becoming presumptuous? How do we handle spiritual b…

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What Does It Take To Be A Winner? (1 Cor 9: 19-27) 31:43

16d ago31:43

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Send us a text In this episode of The Bible Project Daily Podcast, we explore one of Paul’s most interesting metaphors—the Christian life as a race. Everyone wants to win, but Paul tells us that in God’s Kingdom, true victory comes through self-denial and servanthood. What does it take to be a spiritual winner? Join us as we unpack 1 Corinthians 9:…

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Why Should I Give Up My Rights. (1 Cor 9. 1-18) 29:59

19d ago29:59

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Send us a text Welcome back! Today, we’re tackling one of the most countercultural messages in Scripture: the call to willingly lay down our rights. We live in a world where everything revolves around my freedom, my voice, my choice. But Paul turns that upside down in 1 Corinthians 9, showing us a deeper way. He had every right as an apostle to fin…

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A Question of Morality. (1 Cor 8: 1-13) 31:59

20d ago31:59

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Send us a text Welcome back! In today’s episode, we explore a timeless moral tension: What do we do when our freedom conflicts with someone else’s conscience? From meat offered to idols in Corinth to alcohol in our modern lives, the principle remains the same—love must guide freedom. Growing up, many of us were handed an unwritten moral code. But w…

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Is There a Case for Staying Single. (1 Cor 7: 25-40) 35:19

21d ago35:19

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Send us a text 🎙 Welcome Welcome to The Bible Project Daily Podcast. In today’s episode, we're looking at a topic that’s often misunderstood, frequently underexplored, and sometimes even unfairly dismissed—the biblical case for staying single. While most cultures—and often the church—promote marriage as the default route to a fulfilled life, the Ap…

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Can We Change Our Marital Status (1 Cor 7. 8-24) 38:07

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Send us a text Welcome Welcome back to The Bible Project Daily Podcast as we continue our journey through Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. Today, we step into one of the most personal and emotionally complex passages in the New Testament—1 Corinthians 7:8–24—where Paul offers wise, Spirit-led counsel on marriage, singleness, divorce, and rem…

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The Question of Marriage or Singleness. (1 Cor 7: 1-7) 38:48

23d ago38:48

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Send us a text Welcome to the Episode: In today’s episode, we explore a question that’s as old as the Church itself: Should I get married—or stay single? It’s a question shaped by culture, personal longing, and spiritual calling. We turn to 1 Corinthians 7:1–7 to hear Paul’s wise, pastoral, and often surprising counsel on marriage, celibacy, sex, a…

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Sex is Not Sin. (1 Corinthians 6: 12-20) 34:29

26d ago34:29

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Send us a text Welcome In today’s episode, we’re going deep into one of the most misunderstood and misapplied topics in the church: sex, freedom, and holiness. Centered on Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 6:12–20. This episode is about more than moral behavior—it’s about identity, redemption, and what it means to honour God with our bodies in a cul…

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The Christian's Approach to Settling Disputes. (1 Cor 6: 1-11) 35:35

27d ago35:35

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Send us a text Welcome What should a Christian do when wronged by another believer? In today’s episode, we explore Paul’s surprisingly radical teaching in 1 Corinthians 6 about how Christians are to approach conflict, especially when it involves legal disputes. We’re reminded that our calling isn’t just to win in court, but to walk in the way of Ch…

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A Correct Approach to Biblical Discipline (1 Cor 5:1-13) 38:28

28d ago38:28

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Send us a text 👋 Welcome In this episode of The Bible Project Daily Podcast, we continue our series through 1 Corinthians by exploring one of the great dangers that threatens every Christian community: division caused by pride. Paul speaks as a spiritual father to the Corinthian church, urging them to move away from arrogance and rivalry and return…

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What Causes Division Among Christians (1 Corinthians 4:6–21) 37:59

29d ago37:59

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Send us a text Episode Summary: In this thought-provoking episode, we explore Paul’s diagnosis of division within the Corinthian church—and uncover its root cause: pride. The Corinthians were puffed up, aligning themselves with particular leaders, boasting in personalities rather than humbling themselves before Christ. Paul peels back the layers of…

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The Correct View of a Leader in the Church. (1 Cor 3:6-4:5) 37:29

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Send us a text Welcome: In this episode, we unpack Paul's teaching on what true leadership in the church looks like. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 3:6 to 4:5, Paul gives us three vivid metaphors to describe church leaders: gardeners, builders, and stewards. Through these images, we are reminded that leadership is not about status, showmanship, or supe…

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The Message of Christianity and Our Place in It. (1 Corinthians 1:26-2:5) 34:59

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Send us a text 🎙️ Welcome to The Bible Project Daily Podcast, where we journey together through the Bible—chapter by chapter, verse by verse. In today’s episode, we continue exploring 1 Corinthians 1:18–2:5, a passage that cuts straight to the heart of the Christian faith: the message of the cross. ✍️ Episode Notes Title: The Message of Christianit…

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The Message of Christianity (1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5) 35:21

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Send us a text Welcome to The Bible Project Daily Podcast—where we journey together through the whole Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. In today’s episode, we continue unpacking one of the most profound and challenging sections in all of Scripture. We’re looking at 1 Corinthians 1:18 through to 2:5, where the apostle Paul lays bare the ver…

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Divisions in the Church. (1 Corinthians 1: 10-17) 36:27

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Send us a text 🎙️ Welcome to The Bible Project Daily Podcast A journey through Scripture, one verse at a time, one chapter at a time, one book at a time. We’re currently in a brand-new season exploring Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. This powerful letter, written to a divided church in a diverse and challenging city, has relevance for the c…

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Always Seek Grace and Praise God. (1 Cor 1. 4-9) 32:59

1M ago32:59

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Send us a text Welcome: Hello and welcome back to The Bible Project Daily Podcast. Today, we continue our 40-day journey through 1 Corinthians—a letter for the modern church, if ever there was one. In this episode, we’ll witness something astonishing: Paul gives thanks for a church in crisis. Before addressing the many failings of the Corinthian be…

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Pauls First Letter to the Corinthians. (1 Corinthians 1: 1-3) 26:15

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Send us a text Series: 1 Corinthians — A Letter for Our Time Welcome to The Bible Project Daily Podcast. I’m Jeremy McCandless, and today we launch a brand new season as we begin our study through the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians—chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Corinth was a messy church in a broken world. Sound familiar? That…

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Superstition and Fear - Verses faith and Hope. (Berkeley, Voltaire, Descartes and The Enlightenment) 37:29

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Send us a text This Episode was originally made available to my Patreon community on September 15, 2024.... I hope you find it interesting. Study Notes: "Superstition and Fear - Faith and Hope" Episode Overview: Key Topics: Definition and characteristics of superstition. The biblical definition of faith. The influence of superstition on modern life…

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Bonus Episode . A Christian Perspective on the Life and Work of Psychologist Carl Rogers and his 1961 book. “In Becoming a Person”. 52:32

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Send us a text This Episode was originally made available on 4th Aug 2024 on Patreon. Episode Description: Today, I examine the life and work of Carl Rogers, one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century, through a Christian lens. We explore his person-centered approach, the harmony between his principles and Christian teachings, an…

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Bonus Between Seasons Episode - A Christian Perspective in the Light of Reading 'The Sabbath' By Abraham Joshua Heschel" 49:54

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Send us a text This is a re- presentation of a talkand discussion held on the 23rd of July 2024 at the County Hotel Lytham St Annes, in Lancashire. It is taken from a series of talks and presentations/discussions taken from a series of talks working through what author, Tom Butler Bowden describe as "the Greatest Spiritual Classics, taken from his …

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Bonus Episode. "Marx and Engels - The Communist Manifesto." (1848) A Christian and Biblical Response 38:57

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Send us a text As Christians, how should we respond to those who sit on the far left? This episode was originally made available to my Patreon community on 27th May 2024.... I hope you find this helpful for context and application. Support the show To listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.…

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Determining What’s Right and What’s Wrong. (Judges 21:1–25) 31:48

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Send us a text Welcome to The Bible Project Daily Podcast. Today, we reach the final chapter of Judges—a disturbing yet powerful conclusion that forces us to ask: How do we know what’s truly right? The Israelites believed they were doing the right thing, but ended up compounding injustice with more and more sin. In this episode, we reflect on the d…

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The Danger of Getting Ahead Of The Lord. (Judges 20: 1-48) 33:29

2M ago33:29

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Send us a text Welcome: This episode looks at how Israel, in the aftermath of a horrifying crime, rushes to act — with justice on their side but without first waiting on God. Their initial victories turn tragic, resulting in staggering losses and a near-eradication of a tribe. The story reveals a critical truth: even when we do the right thing, we …

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When is the Right Time To Speak UP? (Judges 19: 1-30) (Warning Explicit Content) 40:11

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Send us a text Warning Very Explicit Biblical Content. Listener discretion required. Not suitable for Children or vulnerable adults. It’s Time to Speak Up Let me end with one final observation — and I believe it comes straight from the last verse of this dark, sobering chapter. It says: “Consider it, confer on it, then speak up.” That’s the call. S…

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Departing from the Lord (Judges 18:1–13) 34:25

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Send us a text Welcome to The Bible Project Daily Podcast. Today, we’re looking at Judges 18 — a sobering account of how a whole tribe, the Danites, slowly walked away from the Lord. This isn’t just a story of ancient idolatry; it’s a powerful warning about what happens when God’s people stop trusting His Word and start crafting a religion that sui…

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When Things That Seem Right Are Really Wrong. (Judges 17:1–13) 33:53

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Bible Project Daily Podcast. In today’s episode, we look at one of the most unsettling—and relevant—chapters in the book of Judges. We meet a man named Micah who builds an entire religion based on what feels right to him, even while invoking the name of the Lord. It’s a powerful reminder that sincerity is not the …

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The Fruit of the Flesh. (Judges 16: 1-20) 29:59

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Send us a text 🎙 Episode Summary In today's episode, we trace the final downward spiral of Samson—a man chosen by God but overtaken by his own desires. Judges 16 is a tragic yet illuminating story of what happens when God’s gifts are used without God's guidance. From Gaza to Delilah, from strength to blindness, this chapter lays bare the fruit of t…

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Special Update - Please Take Part in My Listener Survey. 12:26

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Send us a text VOTE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/poll-round-two-132240243?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Support the show To listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts…

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Standing Alone. (Judges 15: 1-20) 32:59

2M ago32:59

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Send us a text 🎙 Episode Summary What do you do when you feel utterly alone—abandoned by friends, misunderstood by your own people, and left to stand for God without support? In topday's episode, we walk through the stormy events of Judges 15 and the life of Samson: a man set apart by God, empowered by the Spirit, and yet isolated in his calling. F…

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God Can Use the Spiritually Flawed. (Judges 14 : 1-12) 28:56

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Send us a text Welcome Thanks for pressing play! In today’s journey through Judges we meet Samson—the gifted judge who could tear lions to shreds, yet couldn’t rein in his own appetite. His life is a walking paradox: Spirit-empowered, vow-bound … and willfully compromised. The big question we’re chasing: How can a holy God work through people who a…

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When Even God's Blessings Are Not Enough. (Judges 13. 1-24) 36:52

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Send us a text Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into Judges 13—the beginning of Samson’s remarkable story. In a time of Israel’s deep spiritual decline, we witness a divine intervention: the angel of the Lord announces the birth of a deliverer. But Samson’s arrival isn’t just a story of hope—it’s a tale of consecration, purpose, and the te…

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The Means and Methods People Use. (Judges 12: 1-15) 29:59

2M ago29:59

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Send us a text Welcome: Have you ever seen a disagreement spiral—not because of what was at stake, but because of how it was handled? In this short but sobering episode, we open Judges 12 to examine the tragic story of Jephthah and the Ephraimites—a civil war sparked not by justice, but by ego, exclusion, and pride. What unfolds is a confrontation …

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Making a Deal With God – Right or Wrong. (Judges 11: 1-39) 35:59

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Send us a text 🎙️Welcome to The Bible Project Daily Podcast, the place where we open God’s Word each day to discover the wisdom, challenge, and encouragement it holds for our lives. Today’s episode is titled “Making a Deal With God – Right or Wrong?” and we’re going to walk through one of the most perplexing, powerful, and emotionally charged stori…

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When The Lord Gets Fed Up with People. (Judges 10: 1-18) 32:42

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Send us a text In today’s episode, titled “When the Lord Gets Fed Up with People,” we explore a sobering but ultimately hope-filled chapter in the book of Judges. Have you ever wondered if God gets tired of forgiving people who keep making the same mistakes? In Judges 10, we see a people caught in the destructive cycle of sin—and a God whose mercy …

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Abimelech Part Two – Lessons From a Wicked Leader. (Judges 9: 1–57) 23:29

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Send us a text Welcome to Part Two of this Double-Header Episode. We continue are look at the life and downfall of Abimelech, a ruthless leader who seized power through treachery and ruled with oppression. Judges 9 presents a cautionary tale of ambition unchecked by wisdom and morality, showing us the consequences of leadership driven by self-inter…

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Abimelech Part One – Lessons From a Wicked Leader Passage: (Judges 9: 1–57) 26:34

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Send us a text Welcome Welcome to today's episode, where we delve into the life and downfall of Abimelech, a ruthless leader who seized power through treachery and ruled with oppression. Judges 9 presents a cautionary tale of ambition unchecked by wisdom and morality, showing us the consequences of leadership driven by self-interest rather than god…

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Gideon Part 3 - Good Start – Bad Finish. (Judges 8: 1-35) 32:22

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Send us a text In todays episode we look at all of Judges Chapter 8 and follow Gideon's pursuit of the Midianite kings, Zebah and Zalmunna, after his initial victory. As Gideon and his men chase the remaining enemy forces, he requests food from the people of Succoth and Penuel, but they refuse, fearing Midianite retaliation. Gideon promises to retu…

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Gideon Pt 2. Gideon Defeats the Midianites. (Judges 7: 1-25) 32:04

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Send us a text Gideon’s story in Judges 7 illustrates how God strengthens faith by reducing reliance on human resources, teaching trust in His provision. Facing overwhelming odds, Gideon’s army was reduced from 32,000 to 300 men, showing that victory comes through God, not human strength. God built Gideon’s faith through His Word and unexpected enc…

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Gideon Pt. 1 - The Reluctant Warrior and the Whisper of God’s Will. (Judges 6:1-40) 39:27

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Send us a text Episode Description: How can I know the will of God? It’s a question that can be heard in the heart of almost every believer—both those just starting out and those who’ve walked with Christ for years. In today’s episode, we step into the story of Gideon, the reluctant warrior who longed for certainty in a time of chaos. As we study J…

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Learning to Celebrate God’s Victories. (Judges 5:1–11) 31:14

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Send us a text Episode Title: Learning to Celebrate God’s Victories Scripture Reference: Judges 5:1–11 Welcome: In today’s episode, Learning to Celebrate God’s Victories, we step into one of the Bible’s most famous Old Testament songs of praise: the Song of Deborah. After a dramatic and miraculous deliverance in Judges 4, Israel responds—not with p…

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