The Bibles.net Podcast

In this episode, Dan Haase helps us understand the discipline he teaches—Christian Formation and Ministry, or Christian Education. Along the way, he shares with us some phenomenal poetry, thoughts about practicing gratitude, reflections on suffering, and even some insights about the Bible. You will walk away from the podcast wanting to immerse yourself in rich literature for the benefit of your soul, from poetry to story to the greatest story, the Bible. “Get wisdom and give thanks.” —Dan Haase    Learn More About Dan Haase: https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/faculty/dan-haase/ Listen to the podcast on Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/podcast/the-powerful-practice-of-gratitude-and-the-preciousness-of-poetry/ Genres in the Bible: https://www.bibles.net/topic/genres-in-the-bible/    On the Bibles.net Podcast we briefly introduce you to gifted people who can help you grow in your faith. At Bibles.net we believe the Bible is God’s Word, and that Jesus is the hope you are looking for. There are tons of awesome people who believe this too, people from every walk of life. We hope these conversations motivate you to pick up the Bible, and to trust Jesus more deeply.      It’s okay if you don’t identify as religious, haven’t read the Bible before, or grown up in   church. Bibles.net exists to help answer your questions about the Bible and inspire you   to read the Bible for the first or five-hundredth time.      For more podcast episodes, visit https://bibles.net/podcast     Explore Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/   Talk to someone about your relationship with God: https://www.bibles.net/chat-now/    Follow Bibles.net on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @Biblesnet      Resources Mentioned in the Podcast    “God’s Grandeur” by Gerard Manley Hopkins: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44395/gods-grandeur “Pied Beauty” by Gerard Manley Hopkins: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44399/pied-beauty Psalm 19 https://www.bibles.net/reader/esv/psalms-19/ The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (ed.) David McDuff https://www.amazon.com/Brothers-Karamazov-Novel-Parts-Epilogue/dp/0140449248/ref The Consolation of Philosophy by Ancius Boethius (trans.) Victor Watts https://www.amazon.com/Consolation-Philosophy-Penguin-Classics/dp/0140447806/ref “Don’t You Want to Thank Someone” by Andrew Peterson https://youtu.be/lj5WDiq8jKM?si=kcoc2T9_QNlZTMde    Thanks for watching!

In this episode, Dr. David Block shares with us how he came to believe in Jesus. While a young Jewish astronomer, Dr. Block did not believe in a God who personally reveals himself. But as Dr. Block shares about his love for the Bible, his testimony, his joys, how he met his wife, and about the ministry he directs called Reasons to Believe (Africa), you will see that he has come to know the Lord Jesus, the Maker of the stars, who reveals himself to us personally in a myriad of ways. “Always look up. Never give up” —Dr. David Block    Dr. David Block’s Website: https://www.davidblock.co.za/ Reasons to Believe Africa: https://www.reasonsafrica.org/ Reasons to Believe: https://reasons.org/ How Does the Bible Stack Up with Science: https://www.bibles.net/topic/the-bible-and-science/    On the Bibles.net Podcast we briefly introduce you to gifted people who can help you grow in your faith. At Bibles.net we believe the Bible is God’s Word, and that Jesus is the hope you are looking for. There are tons of awesome people who believe this too, people from every walk of life. We hope these conversations motivate you to pick up the Bible, and to trust Jesus more deeply.   It’s okay if you don’t identify as religious, haven’t read the Bible before, or grown up in  church. Bibles.net exists to help answer your questions about the Bible and inspire you  to read the Bible for the first or five-hundredth time.   For more podcast episodes, visit https://bibles.net/podcast     Explore Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/   Talk to someone about your relationship with God: https://www.bibles.net/chat-now/    Follow Bibles.net on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @Biblesnet    Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:    Pensees by Blaise Pascal: https://www.christianbook.com/pensees-blaise-pascal/9780140446456/pd/46451?event=ESRCG The Everlasting Man by G.K. Chesterton: https://www.christianbook.com/the-everlasting-man-g-k-chesterton/9781598560169/pd/560169?event=ESRCG Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton: https://www.christianbook.com/orthodoxy-g-k-chesterton/9780802456571/pd/456571?event=ESRCG God and Galileo: What a 400-Year-Old Letter Teaches Us About Faith and Science by Dr. David Block and Kenneth C. Freeman: https://www.christianbook.com/galileo-letter-teaches-faith-science-ebook/david-block/9781433562921/pd/102252EB?event=ESRCG Marc Chagall “Jew in Green” painting (1914) Thanks for watching!

In this episode, Luke Smallbone, one of the lead singers in the award-winning pop duo, for KING & COUNTRY, shares with us what motivated him and his brother Joel to create the film, Unsung Hero. This movie is based on the true story of the Smallbone Family’s journey from Australia to America in the early 90s. Luke tells us how he came to know Jesus, and offers some wise counsel regarding family and parenting. Unsung Hero Movie: https://unsunghero.movie/ Learn more about for KING & COUNTRY: https://www.forkingandcountry.com/ Discover resources for family worship: https://www.bibles.net/family-worship/ Listen to the podcast on Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/podcast/the-importance-of-family-and-the-heart-behind-the-movie-unsung-hero/ On the Bibles.net Podcast we briefly introduce you to gifted people who can help you grow in your faith. At Bibles.net we believe the Bible is God’s Word, and that Jesus is the hope you are looking for. There are tons of awesome people who believe this too, people from every walk of life. We hope these conversations motivate you to pick up the Bible, and to trust Jesus more deeply. It’s okay if you don’t identify as religious, haven’t read the Bible before, or grown up in church. Bibles.net exists to help answer your questions about the Bible and inspire you to read the Bible for the first or five-hundredth time. For more podcast episodes, visit https://bibles.net/podcast Explore Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/ Talk to someone about your relationship with God: https://www.bibles.net/chat-now/ Follow Bibles.net on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @Biblesnet Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Romans 12: https://www.bibles.net/reader/esv/romans-12/ “If you want to know how to follow Jesus, read Romans 12” (Luke Smallbone). Luke spends some time talking about the love of God and also how those who belong to Jesus are perfectly loved by him and seen as righteous in his sight. If you would like to understand these truths from the Bible, a great place to look is Romans 8, where God explains that there is no condemnation left for those who put their trust in Jesus, and they can never be separated from God's love. Romans 8 (Bible Verse): https://www.bibles.net/reader/esv/romans-8/ Thanks for watching!

In this episode, two-time Olympian and wrestling coach Jim Gruenwald shares with us his journey as an Olympic athlete, and how he came to know Jesus. You’ll hear some of the wisdom he shares with the guys on his wrestling team—specifically, six ways to grow as a Christian man—which all of us can learn from! As Jim recounts his own walk with the Lord, you will learn from his comments on Philippians 4:13, and you’ll be encouraged by his passion for Jesus.   Learn more about Jim Gruenwald: https://notallroadsleadtogold.com/ Jim’s team motto is “Jesus Christ is life, and the rest is just wrestling.” Discover who Jesus is here: https://www.bibles.net/topic/who-is-jesus/ To learn more about Philippians 4:13, which is discussed in this podcast, explore these resources: https://www.bibles.net/verse/philippians-413/ "I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:12-13 ESV).   On the Bibles.net Podcast we briefly introduce you to gifted people who can help you grow in your faith. At Bibles.net we believe the Bible is God’s Word, and that Jesus is the hope you are looking for. There are tons of awesome people who believe this too, people from every walk of life. We hope these conversations motivate you to pick up the Bible, and to trust Jesus more deeply.    It’s okay if you don’t identify as religious, haven’t read the Bible before, or grown up in  church. Bibles.net exists to help answer your questions about the Bible and inspire you  to read the Bible for the first or five-hundredth time.    For more podcast episodes, visit https://bibles.net/podcast    Explore Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/  Talk to someone about your relationship with God: https://www.bibles.net/chat-now/   Follow Bibles.net on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @Biblesnet   Resources Mentioned on the Podcast: John Henry by Julius Lester: https://www.amazon.com/Henry-Picture-Puffins-Julius-Lester/dp/0140566228/   Road to Gold: The 1972 Olympic Journey of Ben and John Peterson by Ben Peterson: https://national-wrestling-hall-of-fame-and-dan-gable-museum.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/road-to-gold-the-1972-olympic-journey-of-ben-and-john-peterson   Chosen Suffering: Becoming Elite in Life and Leadership by Tom Ryan: https://www.amazon.com/Chosen-Suffering-Becoming-Elite-Leadership/dp/1640859179/   Not All Roads Lead to Gold by Jim Gruenwald: https://notallroadsleadtogold.com/ Thanks for watching!

In this episode, Kate Merrick shares with us about her and her husband’s retirement from pastoral ministry and transition back into the surf industry. She tells us the story behind her book, And Still She Laughs: Defiant Joy in the Depths of Suffering, written shortly after Jesus brought her daughter Daisy home to heaven after an intense battle with cancer. She shares her powerful testimony of how Jesus rescued her from bitterness and led her into joy and testifies that Jesus is worthy of our trust and our love even in our deepest pain. Kate Merrick’s Blog: https://kmerrick.com/ Reality Church: https://realitycarpinteria.com/ Channel Islands Surfboards: https://cisurfboards.com/ Listen to the Podcast on Bibles.net: On the Bibles.net Podcast we briefly introduce you to gifted people who can help you grow in your faith. At Bibles.net we believe the Bible is God’s Word, and that Jesus is the hope you are looking for. There are tons of awesome people who believe this too, people from every walk of life. We hope these conversations motivate you to pick up the Bible, and to trust Jesus more deeply. It’s okay if you don’t identify as religious, haven’t read the Bible before, or grown up in church. Bibles.net exists to help answer your questions about the Bible and inspire you to read the Bible for the first or five-hundredth time. For more podcast episodes, visit https://bibles.net/podcast Explore Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/ Talk to someone about your relationship with God: https://www.bibles.net/chat-now/ Follow Bibles.net on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @Biblesnet Resources Mentioned in the Podcast And Still She Laughs: Defiant Joy in the Depths of Suffering by Kate Merrick: https://kmerrick.com/books Here Now: Unearthing Peace and Presence in an Overconnected World by Kate Merrick: https://kmerrick.com/books The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd Jones: https://www.sallylloyd-jones.com/books/jesus-storybook-bible/ Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing by Sally Lloyd Jones: https://www.sallylloyd-jones.com/books/thoughts-heart-sing/ The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus by Brennan Manning: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/the-relentless-tenderness-of-jesus/231140 The Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/ Thanks for watching!

In this episode, LT. General Robert L. Caslen Jr., the former superintendent of the United States Military at West Point tells us the story of how God led him into 43 years of military service. He shares with us a few ways to maintain a habit of spending daily time in God’s Word, discusses the importance of character, and gives personal testimony for where veterans can find hope. Learn more about General Caslen: https://www.robertcaslen.com/about Combatting veteran suicide: https://www.bibles.net/topic/veteran-suicide/ Listen to Podcast on Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/podcast/general-caslen/ On the Bibles.net Podcast we briefly introduce you to gifted people who can help you grow in your faith. At Bibles.net we believe the Bible is God’s Word, and that Jesus is the hope you are looking for. There are tons of awesome people who believe this too, people from every walk of life. We hope these conversations motivate you to pick up the Bible, and to trust Jesus more deeply. It’s okay if you don’t identify as religious, haven’t read the Bible before, or grown up in church. Bibles.net exists to help answer your questions about the Bible and inspire you to read the Bible for the first or five-hundredth time. For more podcast episodes, visit https://bibles.net/podcast Explore Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/ Talk to someone about your relationship with God: https://www.bibles.net/chat-now/ Follow Bibles.net on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @Biblesnet Resources Mentioned in the Podcast TableTalk Magazine by Ligonier Ministries: https://tabletalkmagazine.com/ The Character Edge: Leading and Winning with Integrity by Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr. (Ret.) and Dr. Michael D. Matthews: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770448/thecharacteredge The Speed of Trust by Stephen M. R. Covey: https://speedoftrust.com/ His Needs, Her Needs by Willard Harley: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/his-needs-her-needs/1697012 Thanks for watching!

In this episode, singer-songwriter Seth Carpenter shares with us his process for songwriting, how he came to know Jesus, and the inspiration behind his song, “Page by Page.” He shares with us how God’s Word and God’s Spirit shape his music. Learn more about Seth Carpenter: https://www.sethcarpentermusic.com/ On the Bibles.net Podcast we briefly introduce you to gifted people who can help you grow in your faith. At Bibles.net we believe the Bible is God’s Word, and that Jesus is the hope you are looking for. There are tons of awesome people who believe this too, people from every walk of life. We hope these conversations motivate you to pick up the Bible, and to trust Jesus more deeply. It’s okay if you don’t identify as religious, haven’t read the Bible before, or grown up in church. Bibles.net exists to help answer your questions about the Bible and inspire you to read the Bible for the first or five-hundredth time. For more podcast episodes, visit https://bibles.net/podcast Explore Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/ Talk to someone about your relationship with God: https://www.bibles.net/chat-now/ Follow Bibles.net on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @Biblesnet Resources Mentioned in the Podcast The song “Page by Page” by Seth Carpenter Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5WtLXqyxVJuWR3lYMO9fyS?si=949fc8a7253f44cc Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3kfEPPua00g?si=P4BdKZ-W0VOH6rXH Listen on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/id/album/page-by-page-single/1654323982 Thanks for watching!

In this episode, Alex Kendrick shares with us some of the ways he intentionally invests in his relationship with the Lord. You’ll get to hear the story behind his most recent movie, Lifemark. Lifemark is based on a true story that began when an 18-year-old girl made a courageous decision while sitting on the table at an abortion clinic. Alex encourages aspiring filmmakers to consider the weighty responsibility of being a Christian filmmaker and ends by giving a testimony of how God changed his perspective on success. #christianfilm #quiettimewithgod #adoption #relationshipwithgod #christianmovies #christianmovie #kirkcameron #abortion Lifemark Movie: https://lifemarkmovie.com/ The Kendrick Brothers: https://kendrickbrothers.com/ Listen to the podcast on Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/podcast/filmmaking-as-a-christian-and-the-story-behind-the-movie-lifemark/ On the Bibles.net Podcast we briefly introduce you to gifted people who can help you grow in your faith. At Bibles.net we believe the Bible is God’s Word, and that Jesus is the hope you are looking for. There are tons of awesome people who believe this too, people from every walk of life. We hope these conversations motivate you to pick up the Bible, and to trust Jesus more deeply. It’s okay if you don’t identify as religious, haven’t read the Bible before, or grown up in church. Bibles.net exists to help answer your questions about the Bible and inspire you to read the Bible for the first or five-hundredth time. For more podcast episodes, visit https://bibles.net/podcast Explore Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/ Talk to someone about your relationship with God: https://www.bibles.net/chat-now/ Follow Bibles.net on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @Biblesnet Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Lifemark by Chris Fabry: https://www.lighthousechristianbooks.com/product/9781496461261 Lifemark Bible Study by Kirk Cameron: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/lifemark-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005842278 Overcomer (the movie): https://www.kendrickbrotherscatalogue.com/overcomer/ The Battle Plan for Prayer by Alex and Stephen Kendrick: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/the-battle-plan-for-prayer-P005768101 Defined: Who God Says You Are by Alex and Stephen Kendrick: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/defined-P005813393 Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/mere-christianity-c-s-lewis?variant=41224385658914 Thanks for watching!