Bible Geeks Podcast

This week we discuss how warhorses are like fighter jets and how beagles are like Moses. We talk about “Selah,” superscriptions, and the source of salvation as we set the third psalm “in Motion.” And we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series with a virtue some have called “the most untranslatable” Bible word. Jesus Said those who possess it will inherit the earth in Matthew 5:5. Weekly Challenge: Show gentleness and meekness to someone this week. Show Notes Jesus Said … Matthew 5:5

What is the value of weakness? What’s the problem with the term self-control? And why do we all occasionally find ourselves holding a tub of ice cream when we should probably have skipped dessert? This week we begin a series on the fruit of the Spirit and review all our challenges so far. We also talk about what Jesus Said to Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:7-9. Weekly Challenge: Review your yearly and quarterly goals. Show Notes Jesus Said … 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 Getting Things Done (BOOK)

This week we discuss some perplexing questions about prayer in a new segment we call “What’s The Deal With That?” Bryan asks what we mean when we say “prayer works” and Ryan asks why we pray if God already has a plan for the future. As always, we start with some thought-provoking words from Jesus in Luke 11:5-10 and end with a practical challenge for your week! Weekly Challenge: Try journaling your prayers this week. Show Notes Jesus Said … Luke 11:5-10 Why Christians Should Stop Saying “Prayer Works” by Carey Nieuwhof (ARTICLE) Are God’s Answers to Our Prayers Miracles? (SERMON) Six Rules of Prayer (SERMON) Six More Rules of Prayer (SERMON)

This week we put the spotlight on marriage, from Jesus’ authoritative words on the union to practical wisdom we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) through the years. We also contemplate some “deeeep thoughts” on what God is doing between a husband and wife. Join us for a listen! Weekly Challenge: Talk to your spouse, focussing on listening, and take action based on your conversation. Show Notes Jesus Said … Matthew 19:3-7 The Meaning of Yada in Hebrew (REFERENCE) The Model for Marriage by Bryan Schiele (SERMON) Traveling Companions - Part 1 by Ryan Joy (SERMON) Traveling Companions - Part 2 by Ryan Joy (SERMON) Traveling Companions - Part 3 by Ryan Joy (SERMON) Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs (BOOK) Agape Love by Ryan Joy (SERMON)

This week we set “Poetry in Motion” with the second psalm, and if you’ve ever watched the news with amazed discouragement, you can probably relate to its picture of a turbulent world beneath the sure throne of God. Plus, Bryan explains two words Jesus Said in Mark 2:14 and we invite you to try our favorite Bible study method. Weekly Challenge: Study a chapter of the Bible and apply one of the inductive principles to your study. Show Notes A Metrical Psalter: The Book of Psalms Set to Meter for Singing by Julie and Timothy Tennent (BOOK) Jesus Said … Mark 2:14 New Inductive Study Series by Precept Ministries (BOOKS) 10 Tips for Getting Started with Inductive Bible Study (BLOG) Episode 4 - "Fully Infused" (PODCAST) The New Inductive Study Bible (BOOK)

Movies that quote word-for-word from the gospels. Beautifully handcrafted leather-bound Bibles. Singing the Psalter, Bonhoeffer, and more. These are a few of our favorite things! Join us as we discuss what Jesus saw in the mass of humanity in Matthew 9:35-38, why we need to be contagious, and how singing can change your day. Weekly Challenge: Sing a spiritual song every day this week. Show Notes Jesus Said … Matthew 9:35-38 A Contagious Cure by Ryan Joy If Bible Translations Were Star Wars Characters (IMAGE) Faithlife TV (WEBSITE) The Gospel of Mark (VIDEO) and Ted Hildebrandt’s Youtube Channel (VIDEO) Excel Still More by Kris Emerson (PODCAST) Read Scripture videos by the Bible Project (VIDEO) Paul’s Leather Company (STORE) Bible Lectures on Logos Mobile Ed (WEBSITE) The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (BOOK) A Metrical Psalter: The Book of Psalms Set to Meter for Singing by Julie and Timothy Tennent (BOOK) Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs (HYMNAL) 15 Reasons We Love To Sing by Ryan Joy (SERMON)

When most people think of meditation, they think of someone cross-legged on a mountain saying, “Ommm.” The Bible draws us into a different kind of meditation altogether, so in a new segment called “Poetry in Motion,” we go to the first psalm to explore one of Scripture’s defining pictures of meditation. How is Bible meditation different from other forms of meditation and what are some practical strategies for getting started? Weekly Challenge: Choose a passage and meditate on it this week. Show Notes Jesus Said … Luke 4:18-21 Psalm 1 Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster (BOOK)

Exorcisms, Exodus, and excess baggage … we cover the gamut this week, examining servant leadership from John 13:12-15, diving into some “Deep Thoughts” and challenging each other to shed some spiritual “weight.” Weekly Challenge: Ask a close friend what baggage you need to shed. Show Notes Jesus Said … John 13:12-15 Traveling Companions Part 2 - Baggage Check by Ryan Joy (SERMON) “Baggage Check” Lesson Graphics (PDF) The Primes: How Any Group Can Solve Any Problem by Chris McGoff (BOOK) The Leadership Spectrum Prime (SITE) Exegesis Versus Eisegesis (BLOG) Naked Bible 87: Exorcism of Demons as Part of the Messianic Profile (PODCAST) Bruce Waltke on the Psalms (VIDEO) Prejudice & Privilege by Bryan Schiele (VIDEO)

This week we’re all about habits! How do you get a good habit to stick, why is a sin habit so hard to shake, and what kind of habits did Jesus have? We’ve had habits on the brain lately as we both have been reading James Clear’s new book, so we’re examining our own habits and diving into God’s wisdom on this practical subject. Plus Bryan reacts to Jesus’ words on God filling us up to overflowing from Luke 6:38, and Ryan shares why his son can’t seem to shake the thumb-sucking habit. Join us for a listen! Weekly Challenge: Identify a small habit that supports your bigger spiritual goals and incorporate into your daily routine. Show Notes Jesus Said … Luke 6:38 Atomic Habits by James Clear (BOOK) The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg (BOOK) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (BOOK) Marginal Gains: This Coach Improved Every Tiny Thing by 1 Percent (BLOG) Start Tiny (BLOG) Bullet Journal (SITE) Productive habits & daily goals tracker (APP) Ryan’s 50 Challenges (SERMON) Ryan’s Habits Presentation (SLIDES)

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Bible Geeks podcast. We’re starting from square one by introducing ourselves and laying out our vision for the show. We also discuss the childlike response that Jesus demands of us in order to receive the kingdom of God from Mark 10:14-16. Thanks for subscribing and listening along! Show Notes: Jesus Said ... Mark 10:14-16 North church of Christ (SITE) Monte Vista church of Christ (SITE) Hugh Acheson Stirs The Pot: Ep. 1 - Tom Colicchio Heats Up Leftovers (PODCAST)