Bible Study Podcasts

“Lead Us Not Into Temptation” - A lesson on our need for God to protect us from the snares and temptations of the evil one. Music: “Who Trusts in God, a Strong Abode,” performed by Theotronica!

“Insurrection in Israel” - a lesson on the importance of humility in the Christian walk, particularly when differences and conflict arise, and the importance of living out the peace that we have in Christ. Music: “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven,” performed by Crimson Covenant

“Gracious Reconciliation by the King” - a lesson on the way that Christ reconciles sinners to God: by seeking them out and pouring out His grace upon them. Music: “Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven” performed by Crimson Covenant; lyrics by Henry Francis Lyte

“David’s Feelings and Failures” - A lesson on managing our lives wisely by obeying God’s commands, entrusting all things into His hands, and treasuring His word in our hearts that we might feel and reason rightly. Music: “Psalm 42” by Crimson Covenant; lyrics paraphrased from Psalm 42 by Toby Logsdon

“Forgive Us Our Debts” - a lesson on the importance that forgiveness plays in the Christian’s life - not only in having received it from God, but in extending it as freely as we’ve received it. Music: “The Solid Rock” by Crimson Covenant.

“Becky Needs More Than Positivity” by Crimson Covenant. Lyrics by Toby Logsdon. Becky’s got a minivan, four kids in the back Soccer cleats, Goldfish, and a Bible on the dash. She flips the dial, tries to find A song to lift her weary mind But all she hears is “You’re enough” and “Shine, shine, shine” And she’s thinking, “Is this really all there is to say?” She’s drowning in bills and prayers that feel unanswered every day Becky needs more than positivity More than vague hope wrapped in a melody She’s not some cheap product, she’s a soul in need Of grace and truth and Calvary Don’t give her cotton candy when she’s craving bread Give her songs with nails and thorns and blood that Jesus bled ’Cause Becky needs more—yeah, we all need more— Than positivity She remembers hymns her grandma used to sing With trembling hands and tears that meant something “Rock of Ages,” “It Is Well” Taught her how to walk through hell But now it’s “You got this” on repeat like a spell She’s aching for a lyric that won’t flinch at pain A song that leads her to the cross, and doesn’t sugarcoat her shame Becky needs more than positivity More than synth beats and soft theology She’s not looking for a mood, she’s looking for a King Who walked on water and felt suffering Don’t give her glitter when she needs the Lamb Give her songs that make her tremble at the great I AM ’Cause Becky needs more—yeah, we all need more— Than positivity She’s not mad, she’s just tired Of empty praise and strange fire She wants songs that point her home To the throne, to the scars, to the Shepherd she’s known Becky needs more than positivity More than feel-good, market-driven insanity Give her Scripture, give her songs that bleed With gospel depth and historic creed Don’t trade the cross for catchy lines Don’t dim the glory just to make it shine ’Cause Becky needs more—yeah, we all need more— Than positivity So write for the weary, sing for the lost Point us to the Savior, whatever the cost Becky’s still listening—we need to make it count So turn the Gospel up… and the fluff down

“Absalom the Accursed” - a lesson on the importance of being on the side of God’s chosen King, and the cost of defying God’s chosen King. Music: Psalm 124, paraphrased by Toby Logsdon.

“A Living Hope Through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ” - A lesson on the sure hope we have to obtain an eternal inheritance and resurrection because of the finished work our Lord Jesus Christ, who died and rose again to save sinners like us. Music: “Rock of Ages” by Crimson Covenant

“God’s Power in Our Trials” - a lesson that reminds us that God is sovereign over our trials, able to confound, influence, and even over-ride the decisions of man as a means of carrying forth His sovereign plans. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band.

“The Disciples’ Prayer, Part 2” - a lesson on trusting in and coming in daily prayer to God for our daily sustenance - both physical and spiritual. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band.

“God’s Purposes in Our Trials” - A continuation of our previous lesson, which reminds us that even in our darkest trials, God is with us and gives us the grace to not only endure through the trial, but to grow in our hope and faith as well. Music: Psalm 119 (Nun); lyrics paraphrased by Toby Logsdon. Email me if you’d like a free copy of the MP3!

“God’s Presence in Our Trials” - a lesson which reminds us that 1) an understanding of God’s sovereignty over all things that come to pass is foundational to enduring trials, and 2) that God graciously and faithfully sends various graces to help us endure through trials. Music: “Psalm 20”paraphrased by Toby Logsdon. Contact me if you’d like a free MP3 copy of it!

“Absalom’s Ambition” - a lesson on the dangers of pursuing greatness by the world’s standards, and a reminder of Christ’s words: “It is not this way among you” (Matt. 20:26). Music: “Psalm 20” paraphrased by Toby Logsdon. Contact me if you’d like an MP3 copy of it!

“Restoration Without Repentance” - A lesson that warns us against acting in haste to reconcile and restore relations in the absence of true repentance. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson band

“The Disciples’ Prayer” - A lesson on praying to God as a Father who loves to bless us, in eager anticipation of the fulfilling of His plans and purposes for human history. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson band

“The Vengeance of Absalom”- a lesson on trusting in God’s promise to vindicate His people, rather than taking matters of justice into our own hands. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“Like Father, Like Son” - a lesson on the foolishness and the consquences of neglecting to train our children in the ways of God. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson band.

“God’s Sovereign ‘No’” - a lesson on how we are to respond when God’s answer to our prayers is “no.” Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“Pray! But Don’t Pretend” - A lesson on praying with the right motivation: to God, for God, through Jesus Christ as our Mediator, by the Holy Spirit. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“The Gift of Repentance” - A lesson on the way that God’s grace toward us sometimes means being disciplined as a means of bringing about true repentance. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“The Sin-Begetting Nature of Sin” - A lesson on the way that sin always takes us further than we initially think that it will. While it often initially gives the illusion of being something we can control, it has the ability to draw us deeper and further into sin than we ever could have predicted if our pride isn’t kept in check. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson band

“David’s Darkest Hour” - a lesson on the deceitfulness of sin, the sinful desires that remain within us, and the God’s means that God has ordained for forgiving those who sin against Him. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“The Kind of Giving God is Pleased by” - a lesson on giving unto God in a way that results in God being pleased and in the unbelieving world giving glory to God. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson band

“A Love That’s Better Than Life” - a lesson on desiring and pursuing God as our top priority in life, knowing that only His love for us in Christ Jesus is worth more than life itself. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“Kindness Rejected” - a story that illustrates the foolishness and the consequences of rejecting God’s kindness, which is intended to provoke our repentance, in Christ Jesus. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“The Gospel According to Mephibosheth” - a lesson in which the Gospel is clearly illustrated and foreshadowed by the story of a king who was faithful to his covenant promises and a crippled man who was born at enmity with the king and could do nothing to change his condition. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“The Conquering King” - a lesson on looking to Christ our conquering Warrior-King who has defeated death and sin for every helpless sinner who believes on Him. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“Loving as God Loves” - A lesson on the importance of Christians living - and loving - differently than the world does, as a way of being salt and light in the world. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson band.

“David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving” - A lesson on what we have to be thankful unto God for, and how to pray with thanksgiving. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“The God of Covenant Promises” - a systematic study of the Davidic Covenant, how it fits into the history of God’s Covenants, and what that means for us and the assurance those in Christ Jesus have in Him. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“The Supremacy of God’s Plans” - A lesson on the importance of not only having the right motivation to please and glorify God, but for our worship and all of our good deeds, as Christians, to be shaped by what His word instructs. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“Eye for an Eye” - a lesson that teaches us to be good and generous stewards who aren’t bent on vengeance or retaliation. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson band.

“To Live Before the Lord” - a lesson on living Coram Deo: in the presence of God, under the authority of God, for the glory of God, and the way that we can expect the world to respond as we live that way. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“To Desecrate a Sacred Thing” - a lesson on how a holy God - and the things that God has called “holy” - must be approached and treated by God’s people. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson band.

“Confidence Amidst Confinement” - special guest Pastor Dave McAllister

“The Builder of the House of God” - Special guest preacher, Alex Nelson

“Called to War” - a lesson on the spiritual warfare to which every Christian is called, and the armor and weapons we must be equipped with. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“The Establishment of God’s Kingdom” - a lesson that reminds us that what we’re unable to do by our own power or reasoning, God is able to do. And this is why nothing will ever thwart His plans and purposes from being fulfilled. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson band

“Tempted by Selfish Ambition” - a lesson on finding contentment in the Lord Himself and in His promises, particularly in times when we’re tempted to overlook sin that gives us some kind of gain. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“The King’s Desire for Peace” - a lesson on the way that the peace and unity of the church was foreshadowed by Israel under David’s kingship. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson band

“Oaths and Vows” - a lesson on the importance of speaking truthfully, and speaking without trivializing God’s name. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“The Pursuit of Peace” - a lesson on the importance of waiting on the Lord, the consequences of growing impatient, and the way that God mysteriously works through people and circumstances to accomplish His purposes. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“Christ, Our Elder Brother” - a lesson on Christ’s humanity, and why His humanity matters. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band.

“The Peril of Worldly Ambition” - A lesson on the comparative differences between the way that God’s Kingdom and man’s kingdoms are established, maintained, and grow. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“Marriage, Sexual Immorality, and Divorce” - a lesson on God’s design for marriage, and on the enduring, persisting, forgiving love that Christians must strive to exercise in marriage toward an erring spouse. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson band

“Faithful in Small Things” - a lesson in the way that God’s Kingdom advances in small steps, often with small beginnings, by the world’s standards, and how God is glorified by doing much with small, seemingly ordinary things. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band.

“Dealing With Death” - a lesson on dealing Biblically with the grief that often accompanies the death of a loved one, and the importance of clinging to the living hope that Christians have in Christ when we do grieve. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson band

“Grief, Honor, and Certain Judgment” - a lesson on how we should respond to the death of the wicked and other instances in which God’s just judgment has certainly been rendered. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band

“A Radical Call to Sexual Purity” - a lesson on what adultery is in God’s eyes, God’s good gift of sexual intimacy, and the importance of sexual purity in the life of the Christian. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band.

“The Good News of a Dead and Godless King” - a lesson on the importance of living for things that matter, and the vanity of gaining the whole world and yet losing one’s soul. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson Band