Welcome to the Winter Watch Party! We're filling the gap between seasons with a low-stress rewatch of The Chosen Season 2. Today, we're discussing Episode 1, "Thunder," where we encounter road rage in Samaria, cranky disciples, and the "Sons of Thunder" trying to call down fire from heaven. We introduce the "Golden Sandals Awards" to honor the best (and most unbiblical) moments, including the "Simon Peter Award" for putting your foot in your mouth. From Jesus' patience with prejudice to John's writing process, we explore how Christ redirects our zeal from destruction to love.

The Big Idea: Jesus meets our impatience and judgment not with rejection, but with a patience that transforms our "thunder" into living water.

Show Notes

• Watch Episode 265 (VIDEO)
• The Chosen: Season 2, Episode 1 - "Thunder" (VIDEO)
• James and John Call Down Fire (PASSAGE)
• The Good Samaritan (PASSAGE)
• Jesus Talks with the Samaritan Woman (PASSAGE)
• Sons of Thunder (PASSAGE)

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Every time a bell rings, does an angel get his wings? Probably not. In this season finale, we're' separating the Hallmark movie myths from the biblical reality of angels. We kick things off with a round of "Angel Jeopardy," debunking chubby cherubs and shoulder angels, before diving into the "Hot Seat" to answer the big questions. Do angels still work in the world today? Do we actually have "guardian angels," or is that just a nice thought? And what does it really mean to "entertain angels unawares" — are we dealing with celestial "secret shoppers"? Join us as we look behind the curtain at the invisible armies encamped around us.

The Big Idea: Angels are God’s powerful servants, carrying out his purposes and ministering to us!

Show Notes

• Watch Episode 264 (VIDEO)
• It's a Wonderful Life - "Teacher says..." (VIDEO)
• Ministering Spirits (PASSAGE)
• The Angels of the "Little Ones" (PASSAGE)
• Peter's "Angel" (PASSAGE)
• Entertaining Angels Unawares (PASSAGE)
• Abraham's Visitors (PASSAGE)
• Elisha's Invisible Army (PASSAGE)
• The Angel Encamped Around Us (PASSAGE)
• Shepherd of Hermas (WEBSITE)

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Is Philippians 4:13 the ultimate spiritual cheat code for winning football games and acing math tests? In this Bible Geeks Mini, we’re rescuing one of the most famous verses in the Bible from the locker room and putting it back where it belongs. We explore why Paul wasn't looking for a "Sylvester Stallone-style" triumph, but rather the strength to endure prison with peace. We dive into the "secret of contentment" — learning to be okay whether we're full or hungry, rich or poor. It turns out the true power of this verse isn't about achieving our dreams, but finding the otherworldly strength to choose joy in whatever situation we face.

The Big Idea: The "secret" of contentment isn't a superpower to achieve all our dreams, it's learning to find Christ's strength sufficient in all our circumstances — whether we have plenty or are in need.

Show Notes

• Watch Episode 263 (VIDEO)
• The Secret of Contentment (PASSAGE)
• Rejoice in the Lord Always (PASSAGE)
• Do All Things Without Grumbling (PASSAGE)
• Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's "But If Not" Faith (PASSAGE)
• Tim Tebow's eye black Bible verses: A guide (ARTICLE)

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Have you ever opened your mouth and heard your parents come out? It happens to the best of us! This week, we’re looking at the "base operating system" of our families to see if there are any glitches we need to fix. We dive into the "copy and paste" drama of biblical families, asking why Abraham’s deceit and Isaac’s favoritism kept showing up in the next generation. Is it nature, nurture, or just a lack of updates? Thankfully, we don't have to stay stuck in a loop. We explore how Joseph "flipped the script" and how Jesus — the ultimate pattern breaker — offers us a total reboot as a "new creation". It’s time to identify the baggage we’ve inherited and let God start "reparenting" us for the better.

The Big Idea: The gospel empowers us to break bad patterns and pass on better ones.

This Week's Challenge: Identify one unhealthy family pattern and one positive pattern. Pray about them and take one step this week to break the bad and reinforce the good.

Show Notes

• Watch Episode 262 (VIDEO)
• 1 Peter 1:18 (PASSAGE)
• Abraham’s Deception (PASSAGE)
• Isaac and Jacob’s Favoritism (PASSAGE)
• Nathan Rebukes David (PASSAGE)
• Ezekiel 18 (PASSAGE)
• 2 Corinthians 5:17 (PASSAGE)
• As For Me and My House (PASSAGE)
• Peter Scazzero (WEBSITE)

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This week, we’re hitting "peak Bible Geeks" territory. Is God actually at work in your life, or did He just set the world spinning and walk away? We tackle the heavyweights — providence, miracles, and the mystery of God's will — without getting bogged down in the philosophy. We explore the meaning of "providence," the "salami sandwich" of Proverbs 16 (where man plans but God establishes the steps), and the story of Joseph to see how the Lord governs the world. We also ask: Are miracles still happening today, or is there a distinction between apostolic signs and God’s mighty works in response to prayer? Join us as we look at Romans 8:28 and the power of the word "perhaps" to guide us through uncertainty.

The Big Idea: God still personally and purposefully works to quietly direct ordinary events toward his good and eternal purposes.

This Week's Challenge: This week, pause once each day to name one “ordinary” event and thank God for how he might be using it for good — whether or not you can see the outcome yet.

Show Notes

• Watch Episode 261 (VIDEO)
• The "Salami Sandwich" of Planning (PASSAGE)
• God Meant It for Good (PASSAGE)
• The Secret Things Belong to God (PASSAGE)
• Working Together for Good (PASSAGE)
• The "Perhaps" of Providence (PASSAGE)
• Praying for the Sick (PASSAGE)

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Happy Thanksgiving, Bible Geeks! In this special holiday Mini, we're taking a break from the turkey and pie to play a game we call the "Gratitude Gauntlet." The rules are simple: we throw disaster scenarios at each other — from dry turkeys and family drama to crushing sports defeats — and challenge each other to find the hidden blessing in the mess.Can you find gratitude when your favorite team gets obliterated or you're stuck working on the holiday? We also get real about the deeper things we're thankful for this year, like the "no" answers from God that turned into blessings and the joy of watching our kids grow up. Join us for a bite-sized dose of encouragement to help you "give thanks in all circumstances".

The Big Idea: True, biblical gratitude isn't just a feeling reserved for big blessings — it's a spiritual muscle we can train to find God's grace and goodness even in the middle of everyday frustrations.

Show Notes

• Watch Episode 260 (VIDEO)
• Give Thanks in All Circumstances (PASSAGE)
• Rejoice Always (PASSAGE)
• Christmas Vacation Turkey Scene (VIDEO)

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Boundaries can feel like barriers, but they're actually God's way of teaching us how to love and live more freely. We explore the spiritual tightrope between sacrificial service and self-destruction, asking: How can we take up our cross without letting it lead to burnout? We dive into Galatians 6 to distinguish between bearing our own "rucksack" (personal load) and carrying a brother's crushing "burden". We cover discernment, the idol of approval, and why saying "no" out of love is necessary to avoid falling into co-dependence or resentment. Let's find the freedom God offers within his established limits.

The Big Idea: Healthy boundaries are love in action — honoring God’s design so we can love others wisely and live within our limits.

This Week's Challenge: Ask yourself: “What am I truly responsible for — and what am I simply trying to control?” Watch for an unwise “yes” that should be a gentle “no.”

Show Notes

• Watch Episode 259 (VIDEO)
• Galatians 6:2-5 (The Two Burdens) (PASSAGE)
• Philippians 2:4 (Look to Others' Interests) (PASSAGE)
• God Sets the First Boundary (Genesis 2:16-17) (PASSAGE)
• Our Discussion on Burnout (EPISODE)
• Jules Renard Quote on Freedom (ARTICLE)

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Welcome to our first-ever Bible Geeks Mini — a new, bite-sized episode for your busy week! We're kicking things off with a rapid-fire conversation on Prayer: Hacks and Hot Takes. First, we share practical tips to keep your prayer life fresh, from a simple app that helps you remember your prayer list to using the Lord's Prayer as a powerful daily template. Then, we serve up some "mildly microwaved" hot takes: Does your physical posture in prayer actually matter? And why do we really end every prayer with "in Jesus' name, amen"? (Spoiler: it's not a magic password).

The Big Idea: A healthy prayer life is less about following a rigid set of rules and more about finding a creative, honest rhythm of conversation with God.

This Week's Challenge: Pray through the Lord’s Prayer along with us.

Show Notes

• Watch Episode 258 (VIDEO)
• Prayer Apps and Prayer Lists (BLOG)
• PrayMinder App (WEBSITE)
• The Lord's Prayer (PASSAGE)
• Lifting Up Holy Hands (PASSAGE)
• Ask In My Name (PASSAGE)
• The "Amen" Through Him (PASSAGE)
• Do Not Heap Up Empty Phrases (PASSAGE)

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