Welcome to the Love the Bible Podcast, where the mission here is to help us grow in our understanding and love of the Bible and to apply it to every area of lif...
28. Suffering in Parenthood and a Light in the Darkness with Hillary Smiley
How does a does a mother find light in the darkest days through faith and power of God’s word?In this episode, host Kristin Nave welcomes guest Hillary Smiley to talk about how the Bible guides, informs, and comforts us in times of difficulty and suffering. Hillary shares her personal journey as a mother to her son, Luke, who has special needs, and how her faith in God has been a steadfast foundation through her family’s trials. The discussion highlights Hillary’s experiences with the Word of God, her church community’s supportive role, and the profound lessons she has learned about vulnerability and reliance on God.Episode Highlights:Hillary’s early experiences with faith through VBSA challenging pregnancy and unexpected difficulties they faced after Luke’s birth.Kristin and Hillary discuss the transformative power of the Bible during times of personal suffering and uncertainty.Hillary explains how the church community provided strong support for her familyReflection on lamenting as a way to express vulnerability and maintain hope in God’s promises.Resources Mentioned:Photo Blog: www.capturingmotherhood.com@capturingmotherhood@hillsmileyphotographyBook: "One Thousand Gifts" by Ann VoskampHashtags: #LoveTheBiblePodcast #FaithJourney #SpecialNeedsParenting #BiblicalComfort #ChristianSuffering #RealityVentura #trials #adversity #motherhood#KristinNave #shelovesbible #hillarysmileyShow Credits:Executive Producer & Host: Kristin NaveProducer : Jay Lee - Provision PodcastsMedia Designer: Bethany YoungGuest:Bio:Hillary Smiley is a believer, wife, mama of four (her third child has special needs) and photographer. She counts gifts from God and seeks to find light everywhere, even in the darkest of days.
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27. Practical Apologetics: Defending the Bible's Truth with Author James Finke
What if the miracle you’re looking for is sitting on your bookshelf?In this episode, host Kristin Nave goes deep into the miraculous nature of the Bible and its impact on faith with author James Finke, the mind behind the ministry, Christianity Uncomplicated. James shares his transformative personal journey from a corporate leader to a passionate defender of the Bible. Throughout their discussion, Kristin and James explore the importance of apologetics, how suffering led him to a deeper understanding of the Bible as the very Word of God. They also discuss his latest work, "Dear Judas," his first foray into the world of fiction, with a twist of apologetics.Episode Highlights:James’ journey with anxiety and how it led him to the Bible.What apologetics can and can’t doThe importance of being part of a local church community.James presents his acronym "CORRECT" as a framework for understanding why we can have confidence in the BibleIntroduction of James' new book, "Dear Judas," and how it weaves apologetics into fiction.Resources Mentioned:James’ website: https://authorjamesfinke.com/ New Novel: Dear Judas: A Christian Novel: A Christian Inspirational Fiction Story of Faith, Love, Spiritual Warfare, and Suspense with a Screwtape Letters Twist: Finke, James: 9798303155008: Amazon.com: BooksFREE “Dear Judas” ebook for Love the Bible listeners: https://authorjamesfinke.com/kristin/ James’ Uncomplicated apologetics series: https://authorjamesfinke.com/books/ Instagram: @authorjamesfinke"I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist" by Frank Turek and Norm Geisler#BibleStudy #ChristianityUncomplicated #Apologetics #JamesFinke #LoveTheBible #FaithJourney #DearJudas #PodcastEpisode #ChristianFiction #SpiritualGrowth#KristinNave #shelovesbible #christianbooks #christianfiction #cslewis Show Credits:Executive Producer & Host: Kristin NaveProducer : Jay Lee - Provision PodcastsMedia Designer: Bethany YoungGuest:Bio:James Finke brings over 17 years of experience managing 50-million-dollar insurance portfolios in Corporate America. He is an expert in assessing risk and hedging bets. Therefore, it sometimes catches people off-guard when they discover he has gone all-in and wagered everything that the Bible is true. Christianity Uncomplica
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26. Answering Tough Questions about the Wisdom Books: Proverbs, Job, & Ecclesiastes, with Pastor Tim Chaddick
Have you ever had questions about the Bible that you were too afraid to ask?In this episode, host Kristin Nave welcomes pastor and author Tim Chaddick to dive deep into the wisdom books of the Bible. Tim shares his journey from a non-believing youth to becoming a preacher, discusses his passion for expository preaching, and provides insights into the wisdom books of Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. The conversation covers how these books describe and prescribe life, the challenges they present to readers, and how they ultimately point to Christ as the fulfillment of biblical wisdom. Tim also shares how he hopes to continue growing in his relationship with the Bible and his desire to pass on his knowledge to the next generation.Episode Highlights:Tim’s journey from a secular upbringing to becoming a Christian pastorThe importance and approach of expository preaching in understanding scriptureInsights into the wisdom books: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes, and their significanceContradictions in Proverbs?Ecclesiastes' special role in framing life for unbelieversResources Mentioned:Tim’s website: https://www.timchaddick.com/ "The Truth About Lies" by Tim Chaddick"Better: How Jesus Satisfies the Search for Meaning" by Tim Chaddick"Three Philosophies of Life" by Peter KreeftBlue Letter Bible and Bible Gateway for online Bible resourcesFrom Gay to Gospel: The Fascinating Story of Becket Cook#LoveTheBible #WisdomBooks #ExpositoryPreaching #BiblicalWisdom #ChristianPodcast #Job #Proverbs #Ecclesiastes #TimChaddick #BibleStudy #SpiritualGrowth#KristinNave #shelovesbible #RealityVenturaShow Credits:Executive Producer & Host: Kristin NaveProducer : Jay Lee - Provision PodcastsMedia Designer: Bethany YoungGuest:Bio:Tim Chaddick is the Pastor for Preaching at Reality Ventura and Founding Pastor of Reality Church London and Reality LA. A native to California, Tim's first ten years of church-planting ministry started as the Lead Pastor of Reality LA in 2006, a thriving church in the heart of Hollywood, before planting Reality London in the UK in 2016. In 2021, Tim returned to California to take up the Pastor for Preaching role at Reality Ventura. Tim, his wife Lindsey, and 3 daughters currently live in Ventura, California.
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25. Myths and Misconceptions about Bible Study with Bible Teacher, Elizabeth Woodson
What is the Metanarrative and how could it help unlock Bible Study for you?In this episode, host Kristin Nave welcomes Elizabeth Woodson, a Bible teacher, theologian, and author, to discuss common myths in Bible study and the importance of properly approaching Scripture. Elizabeth shares her journey of falling in love with the Bible from a young age and offers practical guidance on overcoming challenging books and passages, as well as common misconceptions in reading the Bible. They dive into topics such as declining biblical literacy, tips for hard to interpret passages, and the significance of learning the metanarrative of Scripture. Elizabeth also introduces her upcoming Bible study on the book of Galatians. Highlights:The myth that Bible study should be easyOur culture of immediacy and how it impacts Bible studyThe metanarrative of Scripture in studying difficult books like ObadiahDiscussion about handling differing interpretations of ScriptureElizabeth’s new Bible study on Galatians, "Live Free,"Resources Mentioned:Elizabeth’s website: www.thewoodsoninstitute.org Elizabeth article: A Common Myth About Bible Study: It Should Be EasyElizabeth’s book: From Beginning to Forever: A Study of the Grand Narrative of Scripture.Elizabeth upcoming Bible study on Galatians: "Live Free"App: Lectio 365.#LoveTheBible #ElizabethWoodson #BibleStudy #Galatians #BibleLiteracy #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianFaith #FaithJourney #PodcastEpisode #metanarrative #grandnarrative #KristinNave #shelovesbible #livefree #ElizabethWoodsonShow Credits:Executive Producer & Host: Kristin NaveProducer : Jay Lee - Provision PodcastsMedia Designer: Bethany YoungGuest Bio:Elizabeth Woodson is a Bible teacher, theologian, author, and the Founder of The Woodson Institute, an organization that equips believers to understand and grow in their Christian faith. She loves helping people internalize their faith and connect it practically to everyday life. With over a decade of experience in church ministry, Elizabeth is passionate about creating pathways for discipleship and theological education in the local church. Elizabeth is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education. She is a contributing author for World on Fire and the author of the book Embrace Your Life: How To Find Joy When The Life You Have Is Not The Life You Hoped For and From Beginning To Forever: A Study of the Grand Narrative of Scripture. She is also the host of the podcast Starting Place,where she talks about what Christians Believe and how those beliefs connect to our everyday lives
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24. What We Miss About the Gospels with Pastor and Author, Jeremy Treat
Have you ever wondered why the gospels sometimes tell the same story differently?In this episode, host Kristin Nave interviews Jeremy Treat, pastor for preaching and vision at Reality LA, adjunct professor of theology at Biola University, and author of multiple books. Together they dive into the uniqueness of the perspectives of each of the gospels, why they sometimes differ, and the significance of the kingdom of God in Jesus’ ministry. Jeremy also shares insights from his recent book, “Politics and the Way of Jesus” and how Christians can engage politically with a Kingdom mindset and in their everyday lives.Highlights:Jeremy’s personal Bible study and meditation practicesUnderstanding differences between the Gospels and their theological depthThe Parables as a Window, Mirror and DoorThe significance of the Kingdom of God in Jesus' teachingsJesus and Politics and how Christians should engage politically with a Kingdom perspectiveHope and unity in Christ regardless of political outcomesResources Mentioned:Jeremy book "Politics in the Way of Jesus"More of Jeremy’s BooksDiscovery Bible StudyJeremy Treat’s next book: "Renewal in Christ, Athanasius on the Christian Life"#LoveTheBible #JeremyTreat #BibleStudy #KingdomOfGod #ChristianPodcast #SeekFirst #PoliticsAndFaith #atonement #gospels #election #KristinNave #shelovesbible #JeremyTreat #RealityLAShow Credits:Executive Producer & Host: Kristin NaveProducer : Jay Lee - Provision PodcastsMedia Designer: Bethany YoungGuest:Jeremy Treat (PhD, Wheaton College) is Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Reality LA in Los Angeles, California and Adjunct Professor of Theology at Biola University. He is the author of The Crucified King, Seek First,
Welcome to the Love the Bible Podcast, where the mission here is to help us grow in our understanding and love of the Bible and to apply it to every area of life, from the everyday mundane, to our deepest trials. Because let’s be honest, sometimes it's hard to read and study the Bible. Our lives our busy and hard, we are distracted, we face a lack of motivation, and then at times even when we are excited to read the Bible, it can be hard to understand. But what if the ups and downs of our Bible study seasons, are some of the very things God wants to use in our lives to finding greater treasure and deeper delight in these words? We are going to be interviewing amazing authors, speakers, and Bible teachers, who are gifted to help us along the way. We will have regular Bible tips, to help us go deeper in our study. We are also going to hear some incredible testimonies of when the Bible broke through darkness, to remind us that these words are living and active. And we are going to have teaching and devotional series right through books of the Bible alongside free Bible reading plans. And the ultimate goal of this podcast, is to not just love the Bible, but to deeply know and love the author of the Bible more, God Himself. So again, welcome to Love the Bible podcast, I’m Kristin, seminary grad, writer, and Bible teacher, and for the love of Bible, I am so glad you are here!Please subscribe to stay updated!Instagram: @shelovesbible | @lovethebiblepodcastWebsite: www.shelovesbible.comYoutube: @LovetheBiblePodcast
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