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The Bible For Busy People
Do you find the chaos and noise of the world getting you down? Time to turn up the voice of God in your life! Join Jenn Schultz for a mini-bible study podcast each weekday. In 7 minutes or less, you’ll dive into God’s Word and come up refreshed and ready for the next thing on your to do list. We know you can find 7 minutes a day to stop and soak in God's truth! You can totally connect with Jesus on your commute, during your lunch break, in the school pickup line, while you’re doing the dishes…
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- The Bible For Busy People
Agriculture - The Church As... - Genesis 2, Deuteronomy 28, Isaiah 5
Whether you have a backyard garden, a few houseplants, or can barely keep a pothos alive, there’s something deeply satisfying about watching things grow. It’s…
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The City of God - The Church As... - Psalm 48, John 4, Hebrews 11, Revelation 21
Have you ever visited a city that just felt special, a place where you felt at home the moment you arrived? The Bible paints a picture of an even greater city…
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God's Temple - The Church As... - 1 Kings 8, 1 Corinthians 3, Ephesians 2
As a fellow word nerd, I love how Scripture uses vivid images to help us understand who God is and who we are. One of the most powerful is the temple, because…
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Canaanite Woman - Nameless - Matthew 15
I’ve had seasons where God’s response felt confusing or even harsh, like I was knocking on heaven’s door and getting silence instead of comfort. That’s why the…
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Pilate's Wife - Nameless - Matthew 27
I’ve been in those moments where you feel like the only one who sees something clearly, and your heart starts pounding because you know you’re supposed to…
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Queen of Sheba - Nameless - 1 Kings 10
I grew up watching Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and I always wondered who I’d call if I needed a lifeline. That’s why I’m so drawn to the Queen of Sheba: a…
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Medium of Endor - Nameless - 1 Samuel 28
I’ve never been quite too sure what to think about ghosts until I realized the Bible actually has one. It makes me laugh because it feels more like a plot…
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Pharaoh's Daughter - Nameless - Exodus 1-2
Some people can remember every birthday, every coffee order… me? I’m just trying to get people’s names right. Maybe that’s why it hits me so hard when…
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Resurrection and Sacrifice - Paul's Odyssey - Acts 20
Acts 20 gives us a wild story about a late‑night gathering, a sleepy listener, and God stepping in with resurrection power reminding us that He’s present even…
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Miracles and Silver Shrines - Paul's Odyssey - Acts 19
In Acts 19 we see that God’s power isn’t distant or reserved for a select few. He pours out His Spirit on ordinary people in ordinary places, meeting us right…
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Coworkers and Corinthians - Paul's Odyssey - Acts 18
Work relationships can be complicated—some coworkers lift you up, some stretch you, and some you’re still trying to figure out. Paul shows us in Acts 18 that…
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Riots and Scholars - Paul's Odyssey - Acts 17
Our stories of meeting Jesus vary. Some of us met Him slowly over the years, and some of us in one surprising moment. God knows exactly how to reach each…
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Dreams and Earthquakes - Paul's Odyssey - Acts 16
Some seasons feel a little like an odyssey of our own—full of detours and moments that stretch us. Acts 16 shows us that God is right in the middle of all of…
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Rejected Are Invited - Upside-Down Kingdom - Luke 14, 15 (VAULT)
Birthday season at our house is full of balloons, streamers, and joy—but also the stress of endless party planning decisions. All that effort reminds me of…
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Poor is Rich - Upside-Down Kingdom - Luke 16, 7, Matthew 5 (VAULT)
When I sat down with Stacy Cleveland from Vision House recently, I expected practical answers about homelessness—lists of needs, ways to donate, or volunteer…
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Love Your Enemies - Upside-Down Kingdom - Luke 10, Matthew 5 (VAULT)
This year another Wicked movie is hitting theaters, and while I may grumble about part one and part two, I can’t help but love the story behind the so‑called…
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Losing Life Is Saving It - Upside-Down Kingdom - Luke 9, Matthew 16 (VAULT)
Spoiler alert: some of the most powerful stories in film revolve around sacrifice—characters giving up dreams, comfort, or even their lives so others can…
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Least is Greatest - Upside-Down Kingdom - Luke 9, 14, 18 (VAULT)
What if the very things that feel backwards—like giving instead of keeping, or lowering yourself instead of climbing higher—are the keys to real joy?…
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Pleased - Verse Mapping - Colossians 1:19-20
Some joys are small, like a perfect sunset or a Cherry Coke Zero, but our joy runs deeper because of Jesus. God was pleased to let all His fullness rest in…
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Preeminent - Verse Mapping - Colossians 1:18
Sometimes being “first” comes with pressure or pride, but we're reminded in Colossians 1:18 that Jesus holds the true first place... not because He chased…
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Held Together - Verse Mapping - Colossians 1:17
When life feels like it’s resting on your shoulders, Colossians 1:17 helps pull us back to the truth that Jesus was holding all things together long before we…
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Created - Verse Mapping - Colossians 1:16
Creating something just for you and God can be grounding, and Colossians 1:16 reminds us why—Every bit of creativity in us comes from the One who made all…
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Image - Verse Mapping - Colossians 1:15
Making friends as an adult sometimes feels like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. Colossians 1:15 shows us that Jesus is the clearest picture of…
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Animals - Dreams - Acts 10
When God nudges us toward something that feels upside‑down or outside our comfort zone, Acts 10 invites us to recognize how often those moments are used to…
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Tree - Dreams - Daniel 4
Some dreams shake us awake with our hearts racing. Those unsettling, disorienting moments where we have to remind ourselves what’s real, they can become the…
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Bread - Dreams - Judges 7
Some days I feel just like Gideon—underqualified, overwhelmed, and wishing God would pick someone a little braver. God loves to meet us right in our fear, take…
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Stars and Moon - Dreams - Genesis 37
Family drama hits different. Whether it’s kids pushing boundaries, siblings knowing exactly how to set each other off, or grown‑up versions of the same old…
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Stairway - Dreams - Genesis 28
Jacob curled up on a rock in the middle of nowhere reminds me that God often meets us in the most uncomfortable, unexpected places, turning our restless nights…
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Zacchaeus - Redemption Arc - Luke 19
No matter how far we’ve wandered or how messy our choices have been, Jesus still sees us and invites us close. Like Zacchaeus up in that tree, sometimes all it…
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Saul / Paul - Redemption Arc - Acts 9
Saul’s story is for anyone who’s ever looked at their own life and thought, “I don’t even recognize who I used to be.” His dramatic shift to Paul shows how…
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Thief on the Cross - Redemption Arc - Luke 23
God’s grace reaches us even in our worst moments, long after others may have written us off. The thief on the cross' last‑minute faith shows that Jesus alone…
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Simon Peter - Redemption Arc - Luke 22
Simon Peter’s story is for anyone who’s ever felt bold one minute and embarrassed the next, yet still deeply loved by God. His journey from denial to bold…
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Prodigal Son - Redemption Arc - Luke 15
The Prodigal Son is one of those reminders that no matter how far we wander, God is always ready to welcome us back with grace that doesn’t make sense but…
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Peter - A Little Extra Convincing - Matthew 16, 26
We’re often so sure we know what God should do, only to look back and realize His “no” was actually mercy. Peter lived in that tension too — boldly declaring…
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Zechariah - A Little Extra Convincing - Luke 1
There are moments in life that would’ve sounded impossible if someone had told us years earlier, something relatable to Zechariah who knows a thing or two…
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Jonah - A Little Extra Convincing - Jonah 1, 2
Obedience feels a lot like parenting; we give instructions hoping our kids will trust that we see the bigger picture, even when they don’t agree. Jonah’s story…
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Gideon - A Little Extra Convincing - Judges 6
Faith can feel a little like math class sometimes — we want to trust the answer, but we still find ourselves asking God to show the work. Gideon knew that…
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Moses - A Little Extra Convincing - Exodus 3
Sometimes God nudges us toward something long before we feel ready, a bit like that slow climb on a roller coaster when every part of you wants to bail. Moses…
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The Servant - Elisha - 2 Kings 6
Some seasons make us feel small, unseen, or convinced we’re the only ones struggling but 2 Kings 6 reminds us that God is always doing far more around us than…
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Naaman - Elisha - 2 Kings 5
Some of the most life‑changing moments begin when someone gently helps us see what we can’t see on our own, and Naaman’s story in 2 Kings 5 is a powerful…
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Miracles - Elisha - 2 Kings 4
Miracles often show up in the places where our hope feels the thinnest, and 2 Kings 4 is full of reminders that God meets us right there—in our need, our fear…
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The Shunammite - Elisha - 2 Kings 4
The story of the Shunammite woman invites us to slow down and see Scripture with fresh eyes, especially the stories of women whose faith, courage, and agency…
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Three Kings - Elisha - 2 Kings 3
When we open 2 Kings 3, we’re stepping into a moment that feels surprisingly familiar—three leaders scrambling for direction, each responding to crisis in…
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Doubled - Elijah - 2 Kings 2
If you’ve ever watched The Sandlot, you know the magic of wanting “s’more”, and honestly, that’s exactly how it feels when we long for more of God’s presence…
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Convicted - Elijah - 1 Kings 21
Walking into a new church can feel awkward enough, but trust me, playing Jezebel in front of a room full of preteens is not the move. Elijah reminds us that…
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Consoled - Elijah - 1 Kings 19
Some days it feels like the hard stuff hits fast, but the glimmers, those tiny God‑given sparks of joy, have a way of catching us off guard and reminding us…
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Restored - Elijah - 1 Kings 18
There’s nothing like that moment when something broken in your life finally comes back to life again... Like when your taste buds return after weeks of bland…
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Unexpected - Elijah - 1 Kings 17
Some of the people I can’t wait to meet in God’s Kingdom aren’t the obvious heroes—they’re the ones like Elijah, bold enough to call a nation back to God yet…
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Water - Holy Spirit As... - John 4, 7, Isaiah 44, 55, Jeremiah 2, 17
Some metaphors for the Holy Spirit feel powerful and dramatic, but water hits a little closer to home because we know what it feels like to be…
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Oil - Holy Spirit As... - Exodus 30, Isaiah 61, Acts 10, 1 John 20
Some images of the Holy Spirit feel big and dramatic, wind, fire, clouds, but oil is one of those quiet metaphors that sneaks up on you with how deeply it fits…
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Fire - Holy Spirit As... - Exodus 3, 19, Acts 2, 1 Peter 1
Fire has a way of revealing what’s really there—what’s fragile, what’s strong, and what’s ready to be refined. Parenthood has felt a lot like that for me, a…
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Cloud/Wind - Holy Spirit As... - Exodus 13, 14, 24, Matthew 17, John 3
Sometimes the Spirit nudges us in ways that feel as unpredictable as wind and as mysterious as a cloud—gentle, insistent, and impossible to ignore. I’ve…
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Breath - Holy Spirit As... - Genesis 1, 2, 2 Peter 1, 2 Timothy 3
Breath is one of those quiet miracles we barely notice until life feels chaotic, and suddenly we’re desperate for something steady to hold onto. The Holy…
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The Woman At The Well - Unexpected Heroes - John 4
I’ve been thinking about how often Jesus revealed Himself most clearly to people His community considered “other,” and the Samaritan woman is such a powerful…
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The Centurion - Unexpected Heroes - Matthew 8
Amazement has this beautiful way of waking us up, whether it’s a breathtaking sunset, a child learning something new, or a moment of unexpected beauty that…
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Naaman - Unexpected Heroes - 2 Kings 5
It’s funny how often we brace ourselves for big, dramatic answers when the real solution is far simpler—and far closer—than we imagined. I’ve lived that in my…
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Ruth - Unexpected Heroes - Ruth 1
Sometimes God meets us in the very places we feel most discouraged, showing up with a kind of comfort or joy we never saw coming. I’ve experienced that in…
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Rahab - Unexpected Heroes - Joshua 2
Rahab’s story is one of those beautiful reminders that God has always been in the business of using unexpected people in unexpected ways. Long before Jesus…
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Opening Up To God - Knowing God - Psalm 139, 13
Have you ever had a friendship that felt a little one‑sided—either you were doing all the sharing or all the listening? I’ve learned the hard way that real…
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Face To Face With God - Knowing God - Exodus 33, 34; 2 Corinthians 3
We’ve all seen someone light up when they talk about something they’re passionate about, and honestly, it’s contagious. Moses had that same kind of radiance…