Episodes

Is sex evil? | May 10, 2026
May 10, 2026

Is sex evil? | May 10, 2026

The Corinthians said “It’s good for a man to not even touch a woman.” Paul disagrees and talks about the positive role of sex in our lives. What does he say? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 7:1-7 and Proverbs...

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Do you glorify God in your body? | May 9, 2026
May 9, 2026

Do you glorify God in your body? | May 9, 2026

Paul says we are to glorify God in our body. What does that mean and why is it important? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and Numbers 2.

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Can we sue each other? | May 8, 2026
May 8, 2026

Can we sue each other? | May 8, 2026

As we hold each other accountable, may we go to public court to enforce that accountability? In other words, can we sue each other? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 and Daniel 7:15-28.

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Who holds you accountable? | May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026

Who holds you accountable? | May 7, 2026

Paul says we are to judge people inside the church, but in order to hold them accountable for what they are doing. Is that ok? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 and Matthew 16:5-12.

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Should we imitate others? | May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026

Should we imitate others? | May 6, 2026

Since Paul says we shouldn’t follow leaders in our church, should we also not imitate them? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 4:9-21 and 1 Kings 15:1-8.

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Can we add to scripture? | May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026

Can we add to scripture? | May 5, 2026

Paul quotes a principle for interpreting scripture: “Don’t go beyond what is written.” What does that mean and where does it come from? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 4:1-8 and Deuteronomy 4:1-14.

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Who developed us as Christians? | May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026

Who developed us as Christians? | May 4, 2026

Paul concludes his argument against following certain leaders in the church. But that raises the question, who actually did develop us as Christians? Let’s find out together what Paul thought as we read 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 ...

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Was the Corinthian church a mature church? | May 3, 2026
May 3, 2026

Was the Corinthian church a mature church? | May 3, 2026

Paul tells the Corinthian church that they were spiritual babies, not mature. Why did he say that? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 and Isaiah 5:1-10.

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What is the mind of Christ? | May 2, 2026
May 2, 2026

What is the mind of Christ? | May 2, 2026

Paul tells the Corinthian church that we have the mind of Christ. What is that? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 and Isaiah 64.

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What was Paul’s preaching like? | May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026

What was Paul’s preaching like? | May 1, 2026

Was Paul an eloquent orator? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 and Habakkuk 3:1-19.

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Is the cross weak and foolish? | April 30, 2026
April 30, 2026

Is the cross weak and foolish? | April 30, 2026

Paul tells the Corinthian church that the world considers the message of the cross foolish and weak. Is it? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 and Jeremiah 9:17-24.

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What makes a report gossip? | April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026

What makes a report gossip? | April 29, 2026

Paul starts his letter to the Corinthian church telling them that Chloe’s group told on them! Isn’t that gossip? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 and Proverbs 26:18-28.

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The faithful God will strengthen us | April 28, 2026
April 28, 2026

The faithful God will strengthen us | April 28, 2026

Paul tells us that God is faithful and he will strengthen us. Where does that come from? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 and Psalm 145.

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What did Paul thank God for? | April 27, 2026
April 27, 2026

What did Paul thank God for? | April 27, 2026

In the doxology of Romans, Paul thanks God. What for? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 16:25-27 and Psalm 150.

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Why is it “the God of peace” who crushes Satan? | April 26, 2026
April 26, 2026

Why is it “the God of peace” who crushes Satan? | April 26, 2026

The “God of peace” sounds like a very chill sort of guy. But Paul says it’s the “God of peace” who will crush Satan. Why is that? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 16:17-23 and Isaiah 27.

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Why so many greetings? | April 25, 2026
April 25, 2026

Why so many greetings? | April 25, 2026

Romans 16 is hard to read without practicing how to pronounce Greek names. There are almost 30 people Paul sends greetings to. Why? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 16:1-16 and Genesis 33:1-11.

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Why did Paul want to visit Rome? | April 24, 2026
April 24, 2026

Why did Paul want to visit Rome? | April 24, 2026

Paul tells the Romans that he plans to visit them soon, and tells them why. So why did Paul want to visit Rome? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 15:22-23 and Isaiah 9:1-7.

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Why did Paul write Romans? | April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026

Why did Paul write Romans? | April 23, 2026

Paul tells us why he wrote Romans at the end of his letter. What did he say? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 15:14-21 and Isaiah 52.

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How did the Jews help the Gentiles? | April 22, 2026
April 22, 2026

How did the Jews help the Gentiles? | April 22, 2026

Paul says the Jews helped the Gentiles. How did that take place? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 15:1-13 and 2 Samuel 22:32-51.

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Are we in this alone? | April 21, 2026
April 21, 2026

Are we in this alone? | April 21, 2026

Is the Christian life something that we just do on our own? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 14:13-23 and Ecclesiastes 4:9-16.

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Should we eat meat? | April 20, 2026
April 20, 2026

Should we eat meat? | April 20, 2026

Paul talks about Jewish kosher laws and what we should do about eating meat sacrificed to idols. What should we do? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 14:1-2, Acts 15:22-35 and Matthew 12:33-37.

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What does it mean to put on Jesus? | April 19, 2026
April 19, 2026

What does it mean to put on Jesus? | April 19, 2026

Paul says we should put on Jesus. What does that even mean? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 13:8-14 and Matthew 19:16-30.

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Should we obey the government? | April 18, 2026
April 18, 2026

Should we obey the government? | April 18, 2026

Paul addresses the emperor and says we should submit to the authority over us. Does that mean always and in everything? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 13:1-7 and Deuteronomy 17.

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Should we return evil for evil? | April 17, 2026
April 17, 2026

Should we return evil for evil? | April 17, 2026

Paul gives a LOT of short commands for the Romans, and then talks about vengeance. How do we seek vengeance? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 12:9-21 and Deuteronomy 32:28-47.

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