Discover the Word is a weekly, Bible-study podcast that invites you to join a team of hosts — and maybe a special guest or two — in breaking down passages of Scripture to discover fresh perspective and practical application.
Dr. Mark Young, president of Denver Seminary, joins the group for a fascinating discussion of the ideas of transcendence and immanence. Immanence, God with us in our experience, the birth of Jesus, i…
This week on “Discover the Word,” we dig deep into the archives for a week of advice and perspective from some classic “Discover the Word” programs. For 23 years, Haddon Robinson, Alice Mathews, and …
Beloved author and God Hears Her podcast host Elisa Morgan explores how God coming to earth as a human child transformed each of the biblical characters who experienced it firsthand. She reveals how …
Beloved author and God Hears Her podcast host Elisa Morgan explores how God coming to earth as a human child transformed each of the biblical characters who experienced it firsthand. She reveals how …
Most of us are very uncomfortable around people who are constantly boasting. Yet, it may surprise you to discover that, while the Bible warns against boasting in certain areas, there are some areas w…
Most of us are very uncomfortable around people who are constantly boasting. Yet, it may surprise you to discover that, while the Bible warns against boasting in certain areas, there are some areas w…
What happens in Shinar, definitely doesn’t stay in Shinar. The Bible uses this land metaphorically to describe wickedness and the moving away from God toward our own desires—away from God’s best, to …
The Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes authors Randy Richards and Brandon O’Brien join “Discover the Word” to explore how and why the writings of the Apostle Paul are so often misunderstood. Many…
The Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes authors Randy Richards and Brandon O’Brien join “Discover the Word” to explore how and why the writings of the Apostle Paul are so often misunderstood. Many…
We live in a day of conflict. Over how to vote, how to parent and how to respond in a pandemic. In the early church, followers of Christ struggled with conflict as well, taking different positions on…
We live in a day of conflict. Over how to vote, how to parent and how to respond in a pandemic. In the early church, followers of Christ struggled with conflict as well, taking different positions on…
"In today’s world, there are many triggers for fear and/or anxiety—but that is not unique to the modern world. In ancient times, David experienced many such things himself—and wrote of his responses …
Doubt. One thing that every person who has lived long enough has in common is a struggle with doubt. Whether it’s questioning our calling because “How could God use me?” or prayers that have been not…
What's your favorite tree? Maple, oak, pine, sequoia, some variety of fruit tree? You have a lot of options. Well, did you know that the word "trees" shows up over 200 times in the Bible? So this wee…
"One of our favorite guests on Discover the Word has been Sally Lloyd-Jones, known for her “Jesus Storybook Bible”. What was the subtitle for the book? (Every story whispers His name). But is that cl…
We all have an interest in knowing what the future holds, don't we? So, if I were to ask you, what book of the Bible is all about what the future is going to be like, which book would you say? Most o…
The gospels tell us that Jesus dined with sinners. All kinds. Often. What was shocking in the first century can still surprise us today: Jesus included the most messed up in His dinner table conversa…
As one of the most loved gifts of Jewish faith and culture, the Aaronic Blessing offers a vision of the unchanging desire, and heart of God for people like us. Yet this Promise of heaven’s favor show…
As one of the most loved gifts of Jewish faith and culture, the Aaronic Blessing offers a vision of the unchanging desire, and heart of God for people like us. Yet this Promise of heaven’s favor show…
"Family first." "The most important thing in the world is family." "You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them." There are lots of quotations that lift up the value …