Groundwork: Biblical Foundations for Life
Groundwork is a half-hour conversation that digs deeply into Scripture, the foundation for our lives. Each week, pastors Dave Bast (president of Words of Hope) and Scott Hoezee (director of CEP at Calvin Seminary) cultivate our understanding of God's Word by unpacking the richness of the Bible and applying it with insight to today's world.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 53
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Living as Citizens of God's Kingdom Now
God's kingdom is already here, and by studying Scripture, we discover what it means to live faithfully in the kingdom now.
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Fri 05 Sep 2025
Jesus' Kingdom Parables
Jesus told stories and analogies to patiently but urgently describe what God’s kingdom looks like, what its values are, and how the people of his kingdom should behave.
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Fri 29 Aug 2025
Jesus Brings the Kingdom of God Near
Discover how God’s kingdom continues to come near in Jesus today, and how he calls us to participate in his kingdom here and now.
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Fri 22 Aug 2025
God's Kingdom in the Whole Bible
Kingdom language arcs through the whole Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, defining what God’s kingdom is, what it looks like, and the kind of King we have in Jesus.
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Fri 15 Aug 2025
God Longs to Restore His People
Amidst all of his judgment in Hosea, God reveals the tender ache of a father’s heart and gives the prophet powerful images of restoration for his people.
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Fri 08 Aug 2025
Remember, Repent, and Return
Hosea’s prophetic message for Israel is a reflection of God’s heart and offers an opportunity for us to discuss what we can learn from Israel’s story about our own hearts today.
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Fri 01 Aug 2025
Unfaithful People and God's Grace
Studying the prophetic relationship of Hosea and Gomer invites us as his people today into an honest reflection on our own relationship with God and our need for his grace.
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Fri 25 Jul 2025
Jesus' Parables, Discipleship, and the Cost of Following Jesus
Discover what Jesus teaches about the attitudes and hearts of his followers and discuss honestly what it costs to prioritize Jesus in our lives.
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Fri 18 Jul 2025
The Victory of God
Study the recurring theme of God's victory for us and for all who are marginalized or far off, and think about what this means for how we live our faith today.
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Fri 11 Jul 2025
Jubilee and the Joy of Salvation
Discover the importance of Jubilee and joy in the gospel of Luke and what these themes mean for how we faithfully respond to encounters with Jesus and salvation today.
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Fri 04 Jul 2025
Prayer and Dependence on God
Learn how following Jesus draws us into deeper intimacy with the Father, why prayer is key to a resilient faith, and what it means to be people of prayer.
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Fri 27 Jun 2025
Justice and Jesus the Prophet
Explore how Jesus’ teachings about justice continue God’s emphasis on justice in the Old Testament and discuss what Luke still teaches us today about how and when we should care for justice as Christ…
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Fri 20 Jun 2025
The Holy Spirit at Work
Discover the gospel of Luke's unique and valuable perspective on Jesus and discuss the central role of the Holy Spirit in the gospel and our discipleship today.
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Fri 13 Jun 2025
God Cares and Will Provide, Trust Him
Studying the consistent evidence of God's providence in Scripture makes it possible to trust him both in times of need and times of plenty.
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Fri 06 Jun 2025
Honor God By Using His Resources Wisely
The Bible teaches us that everything we have belongs to God. Let’s study Scripture together to better understand what this means for how we handle the money and possessions we have in this life.
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Fri 30 May 2025
Money and the Attitude of Your Heart
Scripture teaches us about God’s concern for our hearts in matters of money and how to maintain a balanced attitude toward our money and possessions.
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Fri 23 May 2025
Everything We Have is from God
Studying what the Bible says about money in both the Old and New Testaments reveals a clear theme: we might own things in this life, but in actuality, we are stewards of God’s resources and everythin…
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Fri 16 May 2025
Adopt the Mindset of Christ
Study the servant mindset that Jesus modeled throughout his ministry to help us understand the relationship between the Christian Church and political power.
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Fri 09 May 2025
Christian Engagement in Societal Issues
Examine Scripture to uncover practical wisdom that empowers us to stand for righteousness while navigating the complexities of Christian engagement in society.
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Fri 02 May 2025
Christian Civility Defending Our Faith without Being Defensive
Even when our faith is challenged, the Bible urges Christians to respond differently than the world would expect. Join us as we seek biblical wisdom for navigating a divisive culture in faithful and …
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Fri 25 Apr 2025
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