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
Easter: Jesus is Risen!
The impact of the resurrection is so profound that each of the four gospels tells the story. As we study the gospel stories of Jesus’ victory over death, we’re invited to participate in telling Chris…
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Sun 20 Apr 2025
Holy Week: The Week of Jesus' Death
As we journey through Holy Week together, we create space for God’s Word to nurture our faith and deepen our gratitude for God’s great love and Jesus’ profound sacrifice.
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Fri 11 Apr 2025
What Jesus Taught in His Final Days
Learn what it means to be humble and watchful servants waiting for the day when Jesus will return.
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Fri 04 Apr 2025
Jesus Predicts His Death
When we study and reflect on Jesus’ words to the disciples as he turns to face the cross, we find an invitation to follow him in faith, sacrifice, and hope.
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Fri 28 Mar 2025
Paul's Journey to Rome: Proclaiming Jesus Everywhere
As we study Paul’s journey to Rome, we too can gain confidence and readiness to share the good news of Jesus everywhere we go.
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Fri 21 Mar 2025
Paul's Third Journey: Strengthening and Encouraging Believers
By studying Paul’s incredible third journey, with all its challenges, opportunities, and heartbreaking goodbyes, we learn how to live with the same bold trust and purpose in our own lives.
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Fri 14 Mar 2025
Paul's Second Journey: Jesus the Messiah and the Resurrection of the Dead
Paul’s preaching and encouragement recorded in Acts 15-18, provide us with theological clarity for our own efforts to share the gospel and remain faithful to Jesus Christ in all circumstances.
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Fri 07 Mar 2025
The Jerusalem Council: The Church Resolves Division and Seeks Unity
The Jerusalem Council reached pivotal conclusions that set the pattern for Paul’s subsequent missionary journeys, shaped the church's future, and still guide the church to this day.
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Fri 28 Feb 2025
Paul's First Journey: The Gospel Spreads and the Church Grows
Be encouraged by the parallels between Paul’s experiences and our modern efforts to partner with the Holy Spirit to share the good news of Jesus Christ.
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Fri 21 Feb 2025
God's Design for Sex and Relationships
The celebration of intimacy in Song of Songs shows us that God’s design for love and sex is deeply rooted in his own character and filled with self-sacrifice, mutuality, commitment, delight, and resp…
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Fri 14 Feb 2025
A Beautiful Celebration of Love and Intimacy
The Song of Songs helps us see the truth that love and sex are divine gifts from God and part of his design for us.
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Fri 07 Feb 2025
Jesus Prays for Us
When we study Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer, we witness the depth of his love for us as he prays for us to experience unity, the Father’s love, and for the world to know God through our lives.
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Fri 31 Jan 2025
Jesus Prays for His Disciples
Let’s study Jesus' prayer and discuss what it meant for his disciples then, and what it means for us as his disciples today.
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Fri 24 Jan 2025
When Jesus Prays
Let's unpack the meaning of what Jesus asked the Father for as he began to pray and the implications of his prayer for our own lives.
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Fri 17 Jan 2025
Repentance, Forgiveness, and Sin's Consequences
God sends his prophet Nathan to confront King David about his sins. As we study their exchange, we witness God’s mercy in action and discover important differences between punishment and consequence …
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Fri 10 Jan 2025
Learning from the Sins of King David
Studying David’s fall from grace, the consequences of his actions, and his journey illuminates our own path toward honesty, repentance, and a life that pleases the Lord.
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Fri 03 Jan 2025
Your Questions about Scripture and Hope
In this episode, we consider some of the questions you asked in response to our series on the Lord’s Prayer, Joshua, and Revelation. Then we’ll discuss issues that some of our listeners have shared t…
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Fri 27 Dec 2024
Jesus: Our Prince of Peace
Let's dig into Scripture to discover the deep and meaningful shalom that Jesus brought to us in his birth, a peace that he promises to establish permanently when he returns, and that we can share now…
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Fri 20 Dec 2024
Jesus: Our Everlasting Father
Let's discuss how our understanding of the Triune God clarifies how Jesus is our Everlasting Father and together, we'll discover the comfort and belonging he brings us.
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Fri 13 Dec 2024
Jesus: Our Mighty God
Let Scripture reveal the truth of Christ’s deeds and character, and explore with us how his presence as a helpless baby displays—not the smallness, but the awesomeness of God’s power.
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Fri 06 Dec 2024
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