The Bible offers God’s wisdom and genuine hope for our daily lives. On LIVE THE BIBLE, join Dr. Wayne Stiles and discover how to apply the Word of God to your life through the practical teaching and application of the Scriptures. The Bible, its lands, and its culture don't have to be confusing or irrelevant. Whether it's personal discouragement, relief from guilt, finding purpose in life or hope for eternity, you’ll hear words to help you truly live the Bible. www.waynestiles.com/podcast
Feeling out of control is the worst. Or is it?
Let me put it another way: How often do you feel the need to BE in control? In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re learning why that urge to control ev…
What fear are you carrying with you today?
Maybe it’s fear of the unknown—or of the known. Maybe it’s fear about your children’s or grandchildren’s future or your health or your finances or your count…
Someone—or something—in your life is trying to elbow their way in front of God.
Meet your idol.
I’m not talking about an idol like a person you admire, but an idol like the kind we read about in the Ol…
Jesus is coming soon. But so what?
If one thing is constant in this world, it’s that the news is bad. The simple fact is: the news is a business, and when tragedy strikes, business is good.
But do tod…
Your life is a marathon. And it’s tough.
In today’s episode of Live the Bible, we get to gulp down some encouragement to keep going and growing in the hardest part of every marathon: the middle! What…
What defines you?
In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re getting honest about how we see ourselves. Even though we know we shouldn’t, we tend to judge ourselves (and others) by the externals—our loo…
Why does it take some people so long to change?
Who came to your mind when you read that question? Maybe a parent or a child, a boss or a friend, a spouse or even a pastor. You’ve prayed SO long for t…
What does God say about the best way to use your time?
From self-help books to leadership courses to employee reviews, time management is a big deal! And most of us want to know how to do it better. B…
What are you planting this summer?
In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re looking at the principle that we reap what we sow. Nature proves this is true. Just ask any gardener! What you plant is what…
When was the last time life hit you like a ton of bricks?
In today’s episode of Live the Bible, we’re getting honest about just how hard and fast life can hit us. Divorce, job loss, illness, death, di…
Think of the most powerful messages you’ve heard. Were they long or short?
In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re looking at a chapter of Scripture that proves we don’t have to say a lot for our wo…
What’s a question only you can answer?
In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re opening our God’s Word to a book that’s like a candy store to me: Romans. Paul’s letter to the church in Rome is so choc…
What do you do when God directs you down a path that makes no sense?
Honestly, I’ve lost count of the number of times the Lord has led me in a direction that, well, just seems so terribly inefficient!…
What’s your biggest challenge in life?
In today’s episode of Live the Bible, we’re turning to the book of John to address one of my personal, biggest challenges: waiting. Little in this life is as har…
How do you view God?
In this episode of Live the Bible, we’ll get honest about how we see God and our lives of faith. We tend to assume, “If I’m walking in God’s will, then life’s gonna look like THIS…
What do you do when God doesn’t meet your expectations?
In this episode of Live the Bible, we’ll turn to the book of Mark to answer that tough question. We all have an idea about what life will be lik…
Almost everybody knows the Bible says, “Judge not”—but what does that really mean?
In this episode of Live the Bible, we examine one of the most popular verses in the Bible, Matthew 1:7, “Judge not, t…
How has God’s Word through Live the Bible encouraged you?
In this special episode of Live the Bible, we celebrate our 100th episode! Over the last few weeks, I invited you to share how the podcast ha…
Did you know the Old Testament ends with a curse? And not just any curse—a Christmas curse!
In this episode of Live the Bible, we turn to the last book of the Old Testament, Malachi, to find out exact…
Why do you do what you do?
In this episode of Live the Bible, we take a look our habits and ask that very question. We all have habits, including ones for the spiritual things we do. And we follow the…