Live the Bible with Wayne Stiles

With God, your life can make an amazing difference.

That’s right, YOUR life.

In this episode of Live the Bible, we'll look at the book of Mark where Jesus shows us that no matter where you are or what …

Sometimes those closest to us don’t understand us. Or worse, they don’t accept us at all.

In this episode of Live the Bible, Jesus models what to do when we’re misunderstood—and even rejected—by the v…

Ever wonder why God isn’t working in your life as He is in other lives? It’s a common question, but the reality may be far more different than you realize.

In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re goi…

Funny how our expectations are seldom met.

Actually, it isn't funny. It can be terribly confusing and discouraging.

In this episode of Live the Bible, Jesus helps us understand what to do when you come…

Have you ever been around bad company?

I don’t mean house guests. I’m referring to those people we choose to hang around—and more importantly why we hang around them. Jesus surprised many in His day b…

I received an odd prescription from the pharmacy. 

It was funny, in fact. (I share the story in the opening minutes of this week’s podcast.) Truth be told, God gives what seem like odd prescriptions s…

Who’s on first? The question may make us think of a classic comedy routine. But the question goes deeper when we consider the most important priorities we can chase in life.

In this episode of Live th…

Whether you’re dealing with personal discouragement, needing relief from guilt, or looking for encouragement and hope for eternity, you’ll hear words to help you truly live the Bible.

This episode int…

When your life has question marks, God's Word has answers.

In this special episode of Live the Bible, we continue a special Q&A session on various topics. These questions range from the afterlife to G…

Good questions need biblical answers.

Learning about the Bible is great, but there's something about having your specific questions answered that's even better. It allows you to develop a deeper under…

The Lord’s Supper isn’t fast food.

And yet, how often we hurriedly tag it to the end of the worship service without really
understanding what Communion means. The Lord means for this ordinance to be a …

Your baptism was more than a momentary splash.

In fact, the ripple effects are still impacting your life today.

In this episode of Live the Bible, we're taking a deep dive, as it were, into the ordinan…

Is Jesus really the only way to heaven?

Imagine asking that question on the evening news! Although everyone has an opinion, it's God's answer that matters. In fact, the Bible has a question that is f…

God has a surprising approach to helping us grow.

As our Heavenly Father, He takes no delight in our discipline. But He does delight in the results of it. He wants for us new life and hope beyond the…

God tells us about the future for good reason.

Why? Because hope is critical to our health.

In this episode of Live the Bible, we're looking at the Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee and at that godl…

Satisfaction is a journey rather than a destination.

This episode of Live the Bible contains the secret to satisfaction. Yep, that sounds like a big promise, but remember: when we get comfortable, we …

We don’t build statues for people who rest.

In today's world, we give kudos to hard work, and taking it easy is just a given. And yet, the Old Testament has some wisdom on how God created rest and cre…

If you think about it, it’s easy to be a grateful person when things are going well.

But put a little vinegar in your latte, and all of a sudden, gratitude isn’t the first thing that comes to mind—esp…

Silence . . .

Many of us struggle with it. Why?

When we're in a quiet place, all we have are our thoughts. We have a lot of loops in our minds we'd rather not listen to. So, we grab distractions like s…

How would you define worship?

You may find it surprising that more than 40% of people who attend church aren't too sure what the word means!

But I'm asking about Monday worship—not just Sunday.

In this…