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Bible, Bros & BrewHow to Keep From Falling (Part 8) | How to Build Patience When Life Gets HardAs we continue our journey through the seven character-building qualities listed in 2 Peter 1:5-8, David & Phil take a pit stop to talk about the power and importance of perseverance. The King James Version translates this word as "patience" in 2 Peter 1:6, and it conveys the idea of hopeful and cheerful endurance, or patient continuance. Probably more than any other episode, David & Phil share personal insights and stories of battle scars and lessons learned as a result of not operating in this essential virtue of steady perseverance. So brew up your favorite cup of java, have your Bible at hand, and...2025-07-2855 minBible, Bros & BrewHow to Keep From Falling (Part 7) | Strength from Within (But Not by Ourselves)In this episode, we're continuing our journey through the seven character traits that the Holy Spirit (via Peter) instructs us to add to our faith in 2 Peter 1:5-7. This time around, David & Phil focus on the quality of self-control, with an emphasis on taking initiative and using our God-given power to choose to pursue and draw near to God. We also tackle the importance of being proactive and persistent in developing a thriving fellowship with God. So grab your Bible and your coffee, and get ready to dig into the scriptures with us as we explore what God has...2025-07-2154 minBible, Bros & BrewHow to Keep From Falling (Part 6) | Dodging the "Land Mines" in Your Walk of FaithIn our walk of faith, all of us are a work in progress to one degree or another. While it's foolish to expect flawlessness or perfection from ourselves or others, living a life of blatant, willful, unrepentant sin is not an acceptable route to go either. So how do you navigate the pitfalls and land mines, or as Hebrews 12:1 calls it, the "sin that so easily entangles us", while staying strong in your walk with God? In this latest installment of our series titled "How to Keep From Falling", David & Phil explore the foundational passage of 2 Peter 1:5-10 as...2025-07-141h 09Bible, Bros & BrewHow to Keep From Falling (Part 5) | God's Prescription for Spiritual Strength | Bible, Bros & BrewIn 2 Peter 1, Peter offers a list of virtues or qualities that we should add to our faith. The reason why this is so important is because it helps us establish a vision for the type of life we want to live as a follower of Christ. Not only does Peter's list provide excellent suggestions for building our character, but it also functions as God's perfect prescription for preventing spiritual failure. In this latest installment of our series titled "How to Keep From Falling", David & Phil dig into the scriptures to discover not only what we should do to prevent...2025-07-0759 minBible, Bros & BrewHow to Keep From Falling (Part 4) | The Rewards of Knowing God | Bible, Bros & BrewOne of the most unfortunate things to witness is a prominent Christian figure very publicly falling into sin, and then dealing with the inevitable fallout that comes afterward. When these types of situations happen, the natural tendency is to ask "How in the world did things get to this point?" Rest assured, it didn't happen overnight--many times, moral failures are the result of thousands of tiny compromises, the cumulative effect of steadily drifting away from fellowship with God for weeks, months, and maybe even years on end. In this latest installment of our series called "How to Keep From...2025-06-3054 minBible, Bros & BrewHow to Keep From Falling (Part 3) | Knowing God: The Key to Spiritual Strength | Bible, Bros & BrewWith so many prominent and formerly reputable Christian figures getting entangled in various scandals, it's easy to feel like living a godly lifestyle is too difficult, or simply out of reach. Thankfully, the Bible has a solution for believers to help fend off worldly influences and develop spiritual strength. In this latest installment of our series titled "How to Keep From Falling", David & Phil dig into 2 Peter 1:3-4, which contains a prescription for building spiritual strength through cultivating a vital fellowship with God. So brew up some coffee, grab your favorite mug and join us as we explore key...2025-06-231h 01Bible, Bros & BrewHow to Keep From Falling (Part 2): Drawing Strength from God's Word | Bible, Bros & BrewWe've all seen it: Prominent pastors, evangelists, musicians, and other well-known figures in the body of Christ getting exposed for scandalous moral failures of one sort or another. What in the world is going on? Why does it seem like so many things that were hidden or covered up are now being revealed and exposed for all to see? And for the people who have been involved in these scandals, how in the world did they get there? In this second installment of our new series called "How to Keep From Falling", David and Phil dig into the scriptures...2025-06-1749 minBible, Bros & BrewHow to Keep From Falling | Bible, Bros & BrewPerhaps now more than ever, scandals are coming to light regarding many popular ministries and prominent Christian figures due to some type of moral failure. It doesn't take a genius to know that when many of these people started off in their faith journey, they probably never imagined they would end up in such a dark spiritual place. So the key question that always emerges is...What happened? How did they end up in such a compromising position? In this episode, David & Phil explore the scriptures to discover not only what some of root causes are to moral failures...2025-06-101h 05Bible, Bros & BrewDon't Get Weary in Doing Good | Walking in the Spirit | Bible, Bros & BrewIn this episode, we wrap up our epic journey through chapters 5 and 6 of the book of Galatians, with a focus on the critical principle of staying persistent in doing good. As all of us know, this is far easier said than done, because the battle to maintain a positive attitude and keep pressing forward when it looks like nothing is happening is always a challenging thing to do. Digging into Galatians 6, David & Phil explore the timeless encouragements and admonishments that can help believers stay strong, steady, and resilient in their walk with Christ.gotbrew@biblebros.net2025-06-0357 minBible, Bros & BrewFinancially Supporting Preachers: Holy or Heresy? | Walking in the Spirit | Bible, Bros & BrewIn Galatians 6:6, there's a particular idea that sticks out like a sore thumb, not only because of what it overtly says, but also in terms of where it is placed in the context of Paul's line of thinking. The verse states that "If you are being taught the Christian message, you should share all the good things you have with your teacher." (Good News Bible). Since the beginning of the church age, the question of motive has always been attached to the idea of materially or financially supporting preachers of the gospel. So how should we approach this issue...2025-05-271h 00Bible, Bros & BrewThe Comparison Trap & How to Escape It | Walking in the Spirit | Bible, Bros & BrewIn Galatians 6:4-5, Paul brings out the importance of taking the time to soberly examine ourselves and our own efforts instead of focusing on how we measure up in comparison to others. Building on this scriptural foundation, David & Phil discuss the dangers of getting into comparison and competitive jealousy, and they provide practical tips to help believers build an authentic, thriving fellowship and connection with God.gotbrew@biblebros.net2025-05-2053 minBible, Bros & BrewWe've All Messed Up Before - Here's How to Handle It When You Do | Walking in the Spirit | Bible, Bros & BrewIn the first verse of Galatians 6, Paul talks about how to handle situations where a fellow believer falls into some type of fault, error, or sin. We are instructed to engage in the process of restoration with that person, but it also warns us to do it with humility and meekness, because none of us are above temptation. In this latest installment of our series called "Walking in the Spirit", David, Phil, and Ryan discuss the importance of sticking to the scriptural prescription for restoring believers who get derailed by sin, and provide key insights to help bring about...2025-05-1350 minBible, Bros & BrewSelf-Control: Your Biggest Weapon | Walking in the Spirit | Bible, Bros & BrewIn Galatians 5:22-23, Paul provides his now-famous list of the fruit of the spirit, the last of which is the indispensable weapon of temperance, also known as self-control. In one sense, self-control is a prerequisite to walking in all of the other fruits of the spirit, which is one of the reasons why it's such a powerful tool in our spiritual arsenal. In this latest installment of our series called "Walking in the Spirit", David & Phil explore what the scriptures have to say about self-control, and provide key insights to help believers understand how to practically apply this vital...2025-05-061h 00Bible, Bros & BrewMeekness is the Opposite of Weakness | Walking in the Spirit | Bible, Bros & BrewWe've been journeying through the list of the fruit of the spirit outlined in Galatians 5:22, and this week's episode is all about meekness. Perhaps one of the most misunderstood fruits, meekness is actually a trait of true strength, especially in light of all the hostility, strife, and contention we see in today's society. Grab your bibles, your notebooks, and whatever other study tools you need (along with some nice brew, of course) and join us as we dig into this fascinating word study.gotbrew@biblebros.net2025-04-2950 minBible, Bros & BrewHow Developing Goodness and Faithfulness Can Change Your Life | Walking in the Spirit | Bible, Bros & BrewIn the famous "fruit of the spirit" verse in Galatians 5:22, the last two items listed are goodness and faithfulness, both of which are vital to solidifying the character of the believer. For this latest installment of our series titled "Walking in the Spirit", David & Phil take time to research the scriptures to define what these two terms mean in the original Greek language, as well as how practicing goodness and faithfulness can lead to exceptional blessings. So put on your thinking cap, grab your coffee and your Bible study tools, and enjoy this episode with us!gotbrew...2025-04-2258 minBible, Bros & BrewThe Importance of Cultivating Longsuffering & Gentleness | Walking in the Spirit | Bible Bros & BrewIn Galatians 5:22, Paul puts forth a list of qualities and character attributes that are now famously known as the "fruit of the spirit". Perhaps two of the most overlooked items on this list are the fruits of longsuffering and gentleness. So what exactly are they, and how can we develop them in our own lives? In this latest installment of our series titled "Walking in the Spirit", David and Phil offer scriptural insight that will help clarify what exactly the fruits of longsuffering and gentleness are, as well as how to practically implement these important character traits into our...2025-04-151h 02Bible, Bros & BrewThe Powerful Force of Peace | Walking in the Spirit | Bible, Bros & BrewWhen you hear the word "peace", what ideas come to your mind? What does peace look like to you? Interestingly enough, the biblical concept of peace is far more expansive than just having a calm feeling--it's also a spiritual force that can bring a powerful sense of stability and assurance to yourself and others. In this latest installment of our series called "Walking in the Spirit", David & Phil explore the meaning of the word "peace" as mentioned in Paul's list of the fruit of the spirit in Galatians 5:22. So grab your Bible and a cup of your favorite brew...2025-04-0857 minBible, Bros & BrewA Biblical Understanding of Love and Joy | Walking in the Spirit | Bible, Bros & BrewIn Galatians 5:22, Paul offers a list known as the "fruit of the spirit", which is a collection of mindsets and behaviors that reflect and express the nature of God in our lives. In this latest installment of our series titled "Walking in the Spirit", David and Phil dissect the scriptures regarding what love actually is, as well as understanding the vital difference between joy and happiness. So grab your Bible and your brew, make yourself comfortable, and dig into the Word with us on this fascinating topic!gotbrew@biblebros.net2025-04-0159 minBible, Bros & BrewMurders, Drunkenness and Revelings, Oh My! | Walking in the Spirit | Bible, Bros & BrewMurder is by far the most obvious "work of the flesh" listed in Galatians 5:19-21, so it can be easy to skim over it for that very reason. Interestingly enough, there's more to this word than meets the eye when you begin to study it in the Word of God. In this latest installment of our series titled "Walking in the Spirit", David and Phil take a closer look at the true root and nature of murder as defined by the scriptures. In addition, they also cover the last two items on the list of the works of the...2025-03-251h 12Bible, Bros & BrewThe Dangers of Factions & Cliques in the Church | Walking in the Spirit | Bible, Bros & BrewFrom church politics and cliques to full-blown factions, most of us are aware of the dangerous nature of division within the body of Christ. As we continue our series on the theme of "Walking in the Spirit", David & Phil tackle the spiritually destructive phenomena of factions and cliques in the church, with an emphasis on using the scriptures to address these unhealthy practices.gotbrew@biblebros.net2025-03-1800 min