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The Chara Project PodcastEp. 115 | Bible Impact Stories: From Trauma into Trust (Ashley Readenour)Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.Join the Chara Project team as they interview Ashley Readenour, a long-time Bible study friend of Sarah and Heather's. Ashley shares her journey from a childhood marked by abuse and relgious hypocrisy, to a life-changing encounter with God’s Word that sparked a pivotal shift in her life. Discovering God’s love transformed her view of scripture from a...2025-07-2333 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 114 | Bible Impact Stories: Saved by Cartoon Jesus (Kass Wessman)Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.Join the Chara Project team as they interview Kass Wessman who shares how as an adult, a children’s storybook Bible first introduced her to Jesus—and how its message deeply transformed her heart. Listen as Kass recounts her powerful journey of discovering truth in scripture and how daily time in God's Word renews, sustains, and sets her fr...2025-07-0939 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 113 | Bible Impact Stories: From Bandmate to Believer (Mike Bell)Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.Join the Chara Project team as they interview Mike Bell, a pastor at South Mountain Community Church in Utah and Executive Director of Healing Nations. Mike's unlikely path had him joining a Christian band before believing, and it was his bandmate that challenged and led him to embrace Jesus and dive into the Bible. Mike shares how sc...2025-06-2525 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 112 | Bible Impact Stories: From Homeless to Hopeful (Terresa Wood)Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.Join the Chara Project team as they interview Terresa Wood from the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake City, Utah. From living on the streets to having her heart captured for Jesus, Terresa's story of doubt turned to hope is an encouraging story that show's the relentless love of God. Her story will inspire you to dive deeper in...2025-06-1129 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 111 | Bible Impact Stories: What God Taught An Atheist (Ren Richardson)Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.Join the Chara Project team as they interview Ren Richardson, whose faith journey took him from religion to atheism to discovering the gospel message in the Bible. Ren's story of the Holy Spirit's work in his life, matched with his patient and methodical approach to uncovering the text of the Bible will encouraged you to understand God's Wo...2025-05-2832 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 110 | How to Study Apocalyptic Literature of the BibleAs we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to...2025-05-1421 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 109 | How to Study Letters in the BibleAs we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to...2025-04-3021 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 108 | How to Study Parables in the BibleAs we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to...2025-04-1623 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 107 | How to Study Gospels in the BibleAs we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to...2025-04-0226 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 106 | How to Study Wisdom Literature in the BibleAs we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to...2025-03-1925 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 105 | How to Study Poetry in the BibleAs we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to...2025-03-0534 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 104 | How to Study Narrative in the BibleAs we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to...2025-02-1933 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 103 | How to Study the Law in the BibleAs we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to...2025-02-0523 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 102 | Trusting God's Character in the New YearAs we enter into the New Year, we can often set New Year's resolutions - incorporating good habits, shedding bad habits and overall having a renewed mind as we start a new calendar year. At The Chara Project, our prayer for you this New Year, is that you can know and understand God and His character from studying His Word, so that you trust Him more deeply. Join the Chara Project team as they take a closer look to how God describes Himself in Exodus 34:6-7 and how we can see these same characteristics recalled and realized throughout the...2025-01-2228 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 101 | 6 Tips for Keeping Your Eyes on Jesus in the New YearAs we enter into the New Year, we can often set New Year's resolutions - incorporating good habits, shedding bad habits and overall having a renewed mind as we start a new calendar year. Our prayer for you this New Year, stems from Hebrews 12:1-2, that says, "let us lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith." Join the Chara Project team as they help us with 6 tips for keeping your eyes...2025-01-0836 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 100 | Christmas Edition: Prophecies of Jesus' BirthWe've been studying Biblical prophesy a lot this year, and what better way to highlight the reason for Christmas than through a few Old Testament prophecies that point to Jesus' birth. Join the Chara Project team, as they focus on 3 types of Old Testament prophecies that are highlighted in Matthew’s gospel account of the Christmas story: the lineage of the Messiah, the nature of the Messiah, and the birthplace of the Messiah. If you want to gain more confidence in Jesus as your Messiah this Christmas, and the reason we celebrate this important holiday, then this is the po...2024-12-1121 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 99 | Thanksgiving Edition: Thanksgiving in the BibleIn the month of November, as we near the holiday of Thanksgiving, we often take time to recognize what we're thankful for. But what does the Bible says about Thanksgiving? Join the Chara Project team, as they do a topical study on the word Thanksgiving and find out how the Bible gives a lot of examples of WHY we should be thankful and INSTRUCTION on how and when to be thankful. This episode will leave you encouraged and grateful for the main reason we have for giving thanks this season.This podcast is also released as a...2024-11-1330 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 98 | 10 Reasons Jesus is Greater Than JonahAs you study the book of Jonah, you will likely come across a verse in Matthew 12:41, where Jesus refers to Himself, saying that “something greater than Jonah is here.” What is Jesus really claiming in this moment?Join the Chara Project team as the team takes a closer look between Jesus and Jonah, uncovering 10 things they have in common, and 10 reasons why Jesus is greater than Jonah.This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.Want to study the book of Jonah on your own or in a group? Acce...2024-10-3021 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 97 | Studying Jonah 4How do we study Jonah chapter 4? Up to this point in the book of Jonah, he had completed his mission and the Ninevites had repented. This is where the story seems to have a natural end. And yet we still have one more chapter left in the book of Jonah. In one of the oddest endings to a book in the Bible, we see a conversation unfold between Jonah and God that gives us insight into the heart of Jonah. Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into the book of Jonah - n...2024-10-1628 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 96 | Studying Jonah 3How do we study Jonah chapter 3? Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into the book of Jonah - not only uncovering how to study Jonah 3, but what interesting insights we can gain from the text. In this episode, the team will walk alongside Jonah as he finally turns back to preach to the city of Nineveh. They will uncover more details about Nineveh and get a front-row seat to their response to Jonah's message. In an encouraging ending to the chapter, we see God's compassion and understanding for repentant hearts. I...2024-10-0224 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 95 | Studying Jonah 2How do we study Jonah chapter 2? Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into the book of Jonah - not only uncovering how to study Jonah 2, but what interesting insights we can gain from the text. If you’re in a place where you’re looking for more help when studying the book of Jonah, this is the spot for you. In this episode, the team takes a close-up look at Jonah’s poetic prayer - a plea to God inside the belly of the fish. Filled with figurative language that matche...2024-09-1826 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 94 | Studying Jonah 1How do we study Jonah chapter 1? Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into Jonah, discovering how to study the book chapter by chapter - starting with Jonah chapter 1. If you’re in a place where you’re looking for more help when studying the book of Jonah, this is the spot for you. In this episode, the team will uncover what is most helpful at the start of any book of the Bible: the history - meaning the who, what, when, and where that helps us place ourselves into what's happening around the...2024-09-0419 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 93 | How to Study the Book of JonahHave you ever wanted to study Jonah, but didn't know where to start? While Jonah is one of the 17 prophecy books in the Old Testament, it reads differently from the others. It tells a narrative story of a reluctant servant who was pursued by a relentless God. So how do we study a prophecy book that doesn't look or act like all the other prophetic books? How should we approach the book of Jonah?Join the Chara Project team as they provide insight into how to study the book of Jonah as a whole. They will address...2024-08-2119 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 92 | How to Study ProphecyWhen people first start studying the Bible, they often find the books of prophecy the most confusing or hard to understand. The last 17 books of the Old Testament are full of messages from God communicated through hand-selected prophets. The writings of these prophets used powerful imagery and language to communicate God’s messages to His people.Like most literary styles, prophecy would have been easily relatable to the original hearers, but what about us today? How do we study prophecy? Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to the prophets an...2024-08-0735 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 91 | Loving Your Neighbor: The Emmaus Disciples - How do I love my neighbor?Sometimes engaging your neighbor can feel intimidating - especially if it’s around the Bible. What does loving my neighbor look like in practice? Who really is my neighbor? Jesus was the master at engaging with people in a meaningful way, and we can learn a lot from Him and His interactions with others, as we dive into God’s Word. Join the Chara Project team as they identify 7 tips we can learn from the passage in Luke 24, as Jesus walks with the Emmaus disciples.Dive deeper into studying the Emmaus disciples on your own, or in a gro...2024-07-2534 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 90 | Loving Your Neighbor: The Woman at the Well | How do I love my neighbor?Sometimes engaging your neighbor can feel intimidating - especially if it’s around the Bible. What does loving my neighbor look like in practice? Who really is my neighbor? Jesus was the master at engaging with people in a meaningful way, and we can learn a lot from Him and His interactions with others, as we dive into God’s Word. Join the Chara Project team as they identify 8 tips we can learn from the passage in John 4, as Jesus interacts with a Samaritan woman at a well.Dive deeper into studying the Woman at the Well on yo...2024-07-1023 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 89 | Loving Your Neighbor: The Good Samaritan - Who is your Neighbor?Sometimes engaging your neighbor can feel intimidating - especially if it’s around the Bible. What does loving my neighbor look like in practice? Who really is my neighbor? Jesus was the master at engaging with people in a meaningful way, and we can learn a lot from Him and His interactions with others, as we dive into God’s Word. Join the Chara Project team as they identify 7 tips we can learn from the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, which also answers the question: Who is our neighbor?Dive deeper into studying the Good Samar...2024-06-2621 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 88 | How to Choose a Bible TranslationOne of the most common questions we hear at The Chara Project is "How do I choose a Bible translation?" Maybe this is a question you've asked before as you have run across different versions of the Bible. Join the Chara Project team as they discuss why there are different Bible translations, what to expect when reading them, and where and when to access different translations. This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. To access more information on Bible translations, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/translationsThe Chara...2024-06-1230 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 87 | How to Choose a Study BibleOne of the most common questions we get at The Chara Project is "What Study Bible should I choose?" And we understand - picking out a Study Bible can feel overwhelming! Whether you've never owned a Study Bible, you're purchasing a Bible for a friend, or are just looking for a new Bible to add to your collection, this is the podcast for you. Join the Chara Project team, as they provide 3 simple steps to choosing your next Study Bible.This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.The Chara Project...2024-05-2915 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 86 | What is a Study Bible?Let’s face it, at times the Bible can be hard to understand! A good Study Bible, in a translation that you can easily read and understand, is one of the best tools for helping you understand and make sense of the Bible. But what exactly is a Study Bible? Join the Chara Project team as they explain Study Bibles, why they are important, and provide an inside look into the top six features in a Study Bible that can help you understand God's Word more deeply.This podcast is also released as a video podcast on Yo...2024-05-1523 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 85 | Bible Study Leader Guide: Tips to Lead a Bible StudyAre you a Bible Study leader? This episode is for you. Leading a Bible study has it's challenges, but leading with people who don’t share your beliefs can be even trickier. So, what is the key to being a good Bible study leader? With years of experience, The Chara Project has learned the pitfalls but also the tips and tricks on how to create a safe and loving environment around the Bible. Join the Chara Project team as they share these tips - great for any Bible study leader who wants to start or expand their current group - e...2024-04-1720 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 84 | Guest Episode | Real-Life Conversations Around Engaging Your Neighbor: Couples EditionMeet the husbands of the Chara Project team. They have been not only supporting their wives behind the scenes of many years, but are both passionate about the Bible and have been actively engaged in doing Bible study with their neighbors. Join this laughter-filled episode as the couples share their experience around engaging neighbors, what they've learned along the way, and how they would encourage others to do the same. This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build...2024-04-0335 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 83 | Guest Episode | Real-Life Conversations Around Engaging Your Neighbor: Val DowlandMeet Val Dowland, a long-time friend of the Chara Project team, who comes from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Join us as she shares her experience of entering Bible study for the first time, what she's learned along the way, and the tips she would suggest for those just starting to engage your neighbor. This is an episode you won't want to miss, as we get to hear a real-life story of how Bible study with your neighbor can have such a positive impact - regardless of what faith tradition you come from.This...2024-03-2027 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 82 | Part 2-The Neighbor Guide: 10 Tips to Build a Relationship with Your Neighbor (Part 2 of 2)Want to know how to engage your neighbor in Bible Study? Entering into faith conversations and Bible study with people who don’t share your beliefs should be handled with care - but it's possible. For 10 remarkable years, God has graciously opened the Chara Project team’s hearts and homes to many new friends from a variety of backgrounds. They’ve experienced the pitfalls, and learned what it takes to create a loving, encouraging, and safe environment to explore the Bible with people from a variety of faith backgrounds. Join the Chara Project team in this pa...2024-03-0628 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 81 | Part1-The Neighbor Guide: 10 Tips to Build a Relationship with Your Neighbor (Part 1 of 2)There are people interested in exploring the Bible who don’t share your beliefs - whether faith background, political views, or lifestyle. We call these people our neighbors. And believe that we should meet our neighbors where they are at and explore the Bible together. Yet entering into faith conversations and Bible study with people who don’t share your beliefs should be handled with care.For 10 remarkable years, God has graciously opened the Chara Project team’s hearts and homes to many new friends from a variety of backgrounds. They’ve experienced the pitfalls and learned what it...2024-02-2125 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 80 | The Chara Project StoryAt The Chara Project, it's our mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. But why? What's the story behind how we came to start a non-profit ministry? Find out as The Chara Project team goes down memory lane to share their story. You'll learn all the amazing details of what has drawn them into learning how to study the Bible, engage their neighbor, and create resources like the CHARA Bible Study Guide and the NEW Neighbor Guide, which helps them live out their mission.This podcast is also...2024-02-0722 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 79 | Studying Hebrews 11:1 ("Faith is confidence in what we hope for")Have you ever wondered what does faith look like? Unravel the essence of faith as the Chara Project team studies Hebrews 11:1, which says, “faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Using CHARA in Action learn what faith can look like, how we can have assurance in our faith, and what hope we can expect to experience through it all.This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you ca...2024-01-2425 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 78 | Studying John 3:16 ("For God so loved the world")John 3:16 is one of the most famous verses in the Bible and says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” But why do so many people focus on this verse? What does "begotten" mean? Do we really only have to believe? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA into Action to uncover a deeper understanding of this profound and well-known passage.This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.Also, enjoy the...2024-01-1028 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 77 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 12: Wise Men | Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11We’re on Day 12 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website.IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 12 Hope Has Come card focused on the Wise Men in Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Ch...2023-12-1110 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 76 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 11: Jesus at the Temple | Luke 2:21-30We’re on Day 11 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 11 Hope Has Come card focused on Jesus at the Temple in Luke 2:21-30. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Ch...2023-12-1008 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 75 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 10: Shepherds | Luke 2:15-20We’re on Day 10 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 10 Hope Has Come card focused on the Shepherds in Luke 2:15-20. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project we...2023-12-0910 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 74 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 9: Peace on Earth | Luke 2:8-14We’re on Day 9 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 9 Hope Has Come card focused on Peace on Earth in Luke 2:8-14. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Pr...2023-12-0810 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 73 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 8: Born in Bethlehem | Luke 2:1-7We’re on Day 8 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 8 Hope Has Come card focused on Bethlehem in Luke 2:1-7. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at...2023-12-0710 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 72 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 7: Mary's Song | Luke 1:46-55We’re on Day 7 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website.IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 7 Hope Has Come card focused on Mary's Song in Luke 1:46-55. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project we...2023-12-0609 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 71 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 6: Elizabeth | Luke 1:39-45, 56We’re on Day 6 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 6 Hope Has Come card focused on Elizabeth in Luke 1:39-45, 56. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at...2023-12-0513 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 70 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 5: Immanuel | Matthew 1:21-25We’re on Day 5 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 5 Hope Has Come card focused on Immanuel in Matthew 1:21-25. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at...2023-12-0408 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 69 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 4: Joseph | Matthew 1:18-20We’re on Day 4 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 4 Hope Has Come card focused on Joseph in Matthew 1:18-20. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at...2023-12-0310 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 68 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 3: The Servant | Luke 1:34-38We’re on Day 3 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 3 Hope Has Come card focused on Mary as a Servant in Luke 1:34-38. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Ch...2023-12-0208 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 67 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 2: Mary | Luke 1:26-33We’re on Day 2 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 2 Hope Has Come card focused on Mary in Luke 1:26-33. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at...2023-12-0109 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 66 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 1: John The Baptist | Luke 1:8-17We’re kicking off a series of the 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 1 Hope Has Come card focused on John the Baptist in Luke 1:8-17. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Ch...2023-11-3008 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 65 | Studying 1 Peter 1:6-7 (Rejoice in Suffering)Why can we rejoice in suffering? In 1 Peter 1:6-7, we see the Bible talk about rejoicing in suffering when it says, "In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." Join the Chara team as they take CHARA in Action to look at the history and author of this pass...2023-11-1533 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 64 | Studying 1 Peter 2:18 | What does submission look like?What does 1 Peter 2:18 mean? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA into Action to understand what this verse is talking about.This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover...2023-11-0836 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 63 | Studying James 2:17 ("Faith without works is dead")What's the Biblical relationship between faith and works? James 2 says that "faith without works is dead" but Paul's letters seem to emphasize that it's "not by works" that we are saved. So which is it? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA into Action and discover what James is communicating in his letter, and how we should think about faith and works.This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage...2023-10-2533 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 62 | Studying James 1:5 ("If any of you lacks wisdom, ask God")When can we expect wisdom from God? Well in James 1:5, it says, "if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God—who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly—and it will be given to him." So does that mean that every time we go to God and ask for wisdom, He'll give it? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA into Action as they discover what this verse is talking about.This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go w...2023-10-1132 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 61 | Studying Hebrews 9:22 ("Without bloodshed there is no forgiveness")Why were there animal sacrifices in the Bible? Why was bloodshed needed for the forgiveness of sins? Hebrews 9:22 tells us that, "the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." But there's more to the story... in fact, this concept is a theme we see throughout the story of the Bible. Join the Chara team as they bring CHARA into Action to discuss animal sacrifices, bloodshed, old and new covenants, atonement and more. It's a topic that leads to a hopeful and encouraging discovery that you won't want...2023-09-2733 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 60 | Studying 1 Timothy 2:9-10 ("Don't wear gold or pearls")There are certain verses in the Bible, that when we read them we wonder if they still apply to us today. For example, when we read in 1 Timothy 2:9 that “women are to dress themselves in modest clothing, with decency and good sense, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold, pearls, or expensive apparel" how does that impact how women should dress in our culture today? Is it a cultural truth or a timeless truth? Find out as the Chara team takes CHARA into Action and discusses how to determine if a verse is cultural vs timeless.This podcast is al...2023-09-1333 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 59 | Studying Colossians 2:6-7 (Good Faith vs Bad Faith)What's the difference between good and bad faith? What does it look like to have good faith? What should we be on guard for around having bad faith? Find out as the Chara Project team takes CHARA into Action with Colossians 2:6-7 that says to "continue to walk in him, being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught." Find out what type of faith this verse is talking about and how we can continue to stay grounded in good faith.This podcast is also released as a video p...2023-08-3036 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 58 | Studying Philippians 4:13 ("I can do all things through Christ")A popular verse in the Bible, often used around sporting events or tough times is Philippians 4:13, where is says "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." But what is "all things" and what is this verse really talking about. Join the Chara Project team has they bring CHARA into Action as they use Context, History, Author, Research and Apply to study this verse.This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study...2023-08-1634 min
The Chara Project PodcastEp. 57 | Studying Philippians 2:12 ("Work out your salvation")What does it mean when the Bible says, “work out your salvation in fear and trembling” in Philippians 2:12? Are we supposed to work FOR our salvation? And is fear our motivation? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA into Action and uncover what this verse is really talking about.This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/char...2023-08-0230 min