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Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementStaying The Course When Experts Say Stop - [2 Kings 2:1-14 Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send a textWhat if the path to greater impact looks like a long, confusing loop that keeps testing your resolve? We journey through 2 Kings 2 and the story of Elijah and Elisha to uncover how God elevates everyday faithfulness into extraordinary influence. Along the way, we revisit David’s hidden formation, the courage to silence unhelpful voices, and the bold request for a double portion that only focus and perseverance can secure.We start with the power of preparation. David’s quiet obedience in the fields—worship, courage, and trust—set the stage for future calling...
2026-02-1439 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementChains Broken, Sent Out: The Gerasene's Unexpected Mission - [Mark 5:1-20 - Verse By Verse Bible Study]Send us a textStorms don’t stop Jesus; they reveal why he came. We follow him across the Sea of Galilee into the tombs of the Gerasenes, where a tormented man recognizes what critics miss and bows before the Son of the Most High God. From there, everything turns: Legion yields, pigs plunge, and a man once feared sits clothed and clear-minded. Rather than boarding the boat, he’s commissioned to go home and tell his people what mercy did—proof that deliverance is not an exit sign but a mission order.We anchor the jo...
2026-02-0739 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementWhen We Stop Debating And Start Doing, Lives Change - [John 9:1-7 | Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send us a textWhat if the miracle you’re waiting for sits on the other side of one simple act of obedience? We walk through John 9 with clear eyes and open hands, tracing how Jesus turns a theological argument into a living, breathing story of compassion, urgency, and healing. Instead of asking who’s to blame, we ask what God wants to do right now—and how we can step into it.We start with a challenge from Psalm 90 to number our days with wisdom, then explore how Jesus rejects the disciples’ debate over a man bo...
2026-01-3147 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementHow Seeing God, Seeing Ourselves, And Saying “Send Me” Unlocks Purpose - [Isaiah 6:1-8 | Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send us a textWhen the familiar crumbles, where do we look for meaning? We start where Isaiah did—in a room shaking with glory, where God sits high and lifted up and the train of His robe fills the temple. That vision doesn’t distract us from real life; it reframes it. Thrones on earth rotate. The throne in heaven does not. From there, purpose begins to take shape in three movements that change everything.We walk through Isaiah 6:1–8 with care and clarity. First, we learn to see God as He is—majestic, holy, and utte...
2026-01-2439 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementWoman at the Well : Jesus Breaks Barriers, Satisfies, and Sends - [John 4:1–42) | Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send us a textEver felt like your life is running on empty even when you’re doing all the “right” things? We journey through John 4 and the story of the Samaritan woman to uncover how Jesus seeks those who feel sidelined, satisfies the deepest spiritual thirst, and turns private pain into public hope. Set at Jacob’s well—a place loaded with biblical history—we explore how everyday moments can become divine appointments and how barrier-breaking love meets us in our isolation.We reflect on why living water matters: not as a metaphor for temporary re...
2026-01-1730 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementWhat Changes When We Live by the Spirit? - [Romans 8:1-4 Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send us a textWhat if the worst thing you’ve ever done no longer had the power to hurt you? We open Romans 8 and step into a verdict that changes everything: there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Not a feeling, not a slogan—an unshakable judgment that frees you from shame and sets you on a Spirit-led path toward life, purpose, and courage.We trace the turning point Paul reaches after seven chapters of wrestling with sin and the law. The law exposes the wound but cannot heal it...
2026-01-1023 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementHow The Love Of Christ Transforms Us - [2 Corinthians 5:14–17 Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send us a textWhat happens when someone truly encounters the love of Christ? Is the Christian life about behavioral change—or complete transformation? In this episode, Dr. Novella Springette offers a verse-by-verse Bible teaching from 2 Corinthians 5:14–17, explaining how the love of Christ does more than inspire believers—it controls us, reorients our lives, and makes us new creations. This teaching explores how Christ’s sacrificial love leads believers to: Live no longer for themselves, but for Jesus who died and rose again Ex...
2026-01-0432 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementGod's Unbreakable Promises Are Made For Our Broken Hearts - [Isaiah 61 Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send us a textWhat if the most painful chapters in your life are not the end, but the beginning of restoration? We walk through Isaiah 61 and trace how Jesus fulfills its bold promises—bringing good news to the poor in spirit, binding up broken hearts, and proclaiming freedom that reshapes lives and communities. This isn’t a distant ideal. It’s a claim that grace is practical, public, and powerful enough to transform what feels impossible.We explore spiritual poverty as the doorway to hope and follow the stories that make the text come alive...
2025-12-2827 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementHow The Planets And The Stars indicated That Jesus Was Coming to Earth to Show Us Love- [Matthew 2:1-11 Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send us a textA royal birth announced in the skies, a ruthless king grasping at control, and travelers who carried their learning and their treasure to kneel before a child. We follow the Magi through Matthew 2:1–11 and beyond, weaving Scripture, history, and astronomy to see why the triple conjunction in 7 BC, the rare planetary massing in 6 BC, and the 5 BC comet recorded by the Han Dynasty still intrigue scholars and seekers alike. The thread that runs through every scene is simple and searching: when truth appears, how will we respond?We start by grounding wh...
2025-12-2230 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementHow Isaiah's Prophecy of the Messiah Transforms Our Lives - | Prophecy Fulfilled! - [Matthew 1:17–23 Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send us a textA quiet carpenter stands at a crossroads. A long genealogy resolves in a single name. And an ancient promise becomes flesh. We open Matthew 1:17–23 and follow its thread through three sets of fourteen generations, a surprising act of mercy, and a child whose name announces his mission: Jesus, Yahweh is salvation.We start with the architecture of time in Matthew’s genealogy—why 42 matters, how six sevens signal a seventh, and what that means for a people waiting on God’s timing. Then the camera narrows to Joseph, torn between the law and...
2025-12-1624 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementUnto Us a Child Is Born So That We May Have Love, Joy and Peace - [Isaiah 9:1-7 Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send us a text"Have you ever felt like you were walking in darkness, waiting for a light that never seems to come? Imagine a world where despair is everywhere—yet God promises a light so bright it changes everything. Isaiah’s words, written centuries ago, point to that hope: a child is coming who will bring peace, justice, and joy that never ends. Today, we’ll explore the prophecy that reminds us even in our darkest moments, God’s light breaks through." Discover the prophecy of Jesus in Isaiah 9:1–7. Learn how the ‘Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Ev...
2025-12-0650 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementJesus Is Still Calling Us To Be Disciples Today - [Luke 5:1-11 Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send us a textLuke 5:1–11 is one of the most powerful stories of calling, faith, and obedience in the New Testament. In this episode of Catch On Fire Podcasts, we explore the Miraculous Catch of Fish and how Jesus transformed ordinary fishermen into world-changing disciples. In this podcase we’ll break down the passage verse by verse, explore the historical and biblical context, and uncover what Jesus meant when He told Peter to “launch out into the deep.” Whether you feel stuck, tired, discouraged, or unsure of what God is calling you to do next, t...
2025-11-2953 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementHow We Can Have Answered Prayers - [Matthew 15:21-28 | Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send us a textDiscover the powerful story of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:21–28, a passage where Jesus praises her great faith and persistence. This teaching explores why Jesus seemed to reject her at first, and what her response reveals about humility and perseverance.In this podcast you will learn:• The meaning and context of Matthew 15:21–28• Why Jesus tested the woman’s faith• The significance of her bold, persistent request• What her story teaches us about prayer, humility, and spiritual desperation• How her faith can inspire our walk with God today.A d...
2025-11-2236 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementWe Are Called By God - [Genesis 12:1-9 Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send us a textIn this podcast, we explore God’s call to Abram and what it reveals about His call on our own lives today. Genesis 12:1–9 is the beginning of a remarkable journey—one marked by faith, obedience, promise, and trust. Just as God invited Abram into a future he could not yet see, He invites us to step into His purpose with courage and surrender. In this video, we discuss: -What it means to be called by God -How Abram’s obedience sets an example for us -The blessings that follow when...
2025-11-1651 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementHow We Can Give Our Best To Jesus - [John 12:1-8 Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send us a text“Giving Our Best to Jesus” looks at Mary’s powerful, extravagant act of worship in John 12:1–8. While others criticized her, Jesus celebrated her devotion. True worship may cost us something, but it always honors Him. Let this message encourage you to give Jesus the best of your time, your heart, your gifts, and your life. A house filled with fragrance, a table set in gratitude, and a bold act that looked like waste to some and worship to Jesus. We sit with Mary in John 12 as she breaks open a pound of pure n...
2025-11-0950 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementMy Times Are In God's Hands - [Psalms 31:13-17a Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send us a text“My Times Are In Your Hands” explores David’s cry for help and confidence in Psalm 31:13–17. Surrounded by fear and opposition, he chooses trust over panic, faith over fear, and surrender over control. No matter what you’re facing today, God is still in control. Your times, your past, present, and future, rest safely in His hands. Terror on every side is not the end of the story. We open Psalm 31 and follow its echo through time to see how real people faced lions, emperors, prisons, furnaces, and fog with a steady, sur...
2025-11-0239 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementGod Has A Plan For Our Lives - [Genesis 18:9-14 Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send a textIn Genesis 18:9–14, God reminds Abraham and Sarah that nothing is too hard for Him. Even when circumstances seem impossible and timelines feel long overdue, we are still in God’s holy plan. His promises never expire, His purposes never fail, and His timing is always perfect. When hope feels threadbare and timelines mock your prayers, the question that changes everything is simple: Is anything too wonderful for God? We walk through Genesis 18 with Abraham and Sarah, tracing a promise given in impossibility and fulfilled on God’s clock. Along the way, we explore...
2025-10-2647 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementGod Wants Us To Soar On Wings Like Eagles - [Isaiah 40:27-31 Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send us a text“Soar on Wings Like Eagles” is a powerful reminder from Isaiah 40:27–31 that God restores the weary, strengthens the weak, and uplifts those who trust in Him. No matter what you’re facing, God promises renewal, strength to run without growing weary and courage to rise above adversity. Let this message revive your hope and help you to soar again. Isaiah seems to have spent the whole, or the greater part, of his life in the city of Jerusalem. For many years he was the most remarkable figure, and sometimes the most...
2025-10-1944 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementLet Me Not Be Ashamed - [Psalms 25:1-7 Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send us a text“Let Me Not Be Ashamed” explores David’s heartfelt prayer in Psalm 25:1–7. It is a plea for guidance, forgiveness, and protection from disgrace. When we trust in God, He never lets us be put to shame. He leads us in truth and remembers us according to His mercy, not our past mistakes. Let this message strengthen your faith and anchor your hope in God’s character. Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Songs of Songs, and Lamentations are known as the poetic Books of the Old Testament. The Psalms are a book...
2025-10-1248 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementHow We Can Be Faithful Followers Of Jesus - [1 Thessalonians 2:13-18 Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send us a textIn 1 Thessalonians 2:13–18, Paul celebrates the Thessalonian believers for receiving the Word of God—not as human words, but as the living and active truth that transforms lives. This passage reminds us what faithful discipleship looks like: enduring trials, holding firmly to the gospel, and living in a way that honors Christ. The book of 1 Thessalonians depicts the Apostle Paul’s brief but impactful ministry in the city of Thessalonica. Paul was forced to leave Thessalonia due to persecution. After a prolonged absence he wrote this follow-up letter of encouragement and tea...
2025-10-0742 min
Catch On Fire Podcasts - Bible Teaching & Christian EncouragementOur Dead Bones Can Also Live Again - [Ezekiel 37:1-14 Verse by Verse Bible Study]Send us a textExperience the transformative power of God in “Dead Bones Live Again,” a message inspired by Ezekiel 37. No matter how dry, hopeless, or broken your situation may seem, God is able to breathe life, restore purpose, and revive what feels lost. Ezekiel was a priest who was among the Jewish captives carried away to Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar in approximately 597 B.C. After being taken captive, Ezekiel settled with other Jews in a place called Tel Abib on the Chebar River. It was there that Ezekiel recorded that the heavens were o...
2025-09-2654 min