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The Bible WorkshopEPISODE 126 - SALVATION AND THEN WHAT?Salvation and walking with Christ are fully explained in scripture, yet for some, there is a lack of understanding. On this episode of The Bible Workshop, Pastor Lee and Donita bring clarity about who is a Christian and answer the "then what" question. Join us for a workshop from Acts 2.2023-10-0431 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 99 - PALM SUNDAYYou have likely witnessed the fanfare of a triumphal entry. When a sports team wins the national championship, the team is usually given a grand parade through their city, with people coming out to watch and cheer. Now imagine that energy almost two thousand years ago in the city of Jerusalem. On this episode of The Bible Workshop, we remember Palm Sunday with a special message from Mark 11. 2023-03-2930 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 98 - BIG GOD, LITTLE GODThe way we live is a consequence of how big our God is. If you do not want to be a slave to what other people think-- or to your own limitations--you must expand your view of God. Join us as we workshop Judges 6 to learn a valuable lesson about having a proper view of God.2023-03-2230 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 97 - REMEMBERLife is forward moving. We should keep moving with it. But, sometimes it is good to stop and remember what God had done for us in the past. It is humbling and increases our trust in Him. Join us for a workshop of Deuteronomy 9 to see what God told his people about the importance of remembering.2023-03-1530 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 96 - MESSAGE FOR THESE LAST DAYSThese are the last days. And God speaks. In the past, God spoke through the prophets. In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son. Join us as we workshop Hebrews 1 for a message about the Son for these last days!2023-03-0831 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 95 - NEVER WATER DOWN THE GOSPELWhat saves souls? The gospel message about the cross of Jesus. Sharing this message in today's world can be challenging. No matter what, beware of the temptation to water down the gospel. Today’s workshop focuses on the importance of being drawn to the cross and the cross alone!2023-03-0131 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 94 - THE ONLY HOPE FOR THE WORLDWhat do you see when you consider God? Do you see hope? It's there -- it's in His Son, Jesus, the one and only hope for the world! Join us for a workshop of Isaiah 42 to see that hope and learn how to apply it to your own life.2023-02-2230 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 93 - SINGING IN THE RAINLife's problems and difficulties can make it feel like you have been caught in a downpour. Unfortunately, there is no avoiding "rainy" days. But that doesn’t mean you have to feel defeated. Today’s workshop of Psalm 42 will hopefully show you how to sing in the rain!2023-02-1530 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 92 - FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHTMusic has been a part of the human experience since the beginning of time. Today we are workshopping a song from the book of Isaiah. It is a divine song of hope that has the power to lead us from darkness to light. 2023-02-0829 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 91 - A DURABLE HOPEActions speak louder than words. In other words, what someone does is more important than what someone says. On this episode of The Bible Workshop we are looking at intentions about our faith. Join us as we workshop Matthew 21:28-32.2023-02-0132 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 90 - HOPE IN THE PRESENTHolding onto hope can be particularly difficult in a world that sometimes leaves us feeling hopeless. On this episode of The Bible Workshop we discuss how to find hope in your present situation. Join us for a workshop of Psalm 46.2023-01-2530 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 89 - A HOPE-FILLED JOURNEYDo you long to be in God’s presence? How strong is your spiritual appetite? A sign that you are spiritually sick is when you lose the desire to draw near to God. If you can relate, the Bible is your medicine! Join us for a workshop about a hope-filled journey in Psalm 84.2023-01-1830 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 88 - BENEFITS OF KNOWING GOD'S WILLA walk with Christ is led by one voice, one truth, one will — and it all belongs to God. The more we acknowledge this, the more we experience all the benefits of surrendering to and knowing God’s will. Join us for a workshop of Colossians 1 to discover the truth about these benefits!2023-01-1125 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 87 - THE YEAR OF HOPE (2023)Happy New Year! Each year our church commits to a theme that helps us develop our Christian walk. This year’s theme is: The Year of Hope. We want to encourage you to move into 2023 with great hope! The passage of scripture we are starting with is Romans 15:13. Join us!2023-01-0432 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 86 - GOD IN THE SILENCEThere is a time to be silent. In fact, we hear best when we turn down the noise. For 400 years, in the period between the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, God was silent. Yet, He was still very much at work. Join us for a workshop of Zecharias' prophecy in Luke 1.2022-12-2830 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 85 - HE IS THE MESSIAHThe end of the year brings a season of heightened busyness. At some point we have to ask ourselves why. Why have we turned a beautiful season and its message into something so joyless? We hope today’s workshop helps you get the joy back! Join us as we workshop Luke 2.2022-12-2133 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 84 - THE LIGHT OF LIFEDuring certain seasons, there are a few places in the world that experience 24 hours of light. No darkness! As fascinating as that is, there is one light that never goes dark — ever. That’s the Light of the World. Join us for a study of John 8 to learn more about this light!2022-12-0731 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 83 - GROWING PAINSGod certainly wants to grow us up spiritually. Like an iron gets wrinkles out of clothing, God turns up the heat to get the wrinkles out of our life. Join us in a workshop of James 1 as we learn how God uses trials--growing pains--to mature us.2022-11-3029 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 82 - FAITH AND THANKSGIVINGIt is time for the seasonal holiday that began as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and for the blessing of the year. Happy Thanksgiving! Unfortunately, the giving of thanks is now often drowned in gravy and fixings. Join us as we put the spotlight on faith this Thanksgiving.2022-11-2330 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 81 - IDENTITY CRISISThere is an identity crisis going on in the world today. However, there is also an identity crisis going on in the church. Both are sick. Today we workshop a passage in Ephesians that goes right to the core of this and offers a solution that brings clarity.2022-11-1630 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 80 - JEZEBEL OR JESUSThe church is to be light, but in the midst of a dark world that light is a stark contrast to the norm. That means there is work for the church to do. We are light as God is light. But how? Join us as we workshop a passage in Revelation 2 to answer that question.2022-11-0930 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 79 - HOW TO NOT WASTE YOUR LIFEThere’s probably nothing sadder than a wasted a life. But there's a surefire way to avoid that. Join us as we workshop a passage in 1 Kings to discover how to not waste your life!2022-11-0230 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 78 - REVEAL HIM OR CONCEAL HIMHow do you wear your faith in Jesus Christ? Do you hide it or do you live your faith out loud? Hopefully, today’s workshop will give you a clear answer to these questions, as we study a passage in Philippians 2. Jesus, reveal Him or conceal Him.2022-10-2630 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 77 - WHAT IF...What if Christ had not come? Ponder that question for a moment. What if the greatest gift to humanity had never been given? We consider this question as we workshop John 1:14-18.2022-10-1930 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 76 - GOD CARESMany Christians live their lives as though there were a divider between their church persona and the persona they take out into the world. But here’s the truth: a life in Christ is one life. And God cares about everything in your life. In this episode, we workshop a passage from 2 Chronicles that shows us how God cares about everything we do and say.2022-10-0530 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 75 - THE DOOR OF LIFEWhat is the purpose of a door? Doors shut out something behind us, or they open something to us. Spiritual "doors" leave behind the past and open to repentance and forgiveness. They can also move us from an old thing to a new thing! Join us as we workshop John 10 to better understand the greatest door.2022-09-2830 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 74 - GREAT NEWS FOR A WEEPING WORLDIf you listen closely you can hear weeping in the world. It is heard in war torn countries, in hospitals, in nursing homes, in funeral homes…in families. Regardless of the cause, Christ the Savior is the answer to our tears. This workshop offers, "Great News for a Weeping World."2022-09-1430 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 73 - SEEING GOD IN THE STORMWhat do you do when you are dealt a bad hand in life? Have you ever felt like God was actually against you? Marital problems, sickness, sudden loss and grief, financial ruin or difficulties can all hinder your walk with God — if you allow those things to do that. On this episode of The Bible Workshop we are studying Ruth 1 to learn how to see God in the storm.2022-09-0731 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 72 - DOUBTERS ANONYMOUSHave you ever doubted your faith? Doubted God’s existence? Doubted Jesus as God? Doubted that God actually cares for you? Doubted the Bible? Oh, the doubts, they just go on. Know this, you are not alone. More importantly, doubt has a cure! Join us for this Doubters Anonymous meeting as we workshop a passage from John 20.2022-08-3133 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 71 - GOD'S PURPOSE, POWER AND PRESENCEDo you know your purpose in life? Even better, do you know God’s purpose for your life? Do you understand how God's power influences your life? And how about God’s presence? Are you able to sense it? On this episode of The Bible Workshop we explore the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah’s ministry, and how it was influenced by God’s purpose, God’s power and God’s presence.2022-08-2432 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 70 - TO TEST IS TO TEACHTests are a part of life. From our early years in school we learn to accept frequent testing of what we’ve learned. The life of a Christian also comes with tests. Jesus is the Master Teacher and tests are how He teaches us. Join us as we workshop a passage from Matthew 15 to better understand this concept.2022-08-1731 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 69 - ARE YOU READY?We live in a world that is geared toward readiness. Readiness is how we protect ourselves. It’s how we prepare for emergencies and how we prepare for future events. But are you ready for the most important thing? Join us as we workshop a passage from 1 Thessalonians 5 to address that question!2022-08-1030 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 68 - GET OFF THE FENCEIndecisive people often feel safe "on the fence." In politics, being on the fence is a moderate position. But let’s talk spiritual things (b/c that’s what we do). Spiritually, there is no middle of the road. No middle ground exists in the Bible. That’s the essence of our workshop today with a passage from Matt. 12. Join us!2022-07-2730 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 67 - FACE-OFFIf you are a sports fan you know the tension of a face-off. Rival teams confronting each other are the highlight of every championship game. But, what do you do when the face-off is between you and you? When you can't simply settle on the fence. Daily we battle with ourselves to do the will of God. Join us as we workshop a passage in Acts 4 for great inspiration for this challenge.2022-07-2033 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 66 - LONG FUSE, SHORT MEMORYIt is easy for people to get angry and hold grudges. It happens in relationships every day. This approach to people is the basically the essence of cancel culture. Imagine if Jesus embraced cancel culture. One and done. But that is not a characteristic of God. In this episode we are workshopping a passage in Psalm 103 that explains God’s Long fuse, short memory, thick skin and big heart.2022-07-1328 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 65 - THE BALANCE MYTHWe often hear that balance in life is important. And so many of us are often overwhelmed by life's demands. But what does balance mean from a biblical perspective? How do you find it? Should you find it? What should Christians do with this concept? Join us we workshop a passage from Matthew 6 for guidance!2022-07-0631 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 64 - YOU ARE INVITEDWho doesn’t love an invitation? Generally speaking, no one wants to feel left out. Today we want to talk about the most important invitation you’ll ever receive. Barring all else, you should give careful consideration to this one. Join us as we workshop a passage from Matthew 11.2022-06-2932 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 63 - BEHOLDING THE KINGCan you see God? Or do you find it difficult? Join us for a workshop of Isaiah 6 for some help with this.2022-06-2232 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 62 - GOD'S TRUE IDENTITYIdentity theft is a constant threat, but who would be bold enough to try to steal God’s identity? Believe it not it happens all the time -- and it has been happening since the beginning of time. Join us as we workshop a passage in Exodus 34 that defines God’s TRUE identity.2022-06-1532 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 61 - LISTENING IS NOT BELIEVINGEvery day people consume biblical teaching and/or preaching in various ways. But the question is: what happens after that? What do you do with the messages you have heard? You listen, but do you believe? Join us as we workshop a passage from Mark 6 to explore this topic!2022-06-0829 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 60 - HOW WILL YOU USE YOUR POWER?How will you use your power when life presents great opportunities? Will you serve yourself and your lusts? Or will you use your power to benefit others? Join us for a worship of Proverbs 31:1-9 for some sound advice about how to wisely use the power given to you.2022-06-0129 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 59 - CREATED FOR A PURPOSEEach year, worldwide there are tens of millions of babies born. And each is fearfully and wonderfully made by God, the creator and life-giver. There are no mistakes and every single person is given a purpose. That means you, too! Check out our workshop of Judges 13 to hear about how you were created for a purpose.2022-05-2533 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 58 - GOD DOES JUDGEWhen it comes to holding others accountable, we’ve all heard the response: you can’t judge me, only God can judge. Well, guess what? God does, in fact, judge disobedience. Sooner or later. And it’s no small thing. That’s what we’re talking about today, as we workshop a biblical example in Hosea 5 of God promising his judgment upon His people. Thank God there's always fair warning.2022-05-1832 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 57 - THE BENEFITS PACKAGEA great job can be fulfilling, but add a great benefits package to that and you have a winner!Now consider your spiritual life. Do benefits come along with a life of faith? Absolutely! Join us as we workshop a passage in 1 Peter 1 to learn more about God's benefits package.2022-05-1130 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 56 - LIVING IN TRUTH AND LOVEConflict surrounds us; it exists between nations, political parties, religions, marriages and families. But conflict does not have to be harmful. Believe it or not, there is such a thing as healthy conflict. We explore this concept as we workshop a passage from Joshua 22. In Joshua, we see how living in truth and love resolves differences in a healthy way.2022-05-0429 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 55 - YOUR FAITH ON TRIALHow will you respond when your faith is questioned? When it is put on trial? In this episode we talk about this — how to keep your conscience clear before both God and man -- as we workshop Acts 24:1-9.2022-04-2728 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 54 - A LOVE SUPREMEHow much love are you capable of? Is your capacity endless, or do you sometimes max out on love? Now consider God’s love. That is the love being discussed in this workshop. Join as we take a look at a seldom talked about Old Testament prophet named Hosea. His love story is not for the faint of heart!2022-04-2030 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 53 - A DEEP, EXTREME FAITHOur culture loves its extremes. They are a sign of great challenge and great strength. But this week we talk about the greatest of all extremes: extreme faith. How do you get it? And what does it actually require of you? Join us for this episode of The Bible Workshop, where we mine through Exodus 33 for some great jewels about the deepest kind of faith. 2022-04-1427 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 52 - HOW DOES GOD KEEP HIS PROMISES?The Bible is filled with God’s promises, but how does God actually keep those promises? This is a critical question because it defines our assumptions about God. Sometimes—maybe often—Christians go into faith with improper assumptions. Join us as we workshop Isaiah 40:31 to better understand how God keeps his promises. 2022-04-0626 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 51 - BIG SURRENDER, LITTLE SURRENDEROne of the basic components of faith is surrender. And each day of our lives we are surrendering; some surrenders are big and some are small but surrender always involves letting go and giving the control back to God. Do you struggle with this? You are not alone. Join us as we workshop a passage from Mark 14 to see how to tackle this part of the faith walk. 2022-03-2331 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 50 - GOOD SNAKES GONE BADCan a good, well-intentioned thing go bad? Are you doing things well past their expiration date? These questions become particularly significant in light of God's will. That’s what we’re talking about this episode and we've titled it, "Good Snakes Gone Bad." Join us as we workshop a passage from 2 Kings 18.2022-03-1629 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 49 - A GLIMPSE OF ETERNITYWhat do you most desire? The world--and everything it offers--can often distort that answer.Today on the Bible Workshop we are workshopping a passage in Luke 16 which shows us that it is imperative for us to not neglect our soul. A glimpse of eternity can make all the difference in redirecting your focus.2022-03-0930 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 48 - NO TURNING BACKWhat you put your confidence in makes all the difference in the type of life you will live. So, what are you putting your confidence in—and is it moving you forward or turning you back? Join us as we workshop Hebrews 3:1-6.2022-03-0228 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 47 - WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPENThere’s no such thing as an accident —for the Christian. So how should we respond when “bad things” happen? If you’ve ever been tempted to question God’s goodness, this episode is for you. Join us as we workshop Psalm 39 for encouragement in the midst of trouble.2022-02-2331 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 46 - FAITH OVER FAILUREWhere is God when you are failing? Or when the thing you prayed about isn't happening? Believe it or not, these are the times when our faith must go into overdrive. We should be unflinchingly faithful when it seems we've lost our way. But how? In this episode we workshop a passage in Romans 4 that reminds God's people of a great testimony to inspire them.2022-02-1630 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 45 - A LIFESTYLE OF ENDURANCEChristians are spiritual athletes running the race that has been set before them. Like an athlete, the difficulties and challenges build the strength to endure. Join us as we workshop Hebrews 12:1-3 to understand endurance as a lifestyle.2022-02-0930 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 44 - GROWING YOUR FAITHMature faith isn't logical or practical. It is God-centered and therefore capable of things we couldn't even conceive. Do you have areas of your life that you haven't surrendered to God. Do you struggle with adding more faith to your faith? Let this Bible workshop about growing your faith encourage you, as we study Hebrews 2!2022-02-0230 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 43 - PERSISTENCE IN FAITHAgainst all odds. Can you hold fast to what you believe —even when everything is going against you? It’s easy to have faith when things are going your way. But what happens when you are challenged? When the obstacle won’t move. How do you then behave? Join us as we workshop Luke 18:1-8 to see what it means to be persistent in faith. 2022-01-2627 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 42 - TAKE GOD AT HIS WORDNo one can make you take God at His word. But a wonderful thing happens when we surrender and choose to believe God. In 1 Kings 17 we learn this valuable lesson through the prophet Elijah. Join us as we step out on FAITH this new year.2022-01-1938 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 41 - AMAZING FAITHIf the faith of the prophets in the Bible intimidates you or you feel like your life is insignificant in comparison, do not be dismayed. On this episode we workshop a passage in Luke 7, which shows us how ordinary people can have amazing faith. 2022-01-1231 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 40 - THE YEAR OF FAITHEach year we choose a new theme for our church. This year's theme is: The Year of Faith. It is a time for non-Christians to find faith, new believers to develop faith, mature believers to grow in faith and people who have fallen away to renew their faith. There's something for everyone at every stage of the Christian walk. We talk about what faith is (really) and how to walk in it. Join us this episode as we workshop the Bible passage for this theme, Hebrews 11:1, 6.2022-01-0538 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 39 - ARE YOU TRANSFORMING?For our church, 2021 was given the theme, "The Year of Transformation." Transformation requires us to put on the new. The new what, you may ask. The new life in Christ. And it should look distinctly different from the life we lived before Christ. Join us as we workshop 2 Corinthians 5 to review the Apostle Paul's charge to all who call themselves Christians. 2021-12-2934 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 38 - THE BIRTH OF JESUSOur gift to you this Christmas: a journey to where it all began! Let's give this holiday season substance as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Savior. But we're not going to the New Testament, we're going way back to the Old Testament book of Isaiah. Join us as we workshop Isaiah 9.2021-12-2232 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 37 - PRISONERS OF A POSITIVE PASTA few episodes back (#33) we workshopped a passage from Luke 1 with the theme, "Prisoners of a Negative Past." This episode we flip it and discuss the other end of that spectrum -- what it means to be a prisoner of a positive past. Isaiah 43 says, "forget the former things, do not dwell on the past." Join us as we workshop this passage!2021-12-1531 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 36 - OUR GREATEST GIFTIf given an opportunity to choose your own gift, what gift would you choose? Or better yet, what do you value the most? In this episode of the The Bible Workshop we workshop a passage in 1 Kings 3, which shares a prayer by the great king Solomon about a "gift" he desired from God.2021-12-0834 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 35 - WHAT PREVENTS YOU FROM SEEING JESUS?Ever go looking for something (keys, wallet, glasses?), can’t find it and then it later turns out that it was right in front of your face? But what if the thing you’re looking for is far more important than any of those things? For ex. The Savior Jesus Christ. What prevents you from seeing Jesus? We'll show you some answers to that question as we workshop The Gospel of Luke 24:13-27.2021-12-0135 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 34 - GRATITUDE (THANKSGIVING)It's Thanksgiving season and most are focused on all the temporal things surrounding that. But let's consider why this holiday exists: to celebrate the harvest and remember the blessings of the past year. More specifically, we all should consider our gratitude to God, the one who provides, rather than simply stuffing ourselves and listening to "Uncle Bob's" stories for the umpteenth time! To re-direct and give some substance to this holiday, we are workshopping the Old Testament book 1 Chronicles 16.2021-11-2432 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 33 - PRISONERS OF A NEGATIVE PASTGod's word is filled with His promises. And those promises are secure. But do you sometimes struggle with the thought that maybe those promises aren't for you? Or that maybe God won't provide for you because of your sin -- or your doubts? Today's workshop will help anyone who struggles with letting go of a negative past. You must learn to walk in the blessings of today. God wants to do a new thing! We approach this topic by way of a man in the Bible named Zechariah, as we workshop Luke 1:5-25.2021-11-1734 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 32 - THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT DEATHDeath is as much a part of life as birth. The truth is that we will all eventually leave this earth. But don’t let that get you down! The title of today’s workshop is: The GOOD NEWS about death. There is good news! It's all about perspective. Join us as we get a word about death from Luke 7.2021-11-1032 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 31 - RELIEF FOR UNCERTAINTYA lack of confidence interrupts our ability to live securely and to plan for the future. This can cause fear, stress and anxiety. But here’s the silver lining: there is relief for ALL uncertainty. We can gain much strength from God’s words to Israel in Deuteronomy 31:1-8. Join us as we workshop this passage of scripture to gain certainty about our lives in Christ.2021-11-0331 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 30 - GOD TRAINS HIS PEOPLEIt is not advisable for anyone to run a marathon without proper training — they will likely get injured. It is also why weekend warriors are more prone to injury. The same could be said about our spiritual life. Therefore, God trains His people so He can use them in this fallen world. In this episode we workshop Jeremiah 12:1-5 to discuss this topic. Join us!2021-10-2732 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 29 - PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY/PERSONAL REPENTANCESin. A small word with so much weight. We usually trace it back to the burden Adam and Eve placed upon humanity in the garden. But we are generations (seems like an eternity) removed from that — we each must stand and give account for ourselves. And that’s what our workshop today is about! Each person is accountable for their own sin. Each has to decide whether to follow God or not. Have you decided? In this episode, we workshop Ezekiel 18.2021-10-2032 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 28 - BEING A LOOPHOLE CHRISTIANIt is possible to simply go through the motions in your Christian walk and not live a life on fire for Christ Jesus. And as tempting as it is, we have to stop trying to explain away our sin. If you feel like you've hit a roadblock, tune into this episode of The Bible Workshop, where we draw our inspiration from Matthew 15!2021-10-1332 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 27 - FAITH IS IN YOUR FEETWhat good is faith if it's not lived out. More directly, the Bible calls un-lived faith not just meaningless but dead. If the information you take in about God only lives in your head, it’s worthless. God calls us to live out our faith. This week we workshop how to do that through the lens of James 2. Have a listen!2021-10-0633 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 26 - PURSUING GOD'S PRESENCEWhat is our “best” life? And what does it mean to live it? There are all sorts of “best life” messages out in the world. Lots of “how to” books about it. Some say that it’s yet to come. But what does God's word say about what constitutes a best life? This episode we workshop the Old Testament book of Haggai. Join us!2021-09-2931 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 25 - SEARCHING FOR A REAL LOVEReal love -- what is it? We fall in and out of it and we're constantly searching for it. But do you know that there is a love that will never die? A love that cannot be swept around by life's inconsistencies. Join us this episode as we workshop a passage about love from 1 Corinthians 13.2021-09-2230 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 24 - A MATURE HEARTWhat does God want from people? God is searching for something in all of us. To hear more, check out this episode and listen to how Pastor Lee and Donita answer this question.This workshop explores 2 Chronicles 16: 7-14.2021-09-1530 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 23 - IS YOUR FAITH ALIVE?Your faith: Is it romance or business? Are you falling into a spiritual rut? On this episode we talk about losing your passion and fire for Christ. You wouldn't be the first and surely won't be the last. We talking about restarting your passion for Christ through a powerful workshop of Matthew 6.2021-09-0832 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 22 - THE MYSTERY OF THE CHURCHMany people attend church, but do followers of Christ truly understand the mystery of the Church. God has revealed it and Christians are to proclaim it! Tune into this week's workshop were we explore the mystery of the church through Ephesians 3:1--12.2021-09-0130 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 21 - SUFFERINGIn a broken world, suffering is inevitable. But when you learn to trust God and, if He allows, understand His purpose in your suffering, it is life changing. Join us this episode as we workshop Job 1:6-22. Job's name is often synonymous with suffering, but his faith -- wow!2021-08-2533 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 20 - VALLEY OF DRY BONESNothing truly good happens until God shows up. If you have ever felt like you are in a spiritual desert, know that the Word of God can resuscitate you! In this episode Pastor Lee and Donita Boddie workshop Ezekiel 37:1-14, where we see the power of God over, yes, even dry bones.2021-08-1830 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 19 -- BEWARE OF FALSE TEACHINGChristians face a very real threat of being captivated by false teachers and lured away from a life in Christ. We workshop Colossians 2 to see how the Apostle Paul shed light on this issue in the early church, and also what it means to Christians today. 2021-08-1130 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 18 -- HOW ARE YOU FIGHTING TEMPTATION?Do you have the tools to resist temptation? If not, they are certainly available to you in God's word. In Luke 4 we workshop how to resist and that you have the power to resist -- you just need to tap into it.2021-08-0427 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 17 - PRAYING BY FAITHPrayer life feeling stagnant? Dry? Uneventful? It certainly shouldn't be! On this episode of "The Bible Workshop" we see, through the Bible, the power and purpose of prayer. It's not just "the right thing to do," it's life-changing.2021-07-2830 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 16 - HAVING A SPIRIT OF CONSTANT JOYIf you've ever thought that constant joy isn't attainable, think again. Yes, even in the midst of suffering there can be joy. If you're not convinced, have a listen to this week's episode of The Bible Workshop!2021-07-2129 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 15 - REPENTANCEAre you prepared for Christ's return? The only way to see and respond to Christ is in an atmosphere of repentance. And are you even sure what repentance is really all about? The Gospel of Luke offers a great message about preparing to see Jesus through repentance. This episode, we workshop Luke 3:1-22 to help develop the biblical definition of repentance.2021-07-1429 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 14 - AUTHENTIC FAITHWhat does it mean to be an authentic Christian? And how do you get there? We take a look at the Apostle Paul's message to the Thessalonian church, who he believed were authentic Christians. But let's not stop there. What about Christians today? Join us as we "bible workshop" the answer to that question.2021-07-0730 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 13 - GOD'S PROTECTIVE CUSTODYPsalm 91 teaches us about the qualities of living in the protective custody of God. The LORD will protect the one who lives in Him and the one who trusts in Him. While this Psalm is a warning about the reality of death, it is also a confirmation of God's lifetime protection.2021-06-3028 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 12 - GOD PERFECTLY USES THE IMPERFECTFrom Esther 2:1--18 we learn that God uses imperfect "first half" people to change the "second half" of their life. Our imperfections don't have to define us. Instead, they can force us right in to the hands of God.2021-06-2324 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 11- WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT FROM YOU?The Bible teaches what pleases God. The world--especially Christians--needs to know this. It is essential information for a purpose-driven life that is centered around God.2021-06-1625 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 10 - WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE WHOLE?Adulthood signals our time to journey toward health and wholeness. Human development is perfectly human. But while taking care of your physical and mental health and development, don't forget your spirit. In this episode of The Bible Workshop, Pastor Lee and Donita Boddie share a biblical view of spiritual development.2021-06-0929 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 9 - REACHING GREATER INTIMACY WITH GODWhat do you do when you are feeling alone and in the dark? What if you can't quite sense God's presence? In this episode we talk about the process and progress of prayer--from lament to total faith; moving from polite prayers to real prayers.2021-06-0222 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 8 - WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE CROSS?Christ's death on the cross changed the world. What does it mean for us at this point in history? We explore this topic through Philippians 2. 2021-05-2628 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 7 - HOW TO GROW UP...SPIRITUALLYGod wants us to grow up--or develop--spiritually in a healthy, organic way. We explore this truth within the context of Ephesians 4.2021-05-1925 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 6 - THE BENEFITS OF AFFLICTIONHardship and troubles are an ever-present reality because we live in a fallen world. We discuss how hardships are blessings in disguise. We workshop 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 for truth and understanding.2021-05-1228 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 5 - WINNING THE SPIRITUAL WARMost of us have an internal war going on as we try to reconcile our place in this world with our place in God's kingdom. In this episode we workshop COLOSSIANS 3:1-14 for truth and understanding.2021-05-0528 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 4 WHAT IT MEANS TO BE FOOLISHSociety has a lot to say about fools and/or foolish behavior. We discuss the biblical definition of foolishness and how you can foolproof your life. 2021-04-2833 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 3 THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGEWe address what it means to "take up your cross." Why is it so hard? And what are some of the myths attached to this idea of taking up your cross?2021-04-2130 minThe Bible WorkshopEPISODE 2 THE POWER OF YOUR TESTIMONYYou Ought to Tell Someone: What does it mean to share your testimony?2021-04-1422 minThe Bible WorkshopEpisode 1Introduction to the Bible Workshop: who we are and purpose.2021-04-0707 min