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| Wrath | Episode 42 | 19 oct. 2026 | 00:47:49 | |
Wrath | Episode 42Host: Open the Bible Guests: Kevin Halloran and Missy DelpHow can the wrath of God actually be good news? Summary Join us as we continue our HIKE Through the Bible and explore Romans 1, where we encounter the difficult but essential truth of God's opposition to evil. Discover what the wrath of God really means, why it gives hope in a world filled with evil and violence, and how understanding God's judgment leads us to the heart of the Gospel. Please open your Bible to Romans 1... Episode Chapters
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| Conversion | Episode 41 | 12 oct. 2026 | 00:47:40 | |
Conversion | Episode 41Host: Open the Bible Guests: Rachel Distler and Laura EderCan God truly change even the hardest of hearts? Summary Join us as we continue our HIKE Through the Bible and explore Acts 9, where Saul of Tarsus—the great enemy of the early church—encounters Jesus and becomes the Apostle Paul. Discover what genuine conversion looks like, how God's grace can transform even His fiercest opponents, and how believers can encourage and support those who are new to the faith. Please open your Bible to Acts 9... Episode Chapters
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| Power | Episode 40 | 05 oct. 2026 | 00:45:11 | |
Power | Episode 40Host: Open the Bible Guests: Holly Clarkson and Margo BottWhat does the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost mean for believers today? Summary Join us as we continue our HIKE Through the Bible and explore Acts 2, where God pours out His Spirit on His people. Discover the significance of the wind, fire, and tongues, how the Holy Spirit equips believers to share the gospel, and why God's presence and power are given not just to a few leaders, but to every believer in Jesus Christ. Please open your Bible to Acts 2... Episode Chapters
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| Christ | Episode 39 | 28 sept. 2026 | 00:41:26 | |
Christ | Episode 39Host: Open the Bible Guests: Jack Aiello and Nathan HandHow can we know that Jesus truly is the Christ, the Son of God? Summary Join us as we continue our HIKE Through the Bible and explore John 20, where the evidence of the Gospels points us to Jesus. Discover what it means to believe that Jesus is the Christ, why Christianity depends on who He is rather than simply what He taught, and how you can have life in His name. Please open your Bible to John 20... Episode Chapters
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| Spirit | Episode 38 | 21 sept. 2026 | 00:46:40 | |
Spirit | Episode 38Host: Open the Bible Guests: Paul Komis and Becki StoiaWhy is the Holy Spirit essential to our salvation? Summary Join us today as we continue our "HIKE Through the Bible" and explore John 16, where Jesus teaches about the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Discover how the Spirit applies the work of Christ personally to our lives, what it means for Him to dwell within believers, and why His presence is essential to bringing us safely home to heaven. Please open your Bible to John 16... Episode Chapters
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| Son | Episode 37 | 14 sept. 2026 | 00:47:40 | |
Son | Episode 37Host: Open the Bible Guests: Isiah Smith and Megan KleinschmidtWhat does it mean for Jesus to be the Son of God? Summary Join us today as we continue our HIKE Through the Bible and explore John 5, where Jesus reveals His unique relationship with the Father. Discover why we can truly know God through His Son, how Jesus possesses the power to give life, and why He can do for us what no one else could ever do. Please open your Bible to John 5... Episode Chapters
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| Father | Episode 36 | 07 sept. 2026 | 00:46:04 | |
Father | Episode 36Host: Open the Bible Guests: Ryan Parker and Tim CofferWho is God, and how has he revealed Himself to us? Summary Join us as we continue our "HIKE Through the Bible" and explore Matthew 11, the first of three episodes on God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Discover what Jesus reveals about his relationship with the Father, why the Trinity is essential to the Christian faith, and how knowing the true God transforms the way we worship and trust him. Please open your Bible to Matthew 11... Episode Chapters
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| Returning | Episode 35 | 31 août 2026 | 00:46:46 | |
Returning | Episode 35Host: Open the Bible Guests: Kevin Halloran and Kostas TrigkasHow can you find hope when you've been betrayed, disappointed, or left behind? Summary Join us today as we continue our HIKE Through the Bible and explore John 14, where Jesus comforts his troubled disciples with the promise of his return. Discover what Christ reveals about heaven, what it means that he is preparing a place for his people, and how his promises bring peace and lasting hope in times of uncertainty. Please open your Bible to John 14... Episode Chapters
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| Ascended | Episode 34 | 24 août 2026 | 00:45:42 | |
Ascended | Episode 34Host: Open the Bible Guests: Margo Bott and Miles VethWhat is Jesus doing now that He has ascended into heaven? Summary Join us today as we continue our HIKE Through the Bible and explore Acts 1, where the risen Christ returns to the Father and commissions his followers to carry the gospel to the world. Discover why Jesus' ascension is good news for believers, how he continues to reign and intercede for his people, and why his disciples returned with great joy after watching him depart. Please open your Bible to Acts 1... Episode Chapters
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| Risen | Episode 33 | 17 août 2026 | 00:40:59 | |
Risen | Episode 33Host: Open the Bible Guests: Bekah Krueger and Ashleigh HildebrandtWhat hope does the resurrection give to those who trust in Christ? Summary Join us today as we continue our HIKE Through the Bible and explore Luke 24, where the risen Jesus conquers death and fulfills God's promises. Discover what Christ's resurrection means for our salvation, the hope of eternal life, and the glorious resurrection bodies God has prepared for all who belong to Him. Please open your Bible to Luke 24... Episode Chapters
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| Crucified | Episode 32 | 10 août 2026 | 00:46:19 | |
Crucified | Episode 32Host: Open the Bible Guests: Alex Kocis and James ParkWhat did Jesus accomplish on the cross—and what does it reveal about hell, forgiveness, and the love of God? Summary Join us as we continue our HIKE Through the Bible and explore Luke 23, where Jesus endures the agony of the crucifixion to accomplish our salvation. Discover how Christ's sacrifice opens the way to forgiveness, why His death offers hope even to those on the brink of judgment, and how the cross gives us confidence in God's unfailing love. Please open your Bible to Luke 23... Episode Chapters
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| Sovereign | Episode 31 | 03 août 2026 | 00:48:01 | |
Sovereign | Episode 31Host: Open the Bible Guests: Holly Schambach and Laura EderIf Jesus has power over disaster, demons, disease, and death, why doesn't he remove them all now? Summary Join us as we continue our HIKE Through the Bible and explore Mark 4–5, where Jesus demonstrates his authority through four remarkable miracles. Discover why Christ's power reveals both his identity and his mission, what it means to embrace him as both Savior and Lord, and how his victory gives us hope in the midst of life's greatest struggles. Please open your Bible to Mark 4–5... Episode Chapters
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| Tempted | Episode 30 | 27 juil. 2026 | 00:40:48 | |
Tempted | Episode 30Host: Open the Bible Guests: Abby Dyer and Becky PetraierCan Jesus really understand the struggle against temptation? Summary Join Pastor Colin today as we continue our HIKE Through the Bible and explore Matthew 4, where Jesus faces the temptations of the devil and triumphs where Adam failed. Discover how Christ's victory over temptation prepares him to be our Savior, what his obedience means for us, and why we can trust him to help us in our own battles against sin. Please open your Bible to Matthew 4... Episode Chapters
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| Born | Episode 29 | 20 juil. 2026 | 00:48:15 | |
Born | Episode 29Host: Open the Bible Guests: Anna Wojtul and Dana HeinrichWhy did the Savior have to be fully God, fully man, and completely without sin? Summary Join Pastor Colin as we continue our HIKE Through the Bible and explore Luke 1, where the long-awaited Messiah enters the world just as God promised. Discover how the birth of Jesus fulfills the hopes of the Old Testament, why His unique identity qualifies Him to save us, and how God's greatest intervention in history changes everything. Please open your Bible to Luke 1... Episode Chapters
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| Hope | Episode 28 | 13 juil. 2026 | 00:44:34 | |
Hope | Episode 28Host: Open the Bible Guests: Megan Kleinschmidt and Holly ClarksonIf salvation is found only in Jesus, what is the purpose of the Old Testament? Summary Join Pastor Colin as we continue our HIKE Through the Bible and explore Malachi 4, the closing chapter of the Old Testament. Discover why no religion can bring us to God, how the Old Testament prepares us for the coming of Christ, and why its message still points us to the only hope of salvation. Please open your Bible to Malachi 4... Episode Chapters
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| Exiles | Episode 27 | 06 juil. 2026 | 00:49:16 | |
Exiles | Episode 27Host: Open the Bible Guests: Megan Lawrence and Becki StoiaWhat does it look like to follow God when you're surrounded by competing values and pressures? Summary Join us as we take another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible"! Today Pastor Colin and his guests as they discuss Daniel 1 and the remarkable story of a young man who remained faithful in an unfamiliar culture. Tune in to discover how believers can live with both conviction and wisdom, why success and faithfulness are not opposites, and how God honors those who seek to follow Him wherever He places them. Turn with us to Daniel 1... Episode Chapters
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| Shepherd | Episode 26 | 29 juin 2026 | 00:43:48 | |
Shepherd | Episode 26Host: Open the Bible Guests: Paul Komis, Michael CamberWhat does God do when leaders abuse the people they were called to serve? Summary Join us as we continue our "HIKE Through the Bible" Today we explore Ezekiel 34, where God confronts the failures of Israel's shepherds and promises to care for his people himself. Tune in to discover what God requires of leaders, how he responds to those who misuse their authority, and why Jesus is the Good Shepherd who seeks, restores, and protects. Please open your Bible to Ezekiel 34... Episode Chapters
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| Glory | Episode 25 | 22 juin 2026 | 00:40:31 | |
Glory | Episode 25Host: Open the Bible Guests: Matt Clarkson and Delmus McRoryYou may not be where you want to be, but could God have you there for a purpose? Summary Join us as we take another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible"! Today Pastor Colin and his guests as they discuss Ezekiel 1 and the remarkable vision God gave to a prophet living far from home. Tune in to discover how God works through unexpected circumstances, why his presence is not confined to one place, and how He blesses his people even in seasons they would never have chosen for themselves. Turn with us to Ezekiel 1... Episode Chapters
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| Tears | Episode 24 | 15 juin 2026 | 00:49:24 | |
Tears | Episode 24Host: Open the Bible Guests: Kathy Stoltzfus, Mike RussellWhere can hope be found when your heart is broken? Summary Join us as we continue our "HIKE Through the Bible" Today we explore Lamentations 3, where Jeremiah mourns the destruction of Jerusalem and wrestles with deep sorrow and loss. Discover why God gives His people the gift of lament, how His Word speaks into seasons of grief, and where lasting hope can be found even in life's darkest moments. Please open your Bible to Lamentations 3... Episode Chapters
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| Heart | Episode 23 | 08 juin 2026 | 00:51:57 | |
Heart | Episode 23Host: Open the Bible Guests: Sarah Fincher and Missy DelpThe problem with the human heart is that it is defaced with the graffiti of sin. Our great need is that the law of God should be written on our hearts so that what he commands becomes what we desire... Summary Join us as we take another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible"! Today, Pastor Colin sits down with two guests to talk about Jeremiah 31 and the problem of the human heart. Tune in and see why we need more than forgiveness when we sin and consider God's marvelous promise to write His law on our hearts. Turn with us to Jeremiah 31... Episode Chapters
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| Calling | Episode 22 | 01 juin 2026 | 00:44:23 | |
Calling | Episode 22Host: Open the Bible Guests: Ryan Coburn and Val BattistiWhat would you say if God asked why you should be admitted to heaven? Summary Welcome back to the "HIKE Through the Bible" podcast! Join Pastor Colin and his guests as they explore Isaiah 55 and God's gracious invitation to come and receive salvation freely. Tune in today and discover the difference between looking, trying, and truly receiving God's gift, and learn why lasting assurance is found not in ourselves, but in Christ alone. Open your Bible to Isaiah 55... Episode Chapters
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| Servant | Episode 21 | 25 mai 2026 | 00:45:05 | |
Servant | Episode 21 Host Open the Bible Guests: James Park, Kostas Trigkas How could the suffering inflicted on the humble, compassionate servant of the Lord be the will of God? Summary Join us today as we take another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible!" Pastor Colin and his guests continue our journey through the Bible story by discussing Isaiah 53 and what it means for Jesus to be the servant who gets the will of God done. Tune in to discover why effective ministry flows from a heart of compassion, and ask the question with us of: "If I were given the job of bringing justice to the world, where would I begin?" Get started by opening your Bible to Isaiah 53... Episode: #21 | Servant Date: 5.25.26 Host: Pastor Colin Smith Guests: James Park, Kostas Trigkas
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| Holiness | Episode 20 | 18 mai 2026 | 00:46:09 | |
Jesus died so that people like us, who are unraveled by the holiness of God, may be touched and healed by His marvelous grace... Today, we are taking another big step in our "HIKE Through the Bible!" Tune in as Pastor Colin sits down with two guests to discuss Isaiah 6 and the way God used this well-known prophet to reach His people. Join us and see what it's like to stand in God's holy presence, why our gifts and our strengths need to be cleansed as well as our sins, and why discovering the grace of God equips us to serve Him. Please open your Bible to Isaiah 6 ... Episode: #20 | Holiness Date: 5.18.26 Host: Pastor Colin Smith Guests: Kevin Halloran, Ryan Parker 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Reading from Chapter 20 13:46 Chapter discussion 29:03 Questions for Pastor Colin 42:21 Key takeaways 45:30 Tune in next week! Purchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible,” here 👉 openthebible.org/hike Catch up on previous episodes of the podcast 👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNVZ0PL-oLgeAX4R5TCol3-k3TOl_jl4&si=CHIZPA0iOE0SZ_eo FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL 📲 https://www.instagram.com/openthebibleorg/ https://www.facebook.com/openthebibleorg/ Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others. #hikethroughthebible #Isaiah #holiness | |||
| Joy | Episode 19 | 11 mai 2026 | 00:48:24 | |
Joy | Episode 19Host: Open the Bible Guests: Connor Carrera and Holly SchambachWhen God's Word is taught, God's voice is heard. The Bible, read and applied, will expose our sins and reveal God's grace. And when this leads to repentance and obedience, you will experience great joy... Summary Welcome back to another episode of "HIKE Through the Bible!" Jump back into the Bible story with Pastor Colin and his two guests, as they discuss Nehemiah 8 and the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Tune in now to see how the Word of God does the work of God, why God's Word is sometimes disturbing, and how people who grow up in a spiritually-confused culture can find God. Turn with us to Nehemiah 8... Episode Chapters
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| Righteousness | Episode 18 | 04 mai 2026 | 00:46:01 | |
Righteousness | Episode 18Host: Open the Bible Guests: Alex Kocis and Megan LawrenceIs this you: Pretending one thing with parents and family, and another with friends? One thing at work, another at home, and another at church. If you keep pretending, you will soon lose sight of who you are... Summary Join us on the next step of our "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, Pastor Colin is joined by two guests to talk about 2 Kings 22 and the story of Josiah. Tune in to discover how you can tell what's right from what's wrong, why rule-keeping doesn't change who you are, and how Jesus Christ can give you a new heart. Get started by opening your Bible to 2 Kings 22... Episode Chapters
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| Sin | Episode 17 | 27 avr. 2026 | 00:49:43 | |
Sin | Episode 17Host: Open the Bible Guests: Matt Clarkson and Chris EnglishWhen a nation turns away from the living God, the result will be moral confusion and the unleashing of sin and evil... Summary Welcome back to another episode of "HIKE Through the Bible"! Today, Pastor Colin is joined by two guests to discuss 2 Kings 17. Every one of the kings of the north did evil in the eyes of God, and after two hundred years of restrained judgment, God eventually allowed enemies to overrun the northern kingdom. Watch this episode, and you'll see how the Bible defines sin, look at the anger and the mercy of God, and ask the question: "Can a person be good without God?" Please open your Bible to 2 Kings 17... Episode Chapters
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| Worship | Episode 16 | 20 avr. 2026 | 00:44:13 | |
Worship | Episode 16 Host: Open the Bible Guests: Sam Wenner and Mike Russell Nobody has the right to say that you should be a Christian because your parents were Christians, or because Christianity is the dominant religion in your culture. Christianity stands or falls on the claim that it is true...SummaryJoin us today as we take another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible!" When Solomon came to the throne, the people of God had everything going for them. But as time passed, Solomon's success led to complacency, and the seed of future disaster was sown during his reign. Today, Pastor Colin is joined by two guests to discuss 1 Kings 18 and the story of Elijah. Tune in and discover what authentic worship looks like, how we can know that Christianity is true, and how you can avoid squandering what God has given to you. To get started, turn to 1 Kings 18... Episode Chapters
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| Temple | Episode 15 | 13 avr. 2026 | 00:41:44 | |
Temple | Episode 15 Host: Open the Bible Guests: Jack Aiello and Missy Delp Just as God's glorious presence came down to Solomon's temple when it was dedicated, so God's presence fills the lives of those who are dedicated to Him... SummaryWelcome back to another week of "HIKE Through the Bible!" Join Pastor Colin and two guests today as they dive into 1 Kings 8. The time for God's people to build the temple had come, and the privilege of building it fell to King Solomon. In this episode, you'll discover how God can use pain in our lives to advance His purpose, look at the gift of the Holy Spirit, and see how men and women can actually live in the presence of God. To get started, turn and read 1 Kings 8... Episode Chapters
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| Prophet | Episode 14 | 06 avr. 2026 | 00:43:25 | |
Prophet | Episode 14 Host: Open the Bible Guests: Ryan Coburn and Ashleigh Hildebrandt When someone else's sin makes you angry, ask God to show you where you might be guilty of the same thing. What makes you most angry about others may be hiding in your own heart... SummaryJoin us on the next step in our "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, Pastor Colin and two guests dive into 2 Samuel 12 and the story of King David, Bathsheba, and the prophet Nathan. Even King David, a man who loved the Lord, slipped into a series of poor decisions that were offensive to God. Tune in this week and discover how the prophets, like Nathan, received the Word of God, how to respond when God's Word makes you uncomfortable, and how God speaks to us today. Get started by opening your Bible to 2 Samuel 12... Episode Chapters
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| Throne | Episode 13 | 30 mars 2026 | 00:43:57 | |
Throne | Episode 13 Host: Open the Bible Guests: Bekah Kruger and Kevin Halloran Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to do something good, and God closed the door? When God closes the door, you will face the ultimate test of humility... SummaryWelcome back to another week of the "HIKE Through the Bible" podcast! Join Pastor Colin and two new guests as they discuss 2 Samuel 7. Under David's leadership, God's people captured Jerusalem, and the nation was united! David was a godly man with a good heart, but even he faced disappointment. Tune in today to discover why Christianity is ultimately about what God does for us, not what we do for Him, how to deal with disappointment, and what it means for Jesus to be the Son of God. Get started by opening your Bible to 2 Samuel 7... Episode Chapters
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| King | Episode 12 | 23 mars 2026 | 00:47:36 | |
King | Episode 12 Host: Open the Bible Guests: Sarah Fincher and Tim Coffaro The good news is that God can redeem bad decisions. There is no sin that puts you beyond the grace of God and no decision that puts you beyond the help of God... SummaryJoin us as we take another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible!" This week, Pastor Colin sits down with two new guests to discuss 1 Samuel 8. At the time of the Judges, God's people were discontent. Despite God being their Almighty King, the Israelites wanted a human king to lead them so they could be like other nations. This choice to appoint a human king was a bad decision, as we will see. If you've ever wondered what God looks for in leaders, how God can work through our bad decisions, or how we can be more effective when serving the Lord, this episode is for you! To get started, open your Bible to 1 Samuel 8... Episode Chapters
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| Deliverer | Episode 11 | 16 mars 2026 | 00:40:19 | |
Deliverer | Episode 11 Host: Open the Bible Guests: Margo Bott and Kathy Stoltzfus It only took one generation for the knowledge of God to be lost. But what can be lost in one generation can be restored in another... SummaryWelcome back to another episode of "HIKE Through the Bible!" Join Pastor Colin and two guests as they step into the book of Judges. When the Israelites conquered the land of Canaan, the future for God's people seemed promising, but just one generation after the land was conquered, the people "did not know the LORD or the work he had done for Israel" (Judges 2:10). Tune in and you will discover how God's people became trapped in cycles of repeated failure, how God can work through ungodly people, and how God hears and answers prayer. Get started by opening your Bible to Judges 2... Episode Chapters
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| Courage | Episode 10 | 09 mars 2026 | 00:45:31 | |
Courage | Episode 10 Host: Open the Bible Guests: Delmus McRory and James Park The more God blesses you, the harder it is to live a courageous life...SummaryToday, we are taking another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible" by stepping into the book of Numbers. God led His people through the wilderness and provided for them by sending food each morning, but when they came close to the land God had promised, they were gripped with fear. Tune in and learn how an entire generation can miss out on the blessing of God, how the courage of a few can bring blessing to many, and why parents should never put their children first. Let's begin by opening our Bibles to Numbers 13... Episode Chapters
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| Priest | Episode 9 | 02 mars 2026 | 00:39:59 | |
Priest | Episode 9 Host: Open the Bible Guests: Rachel Distler and Laura Eder God often teaches us through pictures. What happened on the Day of Atonement was like a great drama in five acts, each pointing forward to Jesus Christ and helping us to understand the significance of His death on the cross...SummaryWelcome back to "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, Pastor Colin sits down with two new guests to discuss what he calls "the clearest picture in the whole Bible of what God does for us in Jesus Christ." Tune in and learn about the Day of Atonement; how God made atonement possible for the Israelites, and how Jesus Christ is our High Priest who has made atonement for us. Get started today by opening your Bible to Leviticus 16... Episode Chapters
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| Atonement | Episode 8 | 23 févr. 2026 | 00:39:02 | |
Atonement | Episode 8 Host: Open the Bible Guests: Jack Aiello and Michael Camber Wherever there is an offense, we face the question of atonement: What will it take to put things right?SummaryIn this next step of our "HIKE Through the Bible," Pastor Colin sits down with two new guests to explore Exodus 32 and one of the most infamous moments in Israel's history. Not long after being delivered from Egypt, the Israelites found themselves turning away from God to worship a golden calf. But this story isn't just about them—it's about us. Our sin calls for atonement, and ultimately this points us to Jesus—the only One worthy to put things right. Get started today by turning to Exodus 32... Episode Chapters
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| Law | Episode 7 | 16 févr. 2026 | 00:38:55 | |
Law | Episode 7 Host: Open the Bible Guests: Ryan Parker and Conner Carrera Don't ever let your fear of legalism rob you of the joy of having time every day with God...SummaryWelcome back to another week on our "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, Pastor Colin dives into a topic that you've likely heard of before—the Ten Commandments. You may be surprised to learn that the Ten Commandments aren't just an arbitrary set of rules, but that they actually give us a glimpse of God's glory. Tune in and discover how God's commands are expressions of His love, promises for all who believe, and they ultimately lead us to Christ. Let's get started by opening our Bibles to Exodus 20... Episode Chapters
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| Blood | Episode 6 | 09 févr. 2026 | 00:47:48 | |
Blood | Episode 6 Host: Open the Bible Guests: Missy Delp and Ashleigh Hildebrandt When people say that they don't believe in a God who will judge, or that they can't believe in a God who saves people only through Jesus, what they're really saying is that they don't like the God of the Bible, and have chosen to invent another God more to their liking...SummaryWelcome to week 5 of "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, we are diving into Genesis 12 and 22. Join us as we take another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, Pastor Colin dives into Exodus 12—a turning point in God's story of salvation. Dive in and discover the name by which God wants to be known, what the plagues were meant to accomplish, and how the Passover ultimately points us to Jesus. Get started today by opening your Bible to Exodus 12... Episode Chapters
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| Promise | Episode 5 | 02 févr. 2026 | 00:42:02 | |
Promise | Episode 5 Host: Open the Bible Guests: Val Battisti and Miles Veth What you have here is a father who is willing to give up his son, and a son who is willing to give himself—and they are of one mind in what they are doing, in order to bring blessing to the world...SummaryWelcome to week 5 of "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, we are diving into Genesis 12 and 22. In this episode, you'll discover why God's promise for Abraham is a promise for us, take a look at the harrowing story of Abraham and Isaac, and see how God's plan to bless the world is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Join Pastor Colin and two new guests as they open the Word of God together, discuss these topics, and answer the question, "Does God still test us like He tested Abraham?" Let's get started today by turning to Genesis 12...... Episode Chapters
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| Judgement | Episode 4 | 26 janv. 2026 | 00:39:00 | |
Judgement | Episode 4 Host: Open the Bible Guests: Holly Schambach and Margo Bott The devil tells you that experience will broaden your horizons, but the reality is that sin will set up terrible battles in your soul...SummaryToday, we are continuing our "HIKE Through the Bible" with a look at Genesis 11. Pastor Colin dives into the story of the tower of Babel and shows us how God cuts back sin in our world while also creating room for His grace. Tune in, and you'll learn about the origin of different languages, the seeds of conflict between nations, and how God is bringing people from all nations together through Jesus Christ. Let's get started by opening Genesis 11... Episode Chapters
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| Salvation | Episode 3 | 19 janv. 2026 | 00:45:07 | |
Salvation | Episode 3 Host: Open the Bible Guests: Sam Wenner and Isaiah Smith The warnings of judgment in the Bible are not the angry outbursts of a vindictive God...SummaryWelcome to week 3 of our "HIKE Through the Bible!" 🥾 Today, Pastor Colin dives into a story you may already know well—the story of Noah, the ark, and the flood. The story of Noah is well-known, but did you know that this judgment is not merely a picture of God's wrath but also His immense kindness and grace? Plus, you'll hear how God has provided a way for us to be saved from the final judgment, through a new ark—Jesus Christ. Open your Bible to Genesis 6 and join us as we continue this journey... Episode Chapters
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| Curse | Episode 2 | 12 janv. 2026 | 00:45:54 | |
Curse | Episode 2 Host: Open the Bible Guests: Alex Kocis and Paul Komis Hope began on the day that Adam and Eve sinned, and it began with a curse...SummaryToday marks week 2 of our journey through the Bible story, and we are only just getting started! Almost everyone knows the story of how sin entered our world—the first man and woman lived a blessed life in the presence of God in the Garden of Eden, until Satan tempted them into sin, and paradise was lost. But the story doesn't end there. Join Pastor Colin and his guests, Alex Kocis and Paul Komis, as they open a new chapter in the Bible story. Open your Bible to Genesis 3 and discover how our hope began with a curse … Episode Chapters
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| Life | Episode 1 | 05 janv. 2026 | 00:35:56 | |
Life | Episode 1 Host: Open the Bible Guests: Gina O’Brien and Kostas Trigkas If you can grasp these twin truths—that you are made in God’s image, and that you are dependent on Him—you will discover a great dignity and profound humility…SummaryWelcome to “HIKE Through the Bible,” a brand new podcast from Pastor Colin Smith! 🥾 A companion to Pastor Colin’s newest book of the same name, this podcast will guide you through the entire Bible story, in just 50 sessions! Every Monday, Pastor Colin will dive into a new chapter of the book and have an in-depth discussion with two friends. Today, he is joined by Gina O’Brien and Pastor Kostas. Open your Bible to Genesis 1-2 and discover what it means to be made in God’s image… Episode Chapters
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| Hike Through the Bible - Trailer | 29 déc. 2025 | 00:01:09 | |
Ever felt lost in the Bible—or wished you could see the whole story with fresh clarity? Hike Through the Bible is a new weekly Bible podcast launching January 5th, releasing every week throughout the year to take you on a journey through the Bible in a year. It’s a companion to Pastor Colin Smith’s book Hike Through the Bible, designed to help you understand the big-picture Bible story from beginning to end—by listening or watching rather than reading. In each episode, Pastor Colin reads a chapter from Hike Through the Bible and then discusses it with friends, helping you understand Scripture, grow in your faith, and come to love Jesus more. Follow now and join the journey when the first episode releases January 5th. If you know someone who feels stuck or spiritually hungry, invite them to hike with you. Links & Resources
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