Explore every episode of the podcast 30 Minutes In The New Testament
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| Acts 9:1-19 (Episode 416) | 14 Nov 2025 | 00:30:32 | |
Saul is confronted by Jesus on his way to persecute Christians. His conversion might not be when you think. And God's election doesn't care about the things we care about. Have a listen. Show Notes:
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| Acts 8:9-40 (Episode 415) | 06 Nov 2025 | 00:31:05 | |
A sorcerer believes and is baptized, but tries to buy power from Peter. Philip is sent to preach to an Ethiopian eunuch. And how do you get from Isaiah 53 to baptism? Have a listen. Show Notes:
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| Acts 1:1-11 (Episode 406) | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:31:27 | |
Bob Hiller joins Erick and Dan as they begin the book of Acts. Jesus teaches the Apostles for 40 days before the ascension. What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit? And Jesus has plans that extend beyond Israel. Have a listen. Show Notes:
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| Revelation 2:8-29 (Episode 319) | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:30:15 | |
Erick and Daniel discuss the letters written to the churches in Smyrna, Pergamum, and Thyatira. Hold fast in the face of persecution from the synagogue of Satan. Beware the teaching of Balaam and receive the hidden manna. And Jezebel needs to shut up and repent. Have a listen! Show Notes: What's New from 1517:
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| Revelation 1:9-2:7 (Episode 318) | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:30:01 | |
John is told to write down letters to seven churches by the very same person who stood in the fiery furnace. Do not be afraid, the Lamb has defeated death. And as the first letter is written we find that striving for doctrinal purity is good, but not at the expense of love. Erick and Daniel discuss all this. Have a listen! Show Notes: What's New from 1517:
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| Revelation 1:1-8 (Episode 317) | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:30:58 | |
Erick and Daniel introduce and begin the journey through Revelation. The most important verse is the first one. Peace is the purpose of this book. And what is going on with 7 churches and 7 spirits? Have a listen! Show Notes: What's New from 1517:
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| James 5:7-20 (Episode 316) | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:30:28 | |
Erick and Daniel finish the epistle of James in this episode. Jesus is coming back so be ready but be patient. The prayer of faith is powerful. And bring back those who wander because there is nothing that cannot be forgiven. Have a listen! Show Notes: What's New from 1517:
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| James 4:11-5:6 (Episode 315) | 09 Jul 2023 | 00:30:16 | |
James wants to know who made you the lawgiver or judge of other people. All boasting is evil. And great misery is coming for all your earthy treasure. Have a listen! Show Notes: What's New from 1517:
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| James 3:6-4:10 (Episode 314) | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:31:49 | |
James continues to rail against the way people use their tongues. Sin is what causes quarrels and jealousy. To be friends with the world is to be an enemy of God. And God is jealous, which is good news. Have a listen! Show Notes:
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| James 2:18-3:5 (Episode 313) | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:31:53 | |
James talks about faith and works and says some things that are difficult to understand considering things that Paul says. Are you saved by faith alone? Do works play a part in justification? And are we missing the forest for the trees in all of this? Have a listen! Show Note: The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts More from the hosts: | |||
| James 2:1-17 (Episode 312) | 10 Jun 2023 | 00:32:52 | |
Partiality isn't in step with the gospel. If you break one commandment, you have broken the whole law. Mercy triumphs over judgment. And what does James mean when he says faith without works is dead? Have a listen! Show Note: The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts More from the hosts: | |||
| James 1:16-27 (Episode 311) | 31 May 2023 | 00:30:37 | |
Every good gift comes from God. An angry tongue does not produce the righteousness of God, but the implanted Word does. And what does it mean to be a doer and not a hearer only? Have a listen! | |||
| James 1:1-15 (Episode 310) | 25 May 2023 | 00:31:07 | |
Erick and Daniel begin the epistle of James in this episode. You don't know much about your faith until it is tested. Ask for everything in faith while asking for faith. And God doesn't tempt anyone. Have a listen! | |||
| The First Century Context of Acts with Chad Bird (Episode 405) | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:30:44 | |
Chad Bird joins Erick and Dan to discuss the first-century context of the book of Acts. Have a listen. Show Notes:
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| Jude (Episode 309) | 17 May 2023 | 00:32:16 | |
Erick and Daniel go through the Epistle of Jude. Believers are kept by Jesus. Gnosticism results in bodily perversion. Jude loves the book of Enoch. And all glory is due to the One who keeps you blameless and sure-footed. Have a listen! | |||
| 3 John 1-15 (Episode 308) | 09 May 2023 | 00:31:58 | |
Erick and Daniel go through John's 3rd letter. John's greatest joy is hearing that people are continuing in the faith. He wants the church to support those spreading the gospel. And someone who "puts himself first" and is "talking wicked nonsense" needs to be corrected. Have a listen! | |||
| 2 John 1-13 (Episode 307) | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:31:07 | |
Erick and Daniel go through John's 2nd letter. The Apostle is still telling Christians to love each other. Gnosticism destroys everything and is behind the temptation to be spiritual but not religious. And reject anything and anyone that suggests that Christ is only divine. Have a listen!
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| 1 John 5:1-21 (Episode 306) | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:33:29 | |
Erick and Daniel finish the book of 1st John. Everyone that has been born of God overcomes the world. The spirit, the water, and the blood all testify that Jesus is the Son of God. There is a sin that leads to death. And everyone please stay away from idols. Have a listen! | |||
| 1 John 4:13-21 (Episode 305) | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:32:20 | |
Erick and Daniel finish chapter four of 1st John. John heard Jesus say to abide in Him and tells us to do the same. There is no fear in love because fear involves punishment. And hiding what you need to be saved from is a bad strategy. Have a listen! | |||
| 1 John 4:1-12 (Episode 304) | 31 Mar 2023 | 00:29:46 | |
You must test the spirit of what is being said about salvation. All heresies have to do with Jesus. God is love and that love has been made manifest FOR US. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| 1 John 3:16-24 (Episode 303) | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:28:30 | |
Every Christian knows what love looks like because of the cross. You can't be a commandment keeper without saying amen to everything God says. And repentance is a gift to open often. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| 1 John 3:1-15 (Episode 302) | 18 Mar 2023 | 00:29:46 | |
How does someone become a child of God? How does hope make someone pure? What does it mean to practice sin? And why is repentance so important? Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| 1 John 2:18-29 (Episode 301) | 10 Mar 2023 | 00:30:20 | |
It is getting late and there are antichrists to contend with. John wants you to abide in Christ more than anything else. And the only way to practice righteousness is to be born of the only one who is righteous. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| 1 John 2:1-17 (Episode 300) | 25 Feb 2023 | 00:30:35 | |
Sin is bad but Jesus has triumphed over it. Keep doesn't mean do. God wants to be listened to. John writes to every stage of faith. And love the world, but only like Jesus did. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| Titus 3:6-15 (Episode 404) | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:30:30 | |
The gospel is trustworthy, and Paul insists it be preached. Good works are God's works. And quarrels about the law are worthless. Have a listen. Show Notes:
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| 1 John 1:1-10 (Episode 299) | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:31:43 | |
Erick and Daniel begin 1st John in this episode. The Word of Life has been made manifest. God is light and in Him there is no darkness. And if you know God, you know you are a sinner. Have a listen! | |||
| Hebrews 13:1-25 (Episode 298) | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:30:50 | |
Let that brotherly love keep flowing. Contentment is a good way to stay away from idolatry. We have a better altar to eat from. And it's ok to be outside the city as we wait for a city yet to come. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| Hebrews 12:12-29 (Episode 297) | 03 Feb 2023 | 00:29:53 | |
Peace requires striving. Bitterness doesn't go away without forgiving. The blood of Jesus speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. And we belong to a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| Hebrews 12:1-11 (Episode 296) | 29 Jan 2023 | 00:32:07 | |
In light of how those before us have witnessed the faithfulness of God, we are to continue to look to Christ. If you are never disciplined, you are not a child. And Jesus is not only the author of faith, but He is also the perfecter of it. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| Hebrews 11:3-40 (Episode 295) | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:35:09 | |
The author of Hebrews shows how faith has always been what God was looking for and uses the "heroes" of the Old Testament to prove his point. Faith is a gift that God is pleased with! Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| Hebrews 10:26-11:3 (Episode 294) | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:30:28 | |
What does it mean that if we "deliberately sin" after being saved, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sin? How does someone outrage the Spirit of grace? And it turns out it has always been about faith in the promises of God. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| Hebrews 10:11-25 (Episode 293) | 07 Jan 2023 | 00:30:14 | |
The death of Jesus has secured sanctification for all time. The new covenant gives forgiveness of sins forever. How does a sinner get a clean heart and conscience? And being stirred up to love and good works doesn't happen alone. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| Hebrews 9:11-10:10 (Episode 292) | 30 Dec 2022 | 00:30:57 | |
Everything before Christ was only a copy of things to come. Jesus' death was final and for everyone. Eternal salvation is secured. And sanctification is locked up in the work of Christ for you. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| 2022 Christmas Special | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:55:50 | |
In this special Christmas episode, Chad Bird, Erick Sorensen, Daniel Emery Price, and Scott Keith discuss the first 18 verses of the Gospel According to John. Have a listen and Merry Christmas!
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| Hebrews 7:26-9:10 (Episode 291) | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:31:12 | |
Jesus is a better High Priest bringing a better covenant. What does it mean that the covenant of law is obsolete? It's all law and gospel and forgiveness of sin in this episode. Erick and Daniel discuss it. Have a listen! | |||
| Titus 3:1-6 (Episode 403) | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:30:12 | |
Do we really need to submit to rulers and authorities? Why are politics an easy idol? And how does the gospel make us free? Have a listen. Show Notes:
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| Hebrews 6:13-7:25 (Episode 290) | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:31:14 | |
When God swears an oath, He swears by His own name. Sometimes the promises of God require patience. And what is the connection between Jesus and Melchizedek? Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| Hebrews 5:11-6:12 (Episode 289) | 25 Nov 2022 | 00:32:37 | |
There is no moving beyond Christ but there is a need to move on from dead works. What is apostasy? Can you repent while trusting in something other than Jesus? And God sees your love but don't trust in it. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| Hebrews 4:3-5:10 (Episode 288) | 18 Nov 2022 | 00:30:45 | |
Rest is only entered through the door of faith but trusting in Christ alone is quite the struggle. Law and Gospel are the tools God uses to help you in this struggle. Approach the throne of grace boldly because of your Great High Priest. And Jesus is completely yours through His suffering. | |||
| Hebrews 3:1-4:2 (Episode 287) | 13 Nov 2022 | 00:30:01 | |
Jesus is the final High Priest and the end of sacrifices for sin. When sin speaks, it's always lying. Listening and faith are what God is looking for. And rest is all about having a God who forgives sin. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| Hebrews 2:5-18 (Episode 286) | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:30:06 | |
Jesus is the author of the salvation of the world. The cross is where honor and glory is located. Jesus knows all about temptation and suffering. And don't go back to Moses. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| Hebrews 1:1-2:4 (Episode 285) | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:30:34 | |
Erick and Daniel begin the book of Hebrews in this episode. God has given His final word in Jesus Christ. Calling Jesus the highest angel is an insult. And don't neglect such a great and free salvation. Have a listen! | |||
| Philemon (Episode 284) | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:30:24 | |
Erick and Daniel cover Paul's letter to Philemon in this episode. It is a short letter with a lot to tell us about new birth and treating each other as members of the family of God. Have a listen! | |||
| John 21:1-25 (Episode 283) | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:30:47 | |
Erick and Daniel wrap up the gospel of John in this episode. Jesus gives some fishing instructions to some of the disciples before eating breakfast with them. Peter is asked if he loves Jesus three times before being told what is ahead of him. And if John lives forever, it's none of your business. Have a listen! | |||
| John 20:11-31 (Episode 282) | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:31:32 | |
Mary Magdalene mistakes the risen Christ for a gardener until He says her name. Jesus appears to the disciples, but Thomas isn't there and needs more than their word. Thomas gets to see Jesus and peace is the message for everyone. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| John 19:31-20:10 (Episode 281) | 28 Sep 2022 | 00:29:42 | |
The religious leaders want Jesus' body removed from the cross because of the Sabbath. Jesus' side is pierced and blood and water flow out. Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea care for Jesus' body. And Mary Magdalene discovers the empty tomb. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| Titus 2:11-15 (Episode 402) | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:30:49 | |
It's the grace of God that changes everything. The Christian lives in hope and freedom. And why every Christian is burning for good works. Have a listen. Show Notes:
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| John 20:1-30 (Episode 280) | 21 Sep 2022 | 00:30:18 | |
Pilate has Jesus flogged thinking this will be enough for the mob. The Pharisees play politics to get their way. Jesus is crucified and speaks to his mother and John from the cross. And it is finished. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| John 18:19-40 (Episode 279) | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:30:10 | |
Jesus is questioned by the high priest and slapped by a guard. Peter denies Jesus a second and third time. Pilate is very confused about everything transpiring. And the crowd cries out for a political messiah. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! | |||
| John 17:20-18:18 (Episode 278) | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:30:20 | |
Jesus prays for you and me. Jesus is betrayed and arrested but not before He lets everyone know who He really is and does more than hint at the great exchange. And Peter wilts under the pressure of being a disciple. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen!
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