Explore every episode of the podcast Bible Books in 30 Minutes
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep. 00 - Start Here | 01 Jan 2021 | 00:30:51 | |
• Why is it worth reading the world’s best seller? • Where to start with sixty six books in the Bible? • How relevant will they be to my life? | |||
| Ep. 01 - Genesis | 02 Jan 2021 | 00:33:08 | |
• What is the exciting purpose of this foundational book? • How does it answer the fundamental questions of life? • Why is the story of Abraham and his descendants still relevant for everyone? | |||
| Ep. 10 - 2 Samuel | 06 Mar 2021 | 00:31:13 | |
• What are the dangers of trying to run ahead of God? • Can we hide our secrets from God? • How does God deal with our feet of clay? | |||
| Ep. 11 - 1 Kings | 13 Mar 2021 | 00:31:02 | |
• If God said you could have anything you wanted what would you choose? • What are the challenges of being surrounded by people who don’t hold your values? • What are the dangers of only listening to those who tell you what you want to hear? | |||
| Ep. 12 - 2 Kings | 20 Mar 2021 | 00:31:55 | |
• What are pitfalls of thinking it doesn’t matter which God you believe in? • When we worship worthless things how does that affect us? • How can we avoid letting our guard down? | |||
| Ep. 13 - 1 Chronicles | 27 Mar 2021 | 00:30:00 | |
• What can we learn from family trees? • Should our past limit our future? • To what extent do we want success for others? | |||
| Ep. 14 - 2 Chronicles | 03 Apr 2021 | 00:32:00 | |
• What are the dangers of telling God how to answer our prayers? • How should we handle flattery? • What should we do to avoid just keeping up appearances? | |||
| Ep. 15 - Ezra & Nehemiah | 10 Apr 2021 | 00:31:40 | |
• How can we avoid the impact of discouragement? • What lessons are there about who we build our lives with? • How determined should we be in prayer to see a significant breakthrough? | |||
| Ep. 16 - Esther | 17 Apr 2021 | 00:31:00 | |
• How could a beauty contest lead to racism being beaten? • When do we know it’s our time to grasp the nettle? • Is it true that pride goes before a fall? | |||
| Ep. 17 - Job | 24 Apr 2021 | 00:30:13 | |
• How can you still believe that God’s in control when bad stuff is happening to you? • If someone isn’t healed could that be down to a lack of faith or hidden sin? • Who are we to question God when encountering God who has all the answers? | |||
| Ep. 18 - Psalms | 01 May 2021 | 00:31:31 | |
• How can this common book of prayers help with daily life? • Why is it OK to use this poetry to tell God that you’re not OK? • What’s the benefit of singing these songs of praise to your own tune? | |||
| Ep. 19 - Proverbs | 08 May 2021 | 00:31:50 | |
• Who knows best how to get the best out of life? • What guidance is there when facing major dilemmas? • Why don’t the promises come with a guarantee? | |||
| Ep. 02 - Exodus | 09 Jan 2021 | 00:32:59 | |
• What does this book teach us about the freedom we so desire? • How does God prove to be truly in control of everything? • Can this epic story of Moses help us today? | |||
| Ep. 20 - Ecclesiastes & Song Of Songs | 15 May 2021 | 00:28:09 | |
• Can there be life before death as well as life after death? • What can true love be really like? • How should a spiritual dimension to marriage change everything? | |||
| Ep. 21 - Isaiah | 22 May 2021 | 00:31:43 | |
• Can you have flash forwards as well as flash backs? • How does your life change when you meet your Maker? • What does it take to wake us up from our complacency? | |||
| Ep. 22 - Jeremiah & Lamentations | 29 May 2021 | 00:31:07 | |
• How can obedience be so costly? • Why does it matter how much you care? • What’s the best response when life throws the book at you? | |||
| Ep. 23 - Ezekiel | 05 Jun 2021 | 00:31:10 | |
• How do we handle the frustration when our best laid plans don’t happen? • What are the dangers of explaining away what we don’t want to hear? • How does the way we’re wired influence how we understand what really matters? | |||
| Ep. 24 - Daniel | 12 Jun 2021 | 00:32:07 | |
• How do we avoid compromising our beliefs? • What advice is there for speaking home truths? • How can our faith be appealing to others? | |||
| Ep. 25 - Hosea | 19 Jun 2021 | 00:31:36 | |
• How easy is it for faith to become superficial? • Can our life choices cause God pain? • What would it take for God to have our heart? | |||
| Ep. 26 - Joel & Amos | 26 Jun 2021 | 00:30:24 | |
• How does a global disaster help us reassess our priorities? • Why doesn’t God believe in religion? • When will we learn to truly love our neighbour? | |||
| Ep. 27 - Obadiah & Jonah | 03 Jul 2021 | 00:30:34 | |
• Why should we let go of long-held family rivalries? • Why do some people seem to get away with murder? • Is God’s forgiveness only for those like us? | |||
| Ep. 28 - Micah & Nahum | 10 Jul 2021 | 00:30:38 | |
• How much evidence is there against careless Christians? • What’s it like to face God in court? • What message is there for those who see no need for God? | |||
| Ep. 29 - Habakkuk & Zephaniah | 17 Jul 2021 | 00:29:18 | |
• Why doesn’t God have a customer relations department? • Is there anything better than having our prayers answered? • Does God actually like you? | |||
| Ep. 03 - Leviticus | 16 Jan 2021 | 00:30:55 | |
•Why is there more to this book than God’s T's and C's? •What can we learn from the revolutionary high days and holidays? •How does Leviticus highlight that life isn’t all about looking after number one? | |||
| Ep. 30 - Haggai & Zechariah | 24 Jul 2021 | 00:30:49 | |
• Who really comes first in our life? • How can we best get our financial priorities right? • What happens when people come back to God? | |||
| Ep. 31 - Malachi | 31 Jul 2021 | 00:30:07 | |
• What should we do when we feel disappointed by God? • How can we avoid becoming weary in our faith? • What does it take to have a spirit of generosity? | |||
| Ep. 32 - Matthew | 07 Aug 2021 | 00:31:20 | |
• Why might some of this book sound familiar? • What are the dire warnings about hypocrisy? • How come this eyewitness account is good news for everyone? | |||
| Ep. 33 - Mark | 14 Aug 2021 | 00:32:01 | |
• Why is Jesus portrayed as an action man? • Are miracles still happening today? • What does it really mean when we have a cross to bear? | |||
| Ep. 34 - Luke | 21 Aug 2021 | 00:29:58 | |
• What’s Jesus’ amazing message for society’s rejects? • Why is Jesus so controversial about children? • How has Jesus revolutionized prayer? | |||
| Ep. 35 - John | 28 Aug 2021 | 00:31:50 | |
• Why is this gospel so different to the other three? • When does the story of Jesus actually begin? • What is revealed from Jesus’ meetings in private? | |||
| Ep. 36 - Acts Of The Apostles | 04 Sep 2021 | 00:32:42 | |
• How did one man’s boldness help spark the birth of the Church? • What would it take to die for your beliefs? • Why did the persecutor become the persecuted? | |||
| Ep. 37 - Romans | 11 Sep 2021 | 00:32:51 | |
• What hope is there when we’ve messed up in life? • Why can’t we just keep on pleasing ourselves? • What help is there if we struggle with sin? | |||
| Ep. 38 - 1 Corinthians | 18 Sep 2021 | 00:29:57 | |
• What is permissible for a Christian in a permissive society? • How is the basis for true love so often overlooked? • Why is the Church very different to a membership club? | |||
| Ep. 39 - 2 Corinthians | 25 Sep 2021 | 00:29:08 | |
• How welcoming are we to those who’ve paid the penalty for their past? • Should a Christian marry someone who isn’t a Christian? • Why does God love a willing, cheerful, generous giver? | |||
| Ep. 04 - Numbers | 23 Jan 2021 | 00:31:39 | |
• How does the book demonstrate the value of flexibility? • Why should we be wary of only listening to the voice of the majority? • What’s God’s approach to anger management? | |||
| Ep. 40 - Galatians | 02 Oct 2021 | 00:32:31 | |
• Why is equality essential in the Church? • How can our lives be fruitful? • Do we always reap what we sow? | |||
| Ep. 41 - Ephesians | 09 Oct 2021 | 00:32:23 | |
• Can preaching actually influence the economy? • Why is God’s secret plan no longer a secret? • How can the Church be like a bicycle wheel? | |||
| Ep. 42 - Philippians | 16 Oct 2021 | 00:31:08 | |
• What’s the difference between happiness and joy? • Can we name the most important discovery in life? • How do we keep our faith fit? | |||
| Ep. 43 - Colossians & Philemon | 23 Oct 2021 | 00:31:03 | |
• How important is it to keep the main thing the main thing? • If you believe in Jesus do you have all you need? • What are the implications of being related to each other spiritually? | |||
| Ep. 44 - 1 & 2 Thessalonians | 30 Oct 2021 | 00:29:54 | |
• Why is there an urgency to sharing the good news about Jesus? • How can we grieve with hope? • What are life’s choices if Jesus said he’ll return one day? | |||
| Ep. 45 - 1 Timothy | 06 Nov 2021 | 00:30:50 | |
• How important is it to mentor the next generation? • What does it really mean to be of good character? • Why is cultural context vital for understanding biblical principles? | |||
| Ep. 46 - 2 Timothy & Titus | 13 Nov 2021 | 00:31:12 | |
• What’s the most important qualification for a Christian leader? • How can a timid person also be bold? • When is it important to remember your calling? | |||
| Ep. 47 - Hebrews | 20 Nov 2021 | 00:31:00 | |
• What should a Christian do who’s tempted to relinquish their faith? • How can Jesus be better than anything else? • Who can best inspire you when the going gets tough? | |||
| Ep. 48 - James | 27 Nov 2021 | 00:30:35 | |
• How should Christians use social media? • What matters most – how we live or what we believe? • How can we discover that faith works? | |||
| Ep. 49 - 1 Peter | 04 Dec 2021 | 00:30:29 | |
• What does it mean to be a good citizen in a godless society? • How should future hope affect present reality? • Who can centre us during life’s biggest challenges? | |||
| Ep. 05 - Deuteronomy | 30 Jan 2021 | 00:31:41 | |
• What can we learn about the dangers of complacency? • Why are the Ten Commandments actually promises? • What does successful succession planning look like? | |||
| Ep. 50 - 2 Peter & Jude | 11 Dec 2021 | 00:30:59 | |
• How should the Church address the enemy within? • What are the dangers of heresy hunters? • How best to react to a wolf in sheep’s clothing? | |||
| Ep. 51 - 1, 2 & 3 John | 18 Dec 2021 | 00:31:31 | |
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| Ep. 52 - Revelation | 25 Dec 2021 | 00:33:29 | |
• What’s it like to see life on earth from heaven’s perspective? • Who is ultimately in control of everything? • What’s the best invitation anyone will ever receive? | |||
| Ep. 53 - Finish Here | 26 Dec 2021 | 00:19:35 | |
• What’s the value of reading all 66 books? • Who actually wrote the Bible? • How come the Good Book is more than just a good book? | |||