When we read the story of Israel being sentenced to wander the wilderness for 40 years, it can be easy to interpret this fate as a divine punishment. After all, if your goal is a land flowing with milk and honey, what could be worse than a chaotic and resource-poor wasteland? In this episode, Taz and Sam consider whether this might, in fact, be an incomplete perspective. What if the wilderness wanderings were ordered out of love, not anger? What if they were a blessing, not a curse?Resources ReferencedThe Exodus Way - The Bible ProjectThat the World May Know - Ray Vander LaanThe Shepherd - BEMA Discipleship PodcastMana and Mercy - Dan ErlanderLonging For Heaven - Front Porch Report

This week, Luke gives us some unique details about one of the most mysterious periods of Jesus' life, his childhood. Join us as we discuss the impact that a young savior has on the people around him in the second half of Luke Chapter 2.Join the discussion on twitter, instagram or Facebook with #OneStepAwayBible Translation: Christian Standard Bible (csbible.com)  Discovery Bible Study Method (www.dbsguide.org)

Certain parts of the Bible can seem confusing or inaccessible to our western eyes. The good news is that the Biblical authors have provided us with a variety of tools and patterns to help us unlock the meaning of difficult texts. In this Episode, Taz and Sam demonstrate using patterns of repeated character archetypes and locations in the book of Psalms to uncover the rich details hidden just beneath the surface. Catch up on Discovery Bible Study with your favorite Podcast AppDBS SpotifyDBS Apple Podcasts Bible Translation: Christian Standard Bible (csbible.com)Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @frontreportTikTok: @frontporchreportEmail: [email protected]

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This week, we witness a pivot point in Jesus’s ministry, the beginning of his final journey to Jerusalem. Join us as we learn from him about how to be truly great, how to cooperate with people we don’t fully agree with, and how to manage anger appropriately. Bible Translation: Christian Standard Bible (csbible.com) Discovery Bible Study Method (www.dbsguide.org) Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @frontreport TikTok: @frontporchreport Email: [email protected]

What does the Transfiguration of Jesus at the top of a mountain teach us about God, People, and the Gospel? What did Jesus mean when he said “there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God?" Join Taz and Sam this week as they reflect on these and more questions from Luke 9:23-43. Bible Translation: Christian Standard Bible (csbible.com) Discovery Bible Study Method (www.dbsguide.org) Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @frontreport TikTok: @frontporchreport Email: [email protected]

This week’s passage contains a literary sandwich where the outer bread consists of speculation about Jesus’s identity, and the middle contains enough bread to feed 5,000 men. We see what you did there Luke. Bible Translation: Christian Standard Bible (csbible.com) Discovery Bible Study Method (www.dbsguide.org) Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @frontreport TikTok: @frontporchreport Email: [email protected]

Join Taz in this episode as he engages a live audience of middle and high school students, discussing the tension between present struggles and future hope, as outlined in Romans 8:22-25. He explores how hope, rooted in God's past faithfulness, offers patience amidst the challenges of a broken world. Tune in for a compelling discussion on navigating the 'already but not yet' era with patience, faith, and hope.

Is it appropriate to long for heaven? What do we do when God doesn't answer our prayers for healing? What is the source of Christian Hope? Join Taz and Sam this week as they dive into Romans 8, verses 23-25 to search for the answers to these questions.

An important man approaches Jesus with an urgent request for a miracle, but God does not operate by our timelines. Join us this week as we explore two famous miracles of Jesus, how they interact with each other, and what it means for us today. Bible Translation: Christian Standard Bible (csbible.com) Discovery Bible Study Method (www.dbsguide.org) Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @frontreport TikTok: @frontporchreport Email: [email protected]