In Episode 39, Those Crazy Bible Study Guys dive into a fruitful discussion about their favorite fruits and what Jesus teaches about the fruit in our lives. From Michigan strawberries to California Cara Cara oranges, the conversation takes a delicious turn before delving into the deeper meaning of bearing good fruit as believers.
They then turn to the bigger story in these verses warning about false prophets (aka spokesman for God) - they're like a nice looking apple that you pick up and see the other side is rotten and full of worms...initially it looks good but then, upon closer examination, you see that it is truly bad fruit. They discuss the characteristics of true and false teachers, the significance of pruning in our spiritual lives, and the dangers of being led astray by those motivated by money, fame, or power - all of which are never fully gratifying and never have an end to how much is needed. Once again it comes to analyzing the heart of the motivation!
With practical insights and personal anecdotes, this episode encourages listeners to evaluate the fruits of their own lives and the teachings they follow. Join Those Crazy Bible Study Guys for a heartwarming and enlightening Bible study that will leave you pondering the roots of your faith and the fruit it bears.
May 30, 2024
27 min
Episode 38 is only 2 verses but packs a punch as one of the most powerful episodes yet! Those Crazy Bible Study Guys unpack the phrase "but small is the gate and narrow is the road that leads to life" utilizing the analogy of Jesus being a Sherpa (a Nepali Tibetan guide that leads climbers on the dangerous summits to the peak of Mt Everest) to life's Mt Everest.
An unexpected talk with God ensues as Those Crazy Bible Study Guys provide an example of what a simple, heartfelt prayer of how to ask Jesus into your heart and be the Sherpa of your life's journey! They further strengthen this episode reminding us this is an individual decision from the heart that can't be done to please others but to start your personal relationship with Christ!
Don't miss this powerful, moving episode with Those Crazy Bible Study Guys that could change your life forever and for eternity!
May 28, 2024
26 min
In Episode 37, Those Crazy Bible Study Guys are reminded that praying for hitting the lottery may very well be like praying for snakes. Praying for these types of wants may not be what we need from God! They emphasize the importance of seeking God's perspective and understanding that His timing is always perfect, even if it doesn't align with our immediate desires.
Those Crazy Bible Study Guys also share practical advice on maintaining a prayer journal as a way to see how God is answering so many prayers in our life and, in fact, answering in ways so much more awesome than we could ever imagine!
Tune in now and be inspired to ask, seek, and knock with a heart aligned to God's will!
May 23, 2024
27 min
Episode 36 hits to the core of our heart as Those Crazy Bible Study Guys dive further into Jesus' Sermon on the Mount to find that when judging others we may actually be judging our own faults and shortcomings! This episode serves as a vital reminder in a judgmental age to avoid judging a book by its cover and underscores the importance of getting to know somebody's background better to get a deeper understanding while also getting our own house in order before helping others with theirs. Dale throws in a great analogy of how we look at sin like a bar graph where some sins appear bigger than others while God looks down and only sees the top of the bar graph (aka all are sins seen equally...a sin is a sin is a sin).
Join Those Crazy Bible Study Guys as they gain wisdom and reminders from Jesus on discernment and the intricate balance of offering helpful feedback and passing judgment. They importantly underscore the detrimental impact of judging others without self-reflection. After all, it may be our own issue that we may be passing judgment on!
May 21, 2024
28 min
While you may be worried about how good Episode 35 is, there is always a potential concern, but no worries! :) Those Crazy Bible Study Guys dig deep into one of the biggest challenges of the human race: worry! These 10 verses pack a punch on how worry not only impacts us physically and emotionally but, even more tragic, is the impact it has on growing our relationship with God. This episode is a great reminder of how God has us covered today, wants us to have concerns (because those drive action to plan and respond) but does not want us paralyzed by worry! Join Those Crazy Bible Study Guys as they too learn from God's reminder that He has what we need DAILY, seven practical reasons not to worry and another "mic drop" comes from Dale that is a great reminder that when worry sets in..."Don't be consumed by the doom!" and let tomorrow take care of itself.
May 16, 2024
28 min
In Episode 34, Those Crazy Bible Study Guys dive into the topic of money...in particular, money with a capital M! The fact that our walk with Jesus is a daily thing, there is no wonder why the number one competitor for making God #1 in our life is money! As they dive deeper into this topic they discover the #1 tool for putting money into the proper perspective is to practice contentment. Not deprivation, but contentment - setting and going towards new goals while being content in the current moment.
Like any other tool/resource in our life, money can be compared to a brick - it can be a tool that we use to build a building or it can be a weapon of destruction that we throw through a window. Things get further complicated as we are bombarded daily with advertising that is selling us discontentment.
Join Those Crazy Bible Study Guys as it rains money during this portion of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount!
May 14, 2024
28 min
In Episode 33, Those Crazy Bible Study Guys show how dealing with nail biting can be a strategy with fasting! They discover how fasting is a heart matter to draw closer to God, not a public sacrifice to show people how you are good at practicing your faith. It's not a social media showcase! Would you rather have a million likes from people of the world about how you are fasting or 1 ginormous eternal like from your Father in heaven!!!
Those Crazy Bible Study Guys discuss how fasting is not just food but can be from those things that are distracting you from growing closer to God with the point being that you practice drawing strength from God in your weaknesses.
This episode offers profound insights on fasting as a spiritual discipline - it’s purpose of nurturing our connection with God. It also sheds light on intention and motivation in our actions, the difference between showing off piety and sincerely seeking a connection with the divine. Tune in and learn how to leverage the power of fasting as a spiritual discipline and cherish the gift of the present day.
May 9, 2024
27 min
In Episode 32, Those Crazy Bible Study Guys continue to unpack the Lord’s Prayer which Jesus used to simplify how to pray! They unpack “and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one” and the IT>IF formula comes into play again as they translate that into “Don’t feed (satan’s) the IFs, but focus on the IT (is written).” Or “Starve the IF, feed on the IT.” Satan’s IFs are just suggestions that, if we don’t recognize those and focus on the IT of what is written in God’s word, then WE are the one’s that take the IF and spiral! Those Crazy Bible Study Guys wrap it up with reminders and clarity between Needs and Wants and remind of us of the ACTS method of prayer (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication).
This episode is an ideal listen for anyone who has ever found prayer challenging or elusive, and serves as a gentle reminder to cherish the gift of today and maintain a simple, sincere conversation with your heavenly Father.
May 7, 2024
26 min
In episode 31, Those Crazy Bible Study Guys see the progression of the Sermon on the Mount of going from renovation of your heart to building it through giving and prayer! Jesus knew we needed some help with prayer and, once again, he not only guides us but keeps it simple! It's not treating God as a genie in the bottle or to check a box that we prayed but pouring out of your heart having an open, honest conversation! Dale adds to the conversation by sharing the acronym ACTS (see below) as another way to help us with prayer. Join Those Crazy Bible Study Guys as they tap into the strength, wisdom and compassion of God through the power of prayer!
ACTS Prayer
Adoration - recognize, thank and be in awe of God.
Confession - lay it all out there to God to clean up and quit carrying those sins.
Thanksgiving - being grateful for all God has done and is doing in your life.
Supplication - being honest with God on your needs and the needs of others.
With the key here being God's will, not ours, be done!
CHECK OUT THIS SONG: "Don't Stop Praying" by Matthew West
May 2, 2024
27 min
In episode 30, Those Crazy Bible Study Guys see how Jesus does not do things willy nilly but with purpose! As the Sermon on the Mount starts with the foundation of key ways to clean up your heart, Jesus moves to how to build a stronger heart with this first muscle builder: giving! Join Those Crazy Bible Study Guys as they challenge each listener with the $5 challenge as a way to build that giving muscle and listen for the prompts of the Holy Spirit to bless someone with $5 so you too can become a giving ninja!
Apr 30, 2024
26 min
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