Let the Bible Speak UP

Stories of Faith by the Sea

Jesus feeds a crowd of thousands with only a handful of food to begin with, yet Jesus is not actually the focus. The disciples, who wanted to help but didn’t have the wisdom or resources to do so, were empowered to participate in this remarkable event. From this, we learn something about our own role—in this episode, Alex explores what that is.

The Kingdom of Heaven

Jesus began His ministry announcing “The kingdom of heaven is at hand.” What precisely was Jesus referring to? It turns out, this is not just a reference to some distant, far-off land in the clouds, but an invitation to make God’s will manifest in the modern world. In this episode, Alex shares the biblical perspective on God’s eternal Kingdom, the same Jesus established upon His crucifixion and resurrection.

The Art of Self-Control

How often have you allowed your emotions to dictate your behavior? It’s a tough battle, but learning how to act, sometimes contrary to our feelings, is a critical part of discipleship and godliness. In this series finale, Brian explores its importance and offers guidance on how to begin to cultivate this important fruit.

Gentleness: the Forgotten Spiritual Fruit

In a world where strength is highly valued, gentleness is a rare thing to come by. Contrary to popular belief though, it’s not the opposite of strength but the manifestation of it.

Faithfulness, Faith, & Everything in-between

The seventh fruit of the Spirit is “faithfulness”. In this episode, Brian discusses what’s involved in cultivating greater faith on a personal level. It can be a difficult process marked by intimidating hurdles, but God gives us all we need to grow into the faithful men and women He’s called us to be.

The Goodness of God

Jesus once said, “There is only one who is good.” It seems fair to say our society has lost its sense of what constitutes goodness. God is the perfect representation of it, and expect His people to be as well. Brian continues his journey through the fruits of the Spirit in this episode on goodness.

Why Kindness Matters

It’s rare to see a genuine act of kindness—that is, doing good without any expectation of reciprocation. Kindness is inconvenient, but maybe that’s the point. In this episode, Brian breaks down the role of kindness in faith.

Patience Is a Virtue

In such a fast-paced, high-pressure society, it’s very difficult to be patient. Nevertheless, patience is a critical quality God calls His people to exhibit as evidence of God’s power and presence. In this episode, Brian reflects on the necessity for and path to greater patience.

Peace, Perfect Peace?

Peace is the centerpiece of the biblical message. The Old Testament, New Testament—the entire Gospel is all about achieving peace for God’s creation. Listen to learn how you can attain it. This episode continues Brian’s series on the fruits of the Spirit.

The Joy of the Lord

Happiness plays a massive role in modern society. Many, even if they never verbalize it, have made happiness (or rather, the pursuit of it) the center of their livelihood. Happiness though often proves elusive and is not, surprisingly, at the center of the Gospel. A more worthwhile pursuit is joy, the product of encountering the Gospel.