Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study
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About this Show
Connect with God in the time it takes you to drive to work or empty the dishwasher. Every episode focuses on one Bible passage, explains it, and applies it to your life. Co-hosted by Keith Simon, Tanya Willmeth, Jensen Holt McNair, Patrick Miller, and Jeff Parrett.
Latest Episodes
Why Feeling Bad About Sin Isn't Enough | The Gospels | Matthew 14:1-12
Can you regret your sin without actually repenting of it? Why did Herod remain trapped in guilt even when he knew something was wrong? And what separates worldly sorrow from the kind of sorrow that leads to life? In today's episode, Keith explores Matthew 14:1–12 and shows us why guilt alone can'...
Are You Getting Too Comfortable With Jesus? | The Gospels | Matthew 12:53-58
Can you be "close" to Jesus and still miss who he is? Why did the people who knew him best struggle to believe in him? And how can you keep familiarity with faith from dulling your heart toward God? In today's episode, Jeff explores Matthew 13:53–58 and reminds us that knowing about Jesus isn't t...
What Do You Treasure Most? | The Gospels | Matthew 13:44-52
How do you know what someone truly values? What happens when we build our lives around things we’re afraid to lose? And is there anything worth giving up everything to gain? In today’s episode, Patrick explores Matthew 13:44–52 and explains why Jesus calls us to make the kingdom of heaven our gre...
Why Is It So Hard to Wait on God? | The Gospels | Matthew 13:24-43
Why do we struggle to be patient when things aren't going the way we want? What makes us think we know better than God? What would it look like to trust him instead of trying to take control? In today's episode, Jensen unpacks Matthew 13:24–43 and reminds us that God's kingdom often grows in unex...
What Does It Take to Keep Growing in Faith? | The Gospels | Matthew 13:1–23
Why does God's Word take root in some people but seem to have little effect on others? What can keep us from growing in faith? And what does it look like to become the kind of person who bears fruit for God's kingdom? In today's episode, Tanya explores Matthew 13:1–23 and explains how Jesus's par...
What Makes You Part of God's Family? | The Gospels | Matthew 12:38–50
Can you be "close" to Jesus and still miss him? Why was Jesus so confrontational with religious leaders but so welcoming to outsiders? And what actually makes someone part of God's family? In today's episode, Keith explores Matthew 12:38–50 and shows us why proximity to Jesus isn't the same as be...
Trick or Truth? | The Gospels | Matthew 12:22–37
How do you know if you can trust Jesus? What did the Pharisees get wrong about the source of his power? And what does Jesus mean when he warns about the unforgivable sin? In today’s episode, Jeff explores Matthew 12:22–37 and shows us why Jesus is the truth we can trust, inviting us to surrender ...
Is Keeping the Sabbath Outdated? | The Gospels | Matthew 12:1–21
Why is it so hard to slow down and rest? What does the Sabbath teach us about our limits and our need to trust God? And how did Jesus show us what rest was always meant to be? In today’s episode, Patrick explores Matthew 12:1–21 and explains how Sabbath reminds us that we don’t have to be endless...
The Problem With Trying to Do It All Yourself | The Gospels | Matthew 11:20–30
Where do you turn when you feel weary and burdened? What does Jesus offer that the world’s message of self-improvement can’t? And what does it really mean to find rest in him? In today’s episode, Jensen explores Matthew 11:20–30 and shows us how surrendering to Jesus frees us from the pressure to...
The Kingdom You Didn’t See Coming | The Gospels | Matthew 11:1–19
What do you do when Jesus doesn’t meet your expectations? Why did even John the Baptist question whether Jesus was the Messiah? And what can we learn from the people Jesus came to heal and restore? In today’s episode, Tanya explores Matthew 11:1–19 and shows us that Jesus is a different kind of K...
What Jesus Says You SHOULD Fear | The Gospels | Matthew 10:21–42
Why does Jesus tell us not to be afraid, and then tell us there is someone we should fear? What does it mean to fear God without living in terror? And how can you find courage when following Jesus comes at a cost? In today’s episode, Keith unpacks Matthew 10:21–42 and explains how a right fear of...
The Harvest Is Plentiful. Are You Ready? | The Gospels | Matthew 10:1–20
What does Jesus mean when he says the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few? How are his followers called to demonstrate and proclaim the kingdom? And what can we do when following Jesus brings resistance or feels overwhelming? In today’s episode, Jeff unpacks Matthew 10:1–20 and reminds ...
When God Seems Distracted | The Gospels | Matthew 9:18–38
Have you ever felt like God has forgotten about you? Why does Jesus pause to help a woman while a desperate father waits for him to heal his dying daughter? And what does this story teach us about trusting in God’s timing? In today’s episode, Patrick explores Matthew 9:18–38 and reminds us that G...
The Savior Who Sits With Sinners | The Gospels | Matthew 9:1–17
Who gets a place at Jesus’s table? Why did religious leaders object when Jesus welcomed tax collectors and sinners? And what does his response reveal about the kind of people he came to save? In today’s episode, Jensen explores Matthew 9:1–17 and shows us that Jesus has the authority to forgive o...
Can You Trust Jesus With Everything? | The Gospels | Matthew 8:18–34
Who do you think Jesus really is? What does his authority over the storm and the spiritual world reveal about him? And what would it look like to trust him with every part of your life? In today’s episode, Tanya explores Matthew 8:18–34 and shows us that Jesus is more than a teacher or healer; he...