The Bibles.net Podcast

Sex, Dating, and Relationships, and Whether the Bible Has Anything to Say About It with Jay Thomas

Jay Thomas shares with us what inspired him to write Sex, Dating, and Relationships with his friend, Gerald Hiestand, and offers thought-provoking bits of counsel to those who are not yet married. He believes his book differs from the many books belonging to “purity culture,” which has come under attack in the last several years. He explains how even though the Bible doesn’t ever use the term “dating,” you will discover that there are biblical truths that govern how followers of Jesus handle dating relationships. Most of all we hope you see that God gives us his Word, the Bible, and the counsel we find in it not to restrict our joy but to protect it, and to equip us to live in ways that honor Jesus.
#ethics #christianethics #christiandatingadvice #christiandating #biblicaltruth #purityculture #relationships #relationshipadvice 
Sex, Dating, and Relationships: A Fresh Approach by Jay Thomas and Gerald Hiestand: https://www.crossway.org/books/sex-dating-and-relationships-tpb/Chapel Hill Bible Church: https://www.biblechurch.org/ Listen to the podcast on Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/podcast/sex-dating-and-relationships-and-whether-the-bible-has-anything-to-say-about-it/
On the Bibles.net Podcast we briefly introduce you to gifted people who can help you grow in your faith. At Bibles.net we believe the Bible is God’s Word, and that Jesus is the hope you are looking for. There are tons of awesome people who believe this too, people from every walk of life. We hope these conversations motivate you to pick up the Bible, and to trust Jesus more deeply.    It’s okay if you don’t identify as religious, haven’t read the Bible before, or grown up in  church. Bibles.net exists to help answer your questions about the Bible and inspire you  to read the Bible for the first or five-hundredth time.    For more podcast episodes, visit https://bibles.net/podcast    Explore Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/  Talk to someone about your relationship with God: https://www.bibles.net/chat-now/   Follow Bibles.net on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @Biblesnet   
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:
The Book of Romans: https://www.bibles.net/bible-book/romans-for-families/ Romans 8: https://www.bibles.net/reader/esv/romans-8/ The Book of Revelation: https://www.bibles.net/bible-book/revelation-for-families/ The Gospel of John: https://www.bibles.net/bible-book/john-for-families/ The Book of Psalms: https://www.bibles.net/bible-book/psalms-for-families/ The Book of Genesis: https://www.bibles.net/bible-book/genesis-for-families/ Who Is the Holy Spirit?: https://www.bibles.net/topic/who-is-the-holy-spirit/ The Bible Is Sufficient: https://www.bibles.net/topic/the-bible-is-sufficient/   What is the Gospel: https://www.bibles.net/topic/what-is-the-gospel/ Relationship with God through Jesus: https://www.bibles.net/relationship-with-god-through-jesus/ 
Knowing God by J.I. Packer: https://www.ivpress.com/knowing-god-hardcover 
Disciplines of a Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes: https://www.crossway.org/books/disciplines-of-a-godly-man-tpb-2/ 
Disciplines of a Godly woman by Barbara Hughes: https://www.crossway.org/books/disciplines-of-a-godly-woman-tpb-1/ 
Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome by R. Kent Hughes: https://www.crossway.org/books/liberating-ministry-from-the-success-syndrome-tpb/ 
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-rare-jewel-of-christian-contentment/ 
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How a Military Wife Learned to Pray and How You Can Too with Kristi Woods

Kristi Woods shares with us how she came to know Jesus, and how she came to know her husband—how one letter she sent to a soldier led to 19 years as a military wife. She explains how she learned to pray, naming many of the insecurities we feel when we pray, and she encourages us to draw near to God humbly, trusting that he hears and delights to answer our specific requests. You will come away inspired to seek the Lord and to entrust your needs to him. 
#military #militarywife #militarywives #militarywifelife #prayer #howtopray 
Listen to the podcast on Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/podcast/how-a-military-wife-learned-to-pray-and-how-you-can-too/ 
What Is Prayer? https://www.bibles.net/topic/prayer/ 
On the Bibles.net Podcast we briefly introduce you to gifted people who can help you grow in your faith. At Bibles.net we believe the Bible is God’s Word, and that Jesus is the hope you are looking for. There are tons of awesome people who believe this too, people from every walk of life. We hope these conversations motivate you to pick up the Bible, and to trust Jesus more deeply.     
 It’s okay if you don’t identify as religious, haven’t read the Bible before, or grown up in church. Bibles.net exists to help answer your questions about the Bible and inspire you to read the Bible for the first or five-hundredth time.     
For more podcast episodes, visit https://bibles.net/podcast     Explore Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/     Talk to someone about your relationship with God: https://www.bibles.net/chat-now/      Follow Bibles.net on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @Biblesnet     
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast      
“101 Prayers for Military Wives” by Kristi Woodshttps://www.christianartgifts.com/101-Prayers-for-Military-Wives-Gray-Faux-Leather-Gift-Book
“The Pilgrim’s Progress” by John Bunyan   https://www.amazon.com/Pilgrims-Progress-Clothbound-Unabridged-Illustrations/dp/1989975232/ 
“The Hiding Place” by Corrie Ten Boom  https://www.amazon.com/Hiding-Place-Corrie-Ten-Boom/dp/0800794052   
“Tramp for the Lord” by Corrie Ten Boom   https://www.amazon.com/Tramp-Lord-Corrie-ten-Boom/dp/0875089860/  
“The Cross and the Switchblade: The True Story of One Man’s Fearless Faith” by David Wilkerson   https://www.amazon.com/Cross-Switchblade-David-Wilkerson/dp/0800798880/   
Is Heaven for Real?: https://www.bibles.net/topic/heaven/ 
Is Hell in the Bible?: https://www.bibles.net/topic/is-hell-in-the-bible/ 
What Does 1 Peter 5:7 Mean?   https://www.bibles.net/verse/1-peter-57/
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Choosing Faithfulness Over Fame and the Priority of Abiding in Jesus with Roy Tosh

Roy Tosh begins by introducing us to his favorite passage in the Bible and helps us understand the goal of the Christian life—to abide in Jesus. Roy shares with us how he came to know Jesus and explains how he defines success as a Christian hip-hop artist. You will not only come away wanting to look up Roy’s music, armed with new beats for your workout or background music, but also wanting to run to Jesus and remain close to him, regardless of what’s going on in your life.
“Success to me is being faithful in every season with what God has asked you to do.” —Roy Tosh
Learn More About Roy Tosh: https://roytoshmusic.com/about/ What Is My Purpose?: https://www.bibles.net/topic/what-is-my-purpose/ 
On the Bibles.net Podcast we briefly introduce you to gifted people who can help you grow in your faith. At Bibles.net we believe the Bible is God’s Word, and that Jesus is the hope you are looking for. There are tons of awesome people who believe this too, people from every walk of life. We hope these conversations motivate you to pick up the Bible, and to trust Jesus more deeply.      It’s okay if you don’t identify as religious, haven’t read the Bible before, or grown up in   church. Bibles.net exists to help answer your questions about the Bible and inspire you to read the Bible for the first or five-hundredth time.      For more podcast episodes, visit https://bibles.net/podcast     Explore Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/   Talk to someone about your relationship with God: https://www.bibles.net/chat-now/    Follow Bibles.net on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @Biblesnet    
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: 
John 15: https://www.bibles.net/reader/esv/john-15/   “Close (feat. Evan & Eris)” by Roy Tosh  https://open.spotify.com/track/7sWeGBVmGMtEgSrI9DVegk?si=6cdfcf03925144bc  https://youtu.be/hpMXqTvESAM?si=Ifd57PoLZMwl4hBC  [Not Mentioned in Podcast, but Listen!!] "Cry Out (feat. Quinten Coblenz)" by Roy toshhttps://open.spotify.com/track/2Men4ZZ8dgX8Yh7BoF0v4S?si=5ba4ec40cd284b45https://youtu.be/PSpCGZrHm6s?si=BfFzIr5MwPvYPtNe 
“You’re Ready” by Roy Tosh https://open.spotify.com/track/1LQhHD1iaRVRnhCwI91EHt?si=ca6a98274fce46ae  https://youtu.be/n59Y4lIq4x0?si=TLjR3seoGb6guBZb   What is faith?  https://www.bibles.net/topic/what-is-faith/  Why did Jesus have to die?  https://www.bibles.net/topic/why-did-jesus-have-to-die/   What is the gospel message? https://www.bibles.net/topic/what-is-the-gospel/    The New Testament: An Expanded Translation https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Expanded-Translation/dp/0802808824/ref  The Complete Works of Francis A. Shaeffer: A Christian Worldview (5 Volume Set) By Francis Shaeffer https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Works-Francis-Schaeffer-Christian/dp/0891073310/ref   Thanks for listening!

How to Find the Right Bible When There Are So Many English Bibles with Tim Wildsmith

Tim Wildsmith shares with us how he came to faith in Jesus and how he got interested in exploring the world of English Bible versions. He helps us understand what it means that there are different “kinds” of Bibles and assures us of the reliability of the Bible. Tim suggests how someone could go about choosing a Bible from the many options available to us in English. You’ll get to hear about Tim’s new book, Bible Translations for Everyone, coming out in November. His book acts as a tour guide, walking you through the history of Bible translation, holding your interest, clarifying how we got the many versions of the Bible we have today, and helping you understand how the most common English translations differ from one another.
Is the Bible God’s Word: https://www.bibles.net/topic/the-bible-is-gods-word/Learn More About Tim Wildsmith: https://timwildsmith.com/ 
NEW BOOK!!! Bible Translations for Everyone: https://timwildsmith.com/bibletranslationsforeveryone 
On the Bibles.net Podcast we briefly introduce you to gifted people who can help you grow in your faith. At Bibles.net we believe the Bible is God’s Word, and that Jesus is the hope you are looking for. There are tons of awesome people who believe this too, people from every walk of life. We hope these conversations motivate you to pick up the Bible, and to trust Jesus more deeply.      It’s okay if you don’t identify as religious, haven’t read the Bible before, or grown up in church. Bibles.net exists to help answer your questions about the Bible and inspire you to read the Bible for the first or five-hundredth time.      For more podcast episodes, visit https://bibles.net/podcast     
Explore Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/   
Talk to someone about your relationship with God: https://www.bibles.net/chat-now/    
Follow Bibles.net on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @Biblesnet    
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:  
The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard: https://dwillard.org/resources/books/spirit-of-the-disciplines 
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis: https://www.christianbook.com/mere-christianity-c-s-lewis/9780060652920/pd/2926X?event=ESRCG 
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Quit Porn: Why You Should, How to Do It, and Hope from Someone Who Has with Ben Bozzay

Ben Bozzay helps us understand the pervasiveness of porn addiction in our society, the destructive nature of porn, and its effects on men, especially. Ben shares humbly and honestly his own story and how his experience of pornography addiction propelled him to create Tech Lockdown. You will discover a tool that can practically help you quit porn addiction, you will hear how to take the first steps toward freedom, and best of all you will be challenged and encouraged by Ben’s own testimony that freedom from porn is not only possible, but it is also God’s will for anyone who has put their faith in Jesus Christ.
#addictionrecovery #addictiontreatment #support #practical #advice #stop 
“Pornography is the most destructive thing you could look at. It’s not an innocent thing.”—Ben Bozzay  
Ban Unwanted Content from Your Technology TECH LOCKDOWN: https://www.techlockdown.com/ How to Stop Watching Porn: https://www.bibles.net/topic/how-to-stop-watching-porn/  
On the Bibles.net Podcast we briefly introduce you to gifted people who can help you grow in your faith. At Bibles.net we believe the Bible is God’s Word, and that Jesus is the hope you are looking for. There are tons of awesome people who believe this too, people from every walk of life. We hope these conversations motivate you to pick up the Bible, and to trust Jesus more deeply.  
It’s okay if you don’t identify as religious, haven’t read the Bible before, or grown up in church. Bibles.net exists to help answer your questions about the Bible and inspire you   to read the Bible for the first or five-hundredth time.  
For more podcast episodes, visit https://bibles.net/podcast  Explore Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/  Talk to someone about your relationship with God: https://www.bibles.net/chat-now/  Follow Bibles.net on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @Biblesnet     
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast   
Ben’s OG Video, "Effective Ways to Block Porn":https://youtu.be/QCYxO3Pnvr0?si=OCdfTtco8-D7gKEN  
Discover the book of James: https://www.bibles.net/bible-book/james-for-families/   Read James: https://www.bibles.net/reader/esv/james-1/  
Discover the book of Matthew: https://www.bibles.net/bible-book/matthew-for-families/  Read Matthew: https://www.bibles.net/reader/esv/matthew-1/  Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30: https://www.bibles.net/reader/esv/matthew-25/  
What Is Repentance?: https://www.bibles.net/topic/what-is-repentance/ 
Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Behind Your Sexual Struggle https://faithgateway.com/products/surfing-for-god-discovering-the-divine-desire-beneath-sexual-struggle?variant=13761149042799 
Your Brain on Porn: Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction  https://www.amazon.com/Your-Brain-Porn-Pornography-Addiction/dp/099316160X/ 
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How a Relationship with Jesus Changes Your Perspective on Your Work with Nick Gonneville

Nick Gonneville helps us understand the work of a golf professional, and how his relationship with Jesus changed his perspective on this work. Nick offers counsel to those who are wondering about what work to pursue, and reminds every believer of their ultimate purpose in Christ.
#golfprofessional #golf #purpose #identity #whatismypurpose #whatismypurposeinlife #findingajob #testimony #testimony_christian #testimonytuesday #work 
Listen to the podcast on Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/podcast/how-a-relationship-with-jesus-changes-your-perspective-on-your-work What Is My Purpose? https://www.bibles.net/topic/what-is-my-purpose/
On the Bibles.net Podcast we briefly introduce you to gifted people who can help you grow in your faith. At Bibles.net we believe the Bible is God’s Word, and that Jesus is the hope you are looking for. There are tons of awesome people who believe this too, people from every walk of life. We hope these conversations motivate you to pick up the Bible, and to trust Jesus more deeply.      It’s okay if you don’t identify as religious, haven’t read the Bible before, or grown up in   church. Bibles.net exists to help answer your questions about the Bible and inspire you   to read the Bible for the first or five-hundredth time.      For more podcast episodes, visit https://bibles.net/podcast     Explore Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/   Talk to someone about your relationship with God: https://www.bibles.net/chat-now/    Follow Bibles.net on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @Biblesnet   
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast    
"Who Am I?: Identity in Christ" by Jerry Bridgeshttps://www.cruciformpress.com/product/who-am-i/  
"Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life" by Craig Groeschelhttps://faithgateway.com/products/winning-the-war-in-your-mind-change-your-thinking-change-your-life-1?variant=34689024032904    
Discover the Gospel of John:  https://www.bibles.net/reader/esv/john-1/  
Learn More About the Gospel of John:  https://www.bibles.net/bible-book/john-for-families/   What does Philippians 4:13 mean?https://www.bibles.net/verse/philippians-413/
What does Romans 8:28 mean?https://www.bibles.net/verse/romans-828/ 
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A Marine's Thoughts on "Suffer in Silence" and How to Better Love Veterans with Josh Holler

Josh Holler shares with us some of the thoughts from his book Redeeming Warriors: Veteran Suicide, Grieving, and the Fight for Faith. As you hear Josh share some of his journey with us, both as a marine and a veteran, you’ll hear helpful insights on Psalm 23:4, suffering, military service, and how to engage with veterans.
#marines #marinecorps #sufferinsilence #sufferinginsilence #veteran #grief #veteransuicide 
Redeeming Warriors: Veteran Suicide, Grieving, and the Fight for Faith by Josh Holler: https://www.christianfocus.com/products/2923/redeeming-warriors 
Listen to the podcast on Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/podcast/a-marines-thoughts-on-suffer-in-silence-and-how-to-better-love-veterans 
Combatting Veteran Suicide: https://www.bibles.net/topic/veteran-suicide/ 
SUICIDE HELP LINE: CALL 988 
How to Deal with Suicidal Thoughts https://www.bibles.net/topic/how-to-deal-with-suicidal-thoughts/
On the Bibles.net Podcast we briefly introduce you to gifted people who can help you grow in your faith. At Bibles.net we believe the Bible is God’s Word, and that Jesus is the hope you are looking for. There are tons of awesome people who believe this too, people from every walk of life. We hope these conversations motivate you to pick up the Bible, and to trust Jesus more deeply.    
It’s okay if you don’t identify as religious, haven’t read the Bible before, or grown up in church. Bibles.net exists to help answer your questions about the Bible and inspire you to read the Bible for the first or five-hundredth time. 
For more podcast episodes, visit https://bibles.net/podcast  Explore Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/  Talk to someone about your relationship with God: https://www.bibles.net/chat-now/  Follow Bibles.net on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @Biblesnet  
Resources Mentioned in the PodcastA Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis https://www.harpercollins.com/products/a-grief-observed-c-s-lewis?variant=41224074428450 
The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan  https://www.amazon.com/Pilgrims-Progress-Modern-Day-easy-read/dp/194848112X/ref
The Pilgrim’s Progress: A Guided Tour by Derek Thomas at Ligonier Ministries https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/pilgrims-progress-guided-tour
Discover Psalm 23 https://www.bibles.net/verse/psalm-231/ 
Is the Bible God’s Word? https://www.bibles.net/topic/the-bible-is-gods-word/ 
True Success and How to Grow as a Christian Man with Jim Gruenwald at the Bibles.net Podcasthttps://www.bibles.net/podcast/true-success-and-how-to-grow-as-a-christian-man/
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Discovering True Love and a Journey from Religion to Relationship with Dr. Douglas O'Donnell

Dr. Douglas O’Donnell shares with us how he discovered the truest love, as his own love relationship crumbled. He details his story of becoming a dad “too soon” in college, and how this life-altering circumstance was God’s means to bring him into a relationship with Jesus. As you listen to his story, you will come away encouraged by the transforming grace of God.
#religion #relationship #relationships #love #crossway @CrosswayBooks   #biblesnetpodcast
Learn More About Dr. Douglas O'Donnell: https://www.douglas-odonnell.com/Listen to the podcast on Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/podcast/discovering-true-love-and-a-journey-from-religion-to-relationship/What Does It Mean to Be Born Again?: https://www.bibles.net/topic/what-does-it-mean-to-be-born-again/
On the Bibles.net Podcast we briefly introduce you to gifted people who can help you grow in your faith. At Bibles.net we believe the Bible is God’s Word, and that Jesus is the hope you are looking for. There are tons of awesome people who believe this too, people from every walk of life. We hope these conversations motivate you to pick up the Bible, and to trust Jesus more deeply.    It’s okay if you don’t identify as religious, haven’t read the Bible before, or grown up in church. Bibles.net exists to help answer your questions about the Bible and inspire you to read the Bible for the first or five-hundredth time.    For more podcast episodes, visit https://bibles.net/podcast      Explore Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/    Talk to someone about your relationship with God: https://www.bibles.net/chat-now/     Follow Bibles.net on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @Biblesnet
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:Chapelstreet Church, Geneva, Illinoishttps://chapelstreet.church/ The Biggest Story Biblehttps://www.crossway.org/books/the-biggest-story-bible-storybook-hcj/ The Biggest Story Curriculumhttps://www.crossway.org/books/the-biggest-story-curriculum-box-set-box/ The Song of Solomon: An Invitation to Intimacyhttps://www.crossway.org/books/the-song-of-solomon-hcj/ "Preaching the Word" Series by Crosswayhttps://www.crossway.org/books/preaching-the-word-hconly/ Passion and Purity: Learning to Bring Your Love Life Under Christ's Control by Elisabeth Elliothttps://us.10ofthose.com/product/9780800723132/passion-and-purity Why I Am a Christian by John Stotthttps://www.ivpress.com/why-i-am-a-christian Confessions by Saint Augustinehttps://store.ligonier.org/confessions-of-st-augustine-paperback
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