The Bibles.net Podcast

Unforgettable Lessons from Football and How to Become People of Conviction with Coach Mike Swider

Coach Swider passes to us some of the wisdom and truth he often shared with his football players. He talks about what it means to be people of conviction, how we need to trust God in our challenges, and how Jesus’ sacrifice for us and the hope of our eternity with him shapes how we live today. Coach Swider’s candid reflections on God’s Word will help you see the preciousness of the salvation we have received in Jesus, and the confident joy that comes with knowing and living for him.
#wheatoncollege #football #footballcoach #footballcoaching #coaching #conviction #purpose 
Coach Swider’s Retirement Announcement: https://www.wheaton.edu/news/recent-news/2019/december/coach-mike-swider-announces-retirement/
Discover the good news about Jesus (as discussed in the podcast): https://www.bibles.net/topic/what-is-the-gospel/
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 
Coach Swider’s Chapel Message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir27vj12J7U 
The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges: https://www.christianbook.com/the-pursuit-holiness-with-study-guide/jerry-bridges/9781631466397/pd/466390?
Trusting God by Jerry Bridges: https://www.christianbook.com/trusting-god-with-study-guide/jerry-bridges/9781631467929/pd/467929?event=ESRCG
The Jerry Bridges Collection Book Series: https://www.navpress.com/contents/jerry-bridges-collection
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What It Means to Know Jesus and What to Look for in a Pastor with Dr. Hershael York

Dr. Hershael York tells us about how he came to know the two loves of his life—Tanya York, and the Lord Jesus. He offers counsel for what to look for in a pastor and alerts us to red flags to watch out for in church leadership. Dr. York’s conversation will not only help you grow in discernment but will also clarify for you what it means to know Jesus. His comments on the effective power of the Bible will also motivate you to read, treasure, and trust God’s Word!
#preaching  #pastors  #knowingjesus  
Dr. York serves as both a professor and dean at @SouthernSeminary, and he hosts the @PastorWell podcast. 
Learn more about Dr. York: https://www.sbts.edu/faculty/hershael-w-york/  
Listen to the podcast on Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/podcast/what-it-means-to-know-jesus-and-what-to-look-for-in-a-pastor/ 
How to Have a Relationship with God Through Jesus: https://www.bibles.net/relationship-with-god-through-jesus/    
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  Southern Seminary: https://www.sbts.edu/  
Buck Run Baptist Church: https://www.buckrun.org/    
2 Corinthians: https://www.bibles.net/reader/esv/2-corinthians-1/  
2 Corinthians Message Series by Dr. York: https://www.buckrun.org/all-sermons/?sapurl=LytzOXc5L3Nlcm1vbnMvbXMvK2hwOHF2cGM/ZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZSZyZWNlbnRSb3V0ZT1hcHAud2ViLWFwcC5saWJyYXJ5Lmxpc3QmcmVjZW50Um91dGVTbHVnPSUyQjVtZnRwenk=  
The Cross of Christ by John Stott: https://www.christianbook.com/the-cross-of-christ/john-stott/9780830839100/pd/839102?event=ESRCG  
Between Two Worlds by John Stott: https://www.christianbook.com/between-two-worlds-john-stott/9780802875525/pd/875525?event=ESRCG  
Toward an Exegetical Theology by Walter C. Kaiser Jr.: https://www.christianbook.com/toward-an-exegetical-theology/walter-kaiser/9780801021978/pd/21979  
Exegetical Fallacies by D.A. Carson: https://www.christianbook.com/exegetical-fallacies-second-edition-d-a-carson/9780801020865/pd/20867?event=ESRCG  
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer: https://www.christianbook.com/evangelism-and-the-sovereignty-of-god/j-i-packer/9780830837991/pd/837991?event=ESRCG  
Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts: https://www.amazon.com/Churchill-Walking-Destiny-Andrew-Roberts/dp/1101980990  
George III by Andrew Roberts: https://www.amazon.com/George-III/dp/0241413338/ref  
Parting the Waters: America in the King Years 1954-63 by Taylor Branch: https://www.christianbook.com/parting-waters-america-king-years-1954/taylor-branch/9780671687427/pd/687425?event=ESRCG  
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Understanding Spiritual Gifts and the Role of the Holy Spirit in Your Life with Sam Storms

In this episode, Sam Storms draws our attention to the central role of God the Holy Spirit in every believer’s life. He explains the importance of the Holy Spirit, what it means to be filled with the Spirit, what spiritual gifts are, and how to discern your gifts. After listening, you will be eager to know the Holy Spirit, and to depend on him more as you walk with him! Sam Storms is a pastor, author, and blogger, and you can find more of his writing at Samstorms.org.
#holyspirit #spiritualgifts #discernment #filledwiththespirit #spiritofgod #spiritualgift 
Enjoying God Ministries (Sam Storm’s Blog): https://www.samstorms.org/ ⛪️ Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City: https://www.bridgewaychurch.com/ 
Who Is the Holy Spirit?: https://www.bibles.net/topic/who-is-the-holy-spirit/How to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit?: https://www.bibles.net/topic/how-to-be-filled-with-the-holy-spirit/ Spiritual Gifts: https://www.bibles.net/topic/spiritual-gifts/ 
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 on the Podcast: 
📖 Romans: https://www.bibles.net/reader/esv/romans-1/ Discover Romans:  https://www.bibles.net/bible-book/romans-for-families/ 📚 Romans by Sam Storms: https://bakeracademic.com/p/Romans-Sam-Storms/579872
📖 Psalms: https://www.bibles.net/reader/esv/psalms-1/ Discover Psalms: https://www.bibles.net/bible-book/psalms-for-families/ 
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Why We Forgive and What Can Happen When We Do with Dr. Heath Lambert

Dr. Heath Lambert shares with us what it means to be a Biblical Counselor, and how biblical counseling differs from the discipline of psychology. Then he shares with us a powerful personal testimony of forgiveness. After reading Jesus’ words in Matthew 18:35, Heath realized he had to forgive his mom, though he didn’t know how. As Heath obeyed Jesus and started the journey of forgiveness, Jesus worked miraculous healing in his family.
#biblicalcounseling #forgive #forgiveness #forgivenesspractice #matthew18 #acbc #sbts #interview #podcast #christianquotes #bible
Learn More About Dr. Heath Lambert: https://fbcjax.com/heathlambert/Listen to the podcast on Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/podcast/why-we-forgive-and-what-can-happen-when-we-do/What Is Forgiveness?: https://www.bibles.net/topic/what-is-forgiveness/
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 First Baptist Church Jacksonville, Florida
The Great Love of God: Encountering God’s Heart for a Hostile World by Heath Lamberthttps://zondervanacademic.com/products/the-great-love-of-god
Great Expectations by Charles Dickenshttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/286390/great-expectations-by-charles-dickens/
A Hunger for God by John Piperhttps://www.desiringgod.org/books/a-hunger-for-god
The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozerhttps://www.moodypublishers.com/the-pursuit-of-god/
Matthew 18https://www.bibles.net/reader/esv/matthew-18/
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The Powerful Practice of Gratitude and the Preciousness of Poetry with Dan Haase

Dan Haase helps us understand the discipline he teaches—Christian Formation and Ministry, or Christian Education. Along the way, he shares with us some phenomenal poetry, thoughts about practicing gratitude, reflections on suffering, and even some insights about the Bible. You will walk away from the podcast wanting to immerse yourself in rich literature for the benefit of your soul, from poetry to story to the greatest story, the Bible.
“Get wisdom and give thanks.”—Dan Haase     #gratitude #givethanks #poetry #christianeducation #wheatoncollege #christianspirituality #literature       Learn More About Dan Haase: https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/faculty/dan-haase/Listen to the podcast on Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/podcast/the-powerful-practice-of-gratitude-and-the-preciousness-of-poetry/ Genres in the Bible: https://www.bibles.net/topic/genres-in-the-bible/      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 :
“God’s Grandeur” by Gerard Manley Hopkins: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44395/gods-grandeur 
“Pied Beauty” by Gerard Manley Hopkins: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44399/pied-beauty 
Psalm 19https://www.bibles.net/reader/esv/psalms-19/ 
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (ed.) David McDuff https://www.amazon.com/Brothers-Karamazov-Novel-Parts-Epilogue/dp/0140449248/ref 
The Consolation of Philosophy by Ancius Boethius (trans.) Victor Wattshttps://www.amazon.com/Consolation-Philosophy-Penguin-Classics/dp/0140447806/ref 
“Don’t You Want to Thank Someone” by Andrew Petersonhttps://youtu.be/lj5WDiq8jKM?si=kcoc2T9_QNlZTMde    Thanks for listening!

How God Revealed Himself to a Jewish Astronomer with Dr. David Block

Dr. David Block shares with us how he came to believe in Jesus. While a young Jewish astronomer, Dr. Block did not believe in a God who personally reveals himself. But as Dr. Block shares about his love for the Bible, his testimony, his joys, how he met his wife, and about the ministry he directs called Reasons to Believe, you will see that he has come to know the Lord Jesus, the Maker of the stars, who reveals himself to us personally in a myriad of ways.
“Always look up. Never give up.”—Dr. David Block
#astronomy #science #bible #christiantestimonies #astronomyjourney #astronomylovers #scienceandfaith #faithandscience #messianicjew 
Dr. David Block’s Website: https://www.davidblock.co.za/  Reasons to Believe - Africa: https://www.reasonsafrica.org/  Reasons to Believe: https://reasons.org/ Listen on Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/podcast/how-god-revealed-himself-to-a-jewish-astronomer/
How Does the Bible Stack Up with Science: https://www.bibles.net/topic/the-bible-and-science/     
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 : 
Pensees by Blaise Pascal: https://www.christianbook.com/pensees-blaise-pascal/9780140446456/pd/46451?event=ESRCG 
The Everlasting Man by G.K. Chesterton: https://www.christianbook.com/the-everlasting-man-g-k-chesterton/9781598560169/pd/560169?event=ESRCG 
Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton: https://www.christianbook.com/orthodoxy-g-k-chesterton/9780802456571/pd/456571?event=ESRCG 
God and Galileo: What a 400-Year-Old Letter Teaches Us About Faith and Science by Dr. David Block and Kenneth C. Freeman: https://www.christianbook.com/galileo-letter-teaches-faith-science-ebook/david-block/9781433562921/pd/102252EB?event=ESRCG  
Marc Chagall “Jew in Green” painting (1914) 
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The Importance of Family and the Heart Behind the Movie "Unsung Hero" with For KING & COUNTRY

In this episode, Luke Smallbone, one of the lead singers in the award-winning pop duo For KING & COUNTRY, shares with us what motivated him and his brother Joel to create the film, Unsung Hero. This movie is based on the true story of the Smallbone Family’s journey from Australia to America in the early 90s. Luke tells us how he came to know Jesus, and offers some wise counsel regarding family and parenting.
Unsung Hero Movie: https://unsunghero.movie/   Unsung Hero Trailer: https://youtu.be/_mYkDJ1vBg4?si=CtWoft2T0_5O30kcFor KING & COUNTRY: https://www.forkingandcountry.com/
Luke spends some time talking about the love of God and also how those who belong to Jesus are perfectly loved by him and seen as righteous in his sight. If you would like to understand these truths from the Bible, a great place to look is Romans 8, where God explains that there is no condemnation left for those who put their trust in Jesus, and they can never be separated from God's love. Romans 8 (Bible Verse): https://www.bibles.net/reader/esv/romans-8/  
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     “If you want to learn how to follow Jesus, read Romans 12” (Luke Smallbone). 
Romans 12 (Bible Verse): https://www.bibles.net/reader/esv/romans-12/
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The Key to Life and How to Grow as a Christian Man with Coach Jim Gruenwald

Two-time member of the U.S. Olympic Greco Roman Wrestling team and wrestling coach, Jim Gruenwald, shares with us his journey as an Olympic athlete, and how he came to know Jesus. You’ll hear some of the wisdom he shares with the guys on his wrestling team—specifically, six ways to grow as a Christian man—which all of us can learn from! As Jim recounts his own walk with the Lord, you will learn from his reflections on Philippians 4:13, and you’ll be encouraged by his passion for Jesus. Be sure to check out Jim's book Not All Roads Lead to Gold.  #wrestling #wheatoncollege #olympics #olympicwrestling #manhood 
Learn more about Jim Gruenwald: https://notallroadsleadtogold.com/
Jim’s team motto is “Jesus Christ is life, and the rest is just wrestling.” Discover who Jesus is here: https://www.bibles.net/topic/who-is-jesus/ 
To learn more about Philippians 4:13, which is discussed in this podcast, explore these resources: https://www.bibles.net/verse/philippians-413/ 
"I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:12-13 ESV).  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 on the Podcast: 
John Henry by Julius Lester: https://www.amazon.com/Henry-Picture-Puffins-Julius-Lester/dp/0140566228/   Road to Gold: The 1972 Olympic Journey of Ben and John Peterson by Ben Peterson: https://national-wrestling-hall-of-fame-and-dan-gable-museum.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/road-to-gold-the-1972-olympic-journey-of-ben-and-john-peterson   Chosen Suffering: Becoming Elite in Life and Leadership by Tom Ryan: https://www.amazon.com/Chosen-Suffering-Becoming-Elite-Leadership/dp/1640859179/   Not All Roads Lead to Gold by Jim Gruenwald: https://notallroadsleadtogold.com/  
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