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Big Changes for My Podcast

I am guessing you’ve probably noticed there hasn’t been a new episode of the Falling in Love with God’s Word Podcast in 2015. (Or maybe you haven’t!) Along with every new year comes time for looking back, evaluating, looking ahead, and planning.

I've recorded 36 episodes in the last 18 months. I'm not pulling the plug...just making some changes. Here's why (and how YOU can make it even better)!As much as I enjoy creating the podcast, my gut tells me I need to focus my efforts on other things right now. This does not mean I will be deleting the podcast (you can find all the episodes here) and it does not mean there will never be a new episode (there will be).

What it does mean is I won’t be recording a new episode every other week (as I have the last 18 months). It also means the format and content may very well change.

Since I deeply value you and am honored that you give your time to this blog and podcast, I wanted to collect your input before determining exactly what the Falling in Love with God’s Word Podcast will look like moving forward.

Would you do me a huge favor and take 60 seconds to answer three questions in the survey below?

For those of you who like the background story… [Read more…] about Big Changes for My Podcast

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#36: Are You Ready for Bible Read Thru 2015? [Podcast]

A year ago, I invited you to join me for Bible Read Thru 2014. Since about 15-20 people participated in 2013, I thought another dozen or so would join in. My “big prayer” was for 50. (Oh, me of little faith.) Little did I know that 218 of you would jump on board! Of that group, just under 190 joined the private Facebook group! BRT2014 was such a blast!

The 6th Annual Bible Read Thru is about to begin. Are you ready?

Four months. That’s it. January through April.

  • In four months you will know the Bible better than ever.
  • In four months you will enjoy the Bible more than you thought possible.
  • In four months you will make new friends from around the world.

I am so excited about Bible Read Thru 2015, that I decided to record a video and a podcast episode and write out a blog post inviting you to join me! [Read more…] about #36: Are You Ready for Bible Read Thru 2015? [Podcast]

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#33: How to Pass on Faith to the Next Generation (Interview with Matt Guevara – New Executive Director of INCM) [Podcast]

We have all heard the depressing statistics of students leaving their faith behind shortly after leaving their parents homes. If you want to see your kids love God for the long haul you need to hear this interview with Matt Guevara. He is the Executive Director of INCM – International Network of Children’s Ministry – and a pretty cool guy.

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You can watch the video interview, listen to the audio, or download the audio for transferring to your mobile device. All the links are right below.

[Read more…] about #33: How to Pass on Faith to the Next Generation (Interview with Matt Guevara – New Executive Director of INCM) [Podcast]

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#31: How 2 Normal Guys Internalized More Than 25 Books the Bible! [Podcast]

What if I told you that a guy who works at a creative video agency and another who is a youth pastor in a suburb of Denver have internalized more than 25 books of the Bible? What if I told you they agreed to do an interview and share how they did it? What if I told you they also share the funny story of how they became friends (after not liking each other at first), got started with internalization, the impact it has had on the way they understand and experience God, and the help it has been in fighting personal sin battles?

You’ll find all this and lots more [insert late-night infomercial music here] on this new podcast episode.

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[Read more…] about #31: How 2 Normal Guys Internalized More Than 25 Books the Bible! [Podcast]

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#28: My 6 Favorite Books for Skeptics [Podcast]

What do you do when someone asks you a “hard question” about what you believe – or why you believe it? What about when you ask those questions yourself? Where do you turn? What books are helpful for new believers, skeptics, students, or analytical thinkers?

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Fortunately, there are lots of terrific resources out there. (I did a deep review on one last week.) There are blogs, books, university degrees, speakers, and whole ministries dedicated to “apologetics.” (Definition: reasoned arguments or writings in justification of something, typically a theory or religious doctrine)

Over the years, I have read a bunch of these books. I own several. Even though I’m not really a fan of “arguing” about the Christian faith, I do enjoy reading how other people address common, honest, difficult questions.

Today’s podcast is dedicated to my six favorites. You’ve probably heard of some of them. (After all, a few of them have been around for several decades.)

[Read more…] about #28: My 6 Favorite Books for Skeptics [Podcast]

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#26: 6 Tips for a Distraction-Free Quiet Time [Podcast]

Distractions are all around us. Never are they more prevalent – or annoying – than when you are trying to spend time with God in His Word!

Do you get distracted whenever you sit down to read the Bible? These tips will really help!You want to focus. You want to spend time in the Word. You want to be fully present with God.

And yet the distractions come from every angle!

It is so frustrating…and yet makes so much sense. After all, the last thing the enemy wants is for you to enjoy and benefit from your time in the Word.

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While I still struggle with distractions, my times in the Word are way better than even a year ago. I analyzed what I have been doing differently and narrowed it down to the top six.   [Read more…] about #26: 6 Tips for a Distraction-Free Quiet Time [Podcast]