The Bible Journey Daily Podcast

Send us Fan MailThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless and is part of season 25 of a project to complete an in-depth, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse study of the entire Bible.Follow and support me as an independent podcaster on Patreon.Episode Notes:Have you ever led a group and felt that people only came to you when something was wrong?  A complaint at work or a conflict to sort out. A budget that won’t balance. Then you get home, and the washing machine has broken down again. After a week like that, you just want someone to say, “I’ve got some good news.” Maybe you know that feeling too. One problem follows another, and you find yourself asking, “Where can I find a little joy in my life?”  Today, I want to share a story that helps answer that question—not just where joy comes from, but how it reaches us. Let’s turn to Ezra chapter 6….Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless...Follow and support me as an independent podcast creator on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless and is part of season 25 of a project to complete an in-depth, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse study of the entire Bible.Follow and support me as an independent podcaster on Patreon.Episode Notes:Do you ever struggle with motivation? Not just getting started, although that can be hard enough. I mean staying at something after the novelty has worn off, after the excitement has faded, and after you've discovered that the task requires actual effort.So, what does it take to get you going? And perhaps more importantly, what does it take to keep you going?  Because that's exactly the problem facing God's people in Ezra chapter 5. Ezra chapter 5 gives us a wonderfully practical answer. And as we'll discover, the answer is just as relevant today as it was for those discouraged builders in the day in Jerusalem….Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless...Follow and support me as an independent podcast creator on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless and is part of season 25 of a project to complete an in-depth, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse study of the entire Bible.Follow and support me as an independent podcaster on Patreon.I apologise again about the sound quality of today's episode; the problem has now been fixed, so hopefully normal service will resume tomorrow.Episode Notes:Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless...Follow and support me as an independent podcast creator on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless and is part of season 25 of a project to complete an in-depth, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse study of the entire Bible.Follow and support me as an independent podcaster on Patreon.Episode Notes:Have you ever watched a restoration project unfold?Maybe it was an old house that fell into disrepair. Maybe it was a classic car sitting forgotten in a barn for decades. At first glance, all you can see is what's broken. Rust. Damage. Decay. Years of neglect. But then someone begins the work of restoration. Little by little, what was damaged begins to change. What appeared beyond repair starts to come back to life. The Bible tells us that we were created in the image of God. We were made for fellowship with Him. We were designed to reflect His character and enjoy His presence. But sin entered the picture. The image was not destroyed; it was marred. Our fellowship with God was broken. Something that was meant to be beautiful became damaged, and ever since, God has been in the restoration business. When we trust in Jesus Christ, that restoring work begins. We are forgiven. We are reconciled to God. But that's not the end of the process; it's just the beginning. God continues shaping us, changing us, and restoring His image in us throughout our lives. So biblically, what exactly is restoration? When we use that word, what do we actually mean? Is restoration simply fixing what's broken? Is it returning to where we were before? Is it recovering what we've lost, or is it something deeper than that? The nation of Israel gives us a remarkable picture of the answer.In Ezra chapter 1, we saw God open the door for restoration. He stirred the heart of King Cyrus and then stirred the hearts of the people to return. In Ezra chapter 2, we met the people who answered that call. Thousands left Babylon behind and committed themselves to God's restoring work. But now we come to Ezra chapter 3; the people have arrived. The journey is over, and the work is about to begin. And here, perhaps more clearly than anywhere else so far in the book, we discover what lies at the very heart of restoration. And if we're willing to listen carefully, Ezra chapter 3 may teach us not only how God restored Israel, but how He restores us as well. Let's see what lies at the heart of restoration….Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless...Follow and support me as an independent podcast creator on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless and is part of season 25 of a project to complete an in-depth, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse study of the entire Bible.Follow and support me as an independent podcaster on Patreon.Episode Notes:One of Scripture's most encouraging truths is that God is a God of restoration. He restores what has been broken. He rebuilds what has been ruined, and He brings home those who have wandered away. We see that truth throughout the entire Bible.  The nation of Israel provides one of the clearest pictures of that process in all of Scripture. God chose Israel, placed them in the Promised Land, gave them His Word, and dwelt among them. Yet over time they drifted from Him. They rebelled against Him. Eventually, they experienced His discipline as Jerusalem was destroyed and the people were carried away into exile. Yet even then, God was not finished with them. Just as He had promised, He began the work of bringing them home. At first glance, Ezra chapter 2 doesn't seem very exciting. In fact, if we're honest, it may look like one of those chapters we are tempted to skip. It's seventy verses filled with names, families, and numbers. But what if that's exactly the point? What if God included this chapter to remind us that His work is always accomplished through ordinary people who choose to be faithful? And the question Ezra 2 asks every generation still today is: when God is rebuilding His work, will you be among the faithful? Let's find out as we turn to Ezra chapter 2….Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless...Follow and support me as an independent podcast creator on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless and is part of season 24 of a project to complete an in-depth, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse study of the entire Bible.Follow and support me as an independent podcaster on Patreon.Episode Notes:Have you ever found yourself a long way from God? Not just having a bad day. Not just missing a quiet time or neglecting prayer for a week. Maybe you've made choices you deeply regret. Maybe you've drifted gradually over months or years. Maybe you've reached the point where you're not even sure what happened. One day you look around and realize you're not where you used to be spiritually. And then the questions start. "Would God really take me back?" "Have I wandered too far?" "Have I been away too long?" It's been months, maybe years, or even maybe decades. And the longer they've been away, the harder it becomes to imagine returning. If that's where you find yourself today, I have some good news. Because the book of Ezra is the story of people who came home after being away from God for a very long time.  The entire book is a story of restoration. It is the story of a God who rebuilds what has been broken and restores what seems lost.So, if you've ever wondered whether restoration is possible...Then Ezra chapter 1 is for you, so let's begin the journey back home to God.Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless...Follow and support me as an independent podcast creator on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless and is part of season 25 of a project to complete an in-depth, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse study of the entire Bible.Follow and support me as an independent podcaster on Patreon.Episode Notes:Welcome to a brand-new season of Bible Journey Daily. Over the coming weeks, we're going to study through the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, two fascinating books that tell a story of loss, hope, rebuilding, and renewal. Interestingly, Ezra and Nehemiah were originally one book in the Hebrew Scriptures. Together, they tell the story of God's people returning home after decades of exile in Babylon. Jerusalem had been devastated, the Temple destroyed, and many wondered whether Israel's story was over. But God wasn't finished with His people. These books remind us of a truth that runs through the entire Bible: when God makes a promise, He keeps it.That's really the big theme of these books: restoration. How God restores His people to a place of worship, obedience, and fellowship with Him. As we study through these chapters, we'll discover that restoration is rarely instant. The people faced opposition, discouragement, delays, personal failure, and hard decisions. Yet through every challenge, God remained faithful. He guided His people, strengthened their leaders, and accomplished His purposes even when circumstances seemed impossible, and that's one reason Ezra and Nehemiah still speak powerfully to us today. Many of us know what it feels like to need restoration. Sometimes it's our faith that needs rebuilding. Sometimes it's our families, our priorities, our churches, or our relationship with God. We may look at the broken places in our lives and wonder if they can ever be restored. Ezra and Nehemiah answer with a resounding yes. The God who restored a ruined city, a broken nation, and a discouraged people is still in the business of restoration today. So as we begin this journey together, let's listen carefully to the lessons of the returning exiles. Their story is more than ancient history. It's a testimony to the faithfulness of God and an invitation to trust Him with the rebuilding work He may be doing in our own lives. Let's begin....Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless...Follow and support me as an independent podcast creator on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless and is part of season 24 of a project to complete an in-depth, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse study of the entire Bible.Follow and support me as an independent podcaster on Patreon.Episode Notes:Let me start with a question that sounds a little uncomfortable, maybe even a little unspiritual: What do I get when I give? When we talk about giving to the Lord's work, we're usually quick to focus on what others receive. A missionary is helped. A ministry moves forward. A need is met. But have you ever stopped to ask what happens to the giver? At first glance, the answer seems obvious. If I give money away, I have less money than I had before. My pocket is a little emptier. So why give at all? Is giving simply about doing the right thing? Is it about the satisfaction of helping others? Or does God have something deeper in mind? In Philippians 4:10-20, Paul thanks the believers in Philippi for a financial gift they sent while he was under house arrest in Rome. But as he does, he reveals something remarkable. He shows us that generosity is not merely a blessing to the receiver. It is also a blessing to the giver. So, as we conclude this season together, let's explore a surprising question: Is it really better to give than to receive?Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless...Follow and support me as an independent podcast creator on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless and is part of season 24 of a project to complete an in-depth, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse study of the entire Bible.Follow and support me as an independent podcaster on Patreon.Episode Notes:When was the last time you disagreed with someone? For most of us, that doesn't take long to answer. Maybe it was your spouse. Maybe a friend. Maybe someone at work. Maybe even someone at church. One person says, "We should do it this way." And another replies, "No, I think there's a better way." Sound familiar? Disagreements are simply part of life. They happen in marriages, in families. They happen in businesses, they happen in communities, and yes, they even happen in churches. Now a disagreement isn't necessarily bad. Sometimes the best ideas emerge because people see things differently. Sometimes a disagreement strengthens a relationship because it forces people to talk honestly and work through important issues. But disagreements can also take a darker turn. What begins as a difference of opinion can become an argument.  An argument can then become a division, and a division can become a disaster. So the real issue isn't whether disagreements occur…. They will. The real issue is: How do we handle them? How do believers disagree without becoming disagreeable? How do Christians work through differences without damaging relationships, and how do we preserve unity without pretending we always agree? As it turns out, the church at Philippi faced exactly that problem. Two godly women had apparently fallen into a disagreement serious enough that Paul addresses it in a letter read publicly before the entire church. From that real-life situation, Paul gives us timeless principles for handling conflict, maintaining unity, and preserving harmony in our relationships...Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless...Follow and support me as an independent podcast creator on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan MailFollow and support me as an independent podcast creator on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonEpisode Notes:If you go to get a job, in many cases, a worker has to be trained how to do that job. They are the ones who follow the one who teaches. If you are learning a trade, you have to serve an apprenticeship to be able to learn the craft. If you are a professional, like a doctor, you must serve an internship where you watch another professional, more experienced, and they, in turn, watch you. But we do this not only in the area of our occupation, but we do it in other areas of our lives as well. As husbands, as wives, as parents, we are aware of the influence our parents have on us.  Sometimes our model comes outside the home. If we are to grow, not just in our profession, not just in our parenting skills, but spiritually, we need a role model to emulate. The problem is there are some really bad role models out there, and it is relatively easy to fall into the rut of following the wrong types of role models.  So maybe we need to ask, what does the wrong model look like, and for that matter, what does a good model look like?Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless...Follow and support me as an independent podcast creator on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update