Life has issues, and the Bible has the answers. Francie Taylor teaches the relevance of Scripture to daily life through these brief Bible application studies.
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Welcome back to Build Your Bible Habit! By listening to a daily chapter from Proverbs, you growing in wisdom and understanding as you immerse your soul in the Word of God. Life has so many issues. Gratefully, the Bible has the answers. Our job is to apply them.
Here's a verse for the week:
"A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath." (Proverbs 21:14)
Apply it: There are times when we have run-ins with people, and often these times are accidental. When you know that someone has been hurt or offended by something that you did or said, apologize sincerely and give them a "gift in secret." It could be a gift card to the grocery store, or a bag of their favorite coffee beans. The "gift in secret" principle is not a bribe. It's a bridge to reconciliation. Try it.
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Apply: Living What We Learn-A 31-Day Devotional
Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
FOR COUPLES: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
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Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Have you ever referred someone for biblical counseling and they said, “Oh I tried that and it didn’t work for me”? They may have had a counselor who was new, or who was untrained, or didn’t know how to apply scripture appropriately. This happens, but it is not always the case. If the person seeking counseling is expecting an “instant oatmeal” solution, they will be disappointed.
Biblical counseling uses the Bible to bring solutions to the issues of life. Life has so many issues, and fortunately, the Bible has the answers. What biblical counseling does is it points a person to the all-sufficient Word of God to solve problems.
This episode examines things that make biblical counseling less effective, along with suggestions to turn that around. Let’s consider four reasons why biblical counseling may not work, with a goal of improving the outcome.
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Rose Gold LeatherTouch KJV Bible
Apply: Living What We Learn-A 31-Day Devotional
Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
FOR COUPLES: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
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Monday Apr 06, 2026
Monday Apr 06, 2026
Welcome back to Build Your Bible Habit, where you can listen to a chapter of Proverbs in under five minutes. Chapter seven is a tough one. If you're a daily Proverb reader, you already know this. The first four verses sound like "walk the talk" instructions, but then the chapter pivots to a very dark story about a young man "void of understanding" (he lacked wisdom) and the "strange woman" (she was not this young man's wife).
Did you ever wonder about the life of the woman in this chapter? I often do, as every life has a history. Listen to Proverbs 7 with a heart devoted to avoiding the snares outlined in this chapter. Whether you are a man or a woman, the warnings are for everyone.
"Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth." (Proverbs 7:24)
"Be Like Jesus" T-Shirt in a variety of sizes
Seaside Treasures Framed Shell Art
Rose Gold LeatherTouch KJV Bible
Apply: Living What We Learn-A 31-Day Devotional
Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
FOR COUPLES: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
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Monday Mar 30, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from previous seasons. This week's episode is another one that had thousands of downloads. People were and are concerned with what looks like another silent pandemic: the virus of backsliding. To backslide is to turn back or to "apostasize," which is the act of turning away from one's faith. It's not a good plan.
Whether you're experiencing this yourself or you are concerned for someone who appears to be struggling with their faith, this episode examines symptoms and provides suggestions for restoration. Previously aired in 2021 as we were coming through the COVID-19 pandemic. A lot of people struggled when church was closed or limited to live streaming. Some of that damage still lingers today.
"The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself." (Proverbs 14:14)
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For Daily Proverb Readers: Apply: Living What We Learn-A 31-Day Devotional
Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
FOR COUPLES: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
What Do I Have to Lose: A 50-Day Devotional (Book Two) by Janice Wolfe
From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton
Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley
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Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Welcome back to Build Your Bible Habit, where you can build wisdom, develop a deeper closeness with God through His Word, and feed your soul all within less than five minutes!
The word "wisdom" appears 234 times in the Bible, and three of those verses are in Proverbs chapter 24. Here's a wisdom passage for your week:
"My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off." (Proverbs 24:13-14)
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For Daily Proverb Readers: Apply: Living What We Learn-A 31-Day Devotional
Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
FOR COUPLES: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
What Do I Have to Lose: A 50-Day Devotional (Book Two) by Janice Wolfe
From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton
Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley
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Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
When someone you love is dying, it is a complicated and often emotional time, and yet we aren’t always fully aware that the person is really leaving us until those final hours. Whether we’re holding onto hope for a miracle or we’re just too wrapped up in caregiving to recognize where we are, there are mingled and sometimes confusing things going on in our hearts and minds.
What can we do when it seems that someone we love is dying? These five points are based on personal experience, and while these are not a complete list of things to do or say, this episode will provide practical and hopefully helpful suggestions.
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For Daily Proverb Readers: Apply: Living What We Learn-A 31-Day Devotional
Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
FOR COUPLES: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
What Do I Have to Lose: A 50-Day Devotional (Book Two) by Janice Wolfe
From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton
Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley
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Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Welcome back to Build Your Bible Habit, where you can listen to a daily chapter from the book of Proverbs in under five minutes!
You will notice a difference as you start applying what you're learning to your daily situations. When we have more wisdom, we make fewer messes. That doesn't mean we'll have trouble-free lives. It just means that we'll be better at handling the issues as they arise.
God has a way that He wants us to live, and it brings us strength.
"The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity." (Proverbs 10:29)
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For Daily Proverb Readers: Apply: Living What We Learn-A 31-Day Devotional
Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
FOR COUPLES: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
What Do I Have to Lose: A 50-Day Devotional (Book Two) by Janice Wolfe
From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton
Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley
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Monday Mar 02, 2026
Monday Mar 02, 2026
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from previous seasons. We went into the Wayback Machine of our first season for this episode!
Were you born again later in life as I was? This episode will be relatable, but even if that's not your story, you may find some helpful observations that you can share with someone you know who became a believer in their late teens or adult years.
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For Daily Proverb Readers: Apply: Living What We Learn-A 31-Day Devotional
Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
FOR COUPLES: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
What Do I Have to Lose: A 50-Day Devotional (Book Two) by Janice Wolfe
From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton
Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley
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Monday Feb 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
Welcome back to Build Your Bible Habit! Chapter 24 is a "wisdom walk." In fact, Proverbs 24:5 tells us that a wise man has strength: "A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength." Building your Bible habit is also building your strength through increased wisdom!
A Proverbs-based tool for building your Bible habit: Apply: Living What We Learn-A 31-Day Devotional
Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
FOR COUPLES: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
What Do I Have to Lose: A 50-Day Devotional (Book Two) by Janice Wolfe
From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton
Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley
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Monday Feb 16, 2026
Monday Feb 16, 2026
You have a new roommate named “Anxiety” and you never invited her to live with you. If one more thing goes wrong, you don’t think you can take it. The circumstances in your life seem to be ganging up on you.
But wait a minute. Is it the circumstances or is it something or someone else? Circumstances get way too much credit for the lack of peace. The real problem is often closer to home. It’s the person in the mirror.
And we all have a person in the mirror, so this episode isn’t pointing fingers or playing the blame game. I am included in the list of suspects! We all tend to do things that rob our lives of peace, and it is often unintended. Busy people have the tendency to make mistakes faster! We’re flying through life, trying to cram as much into each day as possible before going to bed. And then we wake up, lather, rinse, and repeat.
Disturbing our own peace is a habit worth losing. This is a practical episode looking into three common areas where we tend to cause personal disturbances. You already know these things, but reminders often spark changes that were waiting to happen. Let’s consider three things we can check and change to restore and protect the peace that God wants us to have.
Book Mentioned in this episode: Apply: Living What We Learn-A 31-Day Devotional
Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
FOR COUPLES: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
What Do I Have to Lose: A 50-Day Devotional (Book Two) by Janice Wolfe
From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton
Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley
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Monday Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Welcome back to Build Your Bible Habit. Listening to a daily Proverb is a practice that will increase your Bible reading and your wisdom. God uses Proverbs to teach us practical skills for daily living.
Here's a verse from Proverbs 10, reminding us that love is willing to overlook offenses: "Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins." (Proverbs 10:12)
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Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
FOR COUPLES: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
What Do I Have to Lose: A 50-Day Devotional (Book Two) by Janice Wolfe
From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton
Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley
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Monday Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where you'll hear the most popular episodes from previous seasons. This week's episode from Season Two was recorded by my favorite stand-in, radio host Janice Wolfe from eleven2one. You will want your Bible for this episode, and hopefully you will treasure your Bible to a greater degree after listening to this inspiring time with Janice. Special music by the gifted Jennifer Skaw at the end, and links below.
"I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word." (Psalm 119:16)
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Welcome back to Build Your Bible Habit. This is a habit that you'll never want to break. The practical wisdom from daily Proverbs equips us to walk in wisdom, making us better in handling the multiple decisions and interactions that come our way. God left us a GOLD MINE in His Word, and all we need to do is read it and apply it to our lives. The peace of God is not related to our circumstances. It is a result of walking with Him.
Friendship is one of many areas touched on in Proverbs 27, and verse 17 gives us a chance to consider friendship from two angles: the kind of friends we choose and the kind of friend that we are to others. God meant for us to keep each other spiritually sharp. Here's a great reminder verse for the week:
"Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." (Proverbs 27:17)
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BIBLE STUDY GROUPS: ICU: In Christ Unconditionally-Heart Conditions
Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
FOR COUPLES: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
What Do I Have to Lose: A 50-Day Devotional (Book Two) by Janice Wolfe
From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton
Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley
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Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Welcome to an unusual episode on Keep the Heart. This episode, "When You Can't Find the Bed of Roses," was inspired by an email from a disillusioned letter writer.
This young woman who wrote the email made this statement: “I feel like I was told before marriage, growing up, in my teens, and as a young adult, that living the Christian life is wonderful, and a bed of roses.”
The key phrase in her statement is this: “I feel like…”
Feelings are not the same as facts, and there are times when what we hear and how we perceive it are not the same. I am grateful that this writer did not say, “Someone told me that the Christian life would be a bed of roses.” Still, somehow this young woman got a faulty impression.
This episode is dedicated to the young woman who sent the email, and anyone else who has discovered that the Christian life is not what you thought it would be. You may want to grab your journal to jot some notes. The email is being used as the basis for this episode with permission, and the letter writer remains anonymous. You may hear some things that you've been wondering about as well.
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Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
FOR COUPLES: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
BIBLE STUDY GROUPS: ICU: In Christ Unconditionally-Heart Conditions
What Do I Have to Lose: A 50-Day Devotional (Book Two) by Janice Wolfe
From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton
Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Welcome back to Build Your Bible Habit, where you can listen to a chapter of Proverbs in under five minutes! The practical book of Proverbs is an excellent way to draw closer to God while learning how to walk in wisdom. God uses the wisdom of His Word to guide and instruct us. This is especially helpful when we face situations that are puzzling or unexpected.
Here's a verse from today's chapter reminding us of the importance of having spiritually wise friends: "He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed." (Proverbs 13:20)
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Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
FOR COUPLES: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
BIBLE STUDY GROUPS: ICU: In Christ Unconditionally-Heart Conditions
What Do I Have to Lose: A 50-Day Devotional (Book Two) by Janice Wolfe
From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton
Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Welcome to the podcast at Keep the Heart! We're so glad that you're a listener, and we're prayerfully preparing new episodes for 2026. This Trailer gives the details.
Watch for new episodes monthly, rotating with Teachback Tuesdays and Build Your Bible Habit. Here's a great theme verse for the year:
"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Proverbs 4:23)
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Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
FOR COUPLES: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
BIBLE STUDY GROUPS: ICU: In Christ Unconditionally-Heart Conditions
What Do I Have to Lose: A 50-Day Devotional (Book Two) by Janice Wolfe
From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton
Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Welcome back to Build Your Bible Habit, where you can listen to a chapter of Proverbs in under five minutes! We've been hearing from listeners who have kept up this habit, and are seeing God transform their lives. It's by design. God's Word is transformative when we read and apply the principles.
Keep this habit up, and you will experience the blessings and benefits of handling life's matters wisely. Daily Proverbs is a habit that increases your wisdom and understanding, making life calm even in the midst of storms.
"Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him." (Proverbs 30:5)
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Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
FOR COUPLES: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
BIBLE STUDY GROUPS: ICU: In Christ Unconditionally-Heart Conditions
What Do I Have to Lose: A 50-Day Devotional (Book Two) by Janice Wolfe
From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton
Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Welcome to the Christmas week edition of Keep the Heart. This reading of Luke chapter two is a long-held tradition in many homes, and it is a wonderful way to place the focus on the Christ of Christmas.
The birth of Jesus marked the birth of our Saviour. He came into this world as the Sinless One on a mission, and because He died, we have the gift of eternal life. Do your children know that the tradition of gift-giving is related to the greatest gift ever given? Christmas is not celebrating us. It’s honoring Christ. We could say that Jesus is the most ignored Birthday Guest of Honor ever to walk this earth! Let’s overrule the commercial focus on getting and turn the focus on being sacrificial givers, just like Jesus.
After Christmas when so many things go on sale, this would be a great time to purchase items to donate to local food banks, clothing closets, homeless shelters, and other charitable organizations. Include gospel tracts with the donations. You never know who may read that tract and receive the ultimate gift of salvation.
Here’s a great closing verse reminding us why Jesus came to this earth. It’s in Luke 19:10, which says this: "For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost."
Christmas blessings to you and your loved ones.
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Ponder the Path 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
Sister Friends by Francie Taylor
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NEW: The Counting Tree by Jennifer Arrington
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Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Welcome back to Build Your Bible Habit, where you can listen to a chapter from the practical and life-improving book of Proverbs in under five minutes. People tend to start cutting things out of their lives when overly busy. One of the worst things to cut is your time in the Bible. God gave us instructions for navigating the issues of life, but if we aren't reading His Word, we won't know what He said.
You probably have a lot to do, but even if you don't, it is still a good idea to commit your plans to God and ask Him to establish your thoughts. Here's a related reminder verse to consider: "Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established." (Proverbs 16:3)
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Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
Ponder the Path 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
Sister Friends by Francie Taylor
NEW: Hope Endures: A Biography of Faith by Jennifer Arrington
NEW: The Counting Tree by Jennifer Arrington
NEW: Seaside Treasures Framed Shell Art
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Welcome to TEACHBACK TUESDAY! When "Self-Control Exercises" first aired back in Season One/March 2021, the timing was "accidentally on purpose." March is right about that time when many are abandoning their 3-month-old New Year's Resolutions. Now we're replaying it in December, when almost all temperance has been tossed out the car window while going through the drive-through to grab a jumbo meal after spending too much money shopping!
Temperance, AKA "self-control" is unnatural for us. We want what we want and fast. This impatience leads to indulgences that end up costing us in ways we don't want to pay. If you need to work on ruling over the toddler in your adult body, this episode has ideas to help you to gain victories.
God wants us to master temperance, and so He trains us through the everyday "pop quizzes" that he allows into our lives. This episode covers three self-control exercises we can practice to cultivate the vital fruit of temperance.
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Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
Ponder the Path 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
Sister Friends by Francie Taylor
NEW: Hope Endures: A Biography of Faith by Jennifer Arrington
NEW: The Counting Tree by Jennifer Arrington
NEW: Seaside Treasures Framed Shell Art
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Welcome back to Build Your Bible Habit, your audio Proverbs series! Scientists disagree about how long it takes to build a good habit, with estimates ranging from 21 days to months! What that really means is this: they don't know the answer.
God knows this: If we continue to read and eventually study His Word, applying what we learn as we grow, we will be transformed and improved habits will follow. God's key tool of transformation is missing when we're not in His Word. You renew your mind through the renewing power of the Bible. If you are tired of making messes in your life and dealing with the cleanup, it's time for change. Building your Bible habit will help!
"For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding." (Proverbs 2:6)
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Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
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NEW: Hope Endures: A Biography of Faith by Jennifer Arrington
NEW: The Counting Tree by Jennifer Arrington
From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton
Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley
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Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from previous seasons. This week's episode, "The Empty Chair and Other Firsts of Grief" is one that we replay every couple of years to make it easier to find in the podcast library. Every year, someone is going through the shock and disorientation of having a loved one pass away. Life on this side of Heaven is changed and our souls are marked by these losses in ways that words fail to describe.
If you or someone you know is going through their "firsts" after the passing of a loved one, we hope that this episode will help.
"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." (John 14:18)
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Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
NEW: Seaside Treasures Framed Shell Art
NEW: Hope Endures: A Biography of Faith by Jennifer Arrington
BIBLE STUDY GROUPS: ICU: In Christ Unconditionally-Heart Conditions
NEW: The Counting Tree by Jennifer Arrington
From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton
Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Welcome back to Build Your Bible Habit, where you can listen to a chapter of Proverbs in under five minutes. Reading along as you listen is also a great habit. The Word of God is instructional, and the book of Proverbs is practical enough to apply to everyday situations.
Here's an example: Suppose a friend comes to you and asks what you think of taking medication for depression. Do you just jump in and answer according to your personal opinion, or do you ask enough questions to understand the "why" behind the problem? When we attempt to help people solve surface issues rather than root problems, we are not helping. Proverbs 18: 13 is a great reminder verse, guiding us to ask more questions rather than just blurting out an opinion:
"He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him." (Proverbs 18:13)
God makes life make sense.
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Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
NEW: Seaside Treasures Framed Shell Art
NEW: Hope Endures: A Biography of Faith by Jennifer Arrington
BIBLE STUDY GROUPS: ICU: In Christ Unconditionally-Heart Conditions
NEW: The Counting Tree by Jennifer Arrington
From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton
Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from previous seasons. This week's episode, "Food Won't Fix That Problem," was a chart-topper and I think I may know why. A lot of people struggle with unhealthy food habits, but they're not sure what to do about it.
Whether you are a stress eater or you are eating for other reasons unrelated to hunger or health, this episode will help you examine your habits. As mentioned when this podcast first aired, if we learn recognize the times when we’re eating for reasons other than hunger, we can make changes.
Let's explore three common reasons why we eat when we’re not hungry, and what we can do instead.
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Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
NEW: Seaside Treasures Framed Shell Art
NEW: Hope Endures: A Biography of Faith by Jennifer Arrington
BIBLE STUDY GROUPS: ICU: In Christ Unconditionally-Heart Conditions
NEW: The Counting Tree by Jennifer Arrington
From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton
Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley
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Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Welcome back to Build Your Bible Habit! The entire book of Proverbs can be read in a month, since it has 31 chapters. After three months, you will find that you are drawn to Bible reading, which leads to deeper Bible study. The practical applications found in Proverbs make it a very effective for inspiring spiritual growth.
Life is better when we live it God's way. Here's a verse for your week from Proverbs Chapter 4: "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding." (Proverbs 4:7)
You will never have too much wisdom.
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Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
NEW: Hope Endures: A Biography of Faith by Jennifer Arrington
BIBLE STUDY GROUPS: ICU: In Christ Unconditionally-Heart Conditions
NEW: The Counting Tree by Jennifer Arrington
From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton
Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley