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.
Episodes
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Build Your Bible Habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 31 on the 31st etc.). Here's a verse from chapter 31, teaching us that the virtuous woman chooses her words carefully:
"She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness." (Proverbs 31:26)
A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs is on the left sidebar on Podbean:
Keep the Heart Audio Proverbs Library
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Build Your Bible Habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 29 on the 29th etc.). Here's a verse from chapter 29, warning us that flattery could be a trap:
"A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet." (Proverbs 29:5)
A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs is on the left sidebar on Podbean:
Keep the Heart Audio Proverbs Library
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Build Your Bible Habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 27 on the 27th etc.). Here's a verse from chapter 27, reminding us that it is better to have an honest and godly friend speaking truth to us:
"Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful." (Proverbs 27:6)
A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs is on the left sidebar on Podbean:
Keep the Heart Audio Proverbs Library
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Build Your Bible Habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 24 on the 24th etc.). Here's a verse from chapter 24, teaching us that hard times test our strength:
"If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small." (Proverbs 24:10)
A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs is on the left sidebar on Podbean:
Keep the Heart Audio Proverbs Library
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Build Your Bible Habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 22 on the 22nd etc.). Here's a verse from chapter 22, emphasizing the importance of a having and maintaining a "good name" (reputation):
"A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold." (Proverbs 22:1)
A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs is on the left sidebar on Podbean:
Keep the Heart Audio Proverbs Library
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Is social media your Bible?” The topic for this episode was born out the realization that the dramatic increase of biblical illiteracy is directly related to the dramatically addictive popularity of social media. It’s such a rabbit hole, isn’t it?
Now before you worry that I’m about to bash social media, relax. That would be insincere on my part, since Keep the Heart has a presence on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. With all technology, there is a positive use and a negative use. It’s not the technology that abuses us; we abuse technology.
We often get to choose the influencers in our lives, and while there’s nothing inherently wrong with admiring social media voices, we risk losing a balanced perspective when the diet of our minds is mostly made up of junk food. Let’s look at four indicators that you may have allowed yourself to drift into a zone where cultural influences have become time-consuming dictators of your life, and what you can do about it.
Ponder the Path by Francie Taylor
Stunning Olive Petal KJV Compact Bible
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Build Your Bible Habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 17 on the 17th etc.). Here's a verse from chapter 17, reminding us that friendship is not an on-and-off relationship: "A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." (Proverbs 17:17)
A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs is on the left sidebar on Podbean:
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Build Your Bible Habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 15 on the 15th etc.). Here's a verse from chapter 15, reminding us that it is easier to receive a "soft answer" than a harsh one: "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." (Proverbs 15:1)
A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs is on the left sidebar on Podbean:
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from the previous season.
This week’s episode, “Minimizing Strife at Family Gatherings,” was a popular favorite in December 2021 when it first aired. The three suggestions in this episode are practical and based on the everyday things that tend to come up. Things like this: Someone wants to debate at the dinner table. Or maybe Mom tried to recreate a restaurant experience with a meal that left her exhausted from all the prep. Or perhaps you have guests that have special requests and you were caught off guard. Regardless of how the strife occurs, we can have a plan to diffuse it if we’re prepared.
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Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
Sister Friends by Francie Taylor
This Liberty of Yours by Tim Zacharias
Ponder the Path: 31-Day Bible-Habit-Building Devotional by Francie Taylor
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Build Your Bible Habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 10 on the 10th etc.). Here's a verse from chapter 10, teaching us that it's a good thing to put the tongue on a budget, using words wisely: "In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise." (Proverbs 10:19)
A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs is on the left sidebar on Podbean:
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Build Your Bible Habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 8 on the 8th etc.). Here's a verse from chapter 8, proving that wisdom has matchless value: "For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it." (Proverbs 8:11)
A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs is on the left sidebar on Podbean:
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from the previous season.
This week’s episode, “What to Do About Self-Inflicted Trouble,” takes a compassionate look at what to do when we’ve blown it in life, either carelessly or accidentally. It's easy to create messes in life, but the cleanup can really cost us. We aren’t the first! The Bible is full of examples of people who made questionable decisions that were very costly. If you’re in a stressful situation that you have caused, this Teachback will provide some useful insights and suggestions.
Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
Heart Conditions--ICU" Bible Study Series by Francie Taylor
Secret Doubts by Tim Zacharias
Ponder the Path: 31-Day Bible-Habit-Building Devotional by Francie Taylor
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Build Your Bible Habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 3 on the 3rd, etc.). Here's a verse for the day, reminding us that wisdom blesses our lives: "Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding." (Proverbs 3:13)
A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs is on the left sidebar on Podbean:
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Build Your Bible Habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter one on the 1st, etc.). Here's a passage to ponder for the day, showing us that the end result of listening to God is a quiet and peaceable life: "For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil." (Proverbs 1:32-33)
A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs is on the left sidebar on Podbean:
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
I’ve been asked an unusual question more than once, and I know that it’s in part because I’m a widow. Here’s the question: Francie, aren’t you tired of being alone? My response is simple: First, God never leaves me alone, but my additional response is this: I don’t focus on what I don’t have.
Gratitude is underrated, but it’s priceless. A person who has mastered the “gratitude attitude” has discovered true appreciation for life in the current form. It’s a beautiful place to live, and it erases the struggle of always wishing we were somewhere else, or with someone else, or that we had something else. Getting to the place where our hearts are intentionally grateful requires at least three key elements: godliness with contentment, thankfulness, and a transformed mind. These elements help lead us to that peaceful place of gratitude.
Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
Call Upon Him: An Examination of Prayers Throughout Scripture by Kathy Ashley
Heart Conditions--from the Popular "ICU" Bible Study Series by Francie Taylor
Ponder the Path: 31-Day Bible-Habit-Building Devotional by Francie Taylor
Olive Petal Snap-flap KJV Compact Bible
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Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Build Your Bible Habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 26 on the 26th, etc.). Here's the verse for the day, warning us that being contentious creates problems in our relationships: "As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife." (Proverbs 26:21)
A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs is on the left sidebar on Podbean:
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Build Your Bible Habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 24 on the 24th, etc.). Here's a verse for the day, reminding us that wisdom from God's Word builds strength: "A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength." (Proverbs 24:5)
A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs is on the left sidebar on Podbean:
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from the previous season. This week’s episode, “The Empty Chair and Other Firsts of Grief,” has been downloaded by people all over the world. We are far more familiar with loved ones passing than we were prior to 2020, and it has changed the structure of many people’s lives.
As a person very familiar with the empty chair, it is my prayer that this episode will provide help to those who are in their season of firsts. Whether you’re listening again or for the first time, you are not alone. In fact, here's a comforting verse reminding us of this truth, found in John 14:18:
"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you."
IT'S BACK: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions
Call Upon Him: An Examination of Prayers Throughout Scripture by Kathy Ashley
Heart Conditions--from the Popular "ICU" Bible Study Series
Great Gift Idea: One-of-a-Kind Rose Gold Compact Bible
Ponder the Path: 31-Day Bible-Habit-Building Devotional
Shop the Mall of Keep the Heart!
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Build Your Bible Habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 19 on the 19th, etc.). Here's a verse for the day, encouraging us to take care of our souls: "He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good." (Proverbs 19:8)
A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs is on the left sidebar on Podbean:
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Build Your Bible habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 17 on the 17th, etc.). Here's a verse for the day, inspiring us to invest in our friendships: "A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." (Proverbs 17:17)
A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs chapters are listed in the left sidebar here on Podbean: Keep the Heart Audio Proverbs Library
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from the previous season. This week’s episode, “Reducing Anxiety Through Spiritual Exercises,” is in the top ten most downloaded episodes to date.
My battle with anxiety began during my husband’s journey through cancer. The anxiety increased to hazardous levels within hours after my Norman’s passing, landing me in the emergency room with symptoms that mimicked a heart attack. Anxiety has been well-documented to cause both emotional and physical problems. Is there any good thing that can come from this affliction?
Here's one good outcome: people who go through the stressful journey of anxiety often become caring, compassionate resources for others.
I quietly wrestled with this beast for over a year, until the Lord heard my cries and taught me some pivotal truths from His Word. These lessons became exercises for me that I still practice today. I do realize that anxiety doesn't have quick fixes, but there are some practices that we can engage to bring our emotions back out of the danger zone. This episode covers four spiritual exercises that have proven to be helpful in reducing anxiety.
IT'S BACK: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions
Heart Conditions--from the Popular "ICU" Bible Study Series
Great Gift Idea: One-of-a-Kind Rose Gold Compact Bible
Ponder the Path: 31-Day Bible-Habit-Building Devotional
NEW BOOK: Secret Doubts: Working Through Unspoken Unbelief by Tim Zacharias
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Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Build Your Bible habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 12 on the 12th, etc.). Here's a verse for the day, reminding us that the truly "best life" is defined by God: "In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death." (Proverbs 12:28)
A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs chapters are listed in the left sidebar here on Podbean: Keep the Heart Audio Proverbs Library
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Build Your Bible habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 10 on the 10th, etc.). Here's a verse for the day, reminding us to keep our tongues on a budget (we don't need to say everything we're thinking): "In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise." (Proverbs 10:19)
A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs chapters are listed in the left sidebar here on Podbean: Keep the Heart Audio Proverbs Library
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Today’s episode is for anyone who has blown it accidentally with an “I didn’t mean it that way” statement. It happens, and when it does, there will be drama. The key is to make it a short drama. We already know that an apology is in order when we’ve said something that hurt another person, but there’s more that we can do. Listen in for three practices to employ when you’ve said something that has gotten you into trouble.
Heart Conditions--from the Popular "ICU" Bible Study Series
Great Gift Idea: One-of-a-Kind Rose Gold Compact Bible
Ponder the Path: 31-Day Bible-Habit-Building Devotional
NEW BOOK: Secret Doubts: Working Through Unspoken Unbelief by Tim Zacharias
Shop the Mall of Keep the Heart!
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Build Your Bible habit with the popular daily Proverb system. Read one Proverb daily, corresponding with the day of the month (chapter 5 on the 5th, etc.). Here's a verse for the day, reminding us that God sees our lives: "For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings." (Proverbs 5:21)
A convenient list of the Audio Proverbs chapters are listed in the left sidebar here on Podbean: Keep the Heart Audio Proverbs Library