The Word for Everyday Disciples with Dave DeSelm is a weekly podcast bringing biblical teaching to everyday people in ways they can understand and put into practice.
Join us as we unpack Paul’s heartfelt letter to the Philippians, written from prison but overflowing with joy, gratitude, and hope. We’ll dive into themes of partnership in the gospel, finding purpose in every circumstance, and living with boldness for Christ.
So, grab your Bible, a notebook, and maybe even a cup of coffee as we begin this journey through Philippians. Get ready to be inspired by Paul’s message of unwavering faith and unshakable joy, no matter what life throws your way.
James challenges us to be hearers and doers of God’s Word. If we fail to do so, we will eventually end up “being polluted by the world.” And one way that will be manifested is that we will speak and relate to others with prejudice and partiality.
Read MoreGod’s Word is timeless and transformational. Through its inspired words, the Holy Spirit will mark those of us who live in the 21st century just as He did those disciples who lived in the 1st century.
Read MoreThis message is about divorce. Not the kind that separates husbands and wives. Rather, it’s the divorce between hearing the Word of God and doing it.
Read MoreOur culture tends to believe that a person is lucky if they’re wealthy and unlucky if they’re not. But in these verses, James is saying that the true status of God’s people cannot be determined simply by their finances.
Read MoreThere’s a big difference between faith and foolishness. That is why we need wisdom. How do we get wisdom?
Read MoreThe book of James was written to followers of Jesus who had been “scattered” by the threat of persecution. James knew that unless he helped these young believers gain a different perspective on their trials and tribulations, they might compromise their commitment.
Read MoreOur world is weary of “noun” Christians. It’s looking for “verb” Christians – people who will walk the walk, not just talk the talk. But how can you move to a life that goes beyond belief?
Read MoreFeelings of inadequacy have sidelined so many people in the Kingdom of God. Whether because of past failures, poor self-esteem, or too many put-downs, they’ve concluded they could never make a difference.
Read MoreLoss is a part of life. Some losses are natural, even predictable. But there are other losses that are unnatural and unexpected. These “catastrophic losses” change your life forever.
Read MoreHow big is your God? This is an important question because… the way you live will be the consequence of the size of your God.
Read More
