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The Bible offers God’s wisdom and genuine hope for our daily lives. On LIVE THE BIBLE, join Dr. Wayne Stiles and discover how to apply the Word of God to your life through the practical teaching and application of the Scriptures. The Bible, its lands, and its culture don't have to be confusing or irrelevant. Whether it's personal discouragement, relief from guilt, finding purpose in life or hope for eternity, you’ll hear words to help you truly live the Bible. www.waynestiles.com/podcast
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There is always a next step in your relationship with Jesus Christ. But how do you know what step to take? Thankfully, Jesus tells us. In this episode of Live the Bible, Jesus reveals that no matter how well we know Him, He still has much to teach us about Himself—including how He wants us to grow. Episode Scripture: Mark 8:1-33 Support the show…
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Why do you do what you do? Our motives are the fuel in our tanks. That’s why, when some in Jesus’ day did things with bad motives, He warned them of the dangers of hypocrisy. In this episode of Live the Bible, we’ll look at two questions in Mark 7 that can help us avoid the dangers of hypocrisy in our personal lives— and help us have motives that h…
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Your Christian life isn’t hard. It’s impossible. So impossible, in fact, you cannot do it on your own. But that’s okay. In this episode of Live the Bible, Jesus gave His disciples some impossible commands in Mark 7, and then He taught them how to do them with His help. One of the miracles Jesus performs is the ONLY miracle included in all four gosp…
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God’s grace makes it safe to see ourselves as we really are. That's because we know that regardless of what we see, God will never reject us. That kind of security allows us to listen to God. To truly hear Him... In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at Mark 6 and several conversations Jesus has in Galilee. We'll discover how to hear from God,…
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If you ever wonder why God seems to work in everyone else's life (except yours), the Bible has good news. Here's the truth: Jesus hasn’t forgotten you. How do we know? This episode of Live the Bible introduces us to three people in Mark 5 who interacted with Jesus, and one of them will speak directly to whatever you’re struggling with today. Suppor…
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I don’t know much about your life. But then again, I do. You and I both struggle to trust God for something that feels urgent. And often, we find ourselves feeling swamped. Stuck in a raging storm. In this episode of Live the Bible, we'll look at Mark 4:35-41 where Jesus shows us what to do in the storm of trust— how to find a calm we never knew ex…
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Let’s be honest. Sometimes it seems like the wheels are coming off—both in the world and in our lives. What is God thinking? In this episode of Live the Bible, we'll look at Mark 4:21–34, where Jesus tells us what God is doing when nothing is happening. (Frankly, it’s great to know when God plants potatoes, potatoes will grow. I explain that more i…
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With God, your life can make an amazing difference. That’s right, YOUR life. In this episode of Live the Bible, we'll look at the book of Mark where Jesus shows us that no matter where you are or what you've done, you can always come to God and start fresh—and bear fruit for Him. Support the showWayne Stiles által
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Sometimes those closest to us don’t understand us. Or worse, they don’t accept us at all. In this episode of Live the Bible, Jesus models what to do when we’re misunderstood—and even rejected—by the very people we had hoped would accept us. Christ’s gracious way of responding with truth shows us how God would have us respond, as well as redirects o…
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Ever wonder why God isn’t working in your life as He is in other lives? It’s a common question, but the reality may be far more different than you realize. In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re going to be talking about how God uses whom He chooses. Without exception. In fact, God using you has less to do with your giftedness than it does with y…
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Funny how our expectations are seldom met. Actually, it isn't funny. It can be terribly confusing and discouraging. In this episode of Live the Bible, Jesus helps us understand what to do when you come to a place when life (or even God) has let you down. When that has happened, one of two things is happening. And the solution? It's good news. Suppo…
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Have you ever been around bad company? I don’t mean house guests. I’m referring to those people we choose to hang around—and more importantly why we hang around them. Jesus surprised many in His day by spending time with “bad company.” But His reasons were stellar. In this episode of Live the Bible, we see how Christ’s example gives us the freedom …
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I received an odd prescription from the pharmacy. It was funny, in fact. (I share the story in the opening minutes of this week’s podcast.) Truth be told, God gives what seem like odd prescriptions sometimes when His words make no sense in the real world. In this episode of Live the Bible, we’ll discover what happened when Jesus did that one day, a…
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Who’s on first? The question may make us think of a classic comedy routine. But the question goes deeper when we consider the most important priorities we can chase in life. In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re going to look at “How to Keep First Things First,” and we have Jesus as our model. His example in Mark chapter 1 gives us at least two …
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Whether you’re dealing with personal discouragement, needing relief from guilt, or looking for encouragement and hope for eternity, you’ll hear words to help you truly live the Bible. This episode introduces us to Jesus’ ministry in the gospel of Mark and Christ's wonderful example for us how to live the life God has for us. If you’ve ever felt lik…
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When your life has question marks, God's Word has answers. In this special episode of Live the Bible, we continue a special Q&A session on various topics. These questions range from the afterlife to God's promises and how to discover the truth in the pages of Scripture—and much more. I know you’ll find both the questions and the biblical answers co…
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Good questions need biblical answers. Learning about the Bible is great, but there's something about having your specific questions answered that's even better. It allows you to develop a deeper understanding of a topic that may have been confusing. In this special Q&A episode of Live the Bible, I'm discussing some questions about topics like elect…
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The Lord’s Supper isn’t fast food. And yet, how often we hurriedly tag it to the end of the worship service without really understanding what Communion means. The Lord means for this ordinance to be a very significant experience for you personally. We'll discover how in today’s episode of Live the Bible. Support the show…
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Your baptism was more than a momentary splash. In fact, the ripple effects are still impacting your life today. In this episode of Live the Bible, we're taking a deep dive, as it were, into the ordinance of baptism. Now, before you jump out of the pool and dry off, I know baptism seems like a yawner of a topic—but you’ll be surprised at how relevan…
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Is Jesus really the only way to heaven? Imagine asking that question on the evening news! Although everyone has an opinion, it's God's answer that matters. In fact, the Bible has a question that is far more basic—and it’s the better place to begin. In this episode of Live the Bible, we’ll answer these important questions and why the answer is reall…
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God has a surprising approach to helping us grow. As our Heavenly Father, He takes no delight in our discipline. But He does delight in the results of it. He wants for us new life and hope beyond the futility and frustration of a life of idols. In this episode of Live the Bible, our final study in Leviticus ends on a good note as we see God’s surpr…
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God tells us about the future for good reason. Why? Because hope is critical to our health. In this episode of Live the Bible, we're looking at the Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee and at that godly, driving force that propels us forward–specifically about how to keep going when we want to quit. Let's find out how. Support the show…
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Satisfaction is a journey rather than a destination. This episode of Live the Bible contains the secret to satisfaction. Yep, that sounds like a big promise, but remember: when we get comfortable, we tend to treat important information as irrelevant. We’ll see today that life and death information should never become ho-hum to us. I’ll even tell yo…
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We don’t build statues for people who rest. In today's world, we give kudos to hard work, and taking it easy is just a given. And yet, the Old Testament has some wisdom on how God created rest and created us to NEED it. In this episode of Live the Bible, we'll see an ironic and important truth: You don't have to be on the grind for God to provide. …
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If you think about it, it’s easy to be a grateful person when things are going well. But put a little vinegar in your latte, and all of a sudden, gratitude isn’t the first thing that comes to mind—especially gratitude to God. In this episode of Live the Bible, we'll find some surprises as we look at the Feast of First Fruits. In fact, Leviticus act…
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Silence . . . Many of us struggle with it. Why? When we're in a quiet place, all we have are our thoughts. We have a lot of loops in our minds we'd rather not listen to. So, we grab distractions like social media, Netflix, and games. Anything to avoid the silence. In this episode of Live the Bible, we’ll discover God's provision of peace at the cen…
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How would you define worship? You may find it surprising that more than 40% of people who attend church aren't too sure what the word means! But I'm asking about Monday worship—not just Sunday. In this episode of Live the Bible, we'll look to the book of Leviticus to show us not just what worship is, but what difference it makes to our lives every …
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Our culture is a riptide. I’m talking about that almost irresistible pull the world has on our hearts—those moments when the world’s alternatives to trusting God are easy and available—but deceptive. We know they are lies, so how can we stand strong and live lives of obedience? This episode of Live the Bible will show us how to stay firm in our lov…
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When you seek answers, where do you look? (Besides Google.) It’s tough to break old habits. Whether it’s cultural bias or preconceived notions, many of us struggle to step outside of our comfortable orbits to gain a larger point of view. In this episode of Live the Bible, we'll look at the seemingly outdated customs found in Leviticus 18 and 19 and…
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Can you imagine seeing a list of all your sins? I mean every single sin you have done–and will do? For some of us, we’d be holding a ream of paper the size of a New York phone book! Now imagine all those sins GONE. Every one. In this episode of Live the Bible, we're looking at the good news that God has provided a way for all sins to be gone. We ca…
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Do you know what I find so amazing about God's Word? We can look at an obscure passage written for people in another age and discover a wealth of practical applications we can take and apply to our lives today. And I mean, right now. In this episode of Live the Bible, we're looking at three tough chapters in Leviticus. It may not be obvious at firs…
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Something is missing. For most of the world, feeling “whole” is like trying to squeeze a handful of sand. The harder they clinch, the more grains slip through their fingers. Wholeness is a futile quest. In this episode of Live the Bible, we’ll look at an often confusing part of the Old Testament that talks about people being unclean. (It has nothin…
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Have you noticed how much space the Old Testament devotes to talking about food? Even though the dietary restrictions and kosher laws seem irrelevant for our lives today, there's a lot we can learn from these sections of Scripture. In this episode of Live the Bible, we're looking past the dinner plate to what these words have to do with us. (Spoile…
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Today’s prevailing opinion tells you that as long as you're sincere, you have a seat at God's table. As long as your good deeds outweigh your bad deeds, the Almighty will give you a thumb’s up. But that's not quite right, is it? Jesus’ words, “No one comes to the Father except through me,” may sound restrictive. But if He’s right, His words are act…
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How often do you keep track of other people's mistakes? In today's episode of Live the Bible, I begin by sharing a story I’m not that proud of—when I used to count the mistakes of my English teacher! Yep. Aren’t we glad God doesn't do the same to us? If you’ve ever felt like your many sins keep you distant from God, this episode offers some great, …
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You’ve probably noticed, but balance is never a one-and-done deal. It takes constant focus. And it’s tough work! Oftentimes the decisions and struggles we face each day pull us in every direction, threatening to knock us off the tightrope. But there is good news. God provides a safety net for us so even if we fall, He helps us keep going. If you ne…
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If you’re like me, there is something you'd like to change about yourself or your life. As a society we're obsessed with self-improvement. As Christians, we’re committed to it. Whether it's exercise, dieting, or Bible reading, we're convinced we can do better if only we give it the ol' college try. While there's no shortage of motivation for gettin…
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This week is different. In this special episode of Live the Bible, we celebrate our 200th episode! Here’s just part of the impact we have seen: 380,000+ downloads 162 countries 11,000+ cities But the true impact comes from God changing lives. That’s why this week our listeners have the microphone instead of me! You’ll get to hear in their own voice…
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Here’s a tough question.. What one problem in your life, if it were solved today, would make everything better? We tend to focus on symptoms (pain points) rather than on root causes. We want to fix the problems we feel rather than what causes those problems. In this episode of Live the Bible, we will dig past the surface symptoms to get to a root q…
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When someone does us a favor, we tend to feel obligated to pay back the kindness. It's just part of who we are. It's gratitude. Yet when it comes to God's favor on us, we face a debt we can never repay. So what can we do to express gratitude? This episode of Live the Bible teaches us how to respond to the overwhelming favor God has lavished on us. …
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God is love. But He is more than that. The same Bible also teaches that our Lord is a God of wrath. He loves sinners, but hates sin. So how does God choose which attribute to act on—love or wrath? And how can we know if God accepts us—for sure? To discover the answer, this episode of Live the Bible takes us to a surprising place: the Old Testament …
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Good questions deserve biblical answers. In our last episode of Live the Bible, we shared a special "Questions and Answers" episode with so many questions we're adding a Part 2! These questions ask about the Christian life, the Bible, and problems with understanding certain head-scratching Scriptures. We'll examine each good question and offer a bi…
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The Bible tells us all we need to know, but not all we want to know. (Like, why can’t we have a little less about genealogies and more about raising teenagers?) In this special Q&A episode, I'm going to answer some listener-submitted questions about the Bible and about how to live the Bible. Because that’s what it’s all about, isn’t it? Support the…
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Feeling guilty feels bad. Horrible, actually. We've all done things we regret. But a surprising number of people feel like they're living life with dirty hands. A constant, low-grade guilt. The world's solution is to do good things in order to offset the bad. But maybe you've noticed, no matter how much good we do—it doesn't erase the bad. In this …
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Parenting is tough work. But so is having parents! Many of us grew up with a mixed bag of experiences that hurt a whole lot. And while our upbringing certainly shaped our lives, it doesn't define us. Only God defines us. This episode of Live the Bible shows us how Josiah walked with God in spite of his terrible home life. We see how we can break fr…
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Your property probably has a fence—and for good reason. A fence acts mostly as a boundary, letting someone know to stay in or to stay out. God's Word is like a fence too—and for good reason. In this episode of Live the Bible, we see a man who didn't just ignore the fences of God's law, he tore them down! King Manasseh was the worst king that Judah …
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The most common command in the Bible is no big surprise. "Fear not." Easy to say, but tough work to do. Truthfully, some of us don't know how we'll react to fear until we're actually afraid. King Hezekiah had plenty to fear. He faced a situation where fear was the most natural response, and yet—he found strength in God. How? Well that's the million…
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I'll be honest: I'm a recovering people-pleaser. Even though we all have a need to be loved and accepted, many of us will search far and wide to find that acceptance. Sometimes too far. In this episode of Live the Bible, we meet a man named Joash who was, at his core, a people-pleaser. The life of Joash shows us how we can fear God more than fear p…
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Take a guess how many advertisements you saw yesterday? Believe it or not, the average person sees up to 10,000 ads per day. That rapid-fire barrage of marketing hardly helps us stay content with what we have! In this episode of Live the Bible, we're opening to 1 Kings 21 to learn from Ahab and Jezebel, an infamous power couple whose greed offers u…
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What's your biggest fear? If you're like most people, it's the fear beneath the fear that looms so large. Thankfully, God sees even deeper than that. In this episode of Live the Bible, we're talking about how to respond when you're facing an unexpected fear, looking to King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20 for our example to follow. He wasn't perfect…
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