The Bible For Busy People
Do you find the chaos and noise of the world getting you down? Time to turn up the voice of God in your life! Join Jenn Schultz for a mini-bible study podcast each weekday. In 7 minutes or less, you’ll dive into God’s Word and come up refreshed and ready for the next thing on your to do list. We know you can find 7 minutes a day to stop and soak in God's truth! You can totally connect with Jesus on your commute, during your lunch break, in the school pickup line, while you’re doing the dishes, or at the...
Integrity - Standing Firm - 1 Thessalonians 2
Who's the most "what you see is what you get" person you know? This is the kind of person who doesn't tell little white lies, doesn't say one thing and mean another, shows up when they say they will. That kind of person we would say has integrity. Today's scripture talks a lot about integrity. Let's dig into it.
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Testimony - Standing Firm - 1 Thessalonians 1
When was the last time you wrote or read a letter? It feels like an old-fashioned ritual now, but in an age of hot takes and short posts, I love the idea of going back to telling stories and sharing our hearts in the written word. This week we're going to read one of the earliest texts in the New Testament, a letter from Paul.
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Forgiving - Hello My Name Is - Exodus 34
There is so much depth to the word "forgive" in Hebrew. It means accept, advance, arise, able to, armor, and even more significantly, "to lift, carry, or take". It has to do with physical lifting, bearing burdens, worship, oath-taking, pastoral care, and of course, forgiveness and atonement. This puts a whole new light around Matthew 11:28-30 - “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest..."
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Abounding in Love - Hello My Name Is - Exodus 34
When have you found yourself having more than enough? The word "abounding" in Hebrew is rab (rahv), meaning abundant, enough, exceedingly, full, great, multitude, populous, often, plenteous... God is abundant in love, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, and truth. God is worthy of honor and praise. God's love for us is safe. Soak in these truths today.
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Slow to Anger - Hello My Name Is - Exodus 34
Something motherhood has changed in me is my reaction time - Like when my kid who has food allergies and is about to try something new. I'm quick to stop the eating and check the package. Or when my toddler is nearing something unsafe. And also, I can be quick to get upset too. Thankfully, our Heavenly Father is NOT quick to get angry - That's one of the first things He says when identifying himself to Moses in Exodus 34:5-7.
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Compassionate and Gracious - Hello My Name Is - Exodus 34
What adjectives you would use to describe yourself? How do you think God describes himself? I used to think the first words would be something like, "powerful, just, jealous". Exodus 34:5-7 tells us that the FIRST adjectives God uses to describe himself are compassionate and gracious.
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YHWH - Hello My Name Is - Exodus 34
How do you introduce yourself? Maybe with your name, job, or something you love. It’s how we let others know who we are. But have you ever wondered how God introduces Himself? In Exodus 34, God tells Moses exactly who He is.
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Self-Control - Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5
When’s the last time you had to practice some real self-discipline or hold yourself back from taking the easy route? I’ve gone through seasons with my health habits—sometimes I’m consistent, other times not so much. I know I feel better mentally and physically when I move my body, even just a walk, but staying disciplined gets tough when life throws curveballs. Still, building that habit of training—of showing up—is worth it, and that’s what we’re diving into today.
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Gentleness - Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5
How would you define powerful? Sit with that for a minute. The Greek word for gentleness is prautés (prah-oo'-tace), meaning mildness, humility, meekness. When we remain soft and gentle, we are open to seeing from God's perspective, which is so unlike our own. We're open to understanding life differently outside of our experience. It allows us to be humble, empathetic, and continually growing.
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Faithfulness - Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5
We're exploring faith today, a deep, unshakable conviction—something more foundational than personal preferences or strong opinions. We'll take a look at the biblical Greek word pistis, which reveals faith as not just belief but a trust-filled response to God's promises, even without full certainty.
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Goodness - Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5
When we're talking about goodness as a fruit of the Spirit, what does that mean? So much is intertwined goodness, including kindness, love, generosity, grace... Let's dig into this further!
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Kindness - Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5
What does high school, a Disney character, the promise of a light and easy burden, and moral excellence have to do with each other? Get ready to dive deep into a fruit of the Spirit that has often been watered down in our society.
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Patience - Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5
Patience is tied together with perseverance which is defined by Oxford Definitions as persistence despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. There is endurance associated with both. Grace allows us to endure.
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Peace - Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5
If you're like me, you may have held (or hold) the belief that peace means an absence of fighting. But peace, or the concepts of peace in the Bible (as encompassed in the words "eiréné" and "shalom" - which have a richer meaning in their original language), is actually defined as wholeness or well-being in all ways, physically, mentally, emotionally, financially.
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Joy - Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5
What brings you joy and delight? The Greek word used for joy is chara (kar-ah), meaning exceeding joy (joyfulness, rejoicing), also gladness, cheerfulness, calm delight. God gives us the gift of delight, of something thank-worthy, of rest, of pure joy that doesn't depend on our circumstances or good-ness.
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Love - Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5
What's one of the greatest examples of love you've seen in your life? We're talking about love today, the kind of love that goes beyond mushy, purely emotional love today. Let me tell you about it.
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Introduction - Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5
Over the next two weeks, we're going to focus on the BEST fruit: the fruit of the Spirit. Today we're looking at the context, and then we'll go over each fruit one by one. Let's get started!
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Delivered - The Lord's Prayer - Matthew 6:13
Matthew 6:13 can be a tricky passage for some, me included. An important note here: God doesn't tempt us with wrongdoing, just so we can be punished when we choose it. Rather, He gives us opportunities to train us so we can tackle whatever we face throughout our lives, and our faith can be refined.
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Forgiven - The Lord's Prayer - Matthew 6:12
When have you experienced debt? I know my body feels tense when I think about that, and an urgency to resolve it. Matthew 6:12 gives us strong imagery of debt, not as a financial debt, but a moral one.
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Sustained - The Lord's Prayer - Matthew 6:11
There are a lot of references to food in the Bible, and one food especially: bread. Today's verse from the Lord's Prayer is all about just that. Join me as we dig into Matthew 6:11.
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Willed - The Lord's Prayer - Matthew 6:10
What helps you with surrender? Is it open hands? Is it remembering Jesus's example, or remembering other ways God has come through for you? Let's dig into Matthew 6:10 and find out what the Lord's Prayer tells us about surrender.
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Hallowed - The Lord's Prayer - Matthew 6:9
What's something you can recite without even thinking about it? This week we'll be going over some verses many people know by heart. It's right up there with John 3:16...
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Teleó - It's All Greek - Matthew 7, John 19, 2 Corinthians 12, Philippians 1
Teleó is the verb form of telos, meaning to bring to completion, to fulfill, or to accomplish. It means finishing something fully and purposefully. God's Word wasn’t just said—it was completed. There’s a powerful sense of wholeness and finality in that.
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Splagchnizomai - It's All Greek - Luke 10, Mark 1, Matthew 9
The word splagchnizomai means to be deeply moved with compassion or to feel profound sympathy. Literally, it refers to the bowels yearning—a phrase that might not resonate as clearly today. A more relatable way to express it might be "moved to your core" or "having your heart stirred." Let's dig into this.
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Pneuma - It's All Greek - 2 Timothy 1, John 3, John 20, Romans 8
Last fall in the Pacific Northwest, we were hit with what was called a "bomb cyclone", which is a "rapidly intensifying mid-latitude cyclone characterized by a significant drop in atmospheric pressure." Today, we're looking at the Greek word, "pneuma", which means breath or wind, but often implied a force you couldn't see.
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Charis - It's All Greek - John 1, Ephesians 2, Titus 2
"Charis" is linked to gratitude and is sometimes translated that way—a thankfulness sparked by favor or kindness. It shares the same root as "eucharisteo," which means to give thanks or be thankful.
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Logos - It's All Greek - John 1, Hebrews 4, Colossians 3
This week, we're exploring the richness of words in Scripture—especially in their original context. Familiar verses can reveal new depth when we look closely at their language. My hope is that this brings fresh insight, like seeing them in colors we've never noticed before.
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The Vine - He Is - John 15
Sometimes the simplest stories leave the most lasting impression. Jesus used a similar technique when he spoke to his followers. Jesus uses common, everyday imagery--one more sign that He made the Gospel accessible enough for people to relate to if they seek Him. Jesus wants to be found and to connect with us. He's not trying to make it difficult. This in itself is contrasting to the Pharisees.
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The Way, the Truth, and the Life - He Is - John 14
They say "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery," but honestly most of the time imitation is just so very funny... When comedians imitate others, or when our kids imitate us! Jesus wasn't just imitating his Father though--Jesus was the same as His Father, and this is crucial for us to know in terms of our relationship with God.
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The Resurrection and the Life - He Is - John 11
Have you ever laughed at the wrong moment? Like when things were too serious or awkward or sad? It gets uncomfortable and you make a faux pas. It almost seems like Jesus makes several faux pas in the situation of the death of his friend Lazarus. Let me tell you about it.
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The Gate and the Good Shepherd - He Is - John 10
Entrance ways are significant. They can be welcoming or intimidating, distinctive or hidden. It's a way through, and those who belong enter confidently. They know the way. Those who don’t belong there get in the wrong way. Jesus talks about being an entrance. What kind was He?
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The Light of the World - He Is - John 1, 8, 9
Lately, I've been starting to realize that God sets us apart in Christ to reflect Him and be different from the world - in humility, in love, in serving others. Not so much about my reputation, how I look, but how I see and care for others. So, this week we're digging into who God Is.
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Unleavened - In Remembrance - 1 Corinthians 5
Small things can make a big difference. The Bible talks about this often: the seed of faith that moves mountains, or how a spark can become a great fire. Which leads us to leaven today. Leaven, or yeast, causes dough to rise by producing gas bubbles like carbon dioxide, and it only takes a little to work. Let's knead this a bit more!
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Feasts and Freedoms - In Remembrance - 1 Corinthians 10
Something I love about God is that feasts and banquets and celebrations were meant to be an ongoing part of our faith journey, out of remembrance and honor and praise. That's what the Lord's Supper continues to be.
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A Worthy Manner - In Remembrance - 1 Corinthians 11
Paul is serious about the practice of observing the Lord's Supper, saying it does more harm than good when we participate in the wrong way. In this example, what's he concerned about?
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Bread of Life - In Remembrance - John 6
Today we're talking about a time when Jesus had performed a miracle, and so people came back for more miracles - missing the point of who Jesus was. Today, we can look at what God's done in our lives and let those things draw us nearer to our Creator, and deepen our belief.
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The Lord's Supper - In Remembrance - Luke 22
Remembrance is so important. We need to remember where we've been and those who have come before us, those who have sacrificed for us. When I was reflecting on this, I thought of how Jesus asked us to remember Him. Jesus also made the ultimate sacrifice, fighting a spiritual battle, and died for our freedom to be whole, restored, and reconciled with God.
This week we'll be discussing the topic of the Lord's Supper, or communion--what it is, how to observe it, what God thinks about it, and more.
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No Boundaries Grace - Atrocious Math - Luke 10
As we finish up our study on "atrocious math" or God's abundant, generous grace that goes beyond our transactional society, today we're talking about how one person went beyond limits and boundaries set by society to maybe "foolishly" or "wastefully" take care of someone outside his social circle.
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Foolish Grace - Atrocious Math - Matthew 13
Abundant grace can feel too extravagant because our society is transactional and capitalistic (at least in the US), and we believe you get what you earn. But God's math looks different than ours, and God's grace operates outside of earning, striving, and proving.
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Extravagant Grace - Atrocious Math - Mark 12, Matthew 26
Today we're talking about two women who gave all they had, didn't hesitate, and were so honored by God because of it - even though people were critical.
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