Hanging On Every Word - Accessible Bible Study for the Average Christian
Welcome to Hanging on Every Word: Accessible Bible Study for the Average Christian. The goal of this podcast is right there in the name: to make good theology and sound Bible study accessible not just to theologians, seminary students, or academics, but to us average Christians too.Join me each week for short, accessible episodes, as we dive into the Bible and study through it together. We’ll discover how all of the Bible (yes, even the Old Testament) points us to Jesus, and how the themes of the Bible, a book written by many different authors over thousands of ye...
Finding Life by Facing Death with Whitney Pipkin (Mark 16)
I can't believe it's our final episode of season 3! And I have a very special episode for you with guest Whitney Pipkin as we discuss the final miracle in the book of Mark. Together we'll learn:
Why this miracle is easily the biggest miracle of all time.How death is a central theme of the Christian's life (and that's not a bad thing!).Why avoiding the theme of death may be holding us back.This one's deep, y'all. I hope you find it as encouraging and edifying as I have. It has been a joy to study...
Help My Unbelief (Mark 9:14-29)
As we near the end of our study of the book of Mark, we're dedicating a whole episode to one extraordinary miracle that personally challenges my faith. Together we'll learn:
How context gives this passage a deeper meaning.Why this miracle is less about the miracle and more about faith.A simple prayer to pray when we long for more faith.Bible study is always better together. I can't wait to study with you!
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I Was Blind, But Now I See (Mark 8:22-26, 10:46-52)
In this episode we continue our study of the miracles in Mark with our 15th and 16th miracles. Both accounts are of Jesus healing blind men. Together we'll learn:
Why Jesus spit and touched the blind man's eyes.Why the man couldn't see clearly at first.Why Jesus said Bartimaeus's faith healed him.These two blind men help us see our own spiritual blindness and our need for Jesus to restore our sight so we might see him clearly. I can't wait to study with you!
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Physical & Spiritual Miracles (Mark 7:31-37, 8:1-10)
We're back studying two more miracles in the book of Mark. As we near the end of our journey through Mark, we're discovering how each miracle points us to the kingdom, authority, and character of Jesus. In this episode we'll learn together:
Why Jesus touched the deaf man's ears and tongue,How Jesus understands our physical limitations and needs, andWhy the disciples didn't get the answer right...again.As we study the physical and spiritual miracles of Jesus we'll learn together that Jesus meets all of our needs in himself.
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Trusting Jesus With Loved Ones with Amanda Hayhurst (Mark 7:24-29)
In this episode, author Amanda Hayhurst joins us to discuss our next miracle in Mark. Amanda gives great insight on this sometimes confusing miracle and helps us understand scripture better with her own personal experiences. She also shares about her journey with the Lord and her best selling book, Pray for Him. In this episode we learn:
How understanding Jewish context helps us better understand the textWhy the Syrian Phoenician woman's request is full of humble faithHow trusting our loved ones to Jesus is better than trying to change themI'm so excited to share this episode...
Practicing Curiosity in Bible Study (Mark 6:45-52)
We're continuing our study of the miracles in the book of Mark with a study of a familiar miracle in Mark 6. Together we'll study:
how to use curiosity to learn more from a familiar passage,why asking for more of Jesus may actually a risky move, andthe vast number of miracles Jesus really performed.There's so much we can learn from this familiar passage. I can't wait to study with you!
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Surrendering Certainties to God with Abby McDonald (Mark 6:30-44)
In this episode I welcome author Abby McDonald to the podcast to discuss her new book, Surrendering Certainty, and talk us through a familiar miracle in Mark 6: the Feeding of the 5,000. In this episode we'll discuss:
Why Jesus asked the disciples to get enough food for thousands of peopleWhy this miracle is different from every other miracle in Mark so farAnd how we can find peace to move forward in God's willAbby has lots of wisdom to share with us, you don't want to miss this conversation!
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A Tale of Two Daughters (Mark 5:21-43)
We're back with two more miracles in the book of Mark. These miracles work together as a pair and are connected in some really interesting ways. Together we'll learn:
How Jesus makes time for interruptionsThe intimacy Jesus shows his daughtersAnd why faith is so pivotal when we approach Jesus.I loved learning from this chapter and I can't wait to study together!
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Becoming Steadfast with Jesus with Lauren Mitchell (Mark 5:1-10)
In this episode we welcome author Lauren Mitchell to the show to help us study through a new miracle in the book of Mark. Together we'll learn:
What's up with all those pigs?Why journaling our prayers matters.The value of circling back to Jesus each evening.Lauren brings some great tips and lots of fun to the show!
Links:
Find Lauren's book on Amazon: Steadfast Through Psalms
Lauren's Instagram: @laurenmitchellwrites
Find her blog on Lauren's website: www.laurenmitchellwrites.com
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The Savior Is in the Boat (Mark 3:1-6, 4:35-41)
In this episode we'll study two more miracles in the book of Mark. Together we'll learn:
Why it was controversial for Jesus to heal on the Sabbath.How Jesus's questions challenged the heart of his listeners.How the disciple's fear reflects our own hearts.Friends, there is hope because the savior is in the boat!
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How to Live Unhurried with Samantha Decker (Mark 2:1-11)
In this episode, I'm inviting my first guest ever onto the podcast! Wife, mom, Bible teacher, and author, Samantha Decker joins us on the show to discuss:
The miracle of Jesus healing the paralytic and what it teaches us about God's characterHow to live unhurried when we're doing all the things, andPractical ways to incorporate studying the Bible into our busy lives.You don't want to miss this conversation with Samantha!
Links:
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Finding Jesus Powerful and Personal (Mark 1:29-34, 40-45)
In this episode we dive into the next two miracles in the first chapter of Mark. These miracles give us some insight both into Jesus's identity and kingdom. Together we'll learn:
How Jesus balanced the crowds and the oneWhy Jesus responded with emotion to the leper's requestAnd how the first chapter of Mark foreshadows the Gospel messageJoin us as we study together to find Jesus both powerful and personal!
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Uncovering the Messianic Secret (Mark 1:21-28)
Welcome to Season 3 of Hanging on Every Word! In this episode we'll learn some context behind the book of Mark before we dive into studying 18 of Jesus's miracles. We'll answer together:
Who wrote the book of Mark?What is the genre of Mark?When was it written?Who was it written to?We'll also dive right into to our first miracle. In this miracle, Jesus is confronted by a demon possessed man right in the middle of a synagogue service. We'll discover how this miracle points us to Jesus's authority and reveals an interesting theme in the...
Season 3 Teaser
Welcome to a brand new season of Hanging on Every Word! In this short teaser you'll learn about some exciting changes to the podcast and what book of the Bible we'll be studying together. I have a feeling Season 3 will be the best one yet. I can't wait to study with you!
LINKS:
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A Final Word (Hebrews 13)
In this last episode of Season 2 we'll finish strong with our study of Hebrews. As we wrap-up chapter 13, I'd love to hear from you...
How did this study change your perspective of Hebrews?What's one thing you learned about Jesus?What questions do you still have?If you haven't already, I encourage you to join to our Facebook group where you can share your feedback with other Bible study friends! It's been a joy studying Hebrews with you!
LINKS:
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A Fresh Take on a Familiar Chapter (Hebrews 11&12)
This week we're studying the most famous chapter in the book of Hebrews - the faith chapter. This is the chapter most people know when they think of Hebrews. It's familiar for good reason - it's inspiring, challenging, and teaches us about some of the greatest men and women of faith. But, sometimes we fail to capture the full depth of this beautiful chapter. This week we'll:
Learn how context deepens the meaning of Hebrews 11,Why Hebrews 11 probably isn't about people at all,And who we're really supposed to look up to in the faith.I hope t...
A Better Sacrifice (Hebrews 9&10)
This week we'll learn that while the Jewish sacrificial system was good, the blood of Jesus is so much better. Together we'll discover:
Why all this talk about blood?How Jesus is a complete sacrifice, once and for all.A Hebrews mic drop moment! And practical encouragement to keep walking in the faith. I can't wait to study with you!
LINKS:
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A Better Covenant (Hebrews 6:13-8:13)
This week we're covering a lot of ground through the rest of chapter six and ALL of chapters seven and eight. We'll learn why the former covenants were good, but the new covenant is so much better! We'll discuss:
The history of God's promise or covenant throughout the BibleWhy God's covenant is trustworthy, andWhy the new covenant is better than all the rest.We're headed into the last few chapters of the book of Hebrews and there's still so much good stuff to dig in a find together. I can't wait to study with you!
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A Warning (Hebrews 5:11-6:12)
This week we're diving into some of the most difficult verses in Hebrews. These verses are a warning, spoken plainly and strongly. Together we'll uncover:
Why the author is warning his audience.What the warning means.How the warning applies to us.We'll tackle this difficult section with humility, curiosity, and good Bible study technique. I can't wait to study with you!
LINKS:
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A Better High Priest (Hebrews 5:1-10)
In this episode we’ll learn why Jesus is a better high priest. We’ll do a brief study of what it means to be a priest, how Jesus fulfilled those requirements, and why he is so much better than any priest that has ever lived. We’ll study:
How Jesus's prayer life challenges our ownHow we learn obedience through sufferingAnd why we aren’t just saved by Jesus’s death, but also by his life.Like the rest of Hebrews, these verses are rich with meaning. I can’t wait to study with you!
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Better Than Moses (Hebrews Chapters 3&4)
In this episode we learn why Jesus is better than Moses and we'll discover the true, soul-satisfying rest Jesus offers us.
Together we'll learn:
Why it was a pretty big deal to claim that Jesus was better than MosesThe one obstacle in the way of finding true restHow Jesus offers us rest when we can't find it ourselvesThese chapters have some of my favorite verses in the book of Hebrews. There's so much good stuff here and I can't wait to study with you!
LINKS:
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Better Than Angels (Hebrews 1:5-2:18)
Our study of the book of Hebrews continues with Hebrews 1:5-2:18. This week, we learn how Jesus is better than angels. Together, we'll study:
What we believe about angels,What the original listeners thought of angels, andWhy we should listen to the message of Jesus.We'll become familiar with the true nature of angels in the Bible and learn why we should not neglect the great message of salvation!
LINKS:
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The G.O.A.T. (Hebrews 1:1-4)
This week we will continue our study of Hebrews starting in chapter one. We're going to dive deep into just the first four verses. These verses give us an incredible description of who Jesus is. Together, we'll study:
The most important characteristic of JesusHow to see God better, andWhy Jesus is the G.O.A.T (greatest of all time!)We'll be encouraged and in awe of the mighty Savior we serve. I can't think of a better way to start our study of the book of Hebrews!
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The State of Theology
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Laying Some Context
Welcome to our study of the book of Hebrews! In this episode, we'll lay some context for our book answering important questions like:
Who is the author?What is the genre?When was it written?What is the audience?Most of these questions pose some challenges, but we'll do our best to think through the context in order to lay a good foundation for our study.
Can you relate to the Jewish Christians' need for encouragement and perseverance in Hebrews? I'd love to hear your feedback in our Facebook group. Find the link below:
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Season 2 Introduction
In this short introduction episode, I’m sharing what book we’re studying, why I picked it, and why it scares me a little…
This book comes with its own set of challenges, but instead of shying away from what’s hard, we’re going to dive in head-first and get to know this book of the Bible together.
I can’t wait to start studying together again!
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Season 1 Wrap Up!
In this final episode of Season 1, I'm sharing all about my personal takeaways from Haggai. I get real about the way the themes of the book were mirrored in my own life. In this episode you'll also hear:
A Q&A from listener questionsA fun announcement for podcast listenersWhat to expect next season!Links to everything discussed in this episode are below!
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The King Who Keeps His Promises (Haggai 2:20-23)
In Episode 9 we'll finish out our little book of Haggai. I can't believe it! There's so much good stuff in these last three verses!
In this episode we'll discover:
As always, we'll wrap up this episode answering our three questions together. I can't wait to study with you!
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I Will Bless You (Haggai 2:10-19)
In Episode 8 we'll look at an interesting prophecy given by Haggai. What does all this talk about clean and unclean mean anyway?
Together we'll highlight:
As always, we'll wrap up this episode answering our three questions together. I can't wait to study with you!
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Take Courage and Work (Haggai 2:1-9)
Welcome to episode 7! In this episode we get dive into chapter 2 of Haggai together. We'll look at the prophecy Haggai gave the people, uncover its meaning in context, and let it lead us to apply the same truth in our everyday lives.
In this episode we'll highlight:
As always, we'll wrap up this episode answering our three questions together. I can't wait to study with you!
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I Am With You (Haggai 1:12-15)
Welcome to Episode 6! In this episode we finish out Haggai chapter 1. Together we'll find the response of the people to Haggai's prophecy as well as the central theme of the whole book.
In this episode we'll highlight:
As always, we'll wrap up this episode answering our three questions together. I can't wait to study with you!
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Consider Your Ways (Haggai 1:5-11)
In this episode we continue our study of Haggai with verses 5-11. We'll discuss what it means to "consider your ways", why the Israelites are empty, and how God gets their attention through physical circumstances.
These verses are rich with meaning as we discover how:
self-assessment leads to action,
emptiness exposes our true purpose, and
material desperation leads to spiritual transformation.
We'll wrap up this episode considering our three flection questions together. I can't wait to study with you!
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Consider Your Ways (Haggai 1:5-11)
In this episode we continue our study of Haggai with verses 5-11. We'll discuss what it means to "consider your ways", why the Israelites are empty, and how God gets their attention through physical circumstances.
These verses are rich with meaning as we discover how:
We'll wrap up the episode considering our three reflection questions together. I can't wait to study with you!
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Haggai 1:1-4, Re-establishment and God's Faithfulness
In this episode we'll study through Haggai 1:1-4 together. We'll discuss the themes of re-establishment, God's power, God's faithfulness, and the significance of God's house versus our own houses.
We'll tie our little book of Haggai to the big picture of the Bible and even find our way to Jesus right here in the text. Haggai 1:1-4 teaches us that
I hope you'll join me as we study the word together!
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Let's Start Studying!
This week, we get to dive into God's word together! I'll reveal our FIRST book we'll spend time studying together. I wonder, did you guess it? If you did, make sure to find me one social media (@whitneyakin) and let me know! I will be so impressed!
In this episode we'll break down the context of our book answering questions like:
We'll also be introduced to some of the key players in our book that we'll get to know even better as we co...
How to Study the Bible Well
Bible study can be daunting. There are so many different ways to do it. I want to take the overwhelm out of Bible study and keep it simple. On this episode, we’re going to spend a few minutes talking about how to study the Bible well. I’m going to give you some:
tips for reading, resources to consider, and methods that have been helpful as I seek to study God’s word well.We'll also establish three questions we'll seek to answer in each episode as we study through a biblical text together.
Whether yo...
Welcome to Hanging On Every Word!
Welcome to episode one! This is the very first episode of what I hope will be a joint exploration through God’s word as we seek to study and love the Bible!
In this first episode I want to:
Introduce myselfShare the inspiration behind this podcast, andTell you what to expect from our time together.Resources from this episode:
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Trailer
Welcome to Hanging on Every Word: Accessible Bible Study for the Average Christian. The goal of this podcast is right there in the name: to make good theology and sound Bible study accessible not just to theologians, seminary students, or academics, but to us average Christians too.
Join me each week for short, accessible episodes, as we dive into the Bible and study through it together. We’ll discover how all of the Bible (yes, even the Old Testament) points us to Jesus, and how the themes of the Bible, a book written by many different authors ov...
