Lifespring! Media All Shows

The Cornerstone You Can Trust Today’s reading is Isaiah 23–28. These chapters move from God’s judgment on the nations to His promise of a future kingdom filled with justice, peace, and joy. Much of the language is heavy, reflecting the consequences of rebellion and the weight of human pride. Yet woven through it all is a theme that steadies the heart — God is building something unshakable, and He invites us to stand on it with confidence. Commentary In this episode I share brief thoughts on each chapter from a 30,000-foot view. Isaiah 23 completes the section of judgments on the nations...

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Job 9-10, and I’m calling the episode “Job’s Response”.  And that’s going to be all for today. I’m asking your forgiveness, because this has been one of those days. Nothing bad, but just a ton of stuff, and I’m just too exhausted to produce a full show for you today. I hope that’s ok with you. I’ll be back tomorrow with a normal show. Today's Bible Translation Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 9-10 GWT Support Please remember that this is a listener supported show. Your support of any amou...

I Will Sing To the Lord Today’s reading is Psalms 12–14, and the theme “I Will Sing to the Lord” echoes through every chapter. In these psalms David wrestles with discouragement, deception, and the feeling that God has forgotten him. However, these chapters also show how he found renewed confidence and hope by turning his eyes upward. As a result, this episode invites us to discover the same steady truth: even when our feelings waver, God remains faithful. Chapter 12 — A Cry for Truth In this psalm, David cries out because the faithful have vanished and lies seem to dominate everything around him...

When Prayer Pushes Out Panic Philippians 4:6–7 is one of the most quoted passages in the New Testament, and yet it often becomes a verse we skim instead of a lifeline we grab. “Do not be anxious” is not a demand to shut off your emotions or pretend everything is fine. It’s an invitation to bring the full truth of your heart into the presence of God. This episode of Verses We Missed explores how prayer becomes the place where fear is released and peace is received. The Lighthouse of Philippians 4:6–7 The Apostle Paul writes these words from prison—hardly a peaceful s...

As For Me And My House Today’s reading is Joshua 21–24, and these closing chapters of the book bring us to a turning point. The land has been given, the promises have been kept, and Joshua is near the end of his life. In this episode, we look at his final challenge to Israel and what it means today to say, As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Commentary Joshua reminds the people that every good promise God made has come to pass. The victories they enjoy are not because of their strength. The Lord fought for...

Seen By God Today’s reading is Genesis 16–19. These chapters move through familiar stories of promise, failure, judgment, and mercy. Even so, one truth rises above everything else. God sees. In every wilderness and every hard moment, He is paying attention. The title “Seen By God” is more than a theme. It is the experience of a servant woman at a spring in the desert, and it is still the hope of every believer who feels forgotten. Commentary In this episode, we look at how easily we can grow tired of waiting on God. When that happens, we sometimes begin “helping” H...

The Message That Changes Everything Today on the Lifespring One Year Bible Rewind, we spend time in Romans 9 and 10, two chapters filled with deep teaching and life changing truth. Paul talks about God’s purpose, His mercy, and His faithfulness. He also explains how salvation works, and why the message of Jesus must be shared clearly and confidently. As we move through the text, we see how God keeps His promises and how our response to Him matters. God’s Purpose and Mercy Romans 9 shows us that God works according to His purpose. Paul reminds us that God has the righ...

Welcome to Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, where we revisit past episodes of the Lifespring family of podcasts so you can hear the entire Bible read in one year. In this episode we are in the Gospel of Matthew, reading chapters 8 through 10, and then spending some time in Matthew 10 thinking about what it really means to confess Christ openly in a world that is often hostile to Him. Today’s Reading Today’s reading is Matthew 8–10. These chapters show Jesus healing the sick, calming storms, casting out demons, calling Matthew, raising the dead, opening blind eyes, and then sending His discip...

When God Closes a Door Today’s Reading Isaiah 18–22. You can read these chapters atBibleGateway. Overview In these chapters Isaiah delivers strong words for several nations that surround God’s people.He speaks to Ethiopia, Egypt, Assyria and Babylon. He also turns his attention to Jerusalemitself. The message is clear. The Lord is not only the God of Israel. He rules over every kingdom,and he uses history to carry out his purposes. Egypt’s power will fade. Babylon’s idols will fall. Even Judah’s leaders come under judgmentwhen they trust in walls and water systems instead of in the living G...

When Suffering Does Not Make Sense Today’s Reading Job 7–8. You can read these chapters at BibleGateway. Overview Job continues speaking from a place of deep suffering. His life feels like hard service with no rest. He questions his purpose, and he cries out to God with honest words. Many people have felt this kind of pain. The Lord invites honesty, even when it sounds raw. Bildad responds to Job with cold logic instead of compassion. He tells Job that his children died because of their sin. This reveals how cruel and damaging theology can be when it lacks love. Job...

Safe in His Hands (Psalms 9–11) Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind — S3E024 Today’s reading is Psalms 9–11. I’m your OG Godcaster, Steve Webb. These psalms call us to trust God when fear rises. As we listen, we learn again that the Lord sees, judges fairly, and shelters His people. Therefore, we can rest in Him. Praise and Justice (Psalm 9) Psalm 9 lifts praise to God who judges righteously. Moreover, the oppressed find a safe place in Him. Even when nations rage, God remains faithful. As a result, hearts grow steady and grateful. Prayer in Trouble (Psalm 10) Psalm 10 laments the arrogance of the wic...

Welcome to Episode 005 of Verses We Missed. I’m your host, Steve Webb, your OG Godcaster. This weekly show is released every Tuesday night at 10 p.m. Pacific so that it’s waiting for you Wednesday morning — a mid-week breath of Scripture and grace. Today’s Verse 2 Samuel 5:24 — “And when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then rouse yourself, for the Lord has gone out before you to strike down the army of the Philistines.” David had faced the Philistines before. The battlefield was familiar. The threat was familiar. Even the strategy might have seemed fa...

A Place to Run To Today’s readings are Joshua 16–20, and together they show us something important about the heart of God. These chapters continue the division of the land among the tribes of Israel. At first, it can seem like background information. However, it reminds us again that God is faithful. He completes what He begins, and He keeps the promises He makes. Cities of Refuge In addition, Joshua 20 introduces the cities of refuge. These were places where someone who had unintentionally taken a life could run. Because of this provision, the person was protected from revenge until a fair...

When Faith Pauses The focus idea for today is When Faith Pauses. Sometimes our faith slows down or hesitates, yet God continues to work with patience and grace. He does not abandon us when our confidence weakens. Instead, He invites us to trust Him again. Scripture Readings Today we read Genesis 12–15. These chapters show Abraham beginning his journey of faith, learning to follow God step by step. You can read the passage here: Genesis 12–15 at BibleGateway. Understanding the Journey Abraham received God’s promises, yet he did not always respond with immediate confidence. He took some steps forward and some steps...

The Freedom We Could Never Earn (Romans 7–8) Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind — S3E021 In today’s reading we focus on the freedom we could never earn as we walk through Romans 7–8. I am your OG Godcaster, Steve Webb. Paul names the struggle of the flesh in chapter 7. However, he then announces the good news in chapter 8: there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Therefore, we rest in grace and we learn to walk by the Spirit. Romans 7 — The Struggle We All Know We recognize the tension Paul describes. We want to do good, yet we fall short...

Blessed According to Jesus (Matthew 5–7) Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind — S3E020 In today’s reading we focus on Blessed according to Jesus as we walk through Matthew 5–7, the Sermon on the Mount. I am your OG Godcaster, Steve Webb. These chapters show what true blessing looks like. Therefore, we listen carefully to the words of Jesus and let His teaching shape our desires and our choices. Moreover, this teaching forms a life marked by humility, mercy, purity, and trust. Blessed according to Jesus: The Beatitudes First, Jesus begins with the Beatitudes. The poor in spirit are called blessed, as are thos...

Only God Can Save (Isaiah 12–17) Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind — S3E019 Today’s reading is Isaiah 12–17. These chapters remind us that no matter how strong a person appears, no matter how powerful a nation becomes, human strength will always fall short. Only God can save. I am your OG Godcaster, Steve Webb. As we look at these passages together, we are encouraged to place our trust not in what seems solid around us, but in the Lord who never fails. Isaiah 12 — Praise to the God Who Saves Isaiah 12 is a chapter of joyful worship. God is the source of our salvat...

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Job 5-6. After that I’ll have some comments on chapter six. I’ve been a bit long-winded on the last couple episodes, so today’s comments are shorter. Then we’ll do our “On This Day In Church History” segment, after which we have some prayer requests and praises. Thoughts on Job 5 Last week we read the beginning of Eliphaz’s remarks to Job, in which he basically said that obviously Job is suffering because there is some sin in his life, and God is punishing him.  In today’s reading, among other things, Eliphaz c...

Crying Out to God (Psalms 6–8) Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind — S3E017 In today’s episode, we reflect on crying out to God as we read Psalms 6–8. I’m your OG Godcaster, Steve Webb. These psalms guide us through real emotional and spiritual valleys. They remind us that the Christian life includes sorrow, confusion, trust, hope, and finally worship. As we move through them, we see the beautiful movement from distress, to trust, to praise. Psalm 6 — God Hears Us Even When We Are Exhausted In Psalm 6, David cries out from a place of deep exhaustion. He is drained physically, mentally, and spiritua...

No Condemnation. None. No Condemnation is not just a doctrine; it’s a lifeline. There are verses you memorize, and then there are verses that carry you. Romans 8:1 is one of those. It’s the verse you come home to when you’ve failed, when you’re tired of your own patterns, and when you’ve prayed the same confession more times than you can count. “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Not less condemnation. Not someday-no-condemnation. Not once you get your act together. Now. For those who are in Christ. Therefore, today we slow down l...

By This Everyone Will Know (Joshua 11–15) Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind — S3E016 In today’s episode, we focus on “By this everyone will know” as we read Joshua 11–15. I’m your OG Godcaster, Steve Webb. Today we watch Israel finish key battles and begin to settle the land God promised. As a result, the story turns from conquest to community, from fighting to faithful, everyday life with God and with one another. Receiving the Land (Joshua 11–12) In Joshua 11 (CEV), enemy kings unite against Israel. However, God strengthens Joshua, and God wins the battles by His power. Therefore, the path into the land op...

The Rainbow and the Tower (Genesis 8–11) Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind — S3E015 In this episode, we revisit Genesis 8–11 in the Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind. I'm your OG Godcaster, Steve Webb. Today we see the aftermath of the Flood, God’s covenant promise in the rainbow, the growth of the nations, and humanity’s attempt to build its own legacy apart from God at the Tower of Babel. As we read, we are reminded that God’s purposes remain steady, even when human hearts stray. The Covenant and the Rainbow (Genesis 8–10) In Genesis 8 (ESV), God remembers Noah, and the waters begin t...

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Romans. After that I’ll have some comments. Then we’ll do our “On This Day In Church History” segment, and we have a couple prayer requests. Comments On Romans 5 and 6 Where to begin? Entire books have been written in mining all the truths found in Romans. Whenever I sit down to try to come up with comments to share on any chapter of Romans, I feel like I’m trying to fill a cup from a fire hose. So you’ll have to forgive me if I don’t address the finer points. I have to grab...

It Is Written — Matthew 3–4 It Is Written sets today’s theme. In Matthew 3, John the Baptist emerges after centuries of silence, calling the people to repent because the kingdom of heaven is near. In Matthew 4, Jesus responds to temptation not by force of will, but by using Scripture. Each time the enemy tests Him, Jesus answers with the same phrase: “It is written.” In this episode, we read Matthew 3–4, reflect on John’s message and Jesus’ victory in the wilderness, and remember God’s movement in history in our OTDICH segment. Reading — Matthew 3–4 John the Baptist came as a prophet after 400 years of sil...

Title: Hope in the Midst of Judgment — Isaiah 7–11 Focus Keyword: Hope in the Midst of Judgment In today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we look at hope in the midst of judgment as Isaiah speaks to a nation that feels surrounded by fear and confusion. Armies are gathering. Leaders are wavering. Everyday people wonder if God is still with them. Yet even in the middle of that stress, God speaks a word of comfort. He reminds His people that He has not abandoned them. Hope in the Midst of Judgment Isaiah announces warnings, but he also announces promis...

In this episode, we explore Suffering and Faith in Job 3–4. Job finally speaks from deep pain and grief, while Eliphaz answers with a tidy explanation that misses the heart. Therefore, we listen carefully to lament, and we learn to comfort with presence rather than quick conclusions. Today’s Reading — Suffering and Faith (Job 3–4) Job 3–4 Read the passage on BibleGateway.com. Commentary — Suffering and Faith in Job’s Lament Job 3: The dam breaks. Job does not curse God; however, he curses the day he was born. Honest lament is not unbelief. Rather, it is pain brought into God’s light. Moreover, Scripture shows...

Podcast Intro Our reading today is Psalms 3 through 5, I’ll give you some of my thoughts on those chapters, and then, there’s the “On This Day In Church History” segment, and we will have some “Prayer Requests” at the end of the show. Thoughts on Psalms 3-5 Selah is a word that is most found in the book of Psalms. Habakkuk is the only other book in which it appears, but only three times. Here in Psalms it occurs 71 times. But what does it mean? I would love to give you a definite definition, but the truth is that we don’t kno...

When clouds clap and snowflakes dance, creation’s throwing a praise party. Psalm 148 invites us to look again at the world around us — not as background noise, but as a choir of worship. Thunder isn’t just rumbling, it’s rejoicing. Every gust of wind, every flake of snow, every flash of lightning is part of a cosmic celebration. When we learn to hear that music, our own worship changes. In Psalm 148:7–8, the psalmist calls on the forces of nature to praise the Lord — fire and hail, snow and mist, stormy wind fulfilling His word. These aren’t random weather events; they’r...

In this episode, Trumpets, Trouble, and Triumph — Joshua 6–10, Steve Webb reads the dramatic account of Jericho’s fall, Ai’s defeat, Israel’s repentance, and Joshua’s long day when the sun stood still. Therefore, faith and obedience move to the front. Moreover, hidden sin brings real trouble, yet repentance invites God’s help. Finally, through every turn, the Lord fights for His people. Today’s Reading — Trumpets, Trouble, and Triumph (Joshua 6–10) Joshua 6–10 For quick reference, read the passage on BibleGateway.com. Commentary — Trumpets, Trouble, and Triumph — Joshua 6–10 First, Jericho shows that God’s strategies may seem strange. Yet His wisdom stands. The people marc...

From Cain’s Mark to Noah’s Ark — Genesis 4–7 In this episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, Steve Webb presents From Cain’s Mark to Noah’s Ark, reading Genesis 4–7. First, we hear the tragedy of Cain and Abel. Next, we watch the generations from Adam to Noah. Then, human wickedness rises, and God warns of judgment. Finally, the flood begins, and Noah trusts God through the storm. Along the way, Steve shares a Top 10 List to help us reflect on hard questions with faith and humility. Today’s Reading Genesis 4–7 (Bible reading) Read today’s passage on BibleGateway.com. Commentary — Fr...

Grace Over Debt — Romans 3 & 4 In this episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, Steve Webb reads Romans 3 & 4. First, Paul shows that all have sinned. Then he announces good news: God declares the ungodly righteous by faith. Finally, Abraham’s story illustrates how grace credits righteousness apart from works. Therefore, salvation rests on God’s promise, not our performance. Today’s Reading Romans 3–4 (Bible reading) Read today’s passage on BibleGateway.com. Commentary Paul confronts a universal problem: no one can claim righteousness by keeping the law. Because the law reveals sin but cannot remove guilt, every person needs a righteousness that comes f...

In this episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, Steve Webb reads Matthew 1–2. First, we hear the genealogy that roots Jesus in Abraham and David. Then we watch Joseph obey God and protect Mary and the child. Finally, wise men come from the east to worship the newborn King. Through each scene, God keeps His promises and reveals His faithfulness once again. Today’s Reading Matthew 1–2 (Bible reading) Read today’s passage on BibleGateway.com. Commentary Matthew opens with a list of names, yet every name tells a story. The genealogy shows that Jesus is the long-promised Son of David and the...

Come, Let Us Reason Together — Isaiah 1–6 In this episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, Steve Webb reads Isaiah 1–6. God invites His people to talk with Him: “Come now, let us reason together.” At first, Isaiah calls out sin and false worship. However, the message does not stop with judgment. Instead, God still offers mercy to anyone who turns back. Later, Isaiah sees the Lord in His glory. The angels cry, “Holy, holy, holy.” A burning coal touches Isaiah’s lips, and his guilt is gone. Because of that grace, Isaiah answers God’s call and says, “Here am I. Send me.” Today’s Re...

When the Hedge Is Gone — Job 1–2 In this episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, Steve Webb reads Job 1–2 from the NIV and explores one of Scripture’s most dramatic confrontations. First, Satan challenges Job’s motives. Then God permits a test that exposes genuine devotion. Consequently, Job’s worship rises even as his world collapses. Today’s Reading Job 1–2 (New International Version) Read today’s passage on BibleGateway.com. Commentary Job’s story opens in heaven, and the enemy steps forward. However, God limits Satan’s reach. He sets boundaries, and the accuser cannot cross them. Soon after, Job loses his possessions...

In this episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, Steve Webb reads Psalms 1 and 2 from the King James Version, sharing insights on what it means to walk in the counsel of the godly, delight in God’s law, and trust in the King set upon Zion’s hill. These opening Psalms introduce us to two paths—the blessed life of faith and the futile rebellion of the proud. Today’s Reading Psalms 1 and 2 (King James Version) Read today’s passage on BibleGateway.com. Commentary The Psalms begin with a powerful invitation: to delight in the Word of God. Those who meditate o...

When the Israelites rebelled against God in the wilderness, fiery serpents invaded their camp. The people’s impatience and grumbling had reached a breaking point, and God allowed consequences to come in the form of venomous snakes. It was a moment of both justice and mercy—justice, because their rebellion was real; mercy, because even then, God was preparing a way out. As the people cried out in repentance, God gave Moses a strange instruction: “Make a bronze serpent and set it on a pole, and everyone who looks at it shall live.” It didn’t make sense from a human stan...

Reading Joshua 1–5 Episode Summary Joshua Steps Into Leadership After Moses’ death, Joshua steps into leadership—a daunting role filled with both loss and promise. God’s words to him are clear: “Be strong and courageous.” That command becomes a rallying cry for every believer who faces change and uncertainty. With renewed faith, the Israelites prepare to cross the Jordan River and finally enter the land God promised generations earlier. Rahab’s Risk and Redemption Meanwhile, in Jericho, an unlikely hero appears. Rahab, a woman with a checkered past, chooses faith over fear. When two Israelite spies arrive at her home, she hides them...

Summary Genesis opens with God’s creation of the heavens and the earth, the forming of man and woman in His image, and the entrance of sin through the Fall. Steve Webb reads Genesis 1–3 and reflects on Elohim in Genesis 1:1 as a hint of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit present from the beginning. Reflection & Application Genesis 1–3 is more than an origin story; it is a revelation of who God is and who we are. In the beginning, God speaks, and creation responds. That cadence—God speaks, life flourishes—sets the pattern for every page of Scripture. When we hear His Wor...

Summary Welcome to Season 3 of the Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind! I’m Steve Webb, your OG Godcaster, and it feels great to be back behind the microphone. In this first episode of the new season, we open the New Testament book of Romans—chapters 1 and 2 from the New Living Translation. It’s one of the most powerful letters ever written, and it lays the foundation for so much of what we believe as followers of Jesus Christ. Paul wrote this letter while he was in Corinth, around A.D. 57. The church in Rome was already growing, filled with both Jewish...

Welcome to the debut episode of Verses We Missed, part of the Lifespring Media family of podcasts. In this series, host Steve Webb explores Bible verses we often overlook or read too quickly. However, when we pause and dig deeper, we find hidden treasures. Our first verse is Matthew 1:21 (ESV): “She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016) At first glance, it’s a familiar Christmas passage. Yet, this single sentence, spoken by the angel to Joseph, carrie...