In the Word, On the Go - Episodes Tagged with “God”

Episode 248: What if God Answers Prayer with 'No'? April Peters on Psalm 91:15

Champ Thornton — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," educator and parent, April Peters discusses how Psalm 91:15 encourages us when God answers our prayers with "No." April says, "When we are in a trial, we can't see the beautiful tapestry that God is making in His sovereignty. To us it looks messy and hard, but God is faithful and doesn't make mistakes."

Special Guest: April Peters.

Episode 230: How does God calm our anxious hearts? Justin Holcomb on 1 Peter 5:6-7

Champ Thornton — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," minister and best-selling author, Justin Holcomb, talks about the topic of anxiety from 1 Peter 5:6-7. Justin says, "God cares about what creates anxiety in my life more than I do."

Special Guest: Justin Holcomb.

Episode 226: How do I handle control issues? Shannon Popkin on Luke 1:38

Champ Thornton — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," author, podcaster, and speaker, Shannon Popkin talks about the Christmas story and what we can learn about submitting our lives to God. Shannon says, "It's human nature for us to want to be in control of our own lives. But God is the King and retains the right to disrupt our lives in any way he chooses. So we put His story above our story."

Special Guest: Shannon Popkin.

Episode 218: Why does God get to call the shots in my life? Chris Morphew on Psalm 119:45

Champ Thornton — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," teacher and best-selling author, Chris Morphew, dives deep in the the theology of who God is from Psalm 119:45. Chris says, "There is something deep in the human heart that says, 'Did God really say . . . ? Can you really trust him?' And the answer that Jesus shows us through his life and death and resurrection is an absolute, 'Yes, you can.'"

Special Guest: Chris Morphew.

Episode 208: Why should I turn to God for help? Jonathan Gibson on Psalm 124:8

Champ Thornton — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In today's episode of "In the Word, On the Go," Old Testament professor and author, Jonathan Gibson, talks about why God can help us. Jonny says, "Because God made everything, He can help us with anything."

Special Guest: Jonathan Gibson.

Episode 207: What must the next generation know about God? Timothy Brindle on Psalm 78:4

Champ Thornton — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 04:30:00 -0400

In today's episode of "In the Word, On the Go," pastor, author, professor, and hip-hop artist, Timothy Brindle points us to Psalm 78:4. Timothy says, "Our children need to know who God is, and how his glory and greatness is seen most in his saving works, especially in the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ."

Special Guest: Timothy Brindle.

Episode 205: Where is God when I am struggling? Patric Knaak on Psalm 73:28

Champ Thornton — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," author and educator, Patric Knaak shares one of his favorite verses from Psalm 73. Patric says, "Even though I struggle to understand what God is doing in my life, his presence and his protection are rock solid."

Special Guest: Patric Knaak.

Episode 191: Should we chase our dreams? Chris Davis on Hebrews 11:16

Champ Thornton — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400

On this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," pastor, musician, and blogger, Chris Davis shares how Hebrews 11:16 has been meaningful in his life and in his family. Chris says, "God is worth leaving everything behind. There is something higher than the American dream."

Special Guest: Chris Davis.

Episode 190: Has God forgotten me? Sally Michael on 2 Chronicles 16:9

Champ Thornton — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," speaker and author of many resources of children, Sally Michael, shares her insights on 2 Chronicles 16:9. Sally says, "There's never a moment that we're out of God's sight. He's actively looking to send strong support to his children."

Special Guest: Sally Michael.

Episode 186: What is God really like? JT English on Colossians 1:15

Champ Thornton — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," pastor and author Dr. JT English talks about truths and misconceptions of God that Paul addresses in Colossians 1:15. JT says, "If you have a picture of God as distant and aloof, but you have a picture of Jesus being kind and close, then you need to change your view of what God is like."

Special Guest: JT English.

Episode 184: What does the Bible teach about angels? Carl Laferton on Exodus 26:31-33

Champ Thornton — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In today's episode of In the Word, On the Go, best-selling author and publisher, Carl Laferton, talks about angels and the presence of God from Exodus 26:31-33. He says, "The cherubim on the curtain of the Tabernacle are a visual reminder that sinners cannot enter the presence of a holy God. Yet God told Moses to make the curtain, so He could tear it."

Special Guest: Carl Laferton.

Episode 180: How should I respond when I don't understand what God is doing? Andy Naselli on Romans 11:34-35

Champ Thornton — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of In the Word, On the Go, seminary professor and author, Andy Naselli discusses the imcomparable majesty of God from Romans 11:34-35. Andy says, "We can't understand everything, so we shouldn't act like we can. And God is not obligated to explain anything to us, so we shouldn't expect him to. And we must humbly believe and cherish what he has revealed, and praise him for what he does explain to us."

Special Guest: Andy Naselli.

Episode 177: Can we just create our own identity? Jack Klumpenhower on Genesis 1:2-3

Champ Thornton — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of In the Word, On the Go, best-selling children's author, teacher, and editor, Jack Klumpenhower examines where we can find our identity. Jack says, "Who am I? The first thing I ought to think of is I belong to Jesus. There's joy in this."

Special Guest: Jack Klumpenhower.

Episode 176: How can we thrive in burned-out seasons of life? Melissa Kruger on Isaiah 58:11

Champ Thornton — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of In the Word, On the Go, speaker, author, and blogger, Melissa Kruger talks about Isaiah 58:11 and finding satisfaction in times of hardship. She says, "In your emptiness, God says, 'I'm going to fill you. In the midst of this scorched place, I will so fill you, that you are going to be a spring in this parched land.'"

Special Guest: Melissa Kruger.

Episode 156: Special Super-Hero Edition: Todd Miles on Job 9:32-33

Champ Thornton — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this special, bonus episode of "In the Word, On the Go," professor of Theology and author of Superheroes Can't Save You, Todd Miles, reminds us that a proper, biblical view of Jesus reveals him to be both fully human and fully God, not a mix of the two. Commenting on Job 9:32-33, Todd says, "Jesus knows what it's like to be human, to experientially understand everything we go through. And simultaneously, he knows what it's like to be God, because he is holy, Creator God. And so he's the only being in existence who can intercede on our behalf."

Special Guest: Todd Miles.

Episode 147: How To Teach God's Providence to Children? Sally Michael on Isaiah 46:9-11

Champ Thornton — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," Sally Michael, prolific author and co-founder of Children Desiring God, now known as Truth:78, discusses how Isaiah 46:9-11 reminds us that our God is in control of all things. Sally says, "God has the right, the power, the wisdom, and the goodness to rule the world well. Everything God brings into your life is purposed. Once you understand that, you can just rest in who God is."

Special Guest: Sally Michael.

Episode 141: What Does God Promise in Times of Sickness? Scott James on Psalm 28:8-9

Champ Thornton — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," best-selling author and pediatric physician, Dr. Scott James, discusses how God meets us in times of trouble and weakness. Scott says, "In times of trouble, God is my strength; not me. He is my Shepherd; not me."

Special Guest: Scott James.

Episode 125: What really defines you? Matt Smethurst on Revelation 22:4

Champ Thornton — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," blogger, editor, and author, Matt Smethurst, discusses how believers belong to God. Matt says, "The world says define yourself, be true to yourself. Whereas the Bible says that God defines who you are."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Matt Smethurst.

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Episode 118: When does the Bible say it's OK to brag? Hannah Hall on Jeremiah 9:23-24

Champ Thornton — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," best-selling author, Hannah Hall, discusses how Christians should boast only in God. Hannah says, "Riches will not satisfy, strength and beauty will fade, and there's always someone more knowledgeable than us. There's nothing we can brag on that will stand up under pressure, except the Lord. He is worth bragging on because he is worthy."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Hannah Hall.

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New Growth Press: In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by New Growth Press—the publisher Helping Every Person Grow Closer to Christ.

Episode 116: How can I be truly happy? Chris Bruno on Psalm 4:7

Champ Thornton — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," seminary professor and author, Chris Bruno, discusses how God is the greatest source of true happiness. Chris says, "God is at the center of all of life, and God gives us the greatest joy in life."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Chris Bruno.

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New Growth Press: In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by New Growth Press—the publisher Helping Every Person Grow Closer to Christ.

Episode 92: How do I handle anxiety and fear? Barnabas Piper on Isaiah 41:10

Champ Thornton — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," best-selling author, blogger, and podcaster, Barnabas Piper, talks about a verse that's meant a lot to five generations of his family. Commenting on Isaiah 41:10, Barnabas says, "The promise of God is not that everything will be fixed, but that he will always be with you."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Barnabas Piper.

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New Growth Press: In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by New Growth Press—the publisher Helping Every Person Grow Closer to Christ.

Episode 91: Does God communicate beyond Scripture? Tim Challies on Psalm 19:14

Champ Thornton — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," best-selling author and blogger, Tim Challies, talks the "two books" of God's revelation. Commenting on Psalm 19:14, Tim says, "God, I want my words and my heart to be clean before you. And I know I can have this because you are my Redeemer and my Rock."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Tim Challies.

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New Growth Press: In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by New Growth Press—the publisher Helping Every Person Grow Closer to Christ.

Episode 85: Is God always good? Jonathan Gibson on Psalm 100:5

Champ Thornton — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," seminary professor and author, Jonathan Gibson, discusses the difficulty of trusting the goodness of God. Jonny says, "The Lord is good even when you can't see it. Just like the moon is always round even when you can't see all of it. Lord you are good. We believe. Please help our unbelief."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Jonathan Gibson.

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New Growth Press: In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by New Growth Press—the publisher Helping Every Person Grow Closer to Christ.

Episode 80: What to think in dark times? Barbara Reaoch on 1 John 1:5

Champ Thornton — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," Bible teacher and author, Barbara Reaoch, discusses how God is light and what that means for life. Barbara says, "God is light. And he shows us things as they really are. Even when the day feels dark, in his presence our path of life is brightened."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Barbara Reaoch.

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New Growth Press: In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by New Growth Press—the publisher Helping Every Person Grow Closer to Christ.

Episode 79: What does God think of me right now? Scotty Smith on Zephaniah 3:17

Champ Thornton — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," pastor, author, and seminary professor, Scotty Smith, discusses how the Lord rejoices over his undeserving children. Scotty says, "Right now God is committed to all those who trust in Jesus. Right now he greatly delights in us—not at the end of the story, but right now. Right now he is committed to quieting us in his love. Right now we can hear God serenading us in the gospel."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Scotty Smith.

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New Growth Press: In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by New Growth Press—the publisher Helping Every Person Grow Closer to Christ.

Episode 77: Special Superhero Edition with Todd Miles on Mark 2:10-11

Champ Thornton — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0400

In this special, bonus episode of "In the Word, On the Go," professor of Theology and author of Superheroes Can't Save You, Todd Miles, reminds us that a proper, biblical view of Jesus reveals him to be no mere human, but instead to be equal with God and able to forgive sin. Commenting on Mark 2:10-11, Todd says, "Unfortunately, a lot of people think that Jesus is the most remarkable human being who ever lived. And that just won't work. Jesus is simultaneously fully human and fully divine. So when you've been forgiven by Jesus, you've been absolutely forgiven by God."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Todd Miles.

Sponsored By:

New Growth Press: In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by New Growth Press—the publisher Helping Every Person Grow Closer to Christ.

Episode 18: Is God involved in the small details of my life? Deepak Reju on 2 Kings 5:2-3

Champ Thornton — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," Deepak Reju, counselor, author, and associate pastor for counseling and families at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., discusses 2 Kings 5:2-3. Deepak says, "In any moment of tragedy or suffering or difficulty, we often ask, 'Why God?'. But if we knew everything that God knew, we would view everything differently."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible.

Special Guest: Deepak Reju.

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