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1 John: Episode 14: Love is Proof
How do we know if God’s life is truly in us?In this episode of Back Porch Bible, we explore 1 John 3:10–18, where the apostle John gives a powerful and sobering answer: look at how you love.Biblical…
1 John: Episode 13: Identity Defined
Who are you because of whose you are?In this episode of Back Porch Bible Podcast, we continue our Abide & Thrive study through 1 John and explore the powerful truth of our identity as children of…
1 John: Episode 12: The Love That Makes Us His
What protects us from deception? John’s answer may surprise you — not just discernment, but belonging.As we continue Part 2 of our journey through 1 John (chapters 3–5), we pause at 1 John 3:1 to…
1 John: Episode 11: The Last Hour
Step into Part 2 of our journey through 1 John (chapters 3–5) as we explore 1 John 2:18–29 and John’s urgent reminder for believers living in “the last hour.” When deception sounds sincere and truth…
Bible Study Skills: Episode 7: Application
In this final workshop episode, we move from study to living—where God’s Word shifts from information to transformation. Application is where truth takes root in your daily life. Learn how to bridge…
Bible Study Skills: Episode 6: Word Studies/Parsing
Ever wondered what a single word can unlock in your Bible study? Word studies let you dig beneath the surface, discovering shades of meaning and richness often lost in translation. We’ll walk step by…
Bible Study Skills: Episode 5: Bible Phrasing
Want to slow down and let Scripture speak for itself? Bible phrasing helps you break a passage into natural thought lines so you can see the flow and emphasis the writer intended. It’s like putting…
Bible Study Skills: Episode 4: Lists
Lists may seem simple, but they’re a powerful way to see what really matters in a passage. In this episode, we’ll explore how making a list highlights key themes, reveals patterns, and deepens your…
Bible Study Skills: Episode 3: Book Chart
Want to see the whole letter come alive? In this episode, we’ll grab the Book Chart—a tool that helps you step back and catch the big picture of Scripture. By laying out each chapter side by side,…
Bible Study Skills: Episode 2: Observation Worksheets
Before we can understand what the Bible means, we first need to see what it says. In this episode, we’ll pull out our first tool: the Observation Worksheet. This simple method helps you slow down and…
Bible Study Skills: Episode 1: Intro to Inductive Study
Ready to dig deeper into God’s Word? This workshop will give you a toolbox of practical skills to help you slow down, see details you’ve never noticed, and discover truth straight from Scripture.…
Pride Wears a Mask: Episode 4: Unmasked by Love
Pride often hides behind fear and whispers, “It’s all on you.” But God’s love tells a different story. In this final episode of our Pride Wears a Mask mini-series, we’ll pause to reflect on the love…
Pride Wears a Mask: Episode 3: Humility-Embracing our Creatureliness
What if humility isn’t about thinking less of yourself, but about seeing yourself rightly—as a created, dependent being, fully known and fully loved by God? In this episode, we explore the beauty of…
Pride Wears a Mask: Episode 2: The Illusion of Control
What if the control you’re clinging to is costing you more than you realize? In this episode of Pride Wears a Mask, we explore how fear often hides beneath our efforts to manage outcomes—and how…
Pride Wears a Mask: Episode 1: The strut that hides the fear
We’re so glad you’re joining us for this 4-part mini-series in our 1 John study, Abide and Thrive.In this series, we’ll explore how pride often hides behind fear and control—and how God’s love gently…
1 John: Episode 10: Evidence you are Abiding
In this final episode of Part 1, we pause to reflect on eight expressions of abiding faith drawn from 1 John 1–2. More than a set of behaviors, these are the natural outflow of a heart that desires…
1 John: Episode 9: A Father's Love: A world's pull
In this episode of Back Porch Bible, we step into the heart of 1 John to hear a fatherly warning filled with urgency and love. As false teaching crept into the early church, John reminded…
1 John: Episode 8: Ch 2:15-27 Don't love the world
The pull of the world we tell us it is worth it. But the world will leave us spinning on the dance floor. Abiding in God is like a beautiful dance, with a lead who always has our best at heart. He…
1 John: Episode 7: Ch 2:7-14 Be Encouraged
The Evidence of Abiding: A Life of LoveWhat does real love look like—and where does it come from? In today’s episode of Back Porch Bible, we explore how love is not just a command but the evidence…
1 John: Episode 6b: Ch 2:3-6 Walking in Love and Obedience
In Part 2 of Episode 6, we move from the comforting truth of Jesus as our Advocate to a practical look at what it means to walk with Him. John gives us a spiritual mirror—not to cause doubt, but to…
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