Journey Begun in Scripture
Through creative and meaningful devotionals, imagery, and music, the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast provides a means for on-the-go listening to and spending time in God’s Word, bringing hope to the world, and transforming and enriching daily and life journeys of all people.
Episodes
Greetings and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “God With Us,” I share Matthew 1:23, which is the Scripture verse my dad reflects on: Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel, which means, God with us.
Now, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence as my dad, Dr. Lou Jander, ref...
Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This installment’s JBNS devotional focuses on Luke 2:7. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “Silent Night.”
Luke 2:7: And she gave birth to her firstborn son, wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Silent Night Verse 1: Silent nig...
Hello and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “The Gift of Christmas Peace,” I share Micah 5:5a, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad reflects on, that being Micah 5:2-5a: He shall be shalom.
Now, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence as my dad, Dr. Lou Jander, reflects on “The Gift of Christmas Peace.”
Podcast music, Comfo...
Greetings and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This installment’s JBNS devotional focuses on Joshua 22:5. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “Hold Fast.”
Joshua 22:5: But be diligent to observe the commandment and the instruction Moses the servant of the Lord charged you: to love the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to keep his comma...
Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Rejoice in the Lord Always,” I share Zephaniah 3:17, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad reflects on, that being Zephaniah 3:14-20: The Lord your God, who is in your midst, is mighty, he will save; he will rejoice over you with joyfulness. God will quiet you through his love; he will exult over you with...
Hello and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This installment’s JBNS devotional focuses on Isaiah 7:14. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “Who Is with Us?”
Isaiah 7:14: Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel, which means, God with us.
Podcast music, Comfort, Comfort Ye My People, edi...
Greetings and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Can We Take Christmas,” I share Malachi 3:2-3a, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad reflects on, that being Malachi 3:1-4: But who can endure the day of the Lord's coming? Who shall stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and launderers’ soap. He will sit as a refiner and purifier of sil...
Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This episode’s JBNS devotional and accompanying litany comes from the following three Scripture verses:
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the purpose I have for you, says the Lord, they’re plans of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future. Psalm 119:114: You are my hiding place and my protector. I hope in your word. Proverbs 23:18...
Hello and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Looking for Answers in all the Wrong Places,” I share Jeremiah 33:15, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad reflects on, Jeremiah 33:14-16: In those days and at that time, I will cause the Branch of righteousness to sprout up unto David. He shall bring forth justice and righteousness on the earth.
Now, sit b...
Greetings and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This installment’s JBNS devotional focuses on 1 Peter 2:25. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “Returned to the Shepherd.”
1 Peter 2:25: For you were as sheep going astray; but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Podcast music, A Lamp unto My Feet, composed by Theo...
Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Watching and Waiting,” I share Mark 13:37, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad reflects on, that being the Gospel of Mark 13:24-37: “And what I say to you, I say to all: Be watchful.”
Now, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence as my dad, Dr. Lou Jander, reflects on “Watchin...
Hello and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This installment’s JBNS devotional focuses on Philippians 2:7-8. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “Humble Servant.”
Philippians 2:7-8: But [Jesus] emptied himself, taking on the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient u...
Greetings and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Unswerving Hope,” I share Hebrews 10:23, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad reflects on, that being Hebrews 10:19-25: Let us hold to the hope we profess without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
Now, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence as my dad, Dr. Lou Jander...
Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This installment’s JBNS devotional focuses on John 11:33. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “Deeply Moved.”
John 11:33: When Jesus saw her weeping...he was deeply moved in spirit and was troubled. Hebrews 4:14-15: Having then a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the So...
Greetings and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “The Way of the Blessed,” I share Matthew 5:3, which comes from the Scripture passage my dad reflects on, that being the Gospel of Matthew 5:1-12: “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Now, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence as my dad, Dr. Lou Jand...
Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. As was mentioned in episode 32, I am flipping the format for the JBNS Litany and Devotional installments, in that we will start with the devotional followed by the litany.
That said, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence as we begin with the devotional, “To the Lord Give Thanks.” with the focus verse being...
Hello and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Reformation Devotional Reflection - Part C,” I share two of the Scripture verses my dad reflects upon. First is Philippians 4:7: And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, shall guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The second is from the Gospel of Luke 10:27: “You shall love the Lord your ...
Greetings and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This installment’s JBNS devotional focuses on John 4:14. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “The Living Water.”
John 4:14: Jesus said, “Whoever drinks of the water that I will give shall never be thirsty again. But the water that I shall give them will be in them a well of water springing up et...
Well met and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. To begin this episode, “Reformation Devotional Reflection - Part B,” I share John 8:36, which comes from the Scripture passages my dad reflects on, that being Romans 3:21-24 and the Gospel of John 8:31-36: “If the Son sets you free, you shall be free indeed.”
Now, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence as my...
Hello and welcome to the Journey Begun in Scripture podcast! I am your host, Theodore Jander. This installment’s JBNS devotional focuses on John 3:8. So, sit back and relax as you take this time to dwell in God’s presence with “The Wind Blows.”
John 3:8: The wind blows where it wants to and you hear its sound, but you cannot tell from where it comes or to where it goes. So, it is with everyone born of the Spirit.
Podcast music, A L...
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