Deep Spirituality

Christianity is a relationship religion, and the Bible has a lot to say about how to have great friendships. Scripture says that God himself is love; so the closer we are to him, the more loving we will become. Jesus gives us the ultimate example of how to love, connect, and have deep relationships.

Check out this episode of Scripture Playlists to learn how to have the humility and love we need to build great relationships li...

God is the source of all courage. When our relationship with him is close, courage comes naturally because we trust God to protect us. This means that we don’t have to be swept away by fear or worry in even the most stressful and scary circumstances.

Listen to these verses of the Bible that will fills us with courage that gives us strength, peace, understanding, patience, and hope.

Show Notes

Proverbs 1:33 TPT

Joshua 1:9 ...

A few weeks ago, we published our latest Featured Devotional by our editor in chief, Russ Ewell, entitled “The Blueprint for Living Spiritually: A five-step journey to a soul connection with God, through the footsteps of Jesus.”

We are excited to let you know that you can now listen to the Blueprint in its entirety on our website so you can listen as you read along. 

We are introducing a new show format, called Deep Reads, in which...

God loves us and is capable of doing far more than we could ask or imagine. He not only desires for us to grow but also enjoys the process of helping us become who we’re meant to be. Check out this Scripture Playlist to learn how God wants us to grow and change our lives.

Show Notes

Ephesians 1:5-8 NCV

Isaiah 41:10 TPT

Philippians 1:9 CEV

Hebrews 6:10-12 ERV

2 Peter 1:5-8 CEV

Galatians 6:9-10 NLT

Galatians 5:25-26 MSG

Ph...

Many things in life can lead us to the bottom of a pit—from challenging circumstances to problems of our own making—but in the end, it doesn’t really matter how we got there. What matters is we have a God who can always lift us out.

Listen to these verses of the Bible on how David teaches us how to pray our way out of any murky pit.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:14 Admit to God that you need his help.

1:42 Remember how Go...

Negative thoughts about ourselves can be debilitating and discouraging. Left unchecked, they can completely take over our minds and stop us from seeing ourselves and our lives from God’s perspective. God loves the deepest parts of who we are, and his purpose for us is greater than any flaw we may feel that we have.

Listen to these verses of the Bible to combat self-criticism with God’s love and truth.

Show Notes

Isaiah 55...

God cares about what we really think, not just about what we do. Instead of filling our minds with negative thoughts that make us feel guilty and distant from God, we can listen to his Word and train ourselves to think the way he does. His thoughts are higher than and completely different from ours. As we let him influence our thoughts, we will learn to think positively and spiritually about both ourselves and the world around us. 

When our personal conviction comes from the Bible, we will be strong, courageous, and faithful to God through the ups and downs of life. We will also find the power and motivation to make changes in our lives, even when they’re not easy. We’ll be on our way to the full and satisfying life God wants us to live. 

Let’s listen to this Scripture Playlist to learn how to become a person of conviction. 

Show Notes

Hebrews 11:1 ...

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, and uneasiness. It’s an emotion that everyone experiences to different degrees, but it can affect our faith and make it hard to see beyond what’s right in front of us. Rather than letting anxiety drive us away from God, we can choose to let it bring us humbly toward him.

Listen to this Scripture Playlist of the Bible about anxiety and how our relationship with God can help us beat i...

Attaching to God is one of the greatest and most transformative experiences anyone can have. It's also incredibly challenging. Attachment requires a level of vulnerability that can feel uncomfortable, but it's worth it because it allows amazing things to happen in our lives.

Listen to this Scripture Playlist to learn to enjoy opening your heart to God and the deep connection with him that comes as a result.

Show N...

Every day is a new day with God. He calls us to use our pasts to grow closer to him, not hold us back. God is a God of fresh starts, growth, and change. Whether it’s past pains, hurts, experiences, accomplishments, God wants us to look forward to his life and plan for us.

Listen to this Scripture Playlist to learn how to let go of our pasts and move forward in faith!

Show Notes:

Philippians 3:12-14 CEV

Jeremiah 29:11 GW

In this Mini Quiet Time, we learn how to handle painful feelings of discouragement in our spiritual lives. Jesus came for the moments we feel bruised and low. His goal was to serve people, and when we share that goal, there is no way we can fail. Through a story about four faithful friends in the Bible (along with a little inspiration from the holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life), we'll learn how to change our perspective...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and one of the busiest! When life speeds up, one of the biggest temptations many of us face is to stop spending time with God. But God is the only one who can bring true inner peace into our lives. No matter how fast life is going, we can find calm by listening to and trusting God’s Word more than our own ability to get things done. 

Listen to our new Scripture Playlist to learn how to...

By staying close to God and following his guidance, we can fill our homes with joy, love, intimacy, and resilience. Listen to this Scripture Playlist to make your marriage truly merry during the brisk (and stressful) holiday months or any time of year. 

Show Notes:

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NIrV

Genesis 2:18, 24 CEV

Proverbs 18:22 NET

Proverbs 31:10-12,17,25 AMP

Proverbs 5:18-19 NCV

Hebrews 13:4 NCV

Proverbs 27:8 GW

Proverbs 19:14 N...

God’s forgiveness is as deep as it is powerful. When we understand how personal the love and forgiveness of God is, our lives will change from the inside out. We will be filled with joy instead of regret, gratitude instead of guilt, and mercy instead of anger or resentment. Check out this Scripture Playlist to learn how God’s forgiveness can change your life.

Show Notes

Ephesians 1:5-8 NCV

Psalm 65:3 NLT

Romans 5:6-8 ERV

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We all need fresh starts at some point in our lives, and regardless of how many mistakes we make or how little we feel we deserve it, God always gives us the strength to start again.

So in whatever area you feel like you need a fresh start today, enjoy this Scripture Playlist about how God will give us a new heart, a new way of thinking, and new strength to move forward. As you listen, take a minute to think about an area of y...

When we’re truly grateful for the love God shows us and the good things he does for us, our lives will change in ways we could never imagine. Fixing our hearts on the things we are grateful for will compel us to share these things with others as well. Listen to this Scripture Playlist to learn about the power of a grateful heart.

Show Notes:

Psalm 107:1 NIV

Psalm 50:14 CEV

Psalm 118:1 CEV

Psalm 50:23 CEV

Colossians 4:2 ERV

Sometimes, it’s hard to be ourselves. Fear of rejection can make us hide who we really are. We cover up our sins, insecurities, and mistakes and pretend to be people we’re not. But one of the most amazing things about having a relationship with God is he frees us up to be ourselves. The Bible can help us overcome our fear and be honest about anything so that we can build close friendships with God and other people. Check out this S...

The Bible is a book that tells the story of God's relationship with us. It is filled with stories, poems, songs, and letters showing how God created us and the world we live in with the sole purpose of establishing a connection with his beloved people. However, our perception of God may not always be accurate. To help us keep our hearts and minds focused on who God truly is, we can revisit key passages that remind us that God p...