Digest This! Bible Study

In this episode of Digest This! Bible Study, I'm introducing my new series, "Soul Strengtheners: Key Principles for a Luxurious Relationship with God." 

Join me, Vernetta Wood Dunbar, your host, as we explore how to take your relationship with God to new depths, where faith becomes richer, more fulfilling, and overflowing with His grace. 

In this series, we’re exploring how to experience a relations...

In this episode of Digest This! Bible Study, we explore the profound connection between the soul, spirit, and alignment with God through the lens of Scripture. Diving deep into the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19:1-18, we examine how Elijah’s journey of fear, anxiety, discouragement, and renewal speaks directly to the importance of aligning our soul and spirit with God's will. Elijah’s encounter with God on Mount Horeb reveals p...

In this episode of Digest This! Bible Study Podcast, we delve into the sacred habits that sets us up for meaningful communication with God—prayer, fasting, biblical meditation, and solitude. These sacred habits (known to many as spiritual disciplines) are foundational for strengthening our relationship with Him and lead to four powerful soul strengtheners: trust, humility, transformation, and rest.

Through scriptures like Matthew 6:...

In this episode of Digest This! Bible Study, we dive deep into the spiritual battle between the soul and Satan, exploring who Satan is, his destructive agenda, and how sin entered the world. We begin by tracing Satan's origins as a fallen cherub, revealed in Ezekiel 28:12-15, and discuss his role in the temptation of humanity as depicted in Genesis 3.

We'll uncover how Satan’s rebellion against God initiated the conflict b...

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the spiritual warfare that every believer faces in the battle of "Soul vs. Satan." Drawing from key scriptures, we uncover how our soul stands as the battleground, and why God calls us to put on the full armor to withstand the enemy's tactics and stand firm in truth, purity, and righteousness.

We'll walk through Ephesians 6:10-20, exploring each piece of the armor of Go...

 What anchors your soul when life feels overwhelming?

In this episode, we explore the sacred habits of worship, service, community, and gratitude and how they provide soul care that grounds us in God’s presence.

With insights from key scriptures such as Psalms 89:5-11, Matthew 20:28, Philippians 2:7-8, Acts 2:42-47, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, and Philippians 4:11, we’ll discover how these practices strengthen our ...

What does it mean to have a truly luxurious relationship with God? In this episode, we explore how peace, joy, unconditional love, and abundant life define this divine connection. Drawing from powerful scriptures, we uncover the essence of this relationship:

• Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us of the unparalleled peace we find in God through prayer.
• Psalm 16:9-11 reveals the fullness of joy and eternal pleasures found in God’s presence.
• ...

Happy New Year! 

As we step into a fresh start, this short episode is here to encourage and inspire you. Life gets busy, but let’s not forget the importance of spending time with the One who gives us true joy and purpose.

Psalm 16:11 reminds us, “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” In just a few minutes, we’ll explore why dedicating t...

Life's storms can leave us feeling lost, afraid, and unsure if God is there. In this trailer episode of the Digest This! Bible Study Podcast, we introduce a powerful new series that explores the question, “Where is God in my storm?”

Through biblical stories and promises from scripture, we’ll uncover how to find hope and strength when life feels overwhelming. Get a glimpse of the sacred habits, practical insights, and deep encou...

When life’s storms rage and God seems silent, how do we stay locked in with Him? In this episode of Digest This! Bible Study Podcast, we dive into the story of Esther and uncover how her unwavering faith, fasting, and trust in God reveal His presence—even when He isn't mentioned.

Esther 4:16-17 shows us her bold declaration: “If I perish, I perish.” This wasn’t just courage—it was the result of a lifestyle of fasting and prayer...

Life’s storms can leave us feeling lost, confused, and questioning God’s presence. Like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35), we can be so focused on our disappointment that we fail to recognize Jesus walking right beside us. In this episode, we’ll explore how to adjust our focus from our circumstances to Christ, trusting that His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9) and leaning not on our own understanding ...

In this episode of Digest This! Bible Study, Vernetta shares her testimony of affliction, revealing how chronic illness has shaped her faith and strengthened her dependence on God's grace. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 12:6-10, she explores why God sometimes allows suffering to remain and how His power is made perfect in our weakness. Through scripture, reflection, and personal experience, Vernetta uncovers five reasons why God d...

On this special Good Friday episode of Digest This! Bible Study, we reflect deeply on the meaning of the cross and the silence of God in Jesus' final hours. Using the acronym S.I.N. – Separation Is Nullified, we explore how the crucifixion didn’t just pay for sin—it destroyed the distance between us and God.

Together, we journey through key scriptures like:

• Leviticus 4, which outlines the sacrificial system and its purpose
• Is...

Are you feeling mentally drained, spiritually disconnected, or simply overwhelmed by the chaos of life? In this transformative episode of Digest This! Bible Study, your host Vernetta introduces a life-changing opportunity: a free, six-week live virtual Bible study class titled "Mental Reset: Aligning Your Mind with God’s Will."

This isn’t just a study—it’s an experience. Vernetta dives into the importance of renewing your ...

We’re halfway through the year—how are you doing with prioritizing God in your daily life? In this powerful mid-year check-in, Vernetta revisits the foundation set at the beginning of the year: centering our lives around God's presence. Through Matthew 6:33 and practical spiritual insights, this episode encourages you to pause, reflect, and realign your focus on God.

You'll uncover:

• Why prioritizing God brings alignment
• ...

Welcome to Season 3 of Digest This! Bible Study—introducing a brand-new series: Moments with God: Weekly Soul Nourishment. This 16-week self-guided Bible study is designed to help you intentionally pause, reflect, and connect with God more deeply.

Each weekly episode includes:

• A focus scripture or passage
• A devotional thought or sermonette
• Journal prompts and Bible study questions
• A practical action step

Whether you're star...

Welcome to Moments with God: Weekly Soul Nourishment, a self-guided bible study. This week’s episode dives deep into the truth that God desires a genuine relationship with you, not empty religious rituals. Through Isaiah 1:11–17, we’ll uncover how God longs for hearts aligned with His justice, mercy, and love — not just outward actions. Listen in, pray, reflect, and discover how to trade routine for real intimacy with your Creator....

This week, as you reflect on moving from empty rituals to a deep relationship with God, revisit this powerful episode from Season 1, "Sacred Habits of Communication."

Discover how prayer, fasting, biblical meditation, and solitude are not just sacred habits — they are gateways that draw you into true intimacy with our Father. In this episode, we unpack how each sacred habit cultivates a soul strengthener like trust and hum...

Grace and peace! Welcome to Week Two of Moments with God’s Weekly Soul Nourishment, your self-guided Bible study to help you intentionally spend sacred moments with God.

In this episode, we unpack a powerful truth: the Bible is not just a historical text, but a living, breathing revelation of God’s heart, written through the power of the Holy Spirit. Together, we break down a fresh acronym for B.I.B.L.E. — Biblical Instructions Brea...