God's Word for Life

God's Word for Life

As a companion to our Word Aflame Adult Level Curriculum, this podcast serves to encourage adult disciples to think deeply about God’s Word, further develop their personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and make a greater commitment to the purpose and plan of God for their lives.

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October 17, 2025 33 mins

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It all seemed wrong. A new Pharaoh had just decreed every Hebrew baby boy must die. Here Amram and Jochebed were sitting in their humble home in Egypt, holding their newborn baby . . . boy. Only God could help them now. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Exodus 3 to hear the story.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Fall 2025 Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "The Birth of Moses" (October ...

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Joseph, a seventeen-year-old junior in high school, went from being favored by his father to forgotten by everyone—except God. When no one else was with him, God was with him. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Genesis 50 to hear the story.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Fall 2025 Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "Joseph" (October 12, 2025).



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October 3, 2025 28 mins

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One twin brother thought God needed his help until he conned more people than he could fix on his own. In a powerful, life-transforming moment, Jacob realized he needed God's help; God didn't need his. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Genesis 32 to hear the story.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Fall 2025 Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "From Jacob to Israel" (October 5, 2...

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September 26, 2025 27 mins

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Another man found grace in God's sight, even after the world ran back to wickedness. God found a man who would be faithful to Him: a man named Abram. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Genesis 12 to hear the story.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Fall 2025 Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "Abraham and Isaac" (September 28, 2025).



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September 19, 2025 32 mins

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The justice and mercy of God all came together in Noah's day when God called him to build an ark. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Genesis 9 to hear the story.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Fall 2025 Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "Noah and the Flood" (September 21, 2025).

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September 12, 2025 28 mins

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Where did it all go wrong? It started off with perfection and paradise, but it soon spiraled into separation from God and one another. Yet, God was already working to bring us back to Him. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Genesis 3 to hear the story.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Fall 2025 Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "The Fall of Humanity" (September 14, 2025).

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September 5, 2025 29 mins

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In the beginning, God created it all. And it was good. In fact, after He created humanity, He called it very good. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Genesis 1 to hear the story.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Fall 2025 Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "Creation" (September 7, 2025).

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August 29, 2025 29 mins

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Twelve stones used to stand to remind future generations of the children of Israel's children who God is and what He has done. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Joshua 4 to hear the story.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2025 Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "Daddy, What's the Big Pile of Rocks For" (August 31, 2025).

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August 22, 2025 29 mins

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Heaven is pure perfection because God is Heaven's architect and Heaven's builder. John wrote the wonders we will see and the struggles we will not see when we get there. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Revelation 21 to hear all about a Heaven to gain.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2025 Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "A Heaven to Gain" (August 24, 2025). 

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August 15, 2025 26 mins

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It starts off as a beautiful story of a bridegroom and bridal party, but it ends with a chilling warning to watch and be ready. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Matthew 25 to hear the story.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2025 Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "Here Comes the Bridegroom" (August 17, 2025). 

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August 8, 2025 24 mins

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Jesus is coming back soon for His church, but what do we do while we wait? Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Acts 1 to hear the story.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2025 Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "Until He Comes" (August 10, 2025). 

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August 1, 2025 28 mins

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There are thousands of prophecies in the Bible, and many of them relate to Jesus. Many of those relate to the end of time. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Luke 21 to hear more.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2025 Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "A Heaven to Gain" (August 3, 2025). 

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July 25, 2025 26 mins

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Peanut butter and jelly. Coffee and donuts. Rest and relaxation. Some duos are dynamic. One more is found in the books of Romans and James. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to James 2 to hear the story.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2025 Adult Lesson Guide, entitled, "A Dynamic Duo" (July 27, 2025). 

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July 18, 2025 28 mins

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It may be one of Scripture's most powerful stories of repentance and forgiveness. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to I John 1 to hear the story.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2025 Adult Lesson Guide, entitled, "Even Giants Fall" (July 20, 2025). 



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July 11, 2025 22 mins

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In a world of tough questions and tough trials, Jesus invites us to trust and rest. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Matthew 11 to hear the story.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2025 Adult Lesson Guide, entitled, "Trust and Rest" (July 13, 2025). 



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July 4, 2025 28 mins

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The story opens with one widow who needed help and an unjust judge who refused to help—until the won't-take-no-for-an-answer widow just kept asking. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Hebrews 11 and Luke 18 to hear the story.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2025 Adult Lesson Guide, entitled, "The Just Judge" (July 6, 2025). 

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June 27, 2025 24 mins

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If you've ever been on a long trip and forgot something you feared you would forget, you're in good, God-called company. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Mark 8 to hear the story.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2025 Adult Lesson Guide, entitled, "Forgotten Bread" (June 29, 2025). 

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June 20, 2025 27 mins

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Somewhere in the darkness, amid the wind and waves, Jesus' followers saw . . . what? who is walking on water? Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Matthew 14 to hear the story.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2025 Adult Lesson Guide, entitled, "Step Out, the Water's Fine" (June 22, 2025). 

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June 13, 2025 24 mins

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How do you feed up to 20,000 hungry people with nothing more than a Lunchable? Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to John 6 to hear the story.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2025 Adult Lesson Guide, entitled, "Twelve Take-Home Boxes" (June 15, 2025). 

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June 6, 2025 31 mins

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Welcome to a special episode! We are celebrating and experiencing the power of Pentecost on this Pentecost Sunday episode. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Acts 2 to hear the story.

This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2025 Adult Lesson Guide, entitled, "The Sights and Sounds of Pentecost" (June 8, 2025). 

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