It's been an awesome year! As the Christmas holiday approaches and 2025 comes to a close, we thought it would be a good idea to take some time and reflect on the many conversations and topics we've covered on the Bible, Bros & Brew podcast this year. We also share some lessons learned and insights received from the various themes we explored this year, including: Walking in the SpiritThe Fruit of the SpiritHow to Keep From FallingPride vs. HumilityGratitude and Thanksgiving W...

As we've journeyed through the scriptures regarding the importance of being grateful, a thought-provoking idea has emerged: Is there a difference between gratitude and thanksgiving? Armed with the Bible and a healthy supply of coffee, David & Phil tackle this intriguing question, and the discoveries they've made are definitely worth further study. Using key verses from the Old and New Testaments, the bros offer this thesis: Gratitude is an attitude of the heart based on an inward acknowle...

In Psalm 50:14, the Bible encourages us to give God an offering of thanksgiving, which is explained in practical terms as the "fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name" (Hebrews 13:15). Scripture is replete with these types of encouragements, and if we're wise enough take heed to them, we'll discover of the most powerful forms of fellowship with God that exists. In this episode, David and Phil continue exploring the themes of thankfulness and gratefulness, particularly in light of the tran...

In life, we can always find something to complain about, but how about redirecting your focus toward finding things to be grateful for? That's what this episode is all about. With a healthy dose of java on hand, David & Phil explore the scriptures to tackle the topic of being grateful, an underrated practice in a culture where negativity, complaining, and entitlement are pervasive. Not only can gratefulness keep you from spiraling into a negative "feedback loop" of only seeing the bad sid...

As we’ve journeyed through our series on pride and humility, a powerful, often-overlooked theme has emerged: repentance. What does the Bible really mean when it calls us to repent? And why is repentance inseparable from true humility? Simply put, repentance is the decision to turn around — to walk away from thoughts, habits, and actions that pull us away from God. It’s humility in motion. When you see yourself clearly before God, repentance is the step that transforms clarity into spiritual g...

The word “submission” gets a bad rap in today’s culture — and for good reason. Many have misused it as a tool for control, dominance, or manipulation. But the Bible paints a very different picture. In Scripture, submission is not weakness, inferiority, or becoming someone’s doormat. It is a powerful, purposeful, God-designed posture that leads to authentic humility, spiritual growth, and divine honor. In this episode, David & Phil open the Scriptures to show how submission and humility a...

What does the Bible really say about humility? In this episode of Bible, Bros & Brew, David and Phil delve into the distinction between genuine humility and false humility, exploring how the world’s concept of “being humble” often falls short of God’s heart. They unpack 1 Peter 5:5-7, explore how false humility hides behind religious performance, and show why genuine humility begins with trusting and depending on God. Grab your Bible, your notebook, and your favorite brew, and join the ...

How does humility transform your life? In this episode of Bible , Bros & Brew, we dive into the Word — from The Bible — and uncover what true humility looks like, how it stands in contrast to pride, and how it unlocks real blessing and happiness. 🔖 What You’ll Learn: 00:00 – Intro: Pride vs Humility 10:00 – Definition: What humility is in Scripture 20:30 – Case Study: Jesus Christ washing the disciples’ feet (John 13) 30:45 – Application: How to live humility as a man of faith 40:50 – Cl...

Over the past few weeks, we've been covering the subject of pride from several different angles, mainly focusing on the various features and characteristics of pride. In this episode, David, Phil & Ryan take a slightly different approach by exploring what is commonly regarded as the antidote to pride, which is humility. The scriptures teach us that humility should not only be one of the defining character traits of a new testament believer, it's also the means by which God can exalt us an...

We're in Week 5 of our study on the subject of pride, and this time around, David & Phil focus on the famous parable of the Pharisee & the tax collector in Luke 18:9-14. There's a very salient lesson to be learned in the dramatic contrast between how the Pharisee approached God--and what he focused on in his prayer--versus the humble, contrite, and earnest prayer of the tax collector. Also covered in this podcast is the vitally important topic of examining your motives, which involves...

Pride doesn’t always shout—it often hides behind religion, titles, and “good intentions.” In this week’s episode of Bible, Bros & Brew, David, Phil, and Ryan unpack Matthew 23:1–14, where Jesus delivers one of His most direct rebukes: calling out the Pharisees for hypocrisy, arrogance, and spiritual pride. Join us as we explore: ☕ How pride disguises itself as holiness and status 📖 Why Jesus warned believers to “do what they say, not what they do” 💬 What real humility looks like in our d...

We know from the scriptures that "pride leads to destruction" (Proverbs 16:18), but how can we recognize pride before it gets a chance to gain a foothold in our lives? In this third installment of our series called "The Subtlety of Pride", David, Phil & Ryan explore the parable of the Prodigal Son (we took a "divine detour" that wasn't exactly planned ahead of time) to discover some of the spiritual flashpoints where pride can creep in unawares. Using this iconic tale of moral failure and...

In this second installment of our new series, David, Phil & Ryan explore the theme of pride by contrasting it with a spiritual quality that perhaps doesn't immediately seem connected to it, and that is gratefulness. So many times in our lives, pride can subtly creep in through the door of complaining and ungratefulness. Using several examples, including the famously bizarre story of Nebuchadnezzar's descent into madness, the BBB crew offers scriptural insights to help us recognize the cle...

We have launched a new series on a topic that all of us wrestle with but often flies under the radar, and that is pride. In this episode, David & Phil dig into the scriptures to first of all discover what the biblical definition of pride is, as well as how subtle and destructive this force can be in your spiritual life if you're not careful. So how is it that we allow pride to sneak into our lives and cause so much damage? This episode will give you some important pieces of the puzzle to ...

As we wrap up our series on How to Keep From Falling, David & Phil dig into the concluding verses of our foundational passage from 2 Peter 1:5-11 where it lists the seven spiritual qualities that we are to add to our faith. This episode focuses on what it means to "make our calling and election sure" (V10), which as the scriptures say, is the key to keep from falling. God's invitation has been given to all of us--the big question is, how will we respond to it? So make sure to brew up your...

As we enter the final stretch of our journey through 2 Peter 1:3-11, David & Phil discuss the difference between falling--i.e., getting sidetracked by sin and/or stumbling in your walk with the Lord--versus falling away, where you simply depart from the things of God altogether. A good deal of time in spent in this episode highlighting the importance of getting back up when you sin or make moral blunders in your Christian life, with an emphasis on the fact that God is interested in the "l...

We've spent quite a bit of time talking about the benefits of developing the seven spiritual qualities listed in 2 Peter 1:5-7, but what happens when a believer does NOT add these vital elements to their faith? That's the million dollar question on this episode of Bible, Bros & Brew. With the help of plenty of scriptures, David & Phil explore not only what adverse effects can come from remaining spiritually stagnant, but also how to recognize and resist the attacks of the enemy that a...

We've been dissecting the seven spiritual qualities outlined in 2 Peter 1:5-7, and as we conclude our journey through these critical virtues, there is a powerful principle that all of us would do well not to ignore in verse 8: "For if these things [i.e., these spiritual qualities] be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." In this episode, David & Phil explore this theme of fruitfulness and productivity i...

As we wrap up our exploration of the seven virtues listed in 2 Peter 1:5-7, this episode focuses on the final two items on that list: Brotherly kindness and love. So is there any difference between the two, and if so, what is it? To help answer these questions, David & Phil dig into a handful of key scriptural cross-references that explain the key distinctions between these two spiritual qualities. So grab your Bible and your favorite cup of coffee, and get ready to dig into the Word with...

When you hear the word "godliness", what immediately comes to your mind? For many people, the word evokes images of pious-looking saints in ethereal settings, or the idea of being "so heavenly minded that you're no earthly good". Unfortunately, these types of misconceptions can make godliness seem out of reach for the average believer, as if it were a quality or trait that is only reserved for the most holy among us. The good news is, the actual scriptural definition of godliness is a lot mor...