Tuesday December 23, 2025IV Week of Advent📖 Scripture Readings:2 Samuel 2:1b–10Titus 2:1–10Luke 1:26–38Today’s Advent reading draws us into the quiet yet world-changing ways God establishes His kingdom—through humility, obedience, and faith.In 2 Samuel 2:1b–10, David steps into leadership not by seizing power, but by seeking the Lord and waiting for God’s direction. Advent reminds us that God’s promises unfold in His timing, and true kingship begins with trust and submission.In Titus 2:1–10, Paul calls God’s people to lives that reflect the beauty of the gospel—faithful, self-controlled, and marked by integrity. As we await Christ, our everyday obedience becomes a powerful witness to a watching world.And in Luke 1:26–38, the heart of Advent shines as Mary responds to God’s surprising plan with courageous faith: “Let it be to me according to your word.” God enters the world not with force, but through the willing surrender of a humble servant.This episode invites us to wait faithfully, live reflectively, and say yes to God’s purposes—even when they stretch our understanding—trusting that He is bringing His promises to life.
Monday December 22, 2025IV Week of Advent 📖 **Scripture Readings:**• Zephaniah 3:4–20• Titus 1:1–16• Luke 1:1–25Today’s Advent reading invites us to move from waiting in the dark to rejoicing in hope, anchored in God’s faithfulness and saving work.In **Zephaniah 3:4–20**, the Lord confronts corrupt leadership and persistent sin, yet the chapter crescendos with astonishing grace: God Himself rejoices over His redeemed people with singing. Advent reminds us that judgment is never God’s final word—restoration, joy, and gathering are.In **Titus 1:1–16**, Paul emphasizes the importance of sound doctrine and godly leadership, calling God’s people to lives that match the truth they confess. As we prepare for Christ, Advent shapes both belief and behavior.And in **Luke 1:1–25**, the story of redemption begins to unfold as God breaks centuries of silence. Through Zechariah and Elizabeth, we see that God keeps His promises—even when hope feels delayed—and prepares the way for salvation.This episode calls us to trust the God who restores, rejoice in the God who sings over His people, and live faithfully as we await the fulfillment of His promises.
Thursday December 18, 2025III Week if Advent 🕯️📖 **Scripture Readings:**• Zechariah 5:1–14• Revelation 4:9–5:5• Matthew 25:1–13Today’s Advent reading calls us to live awake, repentant, and ready as we wait for the coming King.In *Zechariah 5:1–14, God confronts hidden sin and reminds us that nothing escapes His holiness. Advent is not only about anticipation—it’s an invitation to examine our hearts and remove what does not belong.In *Revelation 4:9–5:5 heaven erupts in worship as all creation bows before the One seated on the throne—and hope rises as the Lion of Judah is revealed, worthy to open what no one else can.And in *Matthew 25:1–13, Jesus warns us through the parable of the ten virgins: preparation cannot be borrowed. Faith must be personal, lived, and ready for His return.This episode invites us to ask: *Am I merely waiting—or am I ready?* Advent shapes a people who keep their lamps burning, their hearts clean, and their eyes fixed on the coming King.—This is the unfiltered and unscripted daily podcast of Dr. Terry Rolen. Whether you're a devout Christian seeking spiritual growth or someone curious about the teachings of the Bible, this whimsical podcast offers a dynamic, relatable platform for deepening your faith and understanding.
Wednesday December 17, 2025III Week of AdventToday’s Advent Readings:Zechariah 3:1–10; Revelation 4:1–8; Matthew 24:45–51In Zechariah 3:1–10, we see a powerful picture of grace. Joshua the high priest stands accused, clothed in filthy garments, yet the Lord rebukes the accuser and clothes him in clean robes. Advent reminds us that God does not leave us in our guilt—He removes it and restores us, promising a future of peace and righteousness.In Revelation 4:1–8, John is invited into the throne room of heaven. There, all creation revolves around the holiness of God, who is continually worshiped as the One who was, and is, and is to come. Advent lifts our eyes from earthly distractions to the reality that God reigns now.In Matthew 24:45–51, Jesus calls His followers to faithful stewardship while they wait. The question isn’t *when* the Master will return, but *how* we will live until He does. Advent shapes us into servants who are alert, obedient, and faithful.Together, these passages call us to live clothed in grace, anchored in worship, and committed to faithfulness as we await the return of our King.He has cleansed us. He reigns in glory. He is coming again.#Advent #AdventDevotional #PrepareHimRoom #ComeLordJesus #BiblePodcast #GraceAndRedemption #GodReigns #FaithfulServant #ClothedInGrace #HolyHolyHoly
Monday December 15, 2025III Week of AdventToday’s Advent Readings:
Amos 9:1–10; Revelation 2:8–17; Matthew 23:13–26In Amos 9:1–10, God confronts Israel with the consequences of turning away from Him. There is no hiding place from His holiness—He sees every injustice, every empty ritual, every hardened heart. Advent reminds us that God’s judgment is not meant to destroy hope but to wake us up. Before the Savior comes, He calls His people to return with sincerity, humility, and truth.In Revelation 2:8–17, Jesus speaks to two churches—one suffering, one compromised. To Smyrna, He says: “Do not fear… Be faithful unto death.” To Pergamum, He calls for repentance where compromise has crept in. Advent forms us into people who stand firm in faith, enduring hardship, resisting cultural pressure, and holding fast to Christ’s name.In Matthew 23:13–26, Jesus exposes the dangers of spiritual hypocrisy—religious leaders who looked holy on the outside but were spiritually blind within. Advent leads us away from mere appearances and toward authentic worship, clean hands flowing from a clean heart.Together, these passages compel us to take Advent seriously: To let God examine us…To stand courageously for Christ…To repent of hypocrisy and return to wholehearted devotion.The Light is coming. Let every hidden place be made ready.
Thursday December 11, 2025II Week of AdventToday’s Advent Readings: 🕯️Amos 9:1–10; Revelation 2:8–17; Matthew 23:13–26**In **Amos 9:1–10**, God confronts Israel with the consequences of turning away from Him. There is no hiding place from His holiness—He sees every injustice, every empty ritual, every hardened heart. Advent reminds us that God’s judgment is not meant to destroy hope but to wake us up. Before the Savior comes, He calls His people to return with sincerity, humility, and truth.In **Revelation 2:8–17**, Jesus speaks to two churches—one suffering, one compromised. To Smyrna, He says: *“Do not fear… Be faithful unto death.”* To Pergamum, He calls for repentance where compromise has crept in. Advent forms us into people who stand firm in faith, enduring hardship, resisting cultural pressure, and holding fast to Christ’s name.In **Matthew 23:13–26**, Jesus exposes the dangers of spiritual hypocrisy—religious leaders who looked holy on the outside but were spiritually blind within. Advent leads us away from mere appearances and toward **authentic worship**, clean hands flowing from a clean heart.Together, these passages compel us to take Advent seriously:To let God examine us…To stand courageously for Christ…To repent of hypocrisy and return to wholehearted devotion.The Light is coming. Let every hidden place be made ready.
Wednesday December 10, 2025II Week of AdventToday’s Advent Reading:Amos 8:1–4; Revelation 1:17–2:7; Matthew 23:1–12**
In **Amos 8:1–4**, the vision of ripe fruit reveals a people who had reached a critical moment. God exposes injustice, complacency, and hearts hardened toward the poor. Advent reminds us that waiting for the Lord also means examining our lives—asking where repentance and renewal are needed.In **Revelation 1:17–2:7**, John falls at the feet of the risen Christ, overwhelmed by His glory. Jesus comforts him—*“Do not be afraid”*—and then speaks to the church in Ephesus, commending their perseverance but calling them back to their first love. Advent invites us not just to endure in faith, but to **love deeply and passionately once again**.In **Matthew 23:1–12**, Jesus warns against religious pride and self-promotion. True greatness in God’s kingdom is found in humility and service, not titles or recognition. Advent reshapes our ambitions, teaching us to prepare for the King by becoming servants.Together, today’s readings call us to honest repentance, renewed love for Christ, and humble devotion as we await His coming.The King is near—let our hearts be ready.
Tuesday December 9, 2025II Week of AdventToday’s Advent Reading:Amos 7:10–17Revelation 1:9–16Matthew 22:34–46In Amos 7:10–17, the prophet faces rejection from Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, who tries to silence his message. But Amos stands firm—not because he sought the role, but because God called him. Advent reminds us that God often uses ordinary people with ordinary beginnings to speak extraordinary truth.In Revelation 1:9–16, John encounters the risen Christ in blazing glory—eyes like fire, voice like rushing waters, face shining like the sun. This is not the baby in the manger… this is the King who reigns now and forever. Advent lifts our eyes to both His humility and His majesty.In Matthew 22:34–46, Jesus brings all of Scripture into focus with two commands: Love God with everything. Love your neighbor as yourself. Then He reveals that the Messiah is not merely David’s son, but David’s Lord. Advent calls us deeper into love and higher in worship.As we wait for Christ, these passages remind us: Stand firm in your calling. Fix your eyes on His glory. Live in His love.
Monday December 8, 2025
Week 2 of Advent
Today’s Advent Reading: Amos 7:1–9; Revelation 1:1–8; Matthew 22:22–33In Amos 7:1–9, we hear the sobering visions God gives Amos—pictures of locusts, fire, and a plumb line—revealing a God who measures His people with truth and calls them back before it’s too late.
Judgment isn’t God’s desire, but His warning is a mercy. In Revelation 1:1–8, we lift our eyes to the One who was, and is, and is to come—Jesus Christ, the faithful witness and ruler of the kings of the earth. Advent reminds us we’re not just looking back to His first coming… we’re preparing for His return. And in Matthew 22:22–33, Jesus silences the Sadducees with a breathtaking reminder: God is the God of the living. In a season that points to hope, Jesus anchors us in the reality of resurrection and the life to come.Come expectant. He is coming again.
Thursday December 4, 2025First Week of AdventToday’s passages—Amos 4:6–13, 2 Peter 3:11–18, and Matthew 21:33–46 - carry a clear and timely message.Amos reminds God’s people that repeated warnings are acts of grace, calling them back to Him. Peter urges us to live with holy focus, knowing that the Day of the Lord is certain. And Jesus’ parable of the tenants presses the question: “Are we giving God the fruit He deserves?”As Advent continues, these readings invite us to return, to live with purpose, and to offer God our whole hearts.
Wednesday December 3, 2025First Week of AdventThis morning’s readings—Amos 3:12–4:5, 2 Peter 3:1–10, and Matthew 21:23–32 - remind us what real preparation for Christ looks like.Amos calls out empty worship and points us back to wholehearted faith. Peter reminds us that God’s “delay” is mercy, giving people time to turn to Him. And Jesus’ parable in Matthew shows that obedience matters more than saying the right words.As we move through Advent, these passages invite us to return to God with sincere hearts and renewed obedience. —This is the unfiltered and unscripted daily podcast of Dr. Terry Rolen. Whether you're a devout Christian seeking spiritual growth or someone curious about the teachings of the Bible, this whimsical podcast offers a dynamic, relatable platform for deepening your faith and understanding.
Tuesday December 2, 2025
First Week of Advent
Today’s Advent readings invite us to prepare our hearts for the King who comes in justice, grace, and transforming power.📖 Amos 2:6–16 confronts a people who had grown comfortable with injustice—selling the poor, trampling the vulnerable, and turning a blind eye to sin. Advent reminds us that the Messiah comes not only to comfort but to correct**, calling His people back to righteousness and mercy.📖 2 Peter 1:1–11 gives the antidote to spiritual complacency: a growing, intentional life of faith. Peter urges us to add goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love.When these qualities increase in us, our lives become a clear witness to Christ’s coming kingdom.📖 In Matthew 21:1–11, Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey—the humble King** entering His city, fulfilling prophecy, and confronting expectations. Advent reminds us that the King arrives not with worldly power, but with holy authority and sacrificial love.🔥 Together, these passages call us to prepare for Jesus by pursuing justice, growing in character, and welcoming our humble King with obedient hearts.#Advent #AdventDaily #BiblePodcast #PrepareHimRoom #HumbleKing #JusticeAndMercy #2Peter #Amos #Matthew21 #ComeLordJesus #The Bible Study Podcast
Tuesday November 25, 2025
Last Week After Pentecost
💬 Episode Description:
Today’s readings invite us to see both God’s fierce justice and His transforming love—calling us to live with hearts fully His.
📖 Nahum 1:1–13 reveals God as a refuge for the oppressed and a avenger against evil. The Lord is slow to anger, rich in justice, and powerful to save. What terrifies His enemies becomes comfort to His people.“The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble.” (Nahum 1:7)
📖 1 Peter 1:13–25 calls us to respond to that saving love by living holy, set-apart lives. We do not belong to the empty lifestyles around us—we’ve been purchased at the price of Christ’s blood. We are redeemed to reflect His holiness.
📖 In Matthew 19:13–22, Jesus welcomes children and exposes a heart that loves its own treasures more than God. The rich young ruler wanted eternal life without surrender. Jesus invites us to a better life—one that releases idols to embrace Him fully.
🔥 Together, these passages ask us a question: Is Jesus truly our treasure, our security, and our Lord? Holiness flows from love, and love demands surrender.🔖
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Last Week After Pentecost
November 24, 2025
💬 Episode Description: Today’s readings lift our eyes to both the gravity and the glory of God’s unfolding story—one that calls us to holiness, hope, and faithfulness.
📖 Joel 3:1–17 paints a sobering picture of the Day of the Lord. Nations are gathered for judgment, but for God’s people, it is a day of refuge and protection. In a world filled with conflict and confusion, Joel reminds us that God still rules history—and He fights for His own.
📖 In 1 Peter 1:1–12, Peter encourages scattered believers with the promise of a “living hope.” Our salvation is secure, our inheritance is unfading, and even our trials are refining us into something stronger and more beautiful. Angels long to look into this grace we’ve received.
📖 And in Matthew 19:1–12, Jesus teaches on marriage, commitment, and the seriousness of covenant. His words call us away from convenience and toward a love shaped by God’s design and God’s endurance.🔥 Together, these passages remind us: God is bringing history to a meaningful end, and He invites us to live with holiness, hope, and courage in the present.
#DailyWord #BiblePodcast #LivingHope #DayOfTheLord #FaithfulGod #SpiritualRefuge #1Peter #Joel #Matthew19 #BaysideChurch #WalkWithJesus
Thursday November 13, 2025XXII Week After Pentecost 💬 Description:Today’s readings challenge us to live courageously for God, even when obedience invites resistance.📖 Jeremiah 38:1–13 shows the prophet thrown into a muddy pit for speaking the truth—but also rescued by an unlikely ally, Ebed-Melech. God’s servant may be silenced for a time, but His word never drowns.📖 In 1 Corinthians 14:26–40, Paul reminds the church that worship must be both Spirit-filled and orderly. Every gift, every word, every act should build up the body and reflect the character of Christ, not confusion or chaos.📖 And in Matthew 10:34–42, Jesus speaks words that cut to the core: following Him will bring division before it brings peace. True discipleship demands loyalty beyond family, comfort, or self—yet promises eternal reward for even the smallest act of love done in His name.🔥 These passages remind us that faith is not for the faint of heart. It’s for those who love Christ more than approval, safety, or ease—and who trust that every sacrifice made for Him is seen, valued, and redeemed.🔖 #DailyWord #BiblePodcast #CourageousFaith #StandFirm #FaithOverFear #FollowJesus #SpiritAndTruth #Jeremiah #1Corinthians #Matthew #BaysideChurch
Wednesday November 12, 2025XXII Week After Pentecost Faithful in the Fire 🔥 Today’s readings remind us that standing for truth often comes with cost—but never without God’s presence, power, and promise.📖 Jeremiah 37:3–21 paints a vivid picture of faith under pressure. Jeremiah speaks God’s truth even as he’s imprisoned for it. Though the king seeks reassurance, he refuses to repent—yet God sustains His prophet in the darkness.📖 In 1 Corinthians 14:13–25, Paul emphasizes the importance of clarity and understanding in worship. The gifts of the Spirit are not for show but for building up hearts, revealing God’s presence, and turning unbelievers toward Him.📖 And in Matthew 10:24–33, Jesus encourages His followers not to fear those who can harm the body but to trust the Father who treasures every sparrow—and every soul. We are called to bold confession, knowing we are seen and valued by God.🕊️ Together, these passages invite us to be fearless and faithful—to speak truth with love, serve with purpose, and trust that God is near, even when faith is costly.---
Tuesday November 11, 2025 XXII Week After Pentecost ---🎙️ Unstoppable Word, Unshakable WitnessToday’s readings remind us that while the world may resist God’s message, His Word still prevails—and His people are called to speak it with wisdom, courage, and love.📖 Jeremiah 36:27–37:2 shows God’s persistence in the face of rejection. Even after King Jehoiakim burned the scroll, God told Jeremiah to write it again. His truth cannot be erased, and His purpose will stand.📖 In 1 Corinthians 14:1–12, Paul urges believers to use their spiritual gifts—especially prophecy—to build up the church. The goal isn’t self-promotion but edification, clarity, and love that strengthens the body of Christ.📖 And in Matthew 10:16–23, Jesus warns His followers that they’ll face persecution for His name, yet He promises His Spirit will speak through them. Even in trials, God’s message keeps moving forward through His people.🕊️ Together, these passages remind us: God’s Word cannot be silenced, and His Spirit equips us to stand firm, speak truth, and shine light—even in the face of resistance.---#DailyWord #BiblePodcast #FaithJourney #UnstoppableWord #CourageInChrist #HolySpiritPower #PropheticVoice #EnduringFaith #BaysideChurch #WalkInTruth
Monday November 10, 2025XXII Week After Pentecost💬 The Word That Endures and the Love That Never FailsToday’s readings weave together the enduring power of God’s Word, the unfailing beauty of love, and the bold mission of those who carry the gospel.📖 Jeremiah 36:11–26 tells of King Jehoiakim’s defiance as he cuts up and burns the scroll of God’s Word. But the message couldn’t be destroyed—God simply gave it again. His truth endures, even when the world tries to silence it.📖 In 1 Corinthians 13:1–13, Paul reminds us that all gifts, knowledge, and faith mean nothing without love. Love is the mark of maturity, the heartbeat of heaven, and the one thing that will never fade.📖 And in Matthew 10:5–15, Jesus sends out His disciples, instructing them to share the good news freely, trusting God for provision and peace. Their mission was urgent, but it was fueled by compassion and love.🕊️ Together, these passages call us to speak truth boldly, love deeply, and trust that God’s Word and God’s love will always endure—no matter the opposition.#DailyWord #BiblePodcast #FaithJourney #LoveNeverFails #EnduringWord #GospelMission #JesusSends #GodsTruth #WalkInLove #BaysideChurchsh
💬 Thursday November 6, 2025XXI Week After PentecostToday’s readings remind us that even in seasons of decline, division, or despair, God’s Spirit is still moving—healing, empowering, and restoring His people.📖 2 Kings 23:36–24:17 recounts Judah’s tragic unraveling as the people turned away from God. Yet even in judgment, the Lord’s faithfulness remained—His story wasn’t finished.📖 In 1 Corinthians 12:1–11, Paul celebrates the beautiful diversity of spiritual gifts in the body of Christ. Each gift, powered by the same Spirit, works for the common good—reminding us that unity is born from grace, not uniformity.📖 And in Matthew 9:18–26, Jesus steps into two moments of deep desperation—a father pleading for his daughter’s life, and a woman reaching for healing—and in both, His touch brings restoration.🕊️ Whether through a Spirit-given gift or a Savior’s gentle touch, today’s passages call us to trust that God still heals, still empowers, and still restores what’s broken.---#DailyWord #BiblePodcast #FaithJourney #PowerToHeal #SpiritFilled #RestoringGrace #JesusSaves #SpiritualGifts #HopeInDespair #BaysideChurchsh
Wednesday November 5, 2025XXI Week After Pentecost---💬 Today’s readings reveal what happens when God’s Word breaks through hardened hearts and awakens us to grace, truth, and new beginnings.📖 2 Kings 22:14–23:3 tells how King Josiah, moved by the rediscovered Law, led his nation in repentance. The people stood together, renewing their covenant with the Lord—a reminder that revival always begins with returning to God’s Word.📖 In 1 Corinthians 11:23–34, Paul points us back to the Lord’s Supper—the sacred reminder of Jesus’ body and blood given for us. It’s not a ritual to rush through, but a holy moment to reflect, repent, and remember.📖 And in Matthew 9:9–17, Jesus calls Matthew, a tax collector, to follow Him. Over a shared meal with sinners, Jesus declares that He came not for the righteous, but for those who know they need healing.🕊️ From covenant renewal to communion, from a king’s repentance to a sinner’s calling—today’s readings remind us that God still awakens hearts that are willing to listen.---#DailyWord #BiblePodcast #FaithJourney #HeartAwakened #ReturnToGod #CommunionWithChrist #FollowJesus #JosiahRevival #GraceAndTruth #BaysideChurchSh