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Episode 118 What do you do when you read a passage of Scripture and find yourself asking, “But what does this really mean?” Sometimes the best Bible study begins with a question. In this episode, we’re looking at one part of our signature Dissect & Digest Bible study method : learning how to ask better questions and then let Scripture interpret Scripture by following cross references and searching the Bible for answers. Instead of rushing past the parts of God’s Word that make us stop and think, what if those questions are actually an invitation to dig deeper? You’ll see how cross-referencing Scripture can open up connections you may have never noticed and help you move beyond simply reading the Bible to genuinely studying God’s Word . If you’ve ever wanted to understand the Bible better, learn how to study Scripture for yourself, or wondered how to know what a passage means in its larger biblical context, this conversation will give you a simple place to start. So grab your Bible and come wrestle with Scripture with us. 👉 Ready to take the next step? If you want a practical way to continue putting God’s Word into your everyday life, check out Pray the Word , a 365-day prayer journal. Each day includes Scripture, guided prayers, and space for you to write prayers of your own, helping you spend intentional time praying God’s Word throughout the year. Click here to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠order your copy today⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get free Scripture guides with each new episode! 📱 We'd love to connect with you on social media! Find @reallivefaith on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, Gab Social, and Rumble.

Episode 117 What would someone see if they looked closely at the life you're living? Would they see a faith that produces action, a love that requires sacrifice, and a hope that keeps you moving forward? When Paul thought about the believers in Thessalonica, his response was to thank God for them. Not simply because of who they were, but because their faith, love, and hope were producing something visible in their lives. In this episode, we take a closer look at 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 and consider what made Paul's thanksgiving so meaningful. These few words reveal a powerful picture of a life transformed by Christ and give us a beautiful way to examine our own walk with Him. If you've been looking for a Bible study for women, Christian encouragement, spiritual growth, biblical discipleship, or practical ways to grow in your faith, this episode will invite you to look beyond what you say you believe and consider what your faith is actually producing. What would make someone thank God for your life? 👉 Ready to take the next step in your walk with Jesus? If you want a practical way to spend more intentional time in God's Word and turn Scripture into prayer, check out our 365-day journal, Pray the Word . Each day includes Scripture, a guided prayer, and space for you to write your own prayers, giving you a simple and intentional way to spend time with God and thank Him for those He puts in your path. Click here to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠order your copy today⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get free Scripture guides with each new episode! 📱 We'd love to connect with you on social media! Find @reallivefaith on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, Gab Social, and Rumble.

Episode 116 What if some of the moments you’re asking God for are already happening all around you? We can spend so much time waiting for the right opportunity to serve God, share our faith, encourage someone, or make a difference that we overlook the ordinary moments He has already placed directly in front of us. Colossians 4:5-6 gives us a practical picture of what it looks like to live with our eyes open, recognize opportunities, use our time wisely, and respond to the people around us with words that reflect the grace of God. In this episode, we take a closer look at these verses and consider what it means to live intentionally in a world full of opportunities that can easily pass us by. Sometimes the moment doesn't look significant when we're standing in it. But what if God is asking us to see it differently? If you've been looking for practical Christian living, biblical encouragement, Christian evangelism, how to share your faith, or ways to live more intentionally for God, this episode will challenge you to pay closer attention to the moments already happening in your everyday life. You don't have to wait for a platform, a perfect opportunity, or a dramatic assignment. Your next God-given moment may already be in front of you. 👉 Ready to take the next step in your walk with Jesus? If you want a practical way to build a daily habit of bringing God's Word into your life, check out our 365-day journal, Pray the Word . Each day includes Scripture, a guided prayer, and space for you to write your own prayers, giving you a simple and intentional way to spend time with God and pray for those God puts in your path. Click here to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠order your copy today⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get free Scripture guides with each new episode! 📱 We'd love to connect with you on social media! Find @reallivefaith on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, Gab Social, and Rumble.

Episode 115 Every Christian wants to grow in their faith. But what if spiritual growth isn't found in chasing the newest Bible study, discovering a hidden formula, or simply trying harder? What if Scripture has already given us the pattern? In this episode, we slow down and unpack Colossians 2:6-8, a passage that reveals how believers mature in Christ and what can quietly pull them away from Him. As we work through these verses piece by piece, we discover that spiritual growth isn't about adding something new to Jesus. Rather, it's about becoming more deeply rooted in the One you've already received. Along the way, we'll explore what it means to walk with Christ every day, build a life firmly established in Him, recognize influences that compete for your heart, and cultivate a faith that continues growing no matter what season you're in. If you've been searching for how to grow spiritually, Christian discipleship, Bible study for women, Christian maturity, walking with God, or practical biblical encouragement, this episode will help you discover timeless truths that can transform your walk with Christ. Healthy things don't become mature overnight. They grow by staying deeply rooted in the right source. 👉 Ready to take the next step in your walk with Jesus? If you’re longing to grow your roots deeper in the Lord and His Word, check out our guided prayer journal, Pray The Word. You'll find a different Scripture passage and customizable prayer based on each one for every day of the year. Making your Bible part of your daily life is one of the first steps to growing deeper roots. Click here to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ order your copy today⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get free Scripture guides with each new episode! 📱 We'd love to connect with you on social media! Find @reallivefaith on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, Gab Social, and Rumble.