The Bible Journey Daily Podcast

Send us Fan Mail To continue receiving this podcast, please subscribe to: https://thebiblejourneydailypodcast.buzzsprout.com This Podcast is part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: Today’s episode is titled “The Reality of Idolatry.” Idolatry is not only sinful, but it is also stupid. When we hear the word idolatry, we tend to picture an uncivilized person bowing down before a carved image. And yes, that is one form of idolatry. But it is definitely not the only form. According to the New Testament, believers can be guilty of idolatry. Paul says in Colossians 3:5 that greed is a form of idolatry. John warns believers in 1 John 5:21, “Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.” And Paul tells the Corinthians to flee from idolatry — and remember, he is not writing to unbelievers or pagans, but to a Christian church. So, he obviously believed that Christians are always at risk of falling into idolatry. Idolatry is not just something that happens in primitive cultures. It is something that happens in the human heart. The message- that idolatry is foolish, irrational, and destructive comes from the Lord Himself. And He delivered that message to a king in ancient Judah. Support the show This podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless... Follow and support me on Patreon. Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | Patreon To receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at: Jeremy McCandless | Substack Check out my other Podcasts. My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com The L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment. https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891 The Classic Literature Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906 To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit: Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan Mail To continue receiving this podcast, please subscribe to: https://thebiblejourneydailypodcast.buzzsprout.com This Podcast is part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: Today’s episode is titled “Taking Good Advice.” Is it wise to listen to advisors? Well, yes, but only if they are giving the right advice. The issue is not simply being willing to take advice. The issue is discerning which voices should shape your decisions, direction, and spiritual life. There is a story in the Old Testament that illustrates this point with striking clarity. It is the story of Joash, our new young king, who listened to two very different sets of advisors and whose life took two very different paths depending on which voices he followed at particular points in time. His story teaches us a valuable lesson about the advice we receive and the influences we allow in our lives, as well as the importance of surrounding ourselves with people who point us toward the Lord. Support the show This podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless... Follow and support me on Patreon. Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | Patreon To receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at: Jeremy McCandless | Substack Check out my other Podcasts. My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com The L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment. https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891 The Classic Literature Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906 To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit: Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan Mail To continue receiving this podcast, please subscribe to: https://thebiblejourneydailypodcast.buzzsprout.com This Podcast is part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: When we left chapter 22 yesterday, a murderous woman now sat on the throne as queen. The only surviving Davidic heir was a seven‑year‑old boy, hidden away, unrecognised and unknown, and unable to rule. The nation was also steeped in Baal worship. So, the spiritual condition of Judah was at its lowest point. And the promise of God, that a male descendant of David would sit on the throne, seemed on the brink of collapse. There was not much hope for a spiritual revival, and there seemed no hope either of any national restoration. In fact, there was not much hope for anything at all. So, what happened? What changed the situation? How did God intervene when there seemed no hope of a solution? The answer is found in the next chapter we are studying today, chapter 23. So welcome to today’s episode, and together let’s explore a situation when there seemed no hope of a solution…. Support the show This podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless... Follow and support me on Patreon. Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | Patreon To receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at: Jeremy McCandless | Substack Check out my other Podcasts. My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com The L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment. https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891 The Classic Literature Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906 To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit: Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan Mail This Podcast is part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: As a rule, parents are meant to be magnificent role models for their children. They nurture, they guide, they protect, they shape the next generation with quiet strength and sacrificial love. But we’ve all heard of parents who do damage to their children, parents whose influence was destructive rather than life‑giving. And the Bible contains a story of such a parent: on this occasion, a mother, a woman whose choices harmed her son and destroyed her grandchildren. It is a tragic and sobering story. But it is also a story filled with lessons we desperately need in our own time. Support the show This podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless... Follow and support me on Patreon. Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | Patreon To receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at: Jeremy McCandless | Substack Check out my other Podcasts. My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com The L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment. https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891 The Classic Literature Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906 To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit: Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is titled “The Consequences of Forsaking the Lord.” We all know that sin has consequences. We all know that turning away from the Lord carries a cost, but what do those consequences actually look like? How severe can they become, and how far-reaching can the fallout be? There are many answers to those questions found across the Bible, but since we’re studying 2 Chronicles today, we’re going to look at a passage that illustrates some of those consequences with real clarity. Chapter 21 introduces us to Jehoram, the son of Jehoshaphat, a man who inherited a godly legacy but chose a very different path. His story is a stark reminder that forsaking the Lord is never a small matter. It affects families, nations, and futures. And it shows us what happens when a leader abandons the God who blessed his father. Turn with me to 2 Chronicles 21, and let’s look together at the consequences of forsaking the Lord…. Support the show This podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless... Follow and support me on Patreon. Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | Patreon To receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at: Jeremy McCandless | Substack Check out my other Podcasts. My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com The L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment. https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891 The Classic Literature Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906 To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit: Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is titled “How to Face Life’s Problems.” And that title captures the heart of 2 Chronicles 20. In our last episode, Jehoshaphat responded beautifully to a rebuke, with humility, repentance, and restoration. But now, in chapter 20, he faces something far more frightening: a crisis so overwhelming that he has no human solution. A vast army approaches. The nation is terrified. Jehoshaphat himself is afraid. The situation is impossible. And yet, what he does next is one of the most encouraging and practical lessons in Scripture for anyone facing the problems of life, whether those problems are emotional, financial, relational, spiritual, or simply the pressures of everyday living. Jehoshaphat shows us how to respond when fear strikes, and how to pray when you don’t know what to do. How to trust when the odds are against you, how to worship when the battle is not yet won, and also how to stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. Support the show This podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless... Follow and support me on Patreon. Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | Patreon To receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at: Jeremy McCandless | Substack Check out my other Podcasts. My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com The L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment. https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891 The Classic Literature Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906 To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit: Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan Mail This Podcast is part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: Today’s episode is titled “How to Respond to a Rebuke.” In our last episode, Jehoshaphat made a dangerous alliance with Ahab. We saw how he listened to the wrong voices, followed the wrong counsel, and how he nearly lost his life because of it. Now, in chapter 19, he returns home, and then God sends a prophet to rebuke him. What Jehoshaphat does next is one of the most beautiful moments in his life. He doesn’t try to defend himself. He does not justify his actions, and thankfully he doesn’t imprison the prophet, as we sadly saw Ahab do yesterday. Instead, he responds with humility. He receives the rebuke, he corrects his course, and he leads the nation into deeper obedience. This is why I believe that today’s chapter 19 teaches us something every believer needs to learn: How to respond when God confronts us. How to respond when we are corrected. How to respond when we are rebuked. So, let’s explore how to respond to a rebuke…. Support the show This podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless... Follow and support me on Patreon. Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | Patreon To receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at: Jeremy McCandless | Substack Check out my other Podcasts. My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com The L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment. https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891 The Classic Literature Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906 To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit: Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan Mail This Podcast is part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: Today episode is titled “The Danger of False Preachers.” And that title, I believe, captures the central warning of 2 Chronicles 18. In our last episode, we saw Jehoshaphat at his best. He was balanced, wise, faithful, obedient, strengthening the nation spiritually and practically. But now, in chapter 18, we see Jehoshaphat at his most vulnerable. He forms a dangerous alliance with Ahab, the wicked king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, and surrounds himself with false prophets who tell him exactly what he wants to hear. He also ignores the one true prophet who speaks the word of the Lord, and he walks straight into a battle he should never have entered. Chapter 18 is an important reminder that not everyone who claims to speak for God actually does, and not every preacher is trustworthy. Not every prophet is faithful, and not every voice that sounds spiritual is true. Today, I hope we will discover the danger of being seduced by false voices, and what happens when a Godly person listens to the wrong preachers, teachers, prophets or even influencers….. Support the show This podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless... Follow and support me on Patreon. Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | Patreon To receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at: Jeremy McCandless | Substack Check out my other Podcasts. My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com The L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment. https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891 The Classic Literature Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906 To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit: Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan Mail This Podcast is part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: I’ve always admired people who seemed to live balanced lives — people who developed both their minds and their bodies, who cultivated both discipline and joy, who lived with both conviction and compassion. But for a long time, I never preached a sermon on balance, because I didn’t see that concept explicitly taught in Scripture. In this book, one of the kings is described by more than one commentator as balanced. His life gives us a practical, biblical example of what balance looks like, and how we can cultivate it ourselves. That king is Jehoshaphat. He is a king who strengthens the nation militarily, but also spiritually. He builds fortifications but also sends out teachers of the law. He expands Judah’s influence but also deepens Judah’s devotion. He is active, but he is prayerful. He is courageous, but he is humble. He is strategic, but he is dependent on God. Jehoshaphat shows us what it looks like to live a life that is not lopsided and not spiritually thin, not spiritually frantic, not spiritually inconsistent, but balanced. So today, we’re going to explore 2 Chronicles 17 and discover how Jehoshaphat cultivated balance in his life and leadership — and how we can do the same…. Support the show This podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless... Follow and support me on Patreon. Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | Patreon To receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at: Jeremy McCandless | Substack Check out my other Podcasts. My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com The L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment. https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891 The Classic Literature Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906 To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit: Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Send us Fan Mail This Podcast is part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: We all know believers who started well and ended poorly. Men and women who were once zealous for the Lord, who influenced others, who walked faithfully, but who, later in life, drifted, weakened, or stopped trusting God as they once did. Apparently, the Lord thinks we need to be reminded of that truth because He repeatedly records stories of people who began well but finished badly. The Bible is full of them: Saul, Solomon, Joash, and Amaziah, to name a few. And now, in 2 Chronicles 16, we meet another: King Asa. Asa began well. He trusted the Lord, and he led the nation into covenant renewal. But later in his life, something changed. He stopped trusting the Lord, and he relied on human strategy instead of divine strength. He hardened his heart against God’s Word, and he even refused to seek the Lord when he became ill. His story stands as a warning and an invitation to every believer: remember that a good beginning does not guarantee a good ending. Faithfulness yesterday does not replace faithfulness today, and you cannot rest on your laurels. Support the show This podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless... Follow and support me on Patreon. Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | Patreon To receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at: Jeremy McCandless | Substack Check out my other Podcasts. My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com The L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment. https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891 The Classic Literature Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906 To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit: Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update