In Genesis 27, Jacob goes along with his mother’s plan to deceive Isaac so that he can receive the family blessing. Even though he is initially successful, this decision leads to negative consequences that will affect the rest of his life. Have you...
In Genesis 26, Isaac is visited unexpectedly by Abimelech, the man who kicked him out of his home in Gerar. Abimelech has come to ask for peace between them, but how will Isaac respond? Have you ever had an enemy experience a change of heart and ask...
Have you ever had someone be mean to you, and you didn’t know how you should respond? In Genesis 26, Isaac faced a difficult situation when people filled up his wells with dirt even though he had done nothing to them. In today’s episode, we’ll...
In Genesis 26, Isaac faces a crucial choice - should he obey God’s directions or not? His dad, Abraham, is no longer around, so he must make this decision alone. Will God be faithful to him just like He was to his dad? His decision will determine...
In Genesis 25, Esau is starving and makes a foolish choice by giving away his birthright. Have you ever made a choice, only to realize later that it was an unwise decision? Join Pastor Michael today as he talks about how you can stop yourself from...
God commanded Abraham to do the unthinkable - sacrifice his own son. Why would God ask him to do this horrible thing? Have you ever felt torn between obeying God and keeping something you love? Join Pastor Michael today as we explore why God would...
The day has finally arrived! It is time to celebrate as Abraham’s promised son is finally born. Through this birth, God proves that nothing is too hard for Him. How has God provided for you throughout your life? Today is the day to rejoice because...
Twenty-four years after God promised Abraham that he would become the father of a great nation, Abraham still didn’t have a son. When strangers visited him one day and declared that Sarah would have a son within a year, her unbelieving laughter...
In Genesis 15, God told Abram he would become the father of a great nation. From Abram’s perspective, this was an impossible promise because he didn’t even have a son. When God promised him that he would have a son, Abram had a choice. Would he...
Abram faced major conflict with his nephew in Genesis 13. Family conflict can be difficult to navigate because we often treat the people closest to us the worst. What can we learn from Abram about how to handle conflict? Let’s find out with Pastor...
In our previous episode, we learned that “God gives me weird instructions so that He can impact the world through me.” However, do you ever wonder if God really still gives weird instructions today? Then you need to check out our bonus...
In Genesis 12, Abram received instructions from God that completely upended his life and seemingly didn’t make any sense. Have you ever felt prompted by God to do something that seemed weird? As in, no matter how hard you tried to figure out God’s...
The people in Genesis 11 wanted everyone to know how great they were, so they built a tower that would reach the skies. However, God had something to say about their plans, and He brought them to a screeching halt. If you’re like most people,...
After Noah obeyed God’s directions, he and his family experienced the worst storm the world had ever seen. As they crashed through turbulent waves for weeks, had God forgotten them? Would He ever step in and help them? When you obey God’s...
It is REALLY hard to do the right thing when everyone around you is doing the wrong thing. How can you resist the temptation to join in? Noah found himself in that situation in Genesis 6. Even though everyone around him chose to do wrong, he decided...
Have you ever met anyone who likes to be corrected? No one likes to be told what they’re doing is wrong. In Genesis 4, Cain found himself being corrected by God and faced a decision - would he accept or reject God’s correction? Often, God uses...
We’ve all been there. The temptation seems good and right. God’s directions seem wrong and limiting. Instead of turning away from that temptation, you dive headlong into it, believing you will find joy and happiness…only to discover misery and...
Genesis makes a bold claim in its very first sentence - God created everything. However, in our modern age, this claim has been declared antiquated, outdated, and old-fashioned. Is the declaration in Genesis 1:1 out of step with the scientific...
Season 2 is coming on Monday, January 15th, and we'll be learning from the book of Genesis! If you have a question about Genesis, to leave Pastor Michael your question. He may be able to use it in a future episode! Credit Music by Joystock -
It was time for Jesus to be born, so God sent his angels to tell…shepherds?! When Jesus was born, why did God tell the least important people about His birth? Why didn’t He tell princes and kings? The answers to those questions reveal the heart of...
Filled with despair and sadness, Mary Magdalene trudged to Jesus’ tomb to anoint His body with burial spices. Imagine her surprise when she discovered an empty tomb! By defeating sin and death, Jesus proved He is God’s promised Messiah. ...
Hey Parents, just a little disclaimer about today’s episode as we’re talking about Jesus’ crucifixion. If you have younger siblings listening with your preteen, some of the narrative and discussion may be a little intense for younger ears. You...
After the Last Supper, Peter was gung-ho for Jesus and ready to die for Him. However, just a few hours later, he was shaking in his sandals when a girl asked him if he knew Jesus. Why was Peter so quick to deny Jesus? We face the same decision...
Jesus loved to tell stories, and today He tells one about servants who must be prepared for their master to return. Did you know that Jesus gave us instructions so that we will be ready when He returns? Are you prepared? Leave a voicemail for...