The Bible For Busy People

A person’s final words to us can feel very weighty—whether it’s a heartfelt request, a hope they entrust to you, or a direction that reshapes what comes next. Those kinds of words have a way of sticking, nudging us into new roles or new courage, sometimes even changing the course of our lives. As we look at Jesus’s final words before His ascension, we see that same kind of invitation—one meant to transform us, guide us, and send us out with purpose and confidence.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3PDs3b7 Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Podcast! Discover more at https://www.cbcc.net/We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

Finding peace in the middle of life’s everyday chaos can feel a lot harder than staying calm in an actual emergency; at least in emergencies we’re too focused to panic. But in the swirl of busy schedules, mixed‑up plans, and moments where everything feels just a little off‑the‑rails, peace can feel like a distant concept. That’s why I love this moment in John 20, where Jesus steps straight into a room full of fear and uncertainty and simply says, “Peace be with you,” reminding us that peace isn’t something we manufacture—it’s something He brings with Him.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4rXxaQJ Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Podcast! Discover more at https://www.cbcc.net/We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

We’ve all had those moments where we insist something didn’t happen unless there’s a photo to prove it—because if you ate the prettiest meal of your life or spotted a celebrity in the wild, you need evidence. In a way, the disciples felt the same when the risen Jesus appeared among them, offering not just words but real, tangible proof that He was alive and with them. It’s a reminder that God doesn’t shy away from giving us something solid to hold onto when our faith feels shaky.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4tmajQc Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Podcast! Discover more at https://www.cbcc.net/We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

It’s funny how we can stare straight at something—our phone, a simmering pot, the obvious answer—and still miss it entirely because our minds are somewhere else. We’ve all had those moments where distraction or worry pulls us off track, reminding us just how human we are. In Luke 24, two disciples experience that same kind of blindness, walking with Jesus himself without realizing it, and their story invites us to consider where we might be missing the ways Christ is quietly, faithfully walking with us too.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4lW0SEk Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Podcast! Discover more at https://www.cbcc.net/We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

There’s something about first words that makes us lean in—whether it’s a toddler saying “tweezles” or a little voice calling from another room asking if you’re Alexa.  But this week, we’re looking at a different kind of first word: the moment the risen Jesus spoke Mary’s name at the tomb, tenderly and intentionally. It’s a reminder that the same God who met her in her confusion and grief meets us too—seen, known, and called by name.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4m0u78Y Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Podcast! Discover more at https://www.cbcc.net/We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

Some beginnings arrive disguised as endings, wrapped in loss or disappointment so heavy it’s hard to imagine anything good growing from them. As we remember the tree Jesus died on this Good Friday, we’re invited to see how God can take what looks like defeat and turn it into the very place where redemption, hope, and new life take root.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4d7qLPp Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Podcast! Discover more at https://www.cbcc.net/We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

It’s funny how something as ordinary as an olive—yes, a fruit!—can carry so much meaning when we look at it through the lens of Scripture. As we explore the olive tree’s resilience, richness, and symbolism, we begin to see how God uses even the simplest things to teach us about peace, provision, and the steady presence of His Spirit.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3PY0gSF Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Podcast! Discover more at https://www.cbcc.net/We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

We all have those moments when the pressure builds and one more frustration feels like too much, but even Jesus had an encounter that looked a lot like that on the surface. As we look at His interaction with the fig tree, we discover a deeper story about spiritual fruit, resilience, and what it means to thrive even when life feels dry and demanding.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4rTp0sC Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Podcast! Discover more at https://www.cbcc.net/We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

It’s funny how the things we weren’t ready to understand as kids make so much more sense now, and how God works the same way, giving wisdom in the right season rather than all at once. As we look back to Eden and the trees God planted with such intention, we’re reminded that His provision has always been abundant, purposeful, and rooted in love.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4c5k92M Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Podcast! Discover more at https://www.cbcc.net/We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

If you pause long enough to notice the trees around you—whether they’re towering evergreens or a single branch outside your window—you might be surprised by how much they quietly teach us about God. Scripture is full of these living metaphors, reminding us that just like the trees, our lives are meant to root deeply in Him and flourish in every season.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/47l2ku7 Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Podcast! Discover more at https://www.cbcc.net/We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

As we learn to bring our honest pain before God, lament becomes less of a last resort and more of a sacred practice that steadies our hearts. In Lamentations 5, we’re reminded that even our messy, unstructured prayers are welcomed by a compassionate God who meets us in the chaos and gently leads us back to hope.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4dDCt4m Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Podcast! Discover more at https://www.cbcc.net/We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

When we look honestly at the brokenness around us, it’s no wonder we sometimes feel like exiles in a world that isn’t what God intended. Lament gives us a way to hold that ache before Him—letting our compassion stay soft, our hope stay alive, and our hearts stay connected to the God who is making all things new.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3NRuOoC Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Podcast! Discover more at https://www.cbcc.net/We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

When we stop trying to rush past our pain and instead face our hardest emotions with honesty, we often discover that God is already waiting for us in the messy middle. Lament teaches us that even in seasons we’d never choose, God uses truth, beauty, and His steady presence to shape our faith and draw us back to hope.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/40QN58x Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Podcast! Discover more at https://www.cbcc.net/We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

Lament isn’t about weakness—it’s a sacred way of bringing our pain, questions, and longing before a God who listens and grieves with us. As we explore why Scripture invites us to lament, we’re reminded that honest sorrow can deepen our relationship with God and open our hearts to His comfort and hope.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Niqn6c Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Podcast! Discover more at https://www.cbcc.net/We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

We all carry emotions that don’t always feel easy to name—sadness, anger, worry—and yet Scripture shows us that God never asks us to hide them. As we step into the book of Lamentations, we’re reminded that lament is not a failure of faith but a faithful way of bringing our pain, questions, and longing for hope before the Lord. In a world full of brokenness, these ancient poems invite us to process our grief honestly and discover the God who meets us in the groaning and leads us toward healing.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4rRvLLM Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Podcast! Discover more at https://www.cbcc.net/We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

Sometimes the hardest person to be honest with is ourselves. We polish the outside, stack up our “good qualities,” and hope no one notices the messier parts we’ve tucked away. In Matthew 23, Jesus reminds us that real transformation starts from the inside out—inviting us to trade appearances for authenticity, and to let humility and a softened heart shape who we’re becoming.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4uH2d6f We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

Questions have a way of revealing what’s really going on beneath the surface—whether we’re genuinely seeking truth or just trying to protect our own assumptions. In Matthew 22, Jesus faces a barrage of questions meant to trap Him, yet He turns each one into an invitation to think bigger, deeper, and more honestly about God’s kingdom. His responses remind us that faith isn’t about having all the right answers, but about letting our questions draw us closer to the heart of God.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/40meizI Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Podcast! Discover more at https://www.cbcc.net/We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

We’re quick to size people up, aren’t we? A glance, a rumor, a circumstance—and suddenly we think we know the whole story. John 9 reminds us that Jesus refuses to play by those rules; instead of assigning blame, He opens our eyes to a God who works through brokenness, not as punishment, but as possibility. As we watch Him heal a man everyone else had written off, we’re invited to let Him heal our own vision too—so we can see people, and God, with clearer eyes.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4cI7BPL Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Podcast! Discover more at https://www.cbcc.net/We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

Forgiveness has a way of pulling us out of hiding, especially when we finally see the weight we’ve been carrying and the grace being offered in its place. In Luke 7, a woman with a reputation walks straight into a room full of critics because she’s been moved by a love she can’t ignore—while a Pharisee, certain of his own goodness, barely notices the Savior at his table. Her story invites us to remember just how much we’ve been forgiven, and to let gratitude—not pride—shape the way we come to Jesus.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Ny8H6v We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/

A Sabbath story can sneak up on us, especially when it exposes the places where our rule‑keeping has quietly taken the driver’s seat. Matthew 12 reminds us that Jesus isn’t impressed by our perfectly tied knots—He’s after hearts awake to mercy, willing to be interrupted for the sake of love. As we watch Him clash with the Pharisees, we’re invited to let Him unsettle our routines too, so compassion—not ritual—sets the rhythm of our rest.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3PvLEK1 Special thanks to Cannon Beach Conference Center for sponsoring the Bible for Busy People Podcast! Discover more at https://www.cbcc.net/We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the Word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at comments@purposely.com Take a moment to leave a review and tell us what the Bible for Busy People means to you! This helps us reach even more people. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder each day in your inbox of the podcast episode. https://purposely.com/email/ Follow Purposely:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purposelypodcasts/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purposelypodcasts/