The Bible Never Said That

In this special episode from Everyday Prayers, host Brook McGlothlin sits down with Kristy Graham, host of On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse. In this inspiring conversation, they discuss how to shift the focus of Christmas from receiving to giving. Brooke shares how her family uses the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog to help those in need, along with practical tips for making your holiday season more meaningful. Brook and Kristy also invites you to join the Million Praying Moms Christmas Challenge, where you can feed 100 babies this December. For just $9, you can provide a meal for one baby and make a lasting difference this Christmas. Learn how you and your family can get involved, spreading love and generosity this holiday season. Links & Resources: Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog – Make a Difference This Christmas Million Praying Moms Christmas Challenge – Feed 100 Babies This December FREE RESOURCE: Learn to Love Your Children Like God Does – A FREE 5-Day Devotion for Moms. Find more episodes of Everyday Prayers with Million Praying Moms Discover more faith-based podcasts at LifeAudio.com or wherever you listen to podcasts! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Why do we get lines from Shakespeare and the Bible confused? Our host Chara explains why this is a common mistake happens and why the eternal Word of God is greater than the greatest work of Shakespeare.Verses Referenced:Psalm 119:89; 1 Peter 1:24-25; Hebrews 5:11-14; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Numbers 6: 24-26Articles Referenced: How the Bible Influenced William Shakespeare by Chris Carpenter: https://bit.ly/3EecgHnThe Geneva Bible of 1560 by Bruce Metzger: https://bit.ly/3UmxIzCWe Got Shakespeare’s Dictionary on eBay by  Robinson Meyer: https://bit.ly/3FZlFEmBooks Referenced: Biblical References in Shakespeare's Plays by Naseeb Shaheen: https://amzn.to/3WOf0CD Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If you enjoy listening to The Bible Never Said That, we've got another great show that you'll want to add to your playlist. Let us introduce you to How to Study the Bible with Nicole Unice!In this podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through his Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives.To listen to more episodes of How to Study the Bible, go to https://www.lifeaudio.com/how-to-study-the-bible/episodes. RESOURCES:Help, My Bible Is Alive!: https://www.amazon.com/Help-My-Bible-Alive-Understand/dp/1641580216FOLLOW NICOLE:Website: https://nicoleunice.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleuniceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.unice Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The promise here is that through Christ, I can find the strength to be content in any and all circumstances.Verses Referenced: Philippians 4:11-13, Galatians 1:10, James 4:13-15, Philippians 2:14-15, James 1:6-8Articles Referenced:10 Habitual Sins Women Especially Struggle With by Chara Donahue: https://bit.ly/3rsVwoV What Does it Mean “I Can Do All Things Through Christ?” by Joel Ryan: https://bit.ly/3ruyXjyWhat is the Difference between Envy and Jealousy? By Richard H. Smith: https://bit.ly/3yEXgzt The Fallacious Tendinceis of the Inner Man by Chara Donahue: https://bit.ly/3fIMeT9 Book Referenced: A Curious Faith by Lore Ferguson Wilbert: https://www.acuriousfaithbook.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. – Proverbs 29:18We’ll break this verse down, looking at several different versions, to get closer to a correct interpretation and application of this verse.Verses Referenced: Proverbs 29:18; Romans 1:18-20; Genesis 28:12; 2 Corinthians 12:1-7; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Acts 14:8-17Articles Referenced: Where There Is No Vision… (Proverbs 29:18) by Tim Challies: https://bit.ly/3TJnV73Books Referenced: The Most Misused Verses in the Bible by Eric J. Bargerhuff: https://amzn.to/3Bjcuvs Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Most people who believe this is a Biblical idea use 1 Corinthians 10:13 as a support. But Chara helps us understand that the context of this is when we are under temptation, not suffering, and the weight of life’s circumstances. The idea that God won’t allow us to go through anything we can’t bear is just not supported in Scripture.This is not a cause to lose hope, because the hope we have is greater than an easy life. Our circumstances may be more than we can handle, but they are never more than what God can handle.Verses Referenced:1 Corinthians 10:13; Psalm 121:2; Isaiah 41:10; 1 Peter 5:6-7; Exodus 34:6; Deuteronomy 31:8; Acts 7:59-60; Psalm 55:12-14; 1 John 5:3-4Chara's Articles Referenced:10 Popular Statements That Are Theologically Unsound: https://bit.ly/3Ppvuwg4 Reasons Forgiveness Is So Hard and How to Let Go of the Hurt: https://bit.ly/3pn5x5YBooks Referenced:Not God Enough by J.D GreerThe Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, Chara dives into a verse that has divided many Christians: "Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ..." Verses referenced: 1 Peter 3:18-22, Acts 2:38, Galatians 1:6-10, Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 28:19, Romans 3:22-26, 5:1-11, Genesis 6-7Articles referenced: Scripture Interprets Scripture: What Does this Mean? By Pete Lange - https://bit.ly/3C3yzyODoes Acts 2:38 Teach that Baptism is Necessary for Salvation by Got Questions? - https://bit.ly/2GxD88EDoes Baptism Save? by Sam Storms - https://bit.ly/3dl90PrFOLLOW CHARA:Anchored Voices: https://anchoredvoices.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahueTwitter: https://twitter.com/charadonahue Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

VERSES REFERENCED:James 5:13-20, Numbers 12:13-15, 1 Kings 17:20-22, Mark 5:21-43, Acts 5:15-16, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Matthew 8:1-3, Revelation 21:4ARTICLES REFERENCED:Why Doesn’t God Heal Every Sickness, Disease, and Illness? By Chris Russell: https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/explore-the-bible/why-doesn-t-god-heal-every-sickness-disease-and-illness.html Should We Anoint the Sick With Oil? By Samuel Emadi: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/anoint-sick-with-oil-james-5/ 7 Stories of God’s Incredible Power Over Sickness by Chara Donahue: https://www.ibelieve.com/health-beauty/stories-of-gods-power-over-sickness-in-the-bible.htmlBOOKS REFERENCED: On Death by Timothy Keller: https://www.amazon.com/Death-How-Find-God/dp/0143135376 A Man of Heroism and Humility: Elijah by Charles Swindoll: https://smile.amazon.com/Elijah-Heroism-Humility-Great-Lives-ebook/dp/B007V91IP4FOLLOW CHARA:Anchored Voices: https://anchoredvoices.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahueTwitter: https://twitter.com/charadonahue Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode of the Happy Rant, Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper wander to and fro through a variety of topics:1. Who we are, a brief introduction for new listeners2. What we love about podcasting together3. How we would describe our show: The Seinfeld of podcasts, a Piper family dinner party, and a description to aspirational college studentsSubscribe to Happy Rant:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-rant/id878250651Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iIwABQZ3mTsFtOx6hOafXListen on LifeAudio: https://www.lifeaudio.com/the-happy-rant/episodes Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What does it mean for God to give us the desires of our hearts? Chara looks at what we misunderstand about this verse and what it really means for our desires.Verses Referenced: Psalm 37, Philippians 1:6, Deuteronomy 6:5, John 14: 27Articles Referenced: The Promise of Peace by Chara Donahue: https://anchoredvoices.com/2016/06/16/the-promise-of-peace/ Movie Referenced: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate FactoryBook Referenced: The Songs of Jesus: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Psalms by Tim Keller: https://amzn.to/3m1CFhL God's Healing for Life's Losses: How to Find Hope When You're Hurting by Robert W. Kelleman: https://amzn.to/3NN9fzOFOLLOW CHARA:Anchored Voices: https://anchoredvoices.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahueTwitter: https://twitter.com/charadonahue Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

"The ultimate promise is not that we would escape suffering in this life, but that God will make every one of our agonies an instrument of his mercy, to do us good in the here and now, and the hereafter." - Joni Eareckson TadaVerses Referenced: Romans 8:28-31, Luke 22:40-44BOOKS REFERENCED:- Counseling Through the Psalms: https://bit.ly/3wGUE2e - Counseling Through Bible Narratives: Old Testament: https://bit.ly/3yK9yXS - Counseling Through the Scriptures: New Testament: https://bit.ly/3MpWGdJ - In His Image by Jen Wilkin: https://amzn.to/3LqOpF5 ARTICLES REFERENCED:- Here is What Every Book in the New Testament is About by Chara Donahue: https://bit.ly/3Pq4gqu - Our Faithful Father by Joni Eareckson Tada in the ESV Women’s Study Bible: https://amzn.to/38BlcK6 PAUL TRIPP TWEET:https://twitter.com/paultripp/status/334775782461288449?lang=en FOLLOW CHARA:Anchored Voices: https://anchoredvoices.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahueTwitter: https://twitter.com/charadonahue Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you heard Proverbs 22:6 spoken as a promise, rather than using it as a principle? When we do this, we can come to some false conclusions about our parenting. We need to get clear about what our role in our relationship with our children and their own responsibilities toward God.VERSES REFERENCED:Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 127:4, Deuteronomy 24:16, Romans 14:12,  Proverbs 4:23, Deuteronomy 24:16, Ezekiel 18:20ARTICLES REFERENCED: Proverbs: How Human Wisdom Becomes Divine by Tim Mackie and Whitney Woollard: https://bibleproject.com/blog/proverbs-human-wisdom-becomes-divine/Aiming at a True Heritage by Chara Donahue: https://www.joyofit.org/blog/aiming-at-a-true-heritageBOOKS REFERENCED: The Age of Opportunity by Paul Tripp: https://www.paultripp.com/age-of-opportunityParenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul Tripp: https://www.paultripp.com/parentingFOLLOW CHARA:Anchored Voices: https://anchoredvoices.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahueTwitter: https://twitter.com/charadonahue Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We need to take time to wrestle with these verses from the Law. The good news is, Jesus gives a great sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, to clarify the Old Testament law for his listeners. Verses referenced: Exodus 21:22-25, Leviticus 24:17-20, Deuteronomy 19:16-21, Romans 12:19-21, Matthew 5:38-42, 1 Peter 3:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, Hebrews 10:30Books referenced: Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortland: https://amzn.to/3vPStJh Articles referenced: “Why did God Allow for an Eye for an Eye in the Old Testament” by Hope Bolinger: https://bit.ly/3rDwu74 “What Does an Eye for an Eye Mean” by Penny Noyes: https://bit.ly/3OsmRBC“Eye for an Eye-Biblical Meaning and Significance” by Crosswalk.com: https://bit.ly/3xNRlIm“What Does Eye for an Eye Mean” by Jennifer Slattery: https://bit.ly/3EyaUpq***Follow Chara:Anchored Voices: https://anchoredvoices.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahueTwitter: https://twitter.com/charadonahue Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The Bible clearly says “Judge not.” But, it also says “Judge rightly.” You can make a defense for both if you pick out individual verses, so let’s explore all of them a bit more, in context, to get a better understanding of judgment. Articles Referenced: Judge Not, That You May Judge Well by Jon BloomBooks Referenced: All That's Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment by Hannah AndersonVerses Referenced: Matthew 7:1-5, Matthew 7:16-20, John 7:15, Luke 6:37-38, James 4:12, 1 Corinthians 4:3-4, John 8:3-7, John 7:16-24, 1 Corinthians 5, 1 Corinthians 2:14-16, 1 Samuel 16:7Follow Chara:Anchored Voices: https://anchoredvoices.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahueTwitter: https://twitter.com/charadonahue Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Episode 39: Putting Jeremiah 29:11 Back in ContextThis verse is plastered in walls, coffee mugs, and diaries. But without its historical and scriptural context, we miss its original intent and, thus, its meaning for us now. Don’t despair – if this verse comforts you, it still will when we’re done. Chara’s book recommendation this week:The Non-Prophets Guide to the End Times by Todd Hampson: https://toddhampson.com/books/the-non-prophets-guide-to-the-bible/Articles referenced:Who are the Minor Prophets and Why are They Important? by Chara Donahue: https://www.ibelieve.com/faith/who-are-the-minor-prophets-and-why-are-they-important.htmlDoes Jeremiah 29:11 Apply to You? By Russell Moore: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/jeremiah-2911-apply/Verses referenced: Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 25:11-12, Lamentations 1:1-5, John 3:16 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We’re kicking off a new series called “Out of Context”. For the next ten episodes, we’ll look at a verse in the Bible that is commonly taken out of context. We’ll unpack it’s original meaning and figure out from there what it might really be saying to us, today.Verses referenced:John 2:13–16, Psalm 91:11-12, Luke 4:1:13, Revelation 22:12, Matthew 24:35-36Articles referenced:7 Steps to a Deeper Understanding of the Bible by Chara Donahue: https://www.ibelieve.com/faith/steps-to-a-deeper-understanding-of-the-bible.htmlAdolf Hitler Speech of April 12,1921: https://history.hanover.edu/courses/excerpts/111hit1.htmlQuoting Scripture Contrary to its Purpose is Devilish by Ryan Higginbottom: https://www.knowableword.com/2020/01/06/quoting-scripture-contrary-to-its-purpose-is-devilish/Follow Chara:Anchored Voices: https://anchoredvoices.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahueTwitter: https://twitter.com/charadonahue Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Before we start our new series, we’re going to remind ourselves why it is so important to know what the Bible never says.Verses Referenced:Revelation 19:11, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Colossians 4:5-6, 2 Samuel 7:28, Titus 1:2, Hebrews 6:18, Psalm 12:6, Psalm 119:89, Matthew 24:35 Articles Referenced: 1. The Inerrancy of Scripture-Chapter 5 by  Wayne Grudem: https://truthstory.org/blog/the-inerrancy-of-scripture-chapter-5/2. Revelation and Interpretation by J.I. Packer: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/webfm_send/5833. Infallibility and Inerrancy by R.C. Sproul: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/infallibility-and-inerrancyFollow Chara:Anchored Voices: https://anchoredvoices.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahueTwitter: https://twitter.com/charadonahue Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A lot of upbeat, positive, motivational sayings pop up around this time of year. Today, we are going to discuss one that I appreciate for its attempts at offering hope, but bristle at its limitations. Today, let’s unpack the ideas behind “New Year, New You.”The good news is, a new you is never limited to a specific date or time of year. Christ can make anyone new, at any time. But what does it mean that we are made new in Christ, and how does that jive with the world’s idea of “new year, new you.”Article Referenced: New Year’s Resolution Statistics (Updated 2021) by Discover Healthy Habits: https://discoverhappyhabits.com/new-years-resolution-statistics/10 Steps to Help You Think through Your Goals for the New Year by Chara Donahue: https://www.ibelieve.com/slideshows/10-steps-to-help-you-think-through-your-goals-for-the-new-year.htmlVerses Referenced: 2 Corinthians 5:17; Lamentations 3:22-23; Isaiah 43:18-19; Luke 19:1-10; Philippians 2:3-4; Proverbs 3:5-6; Hebrews 12:11; Psalm 34:14Episode Image Credit: Getty/HAKINMHAN Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Will our troubles really be "out of sight" next Christmas? The Bible doesn't say that. We are those who live knowing that "in this world you will have trouble..." Thankfully, the end of this Bible verse ends with a firm promise - "but take heart! I have overcome the world."In this episode, Chara discusses how our hearts can be light this Christmas while not denying that trouble will surely come.Verses referenced: John 16:33; John 14:3; Luke 2:10-11; Matthew 1:23; Psalm 34:18; Zephaniah 3:17; Psalm 23; Isaiah 9:6Articles referenced:Christmas Mourning by Chara Donahue: https://bit.ly/3m67NNAWhen Peace on Earth Seems Impossible by Chara Donahue: https://bit.ly/320hc2jChristmas Bells by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: https://poets.org/poem/christmas-bellsThe Original Lyrics to ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ Weren’t Very Merry at All by Maddy Shaw Roberts: https://bit.ly/326fM61Songs referenced: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Bsy9Sl4Z6U***You can find Chara at: https://anchoredvoices.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahue/ https://twitter.com/CharaDonahue/Episode Image Credit: Getty/sabelskaya Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Scriptures Referenced: Luke 1:34-38; John 6: 5-13; Luke 2:4-21; 1 Corinthians 2:9; Psalm 126:1, Philippians 4:8Songs Referenced: Carol of the Drum by The Trapp Family Singers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwBSy3dVAKoArticles Referenced: A Wise Imagination by Chara Donahue: https://www.joyofit.org/blog/a-wise-imaginationHow the ‘Little Drummer Boy’ Came to Be by Epsie Estrella: https://www.liveabout.com/little-drummer-boy-history-2456078Enriching Our Imagination: An Interview With Karen Swallow Prior by Beth Felker Jones: https://firebrandmag.com/articles/enriching-our-imagination-an-interview-with-karen-swallow-prior***You can find Chara at: https://anchoredvoices.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahue/ https://twitter.com/CharaDonahue/Episode Image Credit: Getty/sabelskaya Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.