The Bible Study

Pastor Curt and Dena Davidson unpack Ephesians 4 and the body of Christ—why every believer matters, how spiritual gifts really work, and why speaking the truth in love is the key to unity, maturity, and a thriving church. ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

In 1 Chronicles 29, David gives toward a temple he’ll never see built. We unpack sacrifice, stewardship, legacy, and why real obedience to God always costs something—but leads to lasting impact. ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

What if prayer isn’t performance—but perspective? We unpack the Lord’s Prayer, daily dependence, forgiveness, temptation, and what it means to be a truly praying church. This one will reset how you start your day. ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

What is faith—really? We unpack Hebrews 11, the “Hall of Faith,” and explore trust, perseverance, miracles, suffering, and why without faith it’s impossible to please God. From Genesis to Jesus, this is one powerful story. ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

In week one of Not Without, we explore God’s vision through Nehemiah. What does real, biblical leadership look like? It starts with facing brokenness, trusting God’s promises, and stepping into your part of the story. ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

How do you talk to your kids about the Bible without turning it into a battle? Pastor Curt, Dena, and the Clarks share practical, pressure-free ways to pass on faith and help kids actually love Jesus. ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

Think you’re reading the Bible correctly? Think again—Curt and Dena expose 10 surprising interpretation mistakes most people make. ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

Dena explores how the Bible forms one coherent, unified story—and why that matters when you’re wrestling with doubts, contradictions, or tough theological questions. ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

Why should we trust the Bible? In part one, we explore truth, history, and why Scripture still corresponds to real life today. ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

Dena Davidson shares how essential Christian theology can transform the way you read Scripture—unlocking clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of God’s Word. ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

Tired of reading the Bible and not getting much out of it? In this episode, Pastor Curt shares a simple but powerful way to approach Scripture using the P.A.R.T. method—pray, ask, read, think. ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

Can peace really exist in a chaotic world? This Christmas, we dive into the tension between peace and conflict, and how Jesus offers both. Featuring Pastor Ray Johnston and Dena Davidson.---Christmas at Bayside ChurchIf you’re looking for a place to celebrate Christmas—or to experience the service again—you can watch our Christmas service on YouTube! 📺 Watch online here: https://www.youtube.com/@BaysideChurch/ ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

This Advent, we explore the radical love of John 3:16 in its full context—snakes, Nicodemus, and all. Don’t miss this deep dive on true love, light, and the gospel with Kevin Thompson.---If you want better relationships, start here: https://my.baysideonline.com/LOVESTYLES ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

This week, we dive into the Christmas story in Luke 2 and ask: What is true joy, and why does it still matter? Featuring the Founding pastor of Bayside Church, Ray Johnston, and a conversation on the power of good news, wonder, and spiritual defense.---Christmas at Bayside ChurchIf you’re looking for a place to celebrate Christmas, we’d love to welcome you to Bayside. Join us online on YouTube, or in person at one of our nine campuses throughout California!🎄 Service times & details: https://www.baysideonline.com/christmas/ 📺 Watch online: https://www.youtube.com/@BaysideChurch/ ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

Advent kicks off with a deep dive into HOPE. From ancient prophecy to personal pain, this episode unpacks Isaiah 9 and reminds us why real hope isn’t found in holiday cheer—but in a person. ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

For this special Thanksgiving crossover episode, Dena sits down with Morgan May Treuil and Leslie Johnston, the hosts behind Am I Doing This Right?, to dive into doubt, hell, prayer, spicy unpopular opinions (The Bachelor included), and why the Bible matters—with plenty of laughter along the way. *** You can check out the Am I Doing This Right? podcast on all listening platforms or learn more here: https://amidoingthisright.thrivepodcastnetwork.com/ ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

What does it mean to pray in the Spirit? In this powerful episode, Andrew McCourt joins Curt and the crew to unpack Ephesians 6, spiritual warfare, tongues, and why we often treat prayer as a last resort instead of our first move. ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

A deep dive into Ephesians 6—context, clarity, and how to actually stand strong in spiritual battles. We unpack the armor of God, the power of the gospel, and what “the day of evil” really means with pastors Curt, Dena, and Wesley Towne. ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

We dive into Ephesians 6 to unpack spiritual warfare, identity in Christ, and why fighting the wrong battles weakens the church. Featuring pastors Jason Dixon and Cameron Wells. ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods

Ephesians 6:1–9 unpacked—kids & parents, slaves & masters, context, deconstruction, and how the gospel confronts injustice.--Curt and Dena share practical tools and trusted resources for studying passages like this with depth and discernment:References & Study Tips:GotQuestions.org and Stand to Reason (STR) — recommended by Dena for accessible, credible explanations of tough topics.The InterVarsity Bible Dictionary (Curt's recommendation) or similar Bible Dictionaries — trusted sources for historical and cultural context.ChatGPT — a tool both hosts use thoughtfully:Dena recommends using the keyword “credal” to guide research toward orthodox, historic Christian perspectives.Curt suggests prompting for widely accepted evangelical scholars or experts to ground responses in credible biblical research. ---You don’t have to lead alone. Thrive Leaders NorCal | April 30–May 1: Two days to grow in clarity, courage, and calling.Register here: https://go.bayside.church/thriveconferenceforpods