Live the Bible with Wayne Stiles

Oct 29 2024 272 ep. 48 mins 36

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The Bible offers God’s wisdom and genuine hope for our daily lives. On LIVE THE BIBLE, join Dr. Wayne Stiles and discover how to apply the Word of God to your life through the practical teaching and application of the Scriptures. The Bible, its lands, and its culture don't have to be confusing or irrelevant. Whether it's personal discouragement, relief from guilt, finding purpose in life or hope for eternity, you’ll hear words to help you truly live the Bible. www.waynestiles.com/podcast

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#284 - What God is Waiting For

Oct 29 2024 43 mins

Why doesn’t Jesus just hurry up and show up? Great question.In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at what is taking so long in God’s program. (If He came before April 15, that would be really great.)We wait on God for a lot of things, don’t we? Today the Apostle Peter reminds us that, in truth, we are not waiting on God as much as God is waiting on us. Support the show

#283 - Great Lessons from a Bad Example

Oct 22 2024 52 mins

Memorize these three words: Direction—not speed. We need to remember these words when we get discouraged about how slowly we seem to progress in our spiritual lives.In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at our culture (and ourselves) right in the face. Sometimes looking at bad examples makes us feel better about our lives in comparison, but sometimes these bad examples look

#282 - The Good, the Bad, and the Almighty

Oct 15 2024 46 mins

It’s the best bad news you'll ever hear. That's because the bad news is only the first step to the good news.And it’s really good!In this episode of Live the Bible, we learn surprising truths from 2 Peter 2 as we look our culture (and ourselves) right in the face. We see what the Bible has to say about three people: the good, the bad, and the Almighty.Did I mention it's good ne

#281 - Three Reminders that Matter

Oct 08 2024 45 mins

How do you usually remind yourself of something important? God reminds us of essential truths He wants us to remember by repeating them—truths we often forget! In this episode of Live the Bible, the Apostle Peter writes in 2 Peter 1 about three reminders that matter. These reminders are critical for our walk with God even today. Support the show

#280 - God’s Top 7: All We Need to Succeed

Oct 01 2024 47 mins

Healthy eating and exercise often find their way to our list of goals.But what your about spiritual eating and exercise?In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at 2 Peter 1 and seven qualities the Lord tells us we need in order to succeed. In fact, all 7 are found in one passage.Right now is a wonderful time to re-dedicate our lives to growing in our spiritual walk with Christ.

#279 - How to Stand Strong against a Roaring Lion

Sep 24 2024 45 mins

There’s a lion out to get you.No, not a large feline. I’m talking about your greatest enemy—a spiritual foe whom the Apostle Peter likes to a ferocious beast who lurks and looks for a chance to lunge.In this episode of Live the Bible, we look in 1 Peter 5 at a subject so few people talk about today—and that includes so few Christians—the subject of Satan. The Bible clearl

#278 - What’s Your Motive?

Sep 17 2024 57 mins

What’s your motive?That simple question can help reboot our minds each day. Here’s why. In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at 1 Peter 5 as it challenges us to preview our actions through the filter of our motives.This one question, more than any, can help reframe our thinking and set us on a path of success for the day. Support the show

#277 - The Best Way to Struggle

Sep 10 2024 48 mins

You are struggling. In fact, you struggle often, don’t you?Me too. Struggle is baked into our Christian lives.In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at 1 Peter 4 and the best way to struggle. (Hint: Jesus modeled it perfectly.) If we're going to struggle, we might as well do it the best way. Jesus shows us how. Support the show

#276 - Coming Soon: The End

Sep 03 2024 40 mins

The Bible serves as our portal through time.It not only tells us about the past (which isn’t that hard), but it also tells us about the future—all the way to the end. Even better? It tells us why it matters. In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at 1 Peter 4 where Peter tells us that the end is near—and what we can do before Jesus comes. Support the show

#275 - Your Best Weapons for a Victorious Christian Life

Aug 27 2024 43 mins

You want a victorious Christian life.But it ain't easy. In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at the tools God has provided us to have a victorious Christian life. It begins in a very personal place: your mind.The Apostle Peter tells us in 1 Peter 4 how to arm ourselves with a mindset of victory—and then how to use that weapon for victory. Support the show