The Bible For Busy People

Peter - A Little Extra Convincing - Matthew 16, 26 03.07.2026 7хв

We’re often so sure we know what God should do, only to look back and realize His “no” was actually mercy. Peter lived in that tension too — boldly declaring Jesus as Messiah one moment and confidently correcting Him the next. His journey reminds us how easy it is to trust our instincts over God’s wisdom, and how much better it goes when we surrender our plans and let Him lead, even when it doesn’t match what we imagined.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4eJ2jTF 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/

Zechariah - A Little Extra Convincing - Luke 1 02.07.2026 7хв

There are moments in life that would’ve sounded impossible if someone had told us years earlier, something relatable to Zechariah who knows a thing or two about that. Even a faithful, righteous man struggled to believe God could do what his heart had long prayed for, especially when the promise felt too good to be true. His journey invites us to consider how we respond when God speaks, whether with doubt, wonder, or trust, and how time in quiet surrender can reshape our hearts to believe Him again.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4eEzwzs 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/

Jonah - A Little Extra Convincing - Jonah 1, 2 01.07.2026 7хв

Obedience feels a lot like parenting; we give instructions hoping our kids will trust that we see the bigger picture, even when they don’t agree. Jonah’s story reminds us that we often do the same with God, running in the opposite direction because we think we know better. Yet even in our resistance, God pursues us with purpose, correction, and mercy, inviting us back into the very calling that will shape us and bless others.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3SjiWxJ 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/

Gideon - A Little Extra Convincing - Judges 6 30.06.2026 7хв

Faith can feel a little like math class sometimes — we want to trust the answer, but we still find ourselves asking God to show the work. Gideon knew that feeling well, coming to God with fear, questions, and a need for reassurance at every turn. Even when our confidence is small and our courage feels thin, God meets us with patience, strength, and the promise that He is more than enough.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4oNd0Jr 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/

Moses - A Little Extra Convincing - Exodus 3 29.06.2026 7хв

Sometimes God nudges us toward something long before we feel ready, a bit like that slow climb on a roller coaster when every part of you wants to bail. Moses knew that feeling too — standing before a burning bush, overwhelmed, unsure, and wondering why on earth God would choose him. Yet even in his hesitation, God met him with the same promise He offers us today: I will be with you.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4eIkGI6 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/

The Servant - Elisha - 2 Kings 6 26.06.2026 7хв

Some seasons make us feel small, unseen, or convinced we’re the only ones struggling but 2 Kings 6 reminds us that God is always doing far more around us than we realize. Elisha’s servant thought they were outnumbered until God opened his eyes to an entire mountain filled with divine protection, a quiet reminder that we are never left to fight alone. Let's trust that God is present in both the tiny worries and the overwhelming battles, surrounding us with mercy, help, and hope even when we can’t yet see it.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Qq2tan 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/

Naaman - Elisha - 2 Kings 5 25.06.2026 7хв

Some of the most life‑changing moments begin when someone gently helps us see what we can’t see on our own, and Naaman’s story in 2 Kings 5 is a powerful reminder of that. Just like the friends who speak truth into our foggiest seasons, God often uses unexpected voices and simple acts of obedience to lead us toward healing, humility, and a deeper faith. As we watch Naaman wrestle with pride, listen to servants, and finally surrender to God’s way, we’re invited to consider the small, faithful steps that might be waiting to restore something in us too.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4oNoYCL 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/

Miracles - Elisha - 2 Kings 4 24.06.2026 7хв

Miracles often show up in the places where our hope feels the thinnest, and 2 Kings 4 is full of reminders that God meets us right there—in our need, our fear, and our not‑enough. As someone who has walked through seasons of longing and quiet heartbreak, I’m always struck by how God takes the little we have, invites us to act in faith, and then fills the empty spaces with His provision. These stories of oil, stew, and bread help remind me that God is both able and willing, working through community, obedience, and everyday faith to bring life where we least expect it.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4oFQnX9 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/

The Shunammite - Elisha - 2 Kings 4 23.06.2026 7хв

The story of the Shunammite woman invites us to slow down and see Scripture with fresh eyes, especially the stories of women whose faith, courage, and agency often shine brighter than we expect.In her friendship with Elisha, we witness a woman who creates space for God, responds with boldness in crisis, and experiences a God who meets her grief with compassion and her obedience with restoration. Her story reminds us that God often works through the relationships we nurture and the hospitality we offer, shaping our faith through the people we welcome into our lives.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4oCDP2S 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/

Three Kings - Elisha - 2 Kings 3 22.06.2026 8хв

When we open 2 Kings 3, we’re stepping into a moment that feels surprisingly familiar—three leaders scrambling for direction, each responding to crisis in wildly different ways, and God patiently waiting to be invited in. Just like those kings, most of us seek God through a mix of Scripture, prayer, wise voices, and quiet moments where the Holy Spirit finally gets a word in. As we watch Elisha call for music, listen for God, and offer direction that requires both faith and obedience, we see that God still guides us the same way today—through hearts prepared to hear Him and hands willing to dig the ditches He asks for.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4xFs6Vq 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/

Doubled - Elijah - 2 Kings 2 19.06.2026 8хв

If you’ve ever watched The Sandlot, you know the magic of wanting “s’more”, and honestly, that’s exactly how it feels when we long for more of God’s presence and power in our lives. In 2 Kings, Elisha asks for a “double portion,” a bold, beautiful reminder that God invites us to seek more of Him than we often dare to ask.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4vDJnfH 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/

Convicted - Elijah - 1 Kings 21 18.06.2026 8хв

Walking into a new church can feel awkward enough, but trust me, playing Jezebel in front of a room full of preteens is not the move. Elijah reminds us that even when we cringe at our own missteps, God still calls us to courage, truth, and a faith that stands firm when it matters most.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/49TjOz3 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/

Consoled - Elijah - 1 Kings 19 17.06.2026 8хв

Some days it feels like the hard stuff hits fast, but the glimmers, those tiny God‑given sparks of joy, have a way of catching us off guard and reminding us we’re not alone. Elijah’s story in 1 Kings shows the same truth: even in the wilderness, God meets us with gentleness, provision, and the quiet reassurance that He’s right there with us.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4oi1DZw 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/

Restored - Elijah - 1 Kings 18 16.06.2026 9хв

There’s nothing like that moment when something broken in your life finally comes back to life again... Like when your taste buds return after weeks of bland nothing and suddenly a tomato tastes like a miracle. Elijah’s story in 1 Kings shows how God does the same kind of restoring work in our souls, turning our hearts back to Him with a power and tenderness that brings us fully alive again.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4vFvgqa 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/

Unexpected - Elijah - 1 Kings 17 15.06.2026 8хв

Some of the people I can’t wait to meet in God’s Kingdom aren’t the obvious heroes—they’re the ones like Elijah, bold enough to call a nation back to God yet human enough to wrestle with fear and loneliness. It reminds me that God loves working through the unexpected; unexpected places, unexpected people, unexpected moments of grace. As we look at Elijah’s journey, I pray it open our eyes to how God is moving in the surprising corners of our own lives.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4fyYZMQ 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/

Water - Holy Spirit As... - John 4, 7, Isaiah 44, 55, Jeremiah 2, 17 12.06.2026 7хв

Some metaphors for the Holy Spirit feel powerful and dramatic, but water hits a little closer to home because we know what it feels like to be thirsty—physically, emotionally, spiritually. Just like the woman at the well, we all come to Jesus carrying empty spaces we can’t seem to fill on our own, and He meets us with something deeper than quick relief. Living water doesn’t just refresh us for a moment; it settles into the places that need cleansing, healing, and connection, becoming the steady flow that keeps our faith alive.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4uW6geE 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/

Oil - Holy Spirit As... - Exodus 30, Isaiah 61, Acts 10, 1 John 20 11.06.2026 8хв

Some images of the Holy Spirit feel big and dramatic, wind, fire, clouds, but oil is one of those quiet metaphors that sneaks up on you with how deeply it fits real life. God’s Spirit has a way of soaking into the everyday places we don’t always notice. Maybe that’s the point: the Spirit doesn’t just show up in the spectacular moments but in the ordinary ones, slowly softening, healing, and empowering us from the inside out.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4x6u2FV 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/

Fire - Holy Spirit As... - Exodus 3, 19, Acts 2, 1 Peter 1 10.06.2026 7хв

Fire has a way of revealing what’s really there—what’s fragile, what’s strong, and what’s ready to be refined. Parenthood has felt a lot like that for me, a slow burn of challenges that somehow shapes you into someone braver and more capable than you expected. As we look at the Holy Spirit through the image of fire, we’re reminded that God’s presence doesn’t consume us but transforms us, refining our faith in ways we often only understand in hindsight.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4uQNPrD 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/

Cloud/Wind - Holy Spirit As... - Exodus 13, 14, 24, Matthew 17, John 3 09.06.2026 8хв

Sometimes the Spirit nudges us in ways that feel as unpredictable as wind and as mysterious as a cloud—gentle, insistent, and impossible to ignore. I’ve learned that those small pushes often lead us straight into God’s purposes, even when they pull us past our comfort zones. As we look at the Spirit through the images of cloud and wind in Scripture, we see that God’s presence both guides and moves us in ways we could never orchestrate on our own.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3SjrQuN 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/

Breath - Holy Spirit As... - Genesis 1, 2, 2 Peter 1, 2 Timothy 3 08.06.2026 8хв

Breath is one of those quiet miracles we barely notice until life feels chaotic, and suddenly we’re desperate for something steady to hold onto. The Holy Spirit, the very breath of God, is one of those gifts that doesn’t just tell us who God is but gently shows us, hovering, ordering, and inviting us to pause long enough to receive.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4fpHizi 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/