Fill Your Heart With God's LoveThis week we encourage everyone to “be nice!” Actually, we aim to show how the Biblical virtue of “kindness” is much more than politeness and niceties. Our discussion quickly moves from our favorite unkind fictional characters to several Biblical figures who showed kindness — David with Mephibosheth and Abigail with David. We go Finding Jesus in that example of David with Jonathan’s son. And then — in a fun but challenging Here’s the Story segment — we go back to that moment in David’s life when his men needed food and one woman’s care and wisdom made all the difference. We also notice how kids can teach us the power of simple kindnesses, as getting over our selfishness to “be kind” is the central, early ethic we try to instill. And we close with a challenge to be “an undercover agent.” Have a listen and you’ll see what we mean! This is session 10 of the What’s Good study, and you can find the videos and guides for the series at biblegeeks.fm/good.The Big Idea: God teaches us to appreciate kindness by pouring his unimaginable love and mercy into our lives.This Week's Challenge: Be an undercover agent of kindness for someone this week.Show NotesWhat’s Good Study Guide - Session 10 (PDF)"The Magic Word" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Finding Jesus: 2 Sam. 9 (VERSE)"World’s Best Cup of Coffee" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)What’s Good Guided Study (WEBSITE)Support the Show

Episode 163 - "400 Hangry Men"

Push Forward to Be More ChristlikeWhat advice might “Younger You” have for you today? What’s the difference between a typical January resolution and an effective goal? And how can sharing a commitment with a brother or sister give you a rocket boost toward success? Here, in session 9 of the What’s Good guided study, we take a hard look at the difference between satisfaction and striving. Or to put it another way, between plateauing and pursuing excellence. Something Jesus Said shows us how the church is a City of Excellence where everyone tries to “be excellent to each other.” And we spend some time with arete — the Heavy Word the New Testament often translates as “excellence.” We both left this conversation challenged to press on to “higher ground,” and we think you will too! Find the guide for this conversation and all the other resources for this series at biblegeeks.fm/good.The Big Idea: Though we're not perfect, we glorify God by stretching daily to be better and do better.This Week's Challenge: Share a short-term goal with a friend and ask them to check in with you soon.Show NotesWhat’s Good Study Guide - Session 9 (PDF)"Cheese Doodles" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Jesus Said: Matthew 5:14-16 (VERSE)Young Folks (EPISODE SERIES)"The Magic Word" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)What’s Good Guided Study (WEBSITE)Support the Show

Episode 162 - "Stay Salty!"

Strengthen the Bonds of FriendshipWhat’s the difference between valuing someone and having a friendship with them? How does humor lighten our load? And what does the old metaphor of “investing” in someone like a bank account teach us about the “brother born for adversity”? We go Finding Jesus in third John and also find how much that short book tells us about good friends. And from communicating without a word to late night conversations, we count down some of our Favorite Things about friendship. It’s session 8 of What’s Good, and all the resources are at Bible geeks.fm/good.The Big Idea: Through consistent acts of loyal love, we stockpile trust that friends draw on for a lifetime.This Week's Challenge: Make a list of a few friends you're thankful for and pray for them.Show NotesWhat’s Good Study Guide - Session 8 (PDF)"An Odd Couple" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Jesus Starter (VERSE)"Cheese Doodles" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)What’s Good Guided Study (WEBSITE)Support the Show

Episode 161 - "The Loud Type of Friend"

Feel the Fulfillment of a Fruitful FamilyHow does God provide for us through our loved ones? What does Ruth teach us about prayer? And how do our familial roles change as we get older? This week, in session 7 of our What’s Good study, we appreciate God’s gift of family, from blessings like our moms and kids to our brothers and sisters in Christ. What Jesus Said about honoring parents in Matthew 15:3-6 leaves us thinking about the false dichotomies and how serving God leads us to serve our families. Flying Through the book of Ruth, we see a picture of family lost and restored as folks find the kindness of family in surprising places. You can find the video and study guide for this conversation (and lots more) at biblegeeks.fm/good.The Big Idea: Family bonds can give us love and acceptance that reflects our Heavenly Father's.This Week's Challenge: Share with a family member how they've blessed your life.Show NotesWhat’s Good Study Guide - Session 7 (PDF)"Grandma Nine-Pies" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Jesus Said: Matthew 15:3-6 (VERSE)Flying Through the Book: Ruth (VERSE)"An Odd Couple" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)What’s Good Guided Study (WEBSITE)“Turned Tables” by Bryan Schiele (SERMON)XKCD — False Dichotomy (WEBSITE)Support the Show

Episode 160 - "Your Family Versus Mine"

Acknowledge Life's Good Things With JoyIs “dill pickle” Christianity God’s way? Does he want us permanently somber and stoic, embracing asceticism and austerity? Or is there a place in God’s will for enjoying his blessings? This week, we challenge these ideas with a look at celebration in Scripture. We start with what Jesus Said about the joy in heaven over the return of a sinner, learning to smile at what makes God happy, and to be there for each other in happy times. Then it’s time for some Deeeep Thoughts on enjoyment. Along the way, we learn that the Christian life is both a festival and an adventure. We hope you find it encouraging as you “go on your way rejoicing” (cf. Acts 8:39). Go to biblegeeks.fm/good for all the guides, videos, and other resources for this series.The Big Idea: It pleases and glorifies God when we gratefully enjoy his blessings together.This Week's Challenge: Get together with a friend to share a meal.Show NotesWhat’s Good Study Guide - Session 6 (PDF)"Party Planning" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Jesus Said: Luke 15:3-10 (VERSE)"Grandma Nine-Pies" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)What’s Good Guided Study (WEBSITE)Rock Springs Cafe (WEBSITE)Support the Show

Episode 159 - "The Hermit Inside of You"

Open Your Heart to Sing PraisesHow have hymns shaped your thinking? What songs have gotten you through tough times? This week’s conversation is a celebration of singing! First, we look to an example of Jesus singing a hymn before his betrayal, imagining what it was like in that upper room. Then we bring back one of our favorite segments, as each of us drafts an A-Team of praise songs in Scripture. What an amazing gift God gave us in music! And what a difference spiritual songs make in the life of his church! Find the starter video, the guide, and all the resources at biblegeeks.fm/good.The Big Idea: Singing expresses what's inside us — what we believe, feel, and decide.This Week's Challenge: Ask a friend to sing a meaningful song with you this week.Show NotesWhat’s Good Study Guide - Session 5 (PDF)"Bursting Into Song" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Like the Teacher: Mark 14:26 (VERSE)"Party Planning" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)What’s Good Guided Study (WEBSITE)Support the Show

Episode 158 - "That Is a Sticky Song"

Appreciate Your Unique AbilitiesHave you ever thought about how many blessings you enjoy because of the God-given talents of others? Or about the strange and wonderful mix of different abilities and interests people have? This week we continue our What’s Good guided study with a discussion of God’s gifts of talents. We go finding Jesus in the Bible’s “body” passages, noticing how often we fail to appreciate other people’s gifts — and our own! Then we dive into a character study of two inspired craftsmen who built masterworks for God. Find the study guide and all the videos and resources for this 13-session study at biblegeeks.fm/good.The Big Idea: God manifests his wisdom and glory in the diversity he has filled his good world with.This Week's Challenge: Mention someone’s unique talent to them, and thank them.Show NotesWhat’s Good Study Guide - Session 4 (PDF)"Teenage Talents on Tape" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Finding Jesus: Rom. 12:3-8 (VERSE)Finding Jesus: 1 Cor. 12:12-26 (VERSE)"Bursting Into Song" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)What’s Good Guided Study (WEBSITE)“Sudden Skill” by Bryan Schiele (SERMON)Support the Show

Episode 157 - "The Best at Everything"

Stop and Enjoy RestWe know biblical rest means more than taking a break, but what’s it really about? What would a weekly Sabbath communicate to a bunch of former Egyptian slaves? And What’s The Deal with God resting on the seventh day of creation? This week we continue the What’s Good guided study, pausing to appreciate God’s gift of rest. We learn to get away from it all Like the Teacher, Jesus, did in Mark 6:30-32. And we share what keeps us from relaxing, realizing we’re still learning how to rest. Go to biblegeeks.fm/good for the guides, videos, and all the What’s Good resources.The Big Idea: Work is good, but God also created us to enjoy the sweetness of rest.This Week's Challenge: Give someone you love a break.Show NotesWhat’s Good Study Guide - Session 3 (PDF)"Stop!" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Like the Teacher: Mark 6:30-32 (VERSE)"Teenage Talents on Tape" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)What’s Good Guided Study (WEBSITE)Support the Show

Episode 156 - "Do Not Disturb!"

Embrace the Opportunity to Do Good WorkWho’s the boss in your life? Who really signs your paychecks? And is work a curse or a gift? This week, we take on session 2 of the What’s Good guided study, celebrating God’s gift of work - both ours, and the work of others. We count down our Top 4 Proverbs on work and discover a surprising “destroyer.” And after Finding Jesus in a commandment to slaves, our Reach Out question looks at the source of our work ethic. From the tasks you secretly love to those frustrating aspects of your job, Scripture gives a lot of direction and leaves no doubt that work is a blessing from our loving God! Go to biblegeeks.fm/good to find the study guide and all the resources for this What’s Good study.The Big Idea: The chance to do good work and appreciate the work of others is worth celebrating.This Week's Challenge: Identify and do a task at work specifically for God.Show NotesWhat’s Good Study Guide - Session 2 (PDF)"Off to Work I Go" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Finding Jesus: Col. 3:22-24 (VERSE)"Stop!" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)What’s Good Guided Study (WEBSITE)Support the Show

Episode 155 - "Gotta Eat a Vegetable"

Wonder at God's Work in NatureWhat do creepy bugs, bubbling paint pots, and acorn woodpeckers have in common? They’re all part of God’s created world, and all part of this week’s episode. Here in session one of our new “What’s Good” series, we start exploring God’s good gifts with a discussion of the natural world He’s made for us to enjoy. What Jesus Said in Matthew 6:28-30 gets us thinking about bird watching and all that we can learn by looking around. Then we set Poetry in Motion, moving through Psalm 148 and wondering at the idea of angels, “dragons,” and inanimate objects praising the Lord. We hope that after this episode you — like us — can’t wait to step outside and take in God’s amazing creation, meditating on the unimaginable power, wisdom, and love of the One who made us all.The Big Idea: When we don't take in the natural world, we miss a window into the wonder of God's goodness and greatness.This Week's Challenge: Go on a nature walk and meditate on God's wondrous works.Show NotesWhat’s Good Study Guide - Session 1 (PDF)"Samurai Squirrels" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Jesus Said: Matt. 6:28-30 (VERSE)Poetry in Motion: Psalm 148 (VERSE)"Off to Work I Go" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)What’s Good Guided Study (WEBSITE)Support the Show

Episode 154 - "Thar Be Dragons"

Dwell on God's Praiseworthy Gifts and VirtuesIt’s been awhile, but we’re excited to be back to our normal recording schedule, starting this week. And we’re introducing our next big, thirteen-session Guided Study, called “What’s Good.” Our goal with the series is to direct our attention to some of the “pure ... lovely ... commendable” things we should “think on” (Phil. 4:8). Because in the midst of “this present darkness” (Eph. 6:12), can’t we all use some help focusing on the light? So on Monday, we’ll start three weeks of Daily Download videos — fifteen short videos on good things worth dwelling on. Then we hope you’ll join us for our regular, weekly episodes each Thursday over the next quarter, as we talk about God’s good gifts and some virtues worthy of reflection. In this episode, we kick the series off with what Jesus said about healthy eyes and then a dive into Philippians 4:8, our Scripture du Jour. Thanks everyone for your patience and for coming back as we start up this encouraging, new series!The Big Idea: The Lord doesn't just want us to do good things, he also wants us to think about good things.This Week's Challenge: Change your environment to support praiseworthy thinking.Show NotesGamechanger: Dwell on the Good (SERMON)Training Wheels Guided Study (PDF)What’s Good Guided Study (WEBSITE)Steve Jobs’ iPhone Keynote (VIDEO)Support the Show

Episode 153 - "We’re Back!"

Rejoice When Your Children Follow the LordCompleting our parenting series the week of Mother's Day, it seems appropriate to acknowledge all of the work godly moms devote to training their kids! And isn't it fitting to spend this episode talking about the honor kids give to parents — and the honor parents give to kids? So this week, we close Training Wheels by looking forward to the "one shining moment" when our Lord becomes our child's Lord. Like Paul, we want to say, "what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you?" (1 Thess. 2:19). Along the way, we discuss our best Father's Day presents, how our relationships change as kids get older, and why Jesus calls obedient believers his "brother and sister and mother" (Matt. 12:50). We define and apply a Heavy Word, learning that "honor" is about giving weight and worth. And we close the series with a prayer for our kids to have a "heart of wisdom" (Prov. 10:1). We plan to take a brief hiatus after this episode, but we pray that this series blesses your parenting, and we look forward to the next guided study.The Big Idea: What a gift it is to call your child a "brother" or "sister" in Christ.This Week's Challenge: Give encouragement to a young person who has honored their parents by their faithfulness.Show NotesTraining Wheels Study Guide - Session 13 (Color PDF)Training Wheels Study Guide - Session 13 (B&W PDF)"The Greatest Gift" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Jesus Said ... Matt. 12:46-50 (VERSE)Training Wheels Guided Study (WEBSITE)Dale Schiele’s Memorial PageSupport the Show

Episode 152 - "Are You Beaming Right Now?"

Prepare Your Child for a Life of Service to GodHow do we teach our kids to ask, "How do I want to serve when I grow up?" This week we look at two different parents that Scripture places side-by-side as a "Do This" and "Don't Do That" contrast. We notice Jesus in two songs of mothers-to-be, reflecting on how God turns the tables on the lowly and the proud. Then, in a segment we call "Hello, My Name Is," we dive into a character study of Hannah. What change does Hannah undergo when she believes the Lord has heard her prayer? How is she the ultimate lender? And how does her faith set the tone for her son's life? We close with a discussion of becoming "empty nesters" someday, and then a weekly challenge and a prayer. With only one more session after this, we're rounding third base and heading home in our Training Wheels series, aiming to complete these conversations with an emphasis on the lasting direction we want to give our kids. Find the whole series at biblegeeks.fm/trainingwheels.The Big Idea: Our kids were created for his glory, not ours.This Week's Challenge: Check in with a young person about how they want to serve God when they grow up.Show NotesTraining Wheels Study Guide - Session 12 (Color PDF)Training Wheels Study Guide - Session 12 (B&W PDF)"Mona Lisa Smile" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Finding Jesus: 1 Sam. 2:1-10 (VERSE)"The Greatest Gift" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Training Wheels Guided Study (WEBSITE)Support the Show

Episode 151 - "I Think We're Out for Good"

Guide Your Kids Through Life's DifficultiesWhat is "lawnmower parenting" and is failure really "not an option"? This week, as we talk about guiding our kids through their troubles, Jesus shows us the perfect parental prayer in John 17:12-19, particularly demonstrating what NOT to ask of the Lord. We also learn how Bryan almost blew up his house as a child — a story worth tuning in for all by itself! And we return to one of our favorite segments, Here's the Story, following the prodigal son down his tragic spiral. It gives us a chance to observe the incredible love of his father, drawing some surprising lessons from the parable's depiction of God's parenting. May we all learn from our Heavenly Father's patient restraint, and his gracious readiness to receive his repentant children!The Big Idea: As we send our children into the world, we can't protect them from every danger.This Week's Challenge: Make a plan with your spouse about how you'll handle your own "prodigal moments," before they happen.Show NotesTraining Wheels Study Guide - Session 11 (Color PDF)Training Wheels Study Guide - Session 11 (B&W PDF)"Bubble Wrap" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Jesus Said ... John 17:12-19 (VERSE)"Mona Lisa Smile" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Training Wheels Guided Study (WEBSITE)Support the Show

Episode 150 - "Uhn-tss Uhn-tss Uhn-tss"

Be Purposeful With Your CommunicationHow is understanding our kids like collecting clues to a mystery our children haven't solved themselves? And how do we "answer a fool according to his folly" (Prov. 26:5) while also heeding the instruction to "answer NOT a fool according to his folly" (Prov. 26:4)? This week's conversation is all about how we speak and how we listen, particularly in parenting. Our Top 4 Proverbs on Communication challenge us to consider if our words are "graceful garlands" around our kids' heads and if we ever answer before we hear. And learning to act more Like the Teacher in John 10:3-4, we pick up a golden rule of speaking. What does all this have to do with closed captions, Shaquille O'Neil, and peanut butter / maple syrup sandwiches? We invite you to have a listen and find out!The Big Idea: You can talk at your child and make a lot of noise, or you can talk to them and get through.This Week's Challenge: Go on a "date night" with your child and ask them about their interests.Show NotesTraining Wheels Study Guide - Session 10 (Color PDF)Training Wheels Study Guide - Session 10 (B&W PDF)"Eloquent Orations" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Like the Teacher: John 10:3-4 (VERSE)"Bubble Wrap" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Training Wheels Guided Study (WEBSITE)Support the Show

Episode 149 - "The Real Groaners"

Reflect God's Grace in Your ParentingOne thing every Christian parent seems to have in common is extremely high expectations — for ourselves and our kids. So this week we get to the heart of the gospel, because even in a parenting series we can't go far without relying on God's grace. We draft our A-Team of merciful and gracious people, we talk about the power of an apology, and we wonder, "Which is harder to deal with, your mistakes or your kids'?" Finding Jesus in 2 Corinthians 12, we're reminded that Christ is with us in our pain and his grace is enough! So we hope you find encouragement and hope as we celebrate the "the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus" (Eph. 2:7).The Big Idea: The gospel of grace gives us a new lens to see ourselves, our kids, and our parenting.This Week's Challenge: Share a personal struggle or shortcoming you've had with someone.Show NotesTraining Wheels Study Guide - Session 9 (Color PDF)Training Wheels Study Guide - Session 9 (B&W PDF)"Practically Perfect" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)The Emotionally Healthy Church by Warren Bird (BOOK)Finding Jesus: 2 Cor. 12:7-10 (VERSE)"Eloquent Orations" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Training Wheels Guided Study (WEBSITE)Support the Show

Episode 148 - "A Little Bit of a Baby"

Seize Each Day's Teaching MomentsWhat do self-driving cars and spiky hair have to do with purposeful parenting? This week we talk about seizing the moments when our kids are most ready to learn, asking: What wisdom does Moses give for parents answering big, spiritual questions? And what can we do to create the conversations that can help our kids work through what's really going on in their hearts? We also offer four of our favorite teaching moments, share the kinds of kid questions that stump us, and try to figure out how to keep our instruction relevant as our kids grow older. Find the study guide for this and the rest of the Training Wheels guided study at biblegeeks.fm/trainingwheels.The Big Idea: The world is your child's classroom, whether you're teaching them or not.This Week's Challenge: Pause the TV to start a spiritual discussion with your family.Show NotesTraining Wheels Study Guide - Session 8 (Color PDF)Training Wheels Study Guide - Session 8 (B&W PDF)"Why?" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Finding Jesus: Deut. 6 (VERSE)"Practically Perfect" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Training Wheels Guided Study (WEBSITE)Support the Show

Episode 147 - "Wow, That Was So Cool!"

Take Responsibility for What You Can ControlWhat's your goal in parenting, and is it possible we've directed our attention to the wrong person's behavior? This week, we distinguish our responsibilities from our kids' responsibilities in session 7 of our Training Wheels guided study. What Jesus Said at the end of the Sermon on the Mount shows us we aren't building additions on our parents houses and we don't have the remote control on other people. We ask, "Do You Understand?" what God wants us to take from Ezekiel 18, realizing we need to keep our "eyes on the ball" and skip the blame shifting. We also share our parenting regrets, times our kids made us want to hide in embarrassment, and our prayer for parents and kids all over.The Big Idea: Good parenting is a daily choice you make, not the result of your child's choices.This Week's Challenge: Thank a parent for their work with their children.Show NotesTraining Wheels Study Guide - Session 7 (Color PDF)Training Wheels Study Guide - Session 7 (B&W PDF)"The Mouth of Babes" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Jesus Said ... Matt. 7:12-27 (VERSE)Do You Understand? Ezekiel 18 (VERSE)"Why?" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Training Wheels Guided Study (WEBSITE)Support the Show

Episode 146 - "These Are My Emotions"

Show Your Children What Life Is All AboutWhat's the difference between being a shepherd, and being a good shepherd? And how does Jesus "level up" our parenting game? This week we throwback to an old segment, with a Scripture du Jour, drawing insight from Jesus' words in John 10. We talk about the challenge of shepherding different kids without juggling or splitting our focus, and the difficulty of adapting to new challenges as our kids — and the world — keep changing! The conversation starts with some tough questions — like "are you comfortable telling your kids to walk like you?" — and never gets easier. But we hope that you're blessed by the journey as we try to tackle them head on! Check out the study guide for this conversation (session 6 of Training Wheels) and watch for the complete booklet this Spring.The Big Idea: Your life speaks volumes to those following behind you.This Week's Challenge: Choose an activity to do with your child that Christ did with his disciples.Show NotesTraining Wheels Study Guide - Session 6 (Color PDF)Training Wheels Study Guide - Session 6 (B&W PDF)"Jesus’ Twelve Kids" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Like the Teacher: John 1:35-51 (VERSE)Scripture du Jour: John 10:7-18 (VERSE)"The Mouth of Babes" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Training Wheels Guided Study (WEBSITE)Support the Show

Episode 145 - "Go Cast Out Some Demons!"

Parent Like Your Heavenly FatherHow are parenting principles like keys, sunglasses, and the mail? What's better than saying "I love you" to our kids? And what do you learn when your "birthing plan" goes out the window? This week, we praise God for the way he leads us as parents. What Jesus Said about God's fatherly provision illuminates a sobering truth about ourselves. And some Deep Thoughts from Numbers and Hosea encourage us to grow in patience. It's session five of our Training Wheels guided study, and you can find the guide, videos, and all the other sessions at biblegeeks.fm/trainingwheels.The Big Idea: We can find our way in our parenting dilemmas by looking up.This Week's Challenge: Explore a quality of God's parenting with a new or expecting parent.Show NotesTraining Wheels Study Guide - Session 5 (Color PDF)Training Wheels Study Guide - Session 5 (B&W PDF)"We Were Experts" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Jesus Said ... Matt. 7:7-11 (VERSE)"Jesus’ Twelve Kids" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Training Wheels Guided Study (WEBSITE)Support the Show

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