<![CDATA[Pure and Simple Bible - podcast]]>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:42:31 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[THe Parable of the Shrewd Manager]]>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:05:06 GMThttp://www.pureandsimplebible.com/podcast/the-parable-of-the-shrewd-managerThe Parable of the Shrewd Manager was told by Jesus in Luke 16:1-13. It is one of the most difficult parables to understand. Its meaning has been disputed by scholars. How could the unrighteous behavior of the main character serve as our example? What does it mean to be shrewd anyway? And what lessons can we learn from this shred manager? Join guest Shaun Wackerly and host Jonathan Edwards as they discuss the parable together.
]]><![CDATA[How Will This Give God Glory?]]>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:12:15 GMThttp://www.pureandsimplebible.com/podcast/how-will-this-give-god-gloryWhat is glory? What does it mean to "give God glory"? And how do we do it, anyway? Today's episode is a reflection on a Christian word that we use so frequently and yet sometimes do not stop to reflect upon the concept itself. Beyond the concept of glory, we want to spend time processing how our lives, with the good and the bad, give God glory.
]]><![CDATA[Let No One Despise Your Youth]]>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.pureandsimplebible.com/podcast/let-no-one-despise-your-youth.This week, two young men, Justin and Uriah, are joining Jonathan in studio. These guys are currently in school and also studying to become better congregational teachers. Together they discussed 1 Timothy 4:12 and the admonition to no let others "despise their youth." Listen along with us
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Happy New Year 2025! Among the many resolutions, I hope that you have a constant goal to "aim for restoration." Are you familiar with that Bible concept? If not, consider these three big questions: (1) Aren’t you glad for the restoration movement? (2) What is restoration anyways? (3) How am I to be a restorer in the twenty-first century? This week, I'd like to process these questions with you as we consider how the Bible provides the answers.
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RC Cope is back on the podcast. Together with Jonathan, they discuss the perplexing case of Ananias and Saphira in Acts 5. How did pride and the temptation of perception affect their actions? How could it affect us? Let's listen and learn together.
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]]><![CDATA[Gaming with God]]>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.pureandsimplebible.com/podcast/gaming-with-god
How should Christians engage with video games? How should parents navigate the popular gaming culture with their children? Join Jonathan as he discusses "Gaming with God" with guest Noah Martin, a self proclaimed "gamer." A special guest, Gabriel Edwards, will also join to share things from a Gen Z perspective.
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]]><![CDATA[The "All-Sufficiency" of the Christ in Colossians]]>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:17:30 GMThttp://www.pureandsimplebible.com/podcast/the-all-sufficiency-of-the-christ-in-colossians
What do you know about the Bible book of Colossians? This brief, 4 chapter epistle contains some of the most beautiful descriptions about Jesus and His preeminent or all-sufficient nature. It also gives practical teaching to church leaders, family members, and Christians who desire to walk closer with Jesus. What were the Colossians struggling with? Why was the apostle Paul concerned for their faith? What can we glean from a study in this short Bible book? All these and more answered in a series on the New Testament letter to the Colossian church.
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]]><![CDATA[The "So Called" Minor Prohets: Joel]]>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:43:48 GMThttp://www.pureandsimplebible.com/podcast/the-so-called-minor-prohets-joel
Joel is one of the "minor prophets." This was a group of twelve men who received messages from God during a time of great change and adversity during the Old Testament. Their messages are often overlooked because of the challenging language and style. In this two episode series, Jonathan and Bryce are going to discuss one of these prophets: Joel. Why is this book in the Bible? What can we learn from it? How can we use it to learn about God's will? This and more in a two episode miniseries on Joel.
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]]><![CDATA[Do You Go To Church At A Cult?]]>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.pureandsimplebible.com/podcast/do-you-go-to-church-at-a-cult
Do you go to church at a cult? How can you know? Whether it be that someone you know attends a place of worship that feels "cult-like" or whether someone has said this about your place of worship, it often feels like the "ultimate" way to end a debate. But what is a cult anyway? And how can we find common ground on what it is? What are some of the concerns that we should consider when thinking about cult like behaviors? These questions and more and answered by Dr. Kyle Hammonds and Jonathan Edwards as they process the issue together with the Scriptures.
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“Must I be a member of a local church?” That is such a great question. You may have a lot of reasons for asking it. Join guest Aaron Battey from www.fiveminutebiblestudy.com as he and Jonathan process this question and the various reasons behind it in a conversational format.
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