Bible Savvy

Even the wise make foolish choices. In this episode on 1 Kings, the team dives into how worldly temptations derail devotion to God. More 1 & 2 Kings resources: Bonus interview with Dr. David Lamb: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLskIjlp7u6ijCczYET4iKtLU8PX5IOsve Pastor Clayton’s 1 & 2 Kings workshop. Watch the Bible Project video on 1 & 2 Kings. Find Pastor Eric’s teaching on covenants here.

In John 15, during the final week of his life, Jesus gathers his disciples at the last supper for one final time of teaching. The Bible Savvy Podcast team unpacks his call to stay connected to him and what that means for our lives today. Have a “Hey Clayton” question about the book of John? Email questions@biblesavvy.com Want more context for the book of John? Check out the Bible Project videos found here: John – Part 1 | John – Part 2

The Bible Savvy Podcast team welcomes Ben Chambers, Christ Community’s Senior Director of Outreach. Together, they explore John 9, where Jesus heals a man born blind, yet opposition grows as many struggle to believe the miracle right in front of them. Want more context for the book of John? Check out the Bible Project videos found here: John – Part 1 | John – Part 2

On this bonus episode of the Bible Savvy Podcast, Pastor Clayton sits down with Pastor Daniel Small, host of the Faith at Work Podcast, to tackle some of your thought-provoking questions—this time from the books of 1–2 Samuel. Did God want Israel to have a king? Why was Saul punished but David shown mercy? What’s with polygamy in the Bible? Did David love Jonathan romantically? Was Bathsheba a victim? Did God send an evil spirit on Saul? And many more questions. Have a question for a future episode? Email questions@biblesavvy.com.

As Lent begins, the Bible Savvy Podcast team reflects on John 1:19–40 where John the Baptist repeatedly points away from himself and toward Jesus, challenging us to consider how we point others to Christ, and not ourselves. Want more context for the book of John? Check out the Bible Project videos found here: John – Part 1 | John – Part 2

The Bible Savvy Podcast team wrestles with 2 Samuel 13, a difficult passage that exposes the impacts of generational sin and the importance of having the courage and wisdom to do the right thing. Please note, this conversation does touch on themes of sexual assault and violence, which may be difficult for some listeners. Looking to better understand the books of 1 and 2 Samuel? You can find Pastor Clayton’s interview with Bible scholar Bill Arnold here.