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The Lie You Live Inside
The stories we tell ourselves shape our lives more than we realize. Discover how false narratives can quietly steer our decisions—and how God's truth can set us free.

Arnie Cole
Jun 144 min read


Learning to Live With Yourself Again
Recovery is not only about staying sober. It is also about learning to live honestly, receive God’s grace, and become comfortable in your own skin again.

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Jun 136 min read


The Architecture of Peace: How Proactive Prayer Preserves Your Mind Before Crisis Hits
Discover how to build a resilient faith using proactive prayer before life's storms arrive.

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Jun 127 min read


How to Find Steady Hope and Radical Faith When Life Hurts the Most
Discover how the compassion of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit give you strength to endure deep grief and stand firm in life's hardest moments.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 118 min read


8 Connections for Me between Physical Exercise and Spiritual Disciplines
What do physical exercise and spiritual disciplines have in common? Discover 8 powerful connections that can strengthen both your body and your walk with God.

Chuck Lawless
Jun 104 min read


Wounded by Christians: When the Church is the Source of the Wound
Church hurt is real, but it does not have to define your future. Discover a biblical path toward healing, forgiveness, and renewed hope.

Arnie Cole
Jun 94 min read


Joshua: Strength and Courage for the Ground God Has Given You
Joshua shows us that courage comes from God's presence and His Word, not easy circumstances or confidence in ourselves.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 85 min read


When Jesus Isn’t Enough, We All Reach for a Witch Doctor
Many believers trust Jesus—until life gets difficult. This Sunday Review explores modern-day “witch doctors,” hidden sources of trust, and what it means to rely fully on Christ.

Arnie Cole
Jun 74 min read


The "Not Too Late" Paradigm: Rewriting Your Final Chapters
Are you winding down just when God is waiting for you to step up? Discover Gary Dunker’s story of rewriting his final chapters and finding fresh purpose late in life.

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Jun 54 min read


The Purpose in Your Pain: Moving Beyond Misconceptions of Romans 8:28
Discover the true, comforting depth of Romans 8:28. Learn how God weaves every difficult trial into a beautiful pattern to make you more like Jesus.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 47 min read


YOUR DAILY SPIRITUAL WORKOUT - Four Steps to Spiritual Fitness
Physical fitness doesn’t happen by accident. It requires showing up every day and doing the work. Spiritual fitness works the same way, and this simple, four-step daily framework gives you a repeatable rhythm for engaging God’s Word and letting it shape who you're becoming.

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Jun 41 min read


A New Series: Taking Care of Ourselves as a Spiritual Discipline
Why should Christians care about physical health? Discover 10 biblical reasons why caring for your body can be an important part of faithful stewardship and spiritual discipline.

Chuck Lawless
Jun 34 min read


WANTING TO GROW — AND NOT KNOWING WHERE TO START
A reflection on spiritual inconsistency, daily Scripture habits, and how small rhythms in God’s Word quietly shape lasting transformation.

Arnie and the BTTB Team
Jun 34 min read


Burned Out on Church: What to do when the church you loved has worn you out
Burned out on church but still holding onto faith? Discover a healthier, honest path toward healing, community, and spiritual renewal.

Arnie Cole
Jun 24 min read


A STORY OF WRECKAGE, RECOVERY, AND RIPPLE
A powerful testimony of addiction, recovery, daily Scripture habits, and how one transformed life can ripple into another.

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Jun 22 min read


Daniel: Refusing to Bow in a World That Demands It
What can Daniel teach us about standing firm in a culture that pressures us to compromise? Discover how faithful obedience begins long before the crisis.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 14 min read


You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide
Many people believe Jesus died for their sins but still avoid surrendering their lives to Him. This Sunday Review explores why we run from God—and why His invitation is always to come home.

Arnie Cole
May 313 min read


When Pain Becomes a Place to Begin Again
Discover how faith, honesty, and community help people move through grief, addiction, and recovery one day at a time.

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May 305 min read


When God is Silent: Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul
God’s Silence, Dark Night of the Soul, Psalm 13, Faith in Uncertainty, Spiritual Growth, Trusting God, Christian Encouragement, Spiritual Formation, Perseverance, Faith Journey, Hope in Christ, Emotional Faith, Endurance, Walking with God

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May 294 min read


Finding Your Place in God's Family When You Feel Far Away
Discover how to navigate seasons of spiritual dryness and find true belonging in the body of Christ, even when God feels far away.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 287 min read


Why Following Jesus Requires Community
Can you grow spiritually on your own? Discover why Christian growth requires community and how relationships shape lasting faith.

Arnie Cole
May 263 min read


When Prayer Feels Like Talking to the Ceiling
When prayer feels distant and dry, God is still near. Discover why spiritual silence is normal and how persistent prayer shapes deeper trust.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 255 min read


What I Learned in That Room
What happens when ministry leaders admit the old success metrics no longer work? This Sunday Review explores discipleship, influence, and why older believers are still indispensable to the Kingdom.

Arnie Cole
May 244 min read


No Place Too Low for Grace
When addiction, incarceration, and shame feel like the end, God still meets people there with hope, redemption, and a new way forward.

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May 236 min read
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