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Finding Soul Rest When You Are Running on Empty
Discover true soul rest when you are running on empty. Learn how trading your heavy burdens for the gentle yoke of Jesus brings lasting spiritual renewal.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 188 min read


10 Things Many Churches Can Learn from My Gym
What can churches learn from a gym? Discover 10 practical lessons about community, discipleship, leadership, growth, and engagement that can strengthen your church.

Chuck Lawless
Jun 174 min read


The Fear of the Lord: The Foundation We Have Forgotten
What is the fear of the Lord? Discover why reverence for God is the foundation of wisdom, worship, obedience, and spiritual growth.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 155 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.

Back to the Bible
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


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


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.

Back to the Bible
Jun 54 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


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


Breaking the Chains of Shame: Finding True Forgiveness
Discover the critical difference between healthy guilt and toxic shame. Learn how to silence self-condemnation and embrace the radiant identity God has for you.

Back to the Bible
May 224 min read


Living in Conscious Dependence: The Power of the Holy Spirit in Daily Discipleship
Discover how walking humbly with God and relying on the Holy Spirit transforms your daily life from a struggle of effort into a journey of grace and trust.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 215 min read


The Compass of Shame: Navigating Out of Isolation
Hebrews 12 shows how Jesus defeated shame, helping us break cycles of withdrawal, blame, and avoidance by turning toward grace and truth.

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May 154 min read


Living With an Undivided Heart in a Distracted World
Struggling with distraction? Discover how to cultivate an undivided heart and refocus your attention on God in a noisy, fragmented world.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 115 min read


Joseph: Trusting God in the Long In-Between
Discover how Joseph’s story reveals God’s purpose in seasons of waiting and how faithfulness in the “in-between” shapes lasting spiritual growth.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 44 min read


The Only Way: Finding Clarity in the Midst of Chaos
When life leads to a dead end, there is only one path out. Discover how the "only way" of Jesus provides clarity and relief in our most chaotic moments.

Back to the Bible
May 14 min read


Nehemiah: Faith That Builds Something Real
Faith isn’t just belief—it builds. Discover how Nehemiah’s example shows us how prayer, action, and perseverance come together to create lasting impact.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Apr 274 min read


The Justice Hand-Off: Releasing the Need to Keep Score
Stop being the judge of your own injuries. Discover the spiritual relief of handing the debt over to God and trading bitterness for grace.

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Apr 244 min read


Why Some People Walk Away from the Faith
Why do some people drift away from faith? Discover what Scripture says about spiritual drift, lasting faith, and how to stay rooted in Christ.

Arnie Cole
Apr 214 min read


The Identity Shift: When Church Involvement Isn't Enough
Can you be fully committed to church and still miss God? Explore Paula Lube’s story of shifting from a religious identity to being truly known by Christ.

Back to the Bible
Apr 174 min read


The Divine Pace: Why Your Progress is Safe in God’s Hands
Stop feeling behind. Discover how God’s faithfulness and the purpose of waiting transform your spiritual growth from a stressful race into a steady walk of trust.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Apr 95 min read


Be Still and Know: Misunderstood Peace in Psalm 46:10
Psalm 46 reveals that true peace isn’t found in calm circumstances, but in surrendering control and trusting God in the middle of chaos.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Apr 65 min read


Resurrection-Shaped Living: Beyond the Easter Sunday High
Easter is more than a one-day celebration; it’s a total life transformation. Learn how the resurrection of Jesus reshapes your daily habits and ethics.

Back to the Bible
Apr 34 min read
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