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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


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 God Turns a Dark Story Into a Doorway
From addiction and darkness to faith and purpose, discover how God can redeem even the most broken story and use it to help others.

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Jun 66 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


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


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


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


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


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.

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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


What to Do When You Don’t Feel Like Growing Spiritually
Struggling with spiritual motivation? Discover how to keep growing in your faith even when you don’t feel like it.

Arnie Cole
May 193 min read


Ruth: Loyalty That Refuses to Walk Away
Discover how Ruth’s quiet loyalty and ordinary faithfulness became part of God’s greater story—and why your unseen obedience still matters.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 185 min read


When Hope Becomes a New Identity
When addiction exposes the limits of self-reliance, faith can offer more than survival. Discover how surrender, identity, and hope reshape recovery.

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May 166 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
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