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Suffering Is Not the End of the Story: Hope That Holds When Life Hurts
When suffering lingers, hope can feel distant. Discover how Scripture reminds us that pain is never the end of the story and that God's glory is greater than our deepest trials.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 296 min read


Faith in the Machine: Why People Are Turning to AI for Privacy
Discover why men are turning to AI with their deepest spiritual questions and how real relationships can bridge the gap.

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Jun 267 min read


Finding Peace When You Feel Fully Known and Chased by Grace
Discover how to quiet an anxious heart and experience true peace by understanding that God already knows your whole story and pursues you anyway.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 256 min read


Nine “10-Minute Refresher Walks” for Busy and Weary Church Leaders
Busy church leaders need refreshment too. Discover nine simple 10-minute refresher walks that can strengthen your spiritual life, renew your mind, and help you serve with greater endurance.

Chuck Lawless
Jun 244 min read


When the Bible No Longer Resonates: Finding Your Way Back to God’s Word
Has the Bible started to feel distant or silent? Discover practical, hopeful ways to reconnect with God’s Word during spiritually dry seasons.

Arnie Cole
Jun 234 min read


The Word of God Is Enough: Trusting Scripture in a Generation That Wants Something Else
Is the Bible enough for today's world? Discover why Scripture remains God's complete, trustworthy, and sufficient guide for faith, truth, and daily living.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 225 min read


Modern Fatherhood: Why Dads Choose AI Over Authentic Brotherhood
Discover why modern dads secretly use AI for guidance and how true brotherhood offers a better path.

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Jun 196 min read


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


Doubts I Was Afraid to Say Out Loud: God Can Handle Your Hardest Questions
Afraid to admit your doubts about God? Discover why honest questions do not disqualify faith and how God meets us in seasons of struggle.

Arnie Cole
Jun 164 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


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 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
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