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Back Porch Bible Studies
by Debra Ghysels
Welcome Friend to my BACK PORCH!! My name is Debra Ghysels and I'll be your host on this weekly podcast. In a world where truth is toted as "Relative" and can't be known, we will learn from the Author of Truth and build our lives on that firm foundation. So grab your drink and meet me on....My Back Porch, where we talk about what the Bible says about our God.
Episodes
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The Way Back: 4 Restoration
Some relationships come back slowly. Some come back differently than we hoped. And some we have to entrust to God completely. In this final episode of The Way Back, we look at what biblical restoration really is, what it isn’t, and how God can restore what is broken in us even when a relationship...
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The Way Back: 3 Reconciliation
What happens after forgiveness? Is it possible to move forward when a relationship has been deeply broken? In this third part of The Way Back: A Biblical Journey Through Broken Relationships, we turn from the wound to the relationship and explore what Scripture means by reconciliation....
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The Way Back: 2 Forgiveness
What do we do with the wound when someone has hurt us—and what does forgiveness actually ask of us? In this second part of The Way Back: A Biblical Journey Through Broken Relationships, we take an honest look at biblical forgiveness and what it means to release both the wound and the debt to God....
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The Way Back: 1 Agape
Broken relationships can leave us wondering, How do we find our way back? The Way Back: A Biblical Journey Through Broken Relationships begins with a truth we often overlook: before we can work through what has been broken between us, we need to understand the kind of love God calls us to give.…
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1 John: Episode 23: Everything John Wanted Us to Know | The Conclusion
After months of studying 1 John together, we've reached the conclusion of John's first letter. At first glance, his final words can seem like a collection of unrelated thoughts—water, blood, the Spirit, prayer, protection, and idols. But John isn't changing the subject. He's gathering together...
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1 John: Episode 16: Porch Light: Sin
If you belong to Christ, what actually happened to your sin? Did it disappear… or do you still have to fight it? In this Porch Light bonus episode, we explore why sin no longer rules the believer, how your identity changed at salvation, and what it means to live under a new Master. If you still...
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1 John: Episode 22: Porch Light: Forgiveness isn't the Finish Line
When someone hurts us, what does God actually require? Must we trust them again? Does forgiveness mean pretending it never happened? And what happens when reconciliation isn't possible? In this Porch Light episode, we'll explore the biblical differences between forgiveness, reconciliation, and...
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1 John: Episode 21: Porch Light: Fearless Love
What if loving someone well doesn't change them? Jesus loved Judas perfectly, yet Judas still chose betrayal. That truth frees us from a burden many of us carry: the belief that if we just loved better, people would respond differently. In this Under the Porch Light episode, we explore how mature...
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1 John: Episode 20: Love Me, love My Kids
How does loving others prove that I love God? In 1 John 5:1–5, John ties together everything he's been teaching about assurance. Faith in Christ, love for God's people, joyful obedience, and overcoming the world are not separate spiritual achievements—they are the natural fruit of being born of...
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1 John: Episode 19: Love vs. Fear
What would your life look like if fear was no longer in control? What if you truly believed you were fully known, fully forgiven, and fully loved by God? In 1 John 4:17–21, John reveals that fear and love move in opposite directions—and that perfect love doesn’t just comfort fear… it casts it…
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1 John: Episode 18: Agape: 1 John 4:7-16
What if love is far more than emotion, attraction, or acceptance? In this episode of Back Porch Bible, we uncover the powerful meaning of biblical agape—the self-giving love of God that moved toward sinners through Jesus Christ and still transforms hearts today. Journey with us through First...
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1 John: Episode 17: Test the Spirits
How do you recognize the voice of truth when so many spiritual voices sound convincing? In 1 John 4:1–6, John warns believers to test the spirits while reminding us that we do not stand alone—the Spirit of God within us is greater than the spirit of the world.
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1 John: Episode 15: When Feelings Accuse and God Assures
Ever wonder if your salvation is really secure — especially when your heart condemns you? In 1 John 3:19–24, we discover that assurance isn’t based on feelings but on the transforming work of God within us. Learn the difference between conviction and condemnation, why God is greater than your...
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1 John: Episode 14: Love is Proof
How do we know if God’s life is truly in us? In this episode of Back Porch Bible, we explore 1 John 3:10–18, where the apostle John gives a powerful and sobering answer: look at how you love. Biblical love isn’t sentimental or convenient. It’s not merely words, intentions, or feelings. Scripture...
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1 John: Episode 13: Identity Defined
Who are you because of whose you are? In this episode of Back Porch Bible Podcast, we continue our Abide & Thrive study through 1 John and explore the powerful truth of our identity as children of God. In 1 John 3:1–10, John invites us to stand in awe of the Father’s love—a love that doesn’t just...
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1 John: Episode 12: The Love That Makes Us His
What protects us from deception? John’s answer may surprise you — not just discernment, but belonging. As we continue Part 2 of our journey through 1 John (chapters 3–5), we pause at 1 John 3:1 to behold the astonishing love of the Father — agapē — the initiating, redefining love that calls us…
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1 John: Episode 11: The Last Hour
Step into Part 2 of our journey through 1 John (chapters 3–5) as we explore 1 John 2:18–29 and John’s urgent reminder for believers living in “the last hour.” When deception sounds sincere and truth feels harder to recognize, how do we stay steady? John’s answer is surprisingly simple: abide in...
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Bible Study Skills: Episode 7: Application
In this final workshop episode, we move from study to living—where God’s Word shifts from information to transformation. Application is where truth takes root in your daily life. Learn how to bridge the gap between hearing the Word and living it out with clarity, courage, and joy....
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Bible Study Skills: Episode 6: Word Studies/Parsing
Ever wondered what a single word can unlock in your Bible study? Word studies let you dig beneath the surface, discovering shades of meaning and richness often lost in translation. We’ll walk step by step through how to do a word study so you can uncover the depth God has woven into His Word.…
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Bible Study Skills: Episode 5: Bible Phrasing
Want to slow down and let Scripture speak for itself? Bible phrasing helps you break a passage into natural thought lines so you can see the flow and emphasis the writer intended. It’s like putting the text in 3D—suddenly patterns, contrasts, and connections pop off the page. Join us and learn…
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Bible Study Skills: Episode 4: Lists
Lists may seem simple, but they’re a powerful way to see what really matters in a passage. In this episode, we’ll explore how making a list highlights key themes, reveals patterns, and deepens your understanding of Scripture. Join us as we walk through an example from Galatians chapter one—you...
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Bible Study Skills: Episode 3: Book Chart
Want to see the whole letter come alive? In this episode, we’ll grab the Book Chart—a tool that helps you step back and catch the big picture of Scripture. By laying out each chapter side by side, you’ll spot themes, patterns, and connections you might have missed before. It’s like zooming out on…
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Bible Study Skills: Episode 2: Observation Worksheets
Before we can understand what the Bible means, we first need to see what it says. In this episode, we’ll pull out our first tool: the Observation Worksheet. This simple method helps you slow down and really notice the details of a passage. Together, we’ll walk through how to mark key words,...
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Bible Study Skills: Episode 1: Intro to Inductive Study
Ready to dig deeper into God’s Word? This workshop will give you a toolbox of practical skills to help you slow down, see details you’ve never noticed, and discover truth straight from Scripture. Each episode introduces a simple tool—like observation worksheets, book charts, and lists—and shows…
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Pride Wears a Mask: Episode 4: Unmasked by Love
Pride often hides behind fear and whispers, “It’s all on you.” But God’s love tells a different story. In this final episode of our Pride Wears a Mask mini-series, we’ll pause to reflect on the love that formed us before birth, pursued us through redemption, and still holds us today. This is the...
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Pride Wears a Mask: Episode 3: Humility-Embracing our Creatureliness
What if humility isn’t about thinking less of yourself, but about seeing yourself rightly—as a created, dependent being, fully known and fully loved by God? In this episode, we explore the beauty of creatureliness and how embracing it frees us to trust the One who formed us, understands us, and...
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Pride Wears a Mask: Episode 2: The Illusion of Control
What if the control you’re clinging to is costing you more than you realize? In this episode of Pride Wears a Mask, we explore how fear often hides beneath our efforts to manage outcomes—and how surrendering that control can become a powerful act of worship. When we place our fears on the altar…
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Pride Wears a Mask: Episode 1: The strut that hides the fear
We’re so glad you’re joining us for this 4-part mini-series in our 1 John study, Abide and Thrive. In this series, we’ll explore how pride often hides behind fear and control—and how God’s love gently unmasks us, inviting us into deeper trust and freedom through humility. There’s a downloadable...
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1 John: Episode 10: Evidence you are Abiding
In this final episode of Part 1, we pause to reflect on eight expressions of abiding faith drawn from 1 John 1–2. More than a set of behaviors, these are the natural outflow of a heart that desires to remain in Jesus—a life transformed through an intimate union with Him. Abiding isn’t passive.…
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1 John: Episode 9: A Father's Love: A world's pull
In this episode of Back Porch Bible, we step into the heart of 1 John to hear a fatherly warning filled with urgency and love. As false teaching crept into the early church, John reminded believers—and reminds us today—to stay anchored in the truth. We’ll unpack how Gnosticism distorted the…
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1 John: Episode 8: Ch 2:15-27 Don't love the world
The pull of the world we tell us it is worth it. But the world will leave us spinning on the dance floor. Abiding in God is like a beautiful dance, with a lead who always has our best at heart. He gently guides us through the He specifically choreographed for us individually. But the world cares...
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1 John: Episode 7: Ch 2:7-14 Be Encouraged
The Evidence of Abiding: A Life of LoveWhat does real love look like—and where does it come from? In today’s episode of Back Porch Bible, we explore how love is not just a command but the evidence that we are truly abiding in Christ. Drawing from 1 John 2:7–14, we’ll see how abiding leads to love...
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1 John: Episode 6b: Ch 2:3-6 Walking in Love and Obedience
In Part 2 of Episode 6, we move from the comforting truth of Jesus as our Advocate to a practical look at what it means to walk with Him. John gives us a spiritual mirror—not to cause doubt, but to help us see the fruit of truly knowing Christ. Obedience isn’t about striving to earn God’s love;...
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1 John: Episode 6a: Ch 2:1-2 Jesus-Our Advocate
What do you do when you stumble—when sin feels too heavy, and shame whispers that you're too far gone? In those moments, Scripture reminds us of something profound: we have an Advocate. Jesus stands before the Father on our behalf—not because of anything we've done, but because of everything He…
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1 John: Episode 5: The Secret to a Thriving Life
In today’s episode, I want to begin with a story --my story. It was one of the most pivotal moments in my relationship with Jesus—when I finally realized I wasn’t in control, and yet, I had never been more secure. That moment changedeverything. Trying to keep all the plates spinning, thinking…
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1 John: Episode 4: Ch John 15 Dependence on the Vine
Trusting God’s Life-Giving Power In John 15, Jesus invites us to abide in Him—an invitation to remain connected to the source of life itself. Abiding isn’t about striving harder or doing more. It’s about staying close to Jesus, drawing our strength and life from Him. This study will explore what…
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1 John: Episode 3: Ch 1:5-10 Abiding in the Light
What does it mean to abide in the light? In this episode of the Back Porch Bible Podcast, we explore how abiding in Christ is more than just staying connected—it’s about walking in His truth, experiencing real fellowship, and allowing His holiness to transform us. Scripture teaches that God’s…
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1 John: Episode 2: Ch 1:3-7 Abide in Him
Have you ever longed for a deeper connection with someone—one that goes beyond small talk and surface-level interactions? That’s what John is offering us in his letter. He’s not just writing to teach theology; he’s inviting us into something real, something life-giving: fellowship with God and…
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1 John: Episode 1: Abide and Thrive: Intro to 1 John
Welcome to the Back Porch Bible Podcast's new series,'Abide and Thrive: Knowing the One Who Knows You.'Join me on my back porch as we explore 1 John. Grab a comfy chair and your drink, and let's delve into truths about abiding in Christ, walking in light, and knowing God's love. 1 John encourages...
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It's in the Waiting
Waiting on God often means living without immediate answers to prayer, wondering why the wicked prosper , or enduring the delay of our desires, leaving hope deferred. Yet God’s perspective is eternal, and His ways and timing are perfect and holy because He is perfect and holy. There is a special...
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Ephesians: Episode 1: Ch. 1-6 Overview
Every book of the bible should be looked at as a whole in order to understand the individual parts. Context is king! We will look over the entire book in this section to see what the author wanted to share and how God is revealed throughout.
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Welcome To My BACK PORCH
Welcome Friend to my BACK PORCH!! My name is Debra Ghysels and I'll be your host on this weekly podcast. In a world where truth is toted as "Relative" and can't be known, we will learn from the Author of Truth and build our lives on that firm foundation. So grab your drink and meet me on....My…
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Ephesians: Episode 23: Ch 6:10-20 Spiritual Armor
Satan attacks on many fronts, and he will aim at any point he considers vulnerable. That’s why we need to be fully dressed in God’s Armor! We can’t select our own armor; we wouldn’t know where to begin. This invisible, spiritual warfare must be fought with “spiritual” armor. Why else would Paul…
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Ephesians: Episode 22: Ch 6:12-13 Who's Your Enemy
Satan uses the allurements of the world and the appeal of the flesh (the first two enemies) to try and get us to do what God prohibits. Satan’s biggest weapon is accusation bringing shame, defeat, and feeling of worthlessness. He wants us to become downhearted and to lose confidence. He works…
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Ephesians: Episode 21: Ch 6:10-13 In the Might of His Strength
You are called by God to be strong in the strength of the Lord. This strength is not merely physical but deeply spiritual, a strength that emanates from the very essence of the Lord Himself. It is the kind of strength that develops within you through the trials you will face. You must face them...
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Ephesians: Episode 20: Ch 6:1-9 Submit to Others
YOU CANNOT WALK IN A MANNER WORTHY OF YOUR CALLING IF YOU AREN’T LOVING PEOPLE!! Our unity, rooted in mutual submission, and reverence for Christ, serves as a powerful testimony! Authentically demonstrating the beauty of Christ's love through submission, we draw others towards the life-changing...
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A Christmas Special - The Bethlehem Miracle
Join our granddaughter as she narrates the Christmas story as only Caprina can! Your heart will be blessed as she shares this story from a child's view!
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Ephesians: Episode 19: Ch 5:22-33 Submit in Marriage
We will look at how Paul brings fellowship home: we will see how marriage symbolizes the unity and oneness that God desires in all of our relationships, particularly within the family of God! Just like the husband and wife become one, believers become one with Christ and with each other in the…
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Ephesians: Episode 28 OneAnother - Fellowship
We were created in His image and to think that to be out of fellowship with one another is no big deal, is as absurd as proclaiming that the Father has no use for the Son, or that the Spirit can exist in isolation from the Father. It's through the tapestry of relationships that we truly…
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Ephesians: Episode 27 OneAnother - Bear Burdens
Jesus says this isn’t about who YOUR NEIGHBOR IS. This is about “are you a neighbor?” It’s not, “Who is my neighbor?” “Who qualifies to be loved?” But it’s about “AM I A NEIGHBOR WHO LOVES LAVISHLY?” Forget trying to decide who qualifies for you to love them and demonstrate love that HAS NO...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome Friend to my BACK PORCH!! My name is Debra Ghysels and I'll be your host on this weekly podcast. In a world where truth is toted as "Relative" and can't be known, we will learn from the Author of Truth and build our lives on that firm foundation. So grab your drink and meet me on....My Back Porch, where we talk about what the Bible says about our God.
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Welcome Friend to my BACK PORCH!! My name is Debra Ghysels and I'll be your host on this weekly podcast. In a world where truth is toted as "Relative" and can't be known, we will learn from the Author of Truth and build our lives on that firm foundation. So grab your drink and meet me on....My Back...
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