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Encounter with God Together
by Scripture Union USA
Join the Scripture Union USA community of thousands of Encounter with God Bible guide readers as we spend time together looking ahead and reflecting on some of the readings for the week.We hope you will enjoy hearing from various guests each week and that it will enhance your personal engagement with God’s Word.
Episodes
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Rebuilding After Exile | Ezra
Join us for this week’s episode of Encounter with God Together, the weekly companion to Scripture Union’s daily Bible reading guide, Encounter with God.A new quarter of readings brings us to the book of Ezra, and Dennis Brice joins us again to open it up. Ezra can look like a book of lists…
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Pray it in. Live it out.
A new quarter of Encounter with God begins, and Gail welcomes back Whitney Kuniholm, President Emeritus of Scripture Union-USA, for his quarterly look at the big picture of the Bible reading life. This quarter we finish 1 Corinthians and travel through Ezra, Matthew, and Colossians. But before we...
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Why Love Outlasts Every Gift
1 Corinthians 12-15This week on Encounter with God Together, Gail welcomes back Janet Morgan as she continues the journey through 1 Corinthians, this time in chapters 12–15. Janet unpacks what made the coming of the Holy Spirit such a genuine turning point for God’s people, and why the gifts of…
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The Covering & the Glory
1 Corinthians 10:1–12:11; Psalm 57 What is covering you? And where is your glory going? This week on Encounter with God Together, Gail Martin welcomes back Bible teacher Daniel Parmar to preview the readings ahead in Psalm 57 and 1 Corinthians 10 through 12. Two passages, two very different...
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Promises, Lineages, and a Long Journey
Genesis 24-25 & 1 Corinthians 9 Jonny Radcliff joins Gail Martin this week as Encounter with God Together guest and he brings the kind of curiosity that makes familiar chapters feel brand new. We are at the far end of Abraham’s story now, where a man near the close of his life starts thinking…
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Reader Discretion Advised: The Hard Parts of Genesis
Genesis 19-24 This week on Encounter with God Together, Gail welcomes back Whitney Kuniholm, President Emeritus of Scripture Union-USA, as we move into Genesis 19 to 23 in our daily reading guide. Whitney opens with a warning. These chapters hold some of the most difficult material in all of...
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The Promise and The Blessing
Genesis 12-16SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Dennis Brice, pastor and church planter, as they discuss readings in the book of Genesis. This week's readings take us into Genesis 12 through 16, the chapters where the story of faith begins. We have seasons set aside for Advent…
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Abram's Journey of Faith
Genesis 12-14 Join us for this week’s episode of Encounter with God Together, the weekly companion to Scripture Union’s daily Bible reading guide, Encounter with God. This week’s readings take us through Genesis 12–14, tracing Abraham’s call to leave everything familiar and step out in trust.…
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Wisdom, Strength, and Honor: 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians 4–7 This week on Encounter with God Together, Gail welcomes back Janet Morgan. Janet walks through 1 Corinthians 4–7, exploring the contrast Paul draws between the Corinthians’ old, status-driven culture and their new life in Christ. Janet unpacks why intellect isn’t the same thing…
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Strength Made Perfect in Weakness
I Corinthians 1-4:5 This week on Encounter with God Together, Gail sits down with Rev. Dr. Peter Morden, author of this week’s 1 Corinthians notes in our Encounter with God Bible guide. Dr. Morden explores Paul’s letter to a church wrestling with contrasts — called holy, yet struggling toward it;...
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The Gospel According to Isaiah
Isaiah 52-55This week on Encounter with God Together, Gail welcomes back Whitney Cunningham, President Emeritus of Scripture Union-USA, as we step into Isaiah 52–55 in our daily reading guide.Whitney makes the case for what he calls "the fifth Gospel"—the Gospel according to Isaiah—walking us...
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Coaches in the Word: Andre Curtis, KC Chiefs Defensive Safeties Coach, on the God Who Has No Equal!
Isaiah 46-51 Andre Curtis, defensive safeties coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, joins Gail Martin for this latest Coaches in the Word interview, reflecting on the Encounter with God reading from Isaiah 46–51. He walks through God’s challenge to every idol — “I am God, and there is no one like Me”…
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Todd Downing, New England Patriots Wide Receivers Coach, I am the Lord
Isaiah 42:10–45:25 Todd Downing, wide receivers coach of the New England Patriots, has been part of the pro football coaches’ fellowship for almost twenty years. From Tennessee to the Jets to New England, his family has journeyed through Encounter with God for decades — and through every team...
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Coaches in the Word, Carolina Panthers, Offensive Coordinator - Finding Shelter in the Storm
Brad Idzik is the offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers, a role he has held since 2024. A Durham, North Carolina native, he played college football at Wake Forest before beginning his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Stanford. In 2019 he joined the Seattle Seahawks as…
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Coaches in the Word Tony Dews, New England Patriots Running Backs Coach - Fill Your Own Cup
Matthew 13, 14 This week on Encounter with God Together, Gail welcomes Tony Dews, running backs coach for the New England Patriots, to the Coaches in the Word series. As we move through the parables in Matthew, Tony reflects on the compassion and grace of Christ, why Jesus taught the way he did,...
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Coaches in the Word Klint Kubiak, Las Vegas Raiders head coach - Are You Good Soil?
Matthew 12:15–13:35 As we wrap up the quarter and bridge into a new one, the “Coaches in the Word” series resumes with Super Bowl winning coach Klint Kubiak, now in his first season as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Klint shares the reflections God has been stirring in him as he reads…
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Leslie Frazier, assistant head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, on Trusting God When Foundations are Shaken
Matthew 11 When a career-ending injury took Leslie Frazier off the field, he had no idea where God would lead him next. “Never crossed my mind,” he says of the coaching career that followed — one that now includes three Super Bowl rings. But it was never about the rings. Through every transition…
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Dave Canales, head coach of the Carolina Panthers on Obeying God When the Call Looks Foolish
Genesis 7–11:9 Our Coaches in the Word series continues this week as Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales joins Gail Martin on Encounter with God Together. Picking up in Genesis 7–11:9, Dave digs into the story of Noah and asks what it really means to obey God when the call looks foolish to...
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Broken World Followers of Jesus
Genesis 1-6 SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they discuss readings in Genesis. Covering Genesis 1–6, Whitney walks us past the two themes we all recognize — creation and the fall — to focus on the one that's easy to overlook: the…
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Matt Eberflus, assistant head coach of the San Francisco 49ers on Finding the Creator in Genesis 1.
Genesis 1 This week on Encounter with God Together, host Gail Martin welcomes back Matt Eberflus, assistant head coach of defense for the San Francisco 49ers, for week three of our “Coaches in the Word” series. Matt shares how the NFL Coaches Fellowship has carried him through the peaks and…
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Coach Chris Foerster on Faith, Forgiveness & Serving Others
Romans 14:10–15:33 In this episode of Encounter with God Together, Gail Martin welcomes Chris Foerster, assistant head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, for week two of the special "Coaches in the Word" series, reflecting on Romans.Chris shares part of the origin story of the NFL coaches'...
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Tony Dungy shares how Scripture informs Coaching
Romans 11:36–14:9 Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Tony Dungy, Pro Football Hall of Famer, reflecting on a new week of Scripture readings from the Book of Romans. Featured Guest: Tony Dungy, Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, Super Bowl-winning head...
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Be Ready to Give a Reason for Your Faith
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Emmanuel Jackson Foltz, Family Pastor at Roxborough Church, to introduce a new week of Scripture readings from the Book of Romans.Together, they explore what it means to be prepared to explain and live out one’s faith with confidence, clarity, and...
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God's Perspective on Success
2 Chronicles 32:24-36:23 SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they discuss readings in the book of 2 Chronicles. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at...
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Finishing Well
2 Chronicles 28:1–32:23 Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Emmanuel Oladipo, former SU Africa and International Director, as they discuss a new week’s readings in 2 Chronicles. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at...
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Song of Solomon and the Beloved
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Dan Christian, professor and Director of Vocations/DDO in the Diocese of Sheffield as they discuss a new week’s readings in Song of Solomon.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at...
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Using Our Skills for God's Glory
Psalm 33; Matthew 9:45-10:42 Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Adrian Brown, worship leader and composer and SU-USA contributor, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Psalms and Matthew. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at...
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Teach me to follow you, Jesus.
John 20:11-21:25; Matthew 9:27-34 Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Richard Parker, policy executive, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of John. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at...
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Quiet Time Pitfalls
SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they kick off the new quarter. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured…
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The Way of the King
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice President, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of Matthew. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at...
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God is Faithful and Active
Sunday March 15, 2026 2 Chronicles 24-27 and Matthew 8:1-22 Join SU-USA President, Gail Martin and guest Dennis Brice, pastor and church planter, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Deuteronomy. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online…
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The Battle is the Lord's
Psalm 29; 2 Chronicles 19:4-21 Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Skylar Brown, SU-USA ICT Specialist, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Psalms and 2 Chronicles. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at...
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Chronicles Has an Angle
2 Chronicles 13-19:3 SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they discuss readings in the book of 2 Chronicles. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at...
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Whom Shall I Fear?
Romans 7:1-8:29 Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Yvonne Vitale, SU Volunteer, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Romans. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured...
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Set Free From Sin
Romans 4:1-6:23 Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Jonny Radcliff, youth minister, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of Romans. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at…
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Romans Helps Us Understand the Gospel
Romans 1-3 SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they discuss readings in the book of Romans You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at…
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2 Chronicles Was Written for Survivors
2 Chronicles 9:13-12 Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Colin Sinclair, author of the notes in 2 Chronicles, as they discuss this week’s readings. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at…
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The Nature of Worship
2 Chronicles 41-9:12 Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice President, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of 2 Chronicles. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at...
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The Wisdom Behind Asking
Matthew 7:7-29 and 2 Chronicles 1-3 Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Daniel Parmar, who has served on the SU-USA Board of Directors, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the books of Matthew and 2 Chronicles. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via...
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Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 5,6 SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they discuss readings in the book of Matthew. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at...
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Five Ways to Reboot Your Quiet Time in 2026
SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they kick off the new quarter. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured Guest: Whitney T....
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A Way In A Manger
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Adrian Brown, composer and SU-USA volunteer, as they discuss a new week’s readings in 1st and 2nd Peter. #1peter #2peter #encounterwithgod #jesusisthereason
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Hope in the Midst of Suffering
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Janet Morgan, SU-USA Executive Vice President, as they discuss a new week’s readings in the book of 1 Peter.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org...
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We Are Just Passing Through
SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they discuss readings in the books of Daniel and 1 Peter. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org...
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Seeing God's Vision
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Skylar Brown, SU-USA ICT Specialist, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Daniel. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured Guest: Skylar Brown,...
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Life Lessons from Daniel
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Gil Rolon, prison chaplain, as they discuss a new week’s readings in Job.Featured Guest: Gil (Jim) Rolon Gil was born in Philadelphia PA and is bi-lingual/Spanish. 1983 graduate of Bethany Bible Institute in Allentown PA. Jim has served as an Associate...
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Faith When We're In Anguish
Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Adrian Brown, composer and SU-USA volunteer, as they discuss a new week’s readings in John and Daniel. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured…
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The Holy Spirit Mentors Us
John 14:24-16:25 SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Marilyn Smith, SU-USA Board member, as they discuss readings in the book of John. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.orgFeatured...
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They Misunderstood Jesus
SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Bishop Council Nedd II, SU-USA Board member, as they discuss readings in the book of John.
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God is Present - Someday and Every Day
Ezekiel 47-48 SU-USA President Gail Martin is joined this week by Whitney Kuniholm, SU President Emeritus, as they discuss readings in the book of Ezekiel. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at...
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Join the Scripture Union USA community of thousands of Encounter with God Bible guide readers as we spend time together looking ahead and reflecting on some of the readings for the week.We hope you will enjoy hearing from various guests each week and that it will enhance your personal engagement with God’s Word.
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