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Simple Truth Big Change Podcast
by Heather K. Duff
This is where we read and explore the simple and powerful truth of the Bible. This simple truth leads to big change in our lives. Each episode focuses on a different verse or topic, and we dig into the background of the text. We keep it simple...and God does big things.
Episodes
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Whoa! Let's Start Small for Bible Study
Video link: https://youtu.be/BNOwHPhaQ9Y Everything starts with a seed, and trees don't sprout in a day. In this episode I encourage you to start right where you are. Even if you only have a few minutes a day, the idea is to take in the daily nourishment and GROW, little by little. Also, I share...
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Getting Started: How I Study the Bible
Simple Truth Big Change Episode 022 Introducing our new season! (Podcast now with video...check it out on YouTube.) We'll be working our way through the Gospel of John together, start to finish. In today's episode, how to get started when studying a new book of the Bible. Support the show
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Why don't I read the Bible like I should?
Most of us would probably say we don’t read the Bible as much as we should, so I think this is a good question to ask. Why don’t I read the Bible like I should? It comes down to two things for me. I share those in this episode, plus, some encouragement for you. Resources: Living by the Book Buy…
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How I Learned to Memorize Scripture...And You Can Too!
We’ve been talking about Spiritual Growth, and last week I mentioned a small booklet that helped me memorize scripture. Now, trust me…I’m just like you! Memorizing verses isn’t easy, but after reading this booklet, I decided to commit some time to it. Here are my results… Resource: A Call to...
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How and Why to Meditate on God's Word
There is an internal conversation going on in our hearts. Often, it's a repeating chorus. We play it over and over. Too many times, these words, these repeated choruses, damage us. Lies we’ve been told, lies we tell ourselves. Over and over, we play the same songs. Fears about the future, pain…
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2 Ways to Build Your Bible Muscle...Every Day
In this episode, we’re talking about Spiritual Growth. Hebrews 5:14 says, “Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong.” Spiritual maturity doesn’t just happen with the passage of time. The recipients of the…
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Tired of the Rollercoaster?
For years I was on an up and down spiritual rollercoaster. I knew I needed a change, but it wasn't enough just to know that. It was time to DO something. To take action. To actually make the change. Hebrews 5 teaches us some great truths about spiritual maturity and we take a look at those in…
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Look up!
Series: Armor of God, Part 7 In this final episode of considering the armor of God, we connect the dots through the book of Ephesians. Support the show
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Lies we believe about the Bible
Series: Armor of God, Part 6 Another tactic of the enemy: getting us to believe the Bible says things it doesn't really say. We need to read the Bible for context, read carefully, and understand what God is saying and what He isn't. What happens when we believe lies about the Bible? We talk about...
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Truth, Lies, and Murder...The Enemy Exposed.
Series: Armor of God, Part 5 Jesus has a conversation in John chapter 8 about truth, lies, and murder. In this episode, we take a look at Enemy Tactic #2 - Getting us to believe the lie. Support the show
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Your enemy doesn't want you to hear the truth.
Series: Armor of God, Part 4 In this episode we discuss the battle for the truth. Specifically, we talk about the first tactic we named last week: the devil wants to keep us from hearing the truth. How does he keep us from hearing? There are 2 levels on which that can happen... Notes: Wow, there…
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The Enemy's Tactics
Series: Armor of God, Part 3 We're in a battle. Ephesians 6 tells us to put on the whole armor of God so we can stand firm against the schemes of the devil. What are his schemes? That's what we're talking about in this episode...schemes, tactics, and how to fight against them. Support the show
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The Armor of God: How to Get Started
Series: Armor of God, Part 2 This episode we take a look at the opening of Paul's epistle to the Ephesians, keeping an eye on the armor of God in Ephesians chapter 6. Today we focus on the lofty Ephesians 1:3. I share a helpful study tool to work your way through the book of Ephesians. See my...
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3 Keys for Putting on the Armor of God
Armor of God Series, Part 1 In this episode we look at 3 keys we'll use as we study the armor of God in Ephesians 6:10-17. We have a very real enemy, but God has FULLY equipped us for warfare and our victory is secure IN Christ. Support the show
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How to Identify False Teachers
Series: False Teachers (Part 5 of 5) How much understanding do your Bible teachers have? Are they meditating on God’s word? I hope you are, because your teachers may not be. Psalm 119:99 says, "I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation." Today I’m...
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Are False Teachers All Bad? (Can we eat the fish and spit the bones?)
Series: False Teachers (Part 4 of 5) What should be our approach to bad (false) teachers? Should we take a "positive" view and try to glean something good? In our culture we applaud people who make lemonade out of lemons, but is this a biblical approach to false teachers? Is there something good...
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False Teachers Attach People to Themselves
Series: False Teachers (Part 3 of 5) False teachers are actively looking for followers. It's not merely about spreading a false message. They want disciples for themselves. People who follow false teachers become attached to the TEACHER, often more than they attach to their false message....
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The Danger of False Teachers
Series: False Teachers (Part 2 of 5) False teachers are attracting followers. They're popular, likable. They tell us what we want to hear. They tell us we can have what we want. But this isn’t the message of Jesus or the Bible. Our simple truth this week? False teachers are dangerous because they...
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Nobody wants to be deceived, but...
Series: False Teachers (Part 1 of 5) In Matthew 24, the disciples ask Jesus a question: When will the end come and what will be the signs? Jesus doesn’t quite give the answer we expect. Our simple truth this week? Jesus says, “See to it that no one misleads you…” Support the show
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How to Serve Others Passionately
People can pull us in all kinds of directions, but we can’t just go through our day based on the needs around us. We’d be depleted. God has a plan for us, every day. We need to seek Him early and know what we’ve been called to do. Simple Truth: It is the Lord Christ whom we serve. Support the show
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The Gospel is for Believers
The gospel is the power of God for salvation--not just for getting saved, but it is the power for being saved, and the power for our salvation that is yet to come. Salvation is for the believer, and the power of God for salvation is the gospel. Simple Truth: The gospel is for believers....
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Unstoppable Gospel
Our "Simple Truth" this episode is found in the first chapter of Colossians. The Apostle Paul makes a bold declaration that has big implications for the life of every believer. This truth about the gospel will challenge your perspective and encourage your faith! Support the show
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Why Should I Read the Bible?
In this episode we discuss a simple but powerful truth about the Bible found in 1 Thessalonians 2:13. Just what happens in the life of a believer when we read the Bible? More than you think! Support the show
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is where we read and explore the simple and powerful truth of the Bible. This simple truth leads to big change in our lives. Each episode focuses on a different verse or topic, and we dig into the background of the text. We keep it simple...and God does big things.
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Heather K. Duff
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