The Blue Collar Bible Guy Podcast
by Mike Faulkner
This podcast is to encourage regular working class Christians as they live out their life of faith on their job and in the world. Too often blue collar workers are disregarded by church leaders just as in society as a whole. I want the regular working Christian to see their value in the kingdom as the primary source of reaching other with the gospel out in the real world. While the high ranking theologians of our day are in academic halls discussing things and developing strategies to grow Blue Collar Christians are putting their hand to the gospel plow planting for the spiritual harvest!
Episodes
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Days 204–207 | Ecclesiastes — The Meaning of the Work in Your Hands
In this episode of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Podcast, we cover the entire book of Ecclesiastes — Days 204 through 207 of our challenge to read through the entire Bible in a year. 12 chapters written by the wisest, wealthiest man who ever lived — after he tried everything the world had to offer…
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Days 196–203 | The Book of Proverbs — Wisdom for the Work Week
EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Podcast, we cover an overview of the entire book of Proverbs — Days 196 through 203 of our challenge to read through the entire Bible in a year. 31 chapters of practical, street-level wisdom — written for real life, real work, and...
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Days 160–195 | The Book of Psalms — Honest Words for Hard Days
EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Podcast, we cover an overview of the entire book of Psalms — Days 160 through 195 of our challenge to read through the entire Bible in a year. 150 chapters. Five books. Written by shepherds, warriors, kings, and broken men over a...
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Day 166 | Psalm 25 - 28
Most of us face moments when we're unsure which way to turn—whether at work, in life, or during tough times. What if the key to navigating these crises isn't just about making the right decision but about aligning your heart with divine guidance? In this episode, Mike reveals the transformative...
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Day 165 | Psalm 21 - 24
Unlock the profound spiritual lessons hidden in the Psalms that can transform your daily outlook—whether you're facing victory, silence, or chaos. Discover how these ancient prayers and praises speak directly to your struggles, victories, and the way you represent your faith at work and in…
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Day 164 | Psalm 17 - 20
Most of us face false accusations, overwhelming stress, or moments where we’re left wondering if God truly hears us. But what if the secret to turning those struggles into strength lies in a prayer sent straight from the Psalms? In this powerful episode, the Blue Collar Bible Guy unpacks the...
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Day 163 | Psalm 13 - 16
Unlock the timeless wisdom of Psalms with a fresh perspective that can transform your faith and daily life. Ever wondered how to handle life's long struggles or find confidence in God's unwavering character? This episode reveals how Psalms 13-16 offer powerful insights for tough seasons, moral...
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Day 162 | Psalm 9-12 Daily Bible Challenge
Today we continue reading through the Bible in Psalms covering Psam 9-12. If you have any comments please leave them below or email me at [email protected]
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Day 161 | Psalm 5-8 Daily Bible Challenge
Sorry for the sound quality on this one. I recorded from by truck at a landfill as I dove in the Psalm 5-8. Email me a [email protected] Today!
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Day 160 | Psalm 1-4 : Peace through Christ
Today begins a more raw section in our challenge of reading the Bible in a year. Mike reads through several Psalms and discusses a bit about the content and what it means in our lives. Peace in Christ is a huge part of today's reading. I would like to hear from you. Please leave me a comment or...
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Job Part 2: The Whirlwind | Days 148–159
In Part 1 of Job, we watched a blameless man lose everything, hold his integrity in the ashes, and endure three friends who answered his suffering with bad theology dressed up as wisdom. In Part 2 (Days 148–159), God finally shows up. Not with the explanation Job has been demanding. Not with a…
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Job Part 1: The Man Who Wouldn’t Let Go | Days 136–147
What do you do when everything falls apart at once — and everyone around you is convinced it’s your own fault? In this first of two episodes on the book of Job (Days 136–147), we cover one of the hardest and most honest books in the entire Bible. Job is a man described by God Himself as blameless...
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Esther: God Is in the Room | Days 132–135
What do you do when you’re the only one in the room who won’t bow? And what do you do when speaking up might cost you everything? In this episode of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Podcast, we cover the entire book of Esther (Days 132–135) — a book that never once mentions the name of God, but is...
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Nehemiah: Stay on the Wall - Days 129–131
Episode Description: What do you do when the job is half done, the enemy is circling, and the people on your own crew are ready to quit? In this episode of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Podcast, we cover the entire book of Nehemiah (Days 129–131) — one of the most practical leadership books in the...
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Days 126–128 | Ezra - Don't Stop the Work
In this episode of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Podcast, we cover the entire book of Ezra (Days 126–128). Ezra is a book about people who set out to do the right thing — and ran into every kind of opposition imaginable. False accusations. Political interference. Discouragement. People who smiled to...
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Days 114–125 | 2 Chronicles : What You Build and What You Leave Behind
In this episode of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Podcast, we cover the entire book of 2 Chronicles (Days 114–125). 2 Chronicles is a book about legacy. It follows the reign of Solomon, the glory of the temple, the slow drift of a nation, and the handful of men who had the courage to turn things…
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Days 105–113 | 1 Chronicles : Faithfulness in the Work No One Sees
EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Podcast, we cover the entire book of 1 Chronicles (Days 105–113). At first glance, this book can feel like a chore — genealogies, long lists, repeated names. But buried inside all of that is something that hits close to home for...
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Days 98–104 | 2 Kings: The Total Breakdown
Most men and women of faith are one ignored warning away from total breakdown—just like a neglected engine. But what if you could spot the signs of spiritual wear and tear before disaster strikes? On this episode, Mike, the Blue Collar Bible Guy, uncovers the masterful lessons from the book of...
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1 Kings - Teaser
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Days 91–97 | 1 Kings — A Divided Heart in a Divided World
In this episode of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Podcast, we cover the entire book of 1 Kings (Days 91–97 of the Bible reading plan). This is a conversational, real-life look at how a divided heart leads to a divided life — from Solomon’s drift to Elijah’s stand. We connect these truths to everyday...
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Day 85-90 | 2 Samuel 6–24 — David’s Sin, Consequences, and the Mercy of God
In Day 85 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Bible Reading Challenge, we finish the book of 2 Samuel (chapters 6–24). This episode takes a deeper look at David’s reign — from bringing the ark to Jerusalem, to his greatest failure with Bathsheba, and the lasting consequences that followed. We also see...
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Blue Collar Update
Late update on what is going on and what is ahead for The Blue Collar Bible Guy Podcast
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Day 84 | 2 Samuel 3–5 — The Fall of Saul’s House and God Establishes David as King
In Day 84 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Bible Reading Challenge, we cover 2 Samuel chapters 3–5. We see the slow collapse of Saul’s house, the dangers of self-serving leadership, and the moment David is finally established as king over all Israel. This episode focuses on patience, integrity, and…
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Day 83 | 2 Samuel 1–2 — David’s Response to Saul’s Death and the Right Way to Handle Power
In Day 83 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Bible Reading Challenge, we study 2 Samuel chapters 1–2. David learns of Saul’s death and responds in a way that reveals his heart. Instead of celebrating, he mourns. Instead of seizing power quickly, he seeks the Lord. This episode explores humility,...
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Day 82 | 1 Samuel 27–31 — When God Is Silent and a King Falls
In Day 82 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Bible Reading Challenge, we finish the book of 1 Samuel by covering chapters 27–31. This episode takes a deeper look at David’s compromise while living among the Philistines, Saul’s final collapse as God no longer answers him, and the tragic end of Israel’s...
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Days 74–81 | 1 Samuel 1–26 — Hearing God, Rejecting God, and Waiting on God’s Timing
In this extended teaching episode of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Bible Reading Challenge, we cover 1 Samuel chapters 1–26 with a deeper, text-driven approach. We examine the call of Samuel, the failure of Saul, and the testing of David. This episode focuses on what it means to truly hear God, the...
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Days 71–73 | Judges 17–21 & Ruth — Chaos, Compromise, and God’s Faithfulness in Ordinary Life
In this extended episode of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Bible Reading Challenge, we cover: Day 71 — Judges 17–19 Day 72 — Judges 20–21 Day 73 — Ruth 1–4 As the book of Judges comes to a close, Israel descends into spiritual and moral chaos. Everyone does what is right in their own eyes, leading to...
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Day 70 | Judges 14–16 — Samson: Strength Without Discipline Leads to Destruction
In Day 70 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Bible Reading Challenge, we read Judges chapters 14–16 and follow the life of Samson. Samson was given incredible strength by God, but his lack of discipline and repeated compromise led to personal failure. From his relationships to his decisions, Samson’s...
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Day 69 | Judges 11–13 — Jephthah’s Vow, Costly Decisions, and the Birth of Samson
In Day 69 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Bible Reading Challenge, we read Judges chapters 11–13. This episode covers the rise of Jephthah, a rejected man turned leader, his tragic vow, and the beginning of Samson’s story. These chapters highlight the consequences of rash decisions, the complexity…
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Day 68 | Judges 7–10 — Gideon’s 300, Pride After Victory, and the Cycle Continues
In Day 68 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Bible Reading Challenge, we read Judges chapters 7–10. Gideon leads one of the most unlikely victories in Scripture with only 300 men, proving that God’s power is not dependent on human strength. But after the victory, pride and compromise begin to creep in....
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Day 67 | Judges 4–6 — Deborah, Gideon, and Trusting God When You Feel Unqualified
In Day 67 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Bible Reading Challenge, we read Judges chapters 4–6. Israel continues the cycle of disobedience, oppression, and deliverance. God raises up Deborah, a judge and prophetess, to lead Israel to victory, and later calls Gideon, an unlikely and fearful man, to...
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Day 66 | Judges 1–3 — Partial Obedience and the Beginning of Israel’s Spiritual Drift
In Day 66 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Bible Reading Challenge, we begin the book of Judges by reading Judges chapters 1–3. After Joshua’s death, Israel begins to drift spiritually. Instead of fully obeying God and removing the pagan nations from the land, the people compromise and allow those...
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Day 65 | Joshua 21–24 — “Choose You This Day”: Finishing Strong and Serving God Faithfully
In Day 65 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Bible Reading Challenge, we finish the book of Joshua by reading Joshua chapters 21–24. These final chapters show God fulfilling every promise He made to Israel, the Levites receiving their cities, and Joshua delivering his final challenge to the nation:...
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Special Podcast Announcement
Episodes are being held up for copyright claim issues. I have appealed and will publish new episodes once the claims are settled.
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Day 63–64 | Joshua 15–20 — God’s Faithfulness, Courageous Faith, and the Cities of Refuge
In Day 63–64 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Bible Reading Challenge, we read Joshua chapters 15–20. These chapters describe how the Promised Land was divided among the tribes of Israel, but they also reveal deeper lessons about courage, incomplete obedience, and God’s faithful provision. We’ll look...
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Day 61–62 | Joshua 8–14 — Failure, Redemption, and the Kind of Faith That Lasts 45 Years
In Day 61–62 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Bible Reading Challenge, we cover Joshua chapters 8–14. Israel learns how to recover after failure, renew their covenant with God, face deception from their enemies, witness one of the most incredible miracles in Scripture when the sun stands still, and…
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Day 59–60 | Joshua 1–7 — Courage, Obedience, and the Danger of Hidden Sin
Days 59–60 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Daily Bible Reading Challenge cover Joshua chapters 1–7. Israel enters the Promised Land, the walls of Jericho fall, and we see both the power of obedience and the consequences of hidden sin. This episode explores courage, leadership, faith, and why…
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Day 58 – Deuteronomy 32–34 | The Song of Moses and Finishing Faithfully
Day 58 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Daily Bible Reading Challenge finishes the book of Deuteronomy with chapters 32–34. Moses delivers a powerful song about God’s faithfulness and Israel’s future struggles, blesses the tribes, and then passes leadership to Joshua before his death. This episode...
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Day 57 – Deuteronomy 29–31 | Renewing the Covenant and Preparing the Next Generation
Day 57 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Daily Bible Reading Challenge covers Deuteronomy 29–31. Moses renews the covenant with Israel, reminds them of God’s faithfulness, warns them about future rebellion, and prepares Joshua to lead the nation forward. This episode explores leadership transitions,...
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Day 56 – Deuteronomy 25–28 | Blessings for Obedience and the Real Cost of Turning from God
📝 Episode Description Day 57 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Daily Bible Reading Challenge covers Deuteronomy 25–28. These chapters move from practical laws about justice and fairness to one of the most powerful passages in the Old Testament — the blessings for obedience and the warnings of…
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Day 55 – Deuteronomy 22–24 | Everyday Holiness, Responsibility, and Compassion Under God’s Law
In Day 55 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Daily Bible Reading Challenge, we read Deuteronomy 22–24. These chapters cover practical laws about responsibility, purity, marriage, justice, and caring for the vulnerable. God shows that holiness is not just spiritual — it shows up in everyday decisions....
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Days 48–54 – Deuteronomy 1–21 | Remembering, Obeying, and Preparing the Next Generation
In this special catch-up episode of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Daily Bible Reading Challenge, Mike covers Days 48–54, reading Deuteronomy 1–21. Due to OSHA 30 training coursework, recording fell behind — but the daily Bible reading continued. This laid-back episode explores the major themes of...
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Day 47 – Numbers 34–36 | Boundaries, Cities of Refuge, and Protecting Your Inheritance
In Day 47 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Daily Bible Reading Challenge, we finish the book of Numbers with chapters 34–36. God establishes boundaries for the Promised Land, appoints leaders to divide the inheritance, outlines the cities of refuge, and protects tribal inheritance laws. This episode...
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Sermon : "A Man Who Can Ask God To Examine Him" -Psalm 26
There is a sermon I preached this morning at Emmett Ave Baptist Church. The message was from Psalm 26 "A Man Who Can Ask God To Examine Him" I- A Life That Invites Examination (verses 1-3) II- A Heart That Refuses Corruption (verses 4-5) III- A Soul That Loves Worship (verses 6-8) IV- A Hope That...
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Day 46 – Numbers 30–33 | The Power of Your Word, The Danger of Compromise, and Remembering God’s Faithfulness
In Day 46 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Daily Bible Reading Challenge, we study Numbers 30–33. God teaches Israel about the seriousness of vows, the danger of compromise, tribes tempted to settle early, and a full review of the wilderness journey. This episode challenges working-class believers to...
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Day 45 – Numbers 27–29 | Joshua’s Commission, The Daughters of Zelophehad, and the Cost of Daily Worship
In Day 45 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Daily Bible Reading Challenge, we study Numbers 27–29. The daughters of Zelophehad boldly request their inheritance, Moses prepares to pass leadership to Joshua, and God outlines the daily, weekly, and annual offerings required for Israel’s worship. This...
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Day 43 & 44 – Numbers 20–26 | Moses Strikes the Rock, Balaam’s Compromise, and the Rise of a New Generation
In this double episode of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Daily Bible Reading Challenge, we cover Numbers 20–26. Moses strikes the rock and loses entrance into the Promised Land. Israel faces fiery serpents but finds healing through obedience. Balaam attempts to curse God’s people but ends up revealing...
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Day 42 – Numbers 16–19 | Korah’s Rebellion, God’s Judgment, and the Mercy That Stands Between
Day 42 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Daily Bible Reading Challenge takes us through Numbers 16–19. Korah’s rebellion challenges God’s appointed leadership, judgment falls, and yet mercy rises through intercession. These chapters show us the danger of pride, the seriousness of spiritual authority,...
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Day 41 – Numbers 13–15 | Fear vs Faith, The Spies, and The Cost of Disobedience
Day 41 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Daily Bible Reading Challenge takes us through Numbers 13–15, where the twelve spies scout the Promised Land and fear spreads through the camp. In these chapters we see how doubt becomes rebellion, how leadership stands firm under pressure, and how fear can…
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About this show
This podcast is to encourage regular working class Christians as they live out their life of faith on their job and in the world. Too often blue collar workers are disregarded by church leaders just as in society as a whole. I want the regular working Christian to see their value in the kingdom as the primary source of reaching other with the gospel out in the real world. While the high ranking theologians of our day are in academic halls discussing things and developing strategies to grow Blue Collar Christians are putting their hand to the gospel plow planting for the spiritual harvest!
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