Be With Me: 7 Minutes of Biblical Wonder
Be With Me is a daily 7 minute chronological walk through the New Testament hosted by Michael Smith. It is for everyone who is curious about what Jesus actually said and did in the gospels. Most episodes will leave you with at least one good thought to chew on for the rest of the day. We start with the Bible and hopefully end with Awe. We are walking through the chronological events of Jesus' life and then thoughtfully considering them. It is meant to spur the devotional life of the Christian and the not-yet-Christian. We occasionally venture into the Old Testament when it helps our understanding of the New Testament events. Everybody has 7 minutes. Everybody needs to wonder. Be With Me is hosted by Michael Smith who has absolutely no special qualifications to do a podcast. He is not a pastor. He has not been to seminary. He does not lead a mega-church. He is not a professional and he has no more credentials than you do. He does, however, follow a great God with an observant eye and a curious heart. Each day, he starts with a study bible and aims for astonishment. ‘be with him’ for 7 minutes as he sets out daily to discover the God who invites us to ‘Be With Me.’
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2183 episodes
Call His name Jesus or Call UPON the name of Jesus S31e8 Mt1:25
Our reluctant hero Joseph, regarding the baby, is told told to CALL HIS NAME JESUS. He does. But does Joseph CALL UPON the name of Jesus in faith? Does Joseph trust, rely and put confidence in t...
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Season 31
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Episode 8
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7:11
Hearing the saving name of Jesus for the first time. S31e7 Mt1:25
We hear the name of "Jesus" relatively frequently. Many times the name is used "in vain" or without purpose, perhaps in cursing. But there comes a moment when that name becomes associated with the true God and with purpose.He says He com...
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Season 31
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Episode 7
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7:32
GO MARRY THAT GIRL! S31e6 Mt1:20
Joseph is rightfully afraid of marrying Mary. She may come with stoning, not just of her, but of Joseph too.To get Joseph moving on this point, God sends an angel to announce the truth:Mary has conceived by an act of the Hol...
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Season 31
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Episode 6
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6:39
When God addresses you by your Big-Boy-Name S31e5
When you have a Big-Boy-Decision to make, sometimes God addresses you by your Big-Boy-Name. This should get your attention. Perhaps He'll also send an angel.Such is the situation of Joseph, who is asked to change his...
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Season 31
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Episode 5
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7:19
Joseph saves Jesus from being stoned. S31e4
Mary betrays Joseph during their betrothal period. At least Joseph thinks Mary has betrayed him.Joseph has something to say about what happens next. Shame and stoning are on the menu i...
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Season 31
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Episode 4
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7:43
What if we really have A GOD WHO SEES? S31e3
The beatitudes, in a sense, start with a genealogy. For a long time, God has seen the rebellion of humans, even the rebellion of His chosen people. It is all recounted, in a sense, by the recalling in a genealogy. It isn't a pretty ...
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Season 31
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Episode 3
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7:24
Starting in the Gospel of Matthew S31e2
What are all the sinners doing in the genealogy of Jesus?Well, they are EXACTLY where they should be. A rescue operation needs knuckleheads to be rescued.Join me for 7 minutes as we look at the sinners in the line of Jesus w...
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Season 31
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Episode 2
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7:19
Wallowing in the scandal of history S31e1
You have got to be kidding me.Who in their right mind starts a gospel and the beatitudes with a genealogy?Isn’t that the most boring, most skipped over, the stupidest start of any life story? All a genealogy holds...
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Season 31
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Episode 1
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7:40
Saying Goodbye to the dear friend of the Psalms! S30e190
The psalms stand, as an access point to God for those with great emotions, great questions, and great situations.Today is the last day of ...
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Season 30
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Episode 190
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7:16
Numbering our days S30e189
Numbering our days will have benefits for you.The AWARENESS of the days will increase the VALUE of those days.So HOW CAN I get wiser as time goes on? By NUMBERING the days you have left. Wisdom is on offe...
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Season 30
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Episode 189
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6:29
Is my mother in heaven? S30e188
Most people have a high favorability rating for their own mothers. Will they all go to heaven? Will their wonderfulness be enough to earn a spot next to Jesus?Psalm 53 clarifies the criteria. It is a little shocking, especial...
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Season 30
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Episode 188
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7:09
What do you do on a day without rainbows? S30e187
Life is a wonderful experience, but not all the time. There are days without rainbows.Join me for 7 minutes as we watch a guy in big trouble experience such a season. This is David during some nasty circumstances. What will h...
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Season 30
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Episode 187
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6:45
Hit parade of quotability s30e186
If you want a hit parade of quotability, turn to Ps 118. 6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? 22 The stone that the builders rejecte...
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Season 30
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Episode 186
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7:03
Making a home and making children S30e185
There is no doubt that for most, the pathway to happiness, and the reward being bestowed by God is to get married; to have a quiver full of children.Should I have children?: generally yes yes yes.How many children...
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Season 30
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Episode 185
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6:47
Searching for the unsearchable. S30e184
Search with me for what is "unsearchable."Unsearchable doesn’t mean we DO NOT SEARCH. Unsearchable means that when we are done with our search, there is still more greatness to find and there is more gr...
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Season 30
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Episode 184
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6:40
Flourishing in "circumstances you do not prefer" S30e183
How do you thrive when you are living in circumstances you do not prefer?If only the Bible could guide our steps when it is tough. Just kidding, the Bible has lots to say about this.Join me for 7 minutes in P...
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Season 30
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Episode 183
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7:36
Excel in the Dust S30e182
If today is a day of sitting in the dust, have I got some help for you.Psalm 102 is for a day without rainbows, when things are really bad. He charges:Pour our your complaint directionallyKnow this is an
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Season 30
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Episode 182
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7:12
Do You Pray for Your President? S30e181
Your prayers are not optional for your President.Your prayers can be a litmus test. Followers of God are called to pray for those who lead us, whether we agree with them or not. Our ultimate King is the Lord. ...
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Season 30
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Episode 181
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6:24
What allows rest under “the shadow of His wings?” S30e180
Christians a supposed to rest in God. Ps63 says it beautifully: under the shadow of His wings. What allows such rest?First, His POWER. It is like a thunderstorm. So says Psalm 29.Second, know He's got not only the powe...
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Season 30
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Episode 180
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6:40
Why might the living envy the dying? S30e179
To be a Christian is to "long for home". To be a Christian is to seek and thirst and faint for God. To be a Chrisitan is to forever long for more of Him, until you get all of Him, in heaven. Welcome to Psalm 63.The closer you are ...
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Season 30
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Episode 179
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6:09
I’m here to say sorry…again S30e178
Saying I'm Sorry is one of the greatest of life-skills.Our hero/knucklehead David does this regularly before the Lord. He has the skill, but what is it based on? He understands something about God that gives him access ...
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Season 30
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Episode 178
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6:34
When your spiritual gas tank is EMPTY S30e177
Today might be the day when you are running on empty. If so, cry out, "Lead me to the rock"If today is not that day, and you have got some reserve in your tank, then let's cry out FOR that person. Pray that the DEW OF YOUTH m...
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Season 30
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Episode 177
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7:05
If You’ve Got Gray Hair, This Is One’s For You S30e176
I’m not OLD, but I was born a long time ago.What should I be doing with my older agedness?What is God’s relationship with those who were born a long time ago?In short: GET BUSY. Listen to ol...
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Season 30
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Episode 176
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6:37