Bible, Basically
Bible, Basically is a podcast for everyday people who have honest questions about God, faith, and what the Bible actually says. Join Denis Blanco as we explore Scripture in plain language, without pressure or pretending, just figuring out faith together.
Episodes
32 episodes
What Does “Biblical Marriage” Actually Mean?
What does it actually mean to have a biblical marriage?In this episode of Bible, Basically, we look beyond the labels and Christian marriage stereotypes to ask what Scripture actually teaches. From becoming “one flesh” in G...
What Does It Mean to Fear God?
What does the Bible actually mean when it tells us to fear God?In this episode of Bible, Basically, we wrestle with one of Scripture’s strangest tensions: God tells us not to be afraid, yet repeatedly tells us to fear Him. ...
Why Do Bad People Seem to Have Great Lives?
Why does it sometimes seem like the people doing everything wrong are the ones whose lives are going incredibly right?In this episode of Bible, Basically, we dig into Psalm 73, where Asaph wrestles with that exact frustration: wat...
Does God Really Have a Plan for My Life?
Does God really have a plan for my life?Christians say it all the time: “God has a plan for you.”But what does that actually mean? Is there one perfect job, relationship, city, or path God has chosen for you? And i...
Do I Have to Go to Church to Be a Christian?
Do you have to go to church to be a Christian?If salvation comes through faith in Jesus, does showing up on Sunday actually matter? Can you worship God just as well at home? And what about people who have been hurt by the Church a...
What Does “Give It to God” Actually Mean?
What does “give it to God” actually mean?Christians say it all the time. Give it to God. Let it go. Trust Him.But what are you actually supposed to do when the problem is still there, you're still worried about it,...
"Do Miracles Still Happen?"
Do miracles still happen?For me, that question just became deeply personal.After preparing for the possibility of a heart transplant, I received news I never expected: I don't need one.In this episo...
"How Do I Know It’s God’s Voice?"
Have you ever said, “I think God is telling me something…” and then immediately wondered if it was actually God, your own thoughts, your emotions, or simply what you wanted to hear?In this episode of Bible...
Am I Waiting on God… or Avoiding Action?
Am I really waiting on God... or am I using "waiting" to avoid taking the next step?Waiting on God is biblical. Abraham waited. David waited. Joseph waited. Even the disciples were told to wait. But there's a differen...
"How Do You Actually Pray?"
Have you ever felt like everyone else knows how to pray except you?Maybe you've wondered if you're using the right words, praying long enough, or doing it "the right way." The good news is you're not alone. Even Jesus' own disciples aske...
"When Grief Doesn’t Make Sense"
Grief is something every one of us will experience, yet it's one of the hardest parts of life to understand. If God is good, why does loss hurt so deeply? Where is He when our prayers seem unanswered? And is there hope beyond the h...
Why Do I Care So Much What People Think?
Why do we care so much about what other people think? Whether it's worrying about how we're perceived, replaying conversations in our heads, or changing who we are to gain approval, the fear of people's opinions ...
"What Does God Actually Want From Me?"
What does God actually want from me?In this episode of Bible, Basically, we look past the checklists, pressure, and performance mindset that so many of us attach to faith. Through Scripture, we explore how God has always bee...
“I DON’T KNOW WHAT I BELIEVE ANYMORE”
What happens when you don't know what you believe anymore? Over the last few years, the word deconstruction has become increasingly common. For many people, it starts with a difficult question, a painful...
“Did We Make Following Jesus Too Complicated?”
What if one of the biggest obstacles to a relationship with God isn't rebellion, but religion?In this episode of Bible, Basically, we explore the difference between obedience and legalism. Looking at Jesus' interact...
“When the People of God Hurt You”
Church Hurt Is Real. Now What? Church hurt is different.When the people who were supposed to help you grow in your faith become the source of your pain, the wounds can run deep. Sometimes the hurt do...
“Why Is Forgiveness So Hard?”
Forgiveness sounds simple… until someone truly hurts you. Not the small stuff. The real stuff. The betrayal. The broken trust. The words you can't forget. The apology that never ca...
“Are We Addicted to Distraction?”
What if distraction isn’t really the problem?What if the noise, the scrolling, the constant need for stimulation is actually covering something deeper?In this episode of Bible, Basically, we wrestle with the uncomfortable q...
“Trying Harder Isn’t Working”
Trying harder isn’t working.Most of us know what it feels like to be stuck in the same cycles: the same habits, the same failures, the same promises to finally do better.But what if real change doesn’t start with more eff...
“Where Does Joy Come From?”
Joy sounds great… until life gets hard. In this episode of Bible, Basically, we wrestle with a question a lot of people quietly carry: How are you supposed to have joy when life genuinely hurts? Because ...
"Fix Your Focus"
Everything feels loud right now. News, opinions, problems—things you can’t fix but still feel responsible for. And somewhere in all that noise, it’s easy to lose sight of what actually matters. In this episo...
“I’m Not Worthy.”
“I’m not worthy.” It’s a thought most of us carry… even if we never say it out loud. In this episode of Bible, Basically, we wrestle with that feeling — the quiet belief that we’ve messed up too much,...
“Faith… Until It Costs You Something”
At some point, faith stops being comfortable. In this episode of Bible, Basically, we explore what happens when belief moves beyond ideas and starts showing up in real life — in decisions, in relationships, and i...
