The Standing Word Series
Welcome to The Standing Word, a podcast from StandingWord Ministry where we have honest, practical, and encouraging conversations about the Bible and what it truly means to live it out in everyday life. Each week we explore a specific biblical topic. Sometimes we walk through powerful stories in Scripture, other times we unpack the meaning of key words and passages, and often we take a deeper look at what God’s Word teaches us. We talk about the real challenges of growing in faith, walking in discipleship, and standing firm when life pushes back.
Whether you are new to studying the Bible or you have been following Jesus for many years, our heart is to help you grow deeper in your understanding of God’s Word and stronger in your daily walk with Him. We open the Scriptures together in a way that feels relatable and grounded, sharing stories from the journey and pointing one another back to the truth that never changes so we can all stand more confidently on the solid foundation of God’s promises.
Episodes
14 episodes
(S1 Ep13) The Friend at Night
For this episode, we look closer at the parable of the friend at night, showing that prayer is not about wearing down a reluctant God but about coming shamelessly and persistently to a Father who is already willing to give us what is good, espe...
(S1 Ep12) The Good Samaritan
Today, we are looking at the parable of the Good Samaritan, examining how Jesus redefines our neighbor as anyone God places in our path who needs help rather than someone we choose to care for. We walk through the story's cultural context, its ...
(S1 Ep11) The Unforgiving Servant
Today, we look more closely at the parable of the unforgiving servant from Matthew 18, where Jesus teaches that forgiveness in the kingdom of heaven is unlimited because it flows from the extravagant mercy of the King who has already canceled o...
(S1 Ep10) The Seed Sower
In this episode, we explore the parable of the sower from Mark chapter four, examining how the condition of our hearts determines whether God's Word takes root and produces lasting fruit. We consider the four soils, what the parable reveals abo...
(S1 Ep09) The Resurrection
Today, we explore the resurrection of Jesus through the empty tomb, the first witnesses who meet the risen Lord, and what this miracle reveals about who He is. We are called to build our lives on that true hope, live with eternity in view, and ...
(S1 Ep08) Raising Lazarus
In this episode, we walk through the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead in John 11, exploring three key movements: his deliberate delay and its purpose in revealing God's glory, his compassion as he enters the grief of Martha and Mary...
(S1 Ep07) Feeding the 5000
In this episode, we unpack the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000, exploring three key themes: Jesus' compassion for hurting people, His challenge to the disciples to participate in His plan rather than pass the problem off, and His power to mu...
(S1 Ep06) Calming the Storm
In Episode 6, we walk through the account of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4, showing how Jesus deliberately led the disciples into a storm to reveal their fear and His authority over creation. The episode offers four practical responses for ...
(S1 EP05) First Century Romans
This episode explores the Roman world of the first century (its power structures, citizenship system, and the long history of revolt and compromise that brought Rome to Israel) showing how Jesus entered a world of empire, privilege, and politic...
(S1 Ep04) The Centurion's Servant
This episode explores the healing of the centurion's servant from Matthew 8, highlighting how a Roman officer's humble recognition of Jesus' authority led to a miraculous long-distance healing. We unpack four movements of faith afterwards: seek...
(S1 Ep03) The Rabbi Who Broke the Rules
In this episode, we take a brief detour into the first-century Jewish rabbinical system to see the unique way Jesus operated within it and beyond it. We follow the traditional path from the Beth Sefer through the Beth Midrash and on to the role...
(S1 Ep02) Jesus' Path to Jerusalem
In Episode 2, we trace Jesus' final months of ministry as He moved with purpose from Galilee toward Jerusalem, strengthening His followers, expanding salvation's invitation to Gentiles and outsiders, and performing signs (most notably raising L...
(S1 Ep01) Jesus' Ministry Begins
In this inaugural episode of the Standing Word Podcast, we explore how Jesus' public ministry began from his baptism and 40-day temptation in the wilderness to his Galilean ministry, where he performed miracles, taught in parables, and called h...