World's Biggest Small Group Podcast

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With host Pastor David guiding honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and shaped by real life. This new format tackles the questions many of us quietly wrestle with: Why does God sometimes feel distant? How do I make sense of the Bible?  Is Jesus really the only way to Heaven?  A new episode posts every Monday, so whether you’re new to the podcast or returning, we invite you to listen in as we learn together what it looks like to follow Jesus in everyday moments.  The World’s Biggest Small Group brings simple and meaningful reading plans and video series to over 140,000 people online every year. We help them grow their faith in a place they truly belong.

  1. 4D AGO

    Why Does God Seem Distant Pt 2

    With over 100 references in scripture to God never leaving you, why does it sometimes seem like He's not there, and your prayers seem to go nowhere? In Part 2 of this episode Pastor Chris Nye, author of the book "Distant God," helps us understand that God is there ... even when it doesn't seem like it.

    16 min

  2. FEB 23

    Why Does God Seem Distant? Pt 1

    With over 100 references in scripture to God never leaving you, why does it sometimes seem like He's not there, and your prayers seem to go nowhere? On this episode Pastor Chris Nye, author of the book "Distant God" helps us understand that God is there ... even when it doesn't seem like it.

    16 min

  3. FEB 16

    What does THAT Mean?

    Because we don't use words and phrases like "Sanctification" and "Washed in the Blood" in everyday conversations, we might be too quick to discard them as irrelevant to today. On this episode we first ask everyday people what they think words like that mean, and then we discover what they actually mean.

    15 min

  4. FEB 9

    Unanswered Prayer ... or is it?

    You pray and nothing changes. Is God not listening? Why does he sometimes seem silent when we pray? On this episode Kim Wier shares insights into the fact that God holds onto our prayers even when we tend to give up.

    14 min

  5. FEB 2

    Do All Roads Lead to God?

    A former New Age minister shares her story of when she used to believe there were many roads to God. Plus, insights from Tim Keller, and how to respond when someone says Jesus is too exclusive.

    15 min

  6. JAN 26

    "How to Read and Study the Bible for Yourself" Pt 2

    Is the Bible relevant for today? To find out we must study it. In the final installment of this interview Pastor David talks with Author Benjamin Windle about the necessary steps it takes to gain practical help in studying God's word.

    14 min

  7. JAN 12

    "How to read and Study the Bible For Yourself" Part 1

    Is the Bible relevant enough to speak to us today? Author Benjamin Windle joins the Podcast to help us understand why the Bible is worth studying, and we share the story of Haley who was involved in satanism until God's word broke through.

    15 min

  8. 06/28/2025

    7 Day Reset: A Fresh Start (Intro)

    Everyone needs a fresh start sometimes. And there is no better starting place than the Word of God, because that is where God meets us. Join us for a 7-day challenge to reset your life in the direction of pursuing God by committing seven consecutive days to reading His word, and prepare for something amazing to happen. God will meet you. He will lead you. He will reveal Himself to you more and more.  This episode includes the invitation and the introduction to our Fresh Start in 1, 2, 3 John Reset Challenge. To work through the study with us, sign up for free at the WORLD'S BIGGEST SMALL GROUP.  Then come back for the next seven episodes as we start fresh together.

    12 min
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With host Pastor David guiding honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and shaped by real life. This new format tackles the questions many of us quietly wrestle with: Why does God sometimes feel distant? How do I make sense of the Bible?  Is Jesus really the only way to Heaven?  A new episode posts every Monday, so whether you’re new to the podcast or returning, we invite you to listen in as we learn together what it looks like to follow Jesus in everyday moments.  The World’s Biggest Small Group brings simple and meaningful reading plans and video series to over 140,000 people online every year. We help them grow their faith in a place they truly belong.

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