Words of Wisdom Podcast

Jerry Wierwille

For those who want to grow in making healthy and wise decisions, Words of Wisdom is a podcast dedicated to helping you understand the Book of Proverbs and be able to apply rich wisdom it has to offer and how it still speaks powerfully to our lives today.

  1. Ep 81 - Do Good Now, Not Tomorrow (Prov. 3:27-28)

    DEC 2

    Ep 81 - Do Good Now, Not Tomorrow (Prov. 3:27-28)

    Generosity and compassion lie at the heart of true wisdom. When it is within our power to help, we must not delay or make excuses, for withholding good from those who deserve it is a failure of love. Whether it is something like money or food, or advice or encouragement, when we act with generosity, we are, in essence, lending to Yahweh, who promises to repay our faithfulness and generous giving with blessing. However, it is the ever-present struggle with self-centeredness and procrastination that often hinder one’s compassion and decision to act. But the wisdom of Proverbs calls for us […]

    15 min
  2. Ep 80 - Hey, Don't Touch That! (Prov. 22:28; 23:10-11)

    AUG 21

    Ep 80 - Hey, Don't Touch That! (Prov. 22:28; 23:10-11)

    Trust and social order are disrupted when the personal property of others is not respected and honored. While ancient boundary markers designated the extent of land ownership, and people were not to move those and take advantage and expand their property, today people still attempt to move “boundary markers” to get what they want. Everyone agrees that there are invisible “boundary markers” around their personal belongings that indicate others should not take them and do what they please. But people blatantly disregard them and seek to take what they want for their own gain. Illustration: Jonathan Jacoby trespassing and cutting […]

    17 min
  3. Ep 79 - Stupid Is As Stupid Does (Prov. 22:3)

    MAR 12

    Ep 79 - Stupid Is As Stupid Does (Prov. 22:3)

    We all make choices that get us into trouble. But fools will tend to make lots of those choices. Even when danger is staring them right in the face, they will still press on, naively turning a blind eye to it. What wisdom tells us is that we should “hide” ourselves to prevent getting caught up in trouble that we could avoid. Otherwise, we will end up paying the price for the foolishness that got us there in the first place. Illustration: The story of John “Chickie” Donohue and his decision to bring his friends beer during the Vietnam War. […]

    17 min
  4. Ep 78 - Weaponized Words (Prov. 12:18)

    12/18/2024

    Ep 78 - Weaponized Words (Prov. 12:18)

    Words can be weapons! And that is exactly what they become in the mouth of a fool. Surely, we have all used our words in a foolish manner at one time or another and hurt someone. That is because words are powerful and can cause great injury to others. If not used carefully, words can bring a whole world of pain into a person’s life. But words can also be used to help and heal. However, it all comes down to whether we choose to be wise or foolish with them. Illustration: The story of Nabal and Abigail (1 Sam. […]

    16 min
  5. Ep 77 - You Get What You Work For (Prov. 13:4)

    08/16/2024

    Ep 77 - You Get What You Work For (Prov. 13:4)

    We all want things in life, but sometimes we just don’t put forth the effort to achieve them. It is not a complicated principle to know that if we don’t do anything, then we don’t get anything. Diligence is about doing what we know is right in a situation to achieve our goal even if we don’t see anything change immediately. But if we just wish for something to happen without putting in the necessary effort, we will never be able to obtain what we desire. Illustration: The diligent effort of Dr. Jonas Salk who tirelessly pursued researching a vaccine […]

    19 min
  6. Ep 76 - The Wise Get Wiser (Prov. 9:9)

    06/12/2024

    Ep 76 - The Wise Get Wiser (Prov. 9:9)

    Ever come across someone who thinks they know it all? Maybe we tend to think that we have got the answers at times. But a wise person realizes that the journey in gaining knowledge and understanding is never complete. No matter how experienced we are, how much we have studied, or how skilled we have become, there is always room to become even better. Illustration: Expert surgeon Atul Gawande’s decision to hire a coach after 8 years so that he could become an even better surgeon. Verses: Prov. 9:9; 1:5; 12:15; 3:7 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille

    18 min
  7. Ep 75 - Never Give Up! (Prov. 24:16)

    03/30/2024

    Ep 75 - Never Give Up! (Prov. 24:16)

    Everyone experiences tough times in life. Some tough times are really hard or filled with deep anguish, sorrow, and pain. But we are not alone through them. We are strengthened and comforted by Yahweh, and if we trust in Him and make Him the one that we depend on, then we know that no matter how many times we get knocked down, we can get back up and keep living for His glory. Illustration: José Hernández and his persistence in applying to the NASA Space Program to be an astronaut every year for over a decade. Verses: Prov. 24:16 Teacher: […]

    16 min
  8. Ep 74 - The Downfall of the Devil's Children (Prov. 6:14-15)

    02/09/2024

    Ep 74 - The Downfall of the Devil's Children (Prov. 6:14-15)

    Sometimes we may think of people who do evil and benefit from it as the ones who end up winning in the end. But that is not the case. Evil people have justice coming, whether it is in this life or at the final judgment. Calamity and destruction will befall those who think they can take advantage of others and get off scott-free. Illustration: Bernie Madoff and his multi-decade investment deception with the largest Ponzi scheme in known history. Verses: Prov. 6:14-15; 16:30; Jer. 17:11 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille

    16 min
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For those who want to grow in making healthy and wise decisions, Words of Wisdom is a podcast dedicated to helping you understand the Book of Proverbs and be able to apply rich wisdom it has to offer and how it still speaks powerfully to our lives today.

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  • Creator
    Jerry Wierwille
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Spirit & Truth Fellowship International
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