Bible, Bros & Brew

David McIntyre & Phillip Rich
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 Bible, Bros, & Brew is all about helping you navigate your relationship with God in practical, real-life ways. Hosts David and Phil dig into scripture—'chopping up the word'—and bring it to life with insights you can actually use every day. And while they’re at it, they share their favorite 'brews'—don’t worry, it’s not booze! Just a solid lineup of classic coffees and teas to keep the conversations flowing. 

  1. 19h ago

    Does God Tempt Us? What the Book of James Says About Where Temptation Comes From | Bible, Bros & Brew

    No, God does not tempt anyone. James chapter 1, verse 13 says God cannot be tempted with evil and does not tempt any man. James chapter 1, verse 14 explains that temptation begins when we are drawn away and enticed by our own desires, much like a fish taking bait. God may test and strengthen our faith, but He never lures us toward sin. Knowing the difference helps us stay alert, endure, and stop blaming God.    In this episode of Bible, Bros & Brew, David McIntyre and Phillip Rich continue their verse-by-verse walk through the Book of James, with host and producer Jon Dzyuba behind the scenes. They study James chapter 1, verses 12 through 18, and dig into the Greek behind "temptation," "endure," "drawn away," and "enticed." Along the way: why a test and a temptation are not the same thing, why "lust" in the King James Version means any strong desire, why temptation is the prequel to sin, how baited hooks show up in everyday life (including anger), and why asking "then what?" can change the decision. Plus What's in the Cup? with fall coffee picks.    Scripture in this episode:  • James chapter 1, verses 12 through 18 (primary)  • James chapter 1, verse 2 and verses 5 through 8 (trials and wisdom)  • Genesis chapter 22, verses 1 through 14 (Abraham and Isaac, a test)  • Matthew chapter 4, verses 1 through 11 (Jesus in the wilderness)  • Matthew chapter 6, verse 13 (lead us not into temptation)  • John chapter 14, verse 30 (the prince of this world has nothing in Me)  • First Peter chapter 5, verse 8 (be sober and alert)  • First John chapter 1, verse 9 (confession and forgiveness)  • Second Corinthians chapter 11, verse 14 (Satan disguises himself as an angel of light)  • Second Corinthians chapter 12, verses 9 through 10 (when I am weak, He is strong)  • Ephesians chapter 4, verse 26 (be angry and do not sin)  • First John chapter 4, verse 4 (greater is He who is in you)    Hosts: David McIntyre and Phillip Rich. Host and Producer: Jon Dzyuba.  FAQ  Q: Does God tempt people to sin?  A: No. James chapter 1, verse 13 says God cannot be tempted with evil and does not tempt anyone.  Q: Where does temptation come from, according to the Book of James?  A: James chapter 1, verse 14 says each person is tempted when drawn away and enticed by their own desires. The enemy is called the tempter, but he works by finding a button already in us.  Q: What is the difference between a test and a temptation?  A: The same Greek word can mean either. Context decides. God tested Abraham in Genesis chapter 22, but being baited by our own desires is temptation toward sin.  Pull up a chair, grab your coffee, grab your Bible. Subscribe, leave a comment, and tell us what you want us to cover next.  Watch on Rumbl: @biblebrosandbrew  Listen on BuzzSprout, Apple Podcasts and Spotify: @biblebrosandbrew  Website: BibleBrosBrew.com  Facebook: @biblebrosandbrew  Instagram: @biblebrosandbrew  TikTok: @biblebrosandbrew  Where the Word Meets the Daily Grind.  #BibleBrosAndBrew #BBBPodcast #BookOfJames #Temptation #DoesGodTempt #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndCoffee  gotbrew@biblebros.net

  2. Sep 28

    What Is a Double-Minded Man in the Bible? | Bible, Bros & Brew

    In James 1:8, a "double-minded man" is someone whose loyalty is split between God and everything else, leaving him "unstable in all his ways." David McIntyre and Phillip Rich unpack this through Matthew 6:24 and Romans 12:2, showing the cure is consistently choosing God over the pull of everything else.  Host Jon Dzyuba joins David McIntyre and Phillip Rich to continue their verse-by-verse study of the Book of James, picking up at James chapter 1, verse 8, and moving into verses 9 through 11 on the lowly believer and the rich believer's shared call to humility.  Scripture referenced: James chapter 1, verses 7 through 11; Matthew chapter 6, verse 24; Romans chapter 12, verse 2; Hebrews chapter 10, verse 39; Proverbs chapter 18, verse 11.  FAQ  Q: What does "double-minded" mean in James 1:8?  A: Someone whose thinking is split between two masters — God and everything else.  Q: How does Matthew 6:24 relate?  A: "No one can serve two masters" is Jesus's picture of double-mindedness in action.  Q: What's the cure?  A: Romans 12:2 — transformation through the renewal of your mind.  Listen every Monday at 6 AM.   Where the Word Meets the Daily Grind.  #BibleBrosAndBrew, #BBBPodcast, #WhatsInTheCup, #DoubleMinded, #BibleStudy, #BookOfJames  gotbrew@biblebros.net

  3. Sep 21

    What Does the Bible Say About Doubt? | Bible, Bros & Brew

    When you ask God for wisdom, James chapter 1, verses 5 through 8 says you must ask in faith without doubting. God gives wisdom generously to everyone who asks, without finding fault. Doubt makes a person "double-minded" and unstable, like a wave of the sea blown by the wind — but doubt doesn't disqualify you from receiving wisdom. It just means returning your faith to what God has already promised instead of staying divided.  On this episode, hosts David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba, continue their verse-by-verse study through the Book of James, landing on James chapter 1, verses 5 through 8. They dig into the Greek word for "doubt," compare several Bible translations, and unpack the contrasting stories of Mary and Zechariah as pictures of a genuine question versus outright doubt. Plus, this week's "What's in the Cup?" segment.  Scripture References: James chapter 1, verses 5 through 8; Proverbs chapter 2, verse 6; Proverbs chapter 14, verse 12; Hebrews chapter 10, verse 38; Hebrews chapter 11, verse 6; Genesis chapter 3, verse 1; Genesis chapter 15, verse 6; Romans chapter 4, verses 19 through 21; Psalm chapter 103, verse 14; Luke chapter 1, verses 18 and 34.  FAQ:  Q: What does James 1:5-8 teach about asking God for wisdom?  A: God gives wisdom generously to everyone who asks, without finding fault — but you must ask in faith without doubting.  Q: Does having doubts disqualify you from receiving wisdom?  A: No. A genuine question is different from doubt. What matters is returning your faith to God's promise rather than staying divided.  Q: What's the difference between doubt and a genuine question?  A: A genuine question still trusts God while seeking understanding; doubt questions whether God will actually do what He said.  Hosted by David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba.  Where the Word Meets the Daily Grind.  New episodes every Monday at 6 AM. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and everywhere you listen.   #BibleBrosAndBrew #BBBPodcast #JamesBibleStudy #WhatsInTheCup  gotbrew@biblebros.net

  4. Sep 14

    What Is Biblical Wisdom? | Bible, Bros & Brew

    Wisdom isn't just information — Scripture says it's clarity. In James 1:5, we're told that if you lack wisdom, you simply ask God, who gives generously to everyone without finding fault. In the original Greek, the word for wisdom (Sophia) means "clear," which reframes what we're really asking for when we pray for wisdom.  Hosts David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba, continue their verse-by-verse study of the Book of James, covering chapter 1, verses 1 through 5. They trace why James is called "the Proverbs of the New Testament," how Proverbs chapter 8 and Proverbs chapter 9 personify wisdom calling out at every crossroad and doorway, and how bearing up under trials produces the spiritual maturity described in James chapter 1, verses 1 through 4.  Scripture referenced: James chapter 1, verses 1 through 5; Proverbs chapter 1, verse 7; Proverbs chapter 2; Proverbs chapter 3, verses 5 through 7; Proverbs chapter 8; Proverbs chapter 9; Hebrews chapter 5, verse 12; 1 Corinthians chapter 9.  Mini FAQ  Q: What does James 1:5 say about asking God for wisdom?  A: Ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.  Q: What does the Greek word for wisdom, Sophia, actually mean?  A: It properly means "clarity" — the ability to rightly apply knowledge, not just possess it.  Q: Why is James called "the Proverbs of the New Testament"?  A: Because it's a practical, no-nonsense book of applied wisdom for everyday believers.    New episodes drop every Monday at 6 AM. Reach us at gotbrew@biblebrosbrew.com.   Where the Word Meets the Daily Grind.  #BibleBrosAndBrew #BBBPodcast #WhatsInTheCup #BookOfJames #BiblicalWisdom #ChristianPodcast  gotbrew@biblebros.net

  5. Sep 7

    Why Do Trials Make You Stronger? | Bible, Bros & Brew

    Trials make you stronger because, according to James 1:2–4, testing your faith produces steadfastness — and letting that steadfastness finish its work makes you spiritually mature and complete. Scripture frames trials as proof of genuine faith rather than a sign that something has gone wrong.   This episode launches a new verse-by-verse series through the Book of James. David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, joined by Jon Dzyuba, break down James chapter 1, verses 1 through 4 — covering the identity of James as the Lord's brother, the meaning of the Greek word peirasmos, and how Hebrews chapter 11, verse 1 and Romans chapter 10, verse 17 tie into what it means to walk by faith through hard seasons.  Q: What book of the Bible is this episode about? A: The Book of James, chapter 1, verses 1 through 4. Q: Who are the hosts of Bible, Bros & Brew?  A: David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba.  New episodes drop every Monday at 6 AM.   Where the Word Meets the Daily Grind.   Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and everywhere podcasts are found.  #BibleBrosAndBrew #BookOfJames #BibleStudy #WhatsInTheCup #FaithAndCoffee  gotbrew@biblebros.net

  6. Aug 31

    Is My Pastor Abusing His Authority? | Bible, Bros & Brew

    A pastor is abusing his authority if he leads through control instead of humility — demanding attention, hiding finances, avoiding accountability, or letting money shape what he will and won't preach. Scripture calls leaders to shepherd "the flock of God," not build a following of their own, and to lead through service and transparency rather than title or spotlight. In this Bible, Bros & Brew episode, hosts David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with producer Jon Dzyuba, wrap up their Spiritual Authority series using First Peter 5, First Timothy 3, and First Corinthians 9 to help you tell the difference. This episode closes out the Bible, Bros & Brew series on spiritual authority by answering a question a lot of people are quietly asking: is my leader trustworthy, or is something off? David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with producer Jon Dzyuba, walk through First Peter chapter five, First Timothy chapter three, and First Corinthians chapter nine to show what separates healthy spiritual leadership from leadership built on ego, secrecy, or financial gain. They talk through real-world examples — from celebrity Christian influencers charging thousands for VIP access, to church finance transparency — and land on one core idea: humility, not title, is what marks true spiritual authority. Scripture References First Peter 5:1–5 — shepherding the flock of God with humility, not domineeringFirst Timothy 3:1–7 — character qualifications for church leadershipFirst Corinthians 9:1–18 — Paul's right to financial support for ministryGalatians 5 — the fruit of the Spirit (referenced)Second Peter 1 — Christian character traits (referenced) Hosts David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba Mini FAQ Q: What are the signs a pastor or church leader might be abusing their authority? A: Watch for domineering control instead of service, resistance to financial transparency, avoiding hard topics to protect income, and a pattern of demanding attention or special access rather than pointing people to God. Q: What does First Peter 5 say about how church leaders should lead? A: Peter tells elders to shepherd "the flock of God" willingly and without domineering over the people in their care, leading by example instead of control. Q: Why does Paul defend getting paid for ministry in First Corinthians 9? A: Paul argues those who preach the gospel have a right to be financially supported, using the analogy of a soldier, a farmer, and an ox that isn't muzzled while it works. Q: What are the leadership qualifications in First Timothy 3? A: Paul lists character qualities — above reproach, self-controlled, hospitable, not a lover of money, well thought of by outsiders — not charisma or ambition. Call to Action New here? Start with the full Spiritual Authority series on Bible, Bros & Brew.  Subscribe, drop a comment, and grab your coffee.  Got a topic you want us to cover? Email gotbrew@biblebrosbrew.com.  Where the Word Meets the Daily Grind. #SpiritualAuthority #ChristianLeadership #BibleStudy #FaithAndCoffee #WhereTheWordMeetsTheDailyGrind gotbrew@biblebros.net

  7. Aug 24

    How Do You Know If a Church Leader Is Abusing Spiritual Authority? | Bible, Bros & Brew

    A church leader is abusing spiritual authority when they lead through fear, control, or manipulation instead of humility and service, per 1 Peter chapter 5. Godly authority shepherds "among you, not underneath you" — it produces safety and growth, not fear and silence.  Hosts David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba, dig into 1 Peter chapter 5 and what it really means to lead like Christ instead of domineering over people. They unpack the Greek word behind "domineering," the false idea of a special leadership "anointing" (1 John chapter 2), and share honest, personal stories from a fear-based ministry environment — including the physical toll it took.  Scripture referenced: 1 Peter chapter 5, verses 1 through 6; First John chapter 2, verses 20 and 27; Romans chapter 12, verse 3; Acts chapter 19; Acts chapter 5, verse 29; Ephesians chapter 4, verses 13 through 14.  Mini FAQ  Q: What's the difference between a shepherd and a domineering leader?   A: A shepherd creates safety through humility and service; a domineering leader uses fear and control.  Q: Is there a "special anointing" for pastors that other believers don't have?  A: No — Scripture (1 John 2) says every believer has the same anointing from the Holy Spirit.  Hosts: David McIntyre, Phillip Rich, and Jon Dzyuba. New episodes every Monday at 6 AM. BibleBrosBrew.com — Where the Word Meets the Daily Grind.  gotbrew@biblebros.net

  8. Aug 17

    What Does the Bible Say About Spiritual Authority in the Church? | Bible, Bros & Brew

    Biblical spiritual authority is delegated power — authority God gives His people to act, guided by faith in His revealed word, for the purpose of building others up, not tearing them down. In Matthew chapter 28, verses 16 through 20, Jesus tells His disciples that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him, and He delegates that authority to them. True spiritual authority is marked by service, sacrifice, humility, sound teaching, good character, and accountability — never by titles, demands for loyalty, or intimidation. Biblical spiritual authority is delegated power — authority God gives His people to act, guided by faith in His revealed word, for the purpose of building others up, not tearing them down. In Matthew chapter 28, verses 16 through 20, Jesus tells His disciples that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him, and He delegates that authority to them. True spiritual authority is marked by service, sacrifice, humility, sound teaching, good character, and accountability — never by titles, demands for loyalty, or intimidation.  David McIntyre and Phillip Rich continue their series on rightsizing the church by digging into spiritual authority — what Jesus actually delegated to believers in Matthew chapter 28, what the Greek word "exousia" (delegated power) really means, and how that authority gets twisted into control, manipulation, and one-way loyalty in some churches. They walk through 2 Corinthians chapter 13, verse 10, Luke chapter 22, verses 24 through 27, John chapter 13, Matthew chapter 23, and 1 Peter chapter 5 to lay out what biblical authority looks like versus what men have built instead — plus the weekly "What's in the Cup?" coffee segment.  Scripture Referenced:  Matthew chapter 28, verses 16 through 20 · 2 Corinthians chapter 13, verse 10 · Luke chapter 22, verses 24 through 27 · John chapter 13 · Matthew chapter 23 · 1 Peter chapter 5  Hosts:  David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba  Mini FAQ  Q: What does the Greek word for authority, "exousia," mean?  A: Exousia means delegated power — authority God gives His saints to act, to the extent they are guided by faith in His revealed word. It's not authority a person generates on their own.  Q: How can you tell if spiritual authority in a church is being misused?  A: Biblical authority builds people up, operates through service and humility, and welcomes accountability. Misused authority demands one-way loyalty, leans on intimidation, and tears people down instead of building them up.  Q: Does every believer have spiritual authority, or just church leaders?  A: According to Matthew chapter 28, Jesus delegated His authority to all of His disciples. The New Testament describes a flat structure among believers — leaders like elders and deacons carry delegated responsibility, but authority was never meant to create tiers of spiritual rank.  Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don't miss next week's episode.   Find Bible, Bros & Brew on YouTube, Rumble, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook or visit us at BibleBrosBrew.com.  #SpiritualAuthority #BBBPodcast #RealFaithRealTalk #BibleStudy  gotbrew@biblebros.net

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 Bible, Bros, & Brew is all about helping you navigate your relationship with God in practical, real-life ways. Hosts David and Phil dig into scripture—'chopping up the word'—and bring it to life with insights you can actually use every day. And while they’re at it, they share their favorite 'brews'—don’t worry, it’s not booze! Just a solid lineup of classic coffees and teas to keep the conversations flowing. 

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  • Creator
    David McIntyre & Phillip Rich
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Bible, Bros & Brew
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