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LifeJourney is a Bible study podcast from LifeMark Ministries, created for Christians of all ages and walks of life. Each episode walks through the Books of the Bible — Genesis to Revelation — using our study guides to help you dig deeper into God's Word, grow spiritually, and live boldly for Christ. Whether you're studying on your own, with a small group, or looking for a companion to your personal devotions, LifeJourney meets you where you are. Each episode title matches the name of its study guide, so you can easily find and follow along with the book of the Bible you're studying. New to the faith or a lifelong believer — there's a place for you here. Join us on the journey. LifeJourney is a sub-brand of LifeMark Ministries. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more — search LifeJourney or LifeMark Ministries.

  1. 4d ago

    Fire Up! - The Apostles Get Fired Up | Lesson 7 | LifeJourney

    Have you ever been fired up to see the church born? In this episode, Rob Pine and Cynthia Michael walk through Acts chapter 2, exploring the day of Pentecost — when the Holy Spirit came upon the 120 gathered disciples with sound and fire, and Peter's sermon led thousands to repentance and baptism. They dig into the significance of being baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, the gift of the Holy Spirit as the mark of the New Covenant, and how Paul's encounter with disciples in Ephesus (Acts 19) illustrates that same transformation. Along the way, Rob and Cynthia reflect on the tension between the "vertical" (God-to-man) and "horizontal" (man-to-man) commandments, and what it looks like for the Holy Spirit to move a believer from being merely a disciple to becoming an active witness. This episode is a companion to Lesson 7 of the Fire Up! Bible study guide from LifeMark Ministries.

  2. Sep 24

    Fire Up! - The Curtain Rises | Lesson 6 | LifeJourney

    Have you ever served as a witness? In this episode, Rob Pine and Cynthia Michael walk through Acts chapter 1, where the risen Jesus gathers His disciples on the Mount of Olives and promises they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them — then ascends before their eyes. Rob and Cynthia unpack the difference between a disciple and a witness, why the Holy Spirit's power is essential to understanding Scripture and living boldly for Christ, and what it looks like to wait well through prayer and fellowship. They also dig into Peter's example of seeking Scripture, community, and submission to the Holy Spirit's direction when the disciples chose Judas's replacement by casting lots. This episode is a companion to Lesson 6 of the Fire Up! Bible study guide from LifeMark Ministries.

  3. Sep 17

    Fire Up! - In the Middle of it All | Lesson 5 | LifeJourney

    What did Jesus mean when he told his disciples they would do "greater works" than he did? In this episode, Rob Pine and Cynthia Michael dig into Lesson 5 of the Fire Up! study guide, unpacking Jesus' astonishing promise in John 14:12. They trace how the Holy Spirit's coming (John 16:7) transformed the scope of ministry — from Jesus' physical, geographically-limited three-and-a-half-year ministry to a movement that would explode across Asia, Europe, and Africa through the Spirit's power. Rob and Cynthia walk through the story of Philip and the Ethiopian official in Acts 8 as a model of Spirit-empowered obedience, then explore John 14:20's picture of believers bound up in the very heart of the Trinity — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Along the way, Cynthia offers a striking comparison between the tiny geography of Jesus' earthly ministry and the size of Texas, and Rob shares how he challenges young families to see discipling their own children as their first "disciple project." The conversation closes with a fresh way of thinking about an old, familiar prayer — inviting listeners to ask not for Jesus to come into their hearts, but for their hearts to be transformed into his. This episode is a companion to Lesson 5 of the Fire Up! study guide by Mark Schubach and Jennifer Hicks, available at lifemarkministry.org.

  4. Sep 10

    Fire Up! - God's Faithfulness Through Samson and David | Lesson 4 | LifeJourney

    If lightning always brings thunder, does God always keep His promises? Rob Pine and Cynthia Michael dig into Lesson 4 of Fire Up! to explore how the Holy Spirit worked through two very unlikely heroes of faith — Samson and David. They trace Samson's Nazirite calling from birth through his failures and his stunning final act of strength, then turn to David's costly census, his God-given promise of an eternal throne, and the striking contrast between David's repentant heart and King Saul's hardened one. Along the way, Rob and Cynthia reflect honestly on what it means to sin and still be used by God — and why a repentant heart, not a perfect record, is what keeps the Spirit near. Scripture referenced: Hebrews 11:28, 1 Chronicles 21:1, 2 Samuel 24, 2 Samuel 23:1–4. This episode is a companion to Lesson 4 of the Fire Up! study guide from Lifemark Ministries. Follow along at lifemarkministries.org.

  5. Sep 3

    Fire Up! - Unlikely Candidates | Lesson 3 | LifeJourney

    Does the Holy Spirit work through people who don't even acknowledge God? In this episode of the Fire Up! podcast, hosts Rob Pine and Cynthia Michael dig into Lesson 3 of the study guide, "Unlikely Candidates," and meet three unexpected figures the Holy Spirit worked through in the Old Testament. There's Balaam, the pagan sorcerer-for-hire whose donkey talked more sense than he did, and who found he couldn't curse Israel no matter how much he was paid. There's Cyrus, the Persian king named by God through Isaiah more than a century before his birth, who freed the Israelites without ever truly acknowledging the God he served. And there's King Saul, whose story turns from promise to tragedy — anointed with a new heart by the Spirit, only to watch that Spirit depart as jealousy, disobedience, and a desperate visit to a medium at Endor unraveled his reign. Rob and Cynthia connect these ancient accounts to Jesus' words in John 16:8-11 about the Spirit's ongoing work of conviction in the world today, and Rob shares his own testimony of being convicted long before he ever called himself a Christian. A companion conversation to Lesson 3 of the Fire Up! study guide and video series.

  6. Aug 27

    Fire Up! - Who Wrote the Bible? | Lesson 2 | LifeJourney

    Who really wrote the Bible? In this episode of the Fire Up! podcast, hosts Rob Pine and Cynthia Michael dig into one of Scripture's most fascinating questions: how one Book, written by roughly 40 different people over more than 1,500 years, in three languages and across three continents, still speaks with a single, unified voice. The answer, they discover, is the Holy Spirit himself — the same Spirit who gave Bezalel the skill to build the tabernacle now gave the biblical writers the words to build God's Word. From Moses and the prophets to Haggai's call to rebuild the temple to Peter's reminder that prophets "spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit," this episode traces the Spirit's hand across the Old and New Testaments. Rob and Cynthia also share personal stories of stepping into ministry roles they didn't feel qualified for — and trusting the Holy Spirit to supply the words. A companion conversation to Lesson 2 of the Fire Up! study guide and video series.

  7. Aug 20

    Fire Up! - Who is the Holy Spirit? | Lesson 1 | LifeJourney

    Welcome to the Fire Up! podcast series — a companion to Lifemark Ministries' 24-lesson study guide on the Holy Spirit, written by Mark Schubach and Jennifer Hicks. In this first episode, hosts Rob Pine and Cynthia Michael explore the striking oneness of Jesus and the Holy Spirit across the major events of God's plan of redemption. They trace this thread from Jesus's conception in Luke 1:35 — where the Holy Spirit, the Most High, and the Son are all named in a single verse — through His baptism, where the Spirit descends "like a dove" and anoints Him for ministry. From there, the conversation turns to the Spirit leading Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted, His resurrection by the power of the Spirit (Romans 8), and the moment Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit on His disciples after rising from the dead. The episode closes with a look at 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 and the manifestation of spiritual gifts "for the common good." Whether you're working through the Fire Up! study guide alongside this series or just listening in, this episode offers a rich, conversational look at how intimately the Holy Spirit has been involved in Jesus's life and ministry from the very beginning. Get the full study guide and video series at LifeMarkMinistries.org, or find the podcast on your favorite streaming platform by searching "Life Journey."

  8. Aug 13

    The Word of the LORD Came - End Times - Bonus | LifeJourney

    Premillennialism, amillennialism, postmillennialism — what's actually the difference, and does it matter? In this bonus episode closing out The Word of the Lord Came, Rob Pine steps back from the twelve Minor Prophets to tackle a question he's referenced throughout the series: how should Christians interpret end times prophecy? Rob walks through the three major views on eschatology, comparing how each interprets key passages — Revelation 20's thousand-year reign, Jesus' Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24, and Christ's reign in 1 Corinthians 15:24-25 — along with major end-times events like the tribulation, the battle of Armageddon, and the white throne judgment. He's candid that his own teaching throughout the series has leaned premillennial, the predominant U.S. evangelical view, while acknowledging amillennialism is the more common view globally and postmillennialism offers a third distinct lens. Just as important, Rob highlights what every view holds in common: Jesus is the Christ who came to redeem us from sin, he will return physically, there will be a resurrection of the dead, a final judgment, and an eternal state with a new heaven and a new earth. Whatever your view on the details, he reminds listeners, the core of the faith doesn't change. This wraps the podcast series on the Minor Prophets — thank you for listening along. Rob previews future episodes on the Holy Spirit. For the full study guide and video lessons, visit lifemarkministries.org/programs.

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LifeJourney is a Bible study podcast from LifeMark Ministries, created for Christians of all ages and walks of life. Each episode walks through the Books of the Bible — Genesis to Revelation — using our study guides to help you dig deeper into God's Word, grow spiritually, and live boldly for Christ. Whether you're studying on your own, with a small group, or looking for a companion to your personal devotions, LifeJourney meets you where you are. Each episode title matches the name of its study guide, so you can easily find and follow along with the book of the Bible you're studying. New to the faith or a lifelong believer — there's a place for you here. Join us on the journey. LifeJourney is a sub-brand of LifeMark Ministries. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more — search LifeJourney or LifeMark Ministries.

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