Wisdom for the Heart

Stephen Davey
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Stephen Davey will help you learn to know what the Bible says, understand what it means, and apply it to your life as he teaches verse-by-verse through books of the Bible. Stephen is the president of Wisdom International, which provides radio broadcasts, digital content, and print resources designed to make disciples of all nations and edify followers of Jesus Christ.

  1. 9h ago

    Rafting On Whitewater (2 Peter 1:3-4)

    Share a comment White water will tell you what you really trust. We open with a rafting story that feels uncomfortably familiar: the raft flips, panic hits, and the “safe” move looks like swimming to the calm edge. Then comes the twist. The quiet water is where the danger hides, and the rough water is where protection and forward motion actually live. That picture becomes a direct challenge to how we respond to pressure, suffering, and temptation in everyday Christian life.  From 2 Peter 1:3-4, we lay out two solid assurances for believers who feel displaced, squeezed, or tired: God’s divine power has granted us everything we need for life and godliness, and God has also granted us precious and very great promises. We slow down on what “granted” means, why these are permanent resources, and how spiritual growth comes through knowing Jesus Christ as he reveals himself in Scripture, not a made-up version of faith.  We also talk about the subtle tragedy of living like you still run on kerosene when the power is already on, and we name specific promises God gives that steady us daily: salvation, forgiveness, wisdom, guidance, and his presence. Finally, we trace the two outcomes Peter describes: growing into Christlike character and escaping the world’s corruption, one decisive “no” at a time.  If you’ve been tempted to drift toward the calm water, come listen. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s under pressure, and leave a review with the promise you’re choosing to cling to this week. Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

    Rafting On Whitewater (2 Peter 1:3-4)

  2. 1d ago

    The Crowded Life (2 Peter 1:2)

    Share a comment Noise is not just annoying, it is formative. When the headlines never stop and the notifications keep buzzing, our minds and hearts get pulled into a current of the sensational, the trivial, and the temporary. We want peace, but we often chase it by trying to quiet the world, and the world will not cooperate. So we go to Peter’s opening prayer in 2 Peter 1:2 and ask a better question: what if the answer is not less trouble, but more grace and peace, multiplied? We unpack what Peter means by “multiplied” and why he writes this to believers who already have grace and peace in Christ. Then we get specific about grace: God’s favor toward the undeserving, the difference between common grace and saving grace, and the warning about “cheap grace” that keeps a person comfortable but unchanged. From there, we trace what multiplying grace looks like on the ground: handling hardship with glad contentment and answering critics with kindness, with speech seasoned by grace instead of fueled by outrage. Peace is just as practical. It is not the absence of pressure, but the abiding presence of Christ, a steady heart that comes from an upward focus. That leads to the key that ties everything together: knowledge. Not trivia, not religious facts, but deepening, personal knowledge of God and Jesus through Scripture, the one book that reveals him. We close by getting honest about distractions and building guardrails so the noise does not crowd out the Word. If you want spiritual growth, biblical encouragement, and real practices for Christian living in a distracted world, listen through to the end. Subscribe, share with a friend who feels overwhelmed, and leave a review with the one distraction you are ready to turn off this week. Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

    The Crowded Life (2 Peter 1:2)

  3. 2d ago

    What to Remember With 30 Seconds to Live (2 Peter 1:1b)

    Share a comment Saying “Jesus is Savior” can sound harmless until you say it like the apostles meant it: Jesus Christ alone. That single word exposes why culture can tolerate vague spirituality but lashes out at biblical Christianity. We talk candidly about what happens when a believer takes a public moral stand, from angry emails and workplace complaints to legal pressure and, at the extreme, violence. The point is not fear or outrage. The point is readiness. We reflect on how Christians respond when the temperature rises: we learn the truth, we speak with boldness, we stay gracious and patient, we remain reasonable when the world is unreasonable, and we love enemies enough to pray for them and share the gospel persuasively. We also widen the frame to global Christian persecution and the long history of suffering in the church, from Stephen in Acts to believers who are reviled and harmed today. Then we move into 2 Peter 1:1 for the kind of backbone persecuted Christians need. We unpack saving faith versus everyday faith, why saving faith is a gift we obtain rather than earn, and why it is the object, not the amount, that saves. Peter’s promise is deeply encouraging: every Christian has a faith of equal standing, equally precious, because it rests on the righteousness of “our God and Savior, Jesus Christ.” That leads us into the deity of Christ, the mystery of the Trinity, and the practical, life-or-death meaning of calling Jesus “Savior” in a world that crowns its own saviors. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

    What to Remember With 30 Seconds to Live (2 Peter 1:1b)

  4. 5d ago

    The Real Thing! (1 Peter 1:1)

    Share a comment Peter is near the end of his life, and his words have the weight of someone who knows what failure feels like and what grace can rebuild. We open 2 Peter by watching him do something unexpected: he signs his name in a way that admits both his old story and his new identity, then he plants his flag on a single claim that confronts every counterfeit gospel, every spiritual brand, and every would-be authority figure. He belongs to Jesus Christ, and that belonging reshapes everything.  We talk through Peter’s journey from the Sea of Galilee to a Scripture-quoting shepherd who refuses to boast. “Simeon Peter” becomes a lived theology of sanctification: Christians grow, but we don’t pretend we’ve arrived. Then we slow down over two loaded words in his opening line, “servant” and “apostle.” We unpack doulos, the purchased slave, and why true Christian maturity looks less like collecting status and more like surrender. We also clarify the New Testament meaning of apostolic authority and why modern claims to that office so often become a power play over the church.  From there, the purpose of 2 Peter comes into sharp focus: remember biblical truth, recognize false teaching, and take God’s judgment seriously, both past and future. We even connect Peter’s warnings to a modern problem he never named but we all face: AI deepfakes and believable spiritual misinformation. If you want sharper biblical discernment and a steadier view of Jesus Christ as Lord and Messiah, come with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the series. Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

    The Real Thing! (1 Peter 1:1)

  5. 6d ago

    The Final Song Part 2 (1 Chronicles 28-29)

    Share a comment The hardest spiritual test is not hearing God say “no” to a bad idea, it’s hearing Him say “no” to a good one. We sit with King David at the end of his life as he looks straight at an unfulfilled dream: he spent years planning a temple for God’s glory, only to watch the assignment pass to Solomon. Instead of bitterness, David gives us a rare picture of maturity: honest desire, real disappointment, and a steady “yet” that keeps trusting God’s wisdom. From there, we move into a surprisingly practical blueprint for Christian parenting and spiritual leadership. David, a man with public wins and private failures, speaks to his son with clarity: know the God of your father, serve Him with a whole heart, seek Him, be strong, and do the work. We talk about why that personal faith matters more than a “successful life” checklist, and how a parent’s real repentance can carry more weight than perfect performance. We also unpack David’s public prayer in 1 Chronicles 28 to 29, where stewardship and worship meet. He reminds us that generosity starts with humility because everything we bring to God already came from His hand. And he prays for Solomon’s integrity, not comfort, pushing back on the fantasy that God’s best plan is always the easiest path. If you’ve ever felt the sting of a delayed dream, a redirected calling, or a parenting moment you wish you could redo, this conversation will help you reset your priorities and reclaim a worshipful perspective. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a steady “yet,” and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

    The Final Song Part 2 (1 Chronicles 28-29)

  6. Sep 16

    The Final Song Part 1 (1 Chronicles 28-29)

    Share a comment The hardest kind of disappointment is not failing, it is watching someone else live the dream you carried for years. We sit with David at the end of his life as he admits, without spin, that building God’s temple was “the intention of my heart” and then names the ache: God gave that assignment to Solomon. Instead of bitterness, David offers a surprising gift to anyone facing unanswered prayer, delayed hopes, or a future that does not match the plan you thought was faithful. From there, we widen the lens to the power of last words. We reflect on historical “final statements” that reveal regret, pride, and emptiness, then contrast them with David’s finest recorded speech in 1 Chronicles 28. David refuses to celebrate himself. He re-centers the story on God’s choosing, God’s grace, and God’s worth, even when God’s will blocks David’s personal legacy project. If you have ever asked, “Why would God say no to something good?” this conversation gives language for surrender that is honest and strong. We also turn toward parenting and spiritual legacy. David, a man who often got family life wrong, finishes with a clear father-son charge: know God, serve Him, seek Him, be strong, and do the right thing. It is a needed correction to the checklist version of parenting that focuses on success while neglecting the soul. If you want practical Christian encouragement on disappointment, purpose, and raising the next generation with real faith, listen through to the end and share this with someone who needs a fresh “yet” today. Subscribe, share, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

    The Final Song Part 1 (1 Chronicles 28-29)

  7. Sep 15

    Do Babies Really Go To Heaven Part 2 (2 Samuel 12:14-23)

    Share a comment The question isn’t academic if you’ve ever held an ultrasound photo, walked out of a hospital empty-handed, or wondered what God does with the smallest lives. We take the most tender and controversial question head-on: do miscarried, stillborn, aborted, and newborn children go to heaven, and what does the Bible actually say? We start with Romans 5, tracing the contrast between Adam’s disobedience and Jesus Christ’s obedience, and why Paul’s “many will be made righteous” can’t be reduced to a narrow, adult-only category. From there we tackle the foundational claims underneath the whole debate: life begins at God-ordained conception, every human being lives forever because we’re made in the image of God, and the real issue becomes where we live forever. Then we test popular answers against Scripture. We push back on post-mortem salvation using Luke 16, and we examine baptismal regeneration claims (including household baptism arguments) to ask whether any ceremony can guarantee heaven. Finally, we walk through the grace-versus-works tension: saved by grace alone, yet condemned with reference to willful rebellion and suppressed truth (Romans 1). That framework shapes how we think about “age of accountability” as a state of moral awareness, not a magic number. If you’re grieving, questioning, or trying to think clearly as a Christian, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review with the question you still want answered. Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

    Do Babies Really Go To Heaven Part 2 (2 Samuel 12:14-23)

  8. Sep 14

    Do Babies Really Go To Heaven Part 1 (2 Samuel 12:14-23)

    Share a comment One sentence can stop a grieving parent cold: “I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.” We start there, with David and Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 12, because the death of a child forces honest Christians to face the hardest pastoral question people ask through tears: did my baby go to heaven? We don’t reach for a Hallmark answer, and we don’t pretend the Bible offers a single easy proof text for the miscarried, the aborted, the stillborn, or the severely mentally disabled. Instead, we do what careful biblical theology requires: compare passages, connect doctrines, and follow the clues. Psalm 139 takes us into the womb where God “knits” a unique life together, and Jeremiah’s language shows God speaking to an unborn person with purpose and destiny. Along the way, we contrast a Scripture-shaped view of human dignity with modern bioethics that reduces people to animals and then calls almost anything “morally acceptable.” The conversation also widens to what sits underneath the whole debate: life begins at conception, every person is eternal, and the real question becomes where we will live forever. If you’ve carried grief after pregnancy loss or you’re trying to form a clear Christian view of abortion, infant mortality, and the eternal destiny of children, this is an episode to sit with slowly. Subscribe, share with someone who needs careful hope, and leave a review with the question you still wrestle with. Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

    Do Babies Really Go To Heaven Part 1 (2 Samuel 12:14-23)
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Stephen Davey will help you learn to know what the Bible says, understand what it means, and apply it to your life as he teaches verse-by-verse through books of the Bible. Stephen is the president of Wisdom International, which provides radio broadcasts, digital content, and print resources designed to make disciples of all nations and edify followers of Jesus Christ.

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  • Creator
    Stephen Davey
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    548
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Wisdom for the Heart
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    Wisdom for the Heart

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