Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief

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An overview of Christian belief for Christians new to theology or those who haven't studied it in a while, as well as for non-believers curious about the faith. Listeners are encouraged to start with Episode 1 and follow the series.

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 20: The Justice of God, Part 1

    Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief The Justice of God, Part 1 God’s righteousness and God’s justice are tightly interwoven Psalm 99:4 Justice: God upholds His holiness against every violation and demonstrates, in every respect, that he is the Holy One Deuteronomy 7:9-11 Scripture reveals God as a judge, who holds people accountable for their acts. Psalm 9:7-8 Scripture attributes justice to God from beginning to end and gives examples of people who understand where they stand before God’s justice. Ezra 9:15 Lamentations 1:18 James 4:11-12 Because God is just, he gives people what they deserve. Scripture speaks of punishment for those who violate God’s law and rewards for the righteous. Isaiah 3:10-11 Romans 2:6-8 Matthew 25:34-37, 41-43 We know we cannot be considered righteous on our own. Who are these righteous people who are spoken of as receiving rewards? When scripture speaks of ‘the righteous,’ it does not refer to people who are absolutely righteous on their own merit. None is righteous. Romans 3:10-11 (Psalm 14 and Psalm 53) In the Old Testament, “righteous” describes a person who trusts God and remains faithful to him. Genesis 15:6 Habakkuk 2:4 In the New Testament, we see that no one is righteous, but we receive Christ’s righteousness through faith in him. Romans 3:9-26 2 Corinthians 5:21 We are called to live lives of holiness and righteousness. Leviticus 19:2 Matthew 5:43-48 1 John 5:3 John connects the forgiveness of our sins to God’s faithfulness and justice. 1 John 1:9 Psalm 32 Changed people, new hearts: Growth in the image of Jesus Christ. Romans 8:29 ~~~~~ Show website: https://smallwhisper.alitu.com ~~~~~~ Unless otherwise noted, scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Song "Finish Line", performed by Reveille (including the music, lyric(s), and title(s) thereof). Licensor: Soundstripe, Inc. Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief is a production of Small Whisper Media ~~~~~ Psalm 33:5, 13-15 He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the LORD. … The LORD looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man; from where he sits enthroned he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth, he who fashions the hearts of them all and observes all their deeds. (ESV)

  2. Oct 28

    Epsiode 19: The Righteousness of God

    Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief The Righteousness of God Holiness includes both God’s majestic holiness and his ethical holiness. Isaiah 40:25 Isaiah 6:1-7 1. God himself is the standard for what is good and morally right. No absolute moral standard exists outside of God. Psalm 11:7 2. God did not create the standard of righteousness arbitrarily. Righteousness represents his nature. Righteousness flows out of who he is. Jeremiah 9:23-24 3. God is free from corruption, evil, and temptation. Psalm 5:4 James 1:13 God calls us to mirror his righteousness. Leviticus 19:2 Matthew 5:43–48 Obedience is connected to our love for God. 1 John 5:3 The Ten Commandments reflect who God is and his loving desire for our well-being, both as individuals and as a community. They also show what it means to be holy, because he is holy. The commandments also reflect God’s attributes, such as love, mercy, and grace. Jesus taught that God desires not mere compliance with an external moral code; he desires that we be transformed from the inside out, in our hearts, into the kind of people from whom God’s moral goodness flows. Exodus 20:1-17 Holiness is connected to love for neighbor. Leviticus 19:9-18: but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:37-40: The first and second greatest commandments. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself John 13:34-35 ~~~~~ Show website: https://smallwhisper.alitu.com ~~~~~~ Unless otherwise noted, scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Song "Finish Line", performed by Reveille (including the music, lyric(s), and title(s) thereof). Licensor: Soundstripe, Inc. Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief is a production of Small Whisper Media ~~~~~ Hosea 14:9 Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them; for the ways of the LORD are right, and the upright walk in them, but transgressors stumble in them. (ESV)

  3. Oct 21

    Episode 18: God is With Us

    Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief God is With Us -God to Moses: But I will be with you. Exodus 3:11-12 Abraham, Genesis 15:1 Jacob, Genesis 31:3 Joshua, Joshua 1:5 Gideon, Judges 6:11-16 Jeremiah, Jeremiah 1:6-8 -Immanuel Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:22-23 I am with you every day. Matthew 28:20 I will never leave you or forsake you. Hebrews 13:5, quotes Joshua 1:5 and Pslam 118:6 -When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. Isaiah 43:1-2 Psalm 23:4 ~~~~~ Show website: https://smallwhisper.alitu.com ~~~~~~ Unless otherwise noted, scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Song "Finish Line", performed by Reveille (including the music, lyric(s), and title(s) thereof). Licensor: Soundstripe, Inc. Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief is a production of Small Whisper Media ~~~~~ Psalm 46: 1–3, 7 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth give way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah … The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah (ESV)

  4. Oct 14

    Episode 17: God is Patient

    Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief God is Patient From the Exodus to the fall of Jerusalem, over 850 years, God demonstrated His patience and restraint with the people of Israel. 2 Chronicles 36:15-16 1. Patience is an aspect of God’s character. Connected terms: Longsuffering, Forbearance Exodus 34:6-7 Jonah 4:2-3 Also Psalm 86:15, Joel 2:13, and many other texts 2. God tolerates our rebellion and calls us to turn to him. Romans 2:4 2 Peter 3:8-10 2 Peter 3:15 As we are called to imitate God, patience is a Christian virtue. 1. Patience with others, as God has been patient with us, and as we imitate God’s love. Ephesians 4:1-4 Colossians 3:12-13 2. The Christian life is a life of waiting patiently. Hebrews 11 There is a future aspect to the promises of God. We wait for future promises. Acts 2:21, Romans 5:9,10 Philippians 3:20 Psalm 62 James 5:7-8, 11 ~~~~~ Show website: https://smallwhisper.alitu.com ~~~~~~ Unless otherwise noted, scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Song "Finish Line", performed by Reveille (including the music, lyric(s), and title(s) thereof). Licensor: Soundstripe, Inc. Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief is a production of Small Whisper Media ~~~~~ Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? Romans 2:4 (ESV) Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him. Psalm 37:7 (ESV) But for you, O LORD, do I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer. Psalm 38:15 (ESV)

  5. Oct 7

    Episode 16: God's Grace, Part 2

    Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief God's Grace, Part 2 Grace is God’s free, undeserved gift of blessing. A brief bio of Paul. Philippians 3:4-6 Acts 758 Acts 8:1-3 The conversion of Paul Acts 9:1-22 Ephesians 3:7-8 1 Corinthians 15:9-11 Understanding grace 1. Leads us to joyful worship Ephesians 3:14 Romans 5:2 2. The power of grace 2 Timothy 1:9 Romans 1:16 Thinking we earn God’s love and grace. 1. The legalism/moralism trap. Galatians 3:1 Galatians 1:6 So that no one may boast, Ephesians 2:9 2. A judgmental, unforgiving nature Luke 6:42 A log in your own eye Matthew 18:21-34 The unforgiving servant We need to forgive ourselves as God has forgiven us. Micah 7:19 Jeremiah 31:33-34 Psalm 103:12 ~~~~~~ Show website: https://smallwhisper.alitu.com ~~~~~~ Unless otherwise noted, scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Song "Finish Line", performed by Reveille (including the music, lyric(s), and title(s) thereof). Licensor: Soundstripe, Inc. Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief is a production of Small Whisper Media ~~~~~~ Show website: https://smallwhisper.alitu.com ~~~~~~ Unless otherwise noted, scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Song "Finish Line", performed by Reveille (including the music, lyric(s), and title(s) thereof). Licensor: Soundstripe, Inc. Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief is a production of Small Whisper Media ~~~~~ 1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. (ESV)

  6. Sep 30

    Episode 15: God's Grace, Part 1

    Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief God's Grace, Part 1 John 8:2-11 Grace is God’s free, undeserved blessing Titus 3:4-7 By grace Ephesians 2:1-9 The riches and extravagance of God’s great love. Does this mean we can live in lawlessness? Romans 6:1-14 Our old self was crucified with him. Sin has no dominion over those who are in Christ Jesus. The nature of faith. Faith is active. The obedience of faith Romans 1:5, 16:26 Faith and repentance Faith is not mere intellectual assent. James 2:19 The prodigal son. Luke 15:11-32 ~~~~~~ Show website: https://smallwhisper.alitu.com ~~~~~~ Unless otherwise noted, scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Song "Finish Line", performed by Reveille (including the music, lyric(s), and title(s)thereof). Licensor: Soundstripe, Inc. Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief is a production of Small Whisper Media ~~~~~~ ...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Romans 3:23-24

  7. Sep 23

    Episode 14: God's Love

    Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief God's Love 1 John 3:8: God is love -God’s love is action 1 John 3:16, 18 1 John 4:8-12 Romans 5:8 -God’s love is costly to him 1 John 3:16 1 John 4:9 Romans 5:8 -God loves, not because the objects of his love are lovely, but because he is love. 1 John 4:10: Not that we have loved God, but that he loved us Romans 5:6-11 But this does not mean that God is reluctant to love or is emotionless in his love for us. Zephaniah 3:17 John 5:10-11 1 John 3:1 -Common grace Matthew 5:44-46 -Love within the Godhead Matthew 3:17, 17:5 Matthew 12:18 John 14:31 -God’s love is an electing or choosing love Deuteronomy 7:6-10 -Covenant love Deuteronomy 7:6-10 Psalm 106:45 Ephesians 3:14-19 ~~~~~ Show website: https://smallwhisper.alitu.com ~~~~~~ Unless otherwise noted, scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Song "Finish Line", performed by Reveille (including the music, lyric(s), and title(s)thereof). Licensor: Soundstripe, Inc. Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief is a production of Small Whisper Media ~~~~~ Jeremiah 31:3 I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you. (ESV)

  8. Sep 16

    Episode 13: The Mercy of God

    Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief The Mercy of God Mercy is kindness expressed in action toward someone who has committed an offense, an enemy, or someone otherwise within a person’s power. Mercy involves a differential of power or authority - the individual showing mercy is not obligated to show kindness or compassion, but provides a rescue, a relief, a way out of a situation that is causing misery, distress, or threat of harm or destruction. Psalm 107 “Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, And he delivered them from their distress.” (ESV) Mercy is a major theme across the Old Testament. From earliest times, God reveals that he is merciful. Exodus 33:18-19 Exodus 34:6-7 Deuteronomy 4:29-31 Titus 3:1-7 goodness, lovingkindness, mercy, grace Ephesian 2:1-10 God is rich in mercy Matthew 9:10-13 Luke 6:35-36 Psalm 103:8-17 ~~~~~~ Show website: https://smallwhisper.alitu.com ~~~~~~ Unless otherwise noted, scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Song "Finish Line", performed by Reveille (including the music, lyric(s), and title(s)thereof). Licensor: Soundstripe, Inc. Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief is a production of Small Whisper Media ~~~~~ “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV)

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An overview of Christian belief for Christians new to theology or those who haven't studied it in a while, as well as for non-believers curious about the faith. Listeners are encouraged to start with Episode 1 and follow the series.

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