Immanuel New Testament Challenge Podcast

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Join us for the New Testament Challenge, a weekly podcast designed to help you stay engaged as we read through the New Testament together. Through short, practical conversations with pastors, ministry leaders, and people from our church, we’ll explore what we’re reading, answer common questions, and hear how God is using Scripture to make us more mature disciples of Jesus.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Luke 1-6 - Reading The Bible as a Family

    Pastor Wesley and Kelly Potter, Immanuel’s Director of Women’s and Children’s Ministries, discuss the week’s reading in Luke 1–6 and introduce the Immanuel Kids Daily Devotional as a simple family companion guide. Wesleyconnects the resource to Deuteronomy 6:4–9 (the Shema), emphasizing God’s word as part of everyday family rhythms. Kelly explains she created the devotional after prayer and staff goal planning, motivated by growing family participationand parents’ uncertainty about discussing Scripture and prayer at home. The format includes a brief synopsis, “think about it” questions (content, feelings/why, and application), and a scripted prayer to help families begin. They reflect on Luke 1, contrasting Zechariah’s doubt with Mary’s receptivefaith and her treasuring and pondering. Practical advice includes leaving materials visible, not stressing missed days, and using kid-friendly highlighting to track progress. 00:00 Welcome and Overview 00:37 Shema and Family Rhythms 02:17 What Inspired this Devotional Guide 04:19 Helping Parents Engage 05:14 Devotional Format Explained 07:51 Scripted Prayers and Modeling 09:02 Luke 1 Faith Contrast 12:43 Mary Treasures and Trusts 15:25 How Families Can Use It 18:20 Wrap Up and Next Reading   Download the Immanuel Kids Daily Devotional: https://immanuel-church-ky.cls.co/Rjbn

  2. Aug 19

    What Bible Translation Should I Read?

    The Immanuel New Testament Challenge podcast launches as a weekly show designed to support participants reading through the New Testament with discussion, common questions, and guests. In this opening episode, Pastor Wesley and Pastor Mike address the question of what Bible translation to use. They explain that Scripture was written in Hebrew and Greek and describe translation philosophies on a continuum from more word-for-word (e.g., ESV, NASB) to more readability-focused (e.g., NLT), with NIV and CSB in the middle. They note comparing translations can help in study and application, and encourage listeners not to let finding the “perfect” Bible become an obstacle to reading 00:00 Immanuel New Testament Challenge — Bible Translations 03:19 Translation Philosophies Explained 05:44 Comparing Translations in Practice 09:53 Which Translation Is Right for You? 11:29 Closing & Sign-off Digging Deeper: https://www.logos.com/grow/best-bible-translation/

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Join us for the New Testament Challenge, a weekly podcast designed to help you stay engaged as we read through the New Testament together. Through short, practical conversations with pastors, ministry leaders, and people from our church, we’ll explore what we’re reading, answer common questions, and hear how God is using Scripture to make us more mature disciples of Jesus.

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