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A daily Bible podcast that brings Scripture into everyday life. We walk through the wisdom and teachings of the Bible, sharing practical insight and honest conversations about how God’s Word shapes the way we live, think, and follow Jesus each day.

  1. 15H AGO ·  VIDEO

    What God Says When You Feel Burned Out (Overcoming Spiritual Exhaustion)

    Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he reflects on Elijah’s moment of burnout in 1 Kings 19. After a dramatic victory, Elijah is exhausted and discouraged—God meets him first with care (sleep, food, rest), then with a quiet word, restored perspective, and a next step. This short devotion offers hope for anyone feeling depleted: God notices your weariness, addresses the physical, speaks gently, and guides forward. Read — Read 1 Kings 19. Notice how God responds to Elijah’s exhaustion before calling him to action. Reflect — Ask: Am I mistaking physical exhaustion for spiritual failure? Where might God be inviting me to rest before resuming ministry or work? Respond — Prayer: Father, You see where we are exhausted. Restore us, give us rest, speak gently to our hearts, remind us we are not alone, and give us a next step. In Jesus’ name, amen. Reveal — Share this passage or a short note with someone who seems worn out. Offer a practical act of care (a meal, a listening ear, or a prayer) and point them to God’s presence and the next small step. Elijah burnout, 1 Kings 19, Braden Pedersen, Back to the Bible Daily, spiritual exhaustion, Christian devotion, Bible reading, devotional, rest and renewal, God’s whisper, faith encouragement, pastoral care, devotional prayer

    5 min

  2. 1D AGO ·  VIDEO

    You Are Already Accepted by Christ (Don't Miss This)

    Braden Pedersen explores Ephesians 2:8–9 to explain what grace really is — unearned favor, a gift from God that removes the need to earn acceptance. This short devotional shows how grace changes our daily motivation (from proving ourselves to living from acceptance) and encourages obedience out of joy, not performance. Read — Read Ephesians 2:8–9. Optionally read the whole of Ephesians 2 to see the context. Reflect — Ask: Where am I trying to earn God’s approval? Meditate on “it is not your own doing; it is the gift of God” for 3–5 minutes and notice thoughts of performance vs acceptance. Respond — Prayer: Father, thank You for the gift of grace. Help me stop striving for approval and live from the acceptance I have in Christ. Teach me to obey out of gratitude, not fear. Amen. Reveal — Share Ephesians 2:8–9 with one person this week and tell them in one sentence how grace has changed you; offer to pray for them or serve them as a practical demonstration of God’s gift. grace, Ephesians 2:8–9, salvation by grace, gift of God, faith not works, Braden Pedersen, Back to the Bible Daily, Christian daily devotional, Christian encouragement, live from acceptance, gospel truth

    5 min

  3. 2D AGO ·  VIDEO

    What Jesus Says When You’re Exhausted

    Feeling worn out—physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually? In this Back to the Bible Daily devotion, host Braden Pedersen centers us on Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28–30 (ESV): “Come to me… and I will give you rest.” He gently reminds listeners that rest for the soul isn’t found in escaping responsibility but in coming closer to Christ and learning to carry life’s burdens with Him. Short, encouraging, and practical, this episode helps you slow down, receive rest, and reframe how you bear the weight you’ve been carrying. Read: Read Matthew 11:28–30 slowly, aloud if possible. Reflect: Ask yourself—What burdens am I carrying that I’ve tried to solve alone? How would my day change if I truly “came to Jesus” with them? Respond: Prayer—Father, You see where we are tired. Draw us to Jesus, teach us to rest in Him, and give our souls the rest only You can provide. Amen. Reveal: Share the verse or this devotion with someone who’s exhausted; offer to pray with them or show rest by inviting a friend to pause, pray, or read the passage together. Matthew 11:28-30, Come to Me, rest for your soul, spiritual rest, Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen, daily devotion, Christian encouragement, Bible meditation, yoke easy burden light, Christian devotional, scripture reflection, prayer for rest, gospel encouragement

    4 min

  4. 3D AGO ·  VIDEO

    The Danger of Comparison in the Social Media Age

    Join Braden Pedersen for a short, powerful devotional unpacking what the Bible says about comparison through Galatians 6:4–5. Braden explains how comparison quietly shifts your perspective—making you feel behind, inferior, or even superior—and how Scripture redirects you to own your calling and bear your own load. This episode offers a fresh, practical way to move from distraction and discontent to clarity and peace by focusing on faithfulness to what God has given you. Read — Read Galatians 6:4–5. Let the words about testing your own work and bearing your own load sit with you. Reflect — Ask: Where have I been measuring my life against others? How is comparison affecting my faith, obedience, and joy? Respond — Short prayer: Father, forgive our comparisons. Refocus our hearts on the work You’ve given us. Help us be faithful to our calling and find peace in Your purpose. In Jesus’ name, amen. Reveal — Share this truth with one person today: admit a moment you compared yourself, encourage them to consider their own calling, and pray together for faithfulness instead of comparison. Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen, Galatians 6:4-5, comparison, comparison trap, social media comparison, Christian devotional, daily devotional, Bible study, spiritual growth, Christian living, faith, obedience, peace, bearing your own load, Scripture reflection, devotional prayer

    5 min

  5. 4D AGO ·  VIDEO

    What to Do When God Feels Far Away

    Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily for a brief, encouraging devotional about spiritual dryness rooted in Psalm 42:1–2. If you’ve ever opened Scripture and felt nothing, this episode gently reframes that dryness—not as failure but as an invitation to turn toward God, deepen your hunger, and root your faith in truth rather than feelings. Practical encouragement to open Scripture, pray, and remain faithful even when God feels distant. Read: Read Psalm 42:1–2 (ESV): “As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.” Reflect: Ask yourself, “Do I feel thirsty or full?” Notice the psalmist’s honest longing—dryness can reveal deeper need rather than defeat. Consider where you might be settling for surface-level faith. Respond: Short prayer — “Lord, I feel dry—but I still come to You. Draw me near, deepen my hunger for Your presence, and strengthen my faith. In Jesus’ name, amen.” Reveal: Share Psalm 42:1–2 and your simple prayer with a friend or family member. Offer to pray together or tell one person how this season is shaping your hunger for God so you can both lean in. Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen, spiritual dryness, Psalm 42, daily devotional, Christian devotion, scripture meditation, faith encouragement, prayer, worship, feeling distant from God, devotional podcast, short devotional, Bible reading, reflect respond reveal

    4 min

  6. APR 10 ·  VIDEO

    When Faith Costs You Everything — Daniel 3

    Welcome to Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen. In this episode, Braden walks through the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3, highlighting what it looks like to have faith when obedience comes at a real cost. Faced with pressure to conform and the threat of a fiery furnace, these men refused to compromise, choosing faithfulness over safety. Be encouraged to stand firm in your faith, resist compromise, and trust God in every circumstance—even when the outcome is uncertain. Read — Read Daniel 3:16–27 and notice the courage and conviction of these three men. Reflect — Ask: Where am I feeling pressure to compromise my faith? What would it look like to trust God’s character over my desired outcome? Respond — Father, give me courage to stand firm when faith costs something. Help me trust You not only for deliverance, but in the middle of difficulty. Strengthen my faith to rest in who You are. Amen. Reveal — Share this story with someone who is facing pressure or uncertainty. Encourage them with the truth that God is present even in the fire and worthy of trust in every outcome. faith under pressure, Daniel 3, Shadrach Meshach Abednego, courage, obedience, trust God, fiery furnace, standing firm, Christian faith, trials, God’s presence, perseverance, Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen, daily devotional

    6 min

  7. APR 9 ·  VIDEO

    Am I Enough? What the Bible Actually Says About Us

    Welcome to Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen. In this episode Braden unpacks the Bible’s answer to the question “Am I enough?” by walking through Romans 3:23–24 and Romans 5:1. He explains justification as a legal declaration—how Christ’s righteousness is credited to us, guilt taken by Him, and peace with God secured. Listen to be encouraged out of performance-based faith and into the freedom and steady obedience that flows from being declared righteous in Christ. Read — Read Romans 3:23–24 and Romans 5:1 slowly and aloud today. Reflect — Ask: Where am I trying to earn God’s approval? How would living as “declared righteous” change one decision I face this week? Respond — Short prayer: Father, thank You for the gift of justification through Jesus. Help me rest in Your finished work, live from that security, and show gratitude in my actions. Amen. Reveal — Share the “great exchange” with one person this week: explain how Christ took our sin and credited us His righteousness, offer to pray with them, or read Romans 3:23–24 together as a simple way to point someone to the gospel. justification, grace, Romans 3:23-24, Romans 5:1, peace with God, gospel, salvation, Braden Pedersen, Back to the Bible Daily, daily devotional, Christian devotion, faith, legal declaration, great exchange, spiritual assurance

    5 min

  8. APR 8 ·  VIDEO

    When the Christian Life Feels Exhausting

    Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily for a short, encouraging devotion rooted in Hebrews 12:1–2. If your faith feels more like endurance than inspiration today, this episode reframes the Christian life as a race God has set before you—one that calls you to lay aside what slows you and fix your eyes on Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith. Practical, hope-filled, and scripture-centered, this message helps you move from comparison and distraction into faithful, sustained obedience. Read: Read Hebrews 12:1–2 slowly and aloud. Reflect: Ask: What “weights” are slowing my walk with Christ? How would my daily choices change if I ran the race God set before me, not someone else’s? Respond: Short prayer — Lord, help me lay aside what slows me, fix my eyes on Jesus, and run the race you’ve given me with endurance. Amen. Reveal: Share Hebrews 12:1–2 and one honest struggle with a friend or small group; offer to pray together and encourage one another to remove a specific weight this week. Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen, Hebrews 12, run with endurance, Christian devotional, daily devotion, Bible reflection, spiritual endurance, look to Jesus, lay aside weights, Christian encouragement, faith-building, short devotion, prayer, scripture meditation

    4 min
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A daily Bible podcast that brings Scripture into everyday life. We walk through the wisdom and teachings of the Bible, sharing practical insight and honest conversations about how God’s Word shapes the way we live, think, and follow Jesus each day.

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