Believe & Speak Shawna Marie Bryant

Why do some people read the Bible every day?

How could something written thousands of years ago be useful now?

What makes Bible study worthwhile?

After decades of reading the Bible, I’ve become convinced that God uses the Bible to prepare and equip me. If you let Him, God will use the Bible to prepare and equip you too.

This episode covers 3 great reasons to make a habit of reading the Bible:







God inspired every word in the Bible.

The Bible teaches us what is true and right.

The Bible corrects us when we’re wrong.







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This week's scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

My husband and I are both preacher’s kids. AKA PKs. We both grew up in church, but our experiences were very different. And so was our understanding of God. I knew Him as a loving Father who had good plans for me and wanted what was best for me. My husband on the other hand came to know God as a condescending, mean judge who would send you to hell for the slightest moral failure.

If you were raised with the fear that you might lose your salvation, then you’ll find comfort in this declaration of truth straight from the book of Romans: Nothing can separate me from God’s love.

The Apostle Paul had a message for the ancient church in Rome that’s every bit as true for anyone who believes in Jesus today. Stick with me to find out whether Christians can lose their salvation as I share truth from Romans 8:35-39.

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This week's scripture: Romans 8:35-39

If you’re going through a hard time right now and you’re wondering if God is punishing you, then I’ve got good news! God is not mad at you. He loves you.

Maybe you’ve made wrong choices, maybe you think you deserve punishment, but God is known for His mercy and grace.

Grace = receiving the favor and blessings we don’t deserve.

Mercy = not getting the punishment we do deserve.

I’ve learned that my struggles aren’t because God is mad at me. God allows hardship as a form of discipline, and God disciplines me for my good.

Today we’re going to look at what Hebrews 12 says about enduring hardship and we’ll learn 3 reasons God’s discipline is NOT about punishment.

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This week's scripture: Hebrews 12:7-11

Did you know believers in Jesus can come against evil with a simple prayer? We can actually pray evil away! Do you know how to pray evil out of your life? If you have been under demonic attack and want to know how to stand firm when spiritual warfare rages around you, you’ll learn what you need to know from my 3-part series based on Ephesians 6:11-18. This is part 3 of 3.

For resources to help you in the fight visit: Praying-Scripture.pdf (shawnamariebryant.com)

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This week's scripture: Ephesians 6:16-18

Have you been under demonic attack? Do you want to know how to stand firm when spiritual warfare rages around you?

If you’re a Holy Spirit-filled believer in Jesus, then you’ve got what it takes to stand firm.

For resources to help you in the fight visit: Praying Scripture

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This week's scripture: Ephesians 6:11, 14-15

The devil is hellbent on your destruction. He hates everything God loves, and God loves you deeply. That’s why He made sure you have exactly what you need to stand against the devil’s schemes.

Do you know what you need in order to stand?

Learning how to take your stand starts with knowing who your real enemy is. To fight strategically, you must understand that the spiritual influences of evil are at the root of every battle.

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This week's scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3