Connect with Skip Heitzig Podcast
Connect with Skip Heitzig Podcast offers daily Bible teaching from Skip Heitzig, covering both topical studies and verse-by-verse exposition. The podcast presents the Word of God in a contemporary, relaxed, and relevant format.
Episodes
When Holiness Meets Hostility - Part A
Faith is not neutral. It’s a powerful and dynamic force that changes behavior (if it is genuine faith). Unbelief is also a powerful force, and when believers try to live out their faith in an unbelieving environment, there are some predictable and unavoidable results. Let’s consider four truths from Peter’s pen that will be helpful when God’s holy people meet up with a hostile world.
Philippians 1:1-14 - Part A
Pastor Skip explains how Paul stayed faithful to God’s calling even when suffering and hardship stood in the way.
Lessons from a City in Shambles - Part B
Pastor Skip shares what real prayer looks like and why prayer is as vital to your faith as breathing is to your body.
Lessons from a City in Shambles - Part A
Pastor Skip looks at what the rise and fall of Jerusalem can teach us about the future of our nation.
How to Backslide - Part B
Pastor Skip explains why caring for your soul, mind, and body is not selfish—it’s good stewardship before God.
How to Backslide - Part A
Pastor Skip warns about the dangers of neglecting Scripture and why God’s truth is essential for spiritual health.
How to Attract Flies - Part B
The old saying "You catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar" fits perfectly with Peter's letter. He's been telling Christians how to live in plain view of the unbelieving world. Now he goes into the church and tells us how to treat each other. It's his hope that an exhibition of real, Christian love will provide a base of satisfying fellowship for us and attract unbelievers. But how?
How to Worship When You Come to Church - Part 2 - Part B
Pastor Skip explains how trusting and worshiping God brings strength, joy, and even healing into your life.
How to Worship When You Come to Church - Part 2 - Part A
Pastor Skip shares why gratitude and thanksgiving are essential parts of true worship.
How to Worship When You Come to Church - Part 1 - Part B
Pastor Skip explains how worship music reinforces biblical truth and helps carry God’s Word into your everyday life.
How to Worship When You Come to Church - Part 1 - Part A
Pastor Skip reveals why worship is more than music or a church service—it’s meant to become your lifestyle.
That’s Life in the Big City! - Part B
Pastor Skip highlights the importance of serving others and why ministry has always been about people serving people.
How to Attract Flies - Part A
The old saying "You catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar" fits perfectly with Peter's letter. He's been telling Christians how to live in plain view of the unbelieving world. Now he goes into the church and tells us how to treat each other. It's his hope that an exhibition of real, Christian love will provide a base of satisfying fellowship for us and attract unbelievers. But how?
That’s Life in the Big City! - Part A
Pastor Skip shares why some places carry deep spiritual significance—and what made Jerusalem the holy city.
First Things First - Part B
Pastor Skip explains why church still matters—and why believers were never meant to follow Jesus alone.
First Things First - Part A
Pastor Skip challenges you to move beyond lip service and put God back at the center of your life.
A Nation That Prays Together Stays Together - Part B
Pastor Skip explains why confession is one of the most important parts of a healthy relationship with God.
A Nation That Prays Together Stays Together - Part A
Pastor Skip unpacks five powerful elements of prayer that can deepen your relationship with God.
The Four-Sided Fortress of a Husband’s Love - Part B
If life is to be rock solid, then family relationships—especially marriage—must be rock solid. No wonder Peter speaks to husbands after addressing wives. In his directive toward submission, he addresses citizens (and not government officials); he addresses servants (and not their masters). But when it comes to the home, he addresses both wives and husbands. Let's consider how a husband's love can
The Transformation of a Nation - Part B
Pastor Skip shares why reading through the whole Bible brings spiritual balance and health to your life.
The Transformation of a Nation - Part A
Pastor Skip explains why spiritual depth matters more than flashy distractions—and how God’s Word can transform a nation from the inside out.
Promise Keeper - Part B
Pastor Skip shares why you can trust God’s promises even when life feels uncertain—and how faith grows when you remember that God always keeps His word.
Promise Keeper - Part A
Pastor Skip shows you why God’s promises always have a purpose and a timeline—and how you can trust Him to bring them to completion.
Finished but Still Fighting - Part B
Pastor Skip explains the difference between simply stopping and truly finishing—and how God completes His work with purpose in your life.
The Four-Sided Fortress of a Husband’s Love - Part A
If life is to be rock solid, then family relationships—especially marriage—must be rock solid. No wonder Peter speaks to husbands after addressing wives. In his directive toward submission, he addresses citizens (and not government officials); he addresses servants (and not their masters). But when it comes to the home, he addresses both wives and husbands. Let's consider how a husband's love can
Finished but Still Fighting - Part A
Pastor Skip reminds you that God finishes what He starts—and why you can trust Him to complete His work in your life.
Focused in the Face of Distraction - Part B
Pastor Skip challenges you to stand firm in your calling—and not give in to fear, pressure, or compromise.
Focused in the Face of Distraction - Part A
Pastor Skip reveals how distraction can derail your spiritual growth—and why staying focused is essential to finishing well.
Complainers in Our Midst - Part B
Pastor Skip defines what it really means to fear the Lord—and how a healthy reverence for God leads to a deeper relationship with Him.
Complainers in Our Midst - Part A
Pastor Skip explains why complaining makes problems worse—and how choosing a different response can transform your mindset.
The Irresistible Beauty of a Tender Heart - Part B
The most attractive people in the world are those who display depth of character and pleasant personalities. Solomon insisted that “[outward] beauty is passing” (Proverbs 31:30). As Peter speaks to a common issue in the early church (Christian wives married to unbelieving husbands), he also gives us three marks of a tenderhearted woman: in her actions, attitudes, and admiration.
A Shovel and a Sword - Part B
Pastor Skip shares how serving others with love opens the door to real impact—and helps your city experience God’s goodness.
A Shovel and a Sword - Part A
Pastor Skip explains why building something meaningful for God requires both commitment and courage—and how to stay strong in the fight.
Why Serving God Is So Hard - Part B
Pastor Skip shows you the right response to spiritual attack—and why talking to God is far more powerful than focusing on the enemy.
Why Serving God Is So Hard - Part A
Pastor Skip prepares you for opposition when you step out to serve God—and why resistance can actually be a sign you’re making an impact.
Working Together - Part B
Pastor Skip explains how your everyday work can be an act of worship—and how living with integrity brings glory to God.
The Irresistible Beauty of a Tender Heart - Part A
The most attractive people in the world are those who display depth of character and pleasant personalities. Solomon insisted that “[outward] beauty is passing” (Proverbs 31:30). As Peter speaks to a common issue in the early church (Christian wives married to unbelieving husbands), he also gives us three marks of a tenderhearted woman: in her actions, attitudes, and admiration.
Working Together - Part A
Pastor Skip shows you how God brings order into your life—and how following Him leads to stability instead of chaos.
How to Fix a Problem - Part B
Pastor Skip shares what true leadership looks like—and why God’s work is never meant to be done alone.
How to Fix a Problem - Part A
Pastor Skip challenges you to face problems head on—and explains why lasting change requires the willingness to go the distance.
Finding Your Purpose in Life - Part B
Pastor Skip shows you why God’s promises still stand—even after failure—and how He continues to work out His plan in your life.
Finding Your Purpose in Life - Part A
Pastor Skip explains why waiting on God is never wasted time—and how His timing is always perfect.
You Remind Me of Someone - Part B
Whom do you remind people of? At work or in society at large, is it evident that you are a Christ-follower? Jesus is always our supreme example for how to live a godly life in an ungodly world. Peter told us that we should submit to government as well as to management, and now he tells us why we should—because Jesus did and He's the one we follow.
Loving Your City - Part B
Pastor Skip reveals how knowing God’s Word gives you confidence in prayer—and helps you trust that God always keeps His promises.
Loving Your City - Part A
Pastor Skip begins a new series and shows you how loving your city starts with asking the right questions—and seeing opportunities to make a difference for God’s glory.
Ephesians 6:10-24 - Part C
Pastor Skip explains the full picture of your salvation—past, present, and future—and how that truth gives you lasting hope.
Ephesians 6:10-24 - Part B
Pastor Skip shows you how to stand strong in spiritual warfare by putting on the armor God has given you to withstand the enemy.
Ephesians 6:10-24 - Part A
Pastor Skip shares how following Christ brings both deep peace and real spiritual battle—and why both can exist in your life at the same time.
You Remind Me of Someone - Part A
Whom do you remind people of? At work or in society at large, is it evident that you are a Christ-follower? Jesus is always our supreme example for how to live a godly life in an ungodly world. Peter told us that we should submit to government as well as to management, and now he tells us why we should—because Jesus did and He's the one we follow.
Ephesians 5:21-6:15 - Part C
Pastor Skip helps you understand that your ministry isn’t limited to church—and why your present location may be the very place God has called you to serve Him full time.
Ephesians 5:21-6:15 - Part B
Pastor Skip explains why a healthy marriage is more than a blessing at home—it’s also a witness to the world and worth every effort to strengthen.
Ephesians 5:21-6:15 - Part A
Pastor Skip helps you see how your faith is meant to shape your closest relationships—at home, in marriage, with your children, and even in the workplace.
Ephesians 5:1-21 - Part C
Pastor Skip shows you that God will direct your steps as you walk with an open heart—and why understanding His will doesn’t require a formula as much as a willing spirit.
Ephesians 5:1-21 - Part B
Pastor Skip explains that God sees everything—your actions, your words, and even what no one else knows—and why walking in the light changes the way you live.
Take This Job and Love It - Part B
I want to make you a promise today: If you can learn and master the four principles in our text, your job will never be the same. The tedium, tension, and labor will give way to a higher motive that will bring authentic joy and deep satisfaction. As Peter addresses slaves in the ancient Roman world, let?s apply it to a much more modern and humane situation?your place of employment.
Ephesians 5:1-21 - Part A
Pastor Skip helps you see that the body of Christ is strongest when each believer brings their unique calling and gifts into the life of the church.
Ephesians 4:17-32 - Part C
Pastor Skip examines why refusing to change grieves the Holy Spirit—and what that reveals about who the Holy Spirit truly is.
Ephesians 4:17-32 - Part B
Pastor Skip shows you why putting off the old life and putting on the new is meant to be visible—and how a changed life can become a powerful witness to others.
Ephesians 4:17-32 - Part A
Pastor Skip explains why a worthy walk is marked by humility and unity—and how that shapes the way you live with other believers.
Ephesians 4:1-16 - Part C
Pastor Skip helps you see that God has equipped you for a spiritual purpose—and why it’s right to embrace the gifts He’s given you.
Take This Job and Love It - Part A
I want to make you a promise today: If you can learn and master the four principles in our text, your job will never be the same. The tedium, tension, and labor will give way to a higher motive that will bring authentic joy and deep satisfaction. As Peter addresses slaves in the ancient Roman world, let?s apply it to a much more modern and humane situation?your place of employment.
Ephesians 4:1-16 - Part B
Pastor Skip helps you understand how unity and individuality work together in the body of Christ—and why God has given you gifts that matter.
Ephesians 4:1-16 - Part A
Pastor Skip shows you that your spiritual walk was never meant to be lived in isolation—and why walking worthy means walking humbly with other believers.
Ephesians 3 - Part C
Pastor Skip examines what it means for Jesus not only to live in you—but to feel at home in your heart.
Ephesians 3 - Part B
Pastor Skip explains why seeing your life under the sovereign control of God is one of the most freeing ways you can live—no matter what comes your way.
Ephesians 3 - Part A
Pastor Skip helps you see that in Christ, old divisions lose their power—and why your truest identity is not in any label but in being a follower of Jesus.
The World’s Hardest Activity - Part B
Some people are just gifted at music or naturally talented with their hands. Others find that sports come easy, while others can perform math functions with total ease. But there is something that practically everyone finds difficult and that is submission. To abdicate our will to that of another, even for the sake of order and peace, is extremely tough. But there are higher goals and loftier purp
Ephesians 2 - Part C
Pastor Skip explains how Christ has torn down every barrier between you and God—so you can draw near and experience real intimacy with Him.
Ephesians 2 - Part B
Pastor Skip shows you that God has already prepared a purpose for your life—and how He wants to express His heart to the world through you.
Ephesians 2 - Part A
Pastor Skip examines what the Bible really means by human depravity—and helps you see why apart from Christ, you are more spiritually lost than you may realize.
Ephesians 1:12-2:7 - Part C
Pastor Skip helps you understand the difference between stumbling in sin and choosing it deliberately—and why that distinction matters in understanding your heart before God.
Ephesians 1:12-2:7 - Part B
Pastor Skip explains why the church is still central to God’s plan—and why distancing yourself from it means missing something God deeply values.
The World’s Hardest Activity - Part A
Some people are just gifted at music or naturally talented with their hands. Others find that sports come easy, while others can perform math functions with total ease. But there is something that practically everyone finds difficult and that is submission. To abdicate our will to that of another, even for the sake of order and peace, is extremely tough. But there are higher goals and loftier purp
Ephesians 1:12-2:7 - Part A
Pastor Skip helps you see how your life should leave a clear impression of who you belong to—and why people ought to be able to see that you are truly His.
Ephesians 1:1-14 - Part C
Today you’ll discover God’s ultimate plan for history: that one day every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord—and how that hope can anchor your faith today.
Ephesians 1:1-14 - Part B
Pastor Skip explores one of the most breathtaking spiritual blessings in Scripture—that God chose you before the foundation of the world—and what that stunning truth reveals about His love.
Ephesians 1:1-14 - Part A
Today you’ll see how the gospel turned Ephesus upside down—and why the message of Jesus still has the power to transform even the most spiritually resistant cultures today.
Help! I Don’t Know How to Share My Faith - Part B
Pastor Skip encourages you to share your faith with confidence—reminding you that your job is to plant the seed, and God is the One who makes it grow in the hearts of those who hear.
Maximum Impact - Part B
How can Christ-followers make the most meaningful impact on the unbelieving world? That was in Peter's mind when he wrote this letter to scattered believers facing hostility from their neighbors. Four principles that transcend time stand out here; these will encourage us and empower us as we seek to influence our world for Christ and leave a lasting impression.
Help! I Don’t Know How to Share My Faith - Part A
Pastor Skip explains why genuine evangelism doesn’t start with memorizing a script—it starts with compassion. When you care, you’ll share, and God will work through your faithfulness.
