The Chara Project Podcast
The Chara Project podcast is for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter their faith background. The team regularly helps listeners build confidence in studying the Bible on their own and with their neighbors. Each episode complements content found on the project's website.
Episodes
Ep. 134 | What happened between the Old and New Testament?
What happened in the 400 years between the Old Testament and the New Testament? This often-overlooked era—known as the Intertestamental Period or the Silent Period—bridges the gap between the books of Malachi and Matthew and helps explain the world Jesus entered.Join the The Chara Project team, as they walk through the major historical events that shaped the political, cultural, and religious land
Ep. 133 | Covenants in the Bible
If you’ve read any part of the Bible, you’ve probably seen the word covenant come up. But what is a covenant? Why are they so important in the Bible? Join the The Chara Project team as they unpack one of the most important themes in the entire Bible: God’s covenants with humanity. From Genesis to the life of Jesus, the Bible tells a unified story of God making promises to His people—and faithfully
Ep. 132 | The Story of the Bible: Letters
Join The Chara Project as they close out the Story of the Bible series by diving into the rich, deeply practical final era: the New Testament Letters. These 22 books—Romans through Revelation—were written by early church leaders to real communities navigating faith, identity, and life as a follower of Jesus in a complicated world. And their message still speaks with surprising clarity today.You’ll
Ep. 131 | The Story of the Bible: Early Church
Join The Chara Project as they take you into the powerful, fast-moving story in the seventh era of the Story of the Bible—the Early Church era—found in the book of Acts. If the Gospels show us Jesus’ life and ministry, Acts shows what happened next… and how an unlikely group of ordinary people, empowered by the Holy Spirit, carried the message of Jesus from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.You’l
Ep. 130 | The Story of the Bible: Savior
Join The Chara Project team as they journey into the sixth era of the Story of the Bible—and unpack the most pivotal moment in the entire Biblical story—the arrival of the long-awaited Savior. After tracing the Old Testament’s anticipation of a coming Rescuer, the episode steps into the New Testament and explores how Jesus fulfills the promises, prophecies, and patterns that pointed to Him.You’ll
Ep. 129 | The Story of the Bible: Exile
Join The Chara Project as they journey into the fifth era of the Story of the Bible—the Exile, one of the most dramatic and transformative eras in the entire biblical story found throughout the prophetic books of the Old Testament. If you’ve ever wondered how the people of God ended up scattered across empires, why prophets like Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel sound the way they do, or how this peri
Ep. 128 | The Story of the Bible: Kingdoms
Join The Chara Project as they journey into the fourth era of the Story of the Bible—the Kingdom era—one of the most dramatic and complicated sections in the Biblical story spanning Joshua through 2 Chronicles. Following the Exodus era following the Israelites out of Egypt, this era traces their move into the Promised Land, their battles with deeply corrupt nations, and their struggle to remain fa
Ep. 127 | The Story of the Bible: Exodus
Join The Chara Project as they journey into the third era of the Story of the Bible—the Exodus, covering the powerful story found in Exodus through Deuteronomy. After zooming in on one remarkable family (the Israelites) in the Patriarchs, we trace this same family’s journey 400 years later, as they multiply in Egypt, fall under oppression, and are miraculously delivered through Moses—a reluctant l
Ep. 126 | The Story of the Bible: Patriarchs
In this episode, join The Chara Project as they journey into the second era of the Story of the Bible—the Patriarchs (Genesis 12–50). After the sweeping overview of Creation, the Bible zooms in on one remarkable family through whom God will unfold His rescue plan for humanity.Walk with Abraham as God calls him out of his homeland, establishes a covenant of blessing, and asks him to trust beyond wh
p. 125 | The Story of the Bible: Creation
Step into the opening pages of the Bible as The Chara Project team does a deep dive into the Story of the Bible. In this episode, they explore the Creation era (Genesis 1–11) and uncover the foundational truths that shape the entire biblical narrative.Together, they unpack who God is, why He created the world, and what it means that humanity was made in His image. You’ll hear how God brings order
Ep. 124 | The Story of the Bible
What if the Bible isn’t a collection of disconnected stories—but one unified story pointing to Jesus from beginning to end?In this episode, The Chara Project team walks through the entire storyline of the Bible—cover to cover—in a clear, compelling, and accessible way. Whether you’re brand-new to the Bible or you’ve been reading it for years, this conversation will help you see how every era, char
Ep. 123 | Chara Project Ministry Update 2025
As a nonprofit, every year the Chara Project hosts a ministry update to go behind the scenes and take a heartfelt look at how God has been at work through our growing community. Instead of a live virtual event, this year’s update comes in podcast form, packed with reflections on what God has done and where He’s leading next.Over the past six years, The Chara Project has continued to empower people
Ep. 122 | How to Determine if a Bible Passage is Literal or Figurative
Have you ever heard someone say that the Bible was meant to be read “literally”? Yet the Bible is filled with language that is figurative and symbolic in nature. So, how are we really supposed to decipher between what text is to be taken literally versus figuratively?Join the Chara Project team as they explore how to discern literal versus figurative language in the Bible. They provide practical g
Ep. 121 | How to Determine Cultural vs Timeless Bible Passages
Ever wondered if a Bible verse applies to your life today or was meant for its ancient audience? Maybe you've asked yourself, “Well, that’s fine for them back in Biblical times, but does that really apply to me today?” You're not alone in asking this question - it's actually a VERY common question and not always the easiest to answer.Join the Chara Project team as they dive into the
Ep. 120 | How to (Carefully) Leverage AI for Bible Study
Curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT can transform your Bible study? In this culturally relevant episode, The Chara Project team explores safe and effective ways to use artificial intelligence to enhance your engagement with the Bible. Discover how AI can simplify research, spark insightful questions, and uncover historical context, making Bible study more approachable
Ep. 119 | How We Got the Bible
Probably one of the most common questions people have when they start exploring the Bible is “How did we get the Bible?” Often, there are a few questions behind that question, like "Where did the Bible come from?", "How do we know what we’re reading is the same as what was originally written?", "How was the Bible preserved and passed down over thousands of years?", or
Ep. 118 | What is the Bible?
What is the Bible? This is a question many ask, as the Bible is a pretty large book that can feel overwhelming at first glance. Join the Chara Project team as they unpack the Bible's purpose, its layout, and what story it tells. Along the way, the team will discuss how the Bible isn't one book, but 66 books broken into two parts - the Old and New Testaments, and how it tells the story of
Ep. 117 | Bible Impact Stories: From Playground to Pastor (Lynfield Hines)
Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.Join the Chara Project team as they interview long-time friend Lynfield Hines, a pastor for more than twenty years. Driven by a deep family legacy of faith, Lynfie
Ep. 116 | Bible Impact Stories: Finding the Bible's Purpose (Bruce Juhlin)
Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.Join the Chara Project team as they interview Bruce Juhlin, a long-time friend and board member of The Chara Project. Bruce shares his unique journey of coming to
Ep. 115 | Bible Impact Stories: From Trauma into Trust (Ashley Readenour)
Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.Join the Chara Project team as they interview Ashley Readenour, a long-time Bible study friend of Sarah and Heather's. Ashley shares her journey from a childh
Ep. 114 | Bible Impact Stories: Saved by Cartoon Jesus (Kass Wessman)
Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.Join the Chara Project team as they interview Kass Wessman who shares how as an adult, a children’s storybook Bible first introduced her to Jesus—and how its messa
Ep. 113 | Bible Impact Stories: From Bandmate to Believer (Mike Bell)
Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.Join the Chara Project team as they interview Mike Bell, a pastor at South Mountain Community Church in Utah and Executive Director of Healing Nations. Mike's
Ep. 112 | Bible Impact Stories: From Homeless to Hopeful (Terresa Wood)
Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.Join the Chara Project team as they interview Terresa Wood from the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake City, Utah. From living on the streets to having her heart captured
Ep. 111 | Bible Impact Stories: What God Taught An Atheist (Ren Richardson)
Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.Join the Chara Project team as they interview Ren Richardson, whose faith journey took him from religion to atheism to discovering the gospel message in the Bible.
Ep. 110 | How to Study Apocalyptic Literature of the Bible
As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and woul
Ep. 109 | How to Study Letters in the Bible
As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and woul
Ep. 108 | How to Study Parables in the Bible
As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and woul
Ep. 107 | How to Study Gospels in the Bible
As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and woul
Ep. 106 | How to Study Wisdom Literature in the Bible
As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and woul
Ep. 105 | How to Study Poetry in the Bible
As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and woul
Ep. 104 | How to Study Narrative in the Bible
As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and woul
Ep. 103 | How to Study the Law in the Bible
As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and woul
Ep. 102 | Trusting God's Character in the New Year
As we enter into the New Year, we can often set New Year's resolutions - incorporating good habits, shedding bad habits and overall having a renewed mind as we start a new calendar year. At The Chara Project, our prayer for you this New Year, is that you can know and understand God and His character from studying His Word, so that you trust Him more deeply. Join the Chara Project team as they
Ep. 101 | 6 Tips for Keeping Your Eyes on Jesus in the New Year
As we enter into the New Year, we can often set New Year's resolutions - incorporating good habits, shedding bad habits and overall having a renewed mind as we start a new calendar year. Our prayer for you this New Year, stems from Hebrews 12:1-2, that says, "let us lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, k
Ep. 100 | Christmas Edition: Prophecies of Jesus' Birth
We've been studying Biblical prophesy a lot this year, and what better way to highlight the reason for Christmas than through a few Old Testament prophecies that point to Jesus' birth. Join the Chara Project team, as they focus on 3 types of Old Testament prophecies that are highlighted in Matthew’s gospel account of the Christmas story: the lineage of the Messiah, the nature of the Mess
Ep. 99 | Thanksgiving Edition: Thanksgiving in the Bible
In the month of November, as we near the holiday of Thanksgiving, we often take time to recognize what we're thankful for. But what does the Bible says about Thanksgiving? Join the Chara Project team, as they do a topical study on the word Thanksgiving and find out how the Bible gives a lot of examples of WHY we should be thankful and INSTRUCTION on how and when to be thankful. This episode w
Ep. 98 | 10 Reasons Jesus is Greater Than Jonah
As you study the book of Jonah, you will likely come across a verse in Matthew 12:41, where Jesus refers to Himself, saying that “something greater than Jonah is here.” What is Jesus really claiming in this moment?Join the Chara Project team as the team takes a closer look between Jesus and Jonah, uncovering 10 things they have in common, and 10 reasons why Jesus is greater than Jonah.This podcast
Ep. 97 | Studying Jonah 4
How do we study Jonah chapter 4? Up to this point in the book of Jonah, he had completed his mission and the Ninevites had repented. This is where the story seems to have a natural end. And yet we still have one more chapter left in the book of Jonah. In one of the oddest endings to a book in the Bible, we see a conversation unfold between Jonah and God that gives us insight into the heart of Jon
Ep. 96 | Studying Jonah 3
How do we study Jonah chapter 3? Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into the book of Jonah - not only uncovering how to study Jonah 3, but what interesting insights we can gain from the text. In this episode, the team will walk alongside Jonah as he finally turns back to preach to the city of Nineveh. They will uncover more details about Nineveh and get a front-row seat to their
Ep. 95 | Studying Jonah 2
How do we study Jonah chapter 2? Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into the book of Jonah - not only uncovering how to study Jonah 2, but what interesting insights we can gain from the text. If you’re in a place where you’re looking for more help when studying the book of Jonah, this is the spot for you. In this episode, the team takes a close-up look at Jonah’s poetic prayer -
Ep. 94 | Studying Jonah 1
How do we study Jonah chapter 1? Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into Jonah, discovering how to study the book chapter by chapter - starting with Jonah chapter 1. If you’re in a place where you’re looking for more help when studying the book of Jonah, this is the spot for you. In this episode, the team will uncover what is most helpful at the start of any book of the Bible: th
Ep. 93 | How to Study the Book of Jonah
Have you ever wanted to study Jonah, but didn't know where to start? While Jonah is one of the 17 prophecy books in the Old Testament, it reads differently from the others. It tells a narrative story of a reluctant servant who was pursued by a relentless God. So how do we study a prophecy book that doesn't look or act like all the other prophetic books? How should we approach the book of
Ep. 92 | How to Study Prophecy
When people first start studying the Bible, they often find the books of prophecy the most confusing or hard to understand. The last 17 books of the Old Testament are full of messages from God communicated through hand-selected prophets. The writings of these prophets used powerful imagery and language to communicate God’s messages to His people.Like most literary styles, prophecy would have been
Ep. 91 | Loving Your Neighbor: The Emmaus Disciples - How do I love my neighbor?
Sometimes engaging your neighbor can feel intimidating - especially if it’s around the Bible. What does loving my neighbor look like in practice? Who really is my neighbor? Jesus was the master at engaging with people in a meaningful way, and we can learn a lot from Him and His interactions with others, as we dive into God’s Word. Join the Chara Project team as they identify 7 tips we can learn f
Ep. 90 | Loving Your Neighbor: The Woman at the Well | How do I love my neighbor?
Sometimes engaging your neighbor can feel intimidating - especially if it’s around the Bible. What does loving my neighbor look like in practice? Who really is my neighbor? Jesus was the master at engaging with people in a meaningful way, and we can learn a lot from Him and His interactions with others, as we dive into God’s Word. Join the Chara Project team as they identify 8 tips we can learn f
Ep. 89 | Loving Your Neighbor: The Good Samaritan - Who is your Neighbor?
Sometimes engaging your neighbor can feel intimidating - especially if it’s around the Bible. What does loving my neighbor look like in practice? Who really is my neighbor? Jesus was the master at engaging with people in a meaningful way, and we can learn a lot from Him and His interactions with others, as we dive into God’s Word. Join the Chara Project team as they identify 7 tips we can learn f
Ep. 88 | How to Choose a Bible Translation
One of the most common questions we hear at The Chara Project is "How do I choose a Bible translation?" Maybe this is a question you've asked before as you have run across different versions of the Bible. Join the Chara Project team as they discuss why there are different Bible translations, what to expect when reading them, and where and when to access different translations. This
Ep. 87 | How to Choose a Study Bible
One of the most common questions we get at The Chara Project is "What Study Bible should I choose?" And we understand - picking out a Study Bible can feel overwhelming! Whether you've never owned a Study Bible, you're purchasing a Bible for a friend, or are just looking for a new Bible to add to your collection, this is the podcast for you. Join the Chara Project team, as they
Ep. 86 | What is a Study Bible?
Let’s face it, at times the Bible can be hard to understand! A good Study Bible, in a translation that you can easily read and understand, is one of the best tools for helping you understand and make sense of the Bible. But what exactly is a Study Bible? Join the Chara Project team as they explain Study Bibles, why they are important, and provide an inside look into the top six features in a Study
Ep. 85 | Bible Study Leader Guide: Tips to Lead a Bible Study
Are you a Bible Study leader? This episode is for you. Leading a Bible study has it's challenges, but leading with people who don’t share your beliefs can be even trickier. So, what is the key to being a good Bible study leader? With years of experience, The Chara Project has learned the pitfalls but also the tips and tricks on how to create a safe and loving environment around the Bible. Jo
Ep. 84 | Guest Episode | Real-Life Conversations Around Engaging Your Neighbor: Couples Edition
Meet the husbands of the Chara Project team. They have been not only supporting their wives behind the scenes of many years, but are both passionate about the Bible and have been actively engaged in doing Bible study with their neighbors. Join this laughter-filled episode as the couples share their experience around engaging neighbors, what they've learned along the way, and how they would en
Ep. 83 | Guest Episode | Real-Life Conversations Around Engaging Your Neighbor: Val Dowland
Meet Val Dowland, a long-time friend of the Chara Project team, who comes from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Join us as she shares her experience of entering Bible study for the first time, what she's learned along the way, and the tips she would suggest for those just starting to engage your neighbor. This is an episode you won't want to miss, as we get to hear a real
Ep. 82 | Part 2-The Neighbor Guide: 10 Tips to Build a Relationship with Your Neighbor (Part 2 of 2)
Want to know how to engage your neighbor in Bible Study? Entering into faith conversations and Bible study with people who don’t share your beliefs should be handled with care - but it's possible. For 10 remarkable years, God has graciously opened the Chara Project team’s hearts and homes to many new friends from a variety of backgrounds. They’ve experienced the pitfalls, and learned what it
Ep. 81 | Part1-The Neighbor Guide: 10 Tips to Build a Relationship with Your Neighbor (Part 1 of 2)
There are people interested in exploring the Bible who don’t share your beliefs - whether faith background, political views, or lifestyle. We call these people our neighbors. And believe that we should meet our neighbors where they are at and explore the Bible together. Yet entering into faith conversations and Bible study with people who don’t share your beliefs should be handled with care.For 10
Ep. 80 | The Chara Project Story
At The Chara Project, it's our mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. But why? What's the story behind how we came to start a non-profit ministry? Find out as The Chara Project team goes down memory lane to share their story. You'll learn all the amazing details of what has drawn them into learning how to study the Bible, engage th
Ep. 79 | Studying Hebrews 11:1 ("Faith is confidence in what we hope for")
Have you ever wondered what does faith look like? Unravel the essence of faith as the Chara Project team studies Hebrews 11:1, which says, “faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Using CHARA in Action learn what faith can look like, how we can have assurance in our faith, and what hope we can expect to experience through it all.This podcast is also re
Ep. 78 | Studying John 3:16 ("For God so loved the world")
John 3:16 is one of the most famous verses in the Bible and says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” But why do so many people focus on this verse? What does "begotten" mean? Do we really only have to believe? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA into Action to uncover a deep
Ep. 77 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 12: Wise Men | Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11
We’re on Day 12 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website.IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 12 Hope Has Come card focused on the Wise Men in Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or
Ep. 76 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 11: Jesus at the Temple | Luke 2:21-30
We’re on Day 11 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 11 Hope Has Come card focused on Jesus at the Temple in Luke 2:21-30. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical o
Ep. 75 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 10: Shepherds | Luke 2:15-20
We’re on Day 10 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 10 Hope Has Come card focused on the Shepherds in Luke 2:15-20. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or enco
Ep. 74 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 9: Peace on Earth | Luke 2:8-14
We’re on Day 9 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 9 Hope Has Come card focused on Peace on Earth in Luke 2:8-14. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encour
Ep. 73 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 8: Born in Bethlehem | Luke 2:1-7
We’re on Day 8 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 8 Hope Has Come card focused on Bethlehem in Luke 2:1-7. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging
Ep. 72 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 7: Mary's Song | Luke 1:46-55
We’re on Day 7 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website.IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 7 Hope Has Come card focused on Mary's Song in Luke 1:46-55. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or enco
Ep. 71 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 6: Elizabeth | Luke 1:39-45, 56
We’re on Day 6 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 6 Hope Has Come card focused on Elizabeth in Luke 1:39-45, 56. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encour
Ep. 70 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 5: Immanuel | Matthew 1:21-25
We’re on Day 5 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 5 Hope Has Come card focused on Immanuel in Matthew 1:21-25. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encourag
Ep. 69 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 4: Joseph | Matthew 1:18-20
We’re on Day 4 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 4 Hope Has Come card focused on Joseph in Matthew 1:18-20. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouragin
Ep. 68 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 3: The Servant | Luke 1:34-38
We’re on Day 3 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 3 Hope Has Come card focused on Mary as a Servant in Luke 1:34-38. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or en
Ep. 67 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 2: Mary | Luke 1:26-33
We’re on Day 2 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 2 Hope Has Come card focused on Mary in Luke 1:26-33. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging ins
Ep. 66 | Hope Has Come Christmas Series - Day 1: John The Baptist | Luke 1:8-17
We’re kicking off a series of the 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 1 Hope Has Come card focused on John the Baptist in Luke 1:8-17. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historica
Ep. 65 | Studying 1 Peter 1:6-7 (Rejoice in Suffering)
Why can we rejoice in suffering? In 1 Peter 1:6-7, we see the Bible talk about rejoicing in suffering when it says, "In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glor
Ep. 64 | Studying 1 Peter 2:18 | What does submission look like?
What does 1 Peter 2:18 mean? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA into Action to understand what this verse is talking about.This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guide
Ep. 63 | Studying James 2:17 ("Faith without works is dead")
What's the Biblical relationship between faith and works? James 2 says that "faith without works is dead" but Paul's letters seem to emphasize that it's "not by works" that we are saved. So which is it? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA into Action and discover what James is communicating in his letter, and how we should think about faith and works.T
Ep. 62 | Studying James 1:5 ("If any of you lacks wisdom, ask God")
When can we expect wisdom from God? Well in James 1:5, it says, "if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God—who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly—and it will be given to him." So does that mean that every time we go to God and ask for wisdom, He'll give it? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA into Action as they discover what this verse is talking about.This pod
Ep. 61 | Studying Hebrews 9:22 ("Without bloodshed there is no forgiveness")
Why were there animal sacrifices in the Bible? Why was bloodshed needed for the forgiveness of sins? Hebrews 9:22 tells us that, "the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." But there's more to the story... in fact, this concept is a theme we see throughout the story of the Bible. Join the Chara team as
Ep. 60 | Studying 1 Timothy 2:9-10 ("Don't wear gold or pearls")
There are certain verses in the Bible, that when we read them we wonder if they still apply to us today. For example, when we read in 1 Timothy 2:9 that “women are to dress themselves in modest clothing, with decency and good sense, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold, pearls, or expensive apparel" how does that impact how women should dress in our culture today? Is it a cultural truth or a t
Ep. 59 | Studying Colossians 2:6-7 (Good Faith vs Bad Faith)
What's the difference between good and bad faith? What does it look like to have good faith? What should we be on guard for around having bad faith? Find out as the Chara Project team takes CHARA into Action with Colossians 2:6-7 that says to "continue to walk in him, being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught." Find out what type of fait
Ep. 58 | Studying Philippians 4:13 ("I can do all things through Christ")
A popular verse in the Bible, often used around sporting events or tough times is Philippians 4:13, where is says "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." But what is "all things" and what is this verse really talking about. Join the Chara Project team has they bring CHARA into Action as they use Context, History, Author, Research and Apply to study this verse.T
Ep. 57 | Studying Philippians 2:12 ("Work out your salvation")
What does it mean when the Bible says, “work out your salvation in fear and trembling” in Philippians 2:12? Are we supposed to work FOR our salvation? And is fear our motivation? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA into Action and uncover what this verse is really talking about.This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questi
Ep. 56 | Studying Ephesians 5:22 (“Wives submit to your husbands”)
When we see a verse like "Wives submit to your husbands" in Ephesians 5:22, it can often bring a mix of emotions, depending on what your understanding and experience of submit or submission is. But what is the Bible really saying about wives submitting to their husbands? Find out as the Chara Project team brings CHARA into Action to understand what this verse is talking about.This podcas
Ep. 55 | Studying Ephesians 2:8-9 ("Saved by Grace")
A go-to Bible passage for many when we think about the topic of grace is Ephesians 2:8-9, where it says, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast." But what does it really mean to be "saved by grace"? Find out as the Chara Project team brings CHARA into Action as they
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