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Join Braden Pedersen, host of Back to the Bible Daily, as he walks through Proverbs 3:5–6 and clears up common misconceptions about trusting God. Instead of promising an easy life, this episode explains what it looks like to stop “leaning on your own understanding,” to acknowledge God in everyday decisions, and to follow a path that’s right—even when it’s hard. 4 R Steps to Act on the WordRead — Slowly read Proverbs 3:5–6 phrase by phrase; notice words like “lean,” “all your ways,” and “straight.”Reflect — Ask: What am I trusting more than God? Where can I include God in ordinary decisions (work, money, relationships)?Respond — Choose one area to surrender this week; pray, journal one concrete next step, and practice trusting God in that moment.Reveal — Share the verse and your takeaway with someone, explain how God is guiding you, or pray with a friend so the truth is lived out publicly.Subscribe for short daily devotionals that center your day on God’s Word. If this helped you, like, share, and leave a comment about one way you’ll trust God today.Keywords: Proverbs 3:5-6, trust in the Lord, trust God, rely on God, Christian devotion, daily devotional, Back to the Bible, Braden Pedersen, Bible reflection, scripture meditation, spiritual growth, Christian encouragement, devotional podcast, Bible study, straight paths

Braden Pedersen leads a short, powerful devotional exploring what the Bible says about suffering through Romans 5:1–5. This episode refuses to dismiss your pain or call it meaningless—instead it shows how God can use suffering to produce endurance, shape character, and secure a hope grounded in God’s poured-out love. You’ll hear practical truth for sitting with real grief while staying rooted in the peace of your relationship with God.4 R Action StepsRead — Read Romans 5:1–5 slowly. Pause after each phrase and notice which word or line sticks out to you.Reflect — Ask: How has suffering produced endurance or character in my life? How does being at peace with God change how I view this pain?Respond — Pray one sentence asking God to use this season to form endurance, character, and hope. Journal one specific way you can respond differently this week because of that prayer.Reveal — Share this passage and one honest sentence about how God is working in your suffering with a friend, small group, or someone who needs comfort. Offer to pray with them.Subscribe for daily devotionals from Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen. If this encouraged you, like, share, or comment how God is meeting you in the hard places.Keywords: suffering, hope, endurance, character, God’s love, Romans 5, daily devotional, Back to the Bible, Braden Pedersen, Christian encouragement, faith in suffering, Bible reflection, spiritual growth, prayer prompt

Braden Pedersen guides this short devotional on waiting through Psalm 27:13–14. If you’re in a season where nothing seems to change, Braden explains how King David preaches to his own waiting heart and gives three practical truths for us to follow. Four R action stepsRead — Open Psalm 27:13–14 and read it slowly aloud.Reflect — Ask: What am I tempted to believe instead of God’s goodness? Where do I feel weak in this waiting season?Respond — Write a short “I believe” statement, pray for strength to wait actively, and practice one faithful small step today (serve, worship, or keep a spiritual discipline).Reveal — Share this passage or your “I believe” statement with someone who’s waiting; offer to pray or encourage them practically.Subscribe to Back to the Bible Daily for short, Scripture-centered encouragement each weekday. If this helped you, like, share, or leave a comment about where you’re waiting so others can pray.Keywords: Psalm 27, waiting on God, faith during waiting, hope in the Lord, Christian encouragement, daily devotion, Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen, Bible reflection, spiritual growth, prayer for waiting, active waiting, trust God, encouragement for waiting seasons

Join Braden Pedersen, host of Back to the Bible Daily, as he talks about the woman at the well (John 4:1–30). In this episode Braden walks through how Jesus pursued someone the world had written off, offered “living water” that satisfies deeper thirst, and revealed himself to a woman whose past she tried to hide—turning shame into testimony.4 R steps to put this truth into practice:Read: Read John 4:1–30 slowly. Note Jesus’ words about living water and how he initiates the conversation.Reflect: Ask: What parts of my story have I been hiding? Where do I keep returning for satisfaction that leaves me thirsty?Respond: Bring that part of your story to God in prayer or journaling today. Ask for the living water Jesus offers and note one concrete change you’ll make this week.Reveal: Share the passage or your story with one person—invite a friend to read it with you or tell someone how Jesus met you at your well.Subscribe for daily Bible-centered devotions and share this episode with someone who needs to hear they’re not too far gone for God.Keywords: woman at the well, John 4, living water, Jesus pursues, forgiveness, redemption, Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen, daily devotional, Bible study, Christian devotion, spiritual growth, evangelism, testimony

Could you explain the Gospel in about a minute? In this Back to the Bible Daily episode, Braden Pedersen walks through Paul’s clear summary in 1 Corinthians 15:1–8 and shows why the Gospel is not advice or a moral example but the announcement of what God has done: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. Hear why the resurrection is the hinge of the faith, how the message is rooted in eyewitness testimony, and why the Gospel is both the foundation of salvation and the daily truth we keep returning to.Take action with the 4 Rs:- Read: Read 1 Corinthians 15:1–8 and let the text speak for itself. - Reflect: Can you state the Gospel simply? Are you living on what Christ accomplished or on your efforts? - Respond: Turn from sin, trust Christ, hold fast to the message, and make it your daily foundation. Pray for renewed dependence on what Jesus finished. - Reveal: Practice telling someone the core announcement—Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again—and explain why that changes everything for anyone who trusts Him.Subscribe for daily Scripture-centered encouragement from Back to the Bible Daily with Braden Pedersen. Keywords: gospel, good news, 1 Corinthians 15, Jesus died for our sins, resurrection, burial, salvation by faith, eyewitness testimony, Braden Pedersen, Back to the Bible Daily, explain the gospel, share the gospel.

Braden Pedersen helps you rethink Jesus’ “Judge not” teaching from Matthew 7:1–5, showing that Jesus condemns hypocritical judgment—not thoughtful, humble discernment. This short devotional invites you to examine your own heart, correct with compassion, and extend the same grace you’d want for yourself.4 R Actions:Read — Read Matthew 7:1–5 slowly and prayerfully.Reflect — Ask: Where am I blind? Am I trying to help or to condemn?Respond — Confess any hidden pride; choose one person to pray for and offer humble help this week.Reveal — Share the passage and model patient, grace-filled correction in a real conversation.Keywords: Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen, Matthew 7, Judge not, Christian devotional, daily devotional, Bible study, discernment, humility, self-examination, spiritual growth, Christian living, humility in correction, extend grace

Braden Pedersen explores what the Bible says about anger using Ephesians 4:26–32, showing how Scripture neither condemns all anger nor lets us excuse destructive rage. Learn the difference between righteous anger and anger rooted in pride, the spiritual and practical “guardrails” Paul gives, the danger of bitterness growing into malice, and the way out: forgiveness grounded in the grace you’ve received.4 R practical steps:- Read: Read Ephesians 4:26–32 and note the commands and contrasts.- Reflect: Ask whether your anger is about justice or about wounded pride, control, or getting even.- Respond: Don’t let anger sit overnight—pray through it before bed, address the person while the issue is fresh, and choose to release the offense rather than feed it.- Reveal: Demonstrate the truth of this passage by choosing kindness and tenderheartedness, extending forgiveness, and pursuing reconciliation when possible.Keywords: anger, forgiveness, Ephesians 4, Christian living, righteous anger, bitterness, resentment, reconciliation, spiritual growth, daily devotion, Back to the Bible, Braden Pedersen

Braden Pedersen invites you to bring the kind of worry that won’t quiet down to God — not as a rebuke, but as a redirect. Using Philippians 4:6–7, this episode explains how God’s peace can guard your heart and mind even when circumstances don’t change, and gives practical, gentle steps for handling persistent anxiety.Take action (The 4 R’s)Read — Read Philippians 4:6–7 slowly and aloud.Reflect — Ask: What exact worry keeps running in my mind? Where do I need God’s peace right now?Respond — Turn that worry into a specific, out‑loud prayer and include something you’re thankful for.Reveal — Share your struggle and a short prayer with a friend or pray together so God’s peace is made visible.If the worry won’t quiet down today, you don’t have to win the argument with it — bring it to God with thanksgiving and let His peace guard you.Keywords: anxiety, Christian anxiety, Philippians 4:6-7, peace of God, prayer, thanksgiving, spiritual growth, daily devotion, Braden Pedersen, Back to the Bible Daily, coping with worry, faith and feelings, scripture for anxiety, mental health and faith

Braden Pedersen reflects on a timeless test of integrity and the God who remains faithful to those who remain faithful. In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden draws from the story in Daniel 6 to show how ordinary, steady devotion prepares us for extraordinary pressure—and how faithful obedience can impact more than just your life.4 R action stepsRead — Read Daniel chapter 6 slowly today. Note who acts out of fear or envy and who acts out of faithful devotion.Reflect — Journal on this question: Where is the pressure in my life to set my faith aside for comfort? Consider how your ordinary routines shape your response in a crisis.Respond — Pick one practical step to build steady faith: set a consistent daily prayer time, memorize a verse about faithfulness, or commit to one obedient act this week even if it’s costly.Reveal — Share what you learned with one person: tell a friend or coworker how God has been faithful, invite someone to discuss the passage, or demonstrate integrity in a visible way at work or home.Want more devotionals like this? Subscribe to Back to the Bible Daily and join Braden Pedersen as he helps you center each day on God’s Word.Keywords: Daniel, Daniel 6, faithfulness, integrity under pressure, lions den, Braden Pedersen, Back to the Bible Daily, Christian devotional, daily devotion, prayer, spiritual growth, obedience, courage, Bible reading, faith in trials

Braden Pedersen unpacks the heart of the gospel in this Back to the Bible Daily episode—what grace really is, how it differs from works, and why faith is the way we receive God’s unmerited favor. Using Ephesians 2:8–10 as a guide, Braden shows how grace saves, transforms, and produces the good works we were created to do. 4 R action steps:Read: Re-read Ephesians 2:8–10 slowly. Note the words “gift,” “faith,” and “workmanship.”Reflect: Ask, Where am I trying to earn God’s favor? How does that tension show up in my life?Respond: Rest in the gift—replace one performance-driven habit this week with a specific act of gratitude or prayer acknowledging your dependence on grace.Reveal: Share the passage and your one-step response with a friend or small group; invite them to pray with you and look for one way to serve together that reflects God’s transforming grace.Keywords: grace, salvation, faith, Ephesians 2, good works, gospel, Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen, daily devotional, Christian living, Bible study