From The Word is a Bible teaching podcast for Christians navigating anxiety, cultural confusion, and spiritual fatigue. Each episode aims to bring Scripture into the real questions people are asking today—identity, truth, purpose, suffering, and faithfulness in a changing world.
Halloween, Conscience, and Conviction: What Does the Bible Say?
Should Christians celebrate Halloween, or should they avoid it? Why do sincere Christians come to different conclusions about this holiday, and how should we respond when fellow believers disagree?
In this episode, we turn to 1 Corinthians 8 and Romans 14 to explore a biblical approach to Halloween, Christian liberty, personal convictions, and the responsibility we have to love one another.
Some Christians see Halloween as an opportunity for family fun, community involvement, or simply enjoying a cultural tradition. Others have serious concerns about its associations with darkness, the occult, and practices that conflict with their faith. What does Scripture teach us about navigating these differences?
27 Jul 2026
Biblical Courage for Today's World
The command to be strong and courageous has been used in the church to the point of becoming cliche and easily dismissed. If God's Word remains true and relevant to our modern lives, how do we define courage and apply it to our lives today? In this episode we explore what courage is, what it isn't, and what it looks like to live courageous loves as Christians today.
29 Jun 2026
A Biblical Look at LGBTQ Image Bearers
Questions surrounding homosexuality and transgender identity remain some of the most debated issues in both the church and society. In this episode, we look to Scripture—not culture—to understand God's design for sexuality and sexual ethics. We also consider what it means that every human being, including those who identify as LGBTQ, is created in the image of God and therefore worthy of dignity, respect, and love.
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