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HIKE Through the Bible
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Join Pastor Colin Smith in this 50-session podcast, HIKE through the Bible. This companion to Pastor Colin's book, HIKE Through the Bible, will help you grasp the big picture of the Bible story and grow in your love for Jesus Christ. In each episode Pastor Colin will read a chapter of his book and then discuss it with some friends. Why not make this your year to HIKE through the Bible?
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Shepherd | Episode 26
2d ago00:43:48Tap to summarizeShepherd | Episode 26Host: Open the Bible Guests: Paul Komis, Michael CamberWhat does God do when leaders abuse the people they were called to serve? SummaryJoin us as we continue our "HIKE Through the Bible"Today we explore Ezekiel 34, where God confronts the failures of Israel's shepherds and promises to care for his people himself. Tune in to discover what God requires of leaders, how he responds to those who misuse their authority, and why Jesus is the Good Shepherd who seeks, restores, and protects.Please open your Bible to Ezekiel 34...Episode Chapters00:00 - Introduction1:40 - Reading from Chapter 2614:15 - Chapter Discussion23:43 - Questions for Pastor Colin40:45 - Key Takeaways43:10 - Tune in Next Week!Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible,” here 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast 👉 Click HereFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL 📲 InstagramFacebook#hikethroughthebible #Shepherd #EzekielOpen the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We exist to open the Bible with people, help them open the Bible for themselves, and equip them to open the Bible with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God’s Word.
Transcribe →Glory | Episode 25
1w ago00:40:31Tap to summarizeGlory | Episode 25Host: Open the Bible Guests: Matt Clarkson and Delmus McRoryYou may not be where you want to be, but could God have you there for a purpose?SummaryJoin us as we take another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible"!Today Pastor Colin and his guests as they discuss Ezekiel 1 and the remarkable vision God gave to a prophet living far from home. Tune in to discover how God works through unexpected circumstances, why his presence is not confined to one place, and how He blesses his people even in seasons they would never have chosen for themselves.Turn with us to Ezekiel 1...Episode Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:10 - Reading from Chapter 2514:30 - Chapter Discussion28:43 - Questions for Pastor Colin37:40 - Key Takeaways39:35 - Tune in Next Week!Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible,” here 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast 👉 Click HereFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL 📲 InstagramFacebook#hikethroughthebible #heart #lawOpen the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We exist to open the Bible with people, help them open the Bible for themselves, and equip them to open the Bible with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God’s Word.
Transcribe →Tears | Episode 24
2w ago00:49:24Tap to summarizeTears | Episode 24Host: Open the Bible Guests: Kathy Stoltzfus, Mike RussellWhere can hope be found when your heart is broken? SummaryJoin us as we continue our "HIKE Through the Bible"Today we explore Lamentations 3, where Jeremiah mourns the destruction of Jerusalem and wrestles with deep sorrow and loss. Discover why God gives His people the gift of lament, how His Word speaks into seasons of grief, and where lasting hope can be found even in life's darkest moments.Please open your Bible to Lamentations 3...Episode Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:10 - Reading from Chapter 2415:28 - Chapter Discussion38:43 - Questions for Pastor Colin48:40 - Key Takeaways51:21 - Tune in Next Week!Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible,” here 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast 👉 Click HereFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL 📲 InstagramFacebook#hikethroughthebible #Tears #LamentationsOpen the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We exist to open the Bible with people, help them open the Bible for themselves, and equip them to open the Bible with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God’s Word.
Transcribe →Heart | Episode 23
3w ago00:51:57Tap to summarizeHeart | Episode 23Host: Open the Bible Guests: Sarah Fincher and Missy DelpThe problem with the human heart is that it is defaced with the graffiti of sin. Our great need is that the law of God should be written on our hearts so that what he commands becomes what we desire...SummaryJoin us as we take another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible"!Today, Pastor Colin sits down with two guests to talk about Jeremiah 31 and the problem of the human heart. Tune in and see why we need more than forgiveness when we sin and consider God's marvelous promise to write His law on our hearts.Turn with us to Jeremiah 31...Episode Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:10 - Reading from Chapter 2315:28 - Chapter Discussion38:43 - Questions for Pastor Colin48:40 - Key Takeaways51:21 - Tune in Next Week!Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible,” here 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast 👉 Click HereFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL 📲 InstagramFacebook#hikethroughthebible #heart #lawOpen the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We exist to open the Bible with people, help them open the Bible for themselves, and equip them to open the Bible with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God’s Word.
Transcribe →Calling | Episode 22
Jun 100:44:23Tap to summarizeCalling | Episode 22Host: Open the Bible Guests: Ryan Coburn and Val BattistiWhat would you say if God asked why you should be admitted to heaven?SummaryWelcome back to the "HIKE Through the Bible" podcast!Join Pastor Colin and his guests as they explore Isaiah 55 and God's gracious invitation to come and receive salvation freely. Tune in today and discover the difference between looking, trying, and truly receiving God's gift, and learn why lasting assurance is found not in ourselves, but in Christ alone.Open your Bible to Isaiah 55...Episode Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:01 - Reading from Chapter 2214:40 - Chapter Discussion33:50 - Questions for Pastor Colin40:15 - Key Takeaways43:50 - Tune in Next Week!Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible,” here 👉 Click Here Catch up on previous episodes of the podcast 👉 Click HereFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL 📲 InstagramFacebook#hikethroughthebible #calling #godswordOpen the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We exist to open the Bible with people, help them open the Bible for themselves, and equip them to open the Bible with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God’s Word.
Transcribe →Servant | Episode 21
May 2500:45:05Tap to summarizeServant | Episode 21Host Open the Bible Guests: James Park, Kostas TrigkasHow could the suffering inflicted on the humble, compassionate servant of the Lord be the will of God?SummaryJoin us today as we take another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible!" Pastor Colin and his guests continue our journey through the Bible story by discussing Isaiah 53 and what it means for Jesus to be the servant who gets the will of God done. Tune in to discover why effective ministry flows from a heart of compassion, and ask the question with us of: "If I were given the job of bringing justice to the world, where would I begin?"Get started by opening your Bible to Isaiah 53...Episode: #21 | ServantDate: 5.25.26Host: Pastor Colin SmithGuests: James Park, Kostas Trigkas00:00 Introduction01:09 Reading from Chapter 2114:32 Chapter discussion28:55 Questions for Pastor Colin41:00 Key takeaways44:26 Tune in next week!Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel 👉 Click HereFollow us on Social 📲InstagramFacebookOpen the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We exist to open the Bible with people, help them open the Bible for themselves, and equip them to open the Bible with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God’s Word.#hikethroughthebible #servant #godswill
Transcribe →Holiness | Episode 20
May 1800:46:09Tap to summarizeJesus died so that people like us, who are unraveled by the holiness of God, may be touched and healed by His marvelous grace...Today, we are taking another big step in our "HIKE Through the Bible!" Tune in as Pastor Colin sits down with two guests to discuss Isaiah 6 and the way God used this well-known prophet to reach His people. Join us and see what it's like to stand in God's holy presence, why our gifts and our strengths need to be cleansed as well as our sins, and why discovering the grace of God equips us to serve Him.Please open your Bible to Isaiah 6 ...Episode: #20 | HolinessDate: 5.18.26Host: Pastor Colin SmithGuests: Kevin Halloran, Ryan Parker00:00 Introduction01:18 Reading from Chapter 2013:46 Chapter discussion29:03 Questions for Pastor Colin42:21 Key takeaways45:30 Tune in next week!Purchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible,” here 👉 openthebible.org/hikeCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast 👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNVZ0PL-oLgeAX4R5TCol3-k3TOl_jl4&si=CHIZPA0iOE0SZ_eoFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL 📲 https://www.instagram.com/openthebibleorg/https://www.facebook.com/openthebibleorg/Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We exist to open the Bible with people, help them open the Bible for themselves, and equip them to open the Bible with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God’s Word.#hikethroughthebible #Isaiah #holiness
Transcribe →Joy | Episode 19
May 1100:48:24Tap to summarizeJoy | Episode 19Host: Open the Bible Guests: Connor Carrera and Holly SchambachWhen God's Word is taught, God's voice is heard. The Bible, read and applied, will expose our sins and reveal God's grace. And when this leads to repentance and obedience, you will experience great joy...SummaryWelcome back to another episode of "HIKE Through the Bible!" Jump back into the Bible story with Pastor Colin and his two guests, as they discuss Nehemiah 8 and the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Tune in now to see how the Word of God does the work of God, why God's Word is sometimes disturbing, and how people who grow up in a spiritually-confused culture can find God. Turn with us to Nehemiah 8...Episode Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:17 - Reading from Chapter 1914:11 - Chapter Discussion30:37 - Questions for Pastor Colin46:45 - Key Takeaways47:46 - Tune in Next Week!Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible,” here 👉 openthebible.org/hikeCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast 👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNVZ0PL-oLgeAX4R5TCol3-k3TOl_jl4&si=CHIZPA0iOE0SZ_eoFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL 📲 https://www.instagram.com/openthebibleorg/https://www.facebook.com/openthebibleorg/#hikethroughthebible #sin #judgmentOpen the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We exist to open the Bible with people, help them open the Bible for themselves, and equip them to open the Bible with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God’s Word.
Transcribe →Righteousness | Episode 18
May 400:46:01Tap to summarizeRighteousness | Episode 18Host: Open the Bible Guests: Alex Kocis and Megan LawrenceIs this you: Pretending one thing with parents and family, and another with friends? One thing at work, another at home, and another at church. If you keep pretending, you will soon lose sight of who you are...SummaryJoin us on the next step of our "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, Pastor Colin is joined by two guests to talk about 2 Kings 22 and the story of Josiah. Tune in to discover how you can tell what's right from what's wrong, why rule-keeping doesn't change who you are, and how Jesus Christ can give you a new heart. Get started by opening your Bible to 2 Kings 22...Episode Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:15 - Reading from Chapter 1815:13 - Chapter Discussion36:26 - Questions for Pastor Colin41:47 - Key Takeaways45:23 - Tune in Next Week!Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible,” here 👉 openthebible.org/hikeCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast 👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNVZ0PL-oLgeAX4R5TCol3-k3TOl_jl4&si=CHIZPA0iOE0SZ_eoFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL 📲 https://www.instagram.com/openthebibleorg/https://www.facebook.com/openthebibleorg/#hikethroughthebible #sin #judgmentOpen the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We exist to open the Bible with people, help them open the Bible for themselves, and equip them to open the Bible with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God’s Word.
Transcribe →Sin | Episode 17
Apr 2700:49:43Tap to summarizeSin | Episode 17Host: Open the Bible Guests: Matt Clarkson and Chris EnglishWhen a nation turns away from the living God, the result will be moral confusion and the unleashing of sin and evil...SummaryWelcome back to another episode of "HIKE Through the Bible"! Today, Pastor Colin is joined by two guests to discuss 2 Kings 17. Every one of the kings of the north did evil in the eyes of God, and after two hundred years of restrained judgment, God eventually allowed enemies to overrun the northern kingdom. Watch this episode, and you'll see how the Bible defines sin, look at the anger and the mercy of God, and ask the question: "Can a person be good without God?"Please open your Bible to 2 Kings 17...Episode Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:06 - Reading from Chapter 1714:51 - Chapter Discussion34:06 - Questions for Pastor Colin46:31 - Key Takeaways49:06 - Tune in Next Week!Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible,” here 👉 openthebible.org/hikeCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast 👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNVZ0PL-oLgeAX4R5TCol3-k3TOl_jl4&si=CHIZPA0iOE0SZ_eoFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL 📲 https://www.instagram.com/openthebibleorg/https://www.facebook.com/openthebibleorg/#hikethroughthebible #sin #judgmentOpen the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We exist to open the Bible with people, help them open the Bible for themselves, and equip them to open the Bible with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God’s Word.
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