Podcast
TRACE: Bible Study Method
Hosted by Darin Starks · EN
Ever feel like reading the Bible is like reading a foreign language? You want a deeper faith, but open the pages and just get stuck. Welcome to TRACE—the podcast for anyone who wants to understand Scripture without the confusion, jargon, or intimidation. Every week, host Darin Starks breaks down a passage of the Bible using a clear 5-step process: Text (Observation), Research (Context), Audience (History), Character (God's Heart), and Everyday (Real-World Application). Stop guessing your way through Scripture. Learn how to TRACE it.
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How to Study Bible (And Actually Understand It)
3w ago00:26:15Tap to summarizeWhen you open your Bible, do you actually know what to do next, or are you just flipping to a random page and hoping it clicks? Most people want to study the Word, but they've never been given a clear, repeatable system to understand what the text is actually saying. In this premiere episode, I'm breaking down a straightforward 5-step Bible study method designed to take away the confusion and help you see the truth for yourself.
Transcribe →TRACE — Quick Update. Wednesday June 3rd.
3w ago00:01:58Tap to summarizeThe first official TRACE episode is movingto Wednesday June 3rd. Want to make surethe experience is right. See you then.
Transcribe →I Lied. I'm Back. And Something Big Is Coming.
4w ago00:08:56Tap to summarizeOver the last two years I went on a journey to find my faith for myself. Not through someone else's revelation. Straight to the source. And what came out of that season changed everything — including this show.Disciples Journal is becoming TRACE. A five-step Bible investigation method built around one idea: most people read the Bible. TRACE teaches you to investigate it.Monday June 1st. First official episode. Everything changes.
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My Last Episode Ever.
Apr 2900:16:04Tap to summarizeThank you. The Final Archive:https://stan.store/darinstarks/p/the-final-arhcive-
Transcribe →How to Return to God After Backsliding (It's Easier Than You Think)
Apr 23, 202500:17:10Tap to summarizeStart my daily devotional podcast here: https://patreon.com/aftergodsheartHave you ever felt that you need to fix yourself before coming back to God? In today's episode, I share my personal journey of realizing that true restoration comes from relying on God's strength, not our own. I delve into the profound message of Matthew 4:19 and discuss the importance of following Jesus daily, shedding the performance pressure we often feel, and making God our ultimate source. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Do THIS If You've Lost Your Fire for God
Apr 21, 202500:17:33Tap to summarizeStart my daily devotional podcast here: https://patreon.com/aftergodsheart Have you felt distant from God and unsure how to reconnect? In today's episode, I share my journey of overcoming shame and condemnation by letting God speak through His word. Learn how meditating on scripture helped me combat negative thoughts and build a personal relationship with God. Discover the importance of personal revelation from scripture and get practical tips for making God's word a daily part of your life. Plus, hear about my new daily devotional podcast aimed at deepening your walk with God. Join me and reignite your spiritual fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →If You're Struggling to Stay Consistent with God (This is for you)
Apr 16, 202500:14:36Tap to summarizeStart my daily devotional podcast:https://patreon.com/aftergodsheart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The #1 Reason You're Not Hearing God's Voice
Apr 14, 202500:26:13Tap to summarizeHave you ever wondered why you struggle to hear God's voice? In this heart-to-heart episode I'm diving into the number one reason you might not be hearing from Him. Join me as I break down the misconceptions about who can hear God's voice and share practical tips for making your prayer life more authentic and effective. Together, we'll explore how to pray from the heart instead of performing, and how to tune out comparisons that distract you from your unique relationship with God. Let's get real and connect deeply with the divine voice that's waiting to speak to all of us.Join my daily devotional Podcast: https://patreon.com/aftergodsheart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →How to Follow God Wholeheartedly
Apr 7, 202500:14:56Tap to summarizeFree Guide: How to Get Closer to God → https://stan.store/darinstarks/p/how-to-get-closer-to-god-guideFull Episode with Bethany → https://pod.link/1580867356/episode/5a8e5b463a1a69ce8ac7b5a760b820a9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →How to Be Satisfied in Jesus
Apr 2, 202500:12:35Tap to summarizeIf you've ever wondered how to find complete satisfaction in Jesus, you're not alone. In today's episode, I share a highlight from my deep conversation with Bethany Moore. We explore what it truly means to be satisfied in Christ, emphasizing the importance of integrating Him into every facet of life rather than compartmentalizing Him into isolated practices. Tune in to learn practical steps for experiencing God's presence in everything you do, and how this can bring you unparalleled satisfaction and joy.Join the Closer to God Challenge: https://stan.store/darinstarks/p/closer-to-god-challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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