Thank you for continuing this journey with me. Here’s a brief update from Wednesday in the Word for July 2025:
New Podcast Season on 2 Corinthians
Background: Founding the Church in Corinth (Acts 18)
Acts 18 records the details of Paul’s first visit to Corinth and provides the background for studying his letters to the Corinthian church. Teacher: Krisan Marotta. This episode was originally broadcast on April 24, 2019. Encore broadcast on July 9, 2025. Season 26, Bonus episode.
01 Suffering, Comfort, and Prayer: What Paul Teaches About Ministry (2 Corinthians 1:1-11)
Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 offer deep insight into suffering, encouragement, and prayer. Learn what his experience teaches us about gospel ministry and why it still matters today.
02 Why Paul Didn’t Visit Corinth and What that Means for Us (2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4)
Why didn’t Paul follow through on his promise to visit Corinth? At first glance, it might seem like he changed his mind or didn’t care. But in 2 Corinthians 1:12–2:4, we find a deeper story—one filled with tension, love, and hard decisions. Paul’s choice not to visit wasn’t a failure of commitment; it was an act of grace.
03 Why Paul Refused to Change to Win More Converts (2 Corinthians 2:5-17)
Paul’s ministry didn’t always look successful. He was often rejected, beaten, and misunderstood. But in 2 Corinthians 2:5–17, Paul reminds us that the gospel doesn’t need to be repackaged to be effective. His job was to speak with sincerity, not salesmanship, trusting God to use the message as He saw fit.
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What if I don’t listen to podcasts?
How can I benefit from your studies if I don’t listen to podcasts? A reader asked exactly that. This post outlines several ways to learn from each series—transcripts, discussion guides, and more—no audio required. Read more.
Book Update
The manuscript is through final edit, and we’re moving into the publication process. Cover concepts are on the designer’s desk now. I’ll reveal the cover on my author website once its final. Thank you to everyone who has supported the process. Your prayers, feedback, and encouragement have made a difference.
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