Precepts for Life is a daily half-hour TV show and video podcast featuring the Inductive Bible Study methods of Kay Arthur. If you are looking for thorough bible study, this is probably the show for you. Arthur systematically examines chapters of scripture in great detail, and shows how you can mark up your Bible for future reference. It appears that this show is only available in Podcast form when you create an account on the LightSource.com web site. If anyone knows of a publicly posted feed URL, please leave it in the comments.
Website link: http://www.lightsource.com/ministry/precepts/
Truth for Life is a radio show and podcast that presents the sermons of Alistair Begg. One common theme that I’ve noticed is an emphasis on local churches. Of course the Bible is the focus, but Begg passionately speaks to church leaders and congregations to stay true to their responsibilities. Originally from Scotland, Begg also brings an international element (and great Scottish accent!) to the sermons. The subject matter can be a bit dry, but is based in Biblical Theology.
Website link: http://www.truthforlife.org/broadcasts/podcast/
Podcast RSS Feed: http://www.truthforlife.org/broadcasts/feed/
A New Beginning is the daily version of Pastor Greg Laurie’s teachings. This new format breaks up sermons into several parts, rather than the weekly hour long “Harvest Podcast” episodes. Laurie is one of the most talented and polished speakers of the Podcasts that I’ve reviewed. He will certainly make you laugh while he makes you think. My only complaint is that A New Beginning has a lot more filler than Harvest Podcast (ie. intro music, preview clip, announcements, and in-between studio chatter).
Website link: http://www.harvest.org/podcast/
Podcast RSS Feed: http://feeds.harvest.org/ANB
Living on the Edge is a daily podcast featuring the teachings of Chip Ingram. The focus is “Discovering the Bible’s answers”, and it is a great starting place for new Christians. The topics tend to be practical, such as strengthening your marriage, understanding love and sex, raising moral children, and overcoming painful emotions. I’m not usually a fan of “self-help” podcasts, but this one is rooted in the Bible. It has given me several new perspectives that helped in my life’s journey. Just pay attention, because Ingram talks pretty fast sometimes!
Website link: http://www.livingontheedge.org/home/broadcasts/broadcasts_pod.php
Podcast RSS feed: http://www.lote.org/lote.xml
Pastor Mark Driscoll is the lead preaching pastor for Mars Hill, and the podcasts include bible-oriented sermons and event teachings. If I could use one word to describe Driscoll it would be “intense”. He reminds me of the guy on a football team who pushes everyone to the next level and leaves it all on the field himself. It can be quite inspiring, but sometimes comes across as arrogant. The podcast also weaves in contemporary pop culture references which add an element of humor. I read that Driscoll sometimes pushes the envelope with coarse language or controversial themes, but I haven’t come across it.
Website link: http://www.marshillchurch.org/feeds
Audio podcast feed: http://rss.marshillchurch.org/mhcsermonaudio
Video podcast feed: http://rss.marshillchurch.org/mhcsermonvideo
I came across the Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg Sermon Series based on positive reviews. It’s usually a recording of sermons by pastor Danny Hodges, but sometimes others. One thing I really appreciate about this podcast is the time it spends in the Old Testament – a refreshing change of pace from episodes dominated by the Gospels and Epistles. Hodges is an everyman kind of speaker that does a good job of bringing OT stories alive.
Website link: http://calvarystp.org/feeds/
Podcast RSS Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/ccstpete/sermon-audio
Bible Study Podcasts is currently running a weekly series on the book of Romans, as well as a brief daily look at Proverbs. It is hosted by Toby Logsdon, who is well studied in the philosophies of Norman Geisler. At times, especially last year’s apologetics series, the episodes can get a bit technical. Logsdon occasionally gets too deep into circular logic, but his Theology is sound and there is plenty to learn from the lessons. Also, Logsdon’s endearing personality and personal stories are an added bonus.
Website link: http://biblestudypodcasts.org/
Podcast RSS Feed: http://biblestudypodcasts.org/?feed=podcast
Hope Sabbath School Study is an hour long weekly video or audio podcast that is also on the Hope TV channel. It is in-depth Bible study of one book or one theme over the course of about a dozen episodes at a time. The host (Dr. Derek Morris) acts as teacher, and a group of diverse young adults read passages and dialog about them. This format works very well, and brings plenty of interesting perspectives. The Hope Channel and this series is provided by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. However, after several months of viewing, I haven’t noticed any push for Adventist-specific doctrines. It’s just deep, rock solid Bible Study, and one of the best I’ve found.
Website link: http://media.forestlakechurch.org/hopeclass
mp3 audio feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/hopesabbathschoolaudio
mp4 video feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/hopesabbathschoolvideo
Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul is one of the more popular bible-oriented radio shows (with an audio podcast). Sproul covers a fair amount of technical theology and philosophy, but brings it down to Earth with personal stories and analogies. He is certainly a compelling speaker that commands attention. Listeners should note that Sproul is an ardent advocate of Calvinism, and his teachings have a strong bias in that direction at times.
Website link: http://www.ligonier.org/rym/
Podcast RSS feed: http://www.ligonier.org/rym/podcast/podcast.xml
What better place to start a bible study podcast review site than with… the Bible Study Podcast? The Bible Study Podcast features host Chris Christensen, who provides a weekly audio show looking at scripture from a Christian point of view. Chris reads the passages and adds in some historical background, context, and a bit of interpretation. The tone is refreshingly down-to-earth and can appeal to any level of Christian understanding.
Website link: http://thebiblestudypodcast.com/
Podcast RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheBibleStudyPodcast
