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Bible & Bourbon with Pastor Ben
Some people think the Bible & Bourbon don't go together, but we disagree! Pastor Ben is a 9th-generation Kentuckian, born and raised in the heartland of bourbon. Over the generations, there are two things his family has passed down: a love of the Bible and a love of Bourbon. Each week, Ben invites you to grab a glass of your favorite libation and join him on a journey through scripture. Spend time learning not only about the words of scripture but also the historical and political context of each book of the Bible. No fire or brimstone, just the love of God and the spirits God helps us make!
Episodes
125 episodes
Blind (John 9: 35-41)
In this study, Jesus exposes the difference between physical sight and spiritual blindness, inviting us to recognize Him with open hearts.
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Back When (Exodus 17:1-4)
The Israelites wanted to return to Egypt the moment they felt the pressure of thirst. When they faced a lack of water, they were ready to go back to the very place God had already delivered them from. We often do the same. When life gets ...
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Season 18
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Episode 4
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13:31
The Law of Grace (Romans 5:15-17)
Paul contrasts Adam’s trespass with Christ’s gift, showing that while sin brought death, the grace of God overflows even more to bring life. This study reflects on how Christ’s obedience establishes a new way of living shaped not by condemnatio...
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Season 18
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Episode 3
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11:13
The Tree of Life (Genesis 2:15-17)
This study explores the contrast between the Tree of Life, which represents God’s invitation into trust, dependence, and flourishing, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, which symbolizes the human impulse to define life on our own t...
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Season 18
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Episode 2
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14:18
Who Do You Say that I Am? - Jesus the Friend (Luke 24: 17-33)
In this session, we explore the story of the risen Jesus walking with two discouraged disciples on the road to Emmaus. Though they do not recognize Him at first, Jesus draws near, listens to their grief, and opens the Scriptures to them. This s...
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Season 18
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Episode 1
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13:01
Why Jesus Refused the Gift of Myrrh (Matthew 2:1-12)
In the Gospel story of Jesus’ birth, the magi bring gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, with myrrh foreshadowing suffering and death. At the cross, Jesus is again offered wine mixed with myrrh, a numbing drink meant to dull pain, and ...
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Season 17
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Episode 4
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15:43
The Community of a Hero (Luke 2: 8-14)
This study explores how the birth of Christ was first announced to a community of ordinary shepherds, showing that God’s greatest work is revealed and shared within community. Together, Luke 2:8–14 invites us to see how hope, courage, and...
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Season 17
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Episode 3
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9:06
Humility of a Hero (Philippians 2:5-11)
Discover how Jesus redefined heroism, not through power or pride, but through humility and obedience. Join us as we explore what it means to follow His example and live with a mindset that lifts others up.
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Season 17
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Episode 2
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10:44
Hope of a Hero (Isaiah 9:2-7)
This study explores Isaiah 9:2–7, highlighting God’s promise of a coming Savior who brings light into darkness and peace to a weary world. Together we’ll reflect on how Christ fulfills this hope as the true hero who reigns with justice and righ...
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Season 17
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Episode 1
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11:10
Lectio Divina - Christian Contemplation
This Bible study invites participants into the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, a slow, prayerful reading of Scripture that opens space for divine encounter. Through Christian contemplation, we learn to listen deeply, reflect s...
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Season 16
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Episode 4
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10:06
The Examen - Christian Contemplation
In this contemplative study, we explore the ancient Christian practice of the Examen—a prayerful reflection that invites us to notice God’s movements in our daily lives. Through guided questions and quiet listening, we’ll learn to discern momen...
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Season 16
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Episode 3
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14:06
Contemplative Prayer - Christian Contemplation
Theoria is the Greek word often associated with contemplative prayer. It literally means “seeing the divine,” which beautifully captures the heart of contemplation: attentively beholding God and listening to the Holy Spirit. If contemp...
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Season 16
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Episode 2
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14:42
Fasting - Christian Contemplation
Explore the spiritual discipline of fasting as a pathway to deeper communion with God, reflecting on its biblical roots and transformative purpose. This study invites participants to contemplate how abstaining from physical nourishment can awak...
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Season 16
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Episode 1
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17:21
Demons - Thinking Theologically
Explore the biblical and theological framework surrounding demons: who they are, what they do, and how Scripture calls us to respond. This study invites thoughtful reflection rooted in sound doctrine, not sensationalism.
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Season 15
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Episode 6
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20:26
Heaven - Thinking Theologically
What is Heaven Really Like According to the Bible? How does the biblical vision of heaven differ from the one portrayed in Hollywood?
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Season 15
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Episode 5
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18:59
God - Thinking Theologically
In Christianity, God is understood as the Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. But how can we cultivate a personal relationship with each person of the Trinity?
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Season 15
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Episode 4
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16:25
Salvation - Thinking Theologically
This study explores the meaning of salvation in the Christian faith, looking at how Scripture, tradition, and personal experience shape our understanding of God’s saving work in Jesus Christ. Together, we will reflect on what it means to ...
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Season 15
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Episode 3
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24:39
Sin - Thinking Theologically
This Bible study examines the nature, origin, and consequences of sin through Scripture, inviting participants to reflect on humanity’s need for redemption and the transformative power of grace.
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Season 15
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Episode 2
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14:56
Human Nature - Thinking Theologically
This study explores the biblical understanding of human nature, beginning with the Genesis account of creation, where man is formed in the image of God.
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Season 15
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Episode 1
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17:29
Mercy - Rooted (Luke 13:10-17)
In this study, we explore Jesus’ healing of the bent-over woman on the Sabbath, a powerful reminder that mercy transcends rules and rituals. Together we will reflect on how God’s mercy restores dignity, challenges rigid traditions, and ca...
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Season 14
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Episode 4
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12:08
Trust - Rooted (Luke 12: 32-40)
This episode explores how trusting God frees us from fear and anxiety, allowing us to live with open hands and ready hearts. Jesus calls us to place our confidence in the Father’s care, to invest in what truly lasts, and to remain watchful for ...
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Season 14
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Episode 3
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13:13
Purpose - Rooted (Luke 12: 13-21)
In this Bible study, we explore Jesus' parable of the rich fool to reflect on what it means to live with true purpose. In a world focused on wealth and possessions, Jesus challenges us to consider what really matters.
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Season 14
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Episode 2
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10:49
Prayer - Rooted (Luke 11: 1-13)
In this study, we’ll explore how Jesus teaches us to pray with trust, persistence, and boldness. Rooted in Luke 11:1–13, we’ll reflect on the Lord’s Prayer and what it means to be deeply connected to God through prayer. Together, we’ll di...
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Season 14
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Episode 1
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12:58
Holy City Jerusalem (Isaiah 66: 10-14)
This Bible study invites us to reflect on Isaiah’s vision of Jerusalem as a place of comfort, restoration, and divine nurturing. Through poetic imagery, we’ll explore how God’s love for God’s people is expressed like a mother’s care, and ...
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Season 13
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Episode 5
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11:00
The Velveteen Rabbit - The Moral of the Story
In this study, we explore The Velveteen Rabbit and its powerful message about becoming "real" through love. Just as the rabbit is transformed by the love of the boy, we reflect on how God's love makes us truly alive. Through scri...
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Season 13
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Episode 4
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20:59