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Bible & Bourbon with Pastor Ben
Episodes
132 episodes
Joseph: The Bible in a Year (Genesis 50: 15-21)
In this study we witness Joseph respond to deep betrayal not with revenge but with a breathtaking confidence in God’s redemptive purposes. His words remind us that God can take what was meant for harm and weave it into a story of life, mercy, a...
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Jacob: The Bible in a Year (Genesis 32: 22-32)
In this pivotal passage, Jacob undergoes a profound spiritual and physical transformation as he wrestles with a mysterious divine figure until daybreak. This encounter results in Jacob receiving the new name "Israel," symbolizing his stru...
Abraham: The Bible in a Year (Genesis 15: 1-6)
In this study we sit with Abraham in a moment of fear and uncertainty as God meets him with a promise bigger than he can imagine. Abraham’s quiet act of trust becomes a defining picture of faith as he believes God’s word before he sees its fulf...
Noah: The Bible in a Year (Genesis 6:5-8,11-13, 7:1-4,17-18, 8:18-21, 9:1-3,8-11)
Noah’s story reveals both the depth of human corruption and the steadfast mercy of God, who chooses renewal over abandonment. Through the flood, the covenant, and the promise that follows, we see a God committed to preserving life and inviting ...
The Fall: The Bible in a Year (Genesis 3:1-24)
In this episode, we explore humanity’s first act of disobedience and the far‑reaching consequences that follow, revealing how trust is fractured and relationship with God is altered. Even in judgment, we also see the first signs of God’s persis...
Creation: The Bible in a Year (Genesis 1-2:14)
This first episode begins our yearlong journey through the entire story of Scripture. We start where the Bible starts, with the sweeping account of creation. In Genesis 1 and 2, God brings light out of darkness, order out of chaos, and life int...
Easter Message (Luke 24: 1-7)
What does the empty tomb mean for us in our lives?
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.
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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?
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?
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 ...