What Your Desires Are Trying To Tell You (Song of Solomon 1)

What Your Desires Are Trying To Tell You (Song of Solomon 1)

Desire is powerful. It shapes what we pursue, what we prioritize, and what we sacrifice for. But what if desire itself isn't the problem? Many Christians have been taught to fear desire, suppress desire, or distrust desire. Yet when we open Scripture, we discover that desire existed before sin ever entered the world. The problem isn't that we desire. The problem is what happens when our desires become disconnected from God's design. In Episode 2 of The Sacred Song, Robert and Kellee continue their journey through Song of Solomon and explore what our desires are actually trying to tell us. Together they examine the opening verses of the Song, the story of creation, and the teachings of Jesus to discover how God created desire, how sin distorted it, and how Christ redeems and redirects it. In this episode you'll discover: • Why desire existed before the fall • How Genesis 2 and Song of Solomon reveal God's original design • The meaning behind the Song's imagery of wine, fragrance, and longing • Why the woman speaks first in the Song • The repeated warning to not awaken love before its proper time • How sin distorts desire rather than creates it • The connection between spiritual hunger and misplaced desires • How Jesus redirects our deepest longings toward Himself The Song of Solomon never treats desire as something dirty. It treats it as something powerful. Something beautiful when directed toward God's design and something destructive when pursued without wisdom. Because desire is a terrible god, but a beautiful guide. And perhaps the question is not whether we have desires, but what those desires are ultimately pointing us toward. Question for Reflection: What desire has been shaping your life most recently? Because how you read the Bible shapes how you live it.

Why Is Song of Solomon In The Bible?

Why is Song of Solomon in the Bible? It feels different. Poetic. Romantic. Personal. Some people avoid it. Others misunderstand it. Many Christians simply do not know what to do with it. So why would God include an ancient love poem in Scripture? In Season 2 Episode 1 of Beneath The Ink, Robert and Kellee begin a journey into one of the Bible’s most overlooked and misunderstood books. In this episode, we explore: • Why Song of Solomon belongs in the Bible • How Hebrew poetry communicates truth differently • Love, desire, covenant, and God’s design for relationships • Why this book points beyond romance toward something deeper • How literary context changes the way we read Scripture Song of Solomon is not random. It is wisdom literature. It teaches us about love, commitment, desire, timing, covenant, and ultimately points us toward God’s greater purposes. Because how you read the Bible shapes how you live it. So grab your ink drink and join us as we go beneath the ink. Question for reflection: What am I actually longing for? Resources and recommended tools: https://www.beneaththeinkpodcast.com/resources [https://www.beneaththeinkpodcast.com/resources] Ink Drink Membership: Early episodes • bonus content • study resources • community https://www.beneaththeinkpodcast.com/ink-drink-membership [https://www.beneaththeinkpodcast.com/ink-drink-membership] Hosted by Robert + Kellee Beneath The Ink Podcast

Season 2 Trailer | The Sacred Song

What if one of the Bible’s most overlooked books has more to teach us about love, desire, longing, and intimacy than we realize? Season 2 of Beneath The Ink takes a deep dive into the Song of Solomon, one of the most misunderstood books in Scripture. Together, Robert and Kellee explore the poetry, symbolism, theology, and wisdom woven throughout this remarkable book and discover how God uses it to shape our understanding of love, covenant, desire, and relationships. Throughout this season, you'll uncover what lies beneath the ink of Song of Solomon and see how this ancient love song still speaks powerfully into our lives today. 📖 In this season: • Desire and longing • Covenant love • Garden imagery and Eden connections • Relationships and intimacy • Wisdom literature and Hebrew poetry • God's design for love and marriage • Christ-centered biblical interpretation ☕ Grab your ink drink and join us as we go beneath the ink. 📚 Want to go deeper? Check out The Sacred Song, our companion devotional designed to help you walk through Song of Solomon one chapter at a time. You'll also find bonus content, discussion resources, and special discounts through our Ink Drink Membership community. Because how you read the Bible shapes how you live it. #BeneathTheInk #SongOfSolomon #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #TheSacredSong #BiblicalLove #WisdomLiterature #ScriptureStudy

Best Kids Bible Resources | Beneath The Ink Podcast Bonus Episode

What actually helps kids fall in love with God’s Word? In this special bonus episode of Beneath the Ink, Robert and Kellee share some of their favorite Bible resources for kids, resources designed to move beyond entertainment and help children actually understand Scripture. From choosing the right Bible translation to building discipleship rhythms at home, we talk through practical tools we’ve used personally in ministry, parenting, and homeschooling over nearly two decades. In this episode we discuss: • Why choosing the right Bible matters for kids • Why we recommend the NIrV translation for early readers • Why our family loves the Adventure Bible • Family discipleship resources from Not Consumed Ministries • Gospel centered kids resources from The Daily Grace Co. • Helping children move from simply knowing Bible stories to knowing God personally One of our biggest convictions remains simple: "Because how you read the Bible shapes how you live it." Whether you're a parent, grandparent, ministry leader, homeschool family, or someone investing in the next generation, we hope this conversation gives you practical tools to help kids build lifelong faith. Start simple. Stay consistent. Trust that God is working through His Word. ☕ Grab your Ink Drink mug and join us Beneath the Ink. #BeneathTheInk #ChristianParenting #FamilyDiscipleship #BibleStudy #KidsBible #ChristianPodcast #AdventureBible #HomeschoolFamily #FaithAtHome

How to Read the Bible Without Misusing It

Most people don’t misuse the Bible on purpose, they misuse it because they ignore context. Because a verse without context can sound powerful, but it can also say something God never actually said. In this episode of Beneath The Ink, we talk about what context really means, why it matters, and how to read Scripture in a way that leads to clarity instead of confusion. If you’ve ever seen verses used incorrectly, felt unsure how to interpret what you’re reading, or wondered how to avoid misreading the Bible, you’re not alone. The issue isn’t access, it’s understanding. This episode will help you slow down, ask better questions, and read Scripture the way it was meant to be read. 📖 In this episode: • Why verses don’t stand alone, and why “neighbors” matter • How Scripture gets misapplied and how to avoid it • A deeper look at common misread verses like Jeremiah 29:11 • What literary and historical context actually mean • Why the Bible is one unified story pointing to Jesus • How devotionals can help or hurt your understanding • The difference between reading for depth and reading for intimacy • A practical walkthrough of Philippians 4:13 in context • Why “judge not” doesn’t mean what most people think • Three simple questions to ask before applying any passage 🌐 Go Deeper: Download the Episode Study Guide and explore more resources: https://www.beneaththeinkpodcast.com/ [https://www.beneaththeinkpodcast.com/] Join the Ink Drink Membership for early access, exclusive content, and deeper study tools: https://www.beneaththeinkpodcast.com/ [https://www.beneaththeinkpodcast.com/] 🎙 Beneath The Ink Podcast Hosted by Robert & Kellee Gentry We help you go beyond surface-level Bible reading into deeper understanding, context, and application. Because how you read the Bible shapes how you live it.