The Bible and the Rest of the Story

When the New Year Isn't January: A Divine Reset

Host Bishop Carl Bell explores Exodus 12:2 and explains how God created a new beginning for Israel that did not follow the world’s calendar. He shows that true new years start with redemption — the blood, obedience, and identity change — not with January 1st, inviting listeners to live by God’s calendar.

Bethlehem to Beyond: Christmas 2025 — Past, Present & Promise

Bishop Carl Bell reflects on Christmas past in Bethlehem, the present reality of Christmas in 2025, and the future promise of Christ's return. He emphasizes that Christmas is more than tradition — it is salvation, hope, and the assurance that the greatest Christmas is yet to come.

The Ark That Wasn't Just for Animals

Host Bishop Carl Bell examines Genesis 6:22 and reveals how Noah’s obedience transformed a divinely given blueprint into salvation. The ark becomes a symbol of holiness, the seal of the Spirit, and an invitation to build our lives according to God’s word—faithful preparation before the storm.

Thanksgiving: Faith, Survival, and Praise at Plymouth

In 1620 a small band of believers landed at Plymouth Rock, endured a harsh winter, and with God’s help gathered a harvest and shared a feast with the Wampanoag. They gave thanks not because of abundance but because of God’s presence and provision. But Thanksgiving began long before the Pilgrims—in Scripture and in the lives of those who worship and surrender to God daily. This episode explores how thanksgiving is a posture of the heart, a daily practice of acknowledging the Lord, not just a holiday meal.