“Broken Vows"

“When God Calls”

1 Samuel 1–3 marks a major turning point in the biblical story. These chapters move us from barrenness to birth, from corrupt religion to faithful worship, and from silence to the voice of God being heard again. The message is simple and powerful: God sees hidden grief, honors humble faith, and raises up those who listen to him. When God begins a new work, he often starts quietly—with prayer, surrender, and a willing heart. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

“Redeemed and Restored”

Ruth 3–4 brings the story of Naomi and Ruth into full view. What began with famine, burial, bitterness, and emptiness now moves toward redemption, restoration, and joy. These chapters show that God not only provides daily bread, but also works out deeper rescue through a redeemer. The message is clear: God is faithful in quiet providence, honorable in his ways, and kind beyond what broken people can imagine. He brings rest to the weary, covering to the vulnerable, and hope to the empty. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

“From Emptiness to Hope”

Ruth 1–2 is a beautiful turn in the biblical story. After the chaos and darkness of Judges, these chapters bring us into a quieter, more personal picture of God’s grace. We see loss, grief, loyalty, humble faith, kind providence, and the first signs of restoration. The message is clear: even in bitter seasons, God is still at work. He meets broken people with faithful love, and he often begins restoration in ordinary, quiet ways. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

“A Nation in Pieces”

Judges 20–21 shows the aftermath of the horror in Gibeah and the deep brokenness of Israel as a whole. These chapters teach that when sin is not dealt with early, entire communities can unravel. Even when people finally confront evil, they may still handle matters with a mixture of zeal, grief, rashness, and human confusion. Together, these chapters show a nation trying to respond to wickedness while still lacking the stable righteousness, wisdom, and leadership it desperately needs. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

“When Truth Collapses”

Judges 17–19 shows what happens when people keep the language of religion but abandon the truth of God. These chapters move from false worship in one household, to tribal corruption, to moral horror in the nation. The message is plain and sobering: when people stop submitting to God’s word, worship becomes distorted, conscience grows numb, and human life is treated cheaply. These chapters are meant to unsettle us, because they show a society falling apart from the inside. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!