Why Most Christians Struggle to Read the Bible (And How to Actually Stay Consistent)

Why Most Christians Struggle to Read the Bible (And How to Actually Stay Consistent)

Only 11% of Christians read their Bible daily. No wonder so many of us feel spiritually dry.In this episode, Pastor Grant Todd unpacks why we struggle to stay consistent in God’s Word and shows you how to move from a “Sunday-only” faith to a daily walk with Jesus.Through Matthew 13 and the Parable of the Sower, you’ll discover:1️⃣ The 4 types of relationships people have with God’s Word2️⃣ Why understanding the Bible starts with obedience3️⃣ How to build daily Bible habits that last beyond emotional highs4️⃣ How to get God’s Word in your head, heart, and handsIf you’ve ever opened your Bible and felt lost, distracted, or unmotivated, this episode will give you the tools and encouragement to stay disciplined and grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus.📖 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105📌 WATCH NEXT:▶️ How to Study the Bible: COMING SOON! Subscribe so you don’t miss it.✅ SELF ASSESSMENT & 7-DAY DAILY DEVOTIONAL CHALLENGE: https://www.granttoddministries.com/resources🎯 FOLLOW First Things First with Grant Todd: https://linktr.ee/granttodd

The Key to Staying Close to Jesus

Spiritual decisions can get you to Jesus, but without discipline you’ll sink.In this episode of the First Things First podcast Pastor Grant kicks off a 10 week series on spiritual disciplines and shows why they’re the key to staying close to Jesus.Teaching from Peter’s walk on water in Matthew 14 we unpack1️⃣ Why spiritual decisions can get you close to Jesus but disciplines keep you there2️⃣ Why confidence in yourself can sink you faster than fear3️⃣ Why Jesus doesn’t just want to save you He wants to sustain youIf you’ve ever made a commitment to God and felt like you couldn’t keep it up this episode is for you 🙌🏼🔔 Subscribe for more podcast episodes and discipleship content🔥 https://www.granttoddministries.com#spiritualdisciplines #matthew14 #faithhabits #peterwalksonwater #stayclosetojesus #firstthingsfirst #christianpodcast

God Hears Me: The Discipline of Prayer

“Honest prayers get honest answers.”This isn’t just a feel-good phrase, it’s how Jesus actually taught us to pray. In this message, Pastor Grant unpacks the power of vulnerable, daily prayer that keeps us close to the Father who hears everything.Rooted in Matthew 6, this sermon explores:✔️ Why God wants honesty, not performance✔️ How prayer moves us from reaching to remaining✔️ What it means to pursue purity and protection through prayer✔️ How to start praying when you don’t know what to sayThis isn’t about polished prayers, t’s about real ones. The kind God loves to answer.👉🏼 Want to start putting this into practice?Join the 10-week discipline challenge.We’re walking through the spiritual habits that actually grow your faith for real life.JOIN ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/_grant_todd?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr🔔 Subscribe for more sermons and discipleship content🔥 https://www.granttoddministries.com#prayerlife #genzfaith #firstthingsfirst #disciplineoverhype

Among the Lions: The Discipline of Prayer

A lot of people wait until everything falls apart to start praying. Daniel didn’t.He wasn’t scrambling for faith in the lion’s den, he had already built it in secret.Before the pressure. Before the crisis. Before the lions.This message is all about why daily prayer matters, not just for church, but for when life gets real.If you’re tired of feeling like your faith only shows up on Sundays, this is for you.We’re talking:1️⃣ Why discipline matters more than motivation2️⃣ How to build a prayer life that actually holds up under pressure3️⃣ What it means to choose relationship over religion, even when it costs you👉🏼 Want to start putting this into practice?Join the 10-week discipline challenge. We’re walking through the spiritual habits that actually grow your faith for real life.JOIN ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/_grant_todd?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrDon’t wait for everything to fall apart to start praying. Start now. Build in secret.🔔 Subscribe for more sermons and discipleship content🔥 https://www.granttoddministries.com#amongthelions #daniel6 #prayerlife #genzfaith #firstthingsfirst #disciplineoverhype

Tempted but Trained: The Discipline of Bible Intake

The lies sounded true… until I opened my Bible.In Matthew 4, Jesus was tempted by Satan, not with obvious sin, but with half-truths, twisted Scripture, and fake promises. Sound familiar?Every day, you’re being fed lies about your identity, your future, your worth, and your faith.The only way to silence the enemy is to know what God actually said.In this message, we’ll break down how Jesus stood strong and how you can too. If you’re tired of falling for the same lies, it’s time to get trained in truth.🔔 subscribe for more content to help you build daily habits in God’s word.🔥 https://www.granttoddministries.com#bibleintake #temptation #genzfaith #jesusinthewilderness #spiritualdiscipline #firstthingsfirst