BIBLE STUDY PODCAST

Awkward but Beautiful: Why Song of Songs Is Still So Real Today

In this episode, we dive into Song of Songs 6:4–12 and explore what it means to truly delight in one another. From poetic metaphors to real-life marriage conversations, our hosts reflect on the beauty of being chosen, cherished, and called “flawless” despite our brokenness. Whether you're single, dating, or married, this conversation is packed with honest insights, biblical wisdom, and practical encouragement for your relationships. 🌿 Learn why love that grows still needs tending. 🧡 See how delighting in your spouse reflects God's love for us. ✨ And yes... we talk about nut groves (you’re welcome). Join us for a fun, vulnerable, and surprisingly deep discussion that reminds us: love is intentional, spiritual, and worth the work. ============================ Scripture ============================= 📖 Song of Songs 6:4–12 ============================= Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ What is your default mental image of your spouse (or loved one)? Is it honoring? Reflective of God’s heart? ✅ In what ways have you unintentionally stopped delighting in the people closest to you? ✅ How can you begin to “prefer” your person again—not just love them, but actively choose them? ✅ How does the phrase “my flawless one” challenge your view of grace, both in relationships and in how God sees you? ✅ What areas of your relationship (or faith) need new growth—and how can you invite God into that process? ============================= Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Erin Marken 🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

When Love Feels Distant: The Tension, the Tenderness, the Truth

This episode gets real. Join Micah, Erin, and Kristy as they dive into one of the most complex and surprising sections of Song of Songs. From late-night longing and poetic tension to unexpected watchmen and expressions of deep love, we're exploring what happens when love feels confusing or costly—and why it’s still worth it. Whether you're married, dating, or just navigating messy relationships, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on intimacy, conflict, and the kind of love that fights to stay. You’ll laugh, you’ll reflect, and maybe even rethink what healthy love looks like. 📖 Includes commentary on marriage, conflict, physical intimacy, and spiritual reflection.  🪴 Spoiler alert: There's talk of “myrrh,” worst dates, and possibly locking yourself in a walk-in fridge. 🎧 Subscribe for more honest conversations about the Bible and real life. ============================= Scripture ============================= 📖 Song of Songs 5:2–6:3 ============================= Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ When you think about your closest relationships, are you more comfortable with passion or with vulnerability? Why? ✅ Have you ever experienced distance or tension in a relationship—and what helped bridge that gap? ✅ What do you believe makes someone "the best of the best" to you, like the woman describes in this passage? ✅ In what ways do you see God pursuing your heart even when you feel distant from Him? ✅ What does it mean for love to be both romantic and resilient in your life right now? ============================= Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Erin Marken 🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

From Shame to Sacred: Why the Church Should Talk About Sex

Is it possible that the Bible not only allows but celebrates sensuality within marriage? In this episode, we dive deep into Song of Songs 4–5 and explore how Scripture talks about intimacy, pleasure, vulnerability, and mutual desire—without shame. With humor, honesty, and a lot of candor, our hosts unpack what it means to view sexuality through a biblical lens and why this conversation belongs in the church, our homes, and our marriages. Whether you're single, married, healing, or curious—this is a conversation worth continuing.    🎧 Don’t miss the reflection questions at the end to take this deeper in your own walk! ============================= Scripture ============================= 📖 Song of Songs 4–5 ============================= Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ Where have I seen shame influence the way I think about my body or my desires? ✅ How does this passage challenge or affirm my understanding of God’s design for intimacy? ✅ What stood out to me about the mutual respect and pleasure in this relationship? ✅ Are there areas in my marriage (or future marriage) where I need healing, freedom, or a fresh start? ✅ Who is a trusted person I could talk to honestly about intimacy, desire, or spiritual vulnerability? ============================= Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Erin Marken 🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Beauty, Strength & the Backward Hat

What does ancient Hebrew poetry have to say about modern relationships, desire, and being fully known? In this week’s episode, we dive into Song of Songs 3:6–4:9—and it’s rich with imagery, opulence, and unexpected beauty. From wedding-day fanfare to a deep celebration of embodied love, this discussion unpacks themes of mutual devotion, security, desire, and the power of being seen and known. Join us as we laugh, reflect, and uncover wisdom that meets us right where we are—whether single, married, dating, or somewhere in between. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a moment of this season! 📖 New episodes drop weekly as we walk through Song of Songs together. 💭 Know someone who needs to hear this? Click share and send this episode to a friend! ============================= Scripture ============================= 📖 Song of Songs 3:6–4:9 ============================= Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ What does “coming up from the wilderness” represent in your current season of life? ✅ How do you respond to the idea that love, when rightly ordered, brings beauty out of chaos? ✅ What parts of yourself do you struggle to see as beautiful—and what would it mean to believe God does? ✅ Do you allow yourself to enjoy the good gifts of God—like love, beauty, and intimacy—in the way He designed? ✅ How do you feel about being “seen” by someone else—emotionally, spiritually, and physically? Why might that be hard or healing? ============================= Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Erin Marken 🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Who Will See? Faith, Surrender, and the Road to Jerusalem

In this episode, we explore Luke 18:9–19:44, where Jesus challenges pride and self-reliance, calling His followers to radical humility and deep trust in the Father. Through the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, He contrasts outward righteousness with a repentant heart. We see children lifted as models of kingdom faith, while a wealthy ruler walks away—unwilling to surrender all. Yet Jesus promises that sacrificial trust in Him will not go unrewarded. As He foretells His death and heals a blind man, Jesus steadily turns His face toward Jerusalem. In Zacchaeus’ story, we witness salvation come to a home, underscoring His mission to seek and save the lost. Finally, Jesus weeps over the city that will reject Him, revealing the grief of a Messiah whose path to glory leads through rejection and sacrifice. 🔔 Subscribe and join the journey through the Gospel of Luke! ============================= Scripture ============================= 📖  Luke 18:9–19:44 ============================= Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter 🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved