June 9, 2026 - Ep 149 - Grace Revealed - Matthew 4:23-5:1

June 9, 2026 - Ep 149 - Grace Revealed - Matthew 4:23-5:1

The First Love Project is introduced as a daily devotion to engage with God's word and find encouragement in it. The significance of the Gospels in revealing the good news of Jesus' earthly ministry and the importance of accepting His salvation through faith are discussed. The exploration of Matthew's Gospel and the revelation of Jesus' power through teaching, healing, and the calling of his first disciples is highlighted. “Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.” Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study? Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th). Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience. Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners: • read God’s Word • study God’s Word • live God’s Word • and share God’s Word with others   Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here. https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer [https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer]   Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here: https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com [https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com] Email Dr. Jori at awordforthisday@gmail.com [awordforthisday@gmail.com] Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to the First Love Project * 06:23 Jesus' Healing Power and Revelation

June 8, 2026 - Ep 148 - Grace in the Beginning - Exodus 8:1-15

The First Love Project Podcast, hosted by Dr. Jori Shaffer, focuses on exploring the story of grace from Genesis to Revelation and delving into the character of God through various biblical themes. The podcast emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's power, grace, and love, and encourages listeners to trust God in difficult times.

June 7, 2026 - EP 147 - Grace in the Abiding - Psalm 46:1

The First Love Project Podcast is a platform to share the goodness of God and the story of grace from Genesis to Revelation. It encourages intentional engagement with God's word and emphasizes the love, grace, and mercy of God. The podcast explores different sections of scripture and provides insights and encouragement for daily living. This episode begins the journey through Psalm 46. “Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.” Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study? Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th). Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience. Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners: • read God’s Word • study God’s Word • live God’s Word • and share God’s Word with others   Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here. https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer [https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer]   Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here: https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com [https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com] Email Dr. Jori at awordforthisday@gmail.com [awordforthisday@gmail.com]

June 6 - Ep 146 - Grace in the Remembering - Judges 6:11-16

The conversation explores the concept of returning to the first love and the grace found in remembering God's faithfulness. It delves into the exploration of scripture, the significance of the history books, and the story of Gideon, highlighting the themes of trust and God's unwavering faithfulness. “Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.” Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study? Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th). Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience. Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners: • read God’s Word • study God’s Word • live God’s Word • and share God’s Word with others   Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here. https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer [https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer]   Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here: https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com [https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com] Email Dr. Jori at awordforthisday@gmail.com [awordforthisday@gmail.com]

June 5, 2026 -Ep 145 - Grace in the Waiting - Isaiah 9:1-2

The conversation explores the First Love Project, the significance of books of prophecy, the book of Isaiah as the longest book of prophecy, the good news of what was coming, the prophecy of Jesus as the light, and Jesus as the true light. It emphasizes God's faithfulness in keeping his promises and the eternal significance of Jesus as the light in the darkness. “Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.” Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study? Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th). Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience. Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners: • read God’s Word • study God’s Word • live God’s Word • and share God’s Word with others   Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here. https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer [https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer]   Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here: https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com [https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com] Email Dr. Jori at awordforthisday@gmail.com [awordforthisday@gmail.com]