Episode 175 | John Birkey: The Art of Surrender

Episode 179 | Stephen Pierce: How Encouragement Shapes Your Faith

In this episode of Bible Thump, Stephen Pierce reflects on Hebrews 3:12–13 and explores what it means to follow Jesus in the everyday rhythms of life. Rather than measuring faith only by what can be counted, Stephen points to the deeper issue of the heart, whether we truly trust God, and how daily encouragement from fellow believers helps keep us grounded in truth.

Episode 178 | Brett Vance: The Blueprint of Self-Sacrificial Love

This week on Bible Thump, Brett Vance takes a thoughtful look at one of Jesus’ most challenging commands: love your enemies. Drawing from Matthew 5 and Romans 5, Brett shares a personal story about conflict, bitterness, and the hard but holy work of praying for those who hurt or frustrate us.

Episode 177 | Mark Lutz: How to Achieve Spiritual Formation

In this episode of Bible Thump, host Mark Lutz explores spiritual formation by connecting Thor’s journey in Infinity War with the story of Mary and Martha. Through both pop culture and Scripture, Mark highlights how spiritual formation is not simply about doing good deeds or serving others, but about becoming who God wants us to be through inward transformation. This episode is a thoughtful look at how God shapes our hearts, priorities, and lives from the inside out. Hosted by Mark Lutz. Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/bible-thump/ [https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/bible-thump/]

Episode 176 | Hector Miray: Applying What We Already Know to See Our Lives Change

Hector Miray takes an honest look at the struggle bus, when things are rough, and how the Bible is clear about what we should do to get through the tough times, even if we try to make it more complicated.

Episode 175 | John Birkey: The Art of Surrender

In this episode of Bible Thump, host John Birkey explores the financial challenges facing the Metropolitan Opera, including layoffs and the possibility of selling artwork. Through the lens of art ownership and institutional survival, John draws a powerful connection to the spiritual life—asking whether we truly surrender ourselves to Christ or simply benefit from being associated with Him. The episode ends with a direct invitation to examine what wholehearted devotion to Jesus really looks like. Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/bible-thump/ [https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/bible-thump/]