BIBLE STUDY PODCAST

Ep2 | When Jesus Doesn’t Meet Your Expectations | Luke 19:28–48

What happens when Jesus shows up—but not the way we expected? In Luke 19, Jesus finally arrives in Jerusalem. The crowds celebrate Him as king, shouting praise and welcoming Him with excitement. But Jesus knows something they don’t: many of these same voices will soon turn against Him. In this episode, we explore the tension of this moment. Why did Jesus ride into the city on a donkey? Why does He weep over Jerusalem? And why does the Prince of Peace walk into the temple and start flipping tables? Along the way, we talk honestly about how we often approach God with our own expectations—and what it looks like to recognize Jesus for who He truly is. Wherever you’re at in life or faith, you’re welcome here. Let’s open God’s Word together and discover what He might be teaching us today. ============================= Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ What expectations do I have about how God should work in my life? Could those expectations keep me from recognizing what He’s actually doing? ✅ Where in my life might Jesus be inviting me into a deeper kind of peace—not just comfort? ✅ When Jesus cleared the temple, He was restoring what had been corrupted. Are there areas of my life where God may be asking to do that same restoring work? ✅ What helps me recognize God’s presence in everyday moments? ✅ If I truly believed Jesus is the King He claims to be, what would I surrender to Him this week? ============================= Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Brian Laney 🎛️ 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

Ep1 | When Jesus Turns Everything Upside Down | Luke 19-24

The story of Jesus is familiar to many of us—but what if we slowed down and looked again? In this first episode of our new Bible study season, we begin a journey through the final chapters of the Gospel of Luke, leading all the way through the passion, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus. Before we dive into the story itself, we take time to explore the big picture: Why Luke wrote his Gospel, what makes Luke’s account unique, the surprising themes woven throughout the book, and the question Luke quietly asks every reader: What will you do with Jesus? Along the way, we talk about: • The upside-down Kingdom of God, • Why Jesus consistently moved toward the marginalized, • How Luke highlights the reactions people had when they encountered Christ, • And why even familiar stories like Easter can still transform us. If life feels busy and you don’t have time for a full Bible study, this podcast was created for you. Come listen, reflect, and discover Jesus in His Word—one episode at a time. 📖 Next Week’s Passage: Luke 19:28–48 ============================= Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ When you hear the story of Jesus today, does it feel fresh or familiar? Why do you think that is? ✅ Luke repeatedly shows people responding to Jesus. What kind of response do you see in your own life right now? ✅ Jesus often moved toward people others overlooked. Who might God be inviting you to notice this week? ✅ Where might God be turning your expectations upside down—just like He did for people in Luke’s Gospel? ✅ What would it look like for you to slow down and truly sit with the story of Jesus this week? ============================= Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Brian Laney 🎛️ 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 Awkward to Holy: What Song of Songs Taught Us

What happens when three friends commit to studying the Bible’s most poetic and misunderstood book—Song of Songs? In this honest, joy-filled season finale, our hosts reflect on the surprising ways this study impacted their marriages, relationships, and view of intimacy with God. From back porch conversations to cherishing their spouses in new ways, this is the kind of episode that makes you want to dive back into Scripture with fresh eyes. Don’t miss this vulnerable and hope-filled wrap-up to Season 12. ============================= Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ What does “cherishing” someone really look like in your daily life? ✅ In what ways might God be inviting you to experience His love through beauty, nature, or your senses? ✅ Is there a relationship in your life—romantic or otherwise—that could be deepened through intentional appreciation or gratitude? ✅ How has your view of intimacy with God shifted after this study? ✅ What are the “back porch” moments in your life—those sacred, quiet spaces that connect you to the divine? ============================= 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

Spoiler: The Song of Songs Isn't Just About Sex - It's About Something Far More Cosmic

What do jealousy, fire, and fierce love have to do with a healthy marriage? In this final episode of our Song of Songs Bible study, we dive into one of the most passionate passages in all of Scripture—and we’re not just talking about romance. Kristi, Aaron, and Micah explore how committed love reflects the very character of God, how seasons of struggle can refine intimacy, and what it really means to be someone’s “seal.” Whether you're single, dating, or married, this honest and hope-filled conversation will challenge how you view love, intimacy, and your identity in Christ. Don't miss this rich, real, and refreshingly relatable take on the Bible’s most surprising book. ============================ Scripture ============================= 📖 Song of Songs 8:4 - 14 ============================= Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ What does “fierce love” look like in your life right now? Who or what are you fighting for in love? ✅ When have you felt most fiercely loved by someone—and how did that impact your view of God’s love for you? ✅ How does the image of being a "seal" on someone’s heart or arm challenge or inspire you? ✅ What echoes of God’s love can you see in the relationships around you—romantic or otherwise? ✅ What would it look like to continue “seeking and finding” in your relationship with God or with your spouse this week? ============================= 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

What If Your Love Life Looked Like This? A Biblical Invitation to Deep Connection

This episode explores one of the most intimate and beautiful sections of the Song of Songs. Join Aaron, Kristy, and Micah as they reflect on how these poetic verses have challenged and shaped their marriages in real time. With humor, honesty, and deep insight, they unpack what it means to honor each other in love—and why God actually delights in delight. If you’ve ever felt stuck in “marriage autopilot” or wondered whether desire can be holy, this one’s for you. ============================ Scripture ============================= 📖 Song of Songs 6:13–8:4 ============================= Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ In what ways have you been on “autopilot” in your marriage or close relationships recently? ✅ What does delighting in your spouse (or future spouse) look like practically in your current season? ✅ How have cultural messages about shame impacted your view of desire or intimacy? ✅ What does it mean to “not awaken love until it so desires”? How might that look different from common advice? ✅ Where do you see God inviting you to be more intentional in how you love and honor others? ============================= 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