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Practical Advice from the Scriptures

Practical Advice from the Scriptures is a podcast designed to deepen your understanding of the Bible, offering a fresh perspective on how ancient wisdom can be applied to modern life. Each short episode explores a chapter from the Bible, summarizing key themes and helping listeners interpret and apply God’s Word to their daily challenges.Whether you’re a seasoned Bible reader or just starting your journey, this podcast is a helpful companion to your personal study. With relaxed, conversational

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Psalm 39 Explained | The Brevity of Life and the...

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2026/02/18

How do you live wisely when you know life is short?Psalm 39 captures David in a moment of deep reflection. He begins in silence, determined not to speak out of frustration. But silence has limits. His thoughts burn within him until they rise in an honest prayer to God.David confronts a sobering truth: human life is brief. Measured like a handbreadth. Fleeting as a shadow. The pursuits that consume so much energy, wealth, status, accumulation, can vanish without warning. The psalm forces us to ask

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Psalm 38 Explained | Finding Healing Through...

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2026/02/18

What do you do when your own mistakes catch up with you?Psalm 38 is one of David’s most raw and vulnerable prayers. There is no defense. No excuse. No attempt to shift blame. He feels the weight of his wrongdoing in his body, his emotions, and his relationships. His guilt is described like a crushing burden. His strength is failing. Friends have stepped back. Enemies draw near.This is not just poetry. It is a portrait of what unaddressed failure can do to the human soul.In this episode of Practical

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Psalm 37 Explained | Trusting God When the Wicked...

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2026/02/17

Why do people who cut corners sometimes seem to get ahead?Psalm 37 confronts a frustration most people quietly carry. David looks at a world where wrongdoers appear to flourish while the faithful struggle to stay steady. Instead of denying the tension, he addresses it directly.This wisdom psalm urges us not to burn with envy or anger when we see temporary success built on compromise. The prosperity of the wicked, David says, is short-lived. It fades like grass in the heat. What endures is something

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Psalm 36 Explained | Overcoming Self-Deception and...

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2026/02/17

How do you stay grounded in a world that rewards image over integrity?Psalm 36 presents a sharp contrast. On one side stands the self-deceived heart. Pride blinds. Conscience quiets. Truth becomes negotiable. The wicked, David explains, flatter themselves until they can no longer recognize their own wrongdoing.Then the psalm pivots.David lifts his eyes from human corruption to divine constancy. God’s mercy stretches beyond what we can measure. His faithfulness reaches higher than human

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Psalm 35 Explained | Facing Betrayal and Trusting God...

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2026/02/16

What do you do when you are misrepresented, mocked, or repaid with harm after showing kindness?Psalm 35 captures David in one of his most vulnerable moments. He is not responding to a battlefield threat alone, but to personal betrayal. He had mourned for his enemies when they suffered. He had shown restraint and compassion. Yet in return, he faced false accusations, public ridicule, and coordinated hostility.In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we explore how Psalm 35 gives

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Psalm 34 Explained | Trusting God in Crisis and...

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2026/02/16

What do you do when fear is real and escape feels fragile?Psalm 34 was written by David after a narrow and humiliating escape from King Abimelech. He was not sitting on a throne when he wrote these words. He was running for his life. Yet instead of rehearsing his fear, David chose praise. Instead of hardening his heart, he leaned into trust.In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we explore how Psalm 34 teaches us to anchor our hearts in God during seasons of crisis. David reminds

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Psalm 33: Where True Security Comes From

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2026/02/15

In a world obsessed with power, planning, and control, Psalm 33 asks a different question: What actually keeps us safe?This episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures explores Psalm 33, a hymn of joyful worship that points beyond human strength to the unmatched authority of the Creator. The psalm declares that the universe itself was formed by God’s spoken word, reminding us that intention and truth carry more weight than armies, strategies, or systems.Rather than dismissing effort or

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Psalm 32: The Freedom That Comes From Being Honest

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2026/02/15

What if the heaviness you are carrying is not from life itself, but from what you are holding inside?In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we explore Psalm 32, a deeply personal reflection from King David on the relief that comes when guilt is no longer hidden. The psalm contrasts the physical and emotional toll of unconfessed sin with the peace that follows honest confession and divine forgiveness.David describes how silence and stubbornness drained his strength, while openness

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Psalm 31: Trusting God When Life Feels Unsafe

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2026/02/14

There are moments when life doesn’t just feel difficult…it feels unsafe.Psalm 31 is David’s raw and honest prayer from a season marked by isolation, exhaustion, and fear. In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we explore how David names his distress without filtering it, while still declaring God as his refuge and fortress.This psalm dismantles the idea that faith requires emotional control or constant strength. David admits grief, weakness, and the pain of rejection, yet he places

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Psalm 30: From Mourning to Morning | When Healing...

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2026/02/14

Some seasons break us. Others restore us. Psalm 30 reminds us that neither season lasts forever.In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we walk through Psalm 30, a hymn of gratitude traditionally attributed to David, written after deliverance from serious danger. The psalm traces a powerful emotional arc, moving from fear, suffering, and silence to healing, joy, and public thanksgiving.One of the most enduring truths in Scripture appears here: “Weeping may endure for a night, but

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Psalm 29: When God’s Voice Shakes the Storm | Finding...

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2026/02/13

What do you do when life feels loud, unstable, and completely out of your control?In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we explore Psalm 29, a vivid and poetic declaration of God’s unmatched authority. Attributed to David, this psalm paints a dramatic picture of thunder, lightning, splintered trees, and trembling wildernesses, all responding to the voice of the Lord.But Psalm 29 is not meant to frighten. It teaches us that divine power is not chaotic or destructive for its own

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Psalm 28: When You Pray Before the Answer Comes |...

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2026/02/13

What do you do when you need help urgently, but the answer hasn’t arrived yet?In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we walk through Psalm 28, a powerful prayer attributed to David that moves from desperation to gratitude before circumstances visibly change. David cries out for justice, asks not to be counted among the wicked, and places his trust fully in God as his rock and defender.This psalm offers ancient wisdom for a modern, performative world. It reminds us that integrity

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Psalm 27: Courage When Fear Creeps In | Choosing...

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2026/02/12

Psalm 27 captures a deeply human tension. David opens with fearless confidence, declaring the Lord as his light and salvation, yet the psalm gradually reveals vulnerability, longing, and a plea for divine guidance. This is not a contradiction. It is a portrait of resilient faith in real time.In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we explore Psalm 27 as a roadmap for overcoming fear without denying it. The passage invites us into a single-minded pursuit of God’s presence while

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Psalm 26: Integrity on Trial | Living with a Clear...

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2026/02/12

Psalm 26 is a bold and intimate prayer in which David invites God to examine his life, motives, and character. Rather than asking for rescue or relief, David asks for evaluation. He places his confidence not in perfection, but in a sincere commitment to walk with integrity.In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we explore Psalm 26 as a call to ethical transparency and wholehearted devotion. The passage challenges the idea that faith is merely private or ritualistic, emphasizing

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Psalm 25: A Prayer for Guidance | Choosing Integrity...

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2026/02/11

Psalm 25 is a deeply personal prayer from David that speaks to anyone seeking direction while feeling exposed, uncertain, or under pressure. In this passage, David asks God for guidance, forgiveness, and protection, not by asserting confidence, but by admitting vulnerability.This episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures explores Psalm 25 as a spiritual roadmap for navigating life with humility and integrity. Rather than promising quick solutions, the psalm teaches that wisdom grows out of

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Psalm 24: The King of Glory | Living with Integrity...

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2026/02/11

Psalm 24 is a majestic declaration that everything in existence belongs to God. Written by King David, this hymn celebrates divine sovereignty while asking a deeply personal question: Who is worthy to stand in the presence of the King of Glory?The answer is not based on status, wealth, or influence. Instead, Scripture points to integrity, sincerity, and honest living as the pathway to spiritual closeness with God.In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we explore how Psalm 24

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Psalm 23: The Shepherd’s Promise | Finding Peace,...

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2026/02/10

Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved passages in all of Scripture, yet its power often goes deeper than familiarity allows us to notice.Written by King David, this psalm portrays God as a shepherd who provides, restores, and protects. It speaks to seasons of abundance and to moments when life leads us through dark valleys filled with fear, grief, or uncertainty. The message is clear: safety does not come from avoiding danger, but from knowing who walks with us through it.In this episode of Practical

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Psalm 22: From Abandonment to Hope | Finding God in...

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2026/02/10

Psalm 22 begins with one of the most haunting cries in all of Scripture: “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” It is a raw, unfiltered expression of suffering, isolation, and public humiliation. The speaker feels physically broken, mocked by others, and seemingly unheard by God.Yet this psalm does not end in despair.In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we explore how Psalm 22 moves from anguish to worship, from private pain to public praise. We unpack its prophetic

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Psalm 21: Gratitude After the Victory | Staying...

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2026/02/09

What do you do after the breakthrough?Psalm 21 is a powerful song of thanksgiving that reflects on victory, success, and divine favor. Written as a royal psalm, it celebrates how the king received honor, strength, and long life not through his own power, but through unwavering trust in God. Yet beneath the celebration is a deeper warning: success without humility is fragile, and justice will eventually confront those who rely on pride or destructive intent.In this episode of Practical Advice from

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Psalm 20 Explained | The Power of Prayer and Trust in...

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2025/10/24

In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we dive into Psalm 20, a timeless “Prayer for Victory” that reminds us where true strength comes from. Written by David, this psalm was prayed before battle—asking God to protect, guide, and grant success to His anointed.We’ll explore three key parts of this powerful passage:A Blessing for the King (verses 1–5): How prayer unites people in faith and purpose.Confidence in God’s Response (verses 6–8): Why trust in God outlasts worldly power.A

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