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A Li'l Bit Podcast Episodes Organized by Most Recent EPISODE #43 David R. Smith and Jonathan McKee: Mark 4:26-34 Published: 6/27/2009 In this podcast Jonathan and David talk about seeds. That's right, seeds. They talk about seeds, well, because that's what Jesus talks about in this passage. Check out this episode to find out why Jesus related the Kingdom of God to seeds. EPISODE #42 Matt Furby: Mark 4:21-25 Published: 6/20/2009 In this podcast, Furby helps us understand what Jesus was talking about when He spoke about hiding a lamp under a bowl. Beware: this podcast has lots to say about those of us who seek leadership and authority and influence. You either have it…or have nothing! EPISODE #41 David R. Smith: Mark 4:1-20 Published: 5/30/2009 You've heard of parables, right? Well, this is the Queen Mother of all parables - the Parable of the Sower. Listen in as David explains what Jesus meant when He started talking about dirt. That's right, dirt! There's good dirt…and not so good dirt. Which will you be? EPISODE #40 David R. Smith: Mark 3:31-35 Published: 5/23/2009 Check out this podcast ONLY IF you've ever thought your family was crazy...or they thought you were crazy! In this episode, David looks at a moment when Jesus' earthly family dissed Him because they thought He was out of His mind. But Jesus was just teaching a lesson, of course! Don't miss it. EPISODE #39 Matt Furby: Mark 3:20-30 Published: 5/16/2009 Furby was right: this podcast is "crazy"! In this episode, Furby takes us through the passage of Scripture where Jesus' enemies call Him the Devil...that's right, the Devil! Not only does Jesus set them straight, but He gives them a lesson that can help you and me, too. And don't miss Furby's two questions at the end. EPISODE #38 Jonathan McKee: Mark 3:13-19 Published: 5/9/2009 These days, lots of people call themselves "Christian." But what does it really mean to be a Christian? Join Jonathan as he looks at the twelve disciples Jesus spent His time with while He was on Earth. Every single one of these men had to make personal changes to be a "Christian." Check out this podcast to see what those changes were. EPISODE #37 Jonathan McKee: Mark 3:7-12 Published: 5/2/2009 Ever wonder what happens when an evil spirit meets Jesus? Ever wonder what happens when Jesus meets needy, sick, hurting, and lonely people? In this episode Jonathan explores both of these encounters. What happens is not only encouraging, but exciting as well! Download the podcast to find out for yourself. SPECIAL EPISODE Jonathan Mckee: The Subtlety of Sin Published: 4/11/2009 This podcast is different from all the others on our website. In this special segment, you get to listen in as Jonathan talks about an issue that all teenagers face. It's an entire message by Jonathan, and you don't have to fight the crowds or even leave your room to hear it! All you gotta do is download it. EPISODE #36 David R. Smith: Mark 3:1-6 Published: 3/21/2009 You're not gonna believe it: Jesus is in trouble over the Sabbath...again! So much trouble, in fact, that people begin to plot Jesus' death! In this episode, David spends some time talking about a Sabbath Day when Jesus healed a guy with a "shriveled hand" in the synagogue, and why Jesus got angry (yes, angry) in the process. Check it out. EPISODE #35 David R. Smith: Mark 2:23-28 Published: 3/14/2009 Join David on this podcast to see why some religious leaders got angry with Jesus and His disciples over their actions on a Sabbath day. Who was right? Who was wrong? You'll have to listen to find out. As a bonus, you can learn what God had in mind when He created our "day of rest." EPISODE #34 Matt Furby: Mark 2:18-22 Published: 3/7/2009 What does "fasting" have to do with "new wineskins" and a piece of "un-shrunk cloth"? Fair warning, this is a deep one, but Furby does a great job explaining to us what Jesus meant in this passage. Believe it or not, if we aren't careful, we can let religious actions can steal our joy. Listen to this podcast to make sure it doesn't happen to you. EPISODE #33 Matt Furby: Mark 2:13-17 Published: 2/28/2009 At times, it's easy for us to judge people we think are "sinners." Sometimes we blow people off because of the way they dress, the way they act, or the way they believe. We shouldn't ever do that because Jesus never did it. In fact, it may surprise a lot of folks that Jesus hung out with so many sinners so often, but He did. Join Furby in this podcast to find out why. EPISODE #32 Jonathan McKee: Mark 2:1-12 Published: 1/31/2009 Chris Radloff from Camp Timber-Lee is with Jonathan again, and in this episode, they talk about one of Jesus' coolest miracles: healing a guy who had been paralyzed. Tune in to see how this miracle helped establish in the hearts of people that Jesus was truly the Son of God. EPISODE #31 Jonathan McKee: Mark 1:35-45 Published: 1/18/2009 In this episode Jonathan is joined by Camp Timber-Lee's very own Chris Radloff... for the first ever A LIL BIT podcast recorded outdoors! The two of them lead this Bible study out in the falling snow. First, the two of them talk about some of the lessons we can learn from Jesus' own prayer life, and then they wrap up the podcast by showing how compassionate Jesus is for healing a man with leprosy. EPISODE #30 Matt Furby: Mark 1:14-34 Published: 11/8/2008 Choosing faithful disciples, casting out demons, healing people...Jesus did it all in one day! Join Furby as he walks us through the intense power Jesus displays in His ministry on Earth. Jesus is off to a radical start...so listen up and don't get left out. EPISODE #29 Matt Furby: Mark 1:1-13 Published: 11/2/2008 Welcome to the Gospel according to Mark! We're jumping into the life of Jesus and who better to get us kicked off than our man Furby. This podcast includes the baptism and temptation of Jesus, and sets the tone for us as we look at all that Jesus said and did during his life. EPISODE #28 David R. Smith: James 5:13-20 Published: 10/11/2008 We finally made it to the end of James! In this last section, James shares two really good ways that we can take care of one another. Make sure you listen to this podcast if you have people around you that you want to help and love. EPISODE #27 Matt Furby: James 5:7-12 Published: 10/4/2008 Join Matt in this episode as he goes through this passage... and sings. Yes, Furby sings once again (if you can really call it singing). More importantly, he talks about what to do when life stinks. Enduring hardships back when the book of James was written was a little different than now. Furby explains what it actually looks like today to endure hardships and what we can learn from these words of James. EPISODE #26 David R. Smith: James 5:1-6 Published: 9/27/2008 Join David in this episode as he shares a couple of thoughts from God's Word concerning riches. James tells us to trust in God, not our riches, and he also gives us some instruction about how to handle our money. So, if you've only got a small allowance, or you're a teenage billionaire, this podcast is for you. EPISODE #25 Jonathan McKee: James 4:13-17 Published: 9/14/2008 In this podcast, Jonathan asks us about what's most important to us. He also gives us some great insight on life by helping us understand how to make plans that God will bless. Don't miss this very important lesson. EPISODE #24: SPECIAL EDITION Jonathan McKee: The Seven Sins of After Camp Published: 9/6/2008 In this special addition, Jonathan addresses something that most Christians have experienced. If you've ever been to summer camp, came home all fired up for God, and then suddenly found yourself snuffed out in just a couple of days, this special edition of our podcast is for YOU! Jonathan helps us understand what we SHOULD DO and what we SHOULD NOT DO to keep our faith alive when we come home from summer camp. EPISODE #23 Matt Furby: James 4:8-12 Published: 8/9/2008 Life is not only about being with God; it's also about being with the people around us. In this episode, Matt gives us some great pointers on how we can love the people around us. So, if you need a little help loving others, listen in. EPISODE #22 Matt Furby: James 4:4-7 Published: 7/29/2008 Matt tackles some really "deep issues" in this podcast. He explains why the Bible describes God as "a jealous God," and "a consuming fire." But Furby also tells us how we can be friends with God. Check it out! EPISODE #21 David R. Smith: James 4:1-3 Published: 7/19/2008 This week, David breaks into James 4. If you've ever wondered why you've prayed for something but didn't get it, this podcast will help you understand why. Check out these 3 short verses that can make a HUGE difference in how we pray. EPISODE #20 David R. Smith: James 3:13-18 Published: 7/12/2008 David returns this week to wrap up James 3. This podcast is all about wisdom...where it comes from, what it looks like, and how to share it with others. This podcast will help you avoid the common mistakes many teens make concerning bad decisions. EPISODE #19 Jonathan McKee & Matt Furby: James 3:7-12 Published: 7/6/2008 Jonathan and Matt are back this week to tackle the next part of James chapter 3, where we're given more advice about how to manage our mouths. Check out the challenge at the end...it's just too in-your-face to miss. Listen...and then live differently! EPISODE #18 Jonathan McKee & Matt Furby: James 3:1-6 Published: 6/28/2008 This week Jonathan and Matt have way too much fun talking about the first part of James chapter 3. This podcast gives us James' directions about "taming the tongue," which is another way of saying, "watch what you say." This can be life-changing if we live it! EPISODE #17 David R. Smith: James 2:20-26 Published: 6/1/2008 This week David flips to the end of James chapter 2 so we can finish James' thoughts about faith in action. Take a listen how James wraps up what faith looks like in action. From Abraham to a prostitute... faith in action. This is good stuff! EPISODE #16 David R. Smith: James 2:14-19 Published: 5/25/2008 This week David dives into one of the most controversial pieces we have from James. Do our deeds matter? Do they save us? Some say, "you have faith, I have deeds." Are they linked? This is the stuff we're talking about today. And David unpacks it so we can live it. EPISODE #15 Matt Furby: James 2:12-13 Published: 5/18/2008 This week Matt can't stop the podcast... because he can't stop the music. I really don't know what that means. Do you? Well listen to the podcast and find out. Because this podcast has three elements you don't want to miss: Furby, James, and a life-changing truth. EPISODE #14 Matt Furby: James 2:8-11 Published: 5/10/2008 This week Matt has just 10 minutes to save the world... okay... maybe not. But he really brings it in this podcast digging through James 2:8-11 in an eye-opening fashion. As always... be prepared to walk away changed! EPISODE #13 David R. Smith: James 2:5-7 Published: 5/3/2008 This week David helps us find out how to use "who we are" to serve God. Because this passage talks about some people with money and status using their "stuff" for themselves. David tells us how we can use our "stuff" to serve God. Cool stuff! EPISODE #12 David R. Smith: James 2:1-4 Published: 4/26/2008 This week David jumps back into the book of James, starting in chapter 2. Do you play favorites? Does our church play favorites? Let's be honest... if a homeless guy asks our pastor for an appointment, does he get the same attention as a rich, important guy? That is what James hits head on in these 4 simple verses. David helps us understand this passage with a great story and application of how to live it out this week. Enjoy! EPISODE #11 Jonathan McKee & Matt Furby: James 1:26-27 Published: 4/20/2008 This week Jonathan and Matt have a great time tackling the next two verses in this James passage. Have fun with them as they apply the Word to our lives and assign us some further reading to do on our own throughout the week. EPISODE #10 Jonathan McKee & Matt Furby: James 1:25 Published: 4/13/2008 This week Jonathan and Matt continue their series in James, only hitting one verse this week. After getting a running start (reviewing the few verses prior) they tackle this powerful verse and then leave us an application and reading assignment for the week. EPISODE #9 Jonathan McKee & Matt Furby: James 1:22-24 Published: 4/6/2008 This week Jonathan and Matt have a lot of fun together with this next episode of "A Lil' Bit." They begin by tackling James 1:22-25... but they only get to verse 24 because there is so much good stuff in those few verses. Then they'll leave us with a challenge for the week. EPISODE #8 Jonathan McKee & Matt Furby: James 1:19-21 Published: 3/29/2008 This week Jonathan and Matt have a good time going through this passage in James that deals with anger. Enjoy as Jonathan shares a little bit about his own dealings with anger, then provides some insight as to how to deal with it. As always, they leave you with a reading assignment and application for the week. EPISODE #7 Matt Furby: James 1:16-18 Published: 3/23/2008 This week Matt takes us through the next three verses in James, connecting last episode's subject of temptation with the topic of God wanting to help us. As always, Matt provides us with an action you we do this week to apply the scripture to our lives. Then he also gives us some further reading to read through the week until our next podcast. EPISODE #6 Matt Furby: James 1:12-15 Published: 3/16/2008 This week Matt takes us through the next three verses in James talking about being able to overcome and persevere through temptations. Then Matt gives us an action you can do this week to apply the scripture to your lives. Then he also gives you some further reading to read through the week until our next podcast. EPISODE #5 Matt Furby: James 1:9-11 Published: 3/9/2008 Matt is back with us this week, diving back into the book of James. This week we get a glimpse of a perspective we can have regardless of our circumstances. As always, Matt leaves you with an action you can do this week to apply the scripture to your lives. Then he also gives you some further reading to read through the week until our next podcast. EPISODE #4 Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith: Daniel 1:1-8 Published: 3/1/2008 Jonathan and David come together from the East and West Coast for this fun podcast. We break from James this week to bring you a peek at a passage from the book of Daniel that will challenge us to think ahead and "set our minds" about some of the decisions that face us in the near future. EPISODE #3 Matt Furby: James 1:5-8 Published: 2/18/2008 We're moving through James "a li'l bit" at a time in these podcasts. This week Matt takes us through the next three verses and leaves you with an action you can do this week to apply the scripture to your lives. Then he also gives you some further reading to read through the week until our next podcast. EPISODE #2 Matt Furby: James 1:1-4 Published: 2/11/2008 Matt kicks off this second podcast from California and dives right into the beginning of the book of James, going through the first four verses in chapter 1. Matt leaves you with an action you can do this week to apply the scripture to your lives. Then he also gives you some further reading to read through the week until our next podcast. INTRO EPISODE Intro Episode: Jonathan McKee and Matt Furby Published: 1/5/2008 Jonathan and Matt kick off this podcast by introducing what "A Li'l Bit" will provide each week. Then the two of them go through Colossians 3:23,24 and apply it to our lives each week. They leave you with an action you can do this week to apply the scripture to your lives. Then they also give you some further reading to read through the week until our next podcast. |