Recent Episodes by Jeff Parrett
Will You Accept the Invitation? | The Gospels | Luke 14:15–24
12:46 | 05-01-2026
Why don’t we feel urgency when it comes to God? What keeps us from responding to his invitation? And what do our excuses reveal about what we truly value? In today’s episode, Jeff shares how Luke 14:15–24 reveals that while many delay or decline the invitation to God’s kingdom, the table is filled with those who recognize their need and respond with urgency. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Luke 14:15–24
The King Is Coming. Are You Ready? | The Gospels | Luke 12:35–48
12:57 | 04-24-2026
Are you living with a sense of readiness for Jesus's return, or drifting through life? What does Jesus mean when he tells us to stay awake and prepared? And how can we live in a way that reflects the King is coming? In today’s episode, Jeff shares how Luke 12:35–48 invites us to enjoy God, love others, and live faithfully as we wait for his return. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Luke 12:35–48
Does God Really Hear My Prayers? | The Gospels | Luke 11:1–13
13:39 | 04-17-2026
Do you ever wonder if God is really listening when you pray? Why does prayer sometimes feel like talking into silence? And what does Jesus actually teach us about approaching God? In today’s episode, Jeff shares how Luke 11:1–13 shows that God is not distant or indifferent, but a Father who invites us to ask, seek, and knock with confidence. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Luke 11:1–13
A Glory Worth the Cost | The Gospels | Luke 9:21–45
12:41 | 04-10-2026
Why does Jesus reveal his glory right after calling his disciples to take up their cross? What were they meant to understand about who he is? And how does that revelation help us obey when following him feels costly? In today’s episode, Jeff shares how Luke 9:21–45 reveals the glory of Christ so we can trust him enough to surrender everything. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Luke 9:21–45
The Crux of the Cross | The Gospels | Luke 7:36-50
11:53 | 04-03-2026
Do you believe the cross is true, but functionally deny its power in your everyday life? Why do we still carry guilt Jesus already died to remove? What if Good Friday is meant to do more than inform your theology; it’s meant to transform your heart? In today’s episode, Jeff shares how the woman who anointed Jesus in Luke 7 shows that the forgiveness found in Christ should change how we worship, love, and live. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Luke 7:36-50