Recent Episodes by Jeff Parrett
The Fear of Better Options | Historical Books | 1 Kings 18:16-46
12:58 | 09-12-2025
Do you suffer from the fear of better options? Are you tempted to worship the gods of our culture? What's your Baal? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Kings 18:16-46 reminds us there is one option for our worship: the true and living God. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. 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. Passages: 1 Kings 18:16-46
The Biggest Problem in Our World Today | Historical Books | 1 Kings 16:29-34
10:36 | 09-05-2025
What's wrong with me? How do I find healing for my heart? How do I make the world a better place? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Kings 16:29-34 points us to Jesus, who will renew the world by restoring us. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. 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. Passages: 1 Kings 16:29-34
Get Out of the Spectator Seat | Historical Books | 1 Kings 15:1-8
10:19 | 08-29-2025
Do you read the Bible from the spectator seat? Is there a hidden sin you need to confess? What is the lamp in Jerusalem? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Kings 15:1-8 encourages us to move from the spectator to the arena floor, where we might meet the love and victory of Jesus. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. 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. Passages: 1 Kings 15:1-8
Join, or Die | Historical Books | 1 Kings 12:16-33
12:11 | 08-22-2025
What fuels division? What kills our relationship with God and others? Where are you experiencing death by division? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Kings 12:16-33 encourages us to depend on God's grace, which unites us as his people. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. 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. Passages: 1 Kings 12:16-33
The Party Before the Plunge | Historical Books | 1 Kings 10:1-13
11:41 | 08-15-2025
Who did Solomon's wealth benefit? What sin is leading your heart astray? Could you be living in the party before the plunge? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Kings 10:1-13 warns us against living in awe of ourselves instead of God. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. 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. Passages: 1 Kings 10:1-13