Recent Episodes by Jeff Parrett
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
The Rest You’re Aching For | The Gospels | Luke 6:1–11
12:56 | 03-27-2026
Why do we ache for rest but resist it at the same time? Why do better habits and slower days still fail to quiet our hearts? What if the rest you’re longing for is found not in a routine, but in a King? In today’s episode, Jeff shares how Jesus’s words and works on the Sabbath in Luke 6 reveal the restorative rest only he can give. 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 6:1–11
The Needy and the Need-Nots | The Gospels | Luke 4:14–30
12:00 | 03-20-2026
What if the deepest dividing line in humanity isn’t between the haves and the have-nots? What if it’s between the needy and the need-nots? And how do we know which one we are? In today’s episode, Jeff explores Luke 4:14–30 and shows how Jesus was rejected by those who didn’t sense their need, but welcomed by outsiders who did. 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 4:14-30
Comfort in the Chaos | The Gospels | Luke 2:22–40
12:26 | 03-13-2026
How can we recognize God’s work in the midst of uncertainty? Is there hope beyond the chaos? Can comfort go deeper than our circumstances? In today’s episode, Jeff shares how Luke 2:22–40 shows Simeon recognizing Jesus as the long-awaited consolation of Israel, pointing us to hope and comfort that restores and redeems. 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 2:22–40