Recent Episodes by Jeff Parrett
Can Life Grow From the Rubble? | The Gospels | Matthew 2:19–23
14:07 | 09-11-2026
What can possibly grow out of the rubble of tragedy? Why does Matthew emphasize Jesus’ unlikely hometown of Nazareth? How does a seemingly insignificant place point to the kind of King Jesus came to be? In today’s episode, Jeff shares how Matthew 2:19–23 connects Jesus to the Old Testament promise of a branch growing from a lifeless stump—and how Jesus brings life where we least expect it. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! 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: Matthew 2:19–23
When Your Faith Hits a Dead End | The Gospels | John 21:15–25
12:16 | 09-04-2026
Does your life ever feel like a road to nowhere? What happens when suffering, doubt, or shame brings you to a dead end? And what if your dead end isn't actually your final destination? In today's episode, Jeff explores John 21:15–25 and shows how Jesus meets us at the end of ourselves and calls us to follow him forward. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! 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: John 21:15–25
When Jesus Calls You by Name | The Gospels | John 20:11–18
09:14 | 08-31-2026
What if Jesus is closer than you realize? How does Jesus meet us when we don’t even recognize him? What has the resurrection made possible for us today? In today’s episode, Keith explores John 20:11–18 and shows how Jesus calls us by name and welcomes us into the family of God. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! 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: John 20:11–18
Brokenness Isn’t the End | The Gospels | John 20:1-10
13:28 | 08-28-2026
Can life really break through death? Can we trust that the resurrection actually happened? And what difference does an empty tomb make for our brokenness today? In today’s episode, Jeff explores John 20:1–10 and shows how the empty tomb changes the way we see both our broken world and our own lives. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! 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: John 20:1-10
Are You the King of Your Own Little Kingdom? | The Gospels | John 18:28-40
12:15 | 08-21-2026
Are you secretly running your own little kingdom? What happens when we treat ourselves as the ultimate authority? Where does Jesus fit into the kingdoms we’ve built? In today’s episode, Jeff explores John 18:28-40 and reminds us that Jesus isn’t just offering us another way to live; he is the King, and his kingdom is greater than anything we can build for ourselves. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! 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: John 18:28-40