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World's Biggest Small Group Podcast

With host Pastor David guiding honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and shaped by real life.

This new format tackles the questions many of us quietly wrestle with:

  • Why does God sometimes feel distant?
  • How do I make sense of the Bible? 
  • Is Jesus really the only way to Heaven? 

A new episode posts every Monday, so whether you’re new to the podcast or returning, we invite you to listen in as we learn together what it looks like to follow Jesus in everyday moments. 

The World’s Biggest Small Group brings simple and meaningful reading plans and video series to over 140,000 people online every year. We help them grow their faith in a place they truly belong.

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Bible Kick Start Reading Plan | Day 2: Invited

Bible Kick Start Reading Plan | Day 2: Invited

Sometimes life can be hard, can't it?  We see a lot of meanness … not a lot of mercy.  What is mercy? It’s having compassion. In today’s Bible readings, Jesus surprises us with His mercy toward those who feel like outcasts, losers, failures. In fact, it seems like Jesus looks for those kinds of people.  Maybe you feel like that. Are you ready to receive God’s gift of mercy today? Jesus has plenty to give you. Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!

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Bible Kick Start Reading Plan | Day 1: Pursuit

Bible Kick Start Reading Plan | Day 1: Pursuit

Our first day’s Scripture is a passage that just might become a favorite of yours.  It’s 3 stories about losing something very valuable. It’s a picture of God’s love for you.  You will be amazed at what God will do to find you and bring you to Himself. Get ready to party … in fact, it’s the biggest party you can ever be invited to! Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!

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The Real Christmas Birth Story - Humans of Bethlehem (Bonus Episode)

The Real Christmas Birth Story - Humans of Bethlehem (Bonus Episode)

In this episode, Emily Osburn, a certified labor doula, takes you behind the scenes of what it was actually like for Mary to give birth for the first time hundreds of years ago. There’s nothing inappropriate here, but it might not be an episode for your little kids. I mean, if you’ve ever experienced an actual birth, you know, it’s no joke! Emily doesn’t sugar coat that. And it’s for that very reason, this telling of the story will stick with you. It will make the sacrifice, beauty, and deep meaning of the Christmas story become real to you in a new and tangible way.  If you want to read Emily's telling of the story, find it here: When Blood and Water Flowed: the Real Christmas Birth Story Join the World's Biggest Small Group and choose your topic today at worldsbiggestsmallgroup.com!

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See How The Wise Men Reveal Surprising Truth About God! - Humans of Bethlehem

See How The Wise Men Reveal Surprising Truth About God! - Humans of Bethlehem

Go behind the scenes of the real Christmas story!  Meet the most mysterious characters of the Christmas story - the Wise Men (also called Magi or Kings.) Their story is fascinating in itself, but discovering what they reveal about God's provision, love, and bigger plan might leave you speechless. Justin Paul (WAY-FM) and Tim (The Bible Project) get real about why these characters are so significant. Watch the Bible Project videos that go along with this seres: Watch: The Birth of Jesus Watch: Peace Choose your World's Biggest Small Group topic at worldsbiggestsmallgroup.com!

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How Joseph’s Doubts Made the Christmas Story Even More Powerful - Humans of Bethlehem

How Joseph’s Doubts Made the Christmas Story Even More Powerful - Humans of Bethlehem

Go behind the scenes of the real Christmas story!  Do you really know Joseph's story? His part in the Christmas story is relatively short, but that small part is a wealth of inspiration about what it means to doubt, yet remain faithful in our own lives. You'll love hearing this story broken down by Wally (The Wally Show) and Tim Mackie (The Bible Project.) Watch the Bible Project videos that go along with this seres: Watch: The Birth of Jesus Watch: Peace Choose your World's Biggest Small Group topic at worldsbiggestsmallgroup.com!

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How Mary Found Hope in the Midst of Unbelievable Suffering - Humans of Bethlehem

How Mary Found Hope in the Midst of Unbelievable Suffering - Humans of Bethlehem

Go behind the scenes of the real Christmas story! Where did Mary come from? How did this young woman keep believing in what God says in the midst of incredible suffering? This is what Joy Summers (CJ & Joy) and Tim Mackie from The Bible Project beautifully unpack in today's video. Watch the Bible Project videos that go along with this seres: Watch: The Birth of Jesus Watch: Peace Choose your World's Biggest Small Group topic at worldsbiggestsmallgroup.com!

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David Smallbone - Who Am I After I’ve Lost Everything?

David Smallbone - Who Am I After I’ve Lost Everything?

Today’s application: Knowing I am full of purpose changes how I live when I’ve lost the things important to me. If you’ve found yourself in a season of life where you feel like you’re losing what you hold dear, this one’s for you. You may not know David Smallbone‘s face, but you might know his kids – for King & Country and Rebecca St. James. He’s been the manager and a driving force behind their music, but not before living a remarkable story of devastating loss and learning to root his identity in Christ. Now, in his later years, he’s watching friends go through retirement, become empty nesters, or go through marriage trouble, but he firmly believes that no season of life is without beautiful and deep purpose. SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

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Discovering the Key to Healthy Body Image and Self Worth

Discovering the Key to Healthy Body Image and Self Worth

Today’s application: Knowing I am a child of God and FREE in Christ changes how I view my body image and self-worth. Have you ever wished you could change something (or multiple things) about the way you look? We’ve been there, too. Today Joy Summers, Betty Rock, and Bekah are unpacking the negative ways they talk to themselves, how they’re actively replacing lies with truth in day-to-day life, and how negative body image and self-worth might actually keep us from our God-given identity! SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

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The Bridge Church - Who You Are in Christ Changes Everything About Racial Tension

The Bridge Church - Who You Are in Christ Changes Everything About Racial Tension

Today’s application: Knowing I am made in the image of God changes my attitude toward others. No matter your race, ethnicity, or culture, conversations about racial tension can make us defensive, defeated, or hurt. Yet, this conversation is radically altered when we know our identity in Christ! So let’s talk about it! Pastor Josh Howerton and Jeremiah Wright from The Bridge Church in Spring Hill, TN join us to share their different perspectives – one black man, one white man, but ultimately, two men who belong to Christ! SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

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Kirk Cameron - How Do I Find My Identity as a Parent?

Kirk Cameron - How Do I Find My Identity as a Parent?

Today’s application: Knowing I am not defined by my failures changes how I parent! Who we are as parents is not perfect. We mess up and say things we wish we hadn’t, yet even then, God is at work in the identity of your kids. Actor, filmmaker, and family man, Kirk Cameron, drops some incredible wisdom on how to take imperfect parenting decisions and turn them into God moments. Keeping our identity rooted in Christ as parents is the best way to encourage our children to find their own identity in Christ, too! SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

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Denise Hildreth Jones - How to Battle Lies and Walk in Truth Daily

Denise Hildreth Jones - How to Battle Lies and Walk in Truth Daily

Today’s application: Knowing you can’t do this on your own changes how you battle lies in everyday life! Did you know you have access to the power of God in your everyday life? It’s called walking in the power of the Holy Spirit! Yup, that’s deep, but don’t worry! In today’s video, Denise Hildreth Jones from Reclaiming Heartsministries (and Joy Summers‘ mentor) explains who the Holy Spirit is, what we mean by “His power,” and how you can access it in your everyday life. SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

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Tim Tebow - Am I Defined By My Abilities?

Tim Tebow - Am I Defined By My Abilities?

Combatting the lie: My success defines me. Tim Tebow was set up for success in the sports world, but it didn’t go exactly as he planned. Instead, God has given him a tremendous story and platform about finding purpose in whatever God has for us. Watch today’s video to learn how to transcend your current life situation and find purpose that goes well beyond our culture’s definition of success. If you like it, check out Tim’s book, This is the Day. SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

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