Over the past few weeks, we've been covering the subject of pride from several different angles, mainly focusing on the various features and characteristics of pride. In this episode, David, Phil & Ryan take a slightly different approach by exploring what is commonly regarded as the antidote to pride, which is humility. The scriptures teach us that humility should not only be one of the defining character traits of a new testament believer, it's also the means by which God can exalt us an...

We're in Week 5 of our study on the subject of pride, and this time around, David & Phil focus on the famous parable of the Pharisee & the tax collector in Luke 18:9-14. There's a very salient lesson to be learned in the dramatic contrast between how the Pharisee approached God--and what he focused on in his prayer--versus the humble, contrite, and earnest prayer of the tax collector. Also covered in this podcast is the vitally important topic of examining your motives, which involves...

Pride doesn’t always shout—it often hides behind religion, titles, and “good intentions.” In this week’s episode of Bible, Bros & Brew, David, Phil, and Ryan unpack Matthew 23:1–14, where Jesus delivers one of His most direct rebukes: calling out the Pharisees for hypocrisy, arrogance, and spiritual pride. Join us as we explore: ☕ How pride disguises itself as holiness and status 📖 Why Jesus warned believers to “do what they say, not what they do” 💬 What real humility looks like in our d...

We know from the scriptures that "pride leads to destruction" (Proverbs 16:18), but how can we recognize pride before it gets a chance to gain a foothold in our lives? In this third installment of our series called "The Subtlety of Pride", David, Phil & Ryan explore the parable of the Prodigal Son (we took a "divine detour" that wasn't exactly planned ahead of time) to discover some of the spiritual flashpoints where pride can creep in unawares. Using this iconic tale of moral failure and...

In this second installment of our new series, David, Phil & Ryan explore the theme of pride by contrasting it with a spiritual quality that perhaps doesn't immediately seem connected to it, and that is gratefulness. So many times in our lives, pride can subtly creep in through the door of complaining and ungratefulness. Using several examples, including the famously bizarre story of Nebuchadnezzar's descent into madness, the BBB crew offers scriptural insights to help us recognize the cle...

We have launched a new series on a topic that all of us wrestle with but often flies under the radar, and that is pride. In this episode, David & Phil dig into the scriptures to first of all discover what the biblical definition of pride is, as well as how subtle and destructive this force can be in your spiritual life if you're not careful. So how is it that we allow pride to sneak into our lives and cause so much damage? This episode will give you some important pieces of the puzzle to ...

As we wrap up our series on How to Keep From Falling, David & Phil dig into the concluding verses of our foundational passage from 2 Peter 1:5-11 where it lists the seven spiritual qualities that we are to add to our faith. This episode focuses on what it means to "make our calling and election sure" (V10), which as the scriptures say, is the key to keep from falling. God's invitation has been given to all of us--the big question is, how will we respond to it? So make sure to brew up your...

As we enter the final stretch of our journey through 2 Peter 1:3-11, David & Phil discuss the difference between falling--i.e., getting sidetracked by sin and/or stumbling in your walk with the Lord--versus falling away, where you simply depart from the things of God altogether. A good deal of time in spent in this episode highlighting the importance of getting back up when you sin or make moral blunders in your Christian life, with an emphasis on the fact that God is interested in the "l...

We've spent quite a bit of time talking about the benefits of developing the seven spiritual qualities listed in 2 Peter 1:5-7, but what happens when a believer does NOT add these vital elements to their faith? That's the million dollar question on this episode of Bible, Bros & Brew. With the help of plenty of scriptures, David & Phil explore not only what adverse effects can come from remaining spiritually stagnant, but also how to recognize and resist the attacks of the enemy that a...

We've been dissecting the seven spiritual qualities outlined in 2 Peter 1:5-7, and as we conclude our journey through these critical virtues, there is a powerful principle that all of us would do well not to ignore in verse 8: "For if these things [i.e., these spiritual qualities] be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." In this episode, David & Phil explore this theme of fruitfulness and productivity i...

As we wrap up our exploration of the seven virtues listed in 2 Peter 1:5-7, this episode focuses on the final two items on that list: Brotherly kindness and love. So is there any difference between the two, and if so, what is it? To help answer these questions, David & Phil dig into a handful of key scriptural cross-references that explain the key distinctions between these two spiritual qualities. So grab your Bible and your favorite cup of coffee, and get ready to dig into the Word with...

When you hear the word "godliness", what immediately comes to your mind? For many people, the word evokes images of pious-looking saints in ethereal settings, or the idea of being "so heavenly minded that you're no earthly good". Unfortunately, these types of misconceptions can make godliness seem out of reach for the average believer, as if it were a quality or trait that is only reserved for the most holy among us. The good news is, the actual scriptural definition of godliness is a lot mor...

As we continue our journey through the seven character-building qualities listed in 2 Peter 1:5-8, David & Phil take a pit stop to talk about the power and importance of perseverance. The King James Version translates this word as "patience" in 2 Peter 1:6, and it conveys the idea of hopeful and cheerful endurance, or patient continuance. Probably more than any other episode, David & Phil share personal insights and stories of battle scars and lessons learned as a result of not operat...

In this episode, we're continuing our journey through the seven character traits that the Holy Spirit (via Peter) instructs us to add to our faith in 2 Peter 1:5-7. This time around, David & Phil focus on the quality of self-control, with an emphasis on taking initiative and using our God-given power to choose to pursue and draw near to God. We also tackle the importance of being proactive and persistent in developing a thriving fellowship with God. So grab your Bible and your coffee, and...

In our walk of faith, all of us are a work in progress to one degree or another. While it's foolish to expect flawlessness or perfection from ourselves or others, living a life of blatant, willful, unrepentant sin is not an acceptable route to go either. So how do you navigate the pitfalls and land mines, or as Hebrews 12:1 calls it, the "sin that so easily entangles us", while staying strong in your walk with God? In this latest installment of our series titled "How to Keep From Falling", Da...

In 2 Peter 1, Peter offers a list of virtues or qualities that we should add to our faith. The reason why this is so important is because it helps us establish a vision for the type of life we want to live as a follower of Christ. Not only does Peter's list provide excellent suggestions for building our character, but it also functions as God's perfect prescription for preventing spiritual failure. In this latest installment of our series titled "How to Keep From Falling", David & Phil di...

One of the most unfortunate things to witness is a prominent Christian figure very publicly falling into sin, and then dealing with the inevitable fallout that comes afterward. When these types of situations happen, the natural tendency is to ask "How in the world did things get to this point?" Rest assured, it didn't happen overnight--many times, moral failures are the result of thousands of tiny compromises, the cumulative effect of steadily drifting away from fellowship with God for weeks,...

With so many prominent and formerly reputable Christian figures getting entangled in various scandals, it's easy to feel like living a godly lifestyle is too difficult, or simply out of reach. Thankfully, the Bible has a solution for believers to help fend off worldly influences and develop spiritual strength. In this latest installment of our series titled "How to Keep From Falling", David & Phil dig into 2 Peter 1:3-4, which contains a prescription for building spiritual strength throug...

We've all seen it: Prominent pastors, evangelists, musicians, and other well-known figures in the body of Christ getting exposed for scandalous moral failures of one sort or another. What in the world is going on? Why does it seem like so many things that were hidden or covered up are now being revealed and exposed for all to see? And for the people who have been involved in these scandals, how in the world did they get there? In this second installment of our new series called "How to Keep F...

Perhaps now more than ever, scandals are coming to light regarding many popular ministries and prominent Christian figures due to some type of moral failure. It doesn't take a genius to know that when many of these people started off in their faith journey, they probably never imagined they would end up in such a dark spiritual place. So the key question that always emerges is...What happened? How did they end up in such a compromising position? In this episode, David & Phil explore the s...