Joy for Today
A weekly podcast from the staff of Bible Baptist Church in Beckley, WV. Our Monday episodes, entitled "Touching Monday," feature Michael Humber and Dusty Brian, and provide a recap of the Sunday messages from our church and make application of God's truth to your daily living. Once a month, our pastor, Sam Green, will join the show for our "Joy for Today" episodes to discuss Christian topics and church life issues.
Episodes
30 episodes
Touching Monday Episode 26 - Thanks for Everything (Colossians 1:12-14)
A lack of thankfulness in our hearts and minds leads us to a complaining, depressed attitude. However, the Bible tells us, so often, that every believer has the opportunity to live with hopefulness and joy! Our thankfulness must begin with the ...
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Episode 26
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26:27
Touching Monday Episode 25 - Putting to Death My Practical Atheism Pt.2 (James 4:13-17)
Have you ever considered that you might be living as a "practical atheist," even as a Christian? When we do not approach our days and plans with God's wisdom, we can quickly find ourselves frustrated by the interruptions that inevitably pop up....
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Episode 25
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28:04
Touching Monday Episode 24 - Putting to Death My Practical Atheism (James 4:13)
Does the way you live your life match the life the Bible prescribes for every believer? We can often live like "practical atheists," or even hypocrites, when we say we are trusting and following Christ but do not seek His will, purpose, or plan...
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Episode 24
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25:53
Touching Monday Episode 23 - Avoid Trash Talking (James 4.11-12)
In this episode of the Joy for Today Podcast, we dive into James 4:11–12 and tackle the issue of “trash talk”—gossip, slander, and critical speech that tears others down. James reminds us that when we misuse our words, we spurn the standard of ...
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Episode 23
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27:13
Touching Monday Episode 22 - Seeking Grace Pt. 3 (James 4.9-10)
In this episode of Touching Monday, we dive into James 4:9–10 and explore what it really means to be afflicted, mourn, and weep over our sin. Without genuine sorrow, there can be no genuine repentance, and until we see our sin the way God sees ...
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Episode 22
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22:27
Touching Monday Episode 21 - Seeking Grace Pt. 2 (James 4.8)
In this episode of Touching Monday, we will continue our study in James 4.1-10 with part two of "Seeking Grace," exploring what it truly means to "cleanse your hands" and "purify your hearts." We will dig into how our actions, attitudes, and in...
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Episode 21
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24:20
Touching Monday Episode 20 - Seeking Grace Pt. 1 (James 4:7-8)
If someone gave you instructions for a fulfilling life, would you listen and follow? That is exactly what God gives us in James 4; instructions for living this life, and for how to enjoy the grace He so abundantly provides! But are we making th...
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Episode 20
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22:13
Touching Monday Episode 19 - Peace Through Trust (John 16:28-33)
Everybody trusts in something or someone, even if that someone is themselves. We all exercise faith. But does the object of our faith bring us real, lasting peace, or do we just seem to be surviving from one event to the next? Listen in as we d...
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Episode 19
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24:00
Touching Monday Episode 18 - Willing or Doing? (Luke 9.51-62)
Following Jesus isn’t just about being willing—it’s about surrendering. In this week's episode, we explore the weight of truly following Christ, the difference between emotional willingness and committed surrender, and the things that often hol...
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Episode 18
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29:09
Touching Monday Episode 17 - A Dependence on God (Galatians 6:14)
Coming off the celebration of our nation’s independence, this week’s sermon, and our conversation, shift the focus to something far more essential: our dependence on God. In this episode, we reflect on Pastor’s message from Galatians 6:14, expl...
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Episode 17
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22:53
Touching Monday Episode 16 - A Friend to the World? (James 4:4-6)
Does what we say we believe match up with how we actually live our day-to-day lives? This is an important concept throughout the book of James and something that God wants us to understand. Join us as we discuss some biblical measurement from J...
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Episode 16
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25:02
Touching Monday Episode 15 - From Sorrow to Joy (John 16:16-22)
What do you feel like when you are having a bad day, a bad week, a bad year, ...or even a bad life? On the other hand, how do you feel when things in life are going great? We usually think of the happy or sad emotions we experience, but what ab...
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Episode 15
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23:44
Touching Monday Episode 14 - The Good & Bad from King David the Dad
There is more written about David than almost anyone else in the Bible. We get to see how he was called a man after God's own heart, but we also get to see the incredible ways he allowed his family to become divided and dysfunctional. Join us a...
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Episode 14
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32:23
Joy for Today Episode 2 - Polly Garlow
Listen in as Pastor Sam and Pastor Dusty have the privilege to interview one of the most senior members of Bible Baptist Church, Mrs. Polly Garlow! Mrs. Polly always seems to have a joyful spirit, and as you listen, you will hear how it comes f...
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Episode 2
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56:41
Touching Monday Episode 13 - A Friend of the World? (James 4:4)
Think about it ...who are you really trying to impress? Do you ever say "yes" to someone or something without thinking about why you are saying yes, or if yes is the best answer? James 4:4 confronts us with our decisions and asks us to consider...
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Episode 13
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27:06
Touching Monday Episode 12 - Selfish Desire Pt.2 (James 4:1-3)
We rarely think of ourselves as selfish, but in reality we probably think more of ourselves and about ourselves than anyone or anything else. The Bible says that we can even be guilty of desiring things, even asking for things, that will provid...
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Episode 12
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24:01
Touching Monday Episode 11 - Selfish Desire (James 4:1)
It is possible that we can be our own worst enemy, but maybe not in the way we might think! God shares His perfect understanding of the human condition when He teaches us that our problems often stem from our own selfish desires. And those desi...
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Episode 11
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25:20
Touching Monday Episode 10 - The Marks of Wisdom (James 3:17-18)
We made it to ten episodes! Thank you for listening!Would you consider yourself a wise person? If so, what kind of wisdom do you operate your life from? The Bible gives us a measuring stick for us to judge exactly what kind of wisdom we ...
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Episode 10
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24:24
Touching Monday Episode 9 - She Celebrates the Goodness of God (Luke 1:46-54)
Mary is one of the celebrated mothers in Scripture, but ultimately we understand that she celebrated her firstborn Son, Jesus Christ. This is the same Person we should be celebrating today; the Saviour of every person who comes to a relationshi...
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Episode 9
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23:21
Touching Monday Episode 8 - A Practiced Faith Pt.2 (James 3:14-16)
We are back in James 3 this week, where God explains to us a stark contrast between Godly wisdom and earthly wisdom. Although we don't always think about them, there are consequences to the decisions we make on a daily basis. These two types of...
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Episode 8
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29:04
Touching Monday Episode 7 - A Practiced Faith (James 3:13)
There are many people who possess knowledge, but there are far fewer who practice biblical wisdom with the knowledge they possess. God has given us wonderful truth in His Word, but the decision to use that knowledge in the way He desires lies w...
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Episode 7
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23:02
Touching Monday Episode 6 - It is Finished (John 19:30)
Finishing some task or goal usually brings a sense of accomplishment; but with the salvation of our souls, we can never complete the transaction! Thankfully, Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection have paid the death penalty our sin requires AN...
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Episode 6
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29:12
Touching Monday ...but on Tuesday!
Hello everyone! This is just a quick note to let you all know that we are taking a one-day break, and we will return tomorrow with a brand-new episode of Touching Monday! Check back on Tuesday (April 22nd) afternoon for our next episode!
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Touching Monday Episode 5 - A Forked Tongue (James 3:9-12)
What do the words you use daily say about you? What about the words you use to speak about others, or even about the Lord, say about you and the condition of your heart? James says that we can give God praise with one breath and then speak evil...
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Episode 5
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27:49
Touching Monday Episode 4 - Receive Not the Grace of God in Vain (2 Cor. 6:1)
We are imperfect people, living in an imperfect world that is cursed by sin. Thankfully, God gives us His free gift of grace! But what are we doing with that grace, and how might we waste the grace God provides? Join us as we discuss, and welco...
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Episode 4
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20:59