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
44 episodes
Touching Monday Episode 39 - Gold for a King (Matthew 2:1-12)
We understand that Christmas is a time of giving gifts. The example for this can be drawn from the wise men of Matthew 2 who brought gifts to Jesus following His birth. Think about what you have given to the Lord; is it your best, your most val...
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Episode 39
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26:03
Touching Monday Episode 38 - The Sacredness of Speech (James 5:12)
Whether we realize it or not, our words are important. The truthfulness of our communication matters. God has plenty of instruction for us regarding our tongue and how we use it to communicate with others ...so how is your communication? Are yo...
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Episode 38
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Touching Monday Episode 37 - Follow Their Lead (James 5:10-11)
Who are you following? Who have you allowed to have influence in your life? These are good questions for us to regularly ask ourselves, especially in the culture in which we live. God inspired James to point believers to His prophets, and even ...
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Episode 37
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Touching Monday Episode 36 - Enduring Until He Calls Pt.2 (James 5:7-9)
Is there someone in your life that you need patience when dealing with them? Did the image of that person just flash into your mind, causing a little anxiety or frustration? Thankfully, we can come to God's Word for the truth about our own hear...
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Episode 36
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Touching Monday Episode 35 - Enduring Until He Calls (James 5:7-9)
Life is hard. There always seems to be some difficulty, trial, or setback that looms over us, either past, present, or future. At the same time, God knows each of us and what we experience, and He has a prescription for us to continue following...
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Episode 35
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Touching Monday Episode 34 - A Stern Warning to the Wealthy Unbeliever (James 5:1-6)
It seems like the struggle with materialism is not relegated only to the rich; all of us can struggle with the desire for more. Yet the Bible instructs believers to be good stewards, or managers, of all that God gives. Listen along as we discus...
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Episode 34
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Touching Monday Episode 33 - A Cross-Centered Life (1 Corinthians 2:1-5)
Where is your focus? What does it take to distract you or to take your mind away from God and your thoughts to life's difficulties and problems? The Apostle Paul made a determination to allow Christ to be his focus, and we must do the same! Lis...
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Episode 33
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28:05
Touching Monday Episode 32 - Missionary Coni Dedeu (Acts 4:1-22)
In the book of Acts, we read about the impact the Gospel made on so many lives, beginning with Jesus' disciples and continuing to the Apostle Paul. They "turned the world upside down," (Acts 17:6); quite a statement! But how has the Gospel affe...
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Episode 32
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26:44
Touching Monday Episode 31 - I Will (Acts 9:1-19)
Our involvement in missions begins first in our heart and the decisions we make about God. Is God worthy of our obedience to the demands He places on our lives? Is He worthy enough for each of us to pray, give, serve, and even go where He leads...
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Episode 31
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Joy for Today Episode 3 - Missionary Matt Goins
The testimony of Missionaries Matt and Dallita Goins is one of God's provision and strength in the face of difficult circumstances. Listen in to an interview conducted at Bible Baptist Church with the Goins and Pastor Sam Green. We trust the Lo...
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Episode 3
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Touching Monday Episode 30 - A Life of Worship (2 Timothy 4.6-7)
In this episode, we unpack what it means to live a life completely poured out for God from 2 Timothy 4:6–7. Paul’s words challenge us to see worship not just as a song or a Sunday moment, but as a lifestyle of faithfulness—to the conflict, the ...
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Episode 30
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25:05
Touching Monday Episode 29 - Knowing Him (John 17:1-3)
Knowing about someone or something is often vastly different from knowing them personally and intimately. Relationship is different from mere knowledge. In John 17, Jesus prayed that we would know God on the basis of a relationship with Him. Wh...
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Episode 29
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21:08
Touching Monday Episode 28 - A Moment for Revival (2 Chronicles 7:14)
World events, especially those in our own country, have initiated feelings of fear, anger, and worry. Even believers on Christ can find themselves caught up in these emotions. But just as He did throughout the Scripture, God can use these event...
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Episode 28
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28:46
Touching Monday Episode 27 - Just One Thing (Philippians 1:27)
Life throws a lot at us, and the things we decide to give our time and attention to can spread us very thin, very quickly. All this seems to do is add frustration and causes us to lose sight of what is truly important. God implores His children...
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Episode 27
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25:47
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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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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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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