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24: Samaritan Woman: Crossing Boundaries to Reach Deeper Wells
David, Javi, and Jason explore evangelism through the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well from John 4, revealing how Jesus breaks cultural boundaries to offer grace and hope.• Jesus meets the Samaritan woman where she is, crossing significant cultural, religious, and gender boundaries• The woman comes to the well at noon (an unusual time), likely avoiding community due to shame• Jesus acknowledges her life circumstances without judgment or condemnation• Rather than starting with theology, Jesus uses the familiar (water) to introduce deeper spiritual concepts• Jesus listens first and responds thoughtfully rather than leading with his own agenda• The transformed woman becomes the first evangelist, immediately sharing her testimony• Our past struggles and unworthiness become our greatest evangelistic strengths• Church tradition identifies her as Fotini ("the enlightened one") who continued spreading the gospel• Personal transformation becomes the most powerful evidence when sharing faith with others• Effective evangelism requires meeting people where they are with empathy, not judgmentIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share with others who might benefit from these conversations about faith.Send us a textSupport the showHave a topic, verse, or story you'd like us to cover? Tell us on the socials at @theboundlessbible: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok Join the new Facebook Group: The Boundless Bible Discussion Group If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe and leave a review—it helps us reach more people like you.
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QUICK Qs: What's easier? Forgiving Enemies or Forgiving Friends?
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23: Burning Bush: An Invitation to Get Closer to God
Moses encounters God through a burning bush on Mount Horeb, leading to a profound dialogue about identity, purpose, and the nature of God's relationship with humanity.• God calls Moses by name twice, showing He knows and recognizes Moses personally• The burning bush represents a paradox – fire that doesn't consume – symbolizing God's transformative presence• God instructs Moses to remove his sandals because he stands on holy ground• The Hebrew term for "holy ground" (admat Kodash) is the same word used for the dirt from which Adam was formed• Moses hides his face in fear, but God continues the conversation, meeting Moses in his unworthiness• God reveals His name as "I AM WHO I AM," establishing His self-sufficient, independent nature• Moses returns to the same mountain later to receive the Ten Commandments, demonstrating how God changes the person, not the place• Personal relationship with God isn't meant to remain private but should flow outward into community• Accountability and support from others helps sustain what begins in personal encounterIf this podcast is your burning bush, we'd love to hear about it. Find us on social media, join David's Facebook discussion group, and please subscribe, like, and rate our podcast to help others find us.Send us a textSupport the showHave a topic, verse, or story you'd like us to cover? Tell us on the socials at @theboundlessbible: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok Join the new Facebook Group: The Boundless Bible Discussion Group If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe and leave a review—it helps us reach more people like you.
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QUICK Qs: How Do You Focus While Reading Scripture?
We tackle the challenge of reading the Bible when life is chaotic and your mind feels scattered. Each of us shares personal techniques for maintaining focus and getting the most from scripture study despite distractions.• Javi recommends the SOAP method (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer) for intentional reading• Reading scripture line by line and writing down observations helps maintain focus• David uses audio Bible at 1.6x speed while reading silently to accommodate his dyslexia• Using a pointer or finger to track text while reading improves concentration• Jason alternates between fast reading for narrative comprehension and very slow, detailed study• Reading in darkness with only a page-illuminating neck lamp eliminates distractions• Digital Bible apps allow for switching between translations and can help maintain focusTry different methods to find what works for you—whether it's systematic approaches, environmental modifications, or digital tools.Send us a textSupport the showHave a topic, verse, or story you'd like us to cover? Tell us on the socials at @theboundlessbible: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok Join the new Facebook Group: The Boundless Bible Discussion Group If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe and leave a review—it helps us reach more people like you.
The Boundless Bible is a podcast dedicated to discussing the many layers and perspectives the Bible offers to those interested in deepening their views and understanding.Hosted by three friends from very different walks of life and life experiences, who've come together through curiosity of, and respect for, the living Word.Our hosts are:DAVID SHAPIRO -- was born an Orthodox Jew, later an atheist, ex-military and MMA fighter, David heeded the call to Jesus and is now an ordained Pastor, specializing in Apologetics.JAVIER MARQUEZ -- Originally from Brooklyn, moved to LA to be an actor, and deeply found the Lord which led him to work in the church, lead Bible studies and grow his faith.JASON HOLLOWAY -- grew up in the church, left in college, and spent the next 2 decades immersed in learning world religion, spirituality, science, and mythology, recently returning to the Faith with renewed insight and perspective.After a year of weekly discussions, we came to find that sharing and debating their different perspectives had become an exciting way to introduce new ideas to old thinking, grow their understanding, and strengthen their faith.We are aware that there are many people out there who feel their questions haven't been answered, whose curiosity has been tamped down, or who just generally feel their community doesn't allow open dialogue, and our goal is to give those people a place to listen, ask questions, and engage with their curiosity to find a deeper and more robust connection to their faith.
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