The Bible Friends

What does it really mean to love other Christians biblically?
In this episode of The Bible Friends, we talk about what Christian love looks like when relationships are difficult, when we disagree, when someone is in sin, and when telling the truth may not feel loving in the moment.
Biblical love is more than a feeling, and it doesn’t mean avoiding hard conversations or approving of everything someone does. Scripture calls believers to love one another with truth, humility, gentleness, patience, and grace.
We discuss questions like:
• Can Christians disagree and still genuinely love one another?• Is it loving to confront or correct another believer?• How do we correct someone without becoming proud or harsh?• What should we do when we see gossip or slander happening?• How do we love Christians who are difficult for us to love?• What happens when our desire to defend truth gets in the way of loving people well?
We also look at passages such as James, Matthew 18, Galatians 6, 1 Corinthians 13, and Jesus’ teaching about examining ourselves before correcting others.
Our prayer is that we would be Christians who are known by our love without compromising the truth of God’s Word.
 What do you think biblical love should look like within the body of Christ?
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You’ve probably heard the phrase “knowledge puffs up, but love builds up”—but is that actually saying that gaining biblical knowledge is dangerous?
In this episode of The Bible Friends, Aria, Cassie, and Sarah dig into 1 Corinthians 8 to look at what Paul actually meant when he wrote, “Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies.” When we read the verse in context, we discover Paul isn’t warning Christians against studying Scripture or growing in their knowledge of God. He is addressing believers whose knowledge was affecting how they treated brothers and sisters with weaker consciences.
We talk about food sacrificed to idols, Christian freedom, differing convictions within the church, and why love for another believer can sometimes mean willingly giving up something we have the freedom to do.
We also connect 1 Corinthians 8 with 1 Corinthians 13 and look at the relationship between knowledge, humility, truth, and love. Scripture repeatedly encourages us to grow in our knowledge of God—but that knowledge should produce greater humility and greater love, not pride.
In this episode:• What “knowledge puffs up” actually means• The context of 1 Corinthians 8• Food sacrificed to idols in the Corinthian church• Christian freedom and the weaker conscience• Why biblical knowledge itself isn’t the problem• How knowledge and love are meant to work together• Why reading Bible verses in context matters
Have you ever discovered that a Bible verse you had heard—or even quoted—meant something different once you read it in context? Tell us in the comments!
Welcome to The Bible Friends, where we gather around God’s Word to seek truth together. We believe Scripture is sufficient, authoritative, and living, and that every belief and experience must be tested against it.

In this episode of The Bible Friends, Aria, Cassie, and Sarah sit down for an honest conversation about what their day-to-day pursuit of God looks like through Bible study, prayer, Scripture reading, audio Bible, theology books, apologetics, and learning to keep their minds focused on truth throughout ordinary life.
We also talk about how our routines can look different depending on the season we are in, what it looks like to pursue God when concentration or energy is limited, and how resources like the Psalms and The Valley of Vision can help redirect our hearts toward the character and faithfulness of God.Our conversation also takes a few Bible Friends rabbit trails into theology, apologetics, the doctrine of sin, discernment within the church, and why Christians should be equipped to know what they believe, recognize error, and give an answer for the hope that is within them.
There is no one perfect Christian routine, but believers are called to continually seek the Lord, grow in the knowledge of His Word, pray, learn, and encourage one another in the faith.
We would love to hear from you: What does pursuing God look like in your everyday life? What areas of Scripture or theology are you especially passionate about studying right now?
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You don’t have to be a perfect mom to disciple your kids.
In this episode of The Bible Friends, Aria, Cassie, and Sarah have an honest conversation about Christian motherhood, discipling our children, and what it looks like to faithfully point our kids to Jesus in everyday life.
We talk about the hard days when patience runs thin, the importance of prayer and repentance, and how even our mistakes can become opportunities to model humility and dependence on God for our children. We also share what discipleship looks like in our homes—from reading the Bible together and family devotions to everyday conversations, prayer throughout the day, and simply allowing our children to see that God is at the center of our lives.
Discipling our children doesn’t always have to look formal or perfectly structured. Sometimes it looks like opening the Bible together, answering a question in the car, praying through a difficult moment, talking about God on a walk, or apologizing when we have responded sinfully.
Our children are watching us, and one of the greatest ways we can disciple them is by continuing to grow in our own love for God and His Word and faithfully pointing them back to Christ.
If you’re a Christian mom who sometimes feels overwhelmed by the responsibility of discipling your children, we hope this conversation encourages you to remain faithful, keep going, and trust God to work through the ordinary moments of motherhood.
 
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Meet Sarah, the newest member of The Bible Friends! 🤍
In today’s episode, we’re sitting down for a casual conversation so you can get to know Sarah, hear how our friendship began, and learn more about her passion for studying Scripture faithfully and helping other women grow in their understanding of God’s Word.
We talk about learning how to study the Bible for ourselves, passages we once misunderstood, changing our theological views after studying Scripture more carefully, handling disagreements with other Christians, and some of the challenges women face when they genuinely want to grow deeper in biblical truth.
We also talk about the importance of discipleship, Titus 2 relationships, raising and discipling our children, and why Christian friendship centered around the Word of God is such a gift.
We’re so thankful to have Sarah joining The Bible Friends, and we’re excited for the conversations ahead as the three of us continue learning, studying, and growing together.
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Does 1 Timothy 6:4 mean Christians should stop calling out false teachers? In this episode of The Bible Friends, we sit down with our Bibles and study 1 Timothy 6:3–5 in context to better understand what Paul is actually warning Timothy about.
Paul describes false teachers as conceited, lacking understanding, and having an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words. But does that mean identifying false teaching or contending for biblical truth makes someone quarrelsome or divisive?
Together, we look at the surrounding context of 1 Timothy, Paul’s instructions to Timothy, the seriousness of false doctrine, and the difference between biblical discernment and unnecessary controversy.
Grab your Bible and study along with us as we talk about:
• 1 Timothy 6:3–5 in context• How Scripture describes false teachers• The difference between contending and quarrelling• Why sound doctrine matters• How false teaching affects the church• The importance of examining ourselves while standing for truth• Pursuing godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness
Our desire at The Bible Friends is to gather around God’s Word, seek truth together, and learn to read Scripture faithfully, carefully, and in context.
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In this episode of The Bible Friends, we’re talking about why defining theological terms matters so much in Christian conversations. Sometimes two people can use the exact same word while meaning completely different things—and that can lead to confusion, unnecessary disagreement, or even serious theological misunderstanding.
We discuss examples like contemplative prayer, atonement, orthodoxy, condemnation, salvation, election, and predestination, and why it’s helpful to simply ask, “What do you mean by that?” before assuming we understand someone’s position.
Defining our terms doesn’t just help us communicate better with other believers—it also helps us examine our own understanding and compare what we believe with Scripture. Ultimately, our goal isn’t simply to win theological discussions, but to pursue truth, sharpen one another, and test everything against the Word of God.
Have you ever realized you were using a theological term incorrectly? Or have you had a conversation go sideways because you and someone else were using the same word differently? Let us know in the comments!
The Bible Friends is a Christian podcast where we gather around God’s Word to seek truth together. We believe Scripture is sufficient, authoritative, and living, and that every belief and experience should be tested against it.

Looking for a Bible commentary that is helpful for beginners but still offers enough depth for more experienced Bible students? In this video, we sit down for a casual conversation about one of our most-used Bible study resources: the ESV Expository Commentary. We share why we believe this 12-volume Bible commentary set works for so many different stages of Bible study. Each volume includes helpful book introductions, clear explanations of Scripture, section-by-section commentary, occasional word studies, and response sections that connect the passage to Christian faith and daily life. We also discuss the readability and affordability of the ESV Expository Commentary, the benefits of having contributions from multiple trusted authors, and ways to access the set physically or digitally through an ESV subscription. We also mention several free or affordable Bible commentary options, including Enduring Word, Bible Hub, Blue Letter Bible, and Logos. Whether you have never used a Bible commentary before or you are looking to add a reliable commentary set to your theological library, we hope this conversation helps you decide whether the ESV Expository Commentary would be a good fit for your Bible study. Let us know in the comments: What Bible commentaries or study resources do you use most often? May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
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In John 10, Jesus says, “My sheep hear My voice.” But does this passage teach that Christians should expect to hear an audible or personal voice from God?
In this episode, we carefully examine John 10 in its wider context, beginning with the themes of belief and unbelief, sight and blindness, and the growing conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees in John 7–9. We explore how Jesus’ words about hearing His voice point to recognizing who He is, receiving His teaching, following Him in faith, and receiving eternal life—not seeking additional revelation outside of Scripture.
We also discuss Jesus as the Good Shepherd, the contrast between Christ and false shepherds, the connection to Ezekiel 34, and the security believers have in His hands. John 10 is ultimately a beautiful passage about salvation, Christ’s care for His sheep, and the assurance that no one can snatch them away from Him.
Join us as we slow down, zoom out, and read “My sheep hear My voice” faithfully and in context.
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What does the Bible teach about the role God has given women? In this episode of The Bible Friends, we open Scripture and discuss the high and holy calling of women within the church, marriage, motherhood, and discipleship.
Beginning in Titus 2, we examine the responsibility of older women to teach and encourage younger women, the importance of loving our husbands and children, and how the way Christian women live can either honor or dishonor the Word of God. We also explore passages from 1 Timothy 2, 1 Peter 3, and Ephesians 5 as we consider women teaching in the church, biblical submission, marriage as a picture of Christ and the church, and the powerful influence women have in their homes and communities.
The world may diminish the roles of wife, mother, homemaker, and faithful disciple—but Scripture presents them as meaningful, influential, and deeply valuable to God. Our desire is not to approach this debated subject with fear or hostility, but with humility, grace, and a willingness to submit every belief to God’s Word.