The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast
Matt Whitman
Welcome to the Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast where we pick a Bible a work our way through it a little bit each day! You can start with today's episode or go back to the beginning of any of these five seasons:Season 1 - Matthew (Began October, 2019 - Episodes 1-800)Season 2 - One Book of the Bible Per Day (Began January, 2023)Season 3 - Esther (Began April 9, 2023)Season 4 - Nehemiah (Began January 1, 2024)Season 5 - Galatians (Began August 26, 2024)Season 6 - Philemon (CURRENT SEASON Began October 19, 2025)You can also check out the daily audio-only podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TenMinuteBibleHourMore About the Show: I'm Matt, and if you're interested in understanding the Bible better and you prefer your Christianity quick and punchy with a healthy side of humor, and an equally healthy side of me not telling you what to do, we're probably going to get along great. This is my podcast where we pick a book of the Bible and then break it down one part at a time every weekday morning.
Episodes
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Feb 23, 2024 • 13min
NEH040 - What Took Chapters to Get to in Esther Happens Right After the Opening Credits in Nehemiah
Compare Esther and Nehemiah's strategies with their kings, diving into the evolution of a new era in the story. Explore the transition from prologue to act one in Nehemiah 2, drawing parallels to opening credits of a spy movie.
Feb 22, 2024 • 11min
NEH039 - Light the Fuse
The podcast discusses the changing styles of opening credits in movies, praises 'Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol' prologue. Compares movie spy scene to a biblical prologue, highlighting tension and determination. Introduces Nehemiah as a determined character addressing a significant issue in Jerusalem.
Feb 21, 2024 • 14min
NEH038 - Chicago Made My Problem Its Problem and I'm Forever Grateful
The speaker shares a high school memory in Chicago, grateful for the kindness of strangers. They discuss acts of kindness and responsibility, drawing parallels to Nehemiah in the Old Testament. Taking ownership and seeking blessings through prayer, risking comfort for the greater good. Navigating selflessness and trustworthiness, examining self-sacrificial decisions for the city's betterment.
Feb 20, 2024 • 14min
NEH037 - God Doubles Down on the Deal Drawn Up In Deuteronomy
Exploring the biblical parable of talents and the importance of seeking approval from God. God reaffirms his covenant with Solomon, emphasizing blessings for obedience and warnings of destruction for disobedience.
Feb 19, 2024 • 14min
NEH036 - There's No Approval Like My Dad's Approval
Exploring the psychology of tennis and a surprising victory, reflecting on seeking approval from earthly and heavenly father figures, understanding God's will through Solomon's prayer, and the generational impact of fatherly approval in Second Chronicles 7.
Feb 16, 2024 • 13min
NEH035 - God Said He'd Put it Back Together Under Certain Circumstances
Explore the significance of Nehemiah's prayer and God's promise of restoration. Examine the temple dedication in 2 Chronicles and its parallel accounts in 1 Kings. Discover the similarities between Solomon's and Nehemiah's prayers and God's presence at the temple.
Feb 15, 2024 • 14min
NEH034 - No One Cares About Burger King in Greeley Anymore, but BOY OH BOY do They Still Care About Solomon's Temple
The podcast discusses the significance of Jerusalem's Temple and Nehemiah's prayer, highlighting the complexity of the Moses covenant. It explores the renewal and clarification of the covenant in Deuteronomy, emphasizing Nehemiah's understanding of the ground rules. The speaker also explores the idea of a restoration clause in God's blessings and curses deal with his chosen people.
Feb 14, 2024 • 15min
NEH033 - Nehemiah Clearly Knows the Rules of Overtime Unlike the San Francisco 49ers Who Clearly Do Not
The podcast discusses how the winning team in the Super Bowl made a strategic mistake, and relates this to people in the Old Testament who were unaware of God's rules. It explores Nehemiah's response to distressing news about Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of prayer and negotiation with God. The concept of God's omniscience and incarnation is explored, and parallels are drawn with biblical figures.
Feb 13, 2024 • 15min
NEH032 - Nehemiah Gets That This is a Serious Conversation and Prepares Accordingly
Exploring strategies for addressing tensions, Nehemiah confronts the brokenness of Jerusalem and humbly prays for guidance and strength, acknowledging the sins of Israel.
Feb 12, 2024 • 15min
NEH031 - Even When I Didn't Believe In God There Was Still a Way it Made Sense to Pray
The speaker shares their personal journey with Christianity and how their belief in God was tested. They discuss the importance of expressing doubts and concerns through prayer and explore the power of honest prayer, drawing inspiration from the prayer of Nehemiah in the Bible.
