Between The Lines
Between The Lines is a weekday Bible reading podcast that not only helps you get in God's Word, but provides fascinating context and information to help you grow. Scott and Junior Ziegler are teaching pastors at The Bridge Community Church in the Chicagoland area. They are passionate about helping people read and understand the Bible. In just 10 minutes this dynamic father-son duo will have you laughing and learning. Subscribe and listen daily, Monday through Friday, to connect with God in a deep and meaningful way.
Episodes
590 episodes
Acts 24
Churches today, and early Christianity too, are often accused of being a cult. Why is that? What does that mean? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Acts 24 to unpack how Paul defended his faith and the followers of Jesus.Yo...
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Season 37
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Episode 21
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12:44
Acts 23
Paul faced a council of leaders, and said with confidence that he has lived his life in such a way that he has a good conscience before God. How can he say that? Can you say that? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in today’s reading in Acts 23...
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Season 37
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Episode 20
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13:54
Acts 20
Paul’s talk to the Ephesians as recorded in today’s reading, Acts 20, is incredibly inspiring. It’s full of great insight and encouragement. Hit play and join Scott and Junior to read what Paul shared with the Ephesians, and you’re sure to be i...
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Season 37
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Episode 19
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14:39
Acts 19:23-41
In today’s reading, we’ll read the story of a wild riot that broke out in Ephesus. Why did the riot break out? Who was involved? Hit play and join Scott and Junior today in unpacking this important story in Acts 19:23-41.You c...
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Season 37
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Episode 18
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8:03
Acts 19:1-22
What does scripture command about baptism? Who should be baptized, and when? Hit play and join Scott and Junior today in reading Acts 19:1-22 to see what Paul teaches about baptism, and unpack what that means for us today.You ...
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Season 37
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Episode 17
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12:14
Acts 18
Finding friends and teammates to go through life with is absolutely invaluable and a real gift from God. Who are those friends in your life? And to who are you that type of friend? Hit play and join Scott and Junior today in reading Acts 18 to ...
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Season 37
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Episode 16
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10:48
Acts 17
The skill of finding common ground is an invaluable skill. Do you have this skill? How can you grow in it? Hit play and join Scott and Junior today in reading Acts 17 to see how Paul utilizes this skill brilliantly.You can buy...
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Season 37
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Episode 15
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13:07
Acts 15:1-21
What is circumcision, and what does scripture have to say about it in Acts 15:1-21? Hit play and join Scott and Junior to see what the Pharisees said to Paul and Barnabas.You can buy Junior’s book,
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Season 37
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Episode 14
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13:35
Acts 14
As you grow in popularity or influence, it can tough to keep a humble and healthy view of yourself. Pride is destructive. Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Acts 14 to see how Paul navigated growing fame. There is much we can learn from toda...
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Season 37
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Episode 13
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13:43
Acts 13:32-52
Christianity started with Jewish believers, but doors were opened for Gentiles to receive the Gospel. In Acts, we see how Christianity grows to reach Gentiles. Hit play and join Scott and Junior today in reading Acts 13:32-52....
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Season 37
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Episode 12
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9:01
Acts 13:1-31
There is great value in being clear and direct in your communication with people. But often, this isn’t looked favorably upon by people today. Why is this? What does scripture show us about being direct? Hit play and join Scott and Junior today...
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Season 37
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Episode 11
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13:07
Acts 12
If you just follow Jesus and do what He says, you’ll have a great life and you’ll have wealth and good health. Is this ideology true? What does scripture tell us about the promises we can trust to be true as followers of Jesus? Hit play and joi...
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Season 37
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Episode 10
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11:05
Acts 10:1-33
In today’s reading, we’ll see a fascinating story about Cornelius and a vision that Peter has. Hit play and join Scott and Junior to unpack this amazing story, and see great ways that God works. Join us in Acts 10:1-33.You can...
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Season 37
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Episode 9
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12:23
Acts 9:20-43
Sometimes, unexpected people end up in church…those who we would never expect to see actually decide to start attending church. But God is at work transforming people’s lives, even those we’d least expect! Hit play and join Scott and Junior to ...
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Season 37
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Episode 8
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12:08
Acts 9:1-19
Do you remember the moment you gave your life to Christ? In today’s reading, we’ll unpack an amazing and dramatic conversion story as Jesus transforms Saul’s life. Hit play and join Scott and Junior in reading Acts 9:1-19.You ...
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Season 37
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Episode 8
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11:47
Acts 8
The early church was persecuted and scattered…but this gave the believers great opportunities to preach the gospel and minister to people they encountered. Some of these stories are recorded for us in today’s reading. What can we learn from Act...
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Season 37
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Episode 7
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9:45
Acts 7:30-60
The Old & New Testament are tightly anchored together. In today’s reading, we’ll see a sermon from Stephen and great connections he makes to the Old Testament. Hit play and join Scott and Junior in reading Acts 7:30-60.You...
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Season 37
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Episode 6
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10:58
Acts 5:17-42
Persecution and opposition will come from both internal and external forces. How did the apostles face opposition, both internal and external? How did they handle this? Hit play and join Scott and Junior today in Acts 5:17-42 to unpack this sto...
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Season 37
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Episode 5
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12:13
Acts 5:1-16
Sin has consequences…but some punishments we find in scripture seem very harsh. Why is this? What can we learn from this? Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Acts 5:1-16, and unpack this story and the warning it serves even for us today.<...
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Season 37
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Episode 4
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10:49
Acts 4
Have you ever been given an ultimatum? How did you respond? In today’s reading, we’ll see an ultimatum that Peter and John were given. Hit play and join Scott and Junior in Acts 4 to see how Peter and John navigated this situation. There’s grea...
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Season 37
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Episode 3
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13:51
Acts 3
If you’ve lived your whole life without being able to walk, and then suddenly were able to walk, what is the first thing you would do? Hit play and join Scott and Junior today in Acts 3, as we read a fascinating story of a man who gained his ab...
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Season 37
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Episode 2
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8:56
Acts 2:22-47
Is there a “correct” size that a church should be? Can a church be too large, or too small? What model does scripture give us for the church. In today’s reading, Scott and Junior will unpack what the early church looked like, and show what that...
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Season 37
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Episode 1
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11:12
1 Samuel 24
In this chapter, we read an interesting encounter David and Saul had in a cave. What happened, and what can we learn from it? Hit play and join Scott and Junior today in 1 Samuel 24.You can buy Junior’s book,
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Season 36
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Episode 20
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11:54