In the 2025 finale of Bible Thump, host Bubba Stallcup shares a powerful message about the surprising ways God shows us His grace—using something most of us dislike to drive the point home. This short devotional offers a heartfelt reminder that God meets us in unexpected places with mercy that changes everything.

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Joe Bragg (Christian Board Gamers / Love Thy Nerd) hosts his first Bible Thump, helping us refocus on what discipleship and evangelism truly are—and how they run parallel in the life of a believer. Through reflections on 1 Corinthians 5, 1 Peter 3, and Matthew 5, Joe unpacks how these principles intertwine and how we can live them out daily.

Hosted by Joe Bragg
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Reclaiming the Table for Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-Table-Jesus-Joe-Bragg/dp/B0FHHZQXD6/

Nathan Webb (Checkpoint Church) explores how story-driven games like Neva, Everhood, and The Beginner’s Guide (SPOILER ALERT for these games, btw) help us slow down and listen for God’s voice. Drawing from Luke 10 and the story of Mary & Martha, this Bible Thump invites us to find sacred reflection and spiritual stillness in the stories we play.

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Guest host CJ Burroughs (NextGen Nerd) shares a heartfelt story from his journey as a parent, exploring how fear can control us—and how God calls us to freedom instead. Reflecting on 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 and Psalm 56:8, CJ reminds us that our fears don’t stand a chance against the victory found in Christ.

NextGen Nerd Podcast episode with Radio Matt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaBn8P_stEQ

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In this episode of Bible Thump, Aki (@akiandfam) unpacks the parable of the talents and challenges us to use the gifts God has given us to advance the Kingdom. Are you stewarding your talents for His glory, or letting fear keep you from your calling?

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Amanda Sims (YouVersion) uses a lesson from Naruto Shippuden and ties it to Romans 12 and Philippians 2, showing us how to see ourselves and others with humility, choosing empathy over pride.

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Steve Valdez from SavePoint Ministries explores Judges 7 and the story of Gideon, looking at what it means to wrestle with fear and doubt while still stepping into God’s calling. Discover how God works through our weaknesses to show His strength.

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This week on Bible Thump, special guest host Mike Mordenga (@CampusOne80), author of The Checkpoint devotional, dives into the value of origin stories. While modern superhero movies may skip them, the Bible’s origin stories reveal powerful truths about God’s plan. Mike shows how understanding the beginnings of biblical figures can give us a fuller picture of His purpose for our own lives.

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