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New: Challies Daily Podcast (Audio Blog)

Challies Daily Podcast

Through the years I’ve been asked a number of times if I’d consider releasing the content of this blog in audio format. I’ve thought about it often, but have never quite been able to make the pieces come together. That was the case, at least, until recently. I think I’ve now got a structure in place that can actually work. So today I present the Challies Daily Podcast through which you’ll be able to listen to the content of this blog. There are some caveats: The “daily” is the aspiration, but for now it’s going to be three times weekly. Also, there will be a delay of about a week between the written blog and the audio version to allow time for recording, producing, and so on.

This is a short-form podcast that should vary between two and ten minutes per day. The format is dead simple: I’ll introduce the episode, read a very short message from a sponsor, then share an article. I will include as much of my newer content as possible while also reaching back into the archives for some popular pieces. I’ve really geared it toward people who enjoy encountering new ideas but who don’t have the time, opportunity, or inclination to read.

I am beginning this Challies Daily Podcast on a trial basis with the hope it will prove helpful and popular enough to be worth continuing. If you are interested in keeping up with it, your best bet is to subscribe via your favorite podcasting software. It should appear in the iTunes directory sometime today. (Also, look for The Art of Godliness, my longer-form podcast, to return soon.)

You can find more information here:


  • A La Carte Thursday 1

    A La Carte (September 5)

    A La Carte: Religious movies are sweeping Hollywood / Why didn’t God clearly explain every issue? / Now serving deconstruction / The blessing of godly grandparents / Suffering is … a gift? / Kindle and Bible study deals / and more.

  • The Dutiful Introvert

    The Dutiful Introvert

    I am aware that the categories of introvert and extrovert are not described or even hinted at within the pages of the Bible. My understanding is that the terms arose from the mind of Carl Jung and were popularized through his teachings—teachings that oppose Scripture in a host of ways.

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    A La Carte (September 4)

    A La Carte: Bill Gates, Spurgeon, Muslims, and Bible memory / When borders change, stay settled / Be still and know / Suicide—when hope runs out / What’s wrong with a “rule of life?” / An upside down guide to high school / and more.

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    A La Carte (September 3)

    A La Carte: Why old men plant trees / When resilience and grit aren’t enough / How to ask a girl out / URL vs IRL ministry / A rare brain cancer / Same song, brand new verse / Kindle deals / and more.

  • I Know It Broke Her Heart

    I Know It Broke Her Heart

    I know it broke her heart. I know it broke her heart to see her boys at odds. God had given her just two sons and from infancy to adulthood they were at odds. They were not like some brothers who have spats and then make up or who struggle with one another but still…

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    A La Carte (September 2)

    A La Carte: Writing prayers for others / Is it okay to seek heavenly rewards? / Unbelieving child and qualified elder / What does the Bible say about demons? / Healthy grief / So many Kindle deals / and more.