Reasoning Through the Bible

Reasoning Through the Bible is a verse-by-verse Bible study podcast dedicated to teaching Scripture from chapter one, verse one, with careful attention to historical context, theology, and faithful application. Each episode offers in-depth, expository teaching rooted in the authority of the biblical text and the shared foundations of the historic Christian faith. While taught from an evangelical perspective, this podcast warmly welcomes all Christians seeking deeper engagement with God’s Word. Designed for listeners who desire serious Bible study rather than topical devotionals, Reasoning Through the Bible explores entire books of Scripture in an orderly and thoughtful manner—examining authorship, setting, theological themes, and the meaning of each passage within the whole of Scripture. Whether you are studying the Bible personally, teaching in the Church, or simply longing to grow in understanding and faith, this podcast aims to encourage careful listening to

Reasoning Through the Bible is a religion podcast hosted by Glenn Smith and Steve Allem, with 685 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Glenn Smith and Steve Allem hosts Reasoning Through the Bible, a religion show with 685 episodes published.

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  Episode #49

  How Jesus Taught us to Pray - Matthew 6:9-24 (Session 9)

  Aug 28, 202630 minS1

  How did Jesus actually teach His followers to pray? In Matthew 6:9–24, Jesus gives what is commonly called the Lord’s Prayer—but perhaps more accurately understood as the model prayer. Rather than giving us a formula to repeat mechanically, Jesus provides a pattern that begins with honoring God, longing for His kingdom, submitting to His will, and then bringing our daily needs before Him. Glenn and Steve examine what “daily bread” means, why believers should pray for God’s kingdom to come, how forgiveness affects our relationships with others, and why those closest to us can sometimes be the hardest people to forgive. The session also explores biblical fasting, heavenly rewards, storing treasure in heaven rather than on earth, and Jesus’ warning that no one can serve two masters. Where we invest our time, attention, and resources reveals what we truly value—and ultimately who or what we serve. Matthew 6:9–24 | The Book of Matthew — Session 9 Questions discussed during this session include: How are we to pray? Should we memorize and repeat the Lord’s Prayer? Can physical fasting be of spiritual benefit? How can we lay up treasure? Support the show Thank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

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  Episode #48

  When Good Works Become Hypocrisy - Matthew 6:1-8 (Session 8)

  Aug 27, 202626 minS1

  Can doing something good for the wrong reason turn it into something spiritually harmful? In Matthew 6, Jesus continues the Sermon on the Mount by addressing the motives behind giving, good works, and prayer. He warns His listeners not to practice righteousness in order to be noticed by others. The issue is not whether Christians should do good works, but whether those works are being done for God or for human applause. Glenn and Steve also examine the relationship between salvation and good works, why public recognition can become dangerous in Christian ministry, what Jesus means by giving in secret, and why taking Scripture literally does not mean ignoring figures of speech. The discussion then turns to prayer. Jesus warns against praying to impress others and against meaningless repetition. But if God already knows what we need before we ask Him, why pray at all? Matthew 6:1–8 | Reasoning Through the Bible Questions discussed in this session include: How do we evaluate Christian ministers? How should Christian ministries handle giving? How should private and public prayers be different? If God knows what we need, why should we pray? Support the show Thank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

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  Episode #47

  Why Keeping the Rules Is Not Enough - Matthew 5:13-48 (Session 7)

  Aug 26, 202636 minS1

  What does Jesus mean when He tells His followers to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world? And why does He later say, “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect”? In this session, Glenn and Steve continue through the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:13–48. They examine how believers should influence the world around them, why good works should point people toward God rather than ourselves, and what Jesus meant when He said He came not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it. The discussion then turns to some of the most challenging teachings in Matthew: anger and murder, lust and adultery, reconciliation, divorce, keeping our word, turning the other cheek, going the extra mile, and loving our enemies. Throughout the passage, Jesus moves beyond outward rule keeping and exposes the condition of the heart. The chapter ends with an impossible human standard: “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” The Sermon on the Mount ultimately shows why righteousness cannot be earned through human effort and why sinners must depend upon God’s mercy and righteousness. Matthew 5:13–48 | The Book of Matthew — Session 7 Questions discussed in this session include: What is the best light for a dark world? What does it mean to be salt and light? Is the Mosaic Law in place today? How serious does God view sin and righteousness? What does Jesus teach about divorce? Support the show Thank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

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  Episode #46

  Can Anyone Live the Sermon on the Mount? - Matthew 5:1-12 (Session 6)

  Aug 25, 202625 minS1

  The Sermon on the Mount is one of the best-known teachings of Jesus, but what is it actually teaching? Is it a set of commands Christians are expected to perfectly live today, a description of life in Christ’s future kingdom, or something that contains elements of both? In this session, Glenn and Steve begin Matthew 5 with the Beatitudes and examine the larger purpose of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has already been presented as Israel’s King, and now He begins explaining the righteousness and character associated with His kingdom. The discussion examines what it means to be poor in spirit, to mourn, to be meek, to hunger and thirst for righteousness, to show mercy, to be pure in heart, to make peace, and to endure persecution for Christ. Along the way, we consider why Jesus raises God’s standard far beyond outward obedience and why no one can reach that standard through human effort alone. Matthew 5:1–12 | The Book of Matthew — Session 6 Questions discussed in this session include: Is the sermon on the mount for today? Are we able to follow Jesus’ commandments here? What is the main purpose of the sermon on the mount? What is the difference between the letter of the law and God’s level of righteousness? Support the show Thank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

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  Episode #45

  How Jesus Defeated Temptation - Matthew 4:1-25 (Session 5)

  Aug 24, 202634 minS1

  How did Jesus respond when Satan tempted Him in the wilderness? Matthew chapter 4 shows that Jesus was truly tempted, yet He remained without sin and answered each temptation with the Word of God. In this session, Glenn and Steve examine the three temptations of Christ, how they connect with the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life, and why Jesus’ response gives believers a practical model for resisting temptation. The discussion also considers fasting, why Satan quoted Scripture, and why knowing the Bible matters when temptation comes. The session then moves into the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. He announces, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand,” calls His first disciples to follow Him immediately, and begins healing throughout Galilee. These miracles function as signs that confirm who He is and validate His message. Matthew 4:1–25 | The Book of Matthew — Session 5 Questions discussed in this session include: What is the purpose of fasting? What should we do when we are tempted? Why would Jesus change His message halfway through Matthew? What does it mean to say “the kingdom is at hand?” When Jesus asks people to follow Him, how do they respond? Support the show Thank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

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