Your Jesus Journey Daily Bible Podcast with Pastor Thad
Have you ever felt lost trying to read the Bible? Maybe you feel stuck in your faith and just aren't sure where to go next. You're not alone. I'm Pastor Thad, and this is The Daily Bible Podcast.
Every day, we'll dive into the books of the Bible, exploring the rich history, culture, and language that bring these ancient texts to life. With over 20 years of teaching experience and time spent in Israel and Turkey, I'll share what I've learned to help you connect with the bigger picture and discover things that aren't so obvious for us modern readers.
The Bible isn't just for Sunday; it's our daily guide, so let's get to it.
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
5 min
“You Are Enough” is a modern worship song inspired by Psalm 131—a simple reminder that we don’t have to understand everything, control everything, or get everything we want. Like a child resting quietly with a parent, we can quiet our souls, let God be God, and simply trust Him.
You don’t have to have all the answers. God is enough.
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7 days ago
7 days ago
4 min
Still I Walk was inspired by the raw honesty of Psalm 129 and one of the most important lessons we can learn about perseverance: perseverance is endurance with direction.
The Psalmist doesn't pretend the pain never happened. He remembers the wounds. He remembers the scars. He describes his back as though someone had plowed deep furrows across it. Biblical perseverance isn't denying what happened, minimizing the hurt, or pretending everything is okay.
But it also means not living in that painful place forever.
Psalm 129 looks back at everything Israel had endured and makes this incredible declaration:
“...but they have never defeated me.” — Psalm 129:2 NLT
Then comes the turning point:
“But the LORD is good; he has cut me free from the ropes of the ungodly.” — Psalm 129:4 NLT
That's the heart behind Still I Walk.
Remember the scars—but don't let them determine your direction. Remember what happened—but also remember the God who cut the ropes. You may have been wounded. You may have been knocked down. You may still carry reminders of what you've been through.
But you weren't defeated.
So join your voice with the Psalmist and keep moving toward God:
They didn't defeat me.God cut the ropes.And still I walk.

Aug 31, 2026
Aug 31, 2026
5 min
“You Surround Us” was written from the powerful picture found in Psalm 125:
“Just as the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people, both now and forever.” — Psalm 125:2 NLT
Psalm 125 doesn’t promise that following God means the road will always be easy. There will be seasons when everything around us feels shaky, when evil seems to be winning, when doing the right thing gets difficult, and when a crooked road looks easier than continuing to faithfully follow Jesus.
But the Psalm reminds us of something bigger: our security isn’t found in everything around us being stable. Our security is found in the God who surrounds us.
That is the heart behind “You Surround Us.”
The song begins with the image of Mount Zion—steady and secure—and moves into the Psalm’s very practical challenge to keep trusting God when life gets hard. It asks God to protect our hearts from bitterness, keep us from wandering onto crooked roads, and give us the strength to continue walking faithfully with Him.
The chorus comes directly from the central image of Psalm 125:
“As the mountains surround JerusalemSo the Lord surrounds His people…”
And the song closes as a prayer for shalom—the peace, wholeness, and goodness of God—for His people, His Church, our friends and families, and ultimately our own hearts.
Wherever you are on your journey today, Psalm 125 gives us a simple reminder worth singing:
The road may be shaky. God isn’t.You are not walking alone.He surrounds you.
“You Surround Us” — YJJ WorshipInspired by Psalm 125
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Aug 12, 2026
Aug 12, 2026
4 min
“Where Are They Taking You?” was inspired by Philippians 3:17–4:1 and Paul's reminder that everybody follows somebody. The people we watch, admire, listen to, and imitate slowly shape the direction of our lives.
Our hope is that this song sticks with you and creates a simple question whenever you choose who gets influence in your life: Where are they taking me? Don't just listen to their words—watch their life. Look for people whose lives point toward Jesus, walk with them, and become the kind of person who helps others follow Jesus too.
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Aug 12, 2026
Aug 12, 2026
4 min
“Where Are They Taking You?” was inspired by Philippians 3:17–4:1 and Paul's reminder that everybody follows somebody. The people we watch, admire, listen to, and imitate slowly shape the direction of our lives.
Our hope is that this song sticks with you and creates a simple question whenever you choose who gets influence in your life: Where are they taking me? Don't just listen to their words—watch their life. Look for people whose lives point toward Jesus, walk with them, and become the kind of person who helps others follow Jesus too.

Aug 5, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
4 min
Jesus Above Everything was inspired by one of the oldest worship songs in Christian history—the beautiful hymn Paul included in Philippians 2:5–11. Written just a few decades after Jesus' resurrection, these words reminded the believers in Philippi of who Jesus is, what He willingly did for us, and why He alone deserves our worship.
Paul didn't include this hymn simply to teach theology. He introduced it by saying, "You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had." As we sing these truths, we're doing more than remembering history—we're asking God to shape our hearts and minds to become more like Jesus. He humbled Himself, became a servant, obeyed the Father, died on the cross, and was exalted above every name.
Our prayer is that this song helps lift your eyes off yourself and back onto Christ. May singing these words remind you that true greatness is found in humility, true leadership is found in serving, and Jesus Christ is Lord—above every name, above every circumstance, and above everything.
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Aug 2, 2026
Aug 2, 2026
4 min
"Buried with Christ" was inspired by the New Testament's beautiful picture of baptism—not simply as a personal milestone, but as a public declaration that our old life has been buried with Christ and we have been raised to walk in a new life (Romans 6:3–4).
This song is a reminder that following Jesus is more than believing a set of truths. It's a lifelong journey of surrender, grace, and faithfully walking with Him day by day. Every chorus is an opportunity to declare together: "Jesus, forever I am Yours."
Whether you're celebrating a recent baptism, remembering your own, or simply worshiping the One who made you new, our prayer is that this song points your heart to Jesus and encourages you to keep following Him.
Want to learn more about the ministry behind this music?
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Jul 26, 2026
Jul 26, 2026
5 min
We love finding new ways to help God's Word stick with us. This original song tells the story of Philippians through music, bringing the people, places, and message of this letter to life. My prayer is that every time you hear it, you'll remember the story—and remember that the gospel is still working today. Enjoy!

Jul 19, 2026
Jul 19, 2026
5 min
Clothed in Grace is inspired by Colossians 3:12–17, where the Apostle Paul encouraged the believers in Colossae to stand firm in their faith during a time of false teaching, cultural pressure, and spiritual confusion. Rather than chasing new philosophies or trying to earn God's approval, Paul reminded them that they were already chosen, holy, and deeply loved in Christ.
Using Paul's powerful picture of "putting on" mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and above all, love, this song brings his words to life as a heartfelt prayer. It reminds us that following Jesus is a daily choice to wear the character of Christ, let His peace rule our hearts, allow His Word to fill our lives, and represent Him with gratitude in everything we do. Just as Paul's message strengthened the early church, Clothed in Grace is an invitation for believers today to remain rooted in Christ and reflect His love in a world that desperately needs Him.
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Jul 14, 2026
Jul 14, 2026
4 min
About YJJ Worship
Every YJJ Worship song is born directly out of the Bible passages we're studying together in the Your Jesus Journey Daily Bible Podcast. Our desire is to help God's Word move from the page into your heart through songs that reinforce biblical truth and encourage you to follow Jesus every day.
About "My New Address"
"My New Address" was inspired by Paul's powerful instructions to the believers in Colossae in Colossians 3:5–11. Paul reminds us that following Jesus means putting to death our old way of life, stripping off the old self, and embracing the new identity we've been given in Christ. This song celebrates the incredible truth that our old address no longer defines us—we belong to Jesus now.
Continue the Journey
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