Mike Domeny, actor, author, and founder of Outloud Bible Project (outloudbible.com), reads the Bible out loud in a conversational and approachable way so you can read the Bible like it makes a difference! This isn't simply an audiobook version of the Bible! Every episode offers helpful context so you won't get lost, and a brief takeaway to help apply that reading to your life. Want to invite Mike to read Scripture at your event or gathering? Visit outloudbible.com. Starting with episode 279, ...
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Mike Domeny Podcasts
On this podcast we talk about knowing God, (even when it’s hard to hear Him)... trusting what He says (even when it’s scary)... and actually taking steps to do something (even when it doesn’t make sense.). Let's discover your Next Best Yes! The Next Best Yes podcast is listener supported. Links are in the show notes! Still struggling to hear from God? Dig into his Word. Check out Mike’s Outloud Bible Project podcast where you’ll experience the Bible in a conversational and approachable way. ...
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Jesus warns his disciples about the destruction of the temple and signs preceding the end times, emphasizing that no one knows when he will return except the Father. Through powerful parables about ten virgins, talents, and separating sheep from goats, he teaches the importance of staying alert, using our gifts wisely, and caring for "the least of …
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Jesus directly challenges religious hypocrisy in Matthew 22-23, revealing the disconnect between outward religious practice and inner spiritual reality. This passage invites us to examine our own lives and let Scripture be a mirror that reveals our true spiritual condition. • Jesus tells the parable of the wedding banquet, showing how many reject G…
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Forgiveness and conflict resolution are at the core of genuine Christian community, yet these practices often get sidelined in favor of avoidance and resentment. • Coming down from spiritual mountaintop experiences into real-life relationship challenges • Jesus' practical, step-by-step conflict resolution model in Matthew 18 • The damage caused whe…
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What happens when Jesus's teachings don't align with our expectations of comfort and fairness? Matthew chapters 20-21 confront us with this very tension, revealing a kingdom that operates contrary to our natural instincts. Jesus delivers a string of teachings and parables that systematically dismantle our human-centered perspective. The parable of …
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Following Jesus often feels so messy? In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into Matthew 17-19 where Jesus consistently challenges conventional wisdom and turns our expectations upside down. The heart of our discussion centers on a radical proposition: what if we actually took Jesus literally? When he says to cut off a hand that causes sin, to…
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Mike and Kelsey discuss the recurring themes from Matthew 12-16 that reveal Jesus' priorities and challenge our modern understanding of discipleship. Reading large portions of scripture reveals overarching themes we miss when focusing on isolated stories Jesus defines family as "whoever does the will of my Father in heaven" The kingdom parables ill…
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Jesus seems to be really bad at making the idea of following him look attractive... if he doesn't try to sugarcoat it, why do we? Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading o…
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Jesus teaches the crowds about what the Kingdom is really like, but he does so in a way that alienates a lot of people. This is not the way to build a large following. Maybe he has something else in mind? Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for…
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What happens when we move beyond merely knowing what the Bible says to radically living it out? Mike and his wife Kelsey introduce a powerful new weekly segment called "Living Outloud," designed to bridge the gap between biblical knowledge and biblical obedience. This heartfelt conversation challenges the comfortable Christianity many of us have se…
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Matthew 5-7 is what Jesus said. Matthew 8-9 is what Jesus did. Matthew 10-11 is what we do--or should do. So are we willing to do it? Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public readi…
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Mike and Kelsey talk about how God has made their "next best yes" clear, and what obedience to God has looked like. Send us a text Hear the Bible, love it, and live it. Check out the Outloud Bible Project Podcast, and learn more at outloudbible.com. Support the show Ready to do something about your “yes”? We're cheering you on! At nextbestyes.com, …
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Thank you for walking on this journey through the Bible, now 300 episodes long! What better way to celebrate than to read about Jesus living the "good shepherd" life in Matthew 8-9. Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resource…
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BONUS Our story of taking Jesus at his word (Matthew 6:33)
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A few years ago, we decided to take Jesus at his word, especially his promise to provide in Matthew 6:33. This bonus episode, I'll share the story about God's faithfulness in the craziest season of our life. Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com …
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Jesus' first and most famous message, the Sermon on the Mount. Let's allow ourselves to be struck with the plain practicality of his words, and consider how much we're truly willing to do what he says. We've compiled all of Jesus' messages from the gospel of Matthew into one live experience called "Not Just Another Sermon." This Outloud Bible Exper…
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Jesus enters the scene just as the prophecies foretold. A new kingdom is approaching. In fact... it's nearer to you than you think. Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading…
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Daniel 10-12: Clashing with the Spiritual Realm
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Daniel's prayers activate a buzz of activity in the spiritual realm. What does that mean for your prayers today? Plus, a glimpse ahead at the coming kingdom, and how this podcast will follow. Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful stud…
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Daniel is given visions of what the end times will look like--symbols of very real things still ahead of us. What can we learn from this visions for today, and what should be our response? Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study r…
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Daniel 4-6: What would send you to the lions?
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Daniel's faith was so predictable, it would put his life at risk. Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event…
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Daniel and his friends are willing to put God's reputation and glory on the line, because it never comes up short. Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to…
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Ezekiel 45-48: Everywhere the River Flows
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Ezekiel has a vision of a new temple, and flowing out of the temple is a river of life that turns dead water alive! What could this mean for us today? Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring…
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Remember when God's glory left the temple in Ezekiel 10? Well, He's coming back. What causes this full-circle moment? Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word…
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Episode 89: Is this idea mine or God's or something else?
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We want to say "yes" to God, right? But it's hard to determine sometimes if an idea is God's, or just our own, or... something more malicious? How do we discern God's thoughts and move forward? We'll turn to Proverbs 3 and James 4 today to figure it out. Send us a text Support the show Ready to do something about your “yes”? We're cheering you on! …
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Ezekiel downloads the plans and dimensions for a new temple that had not--and still has not--been built. Why all the details, and why hasn't it been built yet? Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how…
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God proves his willingness and ability to breathe life into the most dead, dry, hopeless situations. Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, …
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People are still going about their life unaware of the death that is coming as a result of their sins. God has given you a special responsibility. How will you hold your position? Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources,…
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Mike and Kelsey reflect on some biblical lessons they picked up from a recent trip to the Rocky Mountains. Let's talk about faith and worry from Jesus' perspective. Send us a text Support the show Ready to do something about your “yes”? We're cheering you on! At nextbestyes.com, you can find resources and community so you don't have to take your st…
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Egypt cannot provide Israel with what they need, and Israel's time of running to Egypt instead of him is over. God will make sure Egypt never again becomes a world superpower. Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and…
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This mindset is perhaps the number one key to a faith-filled life. Without it, you'll be stuck in your old, dead life. Let's talk about it. Send us a text Support the show Ready to do something about your “yes”? We're cheering you on! At nextbestyes.com, you can find resources and community so you don't have to take your steps alone.…
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Israel's most wealthy and influential neighbors are nearing their end. Why? So Israel will know that God is God. Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to y…
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Ezekiel 24-26: The Most Extreme Object Lesson
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God asks Ezekiel to do something that I, frankly, could not do. Let's read today about an extreme length God's spokesman must go to, and what we can learn from it. Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover…
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Ezekiel 22-23: Who will stand in the gap?
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Ezekiel 23 is a bit rough. So much so, in fact, that we'll skip it. But Ezekiel 22 reveals a desire of God's that we can step up to answer. Will you? Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring …
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When you encounter God, what's your response? Let's talk about some good and bad examples, and make sure our "yes" is on God's terms instead of ours. Send us a text Support the show Ready to do something about your “yes”? We're cheering you on! At nextbestyes.com, you can find resources and community so you don't have to take your steps alone.…
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God's people should have seen this coming. This punishment is not reckless or unwarranted. It shouldn't be a surprise. It's not unjust. In fact, it's a miracle God waited this long... Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resour…
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God is not interested in punishing kids for their parents' sins, or parents for their kids' sins. He's interested in everyone making an individual choice to seek him and pursue righteousness. Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful stud…
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Ezekiel 14-16: Like mother, like daughter
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God has strong words about what he thinks about his people's unfaithfulness. It's actually a sad story that helps us empathize with God and his point of view. The real question is: where do we find ourselves in the story? Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out out…
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How do you know what God wants you to do? Are you sure He wants you to DO anything? Let's dig into these questions before we jump into our next "yes." Send us a text Support the show Ready to do something about your “yes”? We're cheering you on! At nextbestyes.com, you can find resources and community so you don't have to take your steps alone.…
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God's purpose for all of these disasters is clear. He only says it like two dozen times... Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference…
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God takes Ezekiel on a tour of the temple to show him why he's packing his bags. What does God see in the temple of your heart? Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of …
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Ezekiel is pushed to his physical limits in order to demonstrate the length of punishment each kingdom of Israel must endure. And a crude haircut demonstrates their fates. Ezekiel's "yeses" result in some tough lessons, all to reveal God's heart. Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Suppo…
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What can we learn from God's calling of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel to be his mouthpieces? They weren't superhuman. They had doubt, excuses, insecurities, and confusion. Sound familiar? Let's talk about what God's response is to each of their objections. Send us a text Support the show Ready to do something about your “yes”? We're cheering you on…
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Like Isaiah and Jeremiah, Ezekiel is commissioned by God to warn God's people about the impending consequences of their idolatry. But Ezekiel is going to be a witness (and participant) in some very weird lessons... Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbib…
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In this second half of the poem of Lamentations, we get a glimpse of how we can "dare to hope", even in the midst of the lowest valleys of life. Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the p…
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So you're ready and willing to say "yes" when God wants you to start something... what about if he wants you to stop something? Something good? Something he gave you in the first place? What good thing might God want you to say "no" to, and how can we handle the insecurities that come along with it? Send us a text Support the show Ready to do somet…
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Lamentations is not a fun read in a hammock on a sunny day, but not every day is a party, is it? Lamentations gives an honest, poetic response to pain and suffering and feeling like God isn't being fair. How do we manage that? What does it look like before hope for anything to improve? Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please…
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What God says will happen, will happen. He does what he says he will do. Let's read the conclusion of the matter from the book of Jeremiah. God is the only one left standing, but he will not let his people be destroyed. A sovereign display of justice, discipline, and mercy. Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact thr…
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Episode 82: Obey, Pray, Worship, Testify, Repeat
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One more important takeaway from the story of Abraham's servant in Genesis 24. Let's talk about the power of sharing the story of what God did! Your testimony, today on Next Best Yes. Send us a text Support the show Ready to do something about your “yes”? We're cheering you on! At nextbestyes.com, you can find resources and community so you don't h…
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Jeremiah 47-49: I see you, peanut gallery
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Israel's neighbors have been watching everything that's been going down, and they think they are avoiding the carnage. God makes it very clear that he sees them, and he doesn't like what he sees. Justice will prevail. Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloud…
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God told the Jewish remnant to stay in Judah, and not try to find safety in Egypt. They felt like their idols and gods and choices were working fairly well for them... God has a different opinion. Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful…
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When dealing with an overwhelming, stressful, or even a simply unknown event, we so easily run off a list of "what-if" scenarios. What if this happens? What if that doesn't happen? Let's study an example in the story of Abraham, and borrow some scientific studies about our minds, and put together a biblical, healthy approach to what-if scenarios. S…
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You'll look for safety and protection somewhere. Money? Relationships? When things get scary, what do you run to? A remnant of Israel has a choice to make... Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the show Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how t…
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