
Grow In Faith
Life giving devotionals in under 5 minutes.
Pastor Mike Woodruff, Christ Church pastors, and others will guide you through the Bible and help provide insights into scripture and practical takeaways for your daily walk with God.
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407 episodes
Jonah Pt. 28 The Unfinished Story of Jonah
As we conclude our Jonah devotional series, we're left with an uncomfortable truth: Jonah never seems to learn his lesson. While other biblical figures like David, Peter, and Moses eventually repent and grow, Jonah's story ends abruptly—still a...
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Season 13
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Episode 28
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3:25

Jonah Pt. 27 Jonah's Meltdown
In this powerful conclusion to our Jonah series, we see the prophet consumed by anger over a withered plant—while remaining indifferent to the fate of 120,000 people. God’s pointed question to Jonah cuts deep: "Should I not be concerned abo...
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Season 13
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Episode 27
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4:41

Jonah Pt. 26 The Danger of a Closed Heart
In this week’s Jonah devotional, we reach a startling moment in Jonah’s story—where God’s mercy toward Nineveh leaves Jonah furious and resentful. When God provides a plant for shade, only to take it away, Jonah’s anger reveals a deeper issue: ...
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Season 13
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Episode 26
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3:38

Jonah Pt. 25 When Grace Feels Unfair
In this final installment of our Jonah devotional series, we dive into Jonah chapter 4—where Jonah’s anger reveals the surprising depth of human selfishness. Despite God’s mercy toward Nineveh, Jonah struggles to extend that same grace beyond h...
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Season 13
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Episode 25
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3:25

Jonah Pt. 24 Unexpected Repentance
In Jonah Chapter 3, we witness one of the most dramatic turnarounds in Scripture: the ruthless Assyrians—Israel’s enemies—repent at Jonah’s warning. From the king to the lowest servant, they humble themselves in sackcloth and ashes, prov...
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Season 13
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Episode 24
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5:23

Jonah Pt. 23 God’s Second Chances and Final Warnings
In this study of Jonah Chapter 3, we see God’s word come to Jonah a second time—a reminder that He is a God of patience and second chances. But His mercy also comes with urgency: for the Assyrians (and for us), there comes a moment when ...
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Season 13
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Episode 23
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3:53

Jonah Pt. 22 God’s Power Over the Storms of Life
In this devotional on Jonah Chapter 3, we explore the significance of water in Scripture—how it often symbolizes chaos, trouble, and the overwhelming challenges we face. Just as Jonah found himself surrounded by the sea (and running from...
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Season 13
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Episode 22
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6:34

Jonah Pt. 21 The Long Road of Transformation
In this devotional on Jonah Chapter 2, we explore Jonah’s prayer from the belly of the fish—a moment that seems like repentance, but does real transformation follow? We’ll discuss the tension between our sincere desire for change and the slow, ...
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Season 13
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Episode 21
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4:38

Jonah Pt. 20 The Hidden Idols in Our Hearts
In this continuation of our Jonah devotional series, we dive deeper into Jonah chapter 2—where Jonah’s prayer of repentance exposes a sobering truth: Idolatry isn’t just an ancient problem; it’s the human heart’s signature stru...
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Season 13
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Episode 20
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4:18

Jonah Pt. 19 What Are You Clinging To?
In this installment of our Jonah devotional series, we take a closer look at Jonah's prayer of repentance in chapter 2—and why it ultimately doesn’t last. As Jonah cries out from the belly of the fish, he confesses his need for Go...
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Season 13
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Episode 19
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5:30

Jonah Pt. 18 The Temple, the Ark, and the Mercy Seat
In this Jonah devotional series, we continue exploring Jonah chapter 2, focusing on the significance of the temple—the heart of Jewish worship and atonement. Today, we examine:Herod’s Temple—a massive but...
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Season 13
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Episode 18
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3:50

Jonah Pt. 17 The Cost of Forgiveness and the Significance of the Temple
In this devotional on Jonah chapter 2, we explore the deep significance of the temple in Jonah’s prayer from the belly of the fish. As Jonah cries out to God, his thoughts turn toward the holy temple—the place of atonement,...
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Season 13
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Episode 17
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5:22

Jonah Pt. 16 Why Knowledge Alone Isn't Enough
In this Jonah devotional, we confront the sobering reality that head knowledge about God doesn't always translate to heart transformation. Jonah knew the right things about God's mercy, but struggled to extend that mercy to others - a tension m...
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Season 13
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Episode 16
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8:39

Jonah Pt. 15 Finding Grace in the Crash
In this Jonah devotional, we continue exploring chapter 2's powerful message about spiritual turning points. Jonah's "rock bottom" moment in the belly of the fish reveals profound truths about how God uses our crises for redemption.Key i...
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Season 13
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Episode 15
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4:34

Jonah Pt. 14 Hitting Rock Bottom
In this Jonah devotional, we examine the prophet's desperate prayer from the depths of the sea - a pivotal moment when he finally cries out to God. But is this lasting transformation or just temporary desperation?Key insights from this s...
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Season 13
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Episode 14
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5:26

Jonah Pt. 13 When Turning to God Isn't Enough
In this Jonah devotional, we examine chapter 2's pivotal moment - Jonah's prayer from the belly of the fish. While this prayer appears sincere, we'll discover why it represents only partial repentance that ultimately fails to transform Jonah's ...
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Season 13
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Episode 13
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4:31

Jonah Pt. 12 Who Are Your Assyrians?
As we continue our study in Jonah Chapter 2, we confront one of the most challenging questions in this story: Who are your Assyrians?Jonah was called to preach repentance to Nineveh—the capital of Israel’s brutal enemies. But he...
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Season 13
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Episode 12
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3:57

Jonah Pt. 11 What's Missing in Jonah's Prayer?
On this third day in Jonah Chapter 2, we take a closer look at Jonah’s prayer from inside the fish. At first glance, it sounds like a cry for help—but something crucial is missing. Where is the true repentance? The humility? The acknowledgment ...
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Season 13
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Episode 11
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3:08

Jonah Pt. 10 Our Need for Mercy
In this devotional, we return to Jonah Chapter 2—where the prodigal prophet prays from the belly of the great fish. Jonah’s prayer is raw, imperfect, yet acknowledges his desperate need for God’s mercy. But here’s the tension: Jonah depends on ...
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Season 13
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Episode 10
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3:51

Jonah Pt. 9 The Prodigal Prophet’s Prayer
In this devotional, we continue our study of Jonah—the reluctant prophet who ran from God’s call. Jonah’s story isn’t just about a man swallowed by a great fish; it’s about repentance, grace, and the surprising ways God pursues us even in our r...
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Season 13
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Episode 9
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6:08

Jonah Pt. 8 The Prodigal Prophet
In this episode of our Jonah devotional series, we uncover a surprising connection between the runaway prophet and Jesus' parable of the prodigal son. Jonah's story mirrors both brothers in the famous parable—first as the rebellious younger son...
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Season 13
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Episode 8
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3:03

Jonah Pt. 7 Why Knowing God Changes Everything
In this installment of our Jonah devotional series, we see how the prophet's disobedience stemmed from a deeper issue: he didn't truly know or trust God's character. When called to preach to Nineveh, Jonah ran—not just from a mission, ...
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Season 13
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Episode 7
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5:21

Jonah Pt. 6 Jonah's Blind Spot
In this continuation of our Jonah devotional series, we uncover the prophet’s startling resistance to God’s compassion for Israel’s enemies. While the famous fish miracle grabs attention, the real tension lies in Jonah’s refusal to share God’s ...
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Season 13
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Episode 6
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6:00

Jonah Pt. 5 A Story of Rebellion, Miracles, and Redemption
In this devotional episode, we continue our journey through the Book of Jonah—a story filled with rebellion, miracles, and unexpected redemption. Last week, we saw how Jonah tried to run from God’s call, only to find himself in the middle of a ...
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Season 13
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Episode 5
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4:31

Jonah Pt. 4: The Storm You Can't Outrun
In Part 4 of our Jonah series, we reach *Jonah 1:4-16*, where God sends a violent storm to intercept Jonah’s escape. While the terrified sailors fight for survival, Jonah sleeps below deck—unaware that his rebellion has put everyone in...
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Season 13
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Episode 4
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5:18
