In this episode of The Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller reads Romans 15:14–21 from The Message and reflects on Paul’s example of being “proud” only in the context of Jesus. Dr. Brad explores the difference between ego-driven pride and gratitude-rooted pride, shares personal stories from over 43 years in local church ministry and from his life as a father, and connects Paul’s mission to reach “outsiders” with a progressive, inclusive faith today. He highlights those who feel unseen or alienated from traditional religious spaces—including people facing cancer and other life disruptions—then offers a practical action step: intentionally reach out to someone on the margins with listening, curiosity, and care. The episode closes with a prayer, a reminder about the ABC 123 Bible Study Method at VoiceOfGodDaily.com, and an affirmation of God’s mercies made new every morning.

Key Takeaways

1. Pride in the right context

• Paul models a form of pride that is grounded only in Jesus, not in personal ego or achievement for its own sake.

1. Ego pride vs. gratitude pride

• Dr. Brad contrasts “Hey, look what I did” ego-pride with “Look what God did through me” gratitude-pride, using his experience in ministry and with his grown children.

1. Calling to the outsiders

• Paul’s mission to non-Jewish outsiders is presented as a template for progressive faith today: moving toward the margins, not just maintaining what’s comfortable.

1. Many still feel left out of faith spaces

• Through examples like the Cancer Support podcast, Dr. Brad notes that people with doubts, suffering, or complicated life circumstances often feel unseen or unwelcome in traditional religious communities.

1. A concrete daily action step

• Listeners are invited to identify one “outsider” group in their own circles (church, work, school, community) and reach out in a small, specific way—a text, an invitation, or simply listening with genuine curiosity.

1. The power of listening and chance encounters

• Dr. Brad emphasizes that some of the richest spiritual conversations come from unexpected encounters with strangers, when we choose to listen deeply and be present.

Links referenced in this episode:

voiceofgoddaily.com

The "Daily Bible Refresh" is presented each day by Rev. Dr. Brad Miller who has a goal of speaking a bit of the bible into two million ears (one million people) in three years (2025-2028).

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Brad served as a local church pastor for forty years and has a background in radio and podcasting. Moreover, he is a life-long student of The Bible.

He believes in the words of Jesus that “scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21)

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• A prayer for your day.

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