Welcome to today’s episode of the Daily Bible Refresh with Dr. Brad Miller! In this thought-provoking session, Dr. Miller explores Luke 21:5-19 through a progressive lens, focusing on Jesus’ warnings about doomsday deceivers and encouraging listeners to remain steadfast in turbulent times. The episode emphasizes the importance of centering justice and compassion over outward displays of grandeur, resisting fear-driven narratives, and practicing calm solidarity. Dr. Miller also shares actionable steps for moving from panic to presence, encouraging listeners to engage in practical acts of care and reflection, and concludes with a heartfelt prayer for courage and faith.

Takeaways:

1. Don’t be deceived by apocalyptic hype or doomsday messages—maintain steady faith amid chaos.
2. Center your attention on people and justice rather than impressive structures or spectacles.
3. Resist panic and authoritarian fear-mongering; choose calm, clarity, and organizing for justice.
4. Bearing witness means solidarity—showing up for those under pressure through compassionate action.
5. Practice “panic to presence” by pausing, reflecting, and responding with love and stability during alarming events.
6. Small, spirit-led acts of care and truth can help stabilize and strengthen your community.
7. Supporting the mission can amplify the reach of hope and encouragement to others.

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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