Morning Drive Bible

David and Scott will be off during the holiday of Sukkot (Tabernacles). They'll be back on Wednesday, October 23 with brand new episodes of Morning Drive Bible. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes. After learning that You I Love - not I Love You - helps the me become a we, David and Scott offer the first of the three essential components of a good marriage.   

David and Scott will be off during the holiday of Sukkot (Tabernacles). They'll be back on Wednesday, October 23 with brand new episodes of Morning Drive Bible. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes. The best marriages are based on Nothing rather than on Something - and note the capital letter N. See how Nothing is related to the new hashtag #YouILove (great T-shirt idea, by the way). Confused? Let David and Scott sort it out for you.

David and Scott will be off during the holiday of Sukkot (Tabernacles). They'll be back on Wednesday, October 23 with brand new episodes of Morning Drive Bible. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes. The first model of marriage in the Bible is NOT Adam and Eve; it's God and the World. What can we learn about marriage from His relationship with us?

David and Scott will be off during the holiday of Sukkot (Tabernacles). They'll be back on Wednesday, October 23 with brand new episodes of Morning Drive Bible. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes. People are different; joining together in marriage seems to be illogical. Is a good marriage even possible? Can two people actually create something meaningful together?

David and Scott will be off during the holiday of Sukkot (Tabernacles). They'll be back on Wednesday, October 23 with brand new episodes of Morning Drive Bible. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes. What's the secret to having a good marriage? Join David and Scott for an investigation into how Scripture sees the joining of two souls together.

As David and Scott prepare for the upcoming Feast of Tabernacles - Sukkot - they discuss the apparent paradox that the holiday is called "The Season of Our Gladness," while it simultaneously conveys the message that nothing is permanent. Can those two thoughts work together? You better believe it - and you will, after listening to today's episode. (Morning Drive Bible will release some older episodes during the holiday; we will be back with new episodes after Sukkot, starting Wednesday, October 23rd.)

As we prepare to experience the sacred day of Yom Kippur, David and Scott discuss the definition of repentance, the liturgy of the Day of Atonement, and the deeper meaning behind the shofar blasts that are blown at Yom Kippur's conclusion. May we all be inscribed in the Book of Life!

On Wednesday, Jews around the world will celebrate the Day of Atonement. But Jewish tradition states that G-d forgives us whenever we turn to Him in heartfelt repentance. Why, then, is there a Day of Atonement at all? Join David and Scott to learn one of the secrets of Yom Kippur.

In the Jewish tradition, it's not enough to ask G-d to forgive us; we also must ask our friends whom we've wronged to forgive us, as well. Where do we see this idea in the Bible - and how does it relate to The West Wing? Join David and Scott to find out.

According to classic Jewish thought, repentance requires three specific ingredients in order to fully restore our relationship with G-d - one of which is confession. Join David and Scott as they investigate the importance of verbal confession, and discuss what it is and what it is not.

Although G-d promises to forgive a person who sincerely repents, does that mean that the consequences of sin are erased, as well? Join David and Scott for a discussion about repentance, and the Jewish concept of "Original Consequences."

Is repentance automatic, or can G-d choose to reject repentance? By investigating the contrasting stories of King David and King Saul, David and Scott offer a fascinating theological insight that can help us all build a more meaningful relationship with G-d.

David admitted his sin to Nathan the prophet, and was forgiven; Saul admitted his sin to Samuel the prophet, but still suffered dire consequences. David and Scott discuss the differences between the two situations, and what it can teach us about our own repentance.

Psalm 51 - paraphrased in a key line of the Selichot liturgy - is David's prayer after Nathan the prophet confronted him with the reality of David's sinful behavior. What is the background to this Psalm, and what can it teach us about the true nature of repentance?