<![CDATA[The Seek First Podcast]]>Start your week in Scripture with us! We are here to help you read your Bible, pray and journal — so you grow into a disciple of Jesus, not just a Sunday listener.

]]>https://seekfirstresources.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:04:59 GMTMon, 17 Aug 2026 19:07:47 GMT60Seek First Resources<p>Start your week in Scripture with us! We are here to help you read your Bible, pray and journal — so you grow into a disciple of Jesus, not just a Sunday listener.</p>episodicSeek First Resourcesnicole@seekfirstresources.comno<![CDATA[A Son Is Given: Matthew 1:18-25]]>Join Nicole and Caroline as we read and discuss Joseph’s angelic dream leading up to Jesus’ birth. We explore the key characteristics of Joseph revealed in this passage, and how the Lord develops these same qualities in each of us as we trust in Him. We also address Jesus’ names given in this passage and what they reveal about the character and nature of God.  

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]]>510a1a00-e971-49d5-9e3f-10ba6e105a4bMon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT<p>Join Nicole and Caroline as we read and discuss Joseph’s angelic dream leading up to Jesus’ birth. We explore the key characteristics of Joseph revealed in this passage, and how the Lord develops these same qualities in each of us as we trust in Him. We also address Jesus’ names given in this passage and what they reveal about the character and nature of God.  </p><p><b><strong>Show Notes and Links: </strong></b></p><p>Join one of our Bible Reading Plans to dive deeper into today’s passage reading:</p><p><a href="https://seekfirstresources.com/products/walk-with-jesus" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Walk with Jesus</a></p><p><a href="https://seekfirstresources.com/products/seek-first-365" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Seek First 365</a></p><p><br /></p>no00:22:54A Son Is Given: Matthew 1:18-25full<![CDATA[A New Song: Luke 1:39-80]]>Join Nicole and Caroline as we read and explore Mary’s visit with her cousin Elizabeth followed by the birth of John the Baptist. We examine the prophetic words spoken about John’s ministry and Jesus’ mission, and discover what it reveals about God’s sovereignty and goodness. Through Mary and Zechariah’s songs of praise, we are invited to become people who turn to the Lord in thanksgiving and worship. 

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Join one of our Bible Reading Plans to dive deeper into today’s passage reading:

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Women in the Word


]]>9c4792bf-435a-497d-a332-a5eb4bacc687Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:42:03 GMT<p>Join Nicole and Caroline as we read and explore Mary’s visit with her cousin Elizabeth followed by the birth of John the Baptist. We examine the prophetic words spoken about John’s ministry and Jesus’ mission, and discover what it reveals about God’s sovereignty and goodness. Through Mary and Zechariah’s songs of praise, we are invited to become people who turn to the Lord in thanksgiving and worship. </p><p><b><strong>Show Notes and Links: </strong></b></p><p>Join one of our Bible Reading Plans to dive deeper into today’s passage reading:</p><p><a href="https://seekfirstresources.com/products/walk-with-jesus" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Walk with Jesus</a></p><p><a href="https://seekfirstresources.com/products/seek-first-365" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Seek First 365</a></p><p><a href="https://seekfirstresources.com/products/women-in-the-word" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Women in the Word</a></p><p><br /></p>no00:36:06A New Song: Luke 1:39-80full<![CDATA[Trust and Surrender: Luke 1:1-38]]>Join Nicole and Caroline as we read and explore two crucial angelic visits leading up to Jesus’ birth. We’ll see interesting parallels between Zechariah and Mary’s interactions with these angels, and learn key lessons in faith, trust, and obedience. 

Show Notes and Links: 

Join one of our Bible Reading Plans to dive deeper into today’s passage reading:

Walk with Jesus

Seek First 365

Women in the Word


]]>3d1cb403-3ec8-4500-9098-b2c1faaad65fMon, 28 Sep 2026 15:52:27 GMT<p>Join Nicole and Caroline as we read and explore two crucial angelic visits leading up to Jesus’ birth. We’ll see interesting parallels between Zechariah and Mary’s interactions with these angels, and learn key lessons in faith, trust, and obedience. </p><p><b><strong>Show Notes and Links: </strong></b></p><p>Join one of our Bible Reading Plans to dive deeper into today’s passage reading:</p><p><a href="https://seekfirstresources.com/products/walk-with-jesus" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Walk with Jesus</a></p><p><a href="https://seekfirstresources.com/products/seek-first-365" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Seek First 365</a></p><p><a href="https://seekfirstresources.com/products/women-in-the-word" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Women in the Word</a></p><p><br /></p>no00:27:13Trust and Surrender: Luke 1:1-38full<![CDATA[A Past Marked by Grace: Matthew 1:1-17]]>Join Nicole and Caroline as we read and explore Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew 1.  It’s not just a list of names, but an account of the Lord’s extraordinary redemptive story culminating in the life of Jesus. We take a closer look at a few names in Jesus’ lineage, and discover a God of mercy, grace and unfailing love. 


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Join one of our Bible Reading Plans to dive deeper into today’s passage reading:

Walk with Jesus

Seek First 365

Women in the Word

]]>5f85d886-f66b-400f-9984-3d0ff8495c3fSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:45:30 GMT<p>Join Nicole and Caroline as we read and explore Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew 1.  It’s not just a list of names, but an account of the Lord’s extraordinary redemptive story culminating in the life of Jesus. We take a closer look at a few names in Jesus’ lineage, and discover a God of mercy, grace and unfailing love. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Show Notes and Links: </b></p><p>Join one of our Bible Reading Plans to dive deeper into today’s passage reading:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://seekfirstresources.com/products/walk-with-jesus" target="_blank">Walk with Jesus</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://seekfirstresources.com/products/seek-first-365" target="_blank">Seek First 365</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://seekfirstresources.com/products/women-in-the-word" target="_blank">Women in the Word</a></p>no00:25:3911A Past Marked by Grace: Matthew 1:1-17full