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What if the question “Am I worthy?” isn’t the right question at all?
Inspired by Matthew West’s song “Good,” this episode of More Than a Song takes us back (again!) to the book of Romans—and this time, we lean into the power of repetition. In Romans 5:1–11, we uncover a truth that changes everything: we are not loved because we’re worthy, but because God is good.
In this episode, you’ll:
Discover why repetition is a powerful way to interact with Scripture
Learn how to Start With God by focusing on His character, conduct, and concerns
Explore how hope rooted in God does not lead to shame
Be reminded that your standing with God rests on Christ’s work, not your performance
If you’ve ever struggled with measuring your worth—or wondered why grace feels hard to believe—this episode is an invitation to return to Scripture and let God’s goodness wreck you with mercy.
🎧 Song: “Good” by Matthew West
📖 Scripture Focus: Romans 5:1–11
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Easter isn’t just a season — it’s the heart of the gospel. In this episode of More Than a Song, Michelle uses “Remembrance” by Hillsong Worship to explore what Jesus is talking about when He says, “Do this in remembrance of me.”
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As we read the accounts of the Last Supper in the gospels in context, we discover something surprising — only one Gospel records Jesus’ exact words. From there, we follow the cross‑references back to the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, uncovering how Jesus fulfills God’s original memorial and institutes the Lord’s Supper as an ongoing proclamation of His sacrifice.
This episode will deepen your understanding of communion and invite you to approach the Lord’s Table with greater clarity, gratitude, and remembrance.
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What does the word hallelujah actually mean in the Bible? In this episode of More Than a Song, we explore the Scripture behind “Let It Be a Hallelujah” by Lauren Daigle and discover how Colossians 3 shows us what it looks like to live a life of praise.
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Instead of thinking of hallelujah as something we sing in worship, Scripture reveals that our entire everyday life can become a hallelujah—a living declaration of praise to God.
In This Episode
What the word hallelujah actually means
Why the word only appears four times in the Bible
How Colossians 3 describes a life of worship
The difference between praising God in moments and living a life of praise
Practical ways our everyday actions can become a hallelujah to God
Scriptures Referenced
Revelation 19:1–6
Exodus 3:14
Exodus 6:2–3
Exodus 20:7
Leviticus 24:16
Colossians 1–4
Colossians 3:1–17
Romans 12:1
Try This BITE (Bible Interaction Tool Exercise)
Read in Context
Read the entire letter to the Colossians (chapters 1–4). Then spend extra time sitting in Colossians 3, noticing:
What believers are called to put off
What believers are called to put on
How gratitude is woven throughout the passage
Ask yourself:
How should this change the way I think?
 How should this change the way I live?
Quote from the Episode
“Our hallelujah—our worship—is not just a song or a prayer. It’s our lives. It’s taking our everyday, ordinary life—our sleeping, eating, going-to-work, walking-around life—and doing everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.”
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Have you ever wondered what it really means to be more than a conqueror? What if the pressures, fears, and doubts in your life aren’t the final word—and what if God’s love is bigger than all of it? In this episode, Colton Dixon’s song “The Love I Have For You” becomes our guide to exploring the power, security, and overwhelming strength of God’s love.
We’ll walk through Romans 8 in a way that makes Scripture come alive, uncover faulty thinking that keeps us stuck, and discover how God’s love transforms anxiety into assurance. By the end, you won’t just be singing along—you’ll be living with a fresh perspective on the One who fights for you.
Key Points
Song Inspiration: Colton Dixon wrote “The Love I Have For You” while learning to rest in God’s love amidst work, life, and fatherhood.
Theme: Romans 8:37 – “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”
Scriptural Context: Romans 1–8 explores the Gospel, justification by faith, sanctification, suffering, and future hope.
Teaching Method: Paul’s diatribe method—posing rhetorical objections to correct faulty thinking—is a model for how we can interact with Scripture.
Takeaway: God’s love is constant, secure, and empowers us to overcome external pressures, internal struggles, and accusations.
Scriptures Referenced
Romans 1–8 (focus on 8:31–39)
Romans 8:1–2
Romans 8:31–39
Romans 8:37
Romans 8:38–39
Psalm 44:22
Revelation 12:10
BITEs (Bible Interaction Tool Exercises)
Read in Context – Read Romans 1–8 in one sitting. Notice Paul’s progression from justification to present experience to future hope.
Make a List (Diatribe Chart) – Create a two-column chart: Faulty Thinking vs. Truth
Follow the cross-reference – Follow Paul’s quotation: Psalm 44:22. Reflect on God’s faithfulness to His covenant people even amidst affliction.
Breath Prayer – Inspired by Tim Timmons: Breath in…Jesus…Breathe out… You have my attention. Let this prepare your heart to interact with Scripture.
Pray a Declaration of Gratitude – Turn truths uncovered from Romans 8:31–39 into a spoken or written declaration of God’s love and victory through Christ.
Additional Resources
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Lyrics - New Release Today
Behind the Song "The Love I Have For You" by Colton Dixon - New Release Today Editorial
Cover Story: Colton Dixon | The Love I Have For You - CCM YouTube Interview
Bible Interaction Roadmap Bible Study - videos and assignments that will equip you with habits you can use over and over in your own Bible Study - Learn More
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This Week's Challenge
Read Romans chapters 1-8. Pay attention to Paul’s rhetorical question, “What shall we say?” Consider what you can learn from his teaching style. Create a two-column chart base
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In this episode of More Than a Song, we use Tim Timmons’ song “Christ In Me” as a launching point to explore what Scripture teaches about the indwelling Holy Spirit, the fruit of the Spirit, and the tension we experience when our lives don’t always align with what we say we believe.
We’ll dig into what it means to suppress the truth, why Paul says this leads to being “futile in our thinking,” and how setting our minds on the Spirit changes everything — from our thoughts to our actions to our worship.
Key Points
What it means to believe something intellectually but not live like it’s true
Hypocrisy vs. life in the Spirit
The promise and presence of the Holy Spirit
Fruit of the Spirit as evidence, not effort
Suppressing truth and the cost of futile thinking
Allowing Truth to resurface — like a beach ball underwater
How setting our minds on the Spirit leads to life and peace
Scriptures Referenced
John 14–16
Acts 2
Romans 1:18–22; 29–31
Romans 2:1
Romans 8:5–11
Galatians 5:17; 22–23
Ephesians 1:13–14
Philippians 4:8
Matthew 5:21–22
BITEs (Bible Interaction Tool Exercises)
Read & Keep on Reading: Read Romans 1–8 in context and note the contrast between suppressing truth and life in the Spirit.
Turn Scripture Into Prayer: Thank God for His Spirit dwelling in you and producing His fruit through you.
Compare & Contrast: Look at Galatians 5 and identify the difference between striving in the flesh and keeping in step with the Spirit.
Additional Resources
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Lyrics - New Release Today
Tim Timmons shares the heart behind the song "Christ In Me" and shares the song live on Essential Worship Song Sessions - YouTube
Bible Interaction Roadmap Bible Study - videos and assignments that will equip you with habits you can use over and over in your own Bible Study - Learn More
Learn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with a 30-day free trial and links to my favorite Bible resources - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link
This Week's Challenge
Read John 14-16 and highlight every time Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit and make note of how He describes Him. Head over to Romans 1 and 8 (better yet, read Romans 1-8) and examine what it looks like to suppress truth and the results, and contrast that to what life in the Spirit looks like. Finally, spend some time in Galatians 5 to see what keeping in step with the Spirit looks like—what life looks like when following the Spirit's leading rather than suppressing Him. It should change your prayers, your praise, your thinking, and your life. What if we lived like we believed that the Spirit of Christ dwelled within us?
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