Open-mindedness is a celebrated virtue today, but what does it really mean? Many people are open to anything—cosmic energy, horoscopes, or personal feelings as ultimate truth—while closing their minds to Scripture. Acts 17 introduces us to the Bereans, a community that provides a timeless model of how to be truly open-minded.

In this episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey explains how the Bereans received the Word with eagerness, examined the Scriptures daily, and allowed truth to shape their lives. Their approach wasn’t gullibility; it was discernment. They tested every claim by God’s Word and adapted their lives to what they found there—even when it caused conflict or personal cost.

This study challenges us to anchor our faith in Scripture, not in shifting feelings, cultural fads, or popular opinions. Discover why biblical truth provides clarity when emotions or society suggest otherwise, and how daily time in God’s Word equips us for wisdom, conviction, and courage.

If you want to learn how to discern truth in an age of confusion, this episode will encourage you to embrace the Berean model: open to God’s Word, eager for truth, and ready to live it out.

Stephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

What happens when the gospel collides with culture? In Acts 17, Paul arrives in Thessalonica and begins reasoning with the Jews in the synagogue. For three weeks, he opens the Scriptures, connecting the prophecies of the Old Testament to the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The result is explosive. Some believe, joining Paul and Silas in following Christ, while others resist violently. A mob forms, riots erupt, and Paul’s host Jason is dragged before city officials, accused of treason and upsetting the entire world.

In this episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey unpacks this dramatic moment in church history. Paul’s message was clear: Jesus is not just a religious figure but the true King, the sovereign Monarch of all creation. That claim directly challenged the decrees of Caesar, forcing listeners to choose between loyalty to Rome or to Christ.

The story of Thessalonica reminds us that Christianity is not about keeping peace with the status quo—it’s about proclaiming the truth that changes lives and cultures. It challenges divided hearts, calls for full allegiance to Jesus, and invites us to live boldly under His rule. Discover how the same gospel that turned the world upside down in the first century still speaks with authority and clarity today.

Stephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

What comes into your mind when you think about God? That question, A.W. Tozer once said, reveals more about your future than anything else. In this message from The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey opens a new series on the character of God. From creation’s beauty to the revelation of Scripture, we are invited to study God’s nature, His works, and His attributes. Why does this matter? Because knowing God leads to wisdom for life’s decisions, direction in uncertain times, courage in trials, fruitful living, and unshakable security. This episode also reminds us of a staggering truth: God Himself longs to be wanted. He has revealed enough of Himself so that we can know Him, walk with Him, and trust Him fully. Whether you feel spiritually weary or simply want to grow deeper in your walk with Christ, this study will challenge and encourage you to pursue the greatest relationship of all—knowing the God who already knows you.

Stephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

What’s the goal of your life? Many of us pursue success, comfort, or recognition—striving for the “summit” of achievement. But Solomon, the wealthiest and wisest king of Israel, reminds us that these goals can leave us empty and vulnerable, like climbers who collapse after reaching the top of the mountain but never make it safely home.

In this episode of Wisdom for the Heart, Stephen Davey takes us through Ecclesiastes 6:10–13, where Solomon reflects on the futility of chasing the wrong goals and urges us to remember three life-changing truths. First, everything in our past has unfolded under the authority of our Creator. Second, everything in our present is shaped by God’s sovereign care—even when we don’t understand it. And third, everything in our future rests in His infinite wisdom and perfect plan.

Through Scripture and practical illustrations, Stephen shows how we can trust God with our past, walk with Him in the present, and prepare for eternity with confidence. The real question isn’t whether you’ll make it to the “summit” of life’s goals, but whether you’ll make it safely home.

Stephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

What are you chasing? A bigger paycheck, a better title, or a new relationship? The world tells us that satisfaction is just one step away—if we can grab the next carrot, we’ll finally be happy. But Ecclesiastes 6:7–9 tells a very different story. Solomon, the wealthiest and wisest king of his day, warns that you can have a full life on the outside while remaining desperately empty inside.

In this episode of Wisdom for the Heart, Stephen Davey walks us through Solomon’s three warnings: a busy life does not equal a fulfilled heart, improving your station does not guarantee true success, and there will always be something else just out of reach. Chasing after “more” not only distracts us from what matters most, it blinds us to the blessings God has already given.

The answer isn’t to stop working hard or dreaming big. Instead, it’s to anchor our joy in Christ rather than in our achievements. Only when we see life as a gift from God and find our meaning in Him will we stop chasing carrots that never satisfy.

If you’ve ever felt restless, disappointed, or unsatisfied no matter what you accomplish, this message is for you. Discover how to trade distraction for peace and emptiness for purpose—by finding contentment in Christ alone.

Stephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

Are you running the wrong race? Ecclesiastes 6 gives us two striking examples of people who looked like winners but were actually losing. One man had wealth, possessions, and honor. The other had a large family and a long life. Yet both lacked the one thing that matters most—a relationship with God.

In this episode, Stephen Davey takes you to Solomon’s sobering observations about life “under the sun.” Success, family, possessions, and status can all be good gifts. But without God, they quickly become heavy burdens that leave the soul unsatisfied. Solomon himself serves as a case study: famous, wealthy, and powerful, yet weighed down with emptiness.

The truth is, life is not about how far you get ahead or how fast you run. It’s about balancing what truly matters: knowing God, walking with Him, and enjoying His gifts with gratitude. Without Christ, even a thousand years of living and a house full of children lead to futility. With Christ, even ordinary days are filled with meaning.

Join Stephen in this Wisdom Journey lesson as he unpacks the rules of life’s race and points you to the only One who can give true satisfaction.

Stephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to spend money, and how hard it is to keep it? Solomon did. In Ecclesiastes 5, he describes what happens when people clutch their possessions and gamble everything to get more. The result is insecurity, regret, and anger. But Solomon also shows us a better way—a way of life marked by gratitude, contentment, and joy.

In this episode, Stephen Davey walks us through Solomon’s two case studies—one man who guarded his riches until he lost them all, and another who viewed life, work, and possessions as gifts from God. Along the way, you’ll discover four priceless gifts God has given every believer: the gift of life, the gift of enjoying what you have, the gift of accepting where you are, and the gift of enjoying what you do.

Rather than chasing more and losing what matters most, this passage invites you to redeem the gifts God has already given. When you live with gratitude and surrender, you can move forward with joy and anticipate your eternal inheritance with Christ.

Don’t miss this powerful reminder that the better way is obedience—and the greatest gift is learning to find satisfaction in God Himself.

Stephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

Why is a good night’s sleep so hard to come by? For many, the answer lies in anxious thoughts about money, security, or injustice. In How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep, Stephen Davey opens Ecclesiastes 5:8–12 to show how Solomon wrestled with the same struggles—and points us toward God’s solution.

Solomon observed oppression, greed, and injustice in society. He saw how even kings and rulers seemed to take advantage rather than provide relief. Yet he reminded us that above every earthly power sits the Sovereign God, and He alone offers the comfort our hearts long for.

This passage also warns us about the love of money. No matter how much wealth we gain, it never feels like enough. Riches multiply worries, invite corruption, and rob us of rest. But Solomon draws a contrast: the day laborer, content with little, sleeps peacefully, while the wealthy toss and turn.

Through this lesson, you’ll discover two life-changing principles: trust the highest authority of all—God’s sovereignty—and pursue the best treasure of all—contentment with a grateful heart. These truths provide the kind of peace that no amount of wealth can secure.

If you’ve been longing for rest, this message will remind you that the sweetest sleep is found when your soul is settled on God’s promises.

Stephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback