Ep. 99 Closing Thoughts | James 5:12-20

In this episode, the guys unpack James 5:12-20. In these verses, James gives his final instructions of his letter. In closing, he exhorts his readers to speak truthfully, to live lives of prayer, and to bring back their wandering brothers. All this is characteristic of the wholehearted, consistent life that God desires for His people.

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Ep. 98 Jesus is Coming! So What? | James 5:1-11

In this episode, the guys unpack James 5:1-11. In these verses, James reassures his readers that Jesus is coming back. For the unbelieving rich who have oppressed believers and lived to indulge themselves, that means severe judgment. For Christians, that means blessing. In light of that reality, we are to wait patiently for the coming of the Lord, following in the footsteps of the people of God who came before us.

Bible Caddie Bonus Coverage: Decision Making

Welcome back to the Bible Caddie Podcast! In this Thanksgiving week episode, William Kane & Webb Simpson talk about decision making as a Christian.

Ep. 97 Plans | James 4:13-17

In this episode, the guys unpack James 4:13-17. In these verses, James lays out the do’s and don’t’s of making plans. To leave God out of our plans is both foolish and arrogant. As Christians, we should plan with God in mind, depending on Him both to make and execute our plans. 

Ep. 96 Conflict | James 4:1-12

In this episode, the guys unpack James 4:1-12. There’s hardly a more relevant passage in the entire Bible to help us navigate our conflicts with others and with God. These verses answer questions like— Where does conflict come from? How big of a deal is it? How does God respond to us in our conflicts? And when we find ourselves in conflict, what should we do to course correct?

Ep. 95 How Wise Are You? | James 3:13-18

In this episode, the guys unpack James 3:13-18. This passage contrasts worldly wisdom and Biblical wisdom. Worldly wisdom is from below and is even demonically influenced. It shows up in jealousy and selfish ambition. And over time, it produces bad fruit in our lives. Biblical wisdom, on the other hand, is from above, from God. It produces meekness in our hearts that expresses itself in good conduct. And it produces a harvest of righteousness.

Ep. 94 The Things We Say | James 3:1-12

In this episode, the guys unpack James 3:1-12. In these verses, James explains the power and danger of our speech. As Christians, our speech should be consistent with what we claim to believe. And yet, so often, our speech reveals that we have a divided heart. But the gospel gives us hope! Because Jesus died for our sins of speech, like every other sin, we can begin to put off our old way of speaking to and we can begin to honor the Lord and others with what we say. 

Ep. 93 True Faith Produces Works | James 2:14-26

In this episode, the guys unpack one of the most controversial passages in the New Testament, James 2:14-26. These verses shows us that true faith travels with works. It's not simply enough to say the right things or even to know the right things. If faith is genuine, it will ultimately result in action.

Ep. 92 Partiality | James 2:1-13 | Jonathan Byrd (Special Guest)

In this episode, the guys are joined by 5-time PGA Tour winner Jonathan Byrd. After some banter with J Byrd, the guys unpack James 2:1-13. In these verses, James instructs his readers not to show partiality. He then gives a number of reasons why this is incompatible with Biblical Christianity. Showing partiality contradicts God's character, ways, law, and judgment. If we are going to live wholehearted lives like James desires, we must reject partiality as well.

Ep. 91 How Do I Fight Sin?

In this Bonus Coverage Episode, the guys discuss how we can fight sin in our lives. To fight sin effectively, we must come clean, enlist help, avoid temptation, resist temptation, and set our hearts on Jesus.

Ep. 90 Relating to God's Word | James 1:19-27

In this episode, after a Presidents Cup recap, the guys unpack James 1:19-27. In these verses, James instructs his readers how we are to relate to God's Word. Not only are believers to receive God's Word with meekness, but we are to be careful to put it into practice in our lives. When we do, God's blessing is sure to follow.

Ep. 89 Bubba Watson (Special Guest)

In this episode, Webb, Ben, and William are joined by special guest Bubba Watson. The guys talk all things Bubba, from Masters wins to life on the LIV Tour to the Presidents Cup to marriage and family. The episode culminates by unpacking and applying one of Bubba’s favorite Bible verses— Romans 15:7. It says, “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.”

Ep. 88 Trials, Temptations, and the Goodness of God | James 1:13-18

In this episode in our series on the book of James, the guys unpack James 1:13-18. Trials often travel with temptations. And if we are not careful, we can be tempted to blame God. In this passage, James commands us not to do that, and he explains why we shouldn't temptations do not come from God. Quite the contrary, they originate with us. The unchanging God, on the other hand, only ever gives good gifts, the best of which is our salvation. Keeping these realities before us will enable us to remain faithful and steadfast under trial.

Ep. 87 The Trials of Adversity and Prosperity | James 1: 9-12

In this episode, in our series on the book of James, the guys unpack James 1:9-12. After offering basic instruction on how to respond to trials in general in James 1:2-8, James now addresses a specific trial or test that his readers are facing. Some are impoverished and others are rich. Though it may not appear this way on the surface, both of these conditions— adversity and prosperity— provide unique temptations. As a result, they must be treated with unique solutions. In James 1:9-12, James informs each group as to how they are to navigate their situation. And he offers wonderful motivation to the one who remains steadfast in his trial.

Ep. 86 Joy and Wisdom in Trials | James 1:1-8

We are starting a new series today on the book of James. Over the next few months, our plan is to walk verse by verse through this short and straightforward, but sometimes controversial New Testament book.

In the first episode of our series on the book of James, the guys unpack James 1:1-8. James, the half-brother of Jesus wrote to Jewish Christians scattered across the Roman Empire to instruct them how to handle the trials that they were facing.

Although many of their trials are different than the ones we face, the way to approach trials remains the same. We are to count them all joy because God is using them to make us like Christ.

Ep. 85 - Sean Martin (Special Guest)

In this episode of the Bible Caddie Podcast, Webb and William are joined by special guest, Sean Martin, PGATour.com lead editor. In the first half of the episode, the guys recap the best stories from the 2024 season and make picks for the Tour Championship. In the second half of the episode, they unpack one of Sean’s favorite passages— Revelation 3:14-22. Though these instructions were given to Turkish Christians nearly 2,000 years ago, they are highly relatable to Christians in the West who face the temptation to put our trust in worldly comfort, accomplishment, and outward appearances.

Ep. 84 - Psalm 23 | Pillars | Special Guest David Gibson

In this episode of our series called Pillars: Verses to Build Your Life On, the guys are joined by Pastor David Gibson from Aberdeen, Scotland to unpack Psalm 23. In this short but profound chapter, we are told who the LORD is and who He is for us. These verses comfort the weary, strengthen the weak, put courage into the fearful, and bolster us to face whatever may come our way. In the end, Psalm 23 reminds us that God is with us, pursuing us with His goodness and mercy until one day He brings us home.

Ep. 83 - Philippians 4:6-7 | Pillars

In this episode of our series called Pillars: Verses to Build Your Life On, the guys unpack Philippians 4:6-7. Anxiety is more of a problem than it has ever been. Thankfully, God has given us clear instructions in His Word for how to combat. Instead of being anxious, we are to present all of our requests to God in prayer. When we do, He promises to provide us with His peace that goes beyond what we can comprehend. In this episode, we discuss what this means and how to do it. 

Ep. 82 - John 15:5 | Pillars

In this episode of our series called Pillars: Verses to Build Your Life On, the guys unpack Jesus’ words from John 15:5. In these verses, Jesus tells us who He is and who we are in relation to Him. He is the vine, we are the branches. It is only as we stay connected to Him that we will bear fruit. The guys talk about what this means and how it happens. 

Takeaways

- Scottie Scheffler's impressive performance at the Olympics is a testament to his skill and clutch putting

- Reading greens is an important but often overlooked skill in golf

- When playing golf or engaging in any activity, we can glorify God by being humble, interested in others, and open to sharing our faith

- The metaphor of the vine and branches in John 15:5 teaches us that our spiritual life and fruitfulness come from abiding in Christ

- Apart from Christ, we can do nothing, but when we abide in Him, we bear much fruit Abiding in Christ involves aligning our desires with God's desires and finding joy in obeying Him.

- The process of sanctification leads to the production of fruit in our lives, benefiting those around us.

- Abiding in Christ is facilitated through His word, the gospel, the Holy Spirit, obedience, and prayer.

- These practices lead to glorifying God and experiencing joy.

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Recap of Previous Episode

01:15 Discussion on Scottie Scheffler's Performance at the Olympics

04:07 Favorite Swing Aids and Glorifying God Through Golf

06:35 How to Spread God's Message Effectively While Playing Golf

14:22 Preview of Greensboro Tournament and Picks

16:06 Introduction to the Bible Verse John 15:5

17:06 Exploring the Metaphor of the Vine and Branches

25:41 The Importance of Abiding in Christ for Spiritual Fruitfulness

26:11 Living for the Lord and Bearing Fruit

33:42 Abiding in Christ through His Word, Gospel, and Spirit

43:49 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Abiding in Christ

46:44 Obedience as a Means of Abiding in Christ

50:10 Prayer as a Means of Abiding in Christ

54:22 Glorifying God and Experiencing Joy through Abiding in Christ