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**HIKE Through the Bible**

Join Pastor Colin Smith in this 50-session podcast, HIKE through the Bible. This companion to Pastor Colin’s book, HIKE Through the Bible, will help you grasp the big picture of the Bible story and grow in your love for Jesus Christ. In each episode Pastor Colin will read a chapter of his book and then discuss it with some friends. Why not make this your year to HIKE through the Bible?

Latest Episodes:

Servant | Episode 21 May 25, 2026

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Servant | Episode 21

Host Open the Bible Guests: James Park, Kostas Trigkas

How could the suffering inflicted on the humble, compassionate servant of the Lord be the will of God?

Summary

Join us today as we take another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible!" Pastor Colin and his guests continue our journey through the Bible story by discussing Isaiah 53 and what it means for Jesus to be the servant who gets the will of God done.

Tune in to discover why effective ministry flows from a heart of compassion, and ask the question with us of: "If I were given the job of bringing justice to the world, where would I begin?"

Get started by opening your Bible to Isaiah 53...

Episode: #21 | Servant

Date: 5.25.26

Host: Pastor Colin Smith

Guests: James Park, Kostas Trigkas

00:00 Introduction
01:09 Reading from Chapter 21
14:32 Chapter discussion
28:55 Questions for Pastor Colin
41:00 Key takeaways
44:26 Tune in next week!

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Holiness | Episode 20 May 18, 2026

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Jesus died so that people like us, who are unraveled by the holiness of God, may be touched and healed by His marvelous grace...

Today, we are taking another big step in our "HIKE Through the Bible!" Tune in as Pastor Colin sits down with two guests to discuss Isaiah 6 and the way God used this well-known prophet to reach His people. Join us and see what it's like to stand in God's holy presence, why our gifts and our strengths need to be cleansed as well as our sins, and why discovering the grace of God equips us to serve Him.

Please open your Bible to Isaiah 6 ...

Episode: #20 | Holiness

Date: 5.18.26

Host: Pastor Colin Smith

Guests: Kevin Halloran, Ryan Parker

00:00 Introduction

01:18 Reading from Chapter 20

13:46 Chapter discussion

29:03 Questions for Pastor Colin

42:21 Key takeaways

45:30 Tune in next week!

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Joy | Episode 19 May 11, 2026

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Joy | Episode 19

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Connor Carrera and Holly Schambach

When God's Word is taught, God's voice is heard. The Bible, read and applied, will expose our sins and reveal God's grace. And when this leads to repentance and obedience, you will experience great joy...

Summary

Welcome back to another episode of "HIKE Through the Bible!" Jump back into the Bible story with Pastor Colin and his two guests, as they discuss Nehemiah 8 and the rebuilding of Jerusalem.

Tune in now to see how the Word of God does the work of God, why God's Word is sometimes disturbing, and how people who grow up in a spiritually-confused culture can find God.

Turn with us to Nehemiah 8...

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:17 - Reading from Chapter 19
14:11 - Chapter Discussion
30:37 - Questions for Pastor Colin
46:45 - Key Takeaways
47:46 - Tune in Next Week!

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Purchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible,” here 👉 openthebible.org/hike

Catch up on previous episodes of the podcast 👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNVZ0PL-oLgeAX4R5TCol3-k3TOl_jl4&si=CHIZPA0iOE0SZ_eo

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Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Righteousness | Episode 18 May 04, 2026

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Righteousness | Episode 18

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Alex Kocis and Megan Lawrence

Is this you: Pretending one thing with parents and family, and another with friends? One thing at work, another at home, and another at church. If you keep pretending, you will soon lose sight of who you are...

Summary

Join us on the next step of our "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, Pastor Colin is joined by two guests to talk about 2 Kings 22 and the story of Josiah. Tune in to discover how you can tell what's right from what's wrong, why rule-keeping doesn't change who you are, and how Jesus Christ can give you a new heart.

Get started by opening your Bible to 2 Kings 22...

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:15 - Reading from Chapter 18
15:13 - Chapter Discussion
36:26 - Questions for Pastor Colin
41:47 - Key Takeaways
45:23 - Tune in Next Week!

Stay Connected

Purchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible,” here 👉 openthebible.org/hike

Catch up on previous episodes of the podcast 👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNVZ0PL-oLgeAX4R5TCol3-k3TOl_jl4&si=CHIZPA0iOE0SZ_eo

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Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Sin | Episode 17 Apr 27, 2026

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Sin | Episode 17

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Matt Clarkson and Chris English

When a nation turns away from the living God, the result will be moral confusion and the unleashing of sin and evil...

Summary

Welcome back to another episode of "HIKE Through the Bible"! Today, Pastor Colin is joined by two guests to discuss 2 Kings 17. Every one of the kings of the north did evil in the eyes of God, and after two hundred years of restrained judgment, God eventually allowed enemies to overrun the northern kingdom.

Watch this episode, and you'll see how the Bible defines sin, look at the anger and the mercy of God, and ask the question: "Can a person be good without God?"

Please open your Bible to 2 Kings 17...

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:06 - Reading from Chapter 17
14:51 - Chapter Discussion
34:06 - Questions for Pastor Colin
46:31 - Key Takeaways
49:06 - Tune in Next Week!

Stay Connected

Purchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible,” here 👉 openthebible.org/hike

Catch up on previous episodes of the podcast 👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNVZ0PL-oLgeAX4R5TCol3-k3TOl_jl4&si=CHIZPA0iOE0SZ_eo

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Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Worship | Episode 16 Apr 20, 2026

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Worship | Episode 16

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Sam Wenner and Mike Russell

Nobody has the right to say that you should be a Christian because your parents were Christians, or because Christianity is the dominant religion in your culture. Christianity stands or falls on the claim that it is true...

Summary

Join us today as we take another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible!" When Solomon came to the throne, the people of God had everything going for them. But as time passed, Solomon's success led to complacency, and the seed of future disaster was sown during his reign. Today,

Pastor Colin is joined by two guests to discuss 1 Kings 18 and the story of Elijah. Tune in and discover what authentic worship looks like, how we can know that Christianity is true, and how you can avoid squandering what God has given to you.

To get started, turn to 1 Kings 18...

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:07 - Reading from Chapter 16
15:24 - Chapter Discussion
32:55 - Questions for Pastor Colin
40:41 - Key Takeaways
43:39 - Tune in Next Week!

Stay Connected

Purchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click Here
Catch up on previous episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel 👉 Click Here

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#hikethroughthebible #Elijah #worship

Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Temple | Episode 15 Apr 13, 2026

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Temple | Episode 15

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Jack Aiello and Missy Delp

Just as God's glorious presence came down to Solomon's temple when it was dedicated, so God's presence fills the lives of those who are dedicated to Him...

Summary

Welcome back to another week of "HIKE Through the Bible!" Join Pastor Colin and two guests today as they dive into 1 Kings 8. The time for God's people to build the temple had come, and the privilege of building it fell to King Solomon.

In this episode, you'll discover how God can use pain in our lives to advance His purpose, look at the gift of the Holy Spirit, and see how men and women can actually live in the presence of God.

To get started, turn and read 1 Kings 8...

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:09 - Reading from Chapter 15
13:30 - Chapter Discussion
28:20 - Questions for Pastor Colin
39:30 - Key Takeaways
41:07 - Tune in Next Week!

Stay Connected

Purchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click Here
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Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Prophet | Episode 14 Apr 06, 2026

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Prophet | Episode 14

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Ryan Coburn and Ashleigh Hildebrandt

When someone else's sin makes you angry, ask God to show you where you might be guilty of the same thing. What makes you most angry about others may be hiding in your own heart...

Summary

Join us on the next step in our "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, Pastor Colin and two guests dive into 2 Samuel 12 and the story of King David, Bathsheba, and the prophet Nathan. Even King David, a man who loved the Lord, slipped into a series of poor decisions that were offensive to God.

Tune in this week and discover how the prophets, like Nathan, received the Word of God, how to respond when God's Word makes you uncomfortable, and how God speaks to us today.

Get started by opening your Bible to 2 Samuel 12...

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:07 - Reading from Chapter 14
12:44 - Chapter Discussion
29:43 - Questions for Pastor Colin
40:48 - Key Takeaways
42:50 - Tune in Next Week!

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Purchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click Here
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Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Throne | Episode 13 Mar 30, 2026

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Throne | Episode 13

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Bekah Kruger and Kevin Halloran

Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to do something good, and God closed the door? When God closes the door, you will face the ultimate test of humility...

Summary

Welcome back to another week of the "HIKE Through the Bible" podcast! Join Pastor Colin and two new guests as they discuss 2 Samuel 7. Under David's leadership, God's people captured Jerusalem, and the nation was united!

David was a godly man with a good heart, but even he faced disappointment. Tune in today to discover why Christianity is ultimately about what God does for us, not what we do for Him, how to deal with disappointment, and what it means for Jesus to be the Son of God.

Get started by opening your Bible to 2 Samuel 7...

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:08 - Reading from Chapter 13
13:16 - Chapter Discussion
28:30 - Questions for Pastor Colin
40:08 - Key Takeaways
43:20 - Tune in Next Week!

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Purchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click Here
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Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

King | Episode 12 Mar 23, 2026

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King | Episode 12

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Sarah Fincher and Tim Coffaro

The good news is that God can redeem bad decisions. There is no sin that puts you beyond the grace of God and no decision that puts you beyond the help of God...

Summary

Join us as we take another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible!" This week, Pastor Colin sits down with two new guests to discuss 1 Samuel 8. At the time of the Judges, God's people were discontent. Despite God being their Almighty King, the Israelites wanted a human king to lead them so they could be like other nations.

This choice to appoint a human king was a bad decision, as we will see. If you've ever wondered what God looks for in leaders, how God can work through our bad decisions, or how we can be more effective when serving the Lord, this episode is for you!

To get started, open your Bible to 1 Samuel 8...

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:08 - Reading from Chapter 12
16:45 - Chapter Discussion
31:50 - Questions for Pastor Colin
43:52 - Key Takeaways
46:59 - Tune in Next Week!

Stay Connected

Purchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click Here
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