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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:

Deliverer | Episode 11 Mar 16, 2026

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Deliverer | Episode 11

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Margo Bott and Kathy Stoltzfus

It only took one generation for the knowledge of God to be lost. But what can be lost in one generation can be restored in another...

Summary

Welcome back to another episode of "HIKE Through the Bible!" Join Pastor Colin and two guests as they step into the book of Judges. When the Israelites conquered the land of Canaan, the future for God's people seemed promising, but just one generation after the land was conquered, the people "did not know the LORD or the work he had done for Israel" (Judges 2:10).

Tune in and you will discover how God's people became trapped in cycles of repeated failure, how God can work through ungodly people, and how God hears and answers prayer.

Get started by opening your Bible to Judges 2...

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:09 - Reading from Chapter 11
10:55 - Chapter Discussion
27:36 - Questions for Pastor Colin
36:24 - Key Takeaways
39:42 - 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.

Courage | Episode 10 Mar 09, 2026

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Courage | Episode 10

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Delmus McRory and James Park

The more God blesses you, the harder it is to live a courageous life...

Summary

Today, we are taking another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible" by stepping into the book of Numbers. God led His people through the wilderness and provided for them by sending food each morning, but when they came close to the land God had promised, they were gripped with fear.

Tune in and learn how an entire generation can miss out on the blessing of God, how the courage of a few can bring blessing to many, and why parents should never put their children first.

Let's begin by opening our Bibles to Numbers 13...

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:02 - Reading from Chapter 10
14:18 - Chapter Discussion
32:10 - Questions for Pastor Colin
42:20 - Key Takeaways
44:55 - 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.

Priest | Episode 9 Mar 02, 2026

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Priest | Episode 9

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Rachel Distler and Laura Eder

God often teaches us through pictures. What happened on the Day of Atonement was like a great drama in five acts, each pointing forward to Jesus Christ and helping us to understand the significance of His death on the cross...

Summary

Welcome back to "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, Pastor Colin sits down with two new guests to discuss what he calls "the clearest picture in the whole Bible of what God does for us in Jesus Christ."

Tune in and learn about the Day of Atonement; how God made atonement possible for the Israelites, and how Jesus Christ is our High Priest who has made atonement for us.

Get started today by opening your Bible to Leviticus 16...

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:45 - Reading from Chapter 9
15:26 - Chapter Discussion
28:55 - Questions for Pastor Colin
37:26 - Key Takeaways
39:22 - 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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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.

Atonement | Episode 8 Feb 23, 2026

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Atonement | Episode 8

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Jack Aiello and Michael Camber

Wherever there is an offense, we face the question of atonement: What will it take to put things right?

Summary

In this next step of our "HIKE Through the Bible," Pastor Colin sits down with two new guests to explore Exodus 32 and one of the most infamous moments in Israel's history.

Not long after being delivered from Egypt, the Israelites found themselves turning away from God to worship a golden calf. But this story isn't just about them—it's about us. Our sin calls for atonement, and ultimately this points us to Jesus—the only One worthy to put things right.

Get started today by turning to Exodus 32...

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
00:53 - Reading from Chapter 8
15:30 - Chapter Discussion
25:30 - Questions for Pastor Colin
36:10 - Key Takeaways
38:23 - 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.

Law | Episode 7 Feb 16, 2026

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Law | Episode 7

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Ryan Parker and Conner Carrera

Don't ever let your fear of legalism rob you of the joy of having time every day with God...

Summary

Welcome back to another week on our "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, Pastor Colin dives into a topic that you've likely heard of before—the Ten Commandments. You may be surprised to learn that the Ten Commandments aren't just an arbitrary set of rules, but that they actually give us a glimpse of God's glory.

Tune in and discover how God's commands are expressions of His love, promises for all who believe, and they ultimately lead us to Christ.

Let's get started by opening our Bibles to Exodus 20...

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Reading from Chapter 7
12:33 - Chapter Discussion
21:47 - Questions for Pastor Colin
35:36 - Key Takeaways
38:21 - 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.

Blood | Episode 6 Feb 09, 2026

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Blood | Episode 6

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Missy Delp and Ashleigh Hildebrandt

When people say that they don't believe in a God who will judge, or that they can't believe in a God who saves people only through Jesus, what they're really saying is that they don't like the God of the Bible, and have chosen to invent another God more to their liking...

Summary

Welcome to week 5 of "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, we are diving into Genesis 12 and 22.

Join us as we take another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, Pastor Colin dives into Exodus 12—a turning point in God's story of salvation. Dive in and discover the name by which God wants to be known, what the plagues were meant to accomplish, and how the Passover ultimately points us to Jesus.

Get started today by opening your Bible to Exodus 12...

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:13 - Reading from Chapter 6
15:58 - Chapter Discussion
30:00 - Questions for Pastor Colin
44:28 - Key Takeaways
47:09 - 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 #passover #exodus

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.

Promise | Episode 5 Feb 02, 2026

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Promise | Episode 5

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Val Battisti and Miles Veth

What you have here is a father who is willing to give up his son, and a son who is willing to give himself—and they are of one mind in what they are doing, in order to bring blessing to the world...

Summary

Welcome to week 5 of "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, we are diving into Genesis 12 and 22.

In this episode, you'll discover why God's promise for Abraham is a promise for us, take a look at the harrowing story of Abraham and Isaac, and see how God's plan to bless the world is fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Join Pastor Colin and two new guests as they open the Word of God together, discuss these topics, and answer the question, "Does God still test us like He tested Abraham?"

Let's get started today by turning to Genesis 12......

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:12 - Reading from Chapter 5
14:30 - Chapter Discussion
28:14 - Questions for Pastor Colin
38:20 - Key Takeaways
41:28 - 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 #abrahamandisaac #promise

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.

Judgement | Episode 4 Jan 26, 2026

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Judgement | Episode 4

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Holly Schambach and Margo Bott

The devil tells you that experience will broaden your horizons, but the reality is that sin will set up terrible battles in your soul...

Summary

Today, we are continuing our "HIKE Through the Bible" with a look at Genesis 11.

Pastor Colin dives into the story of the tower of Babel and shows us how God cuts back sin in our world while also creating room for His grace.

Tune in, and you'll learn about the origin of different languages, the seeds of conflict between nations, and how God is bringing people from all nations together through Jesus Christ.

Let's get started by opening Genesis 11...

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:05 - Reading from Chapter 4
13:47 - Chapter Discussion
26:20 - Questions for Pastor Colin
35:37 - Key Takeaways
38:22 - Tune in Next Week!

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Purchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click Here
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#hikethroughthebible #towerofbabel #judgment

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.

Salvation | Episode 3 Jan 19, 2026

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Salvation | Episode 3

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Sam Wenner and Isaiah Smith

The warnings of judgment in the Bible are not the angry outbursts of a vindictive God...

Summary

Welcome to week 3 of our "HIKE Through the Bible!" 🥾 Today, Pastor Colin dives into a story you may already know well—the story of Noah, the ark, and the flood.

The story of Noah is well-known, but did you know that this judgment is not merely a picture of God's wrath but also His immense kindness and grace?

Plus, you'll hear how God has provided a way for us to be saved from the final judgment, through a new ark—Jesus Christ.

Open your Bible to Genesis 6 and join us as we continue this journey...

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Reading from Chapter 3
13:00 - Chapter Discussion
27:55 - Questions for Pastor Colin
38:44 - Key Takeaways
44:33 - Tune in Next Week!

Stay Connected

Purchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click Here
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#hikethroughthebible #noahsark #salvation

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.

Curse | Episode 2 Jan 12, 2026

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Curse | Episode 2

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Alex Kocis and Paul Komis

Hope began on the day that Adam and Eve sinned, and it began with a curse...

Summary

Today marks week 2 of our journey through the Bible story, and we are only just getting started! Almost everyone knows the story of how sin entered our world—the first man and woman lived a blessed life in the presence of God in the Garden of Eden, until Satan tempted them into sin, and paradise was lost. But the story doesn't end there.

Join Pastor Colin and his guests, Alex Kocis and Paul Komis, as they open a new chapter in the Bible story.

Open your Bible to Genesis 3 and discover how our hope began with a curse …

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Reading from Chapter 1
13:58 - Chapter discussion
31:08 - Questions for Pastor Colin
39:55 - Key takeaways
45:21 - Tune in next week!

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In the next episode we’ll see how sin entered the world, why life is not what we want it to be, and how God brings hope through a curse—and through a promise.

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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.

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