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NEW PODCAST | The Story of the Bible: Letters

May 6, 2026

NEW PODCAST: The Story of the Bible: LETTERS Join The Chara Project as they close out the Story of the Bible series by diving into the rich, deeply practical final era: the New Testament Letters. These 22 books—Romans through Revelation—were written by early church...

How to Start, Host and Lead a Bible Study

Apr 29, 2026

How to Start, Host and Lead a Bible Study Starting a Bible study can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. There are people who are open to exploring the Bible, even if they’re not interested in attending a church. Creating space to study the Bible together can...

NEW PODCAST | The Story of the Bible: Early Church

Apr 22, 2026

NEW PODCAST: The Story of the Bible: EARLY CHURCH Join The Chara Project as they take you into the powerful, fast-moving story in the seventh era of the Story of the Bible—the Early Church era—found in the book of Acts. If the Gospels show us Jesus’ life and ministry,...

Start Here: Bible Study with Your Neighbor

Apr 15, 2026

How Do I Love My Neighbor?It’s a simple question—but not always an easy one to answer: How do I love my neighbor? In the gospel of Luke 10, Jesus challenges us to rethink who our neighbor is and what it looks like to love them well. Often, those neighbors are closer...

NEW PODCAST | The Story of the Bible: Savior

Apr 8, 2026

NEW PODCAST: The Story of the Bible: SAVIOR Join The Chara Project team as they journey into the sixth era of the Story of the Bible—and unpack the most pivotal moment in the entire Biblical story—the arrival of the long-awaited Savior. After tracing the Old...

The Promised Savior: Prophecies of Jesus in the Bible

Apr 1, 2026

The Promised Savior: Prophecies of Jesus in the Bible One of the most remarkable aspects of the Bible is how it connects from beginning to end. Long before the life of Jesus Christ, the Old Testament recorded detailed promises about a coming Savior—pointing to who He...

NEW PODCAST | The Story of the Bible: Exile

Mar 25, 2026

NEW PODCAST: The Story of the Bible: EXILE Join The Chara Project as they journey into the fifth era of the Story of the Bible—the Exile, one of the most dramatic and transformative eras in the entire biblical story found throughout the prophetic books of the Old...

Old Testament Kings of the Bible and Why They Still Matter Today

Mar 18, 2026

Judges of the Bible and Why they Still Matter TodayThe rise and fall of Israel’s kings is one of the most important storylines in the Old Testament. Recorded throughout Books of Samuel, Books of Kings, and Books of Chronicles, these rulers shaped the spiritual and...

NEW PODCAST | The Story of the Bible: Kingdoms

Mar 11, 2026

NEW PODCAST: The Story of the Bible: KINGDOMS Join The Chara Project as they journey into the fourth era of the Story of the Bible—the Kingdom era—one of the most dramatic and complicated sections in the Biblical story spanning Joshua through 2 Chronicles. Following...

Judges Of The Bible and Why They Still Matter Today

Mar 4, 2026

Judges of the Bible and Why they Still Matter TodayThe Book of Judges takes us into one of the darkest and most turbulent seasons in Israel’s history. After being delivered from slavery in Egypt, the Israelites were called to live faithfully in the Promised Land....

NEW PODCAST | The Story of the Bible: Exodus

Feb 25, 2026

NEW PODCAST: The Story of the Bible: EXODUS Join The Chara Project as they journey into the third era of the Story of the Bible—the Exodus, overing the powerful story found in Exodus through Deuteronomy. After zooming in on one remarkable family (the Israelites) in...

We Want Your Voice! Take Our 5-Minute Impact Survey

Feb 18, 2026

WE WANT YOUR VOICE! Take our 5-Minute Survey Every year, we pause to reflect on the impact God is having in our community—and, more importantly, to learn how we can serve you even better in the months ahead. That’s why we’ve launched our Annual Impact Survey, and...

NEW PODCAST | The Story of the Bible: Patriarchs

Feb 11, 2026

NEW PODCAST: The Story of the Bible: PATRIARCHS Don't forget to check out the latest podcast episode of The Chara Project. In this episode, join The Chara Project as they journey into the second era of the Story of the Bible—the Patriarchs (Genesis 12–50). After the...

Understanding Biblical Covenants in the Bible

Feb 4, 2026

Understanding Biblical Covenants in the BibleIf you’ve read the Bible, you’ve likely encountered the word covenant. But what does it mean—and why does it matter so much? A covenant is a chosen relationship or partnership in which two parties make binding promises to...

NEW PODCAST | The Story of the Bible: Creation

Jan 28, 2026

NEW PODCAST: The Story of the Bible: CREATION Step into the opening pages of the Bible as The Chara Project team does a deep dive into the Story of the Bible. In this episode, they explore the Creation era (Genesis 1–11) and uncover the foundational truths that shape...

NEW PODCAST | The Story of the Bible

Jan 14, 2026

NEW PODCAST: The Story of the Bible What if the Bible isn’t a collection of disconnected stories—but one unified story pointing to Jesus from beginning to end? In this episode, The Chara Project team walks through the entire storyline of the Bible—cover to cover—in a...

It’s Here: The Story of the Bible, Made Simple.

Jan 7, 2026

NEW | The Story of the Bible GuideIt's Here. The Story of the Bible, Made Simple. We are so excited to share something we’ve been working on— The Story of the Bible Guide. If you’ve ever opened your Bible and wondered: Where am I? Who are these people? Why does this...