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One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you.
TODAY'S EPISODE:
Welcome to the January 3rd, 2026 episode of the Daily Radio Bible! In today's episode, Hunter invites us to journey together through the Scriptures, beginning with the story of Noah and the great flood from Genesis, and continuing into the New Testament with the ministry of John the Baptist and the baptism of Jesus in Luke. As Hunter reads, he draws powerful connections between the ancient narrative of the dove, sent out by Noah in search of life, and the dove that appears at the baptism of Jesus, symbolizing the presence of the Holy Spirit and the arrival of true life in Christ.
You'll also join Hunter for a time of reflective prayer, seeking God's guidance and presence as we walk through a new day. Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the podcast, this episode is all about creating space to encounter the life and love of God together, being encouraged through Scripture, and reminded that you are deeply loved.
Settle in as we explore Genesis, Luke, and the hope found in God’s Word—let’s begin this day’s journey side by side!
TODAY'S DEVOTION:
He is the proof of life we've all been waiting for. After the flood, Noah released a dove three times in search of life and hope beyond the judgement brought upon the earth. The first time, the dove found nothing but water and returned, a sign that death still prevailed. Seven days later, Noah tried again, and this time the dove returned with a fresh olive branch—a miraculous sign, a picture of God's recreation, his making all things new in seven days. Life was returning. Yet it was on the third release that the dove did not come back; it had found life and no longer needed to return to the safety of the boat.
Centuries later, this same symbol—the dove—appears again, descending upon Jesus in the waters of the Jordan River. But this time, no proof is needed: the one who is life itself has come. Jesus stands in the place of fulfillment, greater than Abraham, greater than Moses, greater than all the names and legacies listed throughout Scripture. The Father declares him to be his Son; John announces that he will take away the sin of the world. Jesus is the true and lasting proof of life for all of us.
This is a message the dying world longs to hear—a message we ourselves are invited to believe and participate in. The prayer for today is to participate more deeply in this life, to declare his message faithfully to a world longing for hope, longing for the waters of life. For my own soul, for my family, and for you: may we know and drink deeply from the proof of life given in Jesus, our Savior. May it be so.
TODAY'S PRAYERS:
Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.
Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen
And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray...
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen.
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