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James had a blank page the week he sat down to prepare August's Bible study - and that blank page became the message. Hebrews 2:1-3 on the drift that is never a decision.
What if you never decided to walk away from God - you just quietly drifted?
James, Gene and Caleb open with an honest confession: sitting down to prepare August's men's Bible study, James had a blank page. No topic, no verse, nothing stirring. That blank page became the message. Hebrews 2:1-3 warns us to listen carefully to the truth we have heard, "or we may drift away from it" - and drifting is never a decision. It is what happens when you take your hands off the wheel.
James tells the story of a fishing trip out of Orange Beach: 20 miles offshore, the autopilot pump burned out, the engines locked hard left, and the boat sat dead in the water on a calm, beautiful night. Six hours later the tow boat radioed that they were at his coordinates and could not see him. He had drifted six miles - and never felt it move.
That is the danger. The man who deliberately walks away knows where he stands. The man who drifts has no idea.
In this episode:
00:00 - Welcome back: the August edition after a July break
01:35 - The blank page that became the message
02:23 - Naming it: this is drifting
05:12 - Hebrews 2:1-3 - listen carefully or drift away
07:03 - The fishing trip: autopilot burns out 20 miles offshore
10:28 - "Sir, you are not here" - six miles off course
11:32 - Walking away vs. drifting: which is more dangerous
13:25 - No compass, no progress - running in circles
14:17 - Ezekiel's dry bones: the enemy does not dry your bones overnight
16:43 - It was not storming - calm water hides the drift
17:58 - What is your check engine light
19:24 - Warning signs: short patience, harsh words, a hopeless outlook
21:54 - Build the plan before you need it
25:32 - James 4:8 - come close to God and He will come close to you
27:25 - Luke 15:20 - the father ran to him
28:23 - Zechariah 1:3 - return to me and I will return to you
29:54 - What is God calling you back to this week
32:03 - The fruit of the Spirit as your gauge - and asking your wife
The question we left the men with, and the one we leave with you: what is God calling you back to this week?
If you are on the mountaintop right now and none of this is you - fantastic. That is the best time to write your plan. Pick the book, pick the chapter, put it in your notes app, so the day the warning light comes on you already know where to go.
Verses referenced: Hebrews 1, Hebrews 2:1-3 | James 4:8 | Luke 15:20 | Zechariah 1:3 | Ezekiel 37 (dry bones) | Galatians 5:22-23
Welcome to Deeper in the Red — the Bible study podcast where we go beyond surface-level faith and dive deep into the words of Jesus.
Join hosts James Durham, Gene Thompson, and Kaleb Thompson as they unpack the powerful, challenging, and life-giving truths found in the red letters of Scripture. Each episode explores the teachings of Christ with real-world application, honest conversations, and a passion for living out the Gospel.
Whether you're a longtime believer, new to faith, or just spiritually curious, this podcast is your space to grow, reflect, and get rooted in the truth.