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FaithFuel with Bob Shaw | Daily Devotional Podcast
FaithFuel with Bob Shaw is a weekday Christian devotional podcast that helps you grow closer to Jesus through Scripture, biblical encouragement, and practical application—all in about three to five minutes.
Every episode combines Scripture, biblical truth, and practical application to help you navigate everyday life with hope, wisdom, and confidence in God.
Whether you're commuting to work, getting ready for the day, taking a walk, or spending a few quiet minutes with the Lord, FaithFuel fits easily into your schedule and gives you something meaningful to carry with you.
If you're looking for a daily Christian devotional, a Bible devotional, or a short podcast to start your day with God, FaithFuel is designed to fit into your everyday routine. New episodes are released every weekday, and there's a growing library of past devotionals you can enjoy anytime.
New episodes are released Monday through Friday.
Reach out to Bob at bob@bobshawvo.com
Episodes
180 episodes
Why Was Jesus Baptized?
John the Baptist was calling people to repent and baptizing those who responded. Then Jesus came to be baptized—even though He had no sin to repent of.In Matthew 3:13–17, even John questions why Jesus is coming to him. Jesus answers that...
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How Do You Know When to Say No?
How do you know when saying no is the right decision, especially when the thing you’re being asked to do is good?Acts 6 shows the apostles facing a real need in the early church. They made sure the need was met without personally taking...
Can You Really Run Away From Your Problems?
A new job, a new city, a different church, a new relationship, even a vacation can change your surroundings. But what happens when the real problem follows you?Using Jonah 1, Psalm 139, and Proverbs 28:13, Bob Shaw looks at the differenc...
Why Does God Use Ordinary People?
Why does God so often work through people who don’t look extraordinary by the world’s standards?In 1 Corinthians 1:26–29, Paul reminds believers that God often chooses people the world would overlook so the credit belongs to Him. Bob Sha...
Why Do I Feel Left Behind?
It’s hard to enjoy your own life when you’re constantly measuring it against somebody else’s. In John 21:20–22, Peter looks at another disciple and asks Jesus, “What about him?” Jesus brings Peter’s attention back to one thing: follow Me.
Why Didn’t Jesus Heal Everyone?
Jesus clearly had the power to heal, and the Gospels repeatedly show His compassion for suffering people. So why didn’t He heal everyone? Bob looks at Mark 1, the Pool of Bethesda in John 5, Luke 19:10, and Revelation 21 to see how Jesus’ heali...
Why Can’t I Stop Replaying What Happened
Why can something last only seconds but keep replaying in your mind for hours—or even years? Bob looks at Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:5, and Psalm 62 to explore the difference between processing what happened and repeatedly reliving it, a...
Does “Sin Living in Me” Mean I’m Not Responsible?
When Paul says “sin living in me” is doing what he doesn’t want to do, is he avoiding responsibility for his sin? Bob looks at Romans 7 and 8, Galatians 5, and 1 John to explain the battle with sin, why knowing our weaknesses can help us, and w...
Can You Be Thankful and Still Want Things to Change?
Does being thankful mean you shouldn’t want anything in your life to change? Bob looks at Philippians 4:6 and Psalm 13 to show how gratitude and honest requests can exist together. You can appreciate what God has given you while still hoping, p...
How Should Christians Use AI?
AI can save time, help with research, organize ideas, and handle tedious tasks. But how much should Christians let it do for us? Bob looks at 1 Corinthians 10:23 and Hebrews 5 to talk about using AI wisely without outsourcing creativity, judgme...
Why Keep Trying When Nothing Is Changing?
What do you do when you’ve been faithful for a long time and still can’t see much happening? Bob looks at Galatians 6:9 and 1 Corinthians 15:58 and why a lack of visible results doesn’t necessarily mean your faithfulness is wasted.
Why Is God’s Word a Lamp to My Feet?
What does Psalm 119:105 mean when it calls God’s Word “a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”? Bob looks at the kind of light Scripture gives us and why the Bible is meant to guide how we live even when we can’t see what’s ahead.
Why Do I Care So Much What Other People Think?
Why can one person’s criticism outweigh ten compliments? Bob looks at Proverbs 29:25, King Saul, and Paul’s words in Galatians to see what happens when the need for approval starts directing our choices—and how to listen to people without letti...
Why Does the Bible Call Jesus the Last Adam?
Why does Paul call Jesus “the last Adam” in 1 Corinthians 15? Bob looks at the connection between Adam and Christ, why Jesus is called both the second man and the last Adam, and how His resurrection changes the human story.
What Do You Do When You’re Disappointed With God?
What do you do when you prayed, trusted God, and He didn’t do what you hoped? Bob looks at the road to Emmaus in Luke 24 and the difference between being disappointed with God and turning our expectations into promises He never made.
What Is Jesus Doing Right Now?
Christians spend a lot of time talking about what Jesus did during His earthly ministry and what will happen when He returns. But Scripture also tells us what the risen Jesus is doing today. In this episode of FaithFuel, Bob Shaw looks at Chris...
Christian Freedom: Free From What—and Free for What?
The New Testament says believers have been set free through Christ, but biblical freedom goes far beyond having permission to do whatever we want. In this episode of FaithFuel, Bob Shaw looks at what Jesus has freed us from, why sin no longer h...
Why Didn’t Jesus Write a Gospel?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John recorded the life and teaching of Jesus—but Jesus never wrote a Gospel Himself. Why? Scripture doesn't give us a direct answer, but it does show us how God chose to preserve the testimony about His Son. In this epi...
Why Does the Bible Say We’re Adopted by God?
Salvation gives us more than forgiveness. The New Testament says that through Christ, we've been adopted into God's family. In this episode of FaithFuel, Bob Shaw looks at Paul's words in Romans 8 and what adoption tells us about our relationsh...
What Is a Covenant?
Covenants run throughout the Bible, from Noah and Abraham to Israel, David, and ultimately Jesus. But a covenant is more than a promise. In this episode of FaithFuel, Bob Shaw looks at how these binding relationships help connect the story of S...
Why Do Christians Pray “In Jesus’ Name”?
“In Jesus’ name, amen.” Christians have ended prayers with those words for centuries. But are they required? Does a prayer still count if you forget to say them? And did Jesus mean that adding His name to a request guarantees we’ll receive what...
What Do Christians Really Have in Common?
Christians can have completely different personalities, interests, backgrounds, ages, and life experiences. Sometimes they may even wonder why they’re in the same room together. So what actually creates Christian fellowship?In this episo...
What Is the Kingdom of God?
Jesus talked about the Kingdom of God throughout His ministry. He announced that it had come near, taught His followers to pray for it, and told parables describing it. But is the Kingdom of God another name for heaven, a future kingdom, or som...
What Did Jesus Mean When He Said His Yoke Is Easy?
Jesus invites people who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest. Then, almost immediately, He tells them to take His yoke upon them. If you’re already exhausted, why would Jesus give you something else to carry?In this episode of...
Why Does the Bible Say God Is Jealous?
Jealousy usually sounds like a character flaw. It can come from insecurity, envy, or the fear of losing someone’s attention. So why does God actually describe Himself as jealous in the Bible?In this episode of FaithFuel, Bob Shaw looks a...