<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The First Love Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>The First Love Project</b></p><p>Grace Revealed from Genesis to Revelation </p><p>This devotional series invites hearts — seekers, new believers, and lifelong followers of Christ — to return to our First Love by delighting in God’s Word, one day at a time.</p><p>From the Law and the Prophets to the Gospels and the Epistles, we pause in every section of Scripture and remember that all of it tells one story of grace. Each short reflection helps us see the character of our God — faithful, holy, patient, compassionate — and calls us to rest, trust, and draw near to Him.</p><p>Each week we walk through every part of Scripture:</p><p>• <b>Grace Beginnings</b> — in the Law</p><p>• <b>Grace Revealed </b>— in the Gospels</p><p>• <b>Grace for the Heart</b> — in Wisdom &amp; Poetry</p><p>• <b>Grace for the Journey</b> — in the Epistles</p><p>• <b>Grace in the Waiting</b> — in the Prophets</p><p>• <b>Grace That Calls Us to Remember</b> — in the History of God’s people</p><p>• <b>Grace in the Resting</b> — a quiet day of reflection and abiding</p><p>Different sections — ONE story of grace.</p><p>Every page — drawing our hearts back to our First Love.</p><p>We love because He first loved us.</p><p>God is love — our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer — who showed His great love in sending His Son and making a way for us to be brought back to Him. As we hear His Word (for faith comes by hearing), our hearts are gently led back to the One who loved us first.</p><p>Come walk through the Word with me —</p><p>one passage, one day, one grace-filled step at a time.</p><p><br /></p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:29:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/q4WR9axf.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></author><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 04:16:44 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Religion & Spirituality]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christianity]]></category><itunes:author>Dr. Jori Shaffer</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The First Love Project&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Grace Revealed from Genesis to Revelation &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This devotional series invites hearts — seekers, new believers, and lifelong followers of Christ — to return to our First Love by delighting in God’s Word, one day at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From the Law and the Prophets to the Gospels and the Epistles, we pause in every section of Scripture and remember that all of it tells one story of grace. Each short reflection helps us see the character of our God — faithful, holy, patient, compassionate — and calls us to rest, trust, and draw near to Him.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each week we walk through every part of Scripture:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• &lt;b&gt;Grace Beginnings&lt;/b&gt; — in the Law&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• &lt;b&gt;Grace Revealed &lt;/b&gt;— in the Gospels&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• &lt;b&gt;Grace for the Heart&lt;/b&gt; — in Wisdom &amp;amp; Poetry&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• &lt;b&gt;Grace for the Journey&lt;/b&gt; — in the Epistles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• &lt;b&gt;Grace in the Waiting&lt;/b&gt; — in the Prophets&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• &lt;b&gt;Grace That Calls Us to Remember&lt;/b&gt; — in the History of God’s people&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• &lt;b&gt;Grace in the Resting&lt;/b&gt; — a quiet day of reflection and abiding&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Different sections — ONE story of grace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every page — drawing our hearts back to our First Love.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We love because He first loved us.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;God is love — our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer — who showed His great love in sending His Son and making a way for us to be brought back to Him. As we hear His Word (for faith comes by hearing), our hearts are gently led back to the One who loved us first.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Come walk through the Word with me —&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;one passage, one day, one grace-filled step at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Dr. Jori Shaffer</itunes:name><itunes:email>drjori@twlakes.net</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[May 28, 2026 - Ep 137 - Grace for the Journey - 1 Timothy 1:1-5]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode explores the theme of love, emphasizing the importance of a pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith. It delves into the First Love Project, the letters and daily devotion, and provides encouragement for Timothy.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">11296379-ff94-4854-85ba-741581c74a44</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/12594437654ac63a9eb81aa1d674555404189fda5a086c64d577c8a6e1a1f485/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxMTI5NjM3OS1mZjk0LTQ4NTQtODViYS03NDE1ODFjNzRhNDQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExN2JlMGE4MmU4ZTRkODI1NmYxYmZiL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yOF9fNi0xLTE0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="11951272" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/11296379-ff94-4854-85ba-741581c74a44/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode explores the theme of love, emphasizing the importance of a pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith. It delves into the First Love Project, the letters and daily devotion, and provides encouragement for Timothy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>137</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 28, 2026 - Ep 137 - Grace for the Journey - 1 Timothy 1:1-5</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 27, 2026 - Ep 136 - Grace for the Heart - Job 19:13-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast explores the story of grace and wisdom found in scripture, focusing on the book of Job and the declaration of faith in the Redeemer. The chapters cover the journey of returning to God's grace, the wisdom and poetry in scripture, Job's suffering and faith, Job's lament and hope, and the declaration of faith in the Redeemer.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9a620945-1359-45a6-9b36-3c5e6000562c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bbf0a18b994908896dca3f82b84c8f31d2fa7ca8b868299b05ef822bf80fc45a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5YTYyMDk0NS0xMzU5LTQ1YTYtOWIzNi0zYzVlNjAwMDU2MmMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExNDU4N2ZmNTUyYTRlZjZhNTk3ZGIxL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yNV9fMTYtMTEtMTEubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="15468817" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/9a620945-1359-45a6-9b36-3c5e6000562c/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast explores the story of grace and wisdom found in scripture, focusing on the book of Job and the declaration of faith in the Redeemer. The chapters cover the journey of returning to God&apos;s grace, the wisdom and poetry in scripture, Job&apos;s suffering and faith, Job&apos;s lament and hope, and the declaration of faith in the Redeemer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>136</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 27, 2026 - Ep 136 - Grace for the Heart - Job 19:13-27</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 26, 2026 - Ep 135 - Grace Revealed - Luke 5:17-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project Podcast is an exploration of God's word and the significance of returning to our first love through daily devotion. The podcast delves into the purpose of the project, the exploration of the Gospels, the grace revealed in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus' authority, the significance of his actions, revelation and belief, and an encouragement and call to action for the listeners.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4d2a9c3e-b37a-4b9a-a23a-3be55cd514da</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/aa86c2101eb730d3b0f0088a0706c9f950b88aa56ac22ccd36397e0ed9a8a850/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0ZDJhOWMzZS1iMzdhLTRiOWEtYTIzYS0zYmU1NWNkNTE0ZGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExNDQ2ZWQ0OTRjMDNhYmRiYWI4Y2FmL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yNV9fMTQtNTYtMTMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="16144239" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/4d2a9c3e-b37a-4b9a-a23a-3be55cd514da/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project Podcast is an exploration of God&apos;s word and the significance of returning to our first love through daily devotion. The podcast delves into the purpose of the project, the exploration of the Gospels, the grace revealed in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus&apos; authority, the significance of his actions, revelation and belief, and an encouragement and call to action for the listeners.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>135</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 26, 2026 - Ep 135 - Grace Revealed - Luke 5:17-26</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 25, 2026 - Ep 134 - Grace in the Beginning - Deuteronomy 5:1-7]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project Podcast is a platform to explore God's love, grace, and mercy as revealed in Scripture. The host, Dr. Jori Shaffer, delves into the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of remembering God's faithfulness and keeping Him first in all things.</p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1ad9dfa6-9b1c-4e84-9d3f-570bfc6682ab</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a4d2f8cd813ba421d152e5b96c08207a33c0ea4a814de1efbe26a1b59972140a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxYWQ5ZGZhNi05YjFjLTRlODQtOWQzZi01NzBiZmM2NjgyYWIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExMzk1YmM1NGZhYWRkMGI5NThlZWZhL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yNV9fMi0yMC0xMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="12659295" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/1ad9dfa6-9b1c-4e84-9d3f-570bfc6682ab/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project Podcast is a platform to explore God&apos;s love, grace, and mercy as revealed in Scripture. The host, Dr. Jori Shaffer, delves into the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of remembering God&apos;s faithfulness and keeping Him first in all things.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:36</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>134</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 25, 2026 - Ep 134 - Grace in the Beginning - Deuteronomy 5:1-7</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 24, 2026 - Ep 133 - Grace in the Abiding - Psalm 100:4]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode begins with an introduction and welcome to the audience. It then delves into the wonder of God's Word, the concept of abiding in God's presence, the importance of thanksgiving and praise, and concludes with reflections on gratitude and praise for God's goodness.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">86b7b975-8d02-4be7-99cf-eca39e958b14</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9adbb3549e209c55ecead1f3ab115fc8f1726804aec3bbae7366b5d12a24aec7/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4NmI3Yjk3NS04ZDAyLTRiZTctOTljZi1lY2EzOWU5NThiMTQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwZWZkM2YwNThlYjNlZGNjZmQxNTY4L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yMV9fMTQtNDAtMzEubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="12338303" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/86b7b975-8d02-4be7-99cf-eca39e958b14/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode begins with an introduction and welcome to the audience. It then delves into the wonder of God&apos;s Word, the concept of abiding in God&apos;s presence, the importance of thanksgiving and praise, and concludes with reflections on gratitude and praise for God&apos;s goodness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:26</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>133</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 24, 2026 - Ep 133 - Grace in the Abiding - Psalm 100:4</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 23, 2026 - Ep 132 - Grace in the Remembering - Acts 4:1-12]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is introduced with a focus on spending time with the Lord and exploring Scripture. The episode delves into the history books of the Bible, particularly Acts, highlighting the grace and remembering of God's goodness. Peter's address and the message of salvation are emphasized, emphasizing the exclusive path to salvation through Jesus.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bbe9debb-e5b2-4411-940b-935c585cd77c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/393aefdf82c014a50210d5def1d228b9c1abe328f880d6019b5fe3d15c12d656/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiYmU5ZGViYi1lNWIyLTQ0MTEtOTQwYi05MzVjNTg1Y2Q3N2MiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwZWZhZDJiZDI5NWE0MjJhMzdkNzUwL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yMV9fMTQtMzAtMTAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="12306538" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/bbe9debb-e5b2-4411-940b-935c585cd77c/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is introduced with a focus on spending time with the Lord and exploring Scripture. The episode delves into the history books of the Bible, particularly Acts, highlighting the grace and remembering of God&apos;s goodness. Peter&apos;s address and the message of salvation are emphasized, emphasizing the exclusive path to salvation through Jesus.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:25</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>132</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 23, 2026 - Ep 132 - Grace in the Remembering - Acts 4:1-12</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 22, 2026 - Ep 131 - Grace in the Waitng - Micah 1:1-3]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the exploration of God's character and grace, the purpose of the First Love Project podcast, the concept of grace in the waiting, and the significance of the books of prophecy. Each chapter provides a deep dive into these themes, offering insights and reflections on the nature of God and His relationship with humanity.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7a3b6864-0797-4902-8a22-9717e5e37b5b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4b609f48b329103c5d63508dea3a6530bc26021380a7570db017b98f8c870a8d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3YTNiNjg2NC0wNzk3LTQ5MDItOGEyMi05NzE3ZTVlMzdiNWIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwZWY3ZDYwYTJhNWY4YmM2NmJiMjM5L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yMV9fMTQtMTctMjYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="11162166" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/7a3b6864-0797-4902-8a22-9717e5e37b5b/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the exploration of God&apos;s character and grace, the purpose of the First Love Project podcast, the concept of grace in the waiting, and the significance of the books of prophecy. Each chapter provides a deep dive into these themes, offering insights and reflections on the nature of God and His relationship with humanity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:05:49</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>131</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 22, 2026 - Ep 131 - Grace in the Waitng - Micah 1:1-3</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 21, 2026- Ep 130 - Grace for the Journey - James 4:7-8]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project Podcast is a daily podcast that encourages listeners to return to the one who loved them first by spending time in the pages of the Bible. The 130th episode focuses on the letter of James, written by the half-brother of Jesus, and explores the themes of godly wisdom, resisting the devil, and drawing near to God.</p><p></p><ul><li>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”<p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p></li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e522e9b2-fb54-48be-b1d2-f9e1a2031c69</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ead11365d97ed0f75e60eaf33379945ceada6b784f0f583ce53aa48a41a911f3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlNTIyZTliMi1mYjU0LTQ4YmUtYjFkMi1mOWUxYTIwMzFjNjkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwZTgzYjZiNGQyMDJlYWJmZDY5MTdmL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yMV9fNi0xLTU4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="17157372" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/e522e9b2-fb54-48be-b1d2-f9e1a2031c69/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project Podcast is a daily podcast that encourages listeners to return to the one who loved them first by spending time in the pages of the Bible. The 130th episode focuses on the letter of James, written by the half-brother of Jesus, and explores the themes of godly wisdom, resisting the devil, and drawing near to God.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:56</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>130</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 21, 2026- Ep 130 - Grace for the Journey - James 4:7-8</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 20, 2026 - Ep 129 - Grace for the Heart- Proverbs 16:20]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The episode explores the wisdom  found in the book of Proverbs, emphasizing the value of wisdom and the blessings that come from trusting in the Lord.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">037e5efd-8a41-4938-a901-aa0e715595f1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7344a6648e3f6b5a534058964f10d4c9a4831d638b1434c98a8a9d93ec655f8e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMzdlNWVmZC04YTQxLTQ5MzgtYTkwMS1hYTBlNzE1NTk1ZjEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwY2ZkMWM2NWU2ODhiODFjNjY4NzM1L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yMF9fMi0xNS0yNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="14919619" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/037e5efd-8a41-4938-a901-aa0e715595f1/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The episode explores the wisdom  found in the book of Proverbs, emphasizing the value of wisdom and the blessings that come from trusting in the Lord.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:46</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>129</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 20, 2026 - Ep 129 - Grace for the Heart- Proverbs 16:20</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 19, 2026- Ep 128 - Grace Revealed - Mark 5:1-20]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project Podcast focuses on the Gospels and the grace, mercy, and power of God revealed through scripture. The episode delves into the Gospel of Mark, highlighting Jesus's power over the spiritual realm and his compassion for those in need.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0b20e26a-f84a-4c21-b413-fceb76a00867</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fab071bbb4bedeff7222db3a98ebcafb97943f0a57e035197f81807d44d191e0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwYjIwZTI2YS1mODRhLTRjMjEtYjQxMy1mY2ViNzZhMDA4NjciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwYmI0NTdhZjE4ZWM2NmNhMjgxNTE3L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xOV9fMi01Mi0zOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="17927253" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/0b20e26a-f84a-4c21-b413-fceb76a00867/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project Podcast focuses on the Gospels and the grace, mercy, and power of God revealed through scripture. The episode delves into the Gospel of Mark, highlighting Jesus&apos;s power over the spiritual realm and his compassion for those in need.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>128</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 19, 2026- Ep 128 - Grace Revealed - Mark 5:1-20</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 18, 2026 - Ep 127- Grace in the Beginning - Numbers 14:20-24]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is a platform to encourage listeners to return to God's Word and explore His character. The episodes delve into the Old Testament law, God's grace, consequences of rebellion, and the unfailing love and faithfulness of God.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a30f87a2-bd5c-4352-99e5-2653446395fd</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0bc168f18f1bd7fd5a5950e1fcd31968b02e90ee91004eb2cfdcdc2f90c8f3fd/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhMzBmODdhMi1iZDVjLTQzNTItOTllNS0yNjUzNDQ2Mzk1ZmQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwOWIwMGFkMDI3YmViMzNlNGU2ZDZiL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xN19fMTQtOS00Ni5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="12130995" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/a30f87a2-bd5c-4352-99e5-2653446395fd/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is a platform to encourage listeners to return to God&apos;s Word and explore His character. The episodes delve into the Old Testament law, God&apos;s grace, consequences of rebellion, and the unfailing love and faithfulness of God.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:19</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>127</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 18, 2026 - Ep 127- Grace in the Beginning - Numbers 14:20-24</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 17, 2026 - Ep 126 - Grace  in the Abiding- Psalm 100:3]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast encourages regular engagement with God's Word, focusing on different portions of scripture each day of the week. The podcast emphasizes the importance of knowing and fixing our minds on the truth about God, His faithfulness, and His guidance.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">00cc4521-e96e-4b32-b2e8-3769ecea3584</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/78ee6dacb74e072745ba3cea0f28128d0d33d0858c9b3b9c060f3b96f357bdbc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMGNjNDUyMS1lOTZlLTRiMzItYjJlOC0zNzY5ZWNlYTM1ODQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwOGYyNmI5MDc5NWU2ODI1OTAwOTY3L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xN19fMC00MC00My5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="12281460" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/00cc4521-e96e-4b32-b2e8-3769ecea3584/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast encourages regular engagement with God&apos;s Word, focusing on different portions of scripture each day of the week. The podcast emphasizes the importance of knowing and fixing our minds on the truth about God, His faithfulness, and His guidance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>126</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 17, 2026 - Ep 126 - Grace  in the Abiding- Psalm 100:3</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 16, 2026 - Ep 125- Grace in the Remembering - Acts 3:11-21]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project is a platform to encourage spending time in God's Word and understanding His character. The purpose is to see God's grace from Genesis to Revelation and to return to Him, the one who loved us first. The episodes cover different portions of scripture based on the day of the week, focusing on God's grace. </p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">33cc4971-17f7-4541-83d0-0dab1ac89519</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/679d84243d52d7570b9024911238eea6edaa35ba3308913b2fbff21faa2fb8a2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzM2NjNDk3MS0xN2Y3LTQ1NDEtODNkMC0wZGFiMWFjODk1MTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwNzA3NTJmNzIzOGRhNzhhZmI2OWE1L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xNV9fMTMtNDUtMjEubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="13683295" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/33cc4971-17f7-4541-83d0-0dab1ac89519/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project is a platform to encourage spending time in God&apos;s Word and understanding His character. The purpose is to see God&apos;s grace from Genesis to Revelation and to return to Him, the one who loved us first. The episodes cover different portions of scripture based on the day of the week, focusing on God&apos;s grace. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:08</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>125</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 16, 2026 - Ep 125- Grace in the Remembering - Acts 3:11-21</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 15, 2026- Ep 124 - Grace in the Waiting- Jonah 1:1-6]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is a platform that encourages listeners to return to their first love, which is God. It emphasizes the love and grace of God, as well as the importance of spending time in His word. The 124th episode focuses on the Old Testament books of prophecy, specifically the book of Jonah, and highlights the themes of grace, mercy, and repentance.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d8b633e9-2404-4350-a655-319421483368</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ec00bef4934e244229df37ac8dad3ab3f8bf2e43d5ad058b46afa80ffd78d76a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkOGI2MzNlOS0yNDA0LTQzNTAtYTY1NS0zMTk0MjE0ODMzNjgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwNWMwNjc5ZWVmMDE2Yzg2N2YwMTk4L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xNF9fMTQtMzAtMzEubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="15705382" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/d8b633e9-2404-4350-a655-319421483368/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is a platform that encourages listeners to return to their first love, which is God. It emphasizes the love and grace of God, as well as the importance of spending time in His word. The 124th episode focuses on the Old Testament books of prophecy, specifically the book of Jonah, and highlights the themes of grace, mercy, and repentance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:11</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>124</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 15, 2026- Ep 124 - Grace in the Waiting- Jonah 1:1-6</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 14, 2026 -Ep 123- Grace for the Journey - 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast explores the letters in the New Testament, focusing on 2 Thessalonians and the encouragement it provides in times of suffering. The episode emphasizes the importance of faith, perseverance, and glorifying God in the midst of difficulties.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f93159dc-ed4c-4276-91f7-e4c828d43671</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/07e1c91b52162e300f6ba738653c7a53b19a35877bf097891299efc17394adbd/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmOTMxNTlkYy1lZDRjLTQyNzYtOTFmNy1lNGM4MjhkNDM2NzEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwNDY1NTA4OTdjZmVmNmM4ZTJiYzBlL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xM19fMTMtNDktMzYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="12059942" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/f93159dc-ed4c-4276-91f7-e4c828d43671/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast explores the letters in the New Testament, focusing on 2 Thessalonians and the encouragement it provides in times of suffering. The episode emphasizes the importance of faith, perseverance, and glorifying God in the midst of difficulties.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:17</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>123</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 14, 2026 -Ep 123- Grace for the Journey - 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 13, 2026 - Ep 122 - Grace for the Heart- Psalm 32:6-7]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project is a platform to encourage people to engage with God's Word, and experience grace for the heart. The focus is on the Psalms and the grace and love of God.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f896f3f3-a3ce-4022-acc0-2ece1ffeaa03</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7c5a8758f57d8a5d013b4b32a9ee735c1031bf82bcf9e04a4255c429c34b997b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmODk2ZjNmMy1hM2NlLTQwMjItYWNjMC0yZWNlMWZmZWFhMDMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwM2M1NjlhNDA4ODdlMzkxMTljZjJjL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xM19fMi0yNy0yMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="13255305" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/f896f3f3-a3ce-4022-acc0-2ece1ffeaa03/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project is a platform to encourage people to engage with God&apos;s Word, and experience grace for the heart. The focus is on the Psalms and the grace and love of God.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:54</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:title>May 13, 2026 - Ep 122 - Grace for the Heart- Psalm 32:6-7</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 12, 2026- Ep 121- Grace Revealed- Matthew 4:18-22]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode begins with a warm welcome and introduction, followed by a discussion about the First Love Project and the importance of returning to God's Word. The episode then delves into the concept of grace revealed in the Gospels and concludes with a reflection on the calling of the first disciples and the significance of sharing the gospel.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">232d67ce-beaf-4b8d-811f-967b79b2108d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3c3758911901525325946ce6ecfda0ce1e6de570d05b8211a216f75695fe9500/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyMzJkNjdjZS1iZWFmLTRiOGQtODExZi05NjdiNzliMjEwOGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwMjVkYTM5OWU1NWJhYjc2Y2VhZmFmL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xMl9fMC01Mi0xOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="9945068" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/232d67ce-beaf-4b8d-811f-967b79b2108d/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode begins with a warm welcome and introduction, followed by a discussion about the First Love Project and the importance of returning to God&apos;s Word. The episode then delves into the concept of grace revealed in the Gospels and concludes with a reflection on the calling of the first disciples and the significance of sharing the gospel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:05:11</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>121</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 12, 2026- Ep 121- Grace Revealed- Matthew 4:18-22</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 11, 2026- Ep 120 -Grace in the Beginning- Leviticus 20:24-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation explores the importance of being in God's Word regularly, the grace and mercy found in the Old Testament, the purpose of the law, and the concept of being set apart and walking differently as believers. It emphasizes the significance of God's Word as a reminder and the transformative power of God's love and grace.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">14cd1f33-2998-44f5-a9c4-abdb3091cc73</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/060690bc94e9bda504c8cea86a6187a9076ba7fd956ca9d031e34eb7254edcce/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxNGNkMWYzMy0yOTk4LTQ0ZjUtYTljNC1hYmRiMzA5MWNjNzMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmZjUyYmJlY2NhMzE1ZGE0Y2I0ODBmL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS05X18xNy0yOC01OS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="15218877" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/14cd1f33-2998-44f5-a9c4-abdb3091cc73/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores the importance of being in God&apos;s Word regularly, the grace and mercy found in the Old Testament, the purpose of the law, and the concept of being set apart and walking differently as believers. It emphasizes the significance of God&apos;s Word as a reminder and the transformative power of God&apos;s love and grace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:56</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>120</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 11, 2026- Ep 120 -Grace in the Beginning- Leviticus 20:24-26</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 10, 2026- EP 119 - Grace in the Abiding- Psalm 100:2]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode focuses on the First Love Project, encouraging listeners to return to their first love and serve the Lord with gladness. It explores Psalm 100 and emphasizes the importance of praising and serving God with joy and thanksgiving.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">59ad498c-dda7-4003-8a0f-9c10d63cff77</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e719da49a4dac992766d216e7f9d92625fe53045081851a9de13086db1662c93/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1OWFkNDk4Yy1kZGE3LTQwMDMtOGEwZi05YzEwZDYzY2ZmNzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmZjRhNjk4YTE2YzcwODFlZTBkZTBmL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS05X18xNi01My0yOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="11393715" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/59ad498c-dda7-4003-8a0f-9c10d63cff77/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode focuses on the First Love Project, encouraging listeners to return to their first love and serve the Lord with gladness. It explores Psalm 100 and emphasizes the importance of praising and serving God with joy and thanksgiving.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:05:56</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>119</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 10, 2026- EP 119 - Grace in the Abiding- Psalm 100:2</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 9, 2026 -Ep 118 - Grace in the Remembering - Nehemiah 4:1-14]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode focuses on the importance of being in God's Word, understanding God's character and love, and finding grace in remembering His faithfulness. It also delves into the history of the nation of Israel and the story of Nehemiah, highlighting the call to trust God's plan and face opposition with faith.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">af117eba-32fc-4e36-aef0-1179e1bd398d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8bc66521cfc04128e6349927d7aa74e53ce8958204efe9035ff951270ab29dd5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhZjExN2ViYS0zMmZjLTRlMzYtYWVmMC0xMTc5ZTFiZDM5OGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmZGNjNGEyZjVhYzEyMGY3ZDJiMDZkL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS04X18xMy00My02Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="16108295" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/af117eba-32fc-4e36-aef0-1179e1bd398d/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode focuses on the importance of being in God&apos;s Word, understanding God&apos;s character and love, and finding grace in remembering His faithfulness. It also delves into the history of the nation of Israel and the story of Nehemiah, highlighting the call to trust God&apos;s plan and face opposition with faith.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:23</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>118</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 9, 2026 -Ep 118 - Grace in the Remembering - Nehemiah 4:1-14</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 8, 2026- Ep 117 - Grace in the Waiting - Daniel 2:24-30]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode delves into the theme of grace in the waiting and God's faithfulness, exploring the books of prophecy and God's character, as well as Daniel's faith and God's glory.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2789f284-cefd-4fac-9195-c65da265a089</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2f8d4d0f1ace8eeb6aacb51c3250b80f9c86b4e4f2fae7e63896df2f33103970/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyNzg5ZjI4NC1jZWZkLTRmYWMtOTE5NS1jNjVkYTI2NWEwODkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmYzhjZWViOWQ0MWVlNWZkZWQwODFhL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS03X18xNS0wLTMwLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="12583227" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/2789f284-cefd-4fac-9195-c65da265a089/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode delves into the theme of grace in the waiting and God&apos;s faithfulness, exploring the books of prophecy and God&apos;s character, as well as Daniel&apos;s faith and God&apos;s glory.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:33</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>117</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 8, 2026- Ep 117 - Grace in the Waiting - Daniel 2:24-30</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 7, 2026 -Ep 116 -Grace for the Journey - 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode explores the importance of being in God's Word and the power of God's Holy Spirit. It delves into the First Love Project, the significance of the letters and epistles, Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians, being chosen and loved by God, and the evidence of change by God's Holy Spirit.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4cf5cd5e-1fad-44df-a776-46499af2e85e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c4d803354ec0ae941b7a325b203a8dc42f6dedeea559c30b53e3f7fb0a360ba4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0Y2Y1Y2Q1ZS0xZmFkLTQ0ZGYtYTc3Ni00NjQ5OWFmMmU4NWUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmYjJhNTk0NzNmYjczNWY2NTRiMzQzL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS02X18xMy00Ny0zNi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="11765699" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/4cf5cd5e-1fad-44df-a776-46499af2e85e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode explores the importance of being in God&apos;s Word and the power of God&apos;s Holy Spirit. It delves into the First Love Project, the significance of the letters and epistles, Paul&apos;s prayer for the Thessalonians, being chosen and loved by God, and the evidence of change by God&apos;s Holy Spirit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:08</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>116</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 7, 2026 -Ep 116 -Grace for the Journey - 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 6, 2026 - Ep 115 - Grace for the Heart- Ecclesiastes 5:1-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The episode begins with a warm welcome and an introduction to the First Love Project. It then delves into the theme of 'Grace for the Heart' and explores the wisdom in poetry, specifically focusing on the book of Ecclesiastes. The discussion further examines the concept of the 'whole duty of man' and concludes with a reflection on 'Guarding Your Steps' in the presence of God.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">dc7ac5f4-1d36-4950-a313-3d0e4bf999b5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/227ab0d174b5c3ce78f0d7a6bf4c0f938eb20a0356bc1a81ea8c048e19d0b87a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkYzdhYzVmNC0xZDM2LTQ5NTAtYTMxMy0zZDBlNGJmOTk5YjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmOWQ3ZmQ2Mzc3ODQwZmZhMzBlZjlkL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS01X18xMy00My01Ny5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="11865173" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/dc7ac5f4-1d36-4950-a313-3d0e4bf999b5/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The episode begins with a warm welcome and an introduction to the First Love Project. It then delves into the theme of &apos;Grace for the Heart&apos; and explores the wisdom in poetry, specifically focusing on the book of Ecclesiastes. The discussion further examines the concept of the &apos;whole duty of man&apos; and concludes with a reflection on &apos;Guarding Your Steps&apos; in the presence of God.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:11</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>115</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 6, 2026 - Ep 115 - Grace for the Heart- Ecclesiastes 5:1-2</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 5, 2026 - Ep 114 - Grace Revealed- John 4:7-14]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast focuses on returning to the first love, seeking God through scriptures, and discovering grace revealed in the gospels. The podcast delves into John's gospel and Jesus's  ministry, a divine appointment in Samaria, and an encounter at the well.</p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">453396a9-0453-4843-ab03-bd6297099f07</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/cba414b8f54a1b8194230489ede6ba0e861b02491d8327705f5992426cc5bcfc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0NTMzOTZhOS0wNDUzLTQ4NDMtYWIwMy1iZDYyOTcwOTlmMDciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmODg3NDgwY2ZkODFlZDRmNGIzMWE0L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS00X18xMy00Ny0yMC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="15472161" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/453396a9-0453-4843-ab03-bd6297099f07/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast focuses on returning to the first love, seeking God through scriptures, and discovering grace revealed in the gospels. The podcast delves into John&apos;s gospel and Jesus&apos;s  ministry, a divine appointment in Samaria, and an encounter at the well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>114</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 5, 2026 - Ep 114 - Grace Revealed- John 4:7-14</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 4, 2026- Ep 113 - Grace in the Beginnings - Exodus 6:1-9]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode focuses on the encouragement to spend time in God's Word, exploring the Old Testament, specifically the book of Exodus, and highlighting God's promise and faithfulness. It emphasizes the character of God as faithful and promise-keeping, providing encouragement and reassurance to the listeners.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">cedd3076-5f07-4c5e-be50-c16585d3135e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a405184ae56596e8ba3305632abce8b4d08033edaacb59ba5d55ade910fc77b3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjZWRkMzA3Ni01ZjA3LTRjNWUtYmU1MC1jMTY1ODVkMzEzNWUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmODA3Y2Y4MmEzZmEwY2I5NmJkODk2L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS00X180LTQzLTI3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="13189268" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/cedd3076-5f07-4c5e-be50-c16585d3135e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode focuses on the encouragement to spend time in God&apos;s Word, exploring the Old Testament, specifically the book of Exodus, and highlighting God&apos;s promise and faithfulness. It emphasizes the character of God as faithful and promise-keeping, providing encouragement and reassurance to the listeners.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>113</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 4, 2026- Ep 113 - Grace in the Beginnings - Exodus 6:1-9</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 3, 2026 - Ep 112 - Grace in the Abiding - Psalm 100:1]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast encourages listeners to return to their first love as Jesus requested and emphasizes the importance of intentional time with God. This episode explores God's holy scriptures, particularly the Psalms, as a book of praise and highlights the significance of making a joyful noise to the Lord.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">82ffbcbc-624b-47b9-9b04-e22d13269324</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9706c242d55c6eb70cc6209c10399f74813f082568a19384ebf7e9605be1806e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4MmZmYmNiYy02MjRiLTQ3YjktOWIwNC1lMjJkMTMyNjkzMjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmNjAxOTIzNjYxMmZlMWJlMGM3NGNlL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yX18xNS01Mi0xOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="14632899" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/82ffbcbc-624b-47b9-9b04-e22d13269324/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast encourages listeners to return to their first love as Jesus requested and emphasizes the importance of intentional time with God. This episode explores God&apos;s holy scriptures, particularly the Psalms, as a book of praise and highlights the significance of making a joyful noise to the Lord.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>112</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 3, 2026 - Ep 112 - Grace in the Abiding - Psalm 100:1</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 2, 2026- Ep 111 - Grace in the Remembering -Ezra 3:10-13]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Jori Shaffer introduces the First Love Project podcast and its schedule, which includes a focus on Old Testament history for this episode. She provides an overview of the Old Testament history books and discusses the rebuilding of the temple, emphasizing the importance of remembering God's faithfulness and grace.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2b37a0e2-7b50-40ba-8aa7-85ab721f61dc</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/dde04840c43bbc9d3c93a0b478335951671178212930bb0873344fa8b84b1ded/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyYjM3YTBlMi03YjUwLTQwYmEtOGFhNy04NWFiNzIxZjYxZGMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmNTQ2OWIxMGU2ZjVhMGJjZGJhMmRmL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yX18yLTM0LTM1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="17735828" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/2b37a0e2-7b50-40ba-8aa7-85ab721f61dc/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori Shaffer introduces the First Love Project podcast and its schedule, which includes a focus on Old Testament history for this episode. She provides an overview of the Old Testament history books and discusses the rebuilding of the temple, emphasizing the importance of remembering God&apos;s faithfulness and grace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:14</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>111</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 2, 2026- Ep 111 - Grace in the Remembering -Ezra 3:10-13</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 1, 2026 - Ep 110 - Grace in the Waiting - Ezekiel 11:19-21]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation revolves around the First Love Project, which aims to encourage people to draw closer to the Lord and be intentional about spending time with Him. It emphasizes the importance of reading and studying God's Word, as well as the grace found in waiting for His promises. The discussion also delves into the promise of a new heart and the blessing of a new covenant, highlighting the transformative power of God's grace.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">22193c53-9db4-4da4-ab45-80ed3cb5dc58</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/52fd3b31832b29dfb06faecba418e19552c2cd3a536f6a179b16535d2712e6bc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyMjE5M2M1My05ZGI0LTRkYTQtYWI0NS04MGVkM2NiNWRjNTgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmMzQ2ZWJmNDU5Nzk4ODAwYzJmY2MyL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0zMF9fMTQtMTEtMjMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="13750169" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/22193c53-9db4-4da4-ab45-80ed3cb5dc58/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation revolves around the First Love Project, which aims to encourage people to draw closer to the Lord and be intentional about spending time with Him. It emphasizes the importance of reading and studying God&apos;s Word, as well as the grace found in waiting for His promises. The discussion also delves into the promise of a new heart and the blessing of a new covenant, highlighting the transformative power of God&apos;s grace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:10</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>110</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 1, 2026 - Ep 110 - Grace in the Waiting - Ezekiel 11:19-21</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 30, 2026 - Ep 109 - Grace for the Journey - Jude 1-3]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project is a daily podcast that encourages listeners to spend time in the Word, focusing on different sections of the Scripture each day of the week. The host, Dr. Jorie Shaffer, explores various themes such as grace, waiting, history, resting, beginnings, revealed grace, and grace for the heart. The podcast delves into the letters of the New Testament, particularly the letter of Jude, emphasizing the importance of contending for the faith and standing firm in the truth of the Gospel.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8c613801-91cc-4116-b5a5-29e2779fe293</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1876e2c80d3742c41214b6f3d64602e39bbc084821ec56e48b258e07b1bddda9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4YzYxMzgwMS05MWNjLTQxMTYtYjVhNS0yOWUyNzc5ZmUyOTMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmMmQwMGIwMjEzNmRjMzA2N2Q3YTIyL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0zMF9fNS00NC0xMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="14932993" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/8c613801-91cc-4116-b5a5-29e2779fe293/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project is a daily podcast that encourages listeners to spend time in the Word, focusing on different sections of the Scripture each day of the week. The host, Dr. Jorie Shaffer, explores various themes such as grace, waiting, history, resting, beginnings, revealed grace, and grace for the heart. The podcast delves into the letters of the New Testament, particularly the letter of Jude, emphasizing the importance of contending for the faith and standing firm in the truth of the Gospel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:47</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>109</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 30, 2026 - Ep 109 - Grace for the Journey - Jude 1-3</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 29, 2026 - Ep 108 - Grace for the Heart - Psalm 32:6-8]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is an initiative to encourage intentional daily engagement with God's Word, emphasizing the importance of knowing and loving God. The podcast explores different types of biblical literature with today's episode focusing on wisdom and poetry literature, particularly the Psalms, as a source of encouragement and grace for the heart.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">01d747e5-5f22-4e5e-80fb-e456db0d213b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/254f3a42879dd0122c2b45d8f505371729796a2db694d07af2dfd69cd4c0324d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMWQ3NDdlNS01ZjIyLTRlNWUtODBmYi1lNDU2ZGIwZDIxM2IiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmMDk5NzdhZmMwY2E1MWZiODgyMjk3L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yOF9fMTMtMjYtNDcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="11205633" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/01d747e5-5f22-4e5e-80fb-e456db0d213b/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is an initiative to encourage intentional daily engagement with God&apos;s Word, emphasizing the importance of knowing and loving God. The podcast explores different types of biblical literature with today&apos;s episode focusing on wisdom and poetry literature, particularly the Psalms, as a source of encouragement and grace for the heart.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:05:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>108</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 29, 2026 - Ep 108 - Grace for the Heart - Psalm 32:6-8</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 28, 2026 - Ep 107 - Grace Revealed - Luke 5:1-9]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project is a reminder of the grace and goodness of God from Genesis to Revelation. It encourages spending time in the Word to be reminded of God's character and what He has done. The conversation delves into the grace revealed in Luke's Gospel, emphasizing the power and deity of Jesus through miracles and demonstrations of His might.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">212e09d9-3d85-4536-a688-8f16285747a2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:21:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/eee252a8cb684b6776a5c56e39e81314a28684a6d897a8e9fa3a0e7d944884ca/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyMTJlMDlkOS0zZDg1LTQ1MzYtYTY4OC04ZjE2Mjg1NzQ3YTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllZjRkMWYxYTlkMGU2NjEyOTFlMjg2L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yN19fMTMtNDgtNDcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="15027452" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/212e09d9-3d85-4536-a688-8f16285747a2/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project is a reminder of the grace and goodness of God from Genesis to Revelation. It encourages spending time in the Word to be reminded of God&apos;s character and what He has done. The conversation delves into the grace revealed in Luke&apos;s Gospel, emphasizing the power and deity of Jesus through miracles and demonstrations of His might.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>107</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 28, 2026 - Ep 107 - Grace Revealed - Luke 5:1-9</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 27, 2026 - Ep 106 -Grace in the Beginnings-Genesis 6:11-22]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode explores the concept of returning to our first love through the study of the Old Testament law, specifically focusing on the book of Genesis. It delves into the themes of grace, covenant, and God's enduring love for humanity.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">687a0c26-fc54-4938-b98f-980496e0d14f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/dccb10f2f08265fb9c71f08c3c5d360f52ff20d52de9ac5eeecac23774c6e26b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2ODdhMGMyNi1mYzU0LTQ5MzgtYjk4Zi05ODA0OTZlMGQxNGYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllZTk5NDEzYzgwNTg2OGI4NjU4NDIxL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yN19fMS0xLTIxLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="13677444" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/687a0c26-fc54-4938-b98f-980496e0d14f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode explores the concept of returning to our first love through the study of the Old Testament law, specifically focusing on the book of Genesis. It delves into the themes of grace, covenant, and God&apos;s enduring love for humanity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:07</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>106</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 27, 2026 - Ep 106 -Grace in the Beginnings-Genesis 6:11-22</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 26, 2026 - Ep 105- Grace in the Resting - Psalm 34:19-22]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast focuses on returning to our first love and spending time in God's Word. The host explores Psalm 34, emphasizing God's deliverance, grace, and redemption, and highlights the faithfulness of God and the importance of trusting in Him.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">55b9d47d-a683-444c-843a-d9c1416372f8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b1bccfbb6e1fedddfd9f4c6727b5a7fb8ffb20359bd02dc4a98a40c86e06e5b4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NWI5ZDQ3ZC1hNjgzLTQ0NGMtODQzYS1kOWMxNDE2MzcyZjgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllY2MyOGNkOWEyM2I2OWY1ZmUwNDJmL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yNV9fMTUtMzMtMC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="15176246" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/55b9d47d-a683-444c-843a-d9c1416372f8/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast focuses on returning to our first love and spending time in God&apos;s Word. The host explores Psalm 34, emphasizing God&apos;s deliverance, grace, and redemption, and highlights the faithfulness of God and the importance of trusting in Him.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:54</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>105</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 26, 2026 - Ep 105- Grace in the Resting - Psalm 34:19-22</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apri 25, 2026 - Ep 104 - Grace in the Remembering- 2 Kings 4:1-7]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode focuses on the importance of intentional time with God and the grace found in remembering His faithfulness. It encourages listeners to seek a deeper connection with God through His word and to recognize His grace in their lives.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">29614e54-8440-448e-bc13-db8020107a6d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4d46ddf6f8fac41d86d3f7acc687d82dbe2ea8b3017e9dad8740c37b7ab3f840/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyOTYxNGU1NC04NDQwLTQ0OGUtYmMxMy1kYjgwMjAxMDdhNmQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllYjU4ODgyNjYwYzk3YWE5MzRlMDIyL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yNF9fMTMtNDgtMjQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="15196308" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/29614e54-8440-448e-bc13-db8020107a6d/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode focuses on the importance of intentional time with God and the grace found in remembering His faithfulness. It encourages listeners to seek a deeper connection with God through His word and to recognize His grace in their lives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>104</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Apri 25, 2026 - Ep 104 - Grace in the Remembering- 2 Kings 4:1-7</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 24, 2026 - Ep 103- Grace in the Waiting- Jeremiah 1:1-9]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project Podcast is introduced, emphasizing the importance of returning to God's first love. The exploration of different sections of scripture and the book of Jeremiah highlights God's grace and the calling of Jeremiah. The theme of trusting God's plan and His ways is emphasized, along with encouragement to trust God completely.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3e92f18a-bfcc-498c-9557-fc67e8443882</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9b0082883b1872643ddeedb66e53570a00e60f0823085a650fc9edb8df1f69bc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzZTkyZjE4YS1iZmNjLTQ5OGMtOTU1Ny1mYzY3ZTg0NDM4ODIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllYTFmOTJiOGQ0NzcyNzU3NTRjOTQzL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yM19fMTUtMzMtNi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="14152246" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/3e92f18a-bfcc-498c-9557-fc67e8443882/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project Podcast is introduced, emphasizing the importance of returning to God&apos;s first love. The exploration of different sections of scripture and the book of Jeremiah highlights God&apos;s grace and the calling of Jeremiah. The theme of trusting God&apos;s plan and His ways is emphasized, along with encouragement to trust God completely.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:22</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>103</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 24, 2026 - Ep 103- Grace in the Waiting- Jeremiah 1:1-9</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 23, 2026 - Ep 102 - Grace for the Journey - Colossians 1:9-13]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The episode begins with an introduction and welcome to the First Love Project Podcast, followed by an exploration of the New Testament letters and a focus on the letter to the Colossians, specifically Paul's prayer for the believers. The key takeaways include the concept of grace for the journey and the importance of prayer for spiritual wisdom and understanding.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">70932baa-30db-4a3e-bcf7-50feacfd1044</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b19b743950b324e016ea30469b44f7e585691ab7fb0a0ea485ade7e646b75db9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3MDkzMmJhYS0zMGRiLTRhM2UtYmNmNy01MGZlYWNmZDEwNDQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllOTY5ZGFlZDcwM2RlMzQyMWQ0YjhlL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yM19fMi0zNy00Ni5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="13540353" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/70932baa-30db-4a3e-bcf7-50feacfd1044/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The episode begins with an introduction and welcome to the First Love Project Podcast, followed by an exploration of the New Testament letters and a focus on the letter to the Colossians, specifically Paul&apos;s prayer for the believers. The key takeaways include the concept of grace for the journey and the importance of prayer for spiritual wisdom and understanding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:title>April 23, 2026 - Ep 102 - Grace for the Journey - Colossians 1:9-13</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apr 22, 2026 - Ep 101 - Grace for the Heart -Proverbs 16:7-9]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast encourages listeners to return to God's Word and in doing that to return to the ONE who loved them first. . It emphasizes the pursuit of a right relationship with God, the importance of grace for the heart, and the wisdom and discernment found in Proverbs. The podcast also highlights the significance of seeking guidance and wisdom from the Lord, trusting in His sovereignty, and following His steps.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">700f7c30-8905-462e-8432-039239721bce</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/374c82524ca0f0acc6b55fcc29bec62714f57ee385b1b74ca88a75ad37166e97/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3MDBmN2MzMC04OTA1LTQ2MmUtODQzMi0wMzkyMzk3MjFiY2UiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllNmMxZmNkN2ExM2U4YTVjMDEzMjRkL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yMV9fMi0xNy0wLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="10409212" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/700f7c30-8905-462e-8432-039239721bce/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast encourages listeners to return to God&apos;s Word and in doing that to return to the ONE who loved them first. . It emphasizes the pursuit of a right relationship with God, the importance of grace for the heart, and the wisdom and discernment found in Proverbs. The podcast also highlights the significance of seeking guidance and wisdom from the Lord, trusting in His sovereignty, and following His steps.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:14</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>101</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Apr 22, 2026 - Ep 101 - Grace for the Heart -Proverbs 16:7-9</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apri 21, 2026 - Ep 100 - Grace Revealed - Mark 4:35-41]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation explores the First Love Project, encouraging a return to God and reflecting on the grace revealed in the Gospels. It delves into Mark's Gospel and Jesus' ministry, highlighting Jesus' power over the natural realm and his role as the Master of the Wind.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">05b8cba1-a20d-410b-a8b8-40099ac65e84</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/96272f411297260f27f9f1665d1b5d58993202fb04c49ed0edfa4f9b65386171/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwNWI4Y2JhMS1hMjBkLTQxMGItYThiOC00MDA5OWFjNjVlODQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllNTlmYTVlMzlmOTRmMzRkYTk1NjQwL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yMF9fNS0zOC0xMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="10483191" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/05b8cba1-a20d-410b-a8b8-40099ac65e84/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores the First Love Project, encouraging a return to God and reflecting on the grace revealed in the Gospels. It delves into Mark&apos;s Gospel and Jesus&apos; ministry, highlighting Jesus&apos; power over the natural realm and his role as the Master of the Wind.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:17</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>100</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Apri 21, 2026 - Ep 100 - Grace Revealed - Mark 4:35-41</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 20, 2026 - Ep 99 - Grace in the Beginning - Deuteronomy 4:32-39]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast explores the theme of God's grace in various aspects of the Bible, from the law to history. Each episode focuses on a specific genre of literature in the Bible and highlights the grace of God revealed within it. In this episode, the host delves into the law, Moses' farewell addresses, and the grace of God throughout history, emphasizing the importance of remembering and honoring God's grace.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d68c8006-939c-4ae0-b627-b08f890abae7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f65d72690dce3568a3cc808961c678435b9f86a40e53501f6f431d8699be769b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNjhjODAwNi05MzljLTRhZTAtYjYyNy1iMDhmODkwYWJhZTciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllNGMyODIxODIyOGFlZTQyZmM2YjRmL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xOV9fMTMtNTQtNDIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="11294450" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/d68c8006-939c-4ae0-b627-b08f890abae7/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast explores the theme of God&apos;s grace in various aspects of the Bible, from the law to history. Each episode focuses on a specific genre of literature in the Bible and highlights the grace of God revealed within it. In this episode, the host delves into the law, Moses&apos; farewell addresses, and the grace of God throughout history, emphasizing the importance of remembering and honoring God&apos;s grace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>99</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 20, 2026 - Ep 99 - Grace in the Beginning - Deuteronomy 4:32-39</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 19, 2026 - Ep 98 - Grace in the Resting - Psalm 34:15-18]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast encourages listeners to return to God's Word and understand His promises. The host explores different sections of scripture, focusing on Psalm 34 God's faithfulness. The Psalms are presented as a guide for prayer and emotion, emphasizing righteousness and deliverance, and trusting in God's faithfulness and promises.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f34a99de-ebd4-466a-9266-10bdd369dd91</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7482c69230733d999625cc8d341741b1954c6c8ef23251f3617fb6641df241c8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmMzRhOTlkZS1lYmQ0LTQ2NmEtOTI2Ni0xMGJkZDM2OWRkOTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllMzhjOTJmY2I0N2QyZDcxOTgwYzEzL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xOF9fMTUtNTItMTgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="9850610" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/f34a99de-ebd4-466a-9266-10bdd369dd91/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast encourages listeners to return to God&apos;s Word and understand His promises. The host explores different sections of scripture, focusing on Psalm 34 God&apos;s faithfulness. The Psalms are presented as a guide for prayer and emotion, emphasizing righteousness and deliverance, and trusting in God&apos;s faithfulness and promises.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>98</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 19, 2026 - Ep 98 - Grace in the Resting - Psalm 34:15-18</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 18, 2026 - Ep97 - Grace in the Remembering 2 Samuel 2:7:1-17]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode explores the theme of God's love, grace, and promises as revealed in the pages of Scripture. It delves into the significance of remembering God's faithfulness and the covenant He made with David, highlighting the grace and mercy of God in fulfilling His promises.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5b96e7c5-3273-4440-ab85-85841b0e4a45</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b443d5844951f562e0ed593b087f11a1665e3d17a61345d7d7f4c90a92708eb7/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1Yjk2ZTdjNS0zMjczLTQ0NDAtYWI4NS04NTg0MWIwZTRhNDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllMjFkZTEzYjUzZjMxODdmNTA3ZTc3L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xN19fMTMtNDctNDUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="13358332" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/5b96e7c5-3273-4440-ab85-85841b0e4a45/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode explores the theme of God&apos;s love, grace, and promises as revealed in the pages of Scripture. It delves into the significance of remembering God&apos;s faithfulness and the covenant He made with David, highlighting the grace and mercy of God in fulfilling His promises.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:17</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>97</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 18, 2026 - Ep97 - Grace in the Remembering 2 Samuel 2:7:1-17</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 17, 2026 - Ep 96 - Grace in the Waiting- Isaiah 1:18-20]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project Podcast is a platform to encourage a deeper engagement with God's Word and to explore the character of God through the study of scripture. The episode delves into the theme of grace and love in the waiting, emphasizing God's faithfulness and the call to return to Him.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0cff36f6-bf69-420d-a4e8-a00080db3d55</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c22309a74458efd8acb773b0a82f49f77dac145a6e07ce3bf902bdd88f1ef334/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwY2ZmMzZmNi1iZjY5LTQyMGQtYTRlOC1hMDAwODBkYjNkNTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllMGU3NmRlNDA0NWNiYWNmNDk3MmZhL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xNl9fMTUtNDMtOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="10996027" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/0cff36f6-bf69-420d-a4e8-a00080db3d55/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project Podcast is a platform to encourage a deeper engagement with God&apos;s Word and to explore the character of God through the study of scripture. The episode delves into the theme of grace and love in the waiting, emphasizing God&apos;s faithfulness and the call to return to Him.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:38</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>96</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 17, 2026 - Ep 96 - Grace in the Waiting- Isaiah 1:18-20</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 16, 2026- Ep 95 - Grace for the Journey- 3 John 1-5]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The episode begins with an introduction to the First Love Project podcast, emphasizing the importance of being in God's Word and returning to the first love, which is God. The host also mentions another ongoing podcast called 'A Word for This Day.' The main focus of the episode is on the letters of John, particularly 3rd John, which is discussed in detail. The chapter titles reflect the primary themes of the episode, which include the essence of the First Love Project and the exploration of the letters of John, highlighting both encouragement and warning.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">833eadef-46f7-49be-8685-0ba569200013</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0381e947fbc8ae26d5bf757bd4313d6bd1dfa762e346491ec6e37394b0cfbdc9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4MzNlYWRlZi00NmY3LTQ5YmUtODY4NS0wYmE1NjkyMDAwMTMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllMDViYzExZmNlYTY5YjA1NTk5ZTBmL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xNl9fNS00Ny0xMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="11491935" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/833eadef-46f7-49be-8685-0ba569200013/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The episode begins with an introduction to the First Love Project podcast, emphasizing the importance of being in God&apos;s Word and returning to the first love, which is God. The host also mentions another ongoing podcast called &apos;A Word for This Day.&apos; The main focus of the episode is on the letters of John, particularly 3rd John, which is discussed in detail. The chapter titles reflect the primary themes of the episode, which include the essence of the First Love Project and the exploration of the letters of John, highlighting both encouragement and warning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:59</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>95</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 16, 2026- Ep 95 - Grace for the Journey- 3 John 1-5</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 15, 2026 - Ep 94 -Grace for the Heart - Psalm 32:1-5]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project Podcast is introduced by Dr. JorI Shaffer, who shares the purpose of the podcast and its focus on sharing the good news of God's Word. The podcast explores wisdom and poetry literature, specifically focusing on Psalms and the grace it brings to the heart. The episode concludes with a discussion on the blessing of confession and forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of being in right relationship with God.</p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f587551c-7b10-4d4d-bd66-bf438ddae000</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/52e0a3df78e3ddef210b1419b762717dd9b497af6abdcd800ef1d61208fbff9d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmNTg3NTUxYy03YjEwLTRkNGQtYmQ2Ni1iZjQzOGRkYWUwMDAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkZWQ4MmFmYzgzNjhiM2NiOGM3MWU5L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xNV9fMi0xMy0zMC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="8814280" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/f587551c-7b10-4d4d-bd66-bf438ddae000/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project Podcast is introduced by Dr. JorI Shaffer, who shares the purpose of the podcast and its focus on sharing the good news of God&apos;s Word. The podcast explores wisdom and poetry literature, specifically focusing on Psalms and the grace it brings to the heart. The episode concludes with a discussion on the blessing of confession and forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of being in right relationship with God.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:07</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>94</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 15, 2026 - Ep 94 -Grace for the Heart - Psalm 32:1-5</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 14, 2026 - Ep 93- Grace Revealed -Matthew 4:12-17]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast focuses on encouraging daily engagement with the Word of God and exploring different sections of scripture that point to the goodness and graciousness of God. The episode delves into the grace revealed in the gospels, specifically focusing on the temptation of Jesus and the fulfillment of the promise in the Old Testament. It also highlights the significance of Jesus as the light of the world, shining into the darkness and revealing God's love and faithfulness.</p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7b0a0707-d6d8-4256-ac5e-ab5e949ab333</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/18021502b1a5bb5bc6eb2ac5585d6dad09c51cfe214da1f24137d4da68f24893/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3YjBhMDcwNy1kNmQ4LTQyNTYtYWM1ZS1hYjVlOTQ5YWIzMzMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkZDhhNjBiMGQ2N2M5YmEyYjdkNWY5L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xNF9fMi0yOS0yMC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="12208526" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/7b0a0707-d6d8-4256-ac5e-ab5e949ab333/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast focuses on encouraging daily engagement with the Word of God and exploring different sections of scripture that point to the goodness and graciousness of God. The episode delves into the grace revealed in the gospels, specifically focusing on the temptation of Jesus and the fulfillment of the promise in the Old Testament. It also highlights the significance of Jesus as the light of the world, shining into the darkness and revealing God&apos;s love and faithfulness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>93</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 14, 2026 - Ep 93- Grace Revealed -Matthew 4:12-17</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 13, 2026 - Ep 92- Grace in the Beginning - Numbers 14:13-24]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast explores the goodness and graciousness of God from Genesis to Revelation, emphasizing His love, compassion, and plan of salvation. Each day of the week is dedicated to a different section of Scripture, with a focus on grace in various aspects. The current study is in the book of Numbers, highlighting God's grace and faithfulness despite the Israelites' disobedience and lack of trust.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">35d9d0ea-fcc6-43c3-a818-2c89bccb1a69</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b7df4607380816b9626f94073fe174fc492101f72e2f48e40d3c1a814f4fcf3b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzNWQ5ZDBlYS1mY2M2LTQzYzMtYTgxOC0yYzg5YmNjYjFhNjkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkYTRkMDdjODk5OTljNmE5OWJjYzY2L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xMV9fMTUtMzAtNDcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="12189091" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/35d9d0ea-fcc6-43c3-a818-2c89bccb1a69/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast explores the goodness and graciousness of God from Genesis to Revelation, emphasizing His love, compassion, and plan of salvation. Each day of the week is dedicated to a different section of Scripture, with a focus on grace in various aspects. The current study is in the book of Numbers, highlighting God&apos;s grace and faithfulness despite the Israelites&apos; disobedience and lack of trust.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:28</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>92</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 13, 2026 - Ep 92- Grace in the Beginning - Numbers 14:13-24</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 12, 2026 -Ep 91- Grace in the Abiding- Psalm 34:11-14]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast focuses on encouraging people to be in God's word and to return to the one who loved us first. The host explores the Psalms and emphasizes the importance of spending time with God, fearing the LORD and pursing peace. </p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3e95c6ad-ce27-4112-a194-1469ba3e9c7f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/44688be8f0bea4890c406059df65a2109a6fecb3546a94fd7774a50e7283e25d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzZTk1YzZhZC1jZTI3LTQxMTItYTE5NC0xNDY5YmEzZTljN2YiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkYTQ4NzVlZjE1NDgwNTI0YTdhNTE0L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xMV9fMTUtMTEtMTcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="10952141" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/3e95c6ad-ce27-4112-a194-1469ba3e9c7f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast focuses on encouraging people to be in God&apos;s word and to return to the one who loved us first. The host explores the Psalms and emphasizes the importance of spending time with God, fearing the LORD and pursing peace. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:36</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>91</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 12, 2026 -Ep 91- Grace in the Abiding- Psalm 34:11-14</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 11, 2026 - Ep 90 - Grace in the Remembering - Ruth 2:8-13]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project is a podcast that encourages daily engagement with God's Word, focusing on different parts of scripture each day of the week. In this episode, the host explores the story of Ruth and Naomi, highlighting themes of loyalty, provision, and the character of God.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Daily engagement with God's Word strengthens our relationship with Him.</li><li>God's character is revealed through His provision and faithfulness.</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c2b74285-351a-49d6-8080-871a697a0644</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b6db16f32684242f065c7359741dd7a6368e729fc5692b567eec4b93a386d97c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjMmI3NDI4NS0zNTFhLTQ5ZDYtODA4MC04NzFhNjk3YTA2NDQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkOGU0YjUwMzhmY2RmZGI2YjhjNTlhL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xMF9fMTMtNTMtMjUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="11308242" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/c2b74285-351a-49d6-8080-871a697a0644/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project is a podcast that encourages daily engagement with God&apos;s Word, focusing on different parts of scripture each day of the week. In this episode, the host explores the story of Ruth and Naomi, highlighting themes of loyalty, provision, and the character of God.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Daily engagement with God&apos;s Word strengthens our relationship with Him.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;God&apos;s character is revealed through His provision and faithfulness.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>90</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 11, 2026 - Ep 90 - Grace in the Remembering - Ruth 2:8-13</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 10, 2026 - Ep 89 - Grace in the Waiting - Obadiah 1:17]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast explores the theme of returning to our first love, spending time in the pages of God's word, and understanding His character. The 89th episode delves into the Book of Obadiah, highlighting the themes of grace in the waiting, God's faithfulness, and the fulfillment of His promises.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">37edbbff-b1ae-46e6-b54b-341249d15930</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/aaf8c3ba4feb1ae48b8f9313df4a2082c3804bc9a77c1217e68d6d51757e881b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzN2VkYmJmZi1iMWFlLTQ2ZTYtYjU0Yi0zNDEyNDlkMTU5MzAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkNzkwZWZmYmFmMTk4ODg4NzZmMGRhL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC05X18xMy00My00My5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="13024174" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/37edbbff-b1ae-46e6-b54b-341249d15930/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast explores the theme of returning to our first love, spending time in the pages of God&apos;s word, and understanding His character. The 89th episode delves into the Book of Obadiah, highlighting the themes of grace in the waiting, God&apos;s faithfulness, and the fulfillment of His promises.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>89</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 10, 2026 - Ep 89 - Grace in the Waiting - Obadiah 1:17</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 9, 2026- Ep 88- Grace for the Journey - Philippians 1:6]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project is a podcast that encourages people to be in the Word and explores various aspects of the Bible, including the letters or epistles in the New Testament. The podcast delves into Paul's letters, particularly the letter to the Philippians, and provides encouragement to believers amidst suffering.</p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1bfd567a-94dc-4306-a5f0-c8fd844e725c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/cbae61ed8bf58b16b640254d7aa579bb1a8887897e3ca3a83dbc71adf1de938c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxYmZkNTY3YS05NGRjLTQzMDYtYTVmMC1jOGZkODQ0ZTcyNWMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkNjM1YzJkNWYwMjkxM2E0OGYyMjMxL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC04X18xMy0yLTI2Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="11148373" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/1bfd567a-94dc-4306-a5f0-c8fd844e725c/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project is a podcast that encourages people to be in the Word and explores various aspects of the Bible, including the letters or epistles in the New Testament. The podcast delves into Paul&apos;s letters, particularly the letter to the Philippians, and provides encouragement to believers amidst suffering.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:44</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>88</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 9, 2026- Ep 88- Grace for the Journey - Philippians 1:6</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 8, 2026 - Ep 87-Grace for the Heart- Ecclesiastes 3:14-15]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is a short daily devotional that encourages people to focus their hearts and minds on God's word. The podcast explores wisdom and poetry literature, specifically Ecclesiastes, and delves into the wisdom of Solomon and the sovereignty of God.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">458eee41-7039-4ab4-a3ad-eb6a59426083</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ca909bca73f2c8db76014420df48994a40666cb41e2f69252ac7480608d3ff21/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0NThlZWU0MS03MDM5LTRhYjQtYTNhZC1lYjZhNTk0MjYwODMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkNDRmNjYyNjQ0YjNmNDY1MTI2OWE5L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC03X18yLTI3LTE4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="9573503" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/458eee41-7039-4ab4-a3ad-eb6a59426083/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is a short daily devotional that encourages people to focus their hearts and minds on God&apos;s word. The podcast explores wisdom and poetry literature, specifically Ecclesiastes, and delves into the wisdom of Solomon and the sovereignty of God.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>87</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 8, 2026 - Ep 87-Grace for the Heart- Ecclesiastes 3:14-15</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 7, 2026 - Ep 86 - Grace Revealed- John3:16-22]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The episode focuses on the importance of spending time with the Lord, the grace revealed in the Gospels, and the message of salvation through belief in Jesus. It emphasizes the significance of faith and the contrast between light and darkness.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">87dda83a-b94a-4df7-8210-11126f113912</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/369fade687fb264c780b4d99550a69948b6604ab6360444117f0c5f20585d1e4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4N2RkYTgzYS1iOTRhLTRkZjctODIxMC0xMTEyNmYxMTM5MTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkMjRjYmE1Y2JhOTEyMjg4Zjc3ZGM4L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC01X18xMy01MS0yMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="9905780" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/87dda83a-b94a-4df7-8210-11126f113912/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The episode focuses on the importance of spending time with the Lord, the grace revealed in the Gospels, and the message of salvation through belief in Jesus. It emphasizes the significance of faith and the contrast between light and darkness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:53</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>86</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 7, 2026 - Ep 86 - Grace Revealed- John3:16-22</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 6, 2026 - Ep 85- Grace in the Beginning - Leviticus 20:22-24]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project Podcast is a daily devotion podcast that encourages people to spend time in God's Word. Each day of the week focuses on a different section of the scripture, providing insights and encouragement for the listeners. The podcast emphasizes the importance of being set apart and following God's guidelines.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">17508337-9ad3-4daa-875a-f928864f867f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/105f6a373f66304dc9a64cfe240d2497abeba6e8533eb2f4e3b2a0135911422e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxNzUwODMzNy05YWQzLTRkYWEtODc1YS1mOTI4ODY0Zjg2N2YiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkMTlmZTM0MzgwYTcxZDljMDdlNjg0L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC01X18xLTMzLTU1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="11710737" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/17508337-9ad3-4daa-875a-f928864f867f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project Podcast is a daily devotion podcast that encourages people to spend time in God&apos;s Word. Each day of the week focuses on a different section of the scripture, providing insights and encouragement for the listeners. The podcast emphasizes the importance of being set apart and following God&apos;s guidelines.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:08</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>85</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 6, 2026 - Ep 85- Grace in the Beginning - Leviticus 20:22-24</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 5, 2026 - Ep 84- Grace in the Abiding- Psalm 34:7-10]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project Podcast encourages listeners to be in the Word and experience the goodness of God's grace and love. Each day focuses on a different part of the scripture, providing insights and encouragement for a deeper relationship with God. The podcast emphasizes the importance of seeking and trusting in the Lord, and finding refuge in Him.</p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ba88255c-ae05-498a-851e-acd0fcf8ec48</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c3196a7040abd4ef9a70fb71cbd6734554d2fd72610c6cc1417de95f833e2506/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiYTg4MjU1Yy1hZTA1LTQ5OGEtODUxZS1hY2QwZmNmOGVjNDgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkMTJmZTQ5MTU0Y2I1MmMxOGZmYjFiL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC00X18xNy0zNi00Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="8947818" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/ba88255c-ae05-498a-851e-acd0fcf8ec48/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project Podcast encourages listeners to be in the Word and experience the goodness of God&apos;s grace and love. Each day focuses on a different part of the scripture, providing insights and encouragement for a deeper relationship with God. The podcast emphasizes the importance of seeking and trusting in the Lord, and finding refuge in Him.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>84</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 5, 2026 - Ep 84- Grace in the Abiding- Psalm 34:7-10</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 4, 2026 - Ep 83- Grace in the Remembering - Judges 2:16-18]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is a platform for encouraging people to engage with God's word and return to their first love for Him. The podcast explores different sections of scripture based on the day of the week, providing insights and reflections on the Old Testament history, grace, and God's faithfulness.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Encouragement to engage with God's word</li><li>Reflection on God's grace and faithfulness</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6121dbe6-7de0-409c-a9aa-1976e2b29df5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/81252b06243926f42e1ccfe8e02be22c8007def4a86814f6b495c605480439a9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2MTIxZGJlNi03ZGUwLTQwOWMtYTlhYS0xOTc2ZTJiMjlkZjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkMDVhZGJkN2U3NDgyMDg3NTQwMmU5L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC00X18yLTI3LTcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="10244327" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/6121dbe6-7de0-409c-a9aa-1976e2b29df5/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is a platform for encouraging people to engage with God&apos;s word and return to their first love for Him. The podcast explores different sections of scripture based on the day of the week, providing insights and reflections on the Old Testament history, grace, and God&apos;s faithfulness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Encouragement to engage with God&apos;s word&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reflection on God&apos;s grace and faithfulness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:07</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>83</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 4, 2026 - Ep 83- Grace in the Remembering - Judges 2:16-18</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 3, 2026- Ep 82- Grace in the Waiting - Amos 5:4]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project Podcast is introduced, focusing on daily devotionals and exploring different types of biblical literature. The episode delves into the book of Amos, highlighting Amos' message to the Northern Kingdom of Israel and God's grace and call to seek Him for true life.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Exploring different types of biblical literature</li><li>Understanding Amos' message to the Northern Kingdom of Israel and God's call to seek Him for true life</li></ul><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">89e6b0cd-d318-4913-9362-aa87b74bf8af</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d0b3656120b7590eda0843ffd6db77ee0404c2d22852f4534a5bbb6ae7e24530/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4OWU2YjBjZC1kMzE4LTQ5MTMtOTM2Mi1hYTg3Yjc0YmY4YWYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljZTY4YmE3NzA3NmYxZTc3ODM2YWVkL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yX18xNS0xLTQ2Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="11759011" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/89e6b0cd-d318-4913-9362-aa87b74bf8af/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project Podcast is introduced, focusing on daily devotionals and exploring different types of biblical literature. The episode delves into the book of Amos, highlighting Amos&apos; message to the Northern Kingdom of Israel and God&apos;s grace and call to seek Him for true life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Exploring different types of biblical literature&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Understanding Amos&apos; message to the Northern Kingdom of Israel and God&apos;s call to seek Him for true life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:10</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>82</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 3, 2026- Ep 82- Grace in the Waiting - Amos 5:4</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 2, 2026 - Ep 81- Grace for the Journey - 2 John 5-6]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode explores the central theme of love and the importance of being in God's word. It begins with an introduction and purpose of the podcast, followed by an exploration of the letters in Scripture, focusing on the letter of 2 John and the commandment of love. The episode concludes with a discussion on the nature of love and its significance in the context of faith and spirituality.</p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">66e76d5e-83a2-4e1b-b40c-c095b12614b4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/aeb604750348b8c7bdf745fc55a71482ac21b730421db583bbe9eb7b10fb9156/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2NmU3NmQ1ZS04M2EyLTRlMWItYjQwYy1jMDk1YjEyNjE0YjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljZGE0Mjk4NzliMTc2NmZkZmNlNWQ5L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yX18xLTMtNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="12044268" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/66e76d5e-83a2-4e1b-b40c-c095b12614b4/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode explores the central theme of love and the importance of being in God&apos;s word. It begins with an introduction and purpose of the podcast, followed by an exploration of the letters in Scripture, focusing on the letter of 2 John and the commandment of love. The episode concludes with a discussion on the nature of love and its significance in the context of faith and spirituality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:22</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 2, 2026 - Ep 81- Grace for the Journey - 2 John 5-6</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 1, 2026 - Ep 80- Grace for the Heart- Proverbs 16:1-6]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is introduced with a focus on returning to our first love and the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom. The exploration of wisdom and poetry literature in the bible and the significance of the heart's plans are discussed in detail, emphasizing the importance of aligning our hearts with God's will.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ca6a33aa-aaf6-4f3f-93cc-431ff04f0522</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d7d9a7961e922549dd153162796397e336e47a92cb318310a1e717642659b2a4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjYTZhMzNhYS1hYWY2LTRmM2YtOTNjYy00MzFmZjA0ZjA1MjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljYzY4M2Y1NjE0NTlmOGY2YTEwZWQzL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xX18yLTM1LTExLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="10569081" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/ca6a33aa-aaf6-4f3f-93cc-431ff04f0522/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is introduced with a focus on returning to our first love and the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom. The exploration of wisdom and poetry literature in the bible and the significance of the heart&apos;s plans are discussed in detail, emphasizing the importance of aligning our hearts with God&apos;s will.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>80</itunes:episode><itunes:title>April 1, 2026 - Ep 80- Grace for the Heart- Proverbs 16:1-6</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 31, 2026 - Ep79- Grace Revealed- Luke 4:40-44]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is introduced as a daily reflection on God's word, with a focus on Tuesdays, on grace revealed in the Gospels. The host explores the purpose of Jesus's coming and calls for acceptance and salvation through faith.</p><p> </p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fc0ad0d7-43ca-4c0b-aebf-7eab4da9f0fb</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9c21f28335d5151a1e72911d4db3eb0c6f66b9150ab77f70ffee83eebdd4f580/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmYzBhZDBkNy00M2NhLTRjMGItYWViZi03ZWFiNGRhOWYwZmIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljYjNiNDM3MjMxNmY4NzdmNTliNTM5L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0zMV9fNS0xMC01OS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="10959664" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/fc0ad0d7-43ca-4c0b-aebf-7eab4da9f0fb/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is introduced as a daily reflection on God&apos;s word, with a focus on Tuesdays, on grace revealed in the Gospels. The host explores the purpose of Jesus&apos;s coming and calls for acceptance and salvation through faith.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>79</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 31, 2026 - Ep79- Grace Revealed- Luke 4:40-44</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 30, 2026- Ep 78- Grace for in the Beginnings- Exodus 4:10-12]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Jori Shaffer introduces the First Love Project and discusses the exploration of the law in Exodus. The conversation delves into Moses' excuses and God's grace, emphasizing the importance of obedience and trust in God's plan.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d337f04e-1853-4c90-9626-90619837b9a5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/eda9b1078d6922cfb685a520823a61fc51c2095896f48b0cbf83fe7e93b85a76/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkMzM3ZjA0ZS0xODUzLTRjOTAtOTYyNi05MDYxOTgzN2I5YTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljOWIxZDkxZDZmMzg0ZmU2NmUzMjJkL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0zMF9fMS0xMi0yNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="7433761" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/d337f04e-1853-4c90-9626-90619837b9a5/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori Shaffer introduces the First Love Project and discusses the exploration of the law in Exodus. The conversation delves into Moses&apos; excuses and God&apos;s grace, emphasizing the importance of obedience and trust in God&apos;s plan.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:05:10</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>78</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 30, 2026- Ep 78- Grace for in the Beginnings- Exodus 4:10-12</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 29, 2026 - Ep77- Grace in the Resting- Psalm 34:4-6]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The episode focuses on the exploration of Psalm 34 and its significance in understanding God's grace and mercy. It emphasizes the importance of seeking the Lord and finding refuge in Him, as well as the assurance of salvation through faith.</p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f423befa-dc5c-4f2d-b397-ce52fc5d7530</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/65493e3be96b24eaee59aa1ca1a851f25f36acaf9145e06845ceb4006690e628/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmNDIzYmVmYS1kYzVjLTRmMmQtYjM5Ny1jZTUyZmM1ZDc1MzAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljODliY2VhNWMxODI1MjRlY2VhZGYzL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yOV9fNS0yNi02Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="12233604" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/f423befa-dc5c-4f2d-b397-ce52fc5d7530/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The episode focuses on the exploration of Psalm 34 and its significance in understanding God&apos;s grace and mercy. It emphasizes the importance of seeking the Lord and finding refuge in Him, as well as the assurance of salvation through faith.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>77</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 29, 2026 - Ep77- Grace in the Resting- Psalm 34:4-6</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 28, 2026 - Ep 76 - Grace in the Remembering - Joshua 2:1-11]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Jori Shaffer welcomes listeners to the First Love Project podcast and discusses the exploration of Old Testament history, specifically focusing on the book of Joshua. The conversation delves into the account of Joshua sending spies to Jericho and highlights the grace in remembering God's actions. The chapter concludes with a discussion on Rahab's recognition of God's power and her holy reverence for God.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">884e8b48-9d18-4456-b4aa-0c88c3ff64ec</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a0a62ed147e9960f4a9d2b471052dc59d28caf97f088dcb1ec33484458e26147/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4ODRlOGI0OC05ZDE4LTQ0NTYtYjRhYS0wYzg4YzNmZjY0ZWMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljNjZmNTJiNjNkN2YyZWRiMzgwMDEwL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yN19fMTItNTEtNDYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="10605444" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/884e8b48-9d18-4456-b4aa-0c88c3ff64ec/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori Shaffer welcomes listeners to the First Love Project podcast and discusses the exploration of Old Testament history, specifically focusing on the book of Joshua. The conversation delves into the account of Joshua sending spies to Jericho and highlights the grace in remembering God&apos;s actions. The chapter concludes with a discussion on Rahab&apos;s recognition of God&apos;s power and her holy reverence for God.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:22</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>76</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 28, 2026 - Ep 76 - Grace in the Remembering - Joshua 2:1-11</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 27, 2026 - Ep 75 - Grace in the Waiting- Daniel 2:17-23]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode begins with an introduction and overview of the First Love Project. It then delves into an exploration of the Book of Daniel, focusing on King Nebuchadnezzar's dream and Daniel's seeking and receiving of God's guidance. The episode emphasizes the importance of waiting on God and trusting in His faithfulness.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f867bb38-e050-424f-b5c5-b4b653f5eec9</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e12eebfccc45157e721cadbd1a1cb21514cc099149e1136cec481c84a0e5a722/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmODY3YmIzOC1lMDUwLTQyNGYtYjVjNS1iNGI2NTNmNWVlYzkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljNWYxYjA4MDMwZmQ3NDYzYjlkNmU1L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yN19fMy01NS00NC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="9812366" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/f867bb38-e050-424f-b5c5-b4b653f5eec9/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode begins with an introduction and overview of the First Love Project. It then delves into an exploration of the Book of Daniel, focusing on King Nebuchadnezzar&apos;s dream and Daniel&apos;s seeking and receiving of God&apos;s guidance. The episode emphasizes the importance of waiting on God and trusting in His faithfulness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:49</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>75</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 27, 2026 - Ep 75 - Grace in the Waiting- Daniel 2:17-23</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 26, 2026 - Ep 74 - Grace for the Journey-Ephesians 1:3]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation explores the concept of grace in the scriptures, focusing on the letters and specifically on Paul's letter to the Ephesians. It delves into the blessings and spiritual insights found in Christ, emphasizing the significance of understanding and applying these teachings in daily life.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3390fa83-cfa4-480e-b8ac-ea256f6bd7b2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a3ec70598b5e172ee347dedae5615b159628740e52110d0e595492b0db86d89a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzMzkwZmE4My1jZmE0LTQ4MGUtYjhhYy1lYTI1NmY2YmQ3YjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljM2NiNzJhMDI2Mzc3NDNkNmM2ZmEwL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yNV9fMTItNDgtMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="11686913" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/3390fa83-cfa4-480e-b8ac-ea256f6bd7b2/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores the concept of grace in the scriptures, focusing on the letters and specifically on Paul&apos;s letter to the Ephesians. It delves into the blessings and spiritual insights found in Christ, emphasizing the significance of understanding and applying these teachings in daily life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:07</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>74</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 26, 2026 - Ep 74 - Grace for the Journey-Ephesians 1:3</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 25, 2026- Ep 73- Grace for the Heart- Psalm 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode explores the wisdom and poetry literature in Scripture,  focusing on the Psalms as a source of comfort and guidance. It delves into the significance of the Psalms, the range of human emotions expressed, finding grace in the Psalms, God's love and salvation, and concludes with a message of encouragement and gratitude.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">548a5f6d-f88a-4b93-8566-c12e3efaf809</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8619d2648ef7b46b4c02e62b1204a761985a4185f8b0b89fc4b5061f68ab9a31/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NDhhNWY2ZC1mODhhLTRiOTMtODU2Ni1jMTJlM2VmYWY4MDkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljMjc4OTQ4ZGY1MGIzNDUyMDVlMjg4L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yNF9fMTItNDItMTIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="9464415" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/548a5f6d-f88a-4b93-8566-c12e3efaf809/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode explores the wisdom and poetry literature in Scripture,  focusing on the Psalms as a source of comfort and guidance. It delves into the significance of the Psalms, the range of human emotions expressed, finding grace in the Psalms, God&apos;s love and salvation, and concludes with a message of encouragement and gratitude.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:34</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>73</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 25, 2026- Ep 73- Grace for the Heart- Psalm 3</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 24, 2026- Ep 72 - Grace Revealed - Mark 4:10-13]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Jori  introduces the First Love Project podcast, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's story of grace. She delves into the purpose of parables and the significance of belief in the Lord Jesus. Additionally, she discusses the evident signs of Jesus' power and concludes with a message of gratitude and praise.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Understanding God's story of grace</li><li>The significance of belief in the Lord Jesus</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0374301b-03e2-4297-aa10-3b77f40282f3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2afa7b318b1fb2a66b09417b1d1da5fba401f1f073214105ba8092c7d97b5dea/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMzc0MzAxYi0wM2UyLTQyOTctYWExMC0zYjc3ZjQwMjgyZjMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljMWRhZGE5MmY4ZmQ5NjViZTE5YjU5L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yNF9fMS0yOS0xNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="10118312" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/0374301b-03e2-4297-aa10-3b77f40282f3/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori  introduces the First Love Project podcast, emphasizing the importance of understanding God&apos;s story of grace. She delves into the purpose of parables and the significance of belief in the Lord Jesus. Additionally, she discusses the evident signs of Jesus&apos; power and concludes with a message of gratitude and praise.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Understanding God&apos;s story of grace&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The significance of belief in the Lord Jesus&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:02</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:title>March 24, 2026- Ep 72 - Grace Revealed - Mark 4:10-13</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 23, 2026- Ep 71- Grace in the Beginnings- Genesis 6:5-8]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is a platform for exploring scripture and reflecting on God's love, grace, and mercy. Each episode delves into different sections of scripture, providing insights into the character of God and the relationship between humanity and divinity. T</p><ul><li>Exploring the Old Testament scriptures reveals the depth of God's grace and mercy.</li><li>God's love and forgiveness are evident throughout the Old Testament, demonstrating His desire for a restored relationship with humanity.</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">62456052-c7af-4ea8-84f5-89b5d461467f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3f341be1248e8dc5268fd08b33ae55a306427c8e5b2c409e1862480032d43c9e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2MjQ1NjA1Mi1jN2FmLTRlYTgtODRmNS04OWI1ZDQ2MTQ2N2YiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljMDdhMzI1NmQyYmU2NDZlZTIwNTVjL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yM19fMC0yNC0zNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="11812301" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/62456052-c7af-4ea8-84f5-89b5d461467f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is a platform for exploring scripture and reflecting on God&apos;s love, grace, and mercy. Each episode delves into different sections of scripture, providing insights into the character of God and the relationship between humanity and divinity. T&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Exploring the Old Testament scriptures reveals the depth of God&apos;s grace and mercy.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;God&apos;s love and forgiveness are evident throughout the Old Testament, demonstrating His desire for a restored relationship with humanity.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:title>March 23, 2026- Ep 71- Grace in the Beginnings- Genesis 6:5-8</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 22, 2026 - Ep 70- Grace in the Abiding - Psalm 34:1-3]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The episode introduces the First Love Project and its purpose, followed by an exploration of the Psalms and their significance. The subsequent chapters delve into the themes of blessing the Lord at all times, magnifying the Lord, exalting His name, and giving thanks and praise.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Psalms as a source of prayer and praise</li><li>Resting and abiding in the Lord</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">420f0b08-c632-4e3c-9907-19451fe9ea07</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e28c8f35a5d9a45487b5d73178136acc35172ec89db70f9d02d6b6c56c532caf/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0MjBmMGIwOC1jNjMyLTRlM2MtOTkwNy0xOTQ1MWZlOWVhMDciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliYmZmOWVhZThhOWQ1MDFlNDY1N2FkL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xOV9fMTQtNTItMzAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="12132667" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/420f0b08-c632-4e3c-9907-19451fe9ea07/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The episode introduces the First Love Project and its purpose, followed by an exploration of the Psalms and their significance. The subsequent chapters delve into the themes of blessing the Lord at all times, magnifying the Lord, exalting His name, and giving thanks and praise.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Psalms as a source of prayer and praise&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Resting and abiding in the Lord&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:25</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>70</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 22, 2026 - Ep 70- Grace in the Abiding - Psalm 34:1-3</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 21, 2026 - Ep 69 - Grace in the Remembering -Acts 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast focuses on returning to the first love by exploring God's grace and mercy in scripture. The host encourages listeners to remember God's faithfulness and shares insights from the book of Acts, emphasizing the significance of the day of Pentecost and the birth of the church. The episode concludes with a message of encouragement and the importance of sharing the good news.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d69cea21-770b-450e-b2c2-a641f9c60dda</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/90a710d47f782d9648c934e7c9ffb86c737cd0384380eb476145bc440f80cadf/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNjljZWEyMS03NzBiLTQ1MGUtYjJjMi1hNjQxZjljNjBkZGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliYmZkYjZlMmE4OTEwMzFhMWUwMDg1L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xOV9fMTQtNDQtMjIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="12397235" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/d69cea21-770b-450e-b2c2-a641f9c60dda/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast focuses on returning to the first love by exploring God&apos;s grace and mercy in scripture. The host encourages listeners to remember God&apos;s faithfulness and shares insights from the book of Acts, emphasizing the significance of the day of Pentecost and the birth of the church. The episode concludes with a message of encouragement and the importance of sharing the good news.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>69</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 21, 2026 - Ep 69 - Grace in the Remembering -Acts 2</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 20, 2026m-Ep 68 - Grace in the Waiting - Ezekiel 11:14-18]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project Podcast is an exploration of God's Word and character, encouraging listeners to return to their first love for God. The podcast delves into the book of Ezekiel, highlighting God's promise, grace, and faithfulness to the exiled Israelites, drawing parallels to trusting God in difficult times today.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3fece63e-56ce-45df-9e7d-63db942b7abf</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/01f1f637277dfb153678d1be71aefe4af85a65f9300a358b5872295a7bcf0d91/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzZmVjZTYzZS01NmNlLTQ1ZGYtOWU3ZC02M2RiOTQyYjdhYmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliYmZhMTA2MzZhMjNlMjlhY2FhYzc1L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xOV9fMTQtMjgtNDgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="13802205" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/3fece63e-56ce-45df-9e7d-63db942b7abf/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project Podcast is an exploration of God&apos;s Word and character, encouraging listeners to return to their first love for God. The podcast delves into the book of Ezekiel, highlighting God&apos;s promise, grace, and faithfulness to the exiled Israelites, drawing parallels to trusting God in difficult times today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:35</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>68</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 20, 2026m-Ep 68 - Grace in the Waiting - Ezekiel 11:14-18</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 19, 2026- Ep 67- Grace for the Journey- 1 John 1:5-10]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is introduced, focusing on daily reflections about God's grace and encouragement from scripture. Each day of the week is dedicated to a different type of scripture, with a specific theme. The episode delves into the book of 1 John, emphasizing the message of grace, confession, and forgiveness. It concludes with a message of thankfulness and praise for God's grace and mercy.</p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">95a3a65b-6e6e-4d07-8c1c-2788b6d3234d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a302c71bc90daee2f1cf5443d2deb2d3658689d9b61c0e1ed9c54f5001c2ec3a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NWEzYTY1Yi02ZTZlLTRkMDctOGMxYy0yNzg4YjZkMzIzNGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliYTkxMTMzY2FiYTMzOTFiODM5NmEyL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xOF9fMTItNDgtMzUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="10649957" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/95a3a65b-6e6e-4d07-8c1c-2788b6d3234d/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is introduced, focusing on daily reflections about God&apos;s grace and encouragement from scripture. Each day of the week is dedicated to a different type of scripture, with a specific theme. The episode delves into the book of 1 John, emphasizing the message of grace, confession, and forgiveness. It concludes with a message of thankfulness and praise for God&apos;s grace and mercy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>67</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 19, 2026- Ep 67- Grace for the Journey- 1 John 1:5-10</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 18, 2026 -  Ep 66- Grace for the Heart - Job 2:1-10]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast focuses on the importance of returning to God's Word and finding wisdom and comfort in scripture. It explores the character of God and the sovereignty of God in all situations, using the story of Job as an example.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4eeb012b-3295-4567-b102-aad529517bfc</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/69856e56fda41b77375f681f6991f35f2864c09faef710eea6b904facdd9e76c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0ZWViMDEyYi0zMjk1LTQ1NjctYjEwMi1hYWQ1Mjk1MTdiZmMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliOTNlNzlmMjk2YzA4NThiMmIyNzdjL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xN19fMTItNDMtNTMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="12840481" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/4eeb012b-3295-4567-b102-aad529517bfc/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast focuses on the importance of returning to God&apos;s Word and finding wisdom and comfort in scripture. It explores the character of God and the sovereignty of God in all situations, using the story of Job as an example.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>66</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 18, 2026 -  Ep 66- Grace for the Heart - Job 2:1-10</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 17, 2026- Ep 65-Grace Revealed- Matthew 3:13-17]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast explores different sections of scripture based on the day of the week. The host delves into God's character, the gospel, and the testimony of Jesus, emphasizing the grace revealed in the gospels and the significance of Jesus as the Son of God.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9b4bb813-e0fd-40f6-9ecd-ea818aa2b2d3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/31ea0c3f3370b51fb09fdf18d35264e49508d00f295c922351ba8755ca7f9f71/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5YjRiYjgxMy1lMGZkLTQwZjYtOWVjZC1lYTgxOGFhMmIyZDMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliN2VkZTEwZThhZjhhODE0OWE2MDg0L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xNl9fMTItNDctNDUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="10962172" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/9b4bb813-e0fd-40f6-9ecd-ea818aa2b2d3/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast explores different sections of scripture based on the day of the week. The host delves into God&apos;s character, the gospel, and the testimony of Jesus, emphasizing the grace revealed in the gospels and the significance of Jesus as the Son of God.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>65</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 17, 2026- Ep 65-Grace Revealed- Matthew 3:13-17</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 16, 2026- Ep 64-Grace in the Beginnings- Deuteronomy 4:1-8]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode begins with an introduction and welcome, followed by a discussion on grace in the Old Testament law and the importance of following God's word. The host emphasizes the significance of obedience and the testimony it brings, highlighting the grace and wisdom found in God's commandments.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e5cb62c4-9cfc-4f97-b270-f6a2af046d4c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b79b25765e075e6021de03031998ecef417dd9fd7fe0a9e0c79d485e0ed3116b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlNWNiNjJjNC05Y2ZjLTRmOTctYjI3MC1mNmEyYWYwNDZkNGMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliNjlkNjgxZjFmMWM2ZDM4MzIwMTRmL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xNV9fMTItNTItOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="13767723" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/e5cb62c4-9cfc-4f97-b270-f6a2af046d4c/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode begins with an introduction and welcome, followed by a discussion on grace in the Old Testament law and the importance of following God&apos;s word. The host emphasizes the significance of obedience and the testimony it brings, highlighting the grace and wisdom found in God&apos;s commandments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:34</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>64</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 16, 2026- Ep 64-Grace in the Beginnings- Deuteronomy 4:1-8</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 15, 2026 -Ep 63-Grace in the Abiding- Psalm 13:5-6]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast focuses on daily reflections on God's word and the character of God. It includes Sunday reflections on grace in the abiding, exploration of the Psalms, and a deep dive into David's heartfelt prayer in Psalm 13. The podcast also emphasizes the love of God and the importance of sharing the gospel message.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9f8e7eaa-92b9-40f7-b1a9-a396461cc378</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/356bf6e828c6ee0ba6b270271cdf20ca036379877d2cb99f047b72f88b260cbc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5ZjhlN2VhYS05MmI5LTQwZjctYjFhOS1hMzk2NDYxY2MzNzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliNWYyZDE5ZGE4Yjk3MzE3NzU2MWFkL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xNV9fMC00NC0xNy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="12785937" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/9f8e7eaa-92b9-40f7-b1a9-a396461cc378/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast focuses on daily reflections on God&apos;s word and the character of God. It includes Sunday reflections on grace in the abiding, exploration of the Psalms, and a deep dive into David&apos;s heartfelt prayer in Psalm 13. The podcast also emphasizes the love of God and the importance of sharing the gospel message.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:53</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>63</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 15, 2026 -Ep 63-Grace in the Abiding- Psalm 13:5-6</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 14, 2026 - Ep 62- Grace in The Remembering -Esther 4:14]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is a daily exploration of scripture, focusing on the goodness of God and His love for us. The host, Dr. Jori Shaffer, shares insights from different portions of scripture and discusses the story of Esther, highlighting themes of courage, purpose, and trust in God's plan.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ee5e09d5-a03f-45ed-ac81-f79a0699e392</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/67fe23e85d639a27f5f21e0d539e4664b014f455aca471efd30ea6e6e51c19e0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlZTVlMDlkNS1hMDNmLTQ1ZWQtYWM4MS1mNzlhMDY5OWUzOTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliNGFhYWVlNzA1MzhjYTcyM2QwMDJiL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xNF9fMS0yNC0xNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="13908784" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/ee5e09d5-a03f-45ed-ac81-f79a0699e392/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is a daily exploration of scripture, focusing on the goodness of God and His love for us. The host, Dr. Jori Shaffer, shares insights from different portions of scripture and discusses the story of Esther, highlighting themes of courage, purpose, and trust in God&apos;s plan.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>62</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 14, 2026 - Ep 62- Grace in The Remembering -Esther 4:14</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 13, 2026- Ep 61 - Grace in the Waiting- Lamentations 3:19-23]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast, hosted by Dr. Jori Shaffer, aims to provide daily encouragement from Scripture and explore different parts of the Bible throughout the week. In this episode, the focus is on the book of Lamentations, particularly chapter 3, and the message of hope and encouragement it offers. The steadfast love of the Lord is emphasized as a source of comfort and assurance, encouraging listeners to trust in God's faithfulness.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0dbb7d69-34ee-4941-a45a-506fec41e813</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/63cc393bd973f0b64131c93ab9e15c2cbea0ce823ba833e650bdb313603022f2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwZGJiN2Q2OS0zNGVlLTQ5NDEtYTQ1YS01MDZmZWM0MWU4MTMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliMmRkNjQyZDk1NWIwZjgxYzE1YWQ2L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xMl9fMTYtMzYtNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="9676321" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/0dbb7d69-34ee-4941-a45a-506fec41e813/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast, hosted by Dr. Jori Shaffer, aims to provide daily encouragement from Scripture and explore different parts of the Bible throughout the week. In this episode, the focus is on the book of Lamentations, particularly chapter 3, and the message of hope and encouragement it offers. The steadfast love of the Lord is emphasized as a source of comfort and assurance, encouraging listeners to trust in God&apos;s faithfulness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:43</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>61</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 13, 2026- Ep 61 - Grace in the Waiting- Lamentations 3:19-23</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 12, 2026 - Ep 60- Grace for the Journey - Galatians 1:3]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is a daily devotion that encourages people to be in God's Word and explores the grace of God throughout scripture. The host delves into the importance of God's Word, explores Paul's letter to the Galatians, and emphasizes the significance of grace, peace, and salvation through Jesus Christ.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5ec3d114-e34e-45ae-8c9d-35f24890e892</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8536b9f77caa4a932f3189cb2e0f833404f049f378cf16b9f98bdc192e03013c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1ZWMzZDExNC1lMzRlLTQ1YWUtOGM5ZC0zNWYyNDg5MGU4OTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliMTU1N2ZmZjFhODBhMzVhOTFlMjhiL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xMV9fMTItNDMtNTgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="9378525" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/5ec3d114-e34e-45ae-8c9d-35f24890e892/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is a daily devotion that encourages people to be in God&apos;s Word and explores the grace of God throughout scripture. The host delves into the importance of God&apos;s Word, explores Paul&apos;s letter to the Galatians, and emphasizes the significance of grace, peace, and salvation through Jesus Christ.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>60</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 12, 2026 - Ep 60- Grace for the Journey - Galatians 1:3</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 11, 2026- Ep 59- Grace for the Heart- Proverbs  4:23]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast focuses on daily devotionals and the study of scripture. The podcast delves into the wisdom and poetry literature of the Bible, particularly the book of Proverbs, emphasizing the importance of guarding the heart and living in alignment with God's truth.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f5129b43-2669-477c-ae3c-72d57006b342</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/cc9a9f4f5aa2a25c6b6b48c3626dc5f071fef7d92653fa6dd9b4b181e89b2ebb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmNTEyOWI0My0yNjY5LTQ3N2MtYWUzYy03MmQ1NzAwNmIzNDIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliMGQ2NTlhYjViNDk0N2YxNTIzNmY1L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xMV9fMy00MS0yOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="12880605" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/f5129b43-2669-477c-ae3c-72d57006b342/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast focuses on daily devotionals and the study of scripture. The podcast delves into the wisdom and poetry literature of the Bible, particularly the book of Proverbs, emphasizing the importance of guarding the heart and living in alignment with God&apos;s truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:57</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>59</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 11, 2026- Ep 59- Grace for the Heart- Proverbs  4:23</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 10, 2026- Ep 58- Grace Revealed- John 3:14-15]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is introduced, emphasizing the purpose of sharing daily reflections and encouraging people to be in the word. The episode explores the Gospels and the grace revealed in them, focusing on the Gospel of John and the encounter between Nicodemus and Jesus. The significance of the Son of Man being lifted up and the good news of the gospel are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of faith and grace in salvation.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8b2f880e-8cdf-4f1d-9a4e-b3a4939f0557</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7efc0044b4d07769edd48634a729eb4433279327719b6a1db7b3d03cd2d14427/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4YjJmODgwZS04Y2RmLTRmMWQtOWE0ZS1iM2E0OTM5ZjA1NTciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhZjY0ZDBhOTk5NGFjOTUzYzM1NjBmL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xMF9fMS0yNC00OC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="12664311" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/8b2f880e-8cdf-4f1d-9a4e-b3a4939f0557/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is introduced, emphasizing the purpose of sharing daily reflections and encouraging people to be in the word. The episode explores the Gospels and the grace revealed in them, focusing on the Gospel of John and the encounter between Nicodemus and Jesus. The significance of the Son of Man being lifted up and the good news of the gospel are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of faith and grace in salvation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:48</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>58</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 10, 2026- Ep 58- Grace Revealed- John 3:14-15</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 9, 2026- Ep 57-Grace in the Beginning- Numbers 11:18-23]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Jori shares insights from the Old Testament, emphasizing God's grace, provision, and the lessons we can learn from the OT accounts. The podcast explores the Old Testament law and the grace of God in the wilderness, highlighting the consequences and grace in God's provision.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">49219af3-6fcf-4bbd-a36f-09a5a1da1260</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ceec345097f69f305b96cb1bc9c62ab01a1b6c25806e811898f8315c2add9e55/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0OTIxOWFmMy02ZmNmLTRiYmQtYTM2Zi0wOWE1YTFkYTEyNjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhZGZhZGEwMjUzNjE5ODU3YmRlMzc3L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy04X18yMy00MC0yNi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="13728226" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/49219af3-6fcf-4bbd-a36f-09a5a1da1260/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori shares insights from the Old Testament, emphasizing God&apos;s grace, provision, and the lessons we can learn from the OT accounts. The podcast explores the Old Testament law and the grace of God in the wilderness, highlighting the consequences and grace in God&apos;s provision.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:32</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 9, 2026- Ep 57-Grace in the Beginning- Numbers 11:18-23</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 8, 2026- Ep 56- Grace in the Abiding- Psalm 13:3-4]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The episode begins with an introduction to the First Love Project, a daily devotional reflection on God's grace and character in scripture. It then delves into the exploration of different genres of scripture, the range of human emotion in Psalms, and an analysis of Psalm 13:3-4. The conversation further discusses David's cry to God, God's light in despair, and the ultimate victory in faith.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d813a40e-b53c-4d56-b155-93cd55547ca3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/cded24d0d2f10456f7ec67182faaeddd7f7c869be2341a39fe5c07d881a02b5e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkODEzYTQwZS1iNTNjLTRkNTYtYjE1NS05M2NkNTU1NDdjYTMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhYzMwMTk1ZWEwMjA5YzdkMTkxYTFlL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy03X18xNS0zLTUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="11965274" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/d813a40e-b53c-4d56-b155-93cd55547ca3/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The episode begins with an introduction to the First Love Project, a daily devotional reflection on God&apos;s grace and character in scripture. It then delves into the exploration of different genres of scripture, the range of human emotion in Psalms, and an analysis of Psalm 13:3-4. The conversation further discusses David&apos;s cry to God, God&apos;s light in despair, and the ultimate victory in faith.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:19</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>56</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 8, 2026- Ep 56- Grace in the Abiding- Psalm 13:3-4</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 7, 2026 - Ep 55 - Grace in the Remembering - Nehemiah 1:5-11]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode explores the theme of grace and God's faithfulness through the lens of scripture. It begins with an introduction to the daily devotion and then delves into the character of God as revealed in scripture. The exploration of history in scripture leads to a discussion on the exile and return, followed by an analysis of Nehemiah's prayer. The episode concludes with a reflection on grace in remembering and the faithfulness of God.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9bea25c4-917f-4dac-9331-0518442fd0bb</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/60476565bf51b8bbfffb042bf4c8febec33ddc38ac79ce66b82a376cef4ca65e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5YmVhMjVjNC05MTdmLTRkYWMtOTMzMS0wNTE4NDQyZmQwYmIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhYjc4OWE4NGFjMWRiZTk5MjNjM2NkL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy03X18yLTAtMTAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="14333222" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/9bea25c4-917f-4dac-9331-0518442fd0bb/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode explores the theme of grace and God&apos;s faithfulness through the lens of scripture. It begins with an introduction to the daily devotion and then delves into the character of God as revealed in scripture. The exploration of history in scripture leads to a discussion on the exile and return, followed by an analysis of Nehemiah&apos;s prayer. The episode concludes with a reflection on grace in remembering and the faithfulness of God.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:57</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 7, 2026 - Ep 55 - Grace in the Remembering - Nehemiah 1:5-11</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 6, 2026 - Ep 54 - Grace in the Waiting- Revelation 1:1-3]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast explores the theme of grace in the context of scripture, emphasizing the importance of understanding and believing in God's word. The host, Dr. Jorie Schaefer, delves into the book of Revelation, highlighting the grace and blessings associated with reading, hearing, and keeping the words of prophecy especially as found in Revelation. The podcast encourages listeners to be ready for the nearness of God's timing and to trust in the truth of the gospel.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ca229fc7-1cd8-47df-88f4-5d15cd061208</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ac490ea826dfd0a08f70d2584ce2f9e98dfd11a34b48f6bbaffb91a1ae443371/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjYTIyOWZjNy0xY2Q4LTQ3ZGYtODhmNC01ZDE1Y2QwNjEyMDgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhOWIzYWUxOTZiNDBkZjA2ZGJmNzc5L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy01X18xNy00Ny00Mi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="13907530" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/ca229fc7-1cd8-47df-88f4-5d15cd061208/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast explores the theme of grace in the context of scripture, emphasizing the importance of understanding and believing in God&apos;s word. The host, Dr. Jorie Schaefer, delves into the book of Revelation, highlighting the grace and blessings associated with reading, hearing, and keeping the words of prophecy especially as found in Revelation. The podcast encourages listeners to be ready for the nearness of God&apos;s timing and to trust in the truth of the gospel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 6, 2026 - Ep 54 - Grace in the Waiting- Revelation 1:1-3</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 5, 2026- Ep 53- Grace for the Journey - 2 Peter 1:3]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is a daily devotional series that explores God's grace and goodness through the pages of scripture. Each episode focuses on a specific theme or passage, providing encouragement and insight for the journey of faith.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7457d973-84dd-46d8-a949-099b9d258f75</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/11fef9de87c2771f73c1a58b2cc23ff50d1372af0ad081474fb9b081cbecb2ab/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3NDU3ZDk3My04NGRkLTQ2ZDgtYTk0OS0wOTliOWQyNThmNzUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhOGM3OGVhNjdkZmUzZDM0ZGRkNzkyL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy01X18xLTAtMTQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="11269372" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/7457d973-84dd-46d8-a949-099b9d258f75/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is a daily devotional series that explores God&apos;s grace and goodness through the pages of scripture. Each episode focuses on a specific theme or passage, providing encouragement and insight for the journey of faith.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>53</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 5, 2026- Ep 53- Grace for the Journey - 2 Peter 1:3</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 4, 2026 - Ep 52 - Grace for the Heart- Psalm 66:16-20]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation explores the importance of abiding in God and the role of the Psalms as a source of comfort and guidance.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">35cf9872-d5e9-4e11-ad18-9916136cac60</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9be837c94e9dd2bae64f31bcc2cda90f332456b3596eb5e161311e6b81f839b5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzNWNmOTg3Mi1kNWU5LTRlMTEtYWQxOC05OTE2MTM2Y2FjNjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhNzhkMzJhNTEzMzA3MDliMjI5OTM3L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy00X18yLTM4LTU4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="12035491" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/episodes/35cf9872-d5e9-4e11-ad18-9916136cac60/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores the importance of abiding in God and the role of the Psalms as a source of comfort and guidance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:21</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>52</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 4, 2026 - Ep 52 - Grace for the Heart- Psalm 66:16-20</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 3, 2026- Ep 51- Grace Revealed - Luke 4:16-22]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode explores the theme of returning to one's first love and delves into the grace and character of God as revealed in the Scriptures, particularly in the Gospel of Luke. It highlights Jesus's ministry, his reading in the synagogue, and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1f4b1496-4a62-482e-a773-8f6b5f71ac3b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6006a34b2ac7130caad5a2beec259856e6bb0a15af6270a05c5daacfa07f7c8d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxZjRiMTQ5Ni00YTYyLTQ4MmUtYTc3My04ZjZiNWY3MWFjM2IiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhNjM1NzAyYzBiM2Q4MmI4MDQ3NjQ5L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0zX18yLTEyLTE2Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="12738290" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode explores the theme of returning to one&apos;s first love and delves into the grace and character of God as revealed in the Scriptures, particularly in the Gospel of Luke. It highlights Jesus&apos;s ministry, his reading in the synagogue, and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:title>March 3, 2026- Ep 51- Grace Revealed - Luke 4:16-22</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 2, 2026- Ep 50- Grace in the Beginning -Leviticus 19:9-18]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project Podcast encourages listeners to return to the one who loved us first by spending time in the WORD. Today's episode looks at grace  as seen in the OT Law.  It emphasizes the importance of understanding the law, the significance of Leviticus, and the concept of loving your neighbor. The podcast also highlights God's grace in giving examples and the fruit of the Spirit as it relates to caring for others.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b92e44be-0eb9-4b42-b5e7-2611d7f3651c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9091d8147cbdef7703045f8bc5eeceadd023ec104840a691ba343e6c620b0822/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiOTJlNDRiZS0wZWI5LTRiNDItYjVlNy0yNjExZDdmMzY1MWMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhNGI1NmQ2MDc2NWNkYjBiNGE3M2MzL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xX18yMi01My00OS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="14480552" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project Podcast encourages listeners to return to the one who loved us first by spending time in the WORD. Today&apos;s episode looks at grace  as seen in the OT Law.  It emphasizes the importance of understanding the law, the significance of Leviticus, and the concept of loving your neighbor. The podcast also highlights God&apos;s grace in giving examples and the fruit of the Spirit as it relates to caring for others.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:10:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 2, 2026- Ep 50- Grace in the Beginning -Leviticus 19:9-18</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 1, 2026- Ep 49- Grace in the Abiding - Psalm 13:1-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast explores Scripture, God's love, and the full range of human emotion in the Psalms. It delves into the concept of God as our Father, His knowledge of us, and the heart's cry in difficult times, emphasizing the importance of trusting God in difficult times and resting in His grace.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Resting in God's grace</li><li>The full range of human emotion in the Psalms</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">46e04da8-c9ac-4460-b18d-bdcbe4f2100c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fa6bbe5059f846d04100f869e7cbd4b2679acef7d2ec1562be4faadc4349df32/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0NmUwNGRhOC1jOWFjLTQ0NjAtYjE4ZC1iZGNiZTRmMjEwMGMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhMzk0ZjI4Mzg4ODg3NDllYzQ1ZjIxL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xX18yLTIyLTU4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="11698198" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast explores Scripture, God&apos;s love, and the full range of human emotion in the Psalms. It delves into the concept of God as our Father, His knowledge of us, and the heart&apos;s cry in difficult times, emphasizing the importance of trusting God in difficult times and resting in His grace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Resting in God&apos;s grace&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The full range of human emotion in the Psalms&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:07</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March 1, 2026- Ep 49- Grace in the Abiding - Psalm 13:1-2</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 28, 2026 - Ep 48- Grace in the Remembering - Ezra 1:1-3]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode explores the themes of God's faithfulness and grace in the remembering, as the host delves into the character of God, shares the podcast, discusses Old Testament history, and reflects on the book of Ezra and the fulfillment of God's promise through Cyrus. The episode emphasizes the grace and mercy of God in keeping His word, encouraging listeners to trust in His promises.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>God's faithfulness</li><li>Grace in the remembering</li></ul><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6fc1afc7-d588-4e52-ac71-3d3d4a905105</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/72bb753760370095bb9521da85eb47f6d89c62dec06fb2155ac4e96a74056ca0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2ZmMxYWZjNy1kNTg4LTRlNTItYWM3MS0zZDNkNGE5MDUxMDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhMGRlNTZkODhkMmRkMjUxODU2MTAzL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yN19fMC01OS0xOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="9656259" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode explores the themes of God&apos;s faithfulness and grace in the remembering, as the host delves into the character of God, shares the podcast, discusses Old Testament history, and reflects on the book of Ezra and the fulfillment of God&apos;s promise through Cyrus. The episode emphasizes the grace and mercy of God in keeping His word, encouraging listeners to trust in His promises.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;God&apos;s faithfulness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Grace in the remembering&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:42</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 28, 2026 - Ep 48- Grace in the Remembering - Ezra 1:1-3</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 27, 2026 -Ep 47 - Grace in the Waiting -Joel 2:12-13]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The 47th episode of the First Love Project podcast focuses on the theme of grace, mercy, and repentance as seen throughout the pages of scripture. </p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Grace and mercy are central themes throughout the pages of scripture.</li><li>Repentance involves returning to God with a godly sorrow and aligning one's thinking with God's ways.</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8225aa8d-44f5-4769-bd8e-a8472eb0e005</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9604b2a9f7f3b5093ad8cc7b85ae0c42368813765691852bad46c5f3265da0f9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4MjI1YWE4ZC00NGY1LTQ3NjktYmQ4ZS1hODQ3MmViMGUwMDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhMGRiMTA0Mjg2ZDlkMmNiYTcxMDYzL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yN19fMC00NS0yMC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="12629829" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The 47th episode of the First Love Project podcast focuses on the theme of grace, mercy, and repentance as seen throughout the pages of scripture. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Grace and mercy are central themes throughout the pages of scripture.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Repentance involves returning to God with a godly sorrow and aligning one&apos;s thinking with God&apos;s ways.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:46</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 27, 2026 -Ep 47 - Grace in the Waiting -Joel 2:12-13</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 26, 2026- Ep 46- Grace  for the Journey- 2 Corinthians 4:7-15]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is a daily devotional reflection on scripture, exploring God's grace and mercy. The host shares insights on different parts of scripture and the wonderful story of grace, mercy, forgiveness, and redemption found throughout. The format of the podcast is structured around different portions of scripture for each day of the week, providing a comprehensive exploration of God's grace in various contexts.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">30ef630c-1a40-4781-9140-6636a2371c04</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:57:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4607ce9b771ae1cbca11b9f2ffa1f4217961e54ed92abd79e47411b00b0d628f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzMGVmNjMwYy0xYTQwLTQ3ODEtOTE0MC02NjM2YTIzNzFjMDQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5ZjkxNzYwMTM0OGFkMGIyZWU1Mzg0L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yNl9fMS0xOS0yLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="15277392" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is a daily devotional reflection on scripture, exploring God&apos;s grace and mercy. The host shares insights on different parts of scripture and the wonderful story of grace, mercy, forgiveness, and redemption found throughout. The format of the podcast is structured around different portions of scripture for each day of the week, providing a comprehensive exploration of God&apos;s grace in various contexts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:10:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 26, 2026- Ep 46- Grace  for the Journey- 2 Corinthians 4:7-15</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 25, 2026- Ep 45- Grace for the Heart- Psalm 40:1-3]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast, hosted by Dr. Jorie Shae, explores different portions of scripture based on the day of the week, focusing on God's grace and wisdom. The podcast delves into the wisdom found in poetry literature and examines Psalm 40 as a source of grace for the heart.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4a267c7f-3242-4abb-b518-918b75bae503</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8efb13238c66b853318258f732ea45785cddd8a9a7a4b5071088b358fe07891d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0YTI2N2M3Zi0zMjQyLTRhYmItYjUxOC05MThiNzViYWU1MDMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5ZTc4YzYzYjExY2RkODNkZjg4ZmNkL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yNV9fNS0yMS0yNi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="10806064" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast, hosted by Dr. Jorie Shae, explores different portions of scripture based on the day of the week, focusing on God&apos;s grace and wisdom. The podcast delves into the wisdom found in poetry literature and examines Psalm 40 as a source of grace for the heart.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 25, 2026- Ep 45- Grace for the Heart- Psalm 40:1-3</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 24, 2026- Ep 44- Grace Revealed - Mark 1:38]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast explores God's grace in Scripture and delves into the significance of Jesus's earthly ministry. The host, Dr. Jori Shaffer, guides listeners through a journey of understanding and reflecting on the grace of God as revealed in the Bible, particularly through the accounts of Jesus's ministry.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">344c4f27-94a1-4ec6-aeca-3e7f0edcc5b8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4c55937290563dae5cbd7cdf0fb8b8538bb129ddd84229d0d3541b35cc1bd658/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzNDRjNGYyNy05NGExLTRlYzYtYWVjYS0zZTdmMGVkY2M1YjgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5ZDI2MjQ5ZGNlZTg2Y2QyN2I4MDQzL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yNF9fNS0xNi0zNi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="12626068" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast explores God&apos;s grace in Scripture and delves into the significance of Jesus&apos;s earthly ministry. The host, Dr. Jori Shaffer, guides listeners through a journey of understanding and reflecting on the grace of God as revealed in the Bible, particularly through the accounts of Jesus&apos;s ministry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:46</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 24, 2026- Ep 44- Grace Revealed - Mark 1:38</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 23, 2026- Ep 43- Grace Beginnings - Exodus 3:7-9]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project Podcast, is a daily devotion that explores the grace of God as revealed in scripture.  The episodes provide insights into the grace of God and encourage listeners to share and live out the teachings of the Bible. This summary highlights the themes of grace, daily devotion, and the exploration of Old Testament law and God's grace in deliverance.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2d9889cf-f507-4586-8b8e-3d1d508879ee</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/875a1c091583a98baad82dfc1d4d1cf324bbb2c688ea85416e186abf5afa1d42/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyZDk4ODljZi1mNTA3LTQ1ODYtOGI4ZS0zZDFkNTA4ODc5ZWUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5YmQxZjQ4ZWNmZWUyYjQ1NjUzZWViL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yM19fNS01LTgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="12212288" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project Podcast, is a daily devotion that explores the grace of God as revealed in scripture.  The episodes provide insights into the grace of God and encourage listeners to share and live out the teachings of the Bible. This summary highlights the themes of grace, daily devotion, and the exploration of Old Testament law and God&apos;s grace in deliverance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 23, 2026- Ep 43- Grace Beginnings - Exodus 3:7-9</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 22, 2026- Ep 42 - Grace in the Resting and Abiding- Psalm 23:6]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode explores different themes of scripture and the character of God's love for us, emphasizing the grace and focus on various aspects of the Bible. It delves into the 23rd Psalm, highlighting the care and provision of God as our shepherd, and concludes with a message of hope and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8e206275-fabe-41f0-a691-068bb50bd3fe</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/95b1e2e829f2eac85e69626cfff7816fdd590c5d0a89cb0feabff50e960e3b44/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4ZTIwNjI3NS1mYWJlLTQxZjAtYTY5MS0wNjhiYjUwYmQzZmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5OWRmYTdmMzdmMGRlZjUxY2VkMjVjL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yMV9fMTctMzktMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="12006652" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode explores different themes of scripture and the character of God&apos;s love for us, emphasizing the grace and focus on various aspects of the Bible. It delves into the 23rd Psalm, highlighting the care and provision of God as our shepherd, and concludes with a message of hope and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 22, 2026- Ep 42 - Grace in the Resting and Abiding- Psalm 23:6</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 21, 2026- EP 41- Grace in the Remembering- 1 Chronicles 7:1-12]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast explores God's grace throughout scripture, emphasizing the character of God and his love for his people. The podcast delves into the Old Testament history, God's promise to David, and the blessings and promises of God, encouraging listeners to give thanks and praise for God's character and blessings.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bd4815f5-39f4-4951-ac67-a39ced6f5b1a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/518af49dfd7b7f32e27fd2e21514d4ded2a6ff5d5ed2aad55558236e3adbfee0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiZDQ4MTVmNS0zOWY0LTQ5NTEtYWM2Ny1hMzljZWQ2ZjViMWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5OTQxZWJjZThiYjA3YzM5MThjNzIwL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yMV9fNi0yNi0zLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="12790326" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast explores God&apos;s grace throughout scripture, emphasizing the character of God and his love for his people. The podcast delves into the Old Testament history, God&apos;s promise to David, and the blessings and promises of God, encouraging listeners to give thanks and praise for God&apos;s character and blessings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:53</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 21, 2026- EP 41- Grace in the Remembering- 1 Chronicles 7:1-12</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 20, 2026- Ep 40- Grace in the Waiting- Hosea 1:10-11]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project Podcast explores God's character and grace through daily devotions, focusing on different sections of scripture each day of the week. The 40th episode delves into the books of prophecy, specifically the Old Testament book of Hosea, highlighting God's faithfulness and grace despite the unfaithfulness of His people.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>God's faithfulness and grace endure despite human unfaithfulness</li><li>The books of prophecy in the Old Testament reveal God's enduring love and the fulfillment of His promises in Jesus.</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">99ae541c-ac83-4629-a18f-da65bb12c1d8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fa37d4d14f740f82eea48f5be0010c83563341d25840e23ece999815005ed9db/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5OWFlNTQxYy1hYzgzLTQ2MjktYTE4Zi1kYTY1YmIxMmMxZDgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5NzM0MDU3NDk5NTY2Y2RiZTNiMTgzL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0xOV9fMTctMi0xMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="14074296" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project Podcast explores God&apos;s character and grace through daily devotions, focusing on different sections of scripture each day of the week. The 40th episode delves into the books of prophecy, specifically the Old Testament book of Hosea, highlighting God&apos;s faithfulness and grace despite the unfaithfulness of His people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;God&apos;s faithfulness and grace endure despite human unfaithfulness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The books of prophecy in the Old Testament reveal God&apos;s enduring love and the fulfillment of His promises in Jesus.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:46</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 20, 2026- Ep 40- Grace in the Waiting- Hosea 1:10-11</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 19, 2026- Ep 39- Grace for the Journey- 1 Peter 1:3-5]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is introduced, focusing on exploring the grace of God in the journey from Genesis to Revelation. The podcast delves into different sections of scripture throughout the week, providing encouragement and hope in difficult trials, and emphasizing the living hope through Christ.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Grace in the journey</li><li>Living hope through Christ</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2de4867d-a444-4a53-b62e-8ce4645afe3c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/48be0bb68d5764d0e1d6b728401ba2b57cef706dcd48501b594cb7e54e352787/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyZGU0ODY3ZC1hNDQ0LTRhNTMtYjYyZS04Y2U0NjQ1YWZlM2MiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5NTE4NTJjNGZmMjU0NmY3ZjYwOTA1L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0xOF9fMi0zOS0zMC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="13085614" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is introduced, focusing on exploring the grace of God in the journey from Genesis to Revelation. The podcast delves into different sections of scripture throughout the week, providing encouragement and hope in difficult trials, and emphasizing the living hope through Christ.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Grace in the journey&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Living hope through Christ&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:05</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:title>February 19, 2026- Ep 39- Grace for the Journey- 1 Peter 1:3-5</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 18, 2026- Ep 38- Grace for the Heart- Ecclesiastes 3:9-13]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is introduced, emphasizing the importance of daily devotion and the exploration of different types of Bible literature. The discussion delves into the wisdom and poetry literature, focusing on Ecclesiastes and the wisdom of King Solomon. The importance of God's wisdom, finding joy and purpose in God's plan, and the concept of eternal life and God's grace are highlighted as key themes throughout the conversation.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f7ebe8ae-9f99-4589-b3e0-5f264c6d1519</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0befe557c9859e16bd5eee0dac58dfe1da88e360637cfec4d3e2c47316a685ae/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmN2ViZThhZS05Zjk5LTQ1ODktYjNlMC01ZjI2NGM2ZDE1MTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5M2VkMmZlYTI1YTg5MjUyMWRkNTcyL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0xN19fNS0yMy0xMC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="13242975" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is introduced, emphasizing the importance of daily devotion and the exploration of different types of Bible literature. The discussion delves into the wisdom and poetry literature, focusing on Ecclesiastes and the wisdom of King Solomon. The importance of God&apos;s wisdom, finding joy and purpose in God&apos;s plan, and the concept of eternal life and God&apos;s grace are highlighted as key themes throughout the conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 18, 2026- Ep 38- Grace for the Heart- Ecclesiastes 3:9-13</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 17,2026-Ep 37- Grace Revealed- Matthew 3:11]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Jori Shaffer introduces the First Love Project podcast and shares her reflections. She encourages listeners to share the podcast and dives into a discussion about John the Baptist and the concept of grace revealed. The episode concludes with a reflection on baptism with the Holy Spirit and Fire.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">99bdef32-48ca-4be8-8649-f96c6b926935</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7ee041b543f11f329a30fb0fb0e99566a23882cc72173f4ee66d8fe4d7997587/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5OWJkZWYzMi00OGNhLTRiZTgtODY0OS1mOTZjNmI5MjY5MzUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5M2U5ZDk4M2FiN2M5ZTY4YTlhYTYyL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0xN19fNS04LTU3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="12395981" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori Shaffer introduces the First Love Project podcast and shares her reflections. She encourages listeners to share the podcast and dives into a discussion about John the Baptist and the concept of grace revealed. The episode concludes with a reflection on baptism with the Holy Spirit and Fire.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:36</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 17,2026-Ep 37- Grace Revealed- Matthew 3:11</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 16, 2026- Ep 36-Grace Beginnings - Genesis 3:21]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is introduced, focusing on daily devotions and encouragement through God's Word. The exploration of scripture, the fall of man, and God's grace are discussed, along with the symbolism of God's grace and the impact of Jesus's sacrifice.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Grace from the beginning</li><li>Symbolism of God's grace</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e92f5568-b5c0-4a16-8bbf-5f546a2f6358</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/900a7e81b747376e597e1bebf41b13963798f7b16cc08b11ae790d81a0104cba/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlOTJmNTU2OC1iNWMwLTRhMTYtOGJiZi01ZjU0NmEyZjYzNTgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5MjljYTRhMzNhMjkxNTc0NmFiYmYwL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0xNl9fNS0yNy0xNi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="10417989" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is introduced, focusing on daily devotions and encouragement through God&apos;s Word. The exploration of scripture, the fall of man, and God&apos;s grace are discussed, along with the symbolism of God&apos;s grace and the impact of Jesus&apos;s sacrifice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Grace from the beginning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Symbolism of God&apos;s grace&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:14</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 16, 2026- Ep 36-Grace Beginnings - Genesis 3:21</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 15, 2026-Ep 35 -Grace in the Resting - Psalm 23:5]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode begins with an introduction to the host and the purpose of the podcast. It then transitions to a discussion about the host's other podcast, 'A Word for This Day,' and the 'First Love Project.' The conversation then delves into an exploration of the 23rd Psalm, focusing on the theme of God as our shepherd and His abundant provision. The episode concludes with a message about trusting God completely and receiving His blessings.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Daily intentional closeness to God</li><li>God's provision and care</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9b6477bf-fbcc-4e9f-888e-b0787f51e9da</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/851f014fa1955305be6b47c80135cb6f0b7e9909f3aae8c04a04052b5ef6ac21/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5YjY0NzdiZi1mYmNjLTRlOWYtODg4ZS1iMDc4N2Y1MWU5ZGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4ZTZmODEzOGFmNWZkOTE1OGJlODZhL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0xM19fMS0yNS0zNy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="10626133" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode begins with an introduction to the host and the purpose of the podcast. It then transitions to a discussion about the host&apos;s other podcast, &apos;A Word for This Day,&apos; and the &apos;First Love Project.&apos; The conversation then delves into an exploration of the 23rd Psalm, focusing on the theme of God as our shepherd and His abundant provision. The episode concludes with a message about trusting God completely and receiving His blessings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Daily intentional closeness to God&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;God&apos;s provision and care&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:23</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 15, 2026-Ep 35 -Grace in the Resting - Psalm 23:5</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 14, 2026 - Ep 34 - Grace in the Remembering - 1 Kings 3:5-9]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is a journey through the pages of God's Word, encouraging listeners to return to their first love. The host explores different sections of scripture, emphasizing the importance of knowing God and His truth. The podcast delves into Old Testament history, Solomon's request for wisdom, and the significance of remembering God's faithfulness and trusting in His word.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3c4e21be-fef7-4476-a681-80761f62e3d2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7bc540e55c61b86155512822163cf03b58f8ad844b784a2d3bafda765f5a7f2b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzYzRlMjFiZS1mZWY3LTQ0NzYtYTY4MS04MDc2MWY2MmUzZDIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4ZTY4NzExMDczZDQxYTAwYzM3NjkwL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0xM19fMC01NS0yOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="11810420" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is a journey through the pages of God&apos;s Word, encouraging listeners to return to their first love. The host explores different sections of scripture, emphasizing the importance of knowing God and His truth. The podcast delves into Old Testament history, Solomon&apos;s request for wisdom, and the significance of remembering God&apos;s faithfulness and trusting in His word.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 14, 2026 - Ep 34 - Grace in the Remembering - 1 Kings 3:5-9</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 13, 2026 -Ep 33- Grace in the Waiting-Daniel 1:8-18]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project Podcast is a daily podcast that encourages listeners to return to the Lord through His Word. The purpose of the podcast is to strengthen faith and draw closer to God. The episode explores the theme of grace in the waiting, focusing on the story of Daniel and his faithful obedience. It emphasizes the importance of obedience and waiting faithfully for God's promises.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Faith in the waiting</li><li>Grace in obedience</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1d18dfe2-b414-40e9-b676-c994abaa5d4c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c2aae3102d4148e1395804ddef2c38e0b7fc9eb4753992e837ce8a6eed11ded2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxZDE4ZGZlMi1iNDE0LTQwZTktYjY3Ni1jOTk0YWJhYTVkNGMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4ZTE1Njk2ZDQ3YzY2NTJiMzQ3ZWZlL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0xMl9fMTktMS0xMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="13044236" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project Podcast is a daily podcast that encourages listeners to return to the Lord through His Word. The purpose of the podcast is to strengthen faith and draw closer to God. The episode explores the theme of grace in the waiting, focusing on the story of Daniel and his faithful obedience. It emphasizes the importance of obedience and waiting faithfully for God&apos;s promises.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Faith in the waiting&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Grace in obedience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 13, 2026 -Ep 33- Grace in the Waiting-Daniel 1:8-18</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 12, 2026- Ep 32 - Grace for the Journey- 1 Corinthians 3:4-11]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode explores the theme of returning to our first love and finding grace for the journey through an in-depth study of the letter of First Corinthians. It addresses the importance of following Jesus, the foundation of Christ, and the eternal significance of the gospel.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d344943d-f8e3-4b04-b8fa-4ef5d6e03ef0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c7a5ca13426cf7d75cf0f6d836102fcb58cf6a464ac2c45f5d64a4530a46d898/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkMzQ0OTQzZC1mOGUzLTRiMDQtYjhmYS00ZWY1ZDZlMDNlZjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4YmZmODA5Y2M0NjZiMjBiMzZmMTExL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0xMV9fNS0zLTEyLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="13607854" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode explores the theme of returning to our first love and finding grace for the journey through an in-depth study of the letter of First Corinthians. It addresses the importance of following Jesus, the foundation of Christ, and the eternal significance of the gospel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:27</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 12, 2026- Ep 32 - Grace for the Journey- 1 Corinthians 3:4-11</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 11, 2026 -Ep 31-Grace for the Heart- Proverbs 3:7-8]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast encourages listeners to return to their first love, which is God, and emphasizes the importance of the fear of the Lord as the beginning of knowledge. The conversation delves into exploring wisdom and poetry in Proverbs, trusting in the Lord with all your heart, and turning away from evil to find healing and refreshment.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">67a7d2f6-19ce-4e1a-bf9b-448daf4d5e59</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/747b73a8b0924e63db713bed231ea96e30b5d340f6e809949579b68028b9551b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2N2E3ZDJmNi0xOWNlLTRlMWEtYmY5Yi00NDhkYWY0ZDVlNTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4YjI4YWZkYjUyOGVmODk0OTgzYzViL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0xMF9fMTMtNDYtMzkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="12363380" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast encourages listeners to return to their first love, which is God, and emphasizes the importance of the fear of the Lord as the beginning of knowledge. The conversation delves into exploring wisdom and poetry in Proverbs, trusting in the Lord with all your heart, and turning away from evil to find healing and refreshment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:35</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 11, 2026 -Ep 31-Grace for the Heart- Proverbs 3:7-8</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 10, 2026 - Ep 30 - Grace Revealed -John 1:22-29]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Jori Shaffer introduces the First Love Project podcast and shares her vision for the podcast. She then delves into the exploration of the Gospels, focusing on the revelation of Jesus as the Lamb of God and the good news of the Gospel.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a837878a-bada-4c19-af3d-5732e770a588</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fbfca0097f72704e9a52057f05e9d5a554374768d8830b958f9feb9995ae21cb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhODM3ODc4YS1iYWRhLTRjMTktYWYzZC01NzMyZTc3MGE1ODgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4YTgxOWI0YjA5NmJlZjVkN2Q3ZTI1L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0xMF9fMS01My00Ny5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="13717568" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori Shaffer introduces the First Love Project podcast and shares her vision for the podcast. She then delves into the exploration of the Gospels, focusing on the revelation of Jesus as the Lamb of God and the good news of the Gospel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 10, 2026 - Ep 30 - Grace Revealed -John 1:22-29</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 9, 2026-Ep 29- Grace in the Beginnings- Deuteronomy 2:1-7]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Dr. Jori Shaffer delves into the exploration of God's grace in the Old Testament law, Moses' recounting of the people's journey, and the importance of trusting in God's provision and care. The discussion highlights the significance of understanding and acknowledging God's grace, as well as the timeless message of trust and reliance on God's faithfulness.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>God's grace in the Old Testament law</li><li>Moses' recounting of the people's journey and God's provision</li><li>Trusting in God's provision and care</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">faa5e41f-5325-49b7-bfb8-cadac5810cce</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b0a2ecc3eddbade530925ee0469431636000cc737d4674d7b2ed677d1e9d96ee/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmYWE1ZTQxZi01MzI1LTQ5YjctYmZiOC1jYWRhYzU4MTBjY2UiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4NzVlOTBlNTM0OGQyMjNjZWRkOWQyL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi03X18xNi00Ny0yOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="12017310" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Dr. Jori Shaffer delves into the exploration of God&apos;s grace in the Old Testament law, Moses&apos; recounting of the people&apos;s journey, and the importance of trusting in God&apos;s provision and care. The discussion highlights the significance of understanding and acknowledging God&apos;s grace, as well as the timeless message of trust and reliance on God&apos;s faithfulness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;God&apos;s grace in the Old Testament law&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Moses&apos; recounting of the people&apos;s journey and God&apos;s provision&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Trusting in God&apos;s provision and care&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:21</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 9, 2026-Ep 29- Grace in the Beginnings- Deuteronomy 2:1-7</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 8, 2026-Ep 28-Grace in the Resting-Psalm 23:4]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project Podcast is introduced as a daily devotional focusing on God's grace and love throughout scripture. The host explores the 23rd Psalm and the comforting presence of God in difficult times, emphasizing the assurance of God's love and care for those who trust in Him.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>God's grace and love throughout scripture</li><li>The comforting presence of God in difficult times</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c171acdf-1f3b-4d25-85ae-7644215db292</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/041af1378feca8174e83b3315430d7880818b83e8cf5c2b5602303ce2ed4d6d8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjMTcxYWNkZi0xZjNiLTRkMjUtODVhZS03NjQ0MjE1ZGIyOTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4NzViMDUyNmNiNTRmMWUxN2ZmM2QxL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi03X18xNi0zMi0yMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="11286926" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project Podcast is introduced as a daily devotional focusing on God&apos;s grace and love throughout scripture. The host explores the 23rd Psalm and the comforting presence of God in difficult times, emphasizing the assurance of God&apos;s love and care for those who trust in Him.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;God&apos;s grace and love throughout scripture&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The comforting presence of God in difficult times&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 8, 2026-Ep 28-Grace in the Resting-Psalm 23:4</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 7, 2026-Ep 27-Grace in the Remembering-1 Samuel 1:17-20]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode focuses on the importance of being in the Word of God and finding grace in the act of remembering. It encourages listeners to prioritize time in the Word, learn from the prophets, and draw inspiration from the story of Hannah's faith and waiting. The overarching theme is centered around finding strength and guidance through faith and scripture.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Be in the Word</li><li>Grace in the remembering</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">89d9d016-22a2-491a-a5fd-c41cc3418eff</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/14acab729c7df5bd16bbafe28941e1a0bf95cefb9bd4a60a921ac54d2d1bca32/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4OWQ5ZDAxNi0yMmEyLTQ5MWEtYTVmZC1jNDFjYzM0MThlZmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4NWU2MjNmYTJmNWYyNzU2NTJiMjYyL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi02X18xNC0xLTIzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="11701960" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode focuses on the importance of being in the Word of God and finding grace in the act of remembering. It encourages listeners to prioritize time in the Word, learn from the prophets, and draw inspiration from the story of Hannah&apos;s faith and waiting. The overarching theme is centered around finding strength and guidance through faith and scripture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Be in the Word&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Grace in the remembering&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:08</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 7, 2026-Ep 27-Grace in the Remembering-1 Samuel 1:17-20</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 6, 2026-Ep 26-Grace in the Waiting-Ezekiel 34:11-16]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation begins with an introduction to the First Love Project and its purpose. It then delves into the significance of biblical literacy, the message of hope in the book of Ezekiel, and God's promise to seek and rescue His sheep. The conversation concludes with the fulfillment of God's promise in Jesus, emphasizing His role as the good shepherd who laid down His life for humanity.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Biblical literacy is important</li><li>God's grace and love are evident throughout scripture</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">87aa1d38-e51b-4dba-9035-314ded4d7164</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/137452a5153908d6bb0f3583527afca960454b89a1724cc226141088e7e6195d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4N2FhMWQzOC1lNTFiLTRkYmEtOTAzNS0zMTRkZWQ0ZDcxNjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4NGE5ZGUwYmU4ZmNjODcxOTVlYzlhL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi01X18xNS0zMS01OC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="10801049" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation begins with an introduction to the First Love Project and its purpose. It then delves into the significance of biblical literacy, the message of hope in the book of Ezekiel, and God&apos;s promise to seek and rescue His sheep. The conversation concludes with the fulfillment of God&apos;s promise in Jesus, emphasizing His role as the good shepherd who laid down His life for humanity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Biblical literacy is important&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;God&apos;s grace and love are evident throughout scripture&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 6, 2026-Ep 26-Grace in the Waiting-Ezekiel 34:11-16</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 5, 2026-Ep 25-Grace for the Journey-James 4:6]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast explores scripture from Genesis to Revelation, encouraging a return to the first love of God. It provides practical guidelines for the Christian journey and emphasizes the gift of grace to the humble.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Exploring scripture from Genesis to Revelation</li><li>The gift of grace to the humble</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2e467eb4-5528-4a25-84dc-3eb859ad9296</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/997d0fa05db1e254482be470e8c4d8e257783d4b9a3e807829d04c3914633895/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyZTQ2N2ViNC01NTI4LTRhMjUtODRkYy0zZWI4NTlhZDkyOTYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4Mjk3NzQ2NDRhN2Y2MjQyM2ViMWU3L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi00X18xLTQ4LTUxLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="11623592" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast explores scripture from Genesis to Revelation, encouraging a return to the first love of God. It provides practical guidelines for the Christian journey and emphasizes the gift of grace to the humble.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Exploring scripture from Genesis to Revelation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The gift of grace to the humble&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:04</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 5, 2026-Ep 25-Grace for the Journey-James 4:6</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 4,2026-Ep 24-Grace for the Heart-Psalm 62:5-8]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The 24th episode of the First Love Project Podcast delves into the wisdom literature, specifically the Psalms, and emphasizes the importance of returning to God's Word for guidance and comfort. The episode focuses on Psalm 62, highlighting the themes of trust, refuge, and pouring out one's heart to God.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Return to God's Word for guidance and comfort</li><li>Trust in God as a refuge and pour out your heart to Him</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3eefa495-821e-4230-9393-5ac9e76cec5a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9dff2cf2434da9eac5d234a47d3436dc3a3c53a5a36e73deff7244a46f50c113/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzZWVmYTQ5NS04MjFlLTQyMzAtOTM5My01YWM5ZTc2Y2VjNWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4MDk5ODQ4NTA5ZTllNjRhMTJhZTQzL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yX18xMy0zMy04Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="4746331" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The 24th episode of the First Love Project Podcast delves into the wisdom literature, specifically the Psalms, and emphasizes the importance of returning to God&apos;s Word for guidance and comfort. The episode focuses on Psalm 62, highlighting the themes of trust, refuge, and pouring out one&apos;s heart to God.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Return to God&apos;s Word for guidance and comfort&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Trust in God as a refuge and pour out your heart to Him&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 4,2026-Ep 24-Grace for the Heart-Psalm 62:5-8</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 3,2026-Ep 23-Grace Revealed- Luke 1:26-38]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Jori Shaffer hosts the First Love Project, encouraging daily scripture reading and discussing the grace revealed in the Gospels. The conversation delves into the revelation of the Messiah and the significance of this revelation in the context of the Gospel of Luke.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Grace revealed</li><li>The revelation of the Messiah</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7307d005-375f-4eca-a091-feccfff7b504</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c705aa1707dd46b51a5bc16bdf227793ab66b12a8a3026c5284a202132282ac5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3MzA3ZDAwNS0zNzVmLTRlY2EtYTA5MS1mZWNjZmZmN2I1MDQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3ZmVjZDZkMjI0YzdmNGMwN2Q3NWNkL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yX18xLTE2LTIxLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="4798924" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori Shaffer hosts the First Love Project, encouraging daily scripture reading and discussing the grace revealed in the Gospels. The conversation delves into the revelation of the Messiah and the significance of this revelation in the context of the Gospel of Luke.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Grace revealed&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The revelation of the Messiah&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 3,2026-Ep 23-Grace Revealed- Luke 1:26-38</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 2, 2026-Ep 22-Grace Beginnings-Numbers 9:15-23]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Jori Shaffer welcomes listeners to the First Love Project podcast and emphasizes the importance of being intentional about spending time with God's Word. She discusses the Old Testament law and the grace of God, specifically focusing on Numbers chapter 9 and the guidance provided by God. Dr. Shaffer encourages listeners to trust in God's guidance and to seek wisdom through His Word and Holy Spirit.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>God's Word is truth</li><li>God gives us boundaries and guidance through His Word and Holy Spirit</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p><b>Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">101842f7-024c-4b9c-a94a-6cf31674b002</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7eab98af8dd163989728af871786f8743fdf65a763049e37ae38555861bde421/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxMDE4NDJmNy0wMjRjLTRiOWMtYTk0YS02Y2YzMTY3NGIwMDIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3Zjc3MTc2NjEzMzM0NDU3YjZiYzg0L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0xX18xNi01My01OS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="5485175" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori Shaffer welcomes listeners to the First Love Project podcast and emphasizes the importance of being intentional about spending time with God&apos;s Word. She discusses the Old Testament law and the grace of God, specifically focusing on Numbers chapter 9 and the guidance provided by God. Dr. Shaffer encourages listeners to trust in God&apos;s guidance and to seek wisdom through His Word and Holy Spirit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;God&apos;s Word is truth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;God gives us boundaries and guidance through His Word and Holy Spirit&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find links to Dr. Jori’s other podcast as well as social media channels here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February 2, 2026-Ep 22-Grace Beginnings-Numbers 9:15-23</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 1, 2026-Ep 21-Grace in Abiding-Psalm 23:3]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Jori Shaffer discusses the First Love Project, encouraging listeners to return to their first love and rest in God's grace. The conversation explores the themes of abiding in God, restoration, righteousness, and the work of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of following Him for His glory.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Returning to our first love</li><li>Resting in God's grace</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">433a3451-54db-4d78-8e66-3308ab2df667</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6c23a6ff5198f67e452e9a895242ac9a73205e60e9be66f96f3c8f20c41ff213/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0MzNhMzQ1MS01NGRiLTRkNzgtOGU2Ni0zMzA4YWIyZGY2NjciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3YmZiYTViYjNkOGQxZWQxOTNiYTZkL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0zMF9fMS0zMC0yOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="4223817" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori Shaffer discusses the First Love Project, encouraging listeners to return to their first love and rest in God&apos;s grace. The conversation explores the themes of abiding in God, restoration, righteousness, and the work of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of following Him for His glory.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Returning to our first love&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Resting in God&apos;s grace&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:title>February 1, 2026-Ep 21-Grace in Abiding-Psalm 23:3</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 31, 2026-Ep 20- Grace in the Remembering-Ruth 1:15-18]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The episode explores the importance of Old Testament history and living as an example, with a focus on the book of Ruth.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Importance of Old Testament History</li><li>Living as an Example</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">69358c1a-813c-4f80-9365-c65efd6d8292</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/26b633d8943937fdade57491a0dbcf0f0f6543c98ae7ce523fe275fc30bc5669/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2OTM1OGMxYS04MTNjLTRmODAtOTM2NS1jNjVlZmQ2ZDgyOTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3YmY4ZWI1ZmI4MzdmZGE0MWQyY2M4L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0zMF9fMS0xOC01MS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="4940414" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The episode explores the importance of Old Testament history and living as an example, with a focus on the book of Ruth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Importance of Old Testament History&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Living as an Example&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:09</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 31, 2026-Ep 20- Grace in the Remembering-Ruth 1:15-18</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 30,2026-Ep 19-Grace in the Waiting-Lamentations 3:21-22]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project is a devotional podcast that explores the scriptures and focuses on returning to our first love by seeing God's goodness, grace, and character. In this episode, the host delves into the books of prophecy, specifically focusing on the theme of grace in the waiting and the steadfast love of the Lord.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Returning to our first love involves recognizing the goodness, grace, and character of God.</li><li>The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, and His mercies never come to an end.</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">72179806-65ba-4224-a62b-866ff9b52655</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/051abde2232543817a8581ef1b938d5dd70766479d14d8f23c9498dcabe7ff43/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3MjE3OTgwNi02NWJhLTQyMjQtYTYyYi04NjZmZjliNTI2NTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3Yjc5MmRmMmRkY2VlMzc1ZGQxMTEzL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0yOV9fMTYtMTMtNDkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="5226188" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project is a devotional podcast that explores the scriptures and focuses on returning to our first love by seeing God&apos;s goodness, grace, and character. In this episode, the host delves into the books of prophecy, specifically focusing on the theme of grace in the waiting and the steadfast love of the Lord.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Returning to our first love involves recognizing the goodness, grace, and character of God.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, and His mercies never come to an end.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:43</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 30,2026-Ep 19-Grace in the Waiting-Lamentations 3:21-22</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 29,2026-Grace for the Journey-Episode 18-Hebrews 2:1]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of being in God's Word daily and explores the truth about Jesus and the gospel. It also delves into the book of Hebrews and provides encouragement to avoid drifting away from the truth.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Importance of being in God's Word daily</li><li>The truth about Jesus and the gospel</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">af82b210-3a5c-4b81-8d8d-fdbbda0597eb</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2c329b245ead63b2bba60611f79d79fc0c33369061c5e4a42b6db7e40a1e1f42/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhZjgyYjIxMC0zYTVjLTRiODEtOGQ4ZC1mZGJiZGEwNTk3ZWIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3OTYxOGYyZWEyN2VlM2IwMDJmMjg4L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0yOF9fMi04LTMxLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="5411503" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of being in God&apos;s Word daily and explores the truth about Jesus and the gospel. It also delves into the book of Hebrews and provides encouragement to avoid drifting away from the truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Importance of being in God&apos;s Word daily&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The truth about Jesus and the gospel&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:54</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 29,2026-Grace for the Journey-Episode 18-Hebrews 2:1</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 28, 2026-Grace For the Heart-Episode 17-Job 1:8]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast introduces the Wisdom and Poetry section, focusing on the book of Job and the theme of trusting God in difficult times. It emphasizes God's goodness and grace, encouraging listeners to trust Him completely and find hope in His character.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>God's goodness and grace</li><li>Trusting God in difficult times</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">57c94835-fc7f-49dc-a593-07f6835d934b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/192a0c672638e2088be1a131311d8d51653a3c73e86328288372e0b96aa82e96/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1N2M5NDgzNS1mYzdmLTQ5ZGMtYTU5My0wN2Y2ODM1ZDkzNGIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3OGIyYTU3M2I4MTYyZGFhMzE3Y2Q3L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0yN19fMTMtNDItMTIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="5349539" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast introduces the Wisdom and Poetry section, focusing on the book of Job and the theme of trusting God in difficult times. It emphasizes God&apos;s goodness and grace, encouraging listeners to trust Him completely and find hope in His character.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;God&apos;s goodness and grace&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Trusting God in difficult times&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:46</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 28, 2026-Grace For the Heart-Episode 17-Job 1:8</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 27,2026-Grace Revealed-Episode 16-Mark1:16-18]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Jori Shaffer Continues the First Love Project, a journey of returning to God's Word and exploring the gospels. She delves into the grace within the gospels, the ministry of Jesus, the call to discipleship, and how God equips those He calls and also the necessity of trusting Him. </p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Returning to God's Word is a journey of grace and discovery.</li><li>Following Jesus involves trust, obedience, and reliance on His equipping.</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b426bc64-0b5d-48ad-88dc-6c2d8e12ece1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/140c46c9ae1b29d964d3ab807f865df3f0694835727a68b9273248d942fa160e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiNDI2YmM2NC0wYjVkLTQ4YWQtODhkYy02YzJkOGUxMmVjZTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3NjEyZmY4MThkMGM3N2NhNmQ3YzAyL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0yNV9fMTMtNTYtMzAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="5074831" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori Shaffer Continues the First Love Project, a journey of returning to God&apos;s Word and exploring the gospels. She delves into the grace within the gospels, the ministry of Jesus, the call to discipleship, and how God equips those He calls and also the necessity of trusting Him. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Returning to God&apos;s Word is a journey of grace and discovery.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Following Jesus involves trust, obedience, and reliance on His equipping.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:48</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 27,2026-Grace Revealed-Episode 16-Mark1:16-18</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 26, 2026-Grace in the Beginning-Episode 15-Leviticus 19:1-5]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation explores the concept of holiness through faith and the importance of spending time with God. It delves into the book of Leviticus and highlights the character of God as well as the process of becoming holy through faith in Jesus.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f9604be0-70a8-478c-a34c-065ad819d92d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2a19c2f31a1e4b1794e432fd89d1e927f6dd5198172c92689f8e5e0f4d930225/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmOTYwNGJlMC03MGE4LTQ3OGMtYTM0Yy0wNjVhZDgxOWQ5MmQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3NWEyN2Y1ZWM2NmY4ZjE3OWExMGU3L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0yNV9fNS01Ni0zMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="4510228" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores the concept of holiness through faith and the importance of spending time with God. It delves into the book of Leviticus and highlights the character of God as well as the process of becoming holy through faith in Jesus.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:02</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 26, 2026-Grace in the Beginning-Episode 15-Leviticus 19:1-5</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 25,2026-Grace in the Resting-Episode 14-Psalm 23:2]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project Podcast, hosted by Dr. Jori Shaffer, explores different sections of scripture and the grace of God. The podcast delves into the concept of resting in the Lord and abiding in Him, with a focus on the 23rd Psalm and the care of the shepherd.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c3508329-50c0-4199-83ca-e4afee7fc70c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a76987e52158de83156f98a69c1dadf4c09dd24d448a85359114f4c498bf6f6e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjMzUwODMyOS01MGMwLTQxOTktODNjYS1lNGFmZWU3ZmM3MGMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3NTlkMTVkYWUwODA1NWUwMGNhYTk5L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0yNV9fNS0zMy0yNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="4550428" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project Podcast, hosted by Dr. Jori Shaffer, explores different sections of scripture and the grace of God. The podcast delves into the concept of resting in the Lord and abiding in Him, with a focus on the 23rd Psalm and the care of the shepherd.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:09</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 25,2026-Grace in the Resting-Episode 14-Psalm 23:2</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 23,2026-Grace in the Waiting-Episode 12-Jeremiah 31:1-3]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast focuses on encouraging believers to return to their first love through the Word of God, addressing biblical illiteracy and emphasizing God's everlasting love. The chapters cover themes of returning to first love, finding grace in waiting, the prophetic message of hope, and God's everlasting love.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">dc5edd69-340a-45be-b703-888944ad9dc8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0191583184bac4b35fb7f5f304175c5389cf09559a7be79b347a8461cf974e23/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkYzVlZGQ2OS0zNDBhLTQ1YmUtYjcwMy04ODg5NDRhZDlkYzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3MmNlZjczOTk2MzQ4OTdhYmY2NmJhL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0yM19fMi0yOS0yNy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="4408832" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast focuses on encouraging believers to return to their first love through the Word of God, addressing biblical illiteracy and emphasizing God&apos;s everlasting love. The chapters cover themes of returning to first love, finding grace in waiting, the prophetic message of hope, and God&apos;s everlasting love.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:42</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 23,2026-Grace in the Waiting-Episode 12-Jeremiah 31:1-3</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 24,2026-Grace in Remembering-Episode 13-Judges 2:1-5]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Jori Shaffer introduces the First Love Project podcast, emphasizing the goal of glorifying God and knowing Him through His Word. The importance of history in the Bible is highlighted, focusing on the grace and lessons found in the Old Testament. Lessons from Judges Chapter 2 are explored, emphasizing the consequences of disobedience and the faithfulness of God. The chapter concludes with a discussion on God's discipline and promises, encouraging listeners to seek forgiveness and follow Him faithfully.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Grace in remembering</li><li>Learning from history</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5a938056-c304-43b3-906d-146f0d3e7b43</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b4d7af3b547639a2f288906d20fc32a80c192a4e4f3b78baddac643ad389f62c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1YTkzODA1Ni1jMzA0LTQzYjMtOTA2ZC0xNDZmMGQzZTdiNDMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3MmNhNGQ5ODQzZjYzZTlkNWNhNDg0L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0yM19fMi05LTMzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="4336389" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori Shaffer introduces the First Love Project podcast, emphasizing the goal of glorifying God and knowing Him through His Word. The importance of history in the Bible is highlighted, focusing on the grace and lessons found in the Old Testament. Lessons from Judges Chapter 2 are explored, emphasizing the consequences of disobedience and the faithfulness of God. The chapter concludes with a discussion on God&apos;s discipline and promises, encouraging listeners to seek forgiveness and follow Him faithfully.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Grace in remembering&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learning from history&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:33</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 24,2026-Grace in Remembering-Episode 13-Judges 2:1-5</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 22,2026-Grace for the Journey-Episode 11-Romans 3:21-24]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Jori Shaffer introduces the First Love Project Podcast and discusses the purpose of the podcast. She then delves into an exploration of the Epistles, focusing on the Letter to the Romans and the concept of grace through faith. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the righteousness of God and justification by faith.</p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c060e84b-3079-4f30-adf2-3330f945b36e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ac4d1a061bef817b9d3fd72a1cccd5bc18781a1f86faffc1df5ef65af5e023e5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjMDYwZTg0Yi0zMDc5LTRmMzAtYWRmMi0zMzMwZjk0NWIzNmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2ZjA2YjFmYmNkN2QzMDkwNjc5Yzg3L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0yMF9fNS0zOC04Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="4103883" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori Shaffer introduces the First Love Project Podcast and discusses the purpose of the podcast. She then delves into an exploration of the Epistles, focusing on the Letter to the Romans and the concept of grace through faith. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the righteousness of God and justification by faith.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 22,2026-Grace for the Journey-Episode 11-Romans 3:21-24</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 21, 2026-Grace for the Heart-Episode 10-Proverbs 2:6-10]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project is a daily devotional podcast that encourages listeners to engage with God's Word throughout the day. The host emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom from God and spending time in His Word to gain understanding and guidance for life.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Seek wisdom from God</li><li>Spend time in God's Word</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f7e2d4e1-2b2c-4b92-9348-49aa4c0f2a4c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/981abe0ce77ef34c09705af9e52a0c33c44a7eca591d329b82648f19392fd92c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmN2UyZDRlMS0yYjJjLTRiOTItOTM0OC00OWFhNGMwZjJhNGMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2ZjAxNzA2NDdiYzg3OTVhNjhkNTVjL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0yMF9fNS0xNS00NC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="4471955" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project is a daily devotional podcast that encourages listeners to engage with God&apos;s Word throughout the day. The host emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom from God and spending time in His Word to gain understanding and guidance for life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Seek wisdom from God&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Spend time in God&apos;s Word&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:48</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 21, 2026-Grace for the Heart-Episode 10-Proverbs 2:6-10</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 20,2026-Grace Revealed-Episode 9-Matthew 1:23]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The episode begins with an introduction to the First Love Project and the daily devotion format. It then delves into the theme of grace revealed in the gospels, specifically focusing on the birth of Jesus and the concept of salvation through grace. The episode concludes with a discussion on the presence of God with us and the Great Commission.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a8f002a7-abbd-440b-b029-00c40b13da95</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b01daabd3b94ced5a7672a0fc903a02e68ffd8073593003a1da5c6ad67e7801a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhOGYwMDJhNy1hYmJkLTQ0MGItYjAyOS0wMGM0MGIxM2RhOTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2ZWYwOWJhMjAwODVmYmViOGVhNmY5L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0yMF9fNC0zLTU1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="3481739" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The episode begins with an introduction to the First Love Project and the daily devotion format. It then delves into the theme of grace revealed in the gospels, specifically focusing on the birth of Jesus and the concept of salvation through grace. The episode concludes with a discussion on the presence of God with us and the Great Commission.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:05:17</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 20,2026-Grace Revealed-Episode 9-Matthew 1:23</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 19, 2026-Grace Begins-Episode 8-Exodus 1:8-12]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast is introduced as a devotional project aimed at encouraging a return to one's first love. The host discusses the character of God and the importance of exploring the Old Testament law to understand God's grace. The conversation delves into the theme of oppression and God's grace in difficult times, emphasizing the trust and faithfulness of God.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">317af984-48a9-4371-b56b-395f2228595a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/08076ca566f0e8ac407b921836da4a8c3ee8aebc5a08eab95f27dd2d70e5fe74/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzMTdhZjk4NC00OGE5LTQzNzEtYjU2Yi0zOTVmMjIyODU5NWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2YmIxNzJlZWM2MzhhZjI2ODZlMjQ1L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0xN19fMTYtNTctMzgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="4031990" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast is introduced as a devotional project aimed at encouraging a return to one&apos;s first love. The host discusses the character of God and the importance of exploring the Old Testament law to understand God&apos;s grace. The conversation delves into the theme of oppression and God&apos;s grace in difficult times, emphasizing the trust and faithfulness of God.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:05:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 19, 2026-Grace Begins-Episode 8-Exodus 1:8-12</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 18, 2026 -Grace in the Resting-Episode 7-Psalm 23:1]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><p>In this episode of the First Love Project podcast, Dr. Jorie Schaefer emphasizes the importance of returning to our first love, God, and explores the comforting themes found in Psalm 23. She discusses the role of God as our shepherd, highlighting His provision, guidance, and the need for trust in Him. The episode encourages listeners to reflect on their relationship with God and to abide in His word.</p><p>Takeaways</p><p>This podcast encourages a return to our first love, God.</p><p>Psalm 23 is a source of comfort and guidance.</p><p>The Lord is depicted as our shepherd who provides for us.</p><p>Trusting in God means recognizing His provision in our lives.</p><p>God desires a right relationship with us through Jesus.</p><p>Resting in God is essential for spiritual growth.</p><p>The imagery of a shepherd is prevalent in scripture.</p><p>David's experience as a shepherd informs his understanding of God.</p><p>We should actively seek to know God's character through scripture.</p><p>Abiding in God's word is crucial for our faith journey.</p><p>Titles</p><p>Returning to Our First Love</p><p>The Comfort of Psalm 23</p><p></p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">850c7c18-0c86-4ce4-80ed-945191de79d9</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/52189971ed7eec9fd97638318a1cfd260fd95b9969f0445e2bea1e7c00042447/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4NTBjN2MxOC0wYzg2LTRjZTQtODBlZC05NDUxOTFkZTc5ZDkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2OTU4ZTU5YmIxMDM5Yzg4ZDQ4OWI0L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0xNV9fMjItMTUtMTcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="4014588" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the First Love Project podcast, Dr. Jorie Schaefer emphasizes the importance of returning to our first love, God, and explores the comforting themes found in Psalm 23. She discusses the role of God as our shepherd, highlighting His provision, guidance, and the need for trust in Him. The episode encourages listeners to reflect on their relationship with God and to abide in His word.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This podcast encourages a return to our first love, God.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Psalm 23 is a source of comfort and guidance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Lord is depicted as our shepherd who provides for us.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Trusting in God means recognizing His provision in our lives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;God desires a right relationship with us through Jesus.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Resting in God is essential for spiritual growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The imagery of a shepherd is prevalent in scripture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;David&apos;s experience as a shepherd informs his understanding of God.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We should actively seek to know God&apos;s character through scripture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Abiding in God&apos;s word is crucial for our faith journey.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Titles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Returning to Our First Love&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Comfort of Psalm 23&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 18, 2026 -Grace in the Resting-Episode 7-Psalm 23:1</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 17, 2026 -Grace in the Remembering-Episode 6-Joshua 1:7-9]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation begins with an introduction and purpose of the First Love Project, emphasizing the desire to glorify God and encourage listeners to return to their first love. The host explains the structured approach to scripture study throughout the week. The second chapter delves into the theme of 'Grace in the Waiting' within the context of Old Testament history, focusing on the book of Joshua and the encouragement to remain faithful to God's word.</p><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ddd032c3-4f81-4a55-aef0-6d340eece91f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/07f3a42ee2a1a7bb523f0c8c327e2466ef1b9925b8f64e2136de821bf8f518e6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkZGQwMzJjMy00ZjgxLTRhNTUtYWVmMC02ZDM0MGVlY2U5MWYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2OTRjY2I3ZTlmZTEwM2MwMWVlZGQ1L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0xNV9fMjEtMjMtMzkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="4398897" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation begins with an introduction and purpose of the First Love Project, emphasizing the desire to glorify God and encourage listeners to return to their first love. The host explains the structured approach to scripture study throughout the week. The second chapter delves into the theme of &apos;Grace in the Waiting&apos; within the context of Old Testament history, focusing on the book of Joshua and the encouragement to remain faithful to God&apos;s word.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 17, 2026 -Grace in the Remembering-Episode 6-Joshua 1:7-9</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 16, 2026-Grace in the Waiting-Episode 5-Isaiah 40:28-31]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project is introduced as a daily encouragement through snippets from God's Word. The episode delves into the book of Isaiah, exploring themes of waiting, strength, and grace. It emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's timetable and walking by faith. The host encourages listeners to keep their hearts and minds focused on God.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Exploring the book of Isaiah and its themes of waiting, strength, and grace</li><li>Trusting in God's timetable and walking by faith</li></ul><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0c363a30-1ed3-45a0-bb49-7689ca1a65b2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/254998269c9f04304beb08623e10490ca73436e94062d0f219352ab6ffcedc58/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwYzM2M2EzMC0xZWQzLTQ1YTAtYmI0OS03Njg5Y2ExYTY1YjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2OTI5NGNkM2NjNGM3MjQ2ZDJlMzk2L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0xNV9fMTgtNTItMTIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="4031844" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project is introduced as a daily encouragement through snippets from God&apos;s Word. The episode delves into the book of Isaiah, exploring themes of waiting, strength, and grace. It emphasizes the importance of trusting in God&apos;s timetable and walking by faith. The host encourages listeners to keep their hearts and minds focused on God.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Exploring the book of Isaiah and its themes of waiting, strength, and grace&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Trusting in God&apos;s timetable and walking by faith&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 16, 2026-Grace in the Waiting-Episode 5-Isaiah 40:28-31</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 15, 2026 - Grace for the Journey - Episode 4- Titus 2:11-14]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode explores the theme of 'Grace for the Journey' and delves into the power of God's grace as seen in the letter to Titus. It emphasizes the impact of God's grace in salvation and living a godly life, encouraging listeners to share the message of grace with others.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Grace for the Journey</li><li>The Power of God's Grace</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3a407b74-60a0-4efd-aeb9-55ff9af2c0c1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/debb079d0cdeaeff40e269c34bacaa953f8c5797f00466313cbf781c8c8691b7/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzYTQwN2I3NC02MGEwLTRlZmQtYWViOS01NWZmOWFmMmMwYzEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2NDc5M2ZkYWI5ODAwZjZhYjgxNjYxL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0xMl9fNS0zMS01OS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="3837552" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode explores the theme of &apos;Grace for the Journey&apos; and delves into the power of God&apos;s grace as seen in the letter to Titus. It emphasizes the impact of God&apos;s grace in salvation and living a godly life, encouraging listeners to share the message of grace with others.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Grace for the Journey&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Power of God&apos;s Grace&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:05:27</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 15, 2026 - Grace for the Journey - Episode 4- Titus 2:11-14</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 14, 2026- Grace for the Heart- Episode 3- Psalm 84]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Jori Shaffer continues the First Love Project, a daily devotional podcast that explores different sections of scripture each day. The episode focuses on Psalm 84, delving into the themes of grace, trust, and the care of God for His children.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Daily exploration of scripture through different genres</li><li>God's grace and care for His children</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c96ae86f-2a47-41ba-a49b-0de09325477e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b04685ff829cdbb61ab6f68fe6880822435b25c3a075affe45784418592db0d1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjOTZhZTg2Zi0yYTQ3LTQxYmEtYTQ5Yi0wZGUwOTMyNTQ3N2UiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2NDc0MWQ0NzgwNzBkYWE3Y2ZjNjIxL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0xMl9fNS0xMC00Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="3149631" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori Shaffer continues the First Love Project, a daily devotional podcast that explores different sections of scripture each day. The episode focuses on Psalm 84, delving into the themes of grace, trust, and the care of God for His children.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Daily exploration of scripture through different genres&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;God&apos;s grace and care for His children&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:04:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 14, 2026- Grace for the Heart- Episode 3- Psalm 84</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 13, 2026 -Grace Revealed - Episode 2- John 1:14-18]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode explores the theme of God's love and grace in scripture, emphasizing the significance of grace and truth coming through Jesus. It delves into the concept of grace as God's riches given to us, and the sufficiency of His grace for every challenge. The episode encourages listeners to draw closer to Jesus and experience His saving grace.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>God's grace and love throughout scripture</li><li>Grace and truth came through Jesus</li></ul><p></p><p> “Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">58f7260f-9682-4773-840a-7df466883bfd</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fd47c99dc570005952e3263ee24f86f60f5832a8906536c7c76178a74f303946/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1OGY3MjYwZi05NjgyLTQ3NzMtODQwYS03ZGY0NjY4ODNiZmQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2NDZlNDQ5OGM1OWUzNzA0YjM4MTE0L2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0xMl9fNC00NS04Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="3197323" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode explores the theme of God&apos;s love and grace in scripture, emphasizing the significance of grace and truth coming through Jesus. It delves into the concept of grace as God&apos;s riches given to us, and the sufficiency of His grace for every challenge. The episode encourages listeners to draw closer to Jesus and experience His saving grace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;God&apos;s grace and love throughout scripture&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Grace and truth came through Jesus&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; “Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:04:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 13, 2026 -Grace Revealed - Episode 2- John 1:14-18</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 12, 2026-Grace Begins- Episode 1- Genesis 1:27]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The First Love Project podcast explores God's grace and love throughout the Bible, focusing on the Old Testament law, creation in God's image, and God's desire for a relationship with humanity.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>God's grace and love throughout the Bible</li><li>Creation in God's image</li></ul><p></p><p>“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”</p><p><b>Looking for deeper, chapter-focused Bible study?</b></p><p>Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).</p><p>Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.</p><p>Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:</p><p>• read God’s Word</p><p>• study God’s Word</p><p>• live God’s Word</p><p>• and share God’s Word with others</p><p> </p><p>Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com" target="_blank">https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com</a></p><p>Email Dr. Jori at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com" target="_blank">awordforthisday@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6db7ea2d-ab63-4bea-a89e-27af94f80db3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ca0fd8ebd12ab1222f35a62fd1a58b41c03e6d798c283424fd8cd7aaed9a7c8e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2ZGI3ZWEyZC1hYjYzLTRiZWEtYTg5ZS0yN2FmOTRmODBkYjMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2MmZiM2I1MTRmMzI4MTg5MGI3YzAxL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0xMV9fMi0yMi0zLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="3066750" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The First Love Project podcast explores God&apos;s grace and love throughout the Bible, focusing on the Old Testament law, creation in God&apos;s image, and God&apos;s desire for a relationship with humanity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;God&apos;s grace and love throughout the Bible&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Creation in God&apos;s image&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking for deeper, chapter-focused Bible study?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• read God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• study God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• live God’s Word&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• and share God’s Word with others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email Dr. Jori at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:awordforthisday@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;awordforthisday@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:04:28</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>January 12, 2026-Grace Begins- Episode 1- Genesis 1:27</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The First Love Project Pilot Episode: Revelation 2:2-4]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Jori introduces a new project called the First Love Project, a concise  devotional podcast focused on reflecting on God's grace and returning to Our First Love. The podcast will cover different aspects of grace from the Genesis to Revelation as seen throughout each section of Scripture. </p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>First Love Project: A new devotional podcast focused on God's Grace  and returning to Our First Love.</li><li>Daily Reflections: Short 5-6 minute reflections on different aspects of grace from the Genesis to Revelation.</li></ul><p></p><p>Scripture quotations taken from the (NASB®) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.Lockman.org" target="_blank">www.Lockman.org</a>”</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">12275427-4c57-48d3-bf27-9381be378875</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Jori Shaffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:49:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3362bf50be4196f9d992bd77b9b370375249b03a4d24833778245df07105fde2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxMjI3NTQyNy00YzU3LTQ4ZDMtYmYyNy05MzgxYmUzNzg4NzUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjYTRjZmZmMi0zZDI3LTQ0M2UtYmZkOS01YWFiMjYzZWU2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU4MTU4OTIxZWYzOTYyNmI5NjRhZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk1YjQ1ODhmNzIyMWZhYmMzMGJmYTUyL2pvcmktc2hhZmZlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLXFUVmZKLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS01X182LTAtNTYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="4390940" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jori introduces a new project called the First Love Project, a concise  devotional podcast focused on reflecting on God&apos;s grace and returning to Our First Love. The podcast will cover different aspects of grace from the Genesis to Revelation as seen throughout each section of Scripture. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;First Love Project: A new devotional podcast focused on God&apos;s Grace  and returning to Our First Love.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Daily Reflections: Short 5-6 minute reflections on different aspects of grace from the Genesis to Revelation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Scripture quotations taken from the (NASB®) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.Lockman.org&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.Lockman.org&lt;/a&gt;”&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:09</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ca4cfff2-3d27-443e-bfd9-5aab263ee6e7/logos/674bf3aa-7e40-436c-a968-ce3922e19143.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:title>The First Love Project Pilot Episode: Revelation 2:2-4</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>