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Daily Devotions for Busy Lives

Daily Devotions for Busy Lives

Too busy for quiet time this morning? Spirit running on empty before your day even starts? This short daily podcast helps you reconnect with God without rearranging your whole schedule. Join Dr. Bart Leger each weekday morning for a few minutes of Scripture, real-life encouragement, and a simple way...

Recent Episodes

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Aug. 18, 2026

When You're Wondering If You Made the Right Choice

You took the job. You said yes to the person. You made the move and signed the papers. And now you're a few months or a few years in, and you catch yourself wondering if you got it right. Second-guessing is common, and it isn't always a red flag. Sometimes it's grief, a mourning for the roads you didn't take and the life that might have been down the one you passed up. This episode opens with Grace, who left a secure job after 2 years, sure God was calling her to become a teacher, and enrolled
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Aug. 17, 2026

What to Do When a Bible Verse Bothers You

Every long-term Bible reader hits verses they struggle with. A command that sounds harsh. A line that seems to contradict something you were taught to believe about God. The pull is to slide past it and stick with the parts that comfort you. Most of us have a private list of verses we've been avoiding for years. Bart hears it often. People bring him the verse that bothers them, half expecting him to be shocked, and he tells them: don't skip it, stay with it. This episode opens with Martin Luthe
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Aug. 14, 2026

When Your Kids Still Want You Around

A close relationship with an adult child doesn't come standard, and it's easy to stop noticing it. Discover why John called this the greatest joy, and how to receive it with gratitude. This episode is for the parents whose grown kids call. Whose kids text just to check in, or make room for you at the table when they didn't have to. That kind of relationship does not come standard. A grown child who wants you around is choosing you, over and over, with a life full of other options, and some part
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Aug. 13, 2026

What to Do When You're Tempted to Check Up on an Ex

Years after a relationship ended, a lot of people still feel the pull to look. You scroll the profile at midnight. You ask a mutual friend how they're doing, like it's just curiosity. Each little check feels harmless. It isn't. Every time you go back to look, you pull the scab off a wound that was trying to heal, and you plant yourself again in a place God already led you out of. This episode opens with Linnie, who spent 3 years trying to move on after a 7 year relationship ended. She threw her
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Aug. 12, 2026

When You Can't Stop Thinking About Someone Who Hurt You

Some wounds don't stay in the past. They move into your head and take up residence. You replay the conversation, or the thing they said that you can't unhear, and every time you run it, you feel it again, fresh, like it just happened. That's what makes it so exhausting. You're not being hurt once. You're being hurt on a loop, and it can go on for years before you notice what it's costing you. This episode opens with Lysa TerKeurst, who led a growing ministry and loved her family, then found out
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Aug. 11, 2026

What to Do When Nothing Is Wrong but You Feel Empty

A lot of Christians hit stretches where nothing is exactly wrong. The bills are paid. The family is functioning. You have plenty to be thankful for, and you are, and still you wake up with a dryness you can't explain. You're moving through good days without tasting them. There's no crisis to point to and no obvious hole to fill, which can be more confusing than an outright problem, because you can't even say what's the matter. This episode opens with Ann Voskamp, who ran a family farm, was rais

Recent Blog Posts

Aug. 18, 2026

Why Hardship Doesn't Mean You Missed God's Will

When following a perceived call from God leads to unexpected hardship, doubt often creeps in to whisper that you made a massive mistake. This comprehensive guide explores why encountering severe roadblocks after a major life choice does not mean you…
Aug. 17, 2026

How to Study Bible Verses You Want to Skip: A Practical Guide for Believers

Learning how to study difficult Bible verses transforms troubling passages from obstacles into gateways for deep spiritual growth. By replacing the habit of skipping hard passages with a structured method of context analysis and honest prayer, belie…
Aug. 14, 2026

How to Stop Taking Your Adult Children for Granted Before the Closeness Fades

When your adult children continue to call, text, and include you in their busy lives, it is easy for that profound connection to gradually turn into routine background noise. Discover how to recognize the rare gift of an adult child's nearness, over…

Reviews

Great message

"Pastor Leger lets the Lord lead him to talk about what I need to hear and the devotions hit the mark. He has answered questions I did not even know I was wondering about. Bless you Cathy Kincan…"

Cathy Kincannon | May 13, 2026

A bit of calm in a chaotic world, and a reminder of what's good.

"I have listened and enjoyed Daily Devotions for Busy Lives. Each provides me with a daily reminder of what's good in the world, even among all the turmoil. Thank you for giving me a bit of calm at th…"

Nancy May | Feb. 13, 2026

Perfect for busy working parents!

"I love your podcast! Wonderful messages and the short format is perfect for busy working parents!!"

Talley Williams | Jan. 20, 2026

Encouraging and compationate

"Thank you for speaking right to the heart of the matter and offering positive solutions that point to Christ and His work."

grasshopper5575 | Dec. 19, 2025

Great show

"Fantastic show that reinforces faith. Quick and to the point!"

ContentCreatorAccountant | Nov. 13, 2025

You're now in my daily listening list

"You are now in my daily listening list. I love your content and I am praying that you reach more with your positive message of hope."

Ralph V. Estep, Jr. | Nov. 14, 2025

Your devotions speak to me

"Thank you soo much for these words of prayer and making it easier to work on my relationship with God through your daily devotionals. I found Christianity on my own and used to go to church for years…"

Joel Allingham | Nov. 8, 2025

❤️

"Thank you. Just to let you know that these hit home"

Hawk-134 | June 30, 2025

Highly Recommend

"I’ve tried a lot of daily devotion podcasts and have obviously kept looking - until I found Daily Devotions for Busy Lives. It is so clear, so practical, and so biblically oriented. No author opinion…"

D. Martens | July 2, 2026

About the Host

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Bart Leger

I’m a husband, father, pastor, and lifelong encourager with a passion for helping people grow in their faith, especially when life feels full and fast-paced. After forty years of ministry and walking with people through both joy and crisis, I’ve learned that the most powerful moments with God often come in the middle of our everyday routines.

Whether I’m teaching the Bible, offering support during difficult seasons, or simply sharing a word of encouragement, my heart is to remind you that God is faithful—even in the chaos. I don’t believe you have to be perfect to grow spiritually. You just need a willing heart and a little space to pause, listen, and trust that God is working in your story.