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...
New to Daily Devotions for Busy Lives?
134
Dec. 19, 2025
Parenting When You’re Bone-Tired
Exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering if you’re failing as a parent? In this episode, discover how God gently carries you as you care for your kids, giving special grace to those who are worn out and “have young.”
Recent Episodes
355
Oct. 26, 2026
What to Do When You’ve Been Hiding a Struggle From Your Spouse
The thing you're hiding is doing less damage than the hiding itself, and the upkeep is daily. Learn what the Hebrew behind will not prosper says, and the second verb in Proverbs 28:13 that most people read past. Some Christians have been keeping something from their husband or wife. A struggle with spending, or a doubt about God that's been growing for a year. You've told yourself you'll tell them when the time is right, and you've been telling yourself that for a while now. The time never does
354
Oct. 23, 2026
When Your Church Has Gotten Political and You Feel Out of Place
The sermons reference political figures and the small group assumes how you vote, so you bite your tongue or stay home. Learn the request Jesus refused to make for His disciples, and what He asked for instead. A lot of Christians are uneasy about what their church has become. The sermons reference political figures more than they used to, and the small-group conversation assumes everybody in the room votes the same way. So you bite your tongue, or you stay home more Sundays and tell yourself it
353
Oct. 22, 2026
What to Do When You’re Embarrassed of Your Past
You know God forgave what you did, and you still cringe at the person who did it. Learn where Isaiah 1:18 falls in the chapter, and why God picked the two stains everybody knew were permanent. A lot of Christians have pockets of embarrassment about who they used to be. Decisions you'd never make now, or a choice you look back at and wince about. Here's what's confusing about it. You may be completely settled with God about what you did. You've confessed it. You believe He forgave it, and the gu
352
Oct. 21, 2026
When You’ve Been Fighting About the Same Thing for Years
You know when it's starting and how it ends, and nothing changes. Learn what James refuses to do when a church brings him their fights, and the one question to ask yourself instead. Some couples and some friends have the same argument every few months. The topic changes and the pattern holds. You know when it's starting, and you know what each of you is about to say. Then the fight ends the way it always ends, either resolved or shelved, and nothing is different. Here's why resolving the topic
351
Oct. 20, 2026
Your Answered Prayer Feels Different Than You Expected
The answer came and something unexpected came with it, and you can't say so without sounding ungrateful. Learn what Psalm 126 means by like a dream, and the scene in Ezra where weeping and shouting could not be told apart. Maybe you prayed for something for years. The job. The restored relationship. And then it came. So you should be celebrating, and you are, in part. But the answer didn't look like what you pictured, and there's something else mixed in with the gratitude that you weren't expec
350
Oct. 19, 2026
What to Do When You’ve Been Coasting Spiritually
Your practices are intact and your growth has stopped, and coasting looks a lot like stability. Learn what Haggai means by consider your ways, and the one step that came before God stirred them up. Every long-term Christian has stretches of coasting, and here's what keeps yours out of sight. You're still going to church. You're still praying before meals. Nothing has fallen apart, and you're not in some obvious sin. But if you took an inventory, nothing has grown in a while. The devotional time
Listen On
Support On
Recent Blog Posts
Oct. 26, 2026
Why Confession Without Turning Fails in Christian Marriages
Confessing a hidden struggle to your spouse is only half the battle. True restoration requires the pairing of confession and active turning, a biblical principle found in Proverbs 28:13. When believers confess financial secrets or doubts without cha…
Oct. 23, 2026
How to Build Relational Capital in Your Church Before the Next Election
When political tensions rise inside a faith community, trying to address differences in an election year usually backfires. This post explores how congregations can build long-term relational capital through ordinary life together, fostering environ…
Oct. 22, 2026
Why Guilt Fades But Embarrassment Stays: The Psychology of Cringing at Your Past Self
You know God has forgiven your past mistakes, yet every time a memory of your former self surfaces, you still cringe. This psychological phenomenon happens because guilt deals with the objective wrongdoing of an act, while embarrassment targets your…
About the Host
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.