The Beatitudes: A Podcast Series by the Slow Theology Podcast

What does it really mean to be blessed? In this 9-day podcast plan, the Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times podcast walks through each of the Beatitudes of Jesus, inviting you to slow down and reconsider these familiar yet often misunderstood words from Matthew 5. With thoughtful teaching from A.J. Swoboda and Nijay Gupta, this plan explores how the Beatitudes shape our understanding of God's Kingdom, identity, and daily life. Whether you're new to Jesus' teachings or revisiting them with fresh eyes, you'll be challenged and encouraged to live with humility, mercy, and deep trust in God. Listen along and reflect on the Scriptures to deepen your faith.

Day 1: "Blessed Are...": Introducing a New Beatitudes Series
Matthew 5:1-12
Mark 14:60-62
Psalm 1:1-2
James 1:9-12

Day 2: "Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit"
Matthew 5:3
Psalm 34:18
James 1:2-3

Day 3: "Blessed Are Those Who Mourn"
Matthew 5:4
Luke 6:24-25
Luke 19:1-10
Isaiah 61:1-3
Revelation 21:4

Day 4: "Blessed Are The Meek"
Matthew 5:5
Romans 2:4
Psalm 37:8-11
Psalm 132:1
Numbers 12:3
Matthew 11:29-30
Matthew 21:5
Psalm 20:7

Day 5: "Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness"
Matthew 5:6
Amos 5:24
Luke 1:26-55
John 6:26
Matthew 25:31-40

Day 6: "Blessed Are the Merciful"
Matthew 5:7
Exodus 34:6
Nehemiah 9:31
Hebrews 2:17

Day 7: "Blessed Are the Pure in Heart"
Matthew 5:8

Day 8: "Blessed Are the Peacemakers"
Matthew 5:9
Revelation 6:4
Matthew 10:34
Ephesians 6:17
Ephesians 2:14
Colossians 1:19-20
Jeremiah 29:4-7
Matthew 22:37-39

Day 9: "Blessed Are the Persecuted"
Matthew 5:10-13
Luke 6:26
1 Kings 22:7-8