BIO

How to Become An Authentic Disciple of Jesus

Discover the Practices that Build Spiritual Momentum

Bio is life... the kind of life that we all need and we're all thirsty for. Jesus promises us this true, abundant life, but how do we find it? What does God do and what's our part?

This unique series draws on compelling stories to unlock the “Biblical DNA” to building spiritual momentum and live a rewarding life in Christ: an ongoing commitment to grow Before God, In community, and On mission. This is the essence of BIO.

Join Chip Ingram on a journey to discover who Jesus really is and how to quench your thirst for true life.  The five group-study sessions include:

RE - What are God's favorite letters?
Discover the two simple letters at the core of God's own heart. Their power may just refocus your view of faith and renew your commitment to live it out. 

REVEAL - Does God really speak to us?
Ever felt as though God is absent when you need Him the most? Learn why the ways that we pursue of God matter more than the answers to our questions.

COFFEE - Who does God think is great?
What if being great in God's eyes actually requires you to step down? Examine why influence and impact may not always happen in the way that we expect.

JUMP - What does God want from me?
Do you live life as though you're on a mission to win, or as if you're living life for a mission? Discover how your true purpose often emerges under enemy fire.

PATHWAY - What's the secret of spiritual momentum?
Do you know the key to supercharged spiritual momentum? Three vital elements reveal a path that ignites faith and helps you thrive as a disciple of Jesus.

Bio

AVAILABLE FORMATS

  • Group Starter Kit
    (DVD + 5 Study Guides)
  • Study Guide 5-Pack
  • Study Guide Digital Downloads (free)
  • DVD (individual)

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  • God used your message about husbands, dads, and God's love to rekindle my calling to my family. I believe that God's love is truly unexplainable and perfect. Over this past year or so Living on…

    Steve S
  • After the r12 leader training I felt God's conviction to show Christ's love to my Muslim neighbor. In our little Ethiopian village I am one of the few people who have electricity. My Muslim neighbor…

    S. Dawale
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    My wife and I are part of a new, small faith community in the Monterey Bay area and we’ve been leading a small group of 14 diverse people for over a year. During this time…

    Robert .
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    After I took the r12 leader training in Debrezeit, Ethiopia, I went back home and studied it with my family for three months. The r12 study refreshed and renewed the spiritual life of my family.

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    Going through the r12 leader training in Ethiopia helped me to focus on forgiveness and reconciliation. Right after I finished the training, I went home and began studying the series with my family. Since then…

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    r12 Online has helped turn my life around. I was a baby Christian, and the videos and extra online resources helped me understand how to recognize God's best. I finally realize why all of the…

    Adam .
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    After I went through the Romans 12 (r12) leader training, something unique happened. There was a minister at my church who hurt me very much during the past couple of years. At one point I…

    Priest T.
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    I first heard Chip's r12 series one day while I was listening to his broadcast in my car on my lunch break. Since that time, I longed to open our home to host a r12…

    Karen M.
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    Doing the R12 group study was the first time I ever did a study that helped me to deal with a lot of pain from my childhood. Even though it was very difficult at times…

    Donna P.
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    My name is Jamie and I’m from Barbados, an island in the Caribbean. I love the fact that Living on the Edge provides resources that help people…

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    As a church, we used the r12 series as a church-wide campaign and we enjoyed new enthusiasm in our small group studies. Overall, we had 50 percent increase in people getting involved in a small…

    Harry .
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    Thank you for your excellent materials! My wife and I have been married for 27 years and chose to use the series "Experiencing God's Dream for Your Marriage" to guide our first outreach to newlyweds.…

    Jim .
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    About a year ago, my wife received a free Bible study from Living on the Edge called “The Miracle of Life Change.” She put the materials in a drawer for a few months because she…

    Dean H.
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    I just finished listening to the third part of the series, “Five Lies that Ruin Relationships.” I discovered this series, through what I consider to be "junk mail."  I started getting emails from Living on…

    Jeremy V.
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    After hearing Chip's series "Effective Parenting in a Defective World," which is about raising godly children, I shared what I had learned with my wife, Tonya. We applied the principle of making a written contract with…

    Randy F.
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    I just wanted to let you know that four years ago I stumbled upon Chip’s book God As He Longs For You To See Him in my parent’s storage room. At first, I really didn’t…

    Janola W.
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    First Baptist Church of Perryville, Missouri, is wearing out the DVD and workbooks for the series “Overcoming Emotions That Destroy.” Three of our small groups have already used it and now two Sunday school classes…

    Ken .
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    I am currently leading a group of 20 moms through the series "Balancing Life's Demands." The way God is working in the lives of these women, including myself, is remarkable! We are seeing amazing changes…

    Bonnie D.
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    Tonight I held  my second small group meeting with two friends who are busy servants of the Lord. We’re going through the series “Balancing Life's Demands.” I…

    Annie .
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    Recently, as a missionary in Kosovo, I shared "Love, Sex and Lasting Relationships," with a group of young people. In the process, I learned that one of…

    William .
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    One day, I was driving an eighteen-wheeler while driving through the vast fields of Nebraska State, where very few FM radio stations have a strong signal. Feeling decoupled from the “FM world,” I turned to…

    Andy P
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    Our school decided to share the series "Effective Parenting in a Defective World" with our whole staff by offering it as a Bible study. Chip's Biblical parenting advice had such an impact on our teachers…

    Carolyn .
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    I have been a single mom since my daughter was born. I have listened to Chip since she was eight years old (she is now 16). Your messages have helped me grow very deep roots…

    Nikki B.
  • Years ago, I bought Chip’s book, God, As He Longs For You to See Him, and it spoke to me clearly!  At that time I also bought his book, I Am with You Always. These…

    Stella .
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    Living on the Edge has ministered to our family in such a profound way this year when my husband and I made a move to Charlotte, North Carolina, to start our retirement and be closer…

    Suzanne P.
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    I really enjoy the programs and the material Living on the Edge produces. I have started a mentoring program with someone and we began with three Bible studies. The first one is based on the…

    Thomas W.
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    I want to share our story of how Living On The Edge (LOTE) ministries has helped shape our spiritual attitudes and given us the tools to live Christ-centered lives and respond with wild faith!

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    I live in rural Tennessee where there is a lot of "religion.” I was blessed with godly parents who took us to church and walked the walk…

    Mindy H.
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    I have been listening to Living on the Edge since 2001, and have been a recipient of Coffee Break for a long time now.  It has been…

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