Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible Devotions
Battle Drill Daily Devotional is your source for quick, powerful daily inspiration rooted in God’s Word. Hosted by Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne, each episode delivers a 5-minute Christian devotional designed to help you stay spiritually strong and prepared for life’s challenges.
Whether you’re searching for a Salvation Army daily devotional, a Christian daily podcast to start your morning, or short devotionals to keep your faith battle-ready, this podcast offers practical biblical insights and encouragement for believers of all backgrounds.
Listen daily for uplifting reflections, practical applications, and fresh perspectives drawn from Scripture. Stay connected, deepen your faith, and discover how to live each day with purpose and hope. Find every episode and more resources at battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Find video episodes at video.battledrilldevotional.com. Sign up via email at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com.
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Episodes
922 episodes
3 Things Dead Believers Wish They Could Tell You
What would previous generations of Christians say to the church today? In this daily Bible devotional, discover the urgent message that faithful believers who've gone before us want you to hear - and why your legacy matters more than you think....
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Season 2026
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Episode 35
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5:53
Why You're Really Tired of Church (It's Not What You Think)
If you're tired of church, exhausted by church life, or feeling spiritually burnt out, this daily Bible devotional reveals the surprising reason why - and how to reignite your passion for Jesus. It's not what you think.Most Christians a...
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Season 2026
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Episode 34
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5:26
Why Your £5 Means More Than You Think (God's View on Giving)
Does your small gift actually matter to God? The answer will change how you give forever.In this 5-minute daily devotional, we explore what Jesus really noticed when he watched people give at the temple - and why the poorest person's gi...
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Season 2026
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Episode 33
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5:40
What Will Outlast You? Building a Legacy
What if the measure of your life isn't what you achieve, but what you pass on? In this daily Bible devotional, we explore what it means to build a legacy that lasts - not through accomplishments, but through discipleship, character, and pointin...
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Season 2026
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Episode 32
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5:44
The Spiritual Gift You've Never Heard Of (Psalm 72:12-14)
Most people feel invisible - your attention might be the miracle they've been praying for. Discover why noticing people is a spiritual gift and learn four practical ways to develop it today.In this daily devotional, we explore the often...
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Season 2026
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Episode 31
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5:20
What You Do When No One's Watching Matters Most
What if the most powerful thing you do this week is something no one ever finds out about?In this 5-minute daily devotional, we explore the hidden power of doing good when no one's watching. Discover why anonymous kindness builds charac...
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Season 2026
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Episode 30
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5:47
How to Be the Calmest Person in the Room (Biblical Guide)
What if your calm could change every room you enter? In this 5-minute daily devotional, discover four biblical practices that will help you stay calm when everyone around you is stressed. Learn how to stop absorbing chaos, respond instead of re...
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Season 2026
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Episode 29
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5:10
The 2-Minute Habit That Changes Everything at Home
What if discipleship at home took just 2 minutes a day? Discover the simple daily habit that can transform your family's faith - no pressure, no perfection, just presence.In today's devotional, we explore one powerful two-minute practic...
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Season 2026
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Episode 28
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5:32
Is It Wrong to Pray for More Influence? What the Bible Says
Is it wrong to pray for more influence? Many Christians struggle with this question, fearing it sounds proud or selfish. But what does the Bible actually say? In today's daily devotional, we discover why God wants to increase your influence - n...
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Season 2026
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Episode 27
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4:46
You're More Influential Than You Think | Daily Devotional
You're more influential than you think. Discover 3 invisible ways you're already shaping lives every day - and how to make those moments count for God's kingdom.In this daily Bible devotional, we explore Psalm 72:1-4, Ephesians 5:15-16,...
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Season 2026
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Episode 26
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5:45
Love Makes You Brave (Not Comfortable) | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob
Most of us want our faith to have an impact, but we often don't want the discomfort that comes with it. In this 5-minute devotional, we look at why comfort makes us quiet, but love makes us brave.Using the imagery of "salt and light" fr...
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Season 2026
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Episode 25
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4:56
Why People Don't Trust Church Talk Anymore | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob
People are tired of big words and small actions. They’ve been promised things and let down. In this short devotional, we explore why Jesus didn't start with slogans - he started with good deeds that shine.Discover the "show first, tell ...
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Season 2026
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Episode 24
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5:12
What To Say When You Don't Know What To Say | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob
Have you ever frozen when a friend is hurting? You care, but your mind goes blank. You worry that if you say the wrong thing, you’ll make it worse. In this short devotional, we explore why your presence matters more than perfect words.B...
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Season 2026
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Episode 23
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4:59
Why Your Ordinary Day Matters | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob
We often wait for the "big calling" or the "big opportunity" before we think we can serve God. We tell ourselves that once life settles down, we will be useful. But Jesus doesn't start with a spotlight; he starts with a lamp in an ordinary hous...
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Season 2026
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Episode 22
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6:03
You Are The Light of The World | Matthew 5 Devotional | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob
Do you think of your faith as private? Many of us keep our faith quiet - not because we don’t love Jesus, but because we don’t want to make things awkward. But Jesus never said to hide your light. In this 5-minute devotional, we look at Matthew...
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Season 2026
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Episode 21
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5:39
Why God Uses Ordinary People | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob
Have you ever felt like your life is too ordinary for God to use? Same alarms, same traffic, same inbox. But in Exodus 4, God asks Moses one simple question that changes everything: "What is that in your hand?"In this short devotional, ...
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Season 2026
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Episode 20
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6:08
How to Be a Christian Influencer Without a Following | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob
Have you ever thought, “I’m not an influencer; I’m just ordinary”? Jesus disagrees. In fact, he speaks in the present tense about who you already are right now.About this video:You don’t need a big platform, a spotlight, or thousand...
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Season 2026
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Episode 19
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5:18
Why Your Willpower Isn't Enough (And That's Okay) | 5 Years of Battle Drill Devotionals
Why Your Willpower Isn't Enough (And That's Okay)If you have been feeling spiritually exhausted, guilty, or "behind" in your faith, you might be believing a lie. In this special 5th-anniversary devotional, we explore why "trying harder"...
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3:37
The Secret Mission Hidden in Your Daily Routine | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob
Do you ever feel like your daily life is just a series of boring chores? It’s easy to feel like our work, our parenting, or our routine doesn't matter much in the grand scheme of things.But what if your ordinary routine is actually a di...
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Season 2026
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Episode 18
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7:08
Why Reading the Bible Isn’t Enough | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob
There is a spiritual deception so subtle that millions of sincere Christians fall for it every day. It’s the belief that simply reading the Bible or listening to sermons is enough. But in James 1:22, we receive a stark warning: if we are only h...
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Season 2026
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Episode 17
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7:06
Why Jesus Stopped Reading Isaiah 61 | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob
You have heard the name "Christ" your whole life, but did you know it is actually a job description? In this devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne explores the powerful meaning behind the "Anointed One" and why Jesus’ mission in Luke 4 changes everyth...
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Season 2026
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Episode 16
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6:20
Why You Feel Like You Never Do Enough for God | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob
Do you feel like a spiritual contractor, constantly trying to earn your wages from God? Here is how to move from striving to receiving.In this daily devotional, we tackle spiritual burnout and the pressure to perform. If you are checkin...
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Season 2026
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Episode 15
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6:58
Why Jesus Waited 30 Years (The Truth About Silence) | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob
You’ve prayed. You’ve planned. You are ready to do something huge for God... but all you hear is silence. It feels like rejection, but what if it’s actually your greatest test?In this devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne explores the "hidden ...
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Season 2026
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Episode 14
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7:28
Jesus’ Baptism: The Day God Changed the Rules | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob
Have you ever wondered why the sinless Son of God waded into the muddy Jordan River?In this Battle Drill Daily Devotional, we explore the strange and powerful meaning behind Jesus' baptism. It wasn’t an act of repentance - he had nothin...
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Season 2026
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Episode 13
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7:15
Why Jesus Chose the Mess (And You Should Too) | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob
Have you ever felt like Jesus is a ghost? A distant figure removed from your traffic jams, deadlines, and dirty dishes? In this daily devotional, we discover why Jesus didn't wait for a holy moment to show up - and why he is waiting in your mes...
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Season 2026
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Episode 12
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7:09