He Spent Two Weeks on One Bible Verse.Then He Picked Up a Dead Butterfly.
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Pastor Brad Klynsmith picked up a dead butterfly with a torn wing and asked God one question: "Do You live inside of me?"What happened next became one of the...

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Pastor Brad Klynsmith picked up a dead butterfly with a torn wing and asked God one question: “Do You live inside of me?”

What happened next became one of the defining encounters of his life.

But this story isn’t really about a butterfly. It’s about what happens when you stop simply believing God exists and begin pursuing a relationship with Him.

God Breaking In | Episode 9

Brad grew up in church, but at 19, a passage in Matthew 7 confronted him with a life-changing question: Did he actually know God, or did he just know about Him?

What followed was a lifelong pursuit of God’s presence, His glory, and the supernatural reality Brad believes is available to every Christian.

In this conversation with Jan, Brad shares:

Why the familiar story of Adam walking with God in the cool of the day isn’t quite what Genesis 3 actually says—and what it reveals about God’s pursuit of us.

The difference between God’s presence and His glory, and how that understanding changed his prayer life.

Extraordinary encounters in public schools, including reported healings, deliverances, and being expelled from a school for “fortune-telling.”

What happened when he spent two weeks contemplating one Bible verse and encountered a dead butterfly.

Why so many Christians struggle to experience the supernatural—and what Brad believes is missing.

How one year of faithfully showing up in his kitchen every morning changed his understanding of walking with God.

“We have a lot of Christians that think they want God, but they haven’t decided they want God.” — Brad Klynsmith

And Jan doesn’t let Brad off easily. When he describes these extraordinary experiences as though they’re normal, she asks the question many Christians are thinking: How does an ordinary, churchgoing believer get from here to there?

LOOK AT THE TEXT

Genesis 3:8 · Colossians 1:17 · 2 Samuel 6:11 · 1 Corinthians 2:4 · John 1:4 · Exodus 33:18–19

BREAKING IT OPEN

Jan returns to Exodus 33, where Moses asks God, “Show me Your glory,” immediately after Israel’s failure with the golden calf.

God’s response reveals something unexpected about His glory: His goodness.

What if the greatest encounter with God isn’t about the miracles we receive, but about discovering who He truly is?

THIS WEEK’S CHALLENGE

Pray one simple prayer: “Lord, show me Your glory.”

Then choose one verse about who God is. Read it slowly. Meditate on it. Give yourself time to discover what it really means.

Tell us in the comments: What verse are you choosing?

And if God has broken into your life, we’d love to hear your testimony. Your story might be exactly what someone else needs today.

Brad’s accounts reflect his personal experiences and understanding of God.

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He spent two weeks focused on a single Bible verse, leading to an unexpected encounter with a dead butterfly.

This conversation explores the depth of his personal Christian testimony and the quiet moments where he felt God speaking through the small details of nature. It is a look at what happens when you slow down to truly study scripture.

His story serves as a reminder that spiritual growth often comes from patience and observation. By lingering on one Bible verse for fourteen days, he found a renewed perspective on his faith journey and the lessons hidden in plain sight.

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CHAPTERS 0:00 That Verse Isn’t in the Bible? 0:42 Saved by the Power Team at Age 8 2:09 Matthew 7: A Week Without God’s Presence 4:54 The Verse Everyone Misquotes (Genesis 3) 7:20 Who Was Hiding? God Is the Seeker 8:53 Five Years Alone With the Bible 9:14 The Presence of God vs. the Glory of God 11:43 Your Shirt Is Held Together by God 13:16 The Glory of God: Uzzah & Obed-Edom 14:55 “Let Your Glory Dwell in My House” 17:45 A Hand on His Leg While Praying 18:38 “Can I Prove to You God Exists?” Revival in Schools 21:31 A Festival, a Knee & a Deliverance 22:48 Covenant & the Fear of God 24:20 Holy Means Unique: God Is Completely Other 27:33 Don’t Take a Black Marker to the Bible 28:23 How Do You Even Talk to God? 29:03 God Never Stops Pursuing You 31:31 How Brad Prays: “Show Me Your Face” 32:39 Two Weeks on One Verse 35:11 The Angry Cat, the Ants & a False Peace 38:34 The Spiritual Realm Has Substance 39:04 Jan Pushes Back: “That’s Just How It Is?” 40:32 Mind, Heart & Will: Why Breakthrough Stalls 45:07 Stewardship: Faithfulness Over Performance 47:38 “Work Often, Not Hard” 49:48 The First Step: “God, Reveal Yourself to Me” 52:41 Know That You Know: Jesus Loves You 53:32 Obedience in the Small Things 56:16 Breaking It Open: What Is the Glory of God?

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