‘Young Tom’ Audio Lessons
Welcome to our audio lessons.
Here you will find Tom’s earliest Priority Living AZ audio content grouped alphabetically by series. Use the arrows on the right side of each series to see more messages within that study.
A Test for Eternity (1994)
Tom Shrader examines 1 John 2 on testing authentic Christian faith doctrinally and morally
Tom Shrader teaches what it means to be a Christian from John 3 - salvation by grace not works
Blue Jean Theology (1996)
Tom Shrader on James 3:13-18 contrasting earthly vs heavenly wisdom, purity, and Christian living
Tom Shrader teaches James 5 on integrity, spiritual weakness, and the power of honest prayer.
Tom Shrader teaches James 5 on the danger of earthly riches and living with eternal perspective
Tom Shrader teaches James 4:11-17 on judging others and making plans with godly humility
Tom Shrader teaches on James 4 about resisting worldliness through submission to God and humility
Tom Shrader teaches on James 4 about the source of conflicts and the war between flesh and spirit.
Tom Shrader teaches James 3:1-12 on controlling the tongue and its power to reveal the heart.
Tom Shrader teaches James 2:14-26 on distinguishing real faith from false faith and dead works.
Tom Shrader teaches on James 2:1-13, addressing favoritism and partiality in the church community.
Tom Shrader teaches James 1:19-27 on moving from hearing God's Word to doing it in practical faith.
Tom Shrader teaches from James 1 on God's testing vs Satan's tempting in Blue Jean Theology Part 5
Tom Shrader teaches on faith through trials from James 1, showing how God uses hardship for growth.
Tom Shrader teaches on trials and testing from James 1, showing how God uses hardship wisely.
Tom Shrader teaches from James 1:2-8 on finding joy in trials and how God uses suffering for growth
Tom Shrader begins James study on practical Christianity, trials, and being doers of God's Word
Christianity 101 (2004)
Tom Shrader teaches on the essential role of local church from Hebrews 10:23-25 in Christianity 101.
Tom Shrader explains salvation through Christ crucified alone, not religious works or church
Tom Shrader examines Jesus Christ's deity through John's gospel seven I am statements in session 4
Tom Shrader teaches that Christianity is belief-based doctrine, not behavior, from John 5.
Tom Shrader teaches biblical reliability from 2 Timothy 3:16, establishing Scripture's authority.
Christmas (1999)
Tom Shrader explores gift-giving motives & Christ as God's ultimate gift in this Christmas message
Tom Shrader teaches practical wisdom for handling family conflict and unrealistic expectations
Dumb Mistakes: How to Avoid Them (2004)
Tom Shrader teaches from Acts 15 on salvation by grace alone, warning against adding to the gospel
Tom Shrader warns against accepting glory belonging to God from Acts 12 and Herod's judgment
Tom Shrader examines Acts 5 story of Ananias and Sapphira, teaching stewardship vs ownership
Tom Shrader teaches on peer pressure and faith from John 12, warning against crowd rejection of Christ.
Tom Shrader teaches on David's census mistake, warning against trusting wealth over God's security.
Tom Shrader teaches on love vs lust from Judges 14-16, showing commitment over feelings in marriage
Tom Shrader teaches on alcohol and wisdom from 1 Kings 20, challenging believers to choose wisely.
Tom Shrader teaches on the fear of God as the foundation for avoiding life's dumb mistakes.
Getting Control (2004)
Tom Shrader teaches on career fulfillment from Ecclesiastes, showing true satisfaction comes from God
Tom Shrader teaches biblical time management from Proverbs - schedule control through wisdom
Tom Shrader teaches biblical time management from Proverbs - invest your schedule as your greatest asset
Tom Shrader teaches biblical principles for financial control from Proverbs on work and stewardship
How to Find Meaning in a Collapsing World (2000)
Tom Shrader teaches 2 Timothy 4 on fighting the good fight and finishing the course faithfully.
Tom Shrader teaches 2 Timothy 3:8-17 on following Paul's example and trusting Scripture's authority
Tom Shrader teaches on focused Christian service from 2 Timothy 2, using soldier illustrations
Tom Shrader teaches 2 Timothy 1:1-6 on Paul's apostolic calling and God's promises in Christ Jesus.
How to Stay Afloat in a World that’s Circling the Drain (2002)
Tom Shrader teaches five spiritual strategies for thriving in a changing world from Acts 2.
Tom Shrader teaches on biblical relationships - being givers, neighbors, friends and lovers
Tom Shrader teaches on work and career from Ecclesiastes 2, offering biblical strategies for purpose
Tom Shrader exposes fallacies of trusting worldly security, calling believers to confidence in God.
Tom Shrader teaches from Luke 12 on removing anxiety through trusting God's promises and priorities
Tom Shrader teaches on benefiting from adversity by considering God's character during trials
How to Stay Straight in a Crooked World (2001)
Tom Shrader teaches on daily spiritual renewal from 2 Corinthians 4, encouraging perseverance
Tom Shrader on Romans 8:28 - why Christians must expect suffering and grow from it as God's tool
Tom Shrader teaches on Christian freedom: freed from sin's bondage yet enslaved to Christ.
Tom Shrader teaches biblical contentment from 1 Timothy 6, showing godliness plus contentment equals gain.
Tom Shrader teaches on bold witnessing from Romans 1:16 in session 7 of staying faithful
Tom Shrader teaches on making God visible through displaying spiritual fruit over fleshly deeds
Tom Shrader teaches on integrating Christian faith throughout all areas of life from Philippians 3
Tom Shrader teaches on overcoming fear and living confidently as Christians from Philippians 1:6
Tom Shrader teaches on making godly decisions through Scripture, Spirit, and godly counsel.
Tom Shrader teaches on lifelong learning and Bible study for spiritual growth and loving God
Tom Shrader teaches on biblical authority from 2 Timothy 3:16 in a morally confused world.
Integrity Under Fire (2005)
Tom Shrader teaches Daniel 6 on maintaining integrity under hostile circumstances and pressure.
Tom Shrader teaches on pride and integrity from Daniel 5, examining Belshazzar's downfall and Daniel's faithfulness.
Tom Shrader teaches from Daniel 4 on God's sovereignty and the danger of pride in prosperity
Tom Shrader teaches on courage and convictions from Daniel 3 - standing firm even without guaranteed deliverance
Tom Shrader teaches Daniel 2 on integrating faith into every area of life, not just private
Tom Shrader teaches Daniel 1 on maintaining Christian convictions in hostile environments
Jesus was Born to Die (2001)
Tom Shrader teaches on the virgin birth from Matthew 1, connecting Christmas to Easter and salvation
Tom Shrader exposes four cultural myths Christians must understand to be effective missionaries
John: The Essence of Life (2003)
Tom Shrader teaches on John 6 miracles and Jesus as the bread of life, election doctrine explained
Tom Shrader teaches on Jesus' restoration of Peter in John 21 and priorities in Christian life
Tom Shrader teaches on Christ's peace and Thomas's doubt from John 20 in this expository sermon
Tom Shrader teaches on John 20 and the resurrection, showing how God opens spiritual eyes to see.
Tom Shrader examines Jesus' trial before Pilate in John 18-19, revealing God's sovereignty in suffering
Tom Shrader teaches John 13-14 on Christ's exclusivity, warning against religious deception
Tom Shrader teaches on Jesus raising Lazarus in John 11, emphasizing belief brings eternal life.
Tom Shrader teaches eternal security from John 10, showing Jesus as Good Shepherd vs false leaders
Tom Shrader teaches on spiritual blindness from John 9 - how God opens both physical and spiritual eyes
Tom Shrader examines Jesus and the woman at the well from John 4, on barriers and living water
Tom Shrader teaches on being born again from John 3 - spiritual transformation through God alone
Tom Shrader introduces John's Gospel study, revealing Jesus as the eternal Word who gives life
Just Do It (2004)
Tom Shrader teaches on leadership from Nehemiah 1-6, showing faithful service in ordinary work.
Tom Shrader teaches from Nehemiah 6 on leadership under attack and staying focused on mission.
Tom Shrader teaches on servant leadership from Nehemiah 5 - true leaders are givers not takers
Tom Shrader teaches from Nehemiah 5 on how internal sin can halt God's work and leadership
Tom Shrader teaches from Nehemiah 4 on overcoming opposition through prayer and vision focus.
Tom Shrader teaches on leadership and teamwork from Nehemiah 3 - mobilizing people for God's work
Tom Shrader teaches on building consensus from Nehemiah 1-2, showing how to enlist support for God's work
Tom Shrader teaches on leadership from Nehemiah 1 - how God uses ordinary people with tender hearts
Life Management (2001)
Tom Shrader teaches on Christian dogmatism from John 14:6, calling believers to be uncompromising.
Tom Shrader teaches on maintaining focus in life management, using Christ's ministry as a model.
Tom Shrader teaches on spiritual freedom from Luke 12, showing how to break free from bondage.
Tom Shrader teaches on control and deliberate living from Matthew 4 in this life management series
Tom Shrader teaches biblical excellence from Luke 2:52, showing how to reach God-given potential
Tom Shrader teaches on finding life purpose beyond marketplace success from Matthew 1 and John 1
Living to Win (2005)
Tom Shrader teaches on overcoming uncertainty in finances, relationships, health and death
Tom Shrader teaches biblical approach to stress management through five foundational truths
Tom Shrader teaches on overcoming loneliness through friendship, marriage, and relationship with God
Tom Shrader teaches on God's valuation of believers from Matthew 6, showing Christ's worth.
Tom Shrader teaches on overcoming anxiety from Philippians 4, replacing worry with prayer and God's peace
Tom Shrader teaches on winning over weakness from Romans 7 - practical steps for the Christian
Tom Shrader teaches on overcoming guilt through Christ's forgiveness in this Living to Win series.
Questions You Have Always Had (2003)
Tom Shrader explores Calvinism and God's election in salvation from 1 Corinthians 2 and Romans 9
Tom Shrader tackles tough questions on homosexuality, Catholicism & salvation by grace through faith
Reflections from the Top of the Heap (2002)
Tom Shrader concludes Ecclesiastes series: life finds meaning only through fearing God and keeping His
Tom Shrader teaches on life's unfairness from Ecclesiastes, showing God's sovereignty over paradox
Tom Shrader teaches on Ecclesiastes 6-8, exposing delusions about satisfaction and control in life.
Tom Shrader teaches on money and contentment from Ecclesiastes 5, warning against materialism
Tom Shrader teaches five ground rules for relating to God from Ecclesiastes 5 with reverence.
Tom Shrader teaches on work and contentment from Ecclesiastes 4, calling for balanced stewardship.
Tom Shrader teaches Ecclesiastes 2 on Solomon's pursuit of happiness through wealth and pleasure
Tom Shrader teaches from Ecclesiastes 1 on Solomon's wisdom about life's meaninglessness under the sun
Sexuality by Design (1999)
Tom Shrader teaches on God's design for sexual intimacy in marriage from 1 Corinthians 7.
Tom Shrader teaches on God's design for marriage and sexuality from Genesis 2 in this 1999 message.
Tom Shrader teaches on protecting families from cultural compromise and prioritizing children
Tom Shrader teaches biblical view of abortion, arguing unborn are human with hope for forgiveness
Tom Shrader teaches on homosexuality from Scripture in part 4 of Sexuality by Design series
Tom Shrader warns about pornography's effects from 2 Samuel 11 - what we see affects our thoughts
Tom Shrader teaches on marital fidelity from Genesis 39, calling believers to honor marriage vows
Tom Shrader teaches on biblical sexual purity and God's design for sex within marriage boundaries
Stand Alone
Tom Shrader teaches on heart transformation, informed minds, and radical love from Romans 3-5.
Tom Shrader teaches on Christianity's basics from Mark 8 - Christ's identity and discipleship.
Tom Shrader on James 1:2-5 and John Piper's letter about not wasting cancer through trials
Tom Shrader teaches on mortality and eternal judgment, calling for repentance and faith in Christ
Survival Through the Cycles of Life (2005)
Tom Shrader teaches on Joseph's forgiveness in Genesis, showing how to respond to betrayal with grace.
Tom Shrader teaches from Genesis 41-47 on Joseph's wisdom in economic cycles and stewardship.
Tom Shrader teaches from Genesis 40 on serving faithfully when relationships disappoint.
Tom Shrader teaches from Genesis 41 on Joseph's rise to power, showing how character prepares us.
Tom Shrader teaches on integrity from Genesis 39, showing Joseph's faithfulness in trials.
Tom Shrader teaches on Joseph from Genesis 37, showing God's sovereignty in difficult circumstances.