The Simply Bible Podcast

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So, I'm starting a book club. And you're invited. Here's the deal: I am inviting you into a slower, fuller vision of formation that engages not only what you know, but how you see, what you love, and who you are becoming. My hope is that, by the end of 2026, you will not simply have read more books, but will find yourself thinking more clearly, loving more deeply, and following Christ more faithfully. Some Book Club Links: Our first zoom meeting / webinar will be held on January 31st and 9am PST. More details to come. Fable and Discord - Due to the amount of people who want to be a part of the book club, all new book club members are being directed to Fable or Discord. These apps allow for unlimited members to participate and permit the groups to chat about specific chapters / topics. I am very thankful for the book club members who took the initiative to create these chats and help me moderate! Click here to join the Book Club on Fable Click here to join the Book Club on Discord Curriculum Update - I swapped a couple of the poems in the curriculum because some were hard to find online or weren't public domain. I will be editing the ebook and uploading the newest version soon! Click here for the updated full curriculum: Curriculum Canva PDF: Dena, a creative (and very generous) book club member, made a printable PDF of the poems and hymns for us! Click here to download the Canva PDF Amazon Book List: I created a list of all of the books we will be reading this year to make them easy to find. I do get a small (very small) commission if you use my link! However, if you have the time, finances, and accessibility, I would prefer that you shop for these books at your local store. Click here for the Amazon book list Local Gatherings: Many of you are trying to connect with people in your area. I have created an editable document so that you can add your name, general location, and email so that you can make connections with each other. I listed the most 'popular' countries in the group, but you can add your country / location if it is not listed. Click here to access the local connection form

There are many  passages in Scripture that are considered 'difficult', either because they're hard to comprehend (linguistically, historically, or culturally) or because they're hard to accept (morally, theologically, or emotionally). This episode will equip you to engage these passages instead of skipping or outsourcing them.    Simply Bible Resources:  Bible Study Checklist Bible study tutorials 30 DAY BIBLE BOOTCAMP CHALLENGE   Got a prayer request? Send it here.    BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Theology and Church History Spiritual Formation Discipleship Pastoral Leadership Parenting and Children's Books Literature My #1 Bible Study resource is Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/simplybible  Christian Planner: Use code BETHANY to get 15% off any order! https://www.christianplanner.com/Bethany  The Bible Study Handbook: ​ https://amzn.to/441Org7    CONNECT:  Email Website: www.bethanylauren.org  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simply_bible/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bethanylaurenwrites/  

In this episode, I'm sharing 10 Bible study tips to help you not only read Scripture, but live it in your everyday life. Resources mentioned in this episode: Stolen Focus by Johan Hari  The Bible Study Handbook  Logos Bible Software Bryan College Resources Lectio 365 The Bible Recap   Simply Bible Free Resources:  Bible Study Checklist Bible study tutorials:  https://youtu.be/lhaAQHg2L4E    30 DAY BIBLE BOOTCAMP CHALLENGE: https://www.bethanylauren.org/bible-bootcamp      Got a prayer request? Send it here: https://www.bethanylauren.org/prayer-request-form    BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Theology and Church History: https://amzn.to/3OTIrAa Spiritual Formation: https://amzn.to/47RO8tA Discipleship: https://amzn.to/3W3Z00d Pastoral Leadership: https://amzn.to/4ptS8qq Parenting and Children's Books: https://amzn.to/4msoAGX Literature: https://amzn.to/3rmNm4N  My #1 Bible Study resource is Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/simplybible  Christian Planner: Use code BETHANY to get 15% off any order! https://www.christianplanner.com/Bethany  The Bible Study Handbook: ​ https://amzn.to/441Org7    CONNECT:  Email: [email protected] Website: www.bethanylauren.org  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simply_bible/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bethanylaurenwrites/

The call is urgent: to wake up, resist false discipleship, and root ourselves deeply in Christ through serious prayer, Bible study, and active mission so that we may live with hope and bear faithful witness in a culture of despair. Free Resources:  Bible Study Checklist: https://www.bethanylauren.org/shop/bible-study-checklist-free-pdf-digital-download  Bible study tutorials:  https://youtu.be/lhaAQHg2L4E  Biblical & theological studies: http://biblicaltraining.org   30 DAY BIBLE BOOTCAMP CHALLENGE: https://www.bethanylauren.org/bible-bootcamp      Subscribe to The Simply Bible newsletter for resource recommendations and monthly encouragement: https://www.bethanylauren.org/contact  Got a prayer request? Send it here: https://www.bethanylauren.org/prayer-request-form    RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS (affiliate links): My #1 Bible Study resource is Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/simplybible  Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/3rmNm4N  Christian Planner: Use code BETHANY to get 15% off any order! https://www.christianplanner.com/Bethany  The Bible Study Handbook: ​ https://amzn.to/441Org7    CONNECT:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simply_bible/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simply_bible?_t=8fqmqSRllNb&_r=1  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bethanylaurenwrites/    

  Episode Description Engaging scripture can feel challenging or even boring at times. This episode covers five ways to engage scripture to ensure that even on your off days, you are filling your mind with God's word and being encouraged, renewed, and transformed by Christ.    Shownotes:   BIBLE BOOTCAMP Guide: https://www.bethanylauren.org/bible-bootcamp    Bible Bootcamp 2025 Group Chat: https://links.geneva.com/invite/b53c6d64-adfd-4425-85e5-129224c4f7c2    Simply Bible Free Resources:  Bible Study Checklist: https://www.bethanylauren.org/shop/bible-study-checklist-free-pdf-digital-download  Bible study tutorials:  https://youtu.be/lhaAQHg2L4E  Biblical & theological studies: http://biblicaltraining.org Subscribe to The Simply Bible newsletter for resource recommendations and monthly encouragement: https://www.bethanylauren.org/contact  Got a prayer request? Send it here: https://www.bethanylauren.org/prayer-request-form    RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS (affiliate links): My #1 Bible Study resource is Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/simplybible  Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/3rmNm4N  Christian Planner: Use code BETHANY to get 15% off any order! https://www.christianplanner.com/Bethany  The Bible Study Handbook: ​ https://amzn.to/441Org7    CONNECT:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simply_bible/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simply_bible?_t=8fqmqSRllNb&_r=1 

Engaging scripture can feel challenging or even boring at times. This episode covers five ways to engage scripture to ensure that even on your off days, you are filling your mind with God's word and being encouraged, renewed, and transformed by Christ.    Shownotes:   BIBLE BOOTCAMP Guide: https://www.bethanylauren.org/bible-bootcamp    Bible Bootcamp 2025 Group Chat: https://links.geneva.com/invite/b53c6d64-adfd-4425-85e5-129224c4f7c2    Simply Bible Free Resources:  Bible Study Checklist: https://www.bethanylauren.org/shop/bible-study-checklist-free-pdf-digital-download  Bible study tutorials:  https://youtu.be/lhaAQHg2L4E  Biblical & theological studies: http://biblicaltraining.org Subscribe to The Simply Bible newsletter for resource recommendations and monthly encouragement: https://www.bethanylauren.org/contact  Got a prayer request? Send it here: https://www.bethanylauren.org/prayer-request-form    RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS (affiliate links): My #1 Bible Study resource is Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/simplybible  Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/3rmNm4N  Christian Planner: Use code BETHANY to get 15% off any order! https://www.christianplanner.com/Bethany  The Bible Study Handbook: ​ https://amzn.to/441Org7    CONNECT:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simply_bible/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simply_bible?_t=8fqmqSRllNb&_r=1 

Ready for a spiritual reset? Join me in January for Bible Bootcamp, a 30-day challenge to deepen your relationship with God. Let's thrive together!   BIBLE BOOTCAMP Guide: https://www.bethanylauren.org/bible-bootcamp    Bible Bootcamp 2025 Group Chat: https://links.geneva.com/invite/b53c6d64-adfd-4425-85e5-129224c4f7c2    Simply Bible Free Resources:  Bible Study Checklist: https://www.bethanylauren.org/shop/bible-study-checklist-free-pdf-digital-download  Bible study tutorials:  https://youtu.be/lhaAQHg2L4E  Biblical & theological studies: http://biblicaltraining.org Subscribe to The Simply Bible newsletter for resource recommendations and monthly encouragement: https://www.bethanylauren.org/contact  Got a prayer request? Send it here: https://www.bethanylauren.org/prayer-request-form    RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS (affiliate links): My #1 Bible Study resource is Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/simplybible  Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/3rmNm4N  Christian Planner: Use code BETHANY to get 15% off any order! https://www.christianplanner.com/Bethany  The Bible Study Handbook: ​ https://amzn.to/441Org7    CONNECT:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simply_bible/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simply_bible?_t=8fqmqSRllNb&_r=1  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bethanylaurenwrites/

Want to make the most of 2025? In this episode we discuss the best way to reflect on the past year so you can make the most of the one to come.   Plus, join us in January for Bible Bootcamp, a 30-day challenge to deepen your relationship with God. Let's thrive together!   BIBLE BOOTCAMP: https://www.bethanylauren.org/bible-bootcamp    Bible Bootcamp 2025 Group Chat: https://links.geneva.com/invite/b53c6d64-adfd-4425-85e5-129224c4f7c2    Simply Bible Free Resources:  Bible Study Checklist: https://www.bethanylauren.org/shop/bible-study-checklist-free-pdf-digital-download  Bible study tutorials:  https://youtu.be/lhaAQHg2L4E  Biblical & theological studies: http://biblicaltraining.org Subscribe to The Simply Bible newsletter for resource recommendations and monthly encouragement: https://www.bethanylauren.org/contact  Got a prayer request? Send it here: https://www.bethanylauren.org/prayer-request-form    RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS (affiliate links): My #1 Bible Study resource is Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/simplybible  Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/3rmNm4N  Christian Planner: Use code BETHANY to get 15% off any order! https://www.christianplanner.com/Bethany  The Bible Study Handbook: ​ https://amzn.to/441Org7    CONNECT:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simply_bible/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simply_bible?_t=8fqmqSRllNb&_r=1  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bethanylaurenwrites/