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1. Reading your Bible doesn't have to suck.
In their typical long-winded fashion, Christina & Dusty kick off their podcast by exploring why so many Christians struggle to read their Bible — and why it's so important to approach Scripture with joy and intentionality. They also look at practical tips for creating a Bible-habit that feels less heavy and more fun!
Tips for reviving a Bible-reading habit:
1. If Bible-reading is feeling like a chore, get curious as to why. Are you forcing yourself to read in a way that doesn't actually suit how your brain works? Can you give yourself permission to approach the Scriptures in a way which feels more natural to you?
2. If you're a long-time Christian and your Bible has started to feel a bit boring, can you start approaching it in a new, fresh way? Maybe with a new translation, reading a new commentary, or by listening to it as a narration rather than reading it?
3. Ask God to help you have FUN with it!
4. If you're coming to Scripture for the first time, approach it from a high-level overview, reading through the whole Bible in a chronological before diving in to deeper, verse-by-verse studies. And take your time with it! If it takes you 2 years, that's 100% okay!
Show note resources:
Connect with Christina: https://christinalynnwallace.com
Connect with Dusty: https://dustyhegge.com
Hebrews 4:12: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%204%3A12&version=NIV
Fix your Eyes by Amy Gannett: https://amygannett.com/fix-your-eyes-2/
The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/the-weight-of-glory-a-collection-of-lewis-most-moving-addresses-c-s-lewis?variant=32556165955662
Christina's Substack essay about how we consume Scripture: https://beautifuldiscipleship.substack.com/p/beautiful-consumption
Dwell Audio Bible App: https://dwellapp.io/
The Bible Recap: https://www.thebiblerecap.com/
The 10-Minute Bible Hour by Matt Whitman: https://www.thetmbh.com/tmbh
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thechristinaanddustyshow.substack.com
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By Christina Lynn WallaceIn their typical long-winded fashion, Christina & Dusty kick off their podcast by exploring why so many Christians struggle to read their Bible — and why it's so important to approach Scripture with joy and intentionality. They also look at practical tips for creating a Bible-habit that feels less heavy and more fun!
Tips for reviving a Bible-reading habit:
1. If Bible-reading is feeling like a chore, get curious as to why. Are you forcing yourself to read in a way that doesn't actually suit how your brain works? Can you give yourself permission to approach the Scriptures in a way which feels more natural to you?
2. If you're a long-time Christian and your Bible has started to feel a bit boring, can you start approaching it in a new, fresh way? Maybe with a new translation, reading a new commentary, or by listening to it as a narration rather than reading it?
3. Ask God to help you have FUN with it!
4. If you're coming to Scripture for the first time, approach it from a high-level overview, reading through the whole Bible in a chronological before diving in to deeper, verse-by-verse studies. And take your time with it! If it takes you 2 years, that's 100% okay!
Show note resources:
Connect with Christina: https://christinalynnwallace.com
Connect with Dusty: https://dustyhegge.com
Hebrews 4:12: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%204%3A12&version=NIV
Fix your Eyes by Amy Gannett: https://amygannett.com/fix-your-eyes-2/
The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/the-weight-of-glory-a-collection-of-lewis-most-moving-addresses-c-s-lewis?variant=32556165955662
Christina's Substack essay about how we consume Scripture: https://beautifuldiscipleship.substack.com/p/beautiful-consumption
Dwell Audio Bible App: https://dwellapp.io/
The Bible Recap: https://www.thebiblerecap.com/
The 10-Minute Bible Hour by Matt Whitman: https://www.thetmbh.com/tmbh
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thechristinaanddustyshow.substack.com