In this episode of Bible for Newbies, Russ Michaels discusses the importance of choosing a Bible reading plan that fits your life and the posture you bring to Bible reading. He reminisces about New Year's Eve 1999 and the Y2K scare, drawing parallels to the expectations we have for Bible reading plans. Russ highlights three trusted platforms for Bible reading plans: YouVersion, Bible Gateway, and the Bible Project, each offering unique features and plans. He emphasizes that Bible reading is about encountering God, not just absorbing information, and encourages listeners to approach it with grace and consistency rather than guilt.

Inside the episode:

1. The Bible Project offers guided journeys through the Bible.
2. Bible reading is about encountering God, not just information.
3. Consistency in Bible reading is more important than perfection.
4. Grace, not guilt, should motivate spiritual practices.
5. Transformation through Bible reading happens over time.