In this episode, Pastor Justin and Diana Likens give an unpaid endorsement of the Foundations 260 (F-260) Bible Reading Plan from Replicate Ministries, which you can learn more about and download here.

In this episode of Anchored by the Word, Pastor Justin Likens and Diana continue their discussion on discipleship, focusing on the “teaching” aspect of the Great Commission. Building on last week’s conversation about making disciples, they explore how believers can grow in their relationship with Jesus through simple, consistent habits of Bible reading and reflection. Rather than making discipleship complicated or treating it like a checklist, Justin and Diana emphasize slowing down, spending time with God’s Word, and learning to love its Author more deeply.

The heart of the conversation centers on the H.E.A.R. method of Bible study—Highlight, Explain, Apply, Respond—a practical and personal approach to engaging with Scripture. Diana walks listeners through each step, explaining how journaling helps anchor God’s truth in our hearts, track spiritual growth, and even create a legacy of faith for future generations. Pastor Justin shares a recent journal entry from Matthew 28, reflecting on how even Jesus’ followers doubted and how pastors, teachers, and believers alike must remember that our work is faithfulness—the results belong to God.

Throughout the episode, listeners are encouraged to approach their Bible time not as a task to complete but as a relationship to nurture. With warmth and honesty, Justin and Diana remind us that discipleship isn’t about perfection—it’s about daily dependence, listening to God, and walking with Him in both the mountains and valleys of life.