Did you know that Jesus quoted from the Book of Psalms more than any other book of Scripture?

In this episode, host Kristin Nave takes you on a deep dive into the Book of Psalms, inviting us into her personal journey of engaging with the Psalms over the last several years. She provides an overview of what the Psalms are, their historical context, and the themes they embody. Kristin also shares her practice of studying a Psalm every weekend, offering insights into how she chooses and studies them. The episode beautifully concludes by illustrating how Jesus used the Psalms during His life, providing a model for us to follow.

Episode Highlights:

• Kristin’s love for the Psalms and a historical overview of the book and authors
• Studying a Psalm every weekend.and how it’s transformed Kristin’s Bible Study
• Kristin shares her structured yet flexible approach to choosing and studying a Psalm
• The many ways Jesus used the Psalms throughout His ministry

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Bible Highlighting Guide on shelovesbible.com  
• Free Bible commentary by David Guzik on enduringword.com
• Interview with Jen Wilkin and Preston Sprinkle on Theology and the Raw
• The Psalms Must Be Fulfilled: The Son’s Script and Strength for Holy Week | Desiring God

Hashtags: #LoveTheBible #ThePsalms #BibleStudy #JesusAndThePsalms #BiblicalInsights #prophecy #lament #biblehighlighting #

#KristinNave #shelovesbible 

Show Credits:

• Executive Producer & Host: Kristin Nave
• Producer : Jay Lee - Provision Podcasts
• Media Designer: Bethany Young

What happens when you challenge Jesus to speak to you,and He actually does?

In this episode, host Kristin Nave welcomes Ershad Ganji, CEO of Mr. Pen, to discuss his journey from Iran to Christianity and how his faith impacts his business practices. Ershad shares his powerful personal story of exploring Christianity as a college student and how he was influenced by the love and kindness of the Christians he met in the United States. He discusses the surprising challenge he posed to the Bible that led to a pivotal moment in his faith journey and explains how his company, Mr. Pen, strives to create products that serve Christian communities and beyond.

Episode Highlights:

• Ershad shares his background, growing up in Iran as a Muslim and coming to the U.S. to study
• Kristin and Ershad discuss the kindness of a Baptist Collegiate Ministry that played a significant role in his conversion
• Ershad recounts the story of challenging Jesus to prove His existence and the astonishing result
• The journey of Mr Pen's growth from a small startup to a leading brand on Amazon
• Discussion on how Christian values influence business ethics

Resources Mentioned:

• Mr. Pen Website: https://mrpen.com/
• Mr. Pen on Amazon
• The Bible Recap
• "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis

 #LoveTheBible #Podcast #Christianity #BibleJournaling #ErshadGanji#KristinNave #shelovesbible  #MrPen #BibleHighlighters #educationalproducts #Amazon

Show Credits:

• Executive Producer & Host: Kristin Nave
• Producer : Jay Lee - Provision Podcasts
• Media Designer: Bethany Young

Guest:

• Bio:
  • Ershad Ganji is the CEO of Mr Pen. After a three year period, he built an online brand holding company from 0 to 8 figures, which has been in the top 20 Amazon sellers and is a multi category leader on Amazon. One of Ershod's goals is to have his company's products in every American household by the end of 2027. Ershad lives in Louisiana with his wife and two children.

How does a does a mother find light in the darkest days through faith and power of God’s word?

In this episode, host Kristin Nave welcomes guest Hillary Smiley to talk about how the Bible guides, informs, and comforts us in times of difficulty and suffering. Hillary shares her personal journey as a mother to her son, Luke, who has special needs, and how her faith in God has been a steadfast foundation through her family’s trials. The discussion highlights Hillary’s experiences with the Word of God, her church community’s supportive role, and the profound lessons she has learned about vulnerability and reliance on God.

Episode Highlights:

• Hillary’s early experiences with faith through VBS
• A challenging pregnancy and unexpected difficulties they faced after Luke’s birth.
• Kristin and Hillary discuss the transformative power of the Bible during times of personal suffering and uncertainty.
• Hillary explains how the church community provided strong support for her family
• Reflection on lamenting as a way to express vulnerability and maintain hope in God’s promises.

Resources Mentioned:

• Photo Blog: www.capturingmotherhood.com
• @capturingmotherhood
• @hillsmileyphotography
• Book: "One Thousand Gifts" by Ann Voskamp

Hashtags: #LoveTheBiblePodcast #FaithJourney #SpecialNeedsParenting #BiblicalComfort #ChristianSuffering #RealityVentura #trials #adversity #motherhood

#KristinNave #shelovesbible  #hillarysmiley

Show Credits:

• Executive Producer & Host: Kristin Nave
• Producer : Jay Lee - Provision Podcasts
• Media Designer: Bethany Young

Guest:

• Bio:
  • Hillary Smiley is a believer, wife, mama of four (her third child has special needs) and photographer. She counts gifts from God and seeks to find light everywhere, even in the darkest of days.

What if the miracle you’re looking for is sitting on your bookshelf?

In this episode, host Kristin Nave goes deep into the miraculous nature of the Bible and its impact on faith with author James Finke, the mind behind the ministry, Christianity Uncomplicated. James shares his transformative personal journey from a corporate leader to a passionate defender of the Bible. Throughout their discussion, Kristin and James explore the importance of apologetics, how suffering led him to a deeper understanding of the Bible as the very Word of God. They also discuss his latest work, "Dear Judas," his first foray into the world of fiction, with a twist of apologetics.

Episode Highlights:

• James’ journey with anxiety and how it led him to the Bible.
• What apologetics can and can’t do
• The importance of being part of a local church community.
• James presents his acronym "CORRECT" as a framework for understanding why we can have confidence in the Bible
• Introduction of James' new book, "Dear Judas," and how it weaves apologetics into fiction.

Resources Mentioned:

• James’ website: https://authorjamesfinke.com/ 
• New Novel: Dear Judas: A Christian Novel: A Christian Inspirational Fiction Story of Faith, Love, Spiritual Warfare, and Suspense with a Screwtape Letters Twist: Finke, James: 9798303155008: Amazon.com: Books
• FREE “Dear Judas” ebook for Love the Bible listeners: https://authorjamesfinke.com/kristin/ 
• James’ Uncomplicated apologetics series: https://authorjamesfinke.com/books/ 
• Instagram: @authorjamesfinke
• "I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist" by Frank Turek and Norm Geisler

#BibleStudy #ChristianityUncomplicated #Apologetics #JamesFinke #LoveTheBible #FaithJourney #DearJudas #PodcastEpisode #ChristianFiction #SpiritualGrowth

#KristinNave #shelovesbible  #christianbooks #christianfiction #cslewis 

Show Credits:

• Executive Producer & Host: Kristin Nave
• Producer : Jay Lee - Provision Podcasts
• Media Designer: Bethany Young

Guest:

• Bio:
  • James Finke brings over 17 years of experience managing 50-million-dollar insurance portfolios in Corporate America. He is an expert in assessing risk and hedging bets. Therefore, it sometimes catches people off-guard when they discover he has gone all-in and wagered everything that the Bible is true. Christianity Uncomplica

Have you ever had questions about the Bible that you were too afraid to ask?

In this episode, host Kristin Nave welcomes pastor and author Tim Chaddick to dive deep into the wisdom books of the Bible. Tim shares his journey from a non-believing youth to becoming a preacher, discusses his passion for expository preaching, and provides insights into the wisdom books of Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. The conversation covers how these books describe and prescribe life, the challenges they present to readers, and how they ultimately point to Christ as the fulfillment of biblical wisdom. Tim also shares how he hopes to continue growing in his relationship with the Bible and his desire to pass on his knowledge to the next generation.

Episode Highlights:

• Tim’s journey from a secular upbringing to becoming a Christian pastor
• The importance and approach of expository preaching in understanding scripture
• Insights into the wisdom books: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes, and their significance
• Contradictions in Proverbs?
• Ecclesiastes' special role in framing life for unbelievers

Resources Mentioned:

• Tim’s website: https://www.timchaddick.com/ 
• "The Truth About Lies" by Tim Chaddick
• "Better: How Jesus Satisfies the Search for Meaning" by Tim Chaddick
• "Three Philosophies of Life" by Peter Kreeft
• Blue Letter Bible and Bible Gateway for online Bible resources
• From Gay to Gospel: The Fascinating Story of Becket Cook

#LoveTheBible #WisdomBooks #ExpositoryPreaching #BiblicalWisdom #ChristianPodcast #Job #Proverbs #Ecclesiastes #TimChaddick #BibleStudy #SpiritualGrowth

#KristinNave #shelovesbible #RealityVentura

Show Credits:

• Executive Producer & Host: Kristin Nave
• Producer : Jay Lee - Provision Podcasts
• Media Designer: Bethany Young

Guest:

• Bio:
  • Tim Chaddick is the Pastor for Preaching at Reality Ventura and Founding Pastor of Reality Church London and Reality LA. A native to California, Tim's first ten years of church-planting ministry started as the Lead Pastor of Reality LA in 2006, a thriving church in the heart of Hollywood, before planting Reality London in the UK in 2016. In 2021, Tim returned to California to take up the Pastor for Preaching role at Reality Ventura. Tim, his wife Lindsey, and 3 daughters currently live in Ventura, California.

What is the Metanarrative and how could it help unlock Bible Study for you?

In this episode, host Kristin Nave welcomes Elizabeth Woodson, a Bible teacher, theologian, and author, to discuss common myths in Bible study and the importance of properly approaching Scripture. Elizabeth shares her journey of falling in love with the Bible from a young age and offers practical guidance on overcoming challenging books and passages, as well as common misconceptions in reading the Bible. They dive into topics such as declining biblical literacy, tips for hard to interpret passages, and the significance of learning the metanarrative of Scripture. Elizabeth also introduces her upcoming Bible study on the book of Galatians. 

Highlights:

• The myth that Bible study should be easy
• Our culture of immediacy and how it impacts Bible study
• The metanarrative of Scripture in studying difficult books like Obadiah
• Discussion about handling differing interpretations of Scripture
• Elizabeth’s new Bible study on Galatians, "Live Free,"

Resources Mentioned:

• Elizabeth’s website: www.thewoodsoninstitute.org 
• Elizabeth article: A Common Myth About Bible Study: It Should Be Easy
• Elizabeth’s book: From Beginning to Forever: A Study of the Grand Narrative of Scripture.
• Elizabeth upcoming Bible study on Galatians: "Live Free"
• App: Lectio 365.

#LoveTheBible #ElizabethWoodson #BibleStudy #Galatians #BibleLiteracy #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianFaith #FaithJourney #PodcastEpisode #metanarrative #grandnarrative 

#KristinNave #shelovesbible #livefree  #ElizabethWoodson

Show Credits:

• Executive Producer & Host: Kristin Nave
• Producer : Jay Lee - Provision Podcasts
• Media Designer: Bethany Young

Guest Bio:

• Elizabeth Woodson is a Bible teacher, theologian, author, and the Founder of The Woodson Institute, an organization that equips believers to understand and grow in their Christian faith. She loves helping people internalize their faith and connect it practically to everyday life. With over a decade of experience in church ministry, Elizabeth is passionate about creating pathways for discipleship and theological education in the local church. Elizabeth is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education. She is a contributing author for World on Fire and the author of the book Embrace Your Life: How To Find Joy When The Life You Have Is Not The Life You Hoped For and From Beginning To Forever: A Study of the Grand Narrative of Scripture. She is also the host of the podcast Starting Place,where she talks about what Christians Believe and how those beliefs connect to our everyday lives

Have you ever wondered why the gospels sometimes tell the same story differently?

In this episode, host Kristin Nave interviews Jeremy Treat, pastor for preaching and vision at Reality LA, adjunct professor of theology at Biola University, and author of multiple books. Together they dive into the uniqueness of the perspectives of each of the gospels, why they sometimes differ, and the significance of the kingdom of God in Jesus’ ministry. Jeremy also shares insights from his recent book, “Politics and the Way of Jesus”  and how Christians can engage politically with a Kingdom mindset and in their everyday lives.

Highlights:

• Jeremy’s personal Bible study and meditation practices
• Understanding differences between the Gospels and their theological depth
• The Parables as a Window, Mirror and Door
• The significance of the Kingdom of God in Jesus' teachings
• Jesus and Politics and how Christians should engage politically with a Kingdom perspective
• Hope and unity in Christ regardless of political outcomes

Resources Mentioned:

• Jeremy book "Politics in the Way of Jesus"
• More of Jeremy’s Books
• Discovery Bible Study
• Jeremy Treat’s next book: "Renewal in Christ, Athanasius on the Christian Life"

#LoveTheBible #JeremyTreat #BibleStudy #KingdomOfGod #ChristianPodcast #SeekFirst #PoliticsAndFaith #atonement #gospels #election 

#KristinNave #shelovesbible #JeremyTreat #RealityLA

Show Credits:

• Executive Producer & Host: Kristin Nave
• Producer : Jay Lee - Provision Podcasts
• Media Designer: Bethany Young

Guest:

• Jeremy Treat (PhD, Wheaton College) is Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Reality LA in Los Angeles, California and Adjunct Professor of Theology at Biola University. He is the author of The Crucified King, Seek First,

Ever wonder how to keep your children engaged with The Bible as a busy mom?

In this episode, host Kristin Nave sits down with Lindsey Carroll to discuss her journey from a full-time marketing career to homeschooling her children and creating theologically rich resources for Christian families. Lindsey shares about her favorite resources for women and families, emphasizing the integration of Bible teaching into all of daily life, and not just a structured time once a day. The conversation covers practical advice for overwhelmed parents, the importance of modeling Christian behavior, and the significance of consistent and engaging Bible study that provides learning not only for the kids, but parents, at the same time.

Highlights:

• Lindsey’s decision to leave her marketing career to homeschool
• Transitioning from storybook Bibles to reading the real Bible with young children and the use of translations
• Practical tips for overwhelmed, including teachable moments throughout the day and audio Bibles.
• Modeling Christian behavior through everyday actions
• Lindsey discusses the creation of her educational studies, including her favorite project “Foundations of the Bible”

Resources Mentioned:

• "Driven by Grace" - Lindsey Carroll's company
• "Women of the Word" by Jen Wilkin
• "bible.is" - App for engaging audio Bible experiences
• Lindsey Carroll's curriculum "Foundations of the Bible"
• Lindsey’s Instagram: @drivenbygrace
• The Bible Recap Podcast

#LoveTheBible #BiblicalParenting #FaithAndFamily #ChristianResources #BibleStudy #InHerShoe #DrivenByGrace #ChristianParenting #motherhood #ChristianMom #HomeschoolingFaith #ModelingFaith

#KristinNave #shelovesbible #lindseycarroll #drivenbygrace

Show Credits:

• Executive Producer & Host: Kristin Nave
• Producer : Jay Lee - Provision Podcasts
• Media Designer: Bethany Young

Guest:

• Lindsey Caroll is the owner of Driven by Grace, a company committed to creating theologically rich resources for Christian families. Her best-selling studies include "In Her Shoes," which is a Bible study about mothers in the Bible and applying their life lessons to your journey. Her other best-seller is "Foundations of the Bible," which is a 3-volume Bible curriculum for families. Lindsey is passionate about equipping kids with first-hand knowledge of God's Word so they can know the truth and stand up for it. She is a homeschool mom of three children (9 and under) and has been married to her husband, Brendon, for 12 years. In her free time, she enjoys running, going to the beach, watching the cooking channel, and starting her mornings with the Bible and a warm cup of coffee.

What do you do when you feel your faith buckling under the weight of doubt?

In this episode, host Kristin Nave welcomes Bethany Lauren for a rich discussion on maintaining faith amidst doubts, the interplay between doubt and belief, and the recent revival of cultural Christianity amongst secular thinkers. Bethany shares her personal journey, highlighting the critical role of scripture and community in navigating faith crises, while offering practical advice for others facing similar struggles. She also shares about her Bible Boot Camp initiative and emphasizes the importance of understanding faith as trust in the faithfulness of Jesus.

Highlights:

• Bethany’s insights on engaging with scripture while facing doubts
• Discussion on the trend of cultural Christianity and intellectual engagement with biblical teachings
• Kristin’s encouragement that doubt can coexist with faith
• Bethany's personal journey through doubt, deconstruction and resources that helped
• Bethany's 30-Day Bible Boot Camp

Resources Mentioned:

• Bible Boot Camp 30-day challenge
• Books by Josephus and other historical texts on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus
• Alpha course -  exploring faith and doubt in a community setting
• Bethany’s Podast Simply Bible Podcast
• Bethany's Instagram page: @simply_bible

#LoveTheBible #FaithAndDoubt #BibleBootCamp #SimplyBiblePodcast #Christianity #ScriptureStudy #TrustInJesus #deconstruction #newatheism #community #KristinNave #shelovesbible #bethanylauren

Show Credits:

• Executive Producer & Host: Kristin Nave
• Producer : Jay Lee - Provision Podcasts
• Media Designer: Bethany Young

Guest:

• Bio:
  • Bethany has been micro-blogging on Instagram since 2017 under the handle @simply_bible, where she teaches her followers how to love and study the Bible. She is also the creator of Bible Bootcamp, a 30-day Bible reading challenge, and At Home Seminary, a self-led theology program.
    
    In 'real life,' Bethany teaches Humane Letters (philosophy, history, and literature) at a classical high school. She has been married to Joel for twelve years and together they have two daughters, Selah and Emery.

What do you do when you don’t understand something you’re reading in the Bible?

In this episode, host Kristin Nave welcomes guest Meghan Harvey to discuss the obstacles to studying the Bible. Megan shares her journey from struggling with selective storytelling and taking verses out of context in church to discovering a deeper, more personal understanding of scripture.The conversation covers modern distractions, the importance of community and mentorship, valuing the entire canon of scripture, and practical tips for integrating Bible study into daily routines. Both Kristin and Megan emphasize the need for creating safe spaces for questions and finding personalized routines and plans that help you to engage with God's word consistently.

Highlights:

• Meghan discusses initial struggles with reading the Bible in context.
• Perspective on modern distractions, like phones, and managing them.
• The importance of Bible study groups and older mentors.
• Meghan shares her daily Bible study routine
• Meghan shares how the Kristin and the Psalms have influenced her

Resources Mentioned:

• Meghan’s IG account: @she_lives_loved
• "New Morning Mercies" by Paul David Tripp (recommended devotional)

Hashtags

#LoveTheBible #BibleStudy #FaithJourney #ChristianPodcast #Inspiration #ScriptureStudy  #KristinNave #shelovesbible #shelivesloved #leviticus

Show Credits:

• Executive Producer & Host: Kristin Nave
• Producer : Jay Lee - Provision Podcasts
• Media Designer: Bethany Young

Guest:

• Bio:
  • What started out as a way to share my bible journaling, turned into an Instagram community of women eager to learn more about how to study the bible and make it a habit in their life. I'm Megs and I am a Jesus follower, wife, and mom of 3 wonderful children. I was born and raised in England and now reside in Alberta, Canada. I love hot coffee, but won't say no to a nicely brewed tea either. I am passionate about encouraging women to remember they are living loved by an awesome God who has a plan and purpose for their lives.