Bible reading plans are good and so are memory goals, but why are they separate. This week, Josh introduces our new STEP guide, which gives direction on how you can track your engagement with Scripture as a whole throughout the year, but specifically for the first 90 days. Download the free STEP Guide here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/stepguide/

Our new list of 52 Bible verses for 2026 is now available! Get the free PDF list or purchase a set of custom, physical cards to keep with you:

• Download the List: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/52verses
• Purchase the Cards: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/cards

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• Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! https://www.biblememory.store
• Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron
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Spiritual growth and maturity doesn't come from one inspirational moment at a conference or from listening to emotional worship music. It comes from the time you spend every day in formation: aka "spiritual discpline". Here are 7 ways you can build this.

✅ Learn more about Scripture Sync 2026! https://www.scripturesyncdallas.com/2026
✅ Learn 12 Strategies to Memorize the Bible: https://www.memorizewhatmatters.com


Here are the 7 keys to spiritual discpline:

1. Choose Your Battle (aka "know your why")
2. Build Habits, not just Goals
3. Remove Distractions
4. Find a Mentor
5. Exercise your Body
6. Pactice Love & Humility
7. Find your Community

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• Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! https://www.biblememory.store
• Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron
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He shares the incredible story behind memorizing and publicly quoting Romans chapters 1 through 8 — and why he believes Bible memory is not just for pastors, but for every believer. This is David Platt, the best-selling author, former president of the International Mission Board (IMB) and influential pastor.

David explains how Scripture memory shaped his ministry, deepened his intimacy with God during suffering, and why leaders must model and encourage this habit in the Church. Plus, you’ll hear David’s practical memorization habits, his “MAPS” method for studying the Bible, and why he believes the Word is too powerful to stay silent about.

✅ David Platt’s Website – https://radical.net
✅ “How to Read the Bible” by David Platt – Available on Amazon
✅ Get Josh's new book Memorize What Matters - 12 Proven Strategies to Memorize the Bible

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If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:

• Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! https://www.biblememory.store
• Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron
• Pay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/support

"The event was so encouraging because I don't have many other people in my life who are passionate about Scripture memory." - Scripture Sync 2025 attendee

Learn more about Scripture Sync 2026 and grab early bird tickets here: https://www.scripturesyncdallas.com

Listen to a new episode of Memory Moment: https://podcasts.apple.com/np/podcast/memory-moment-weekly-bible-memory-verse/id1788616324

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If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:

• Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! https://www.biblememory.store
• Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron
• Pay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/support

This week Josh is joined by Faith Womack, a self-proclaimed Bible nerd and author of the new book No More Boring Bible Study, to talk about why so many Christians struggle with Scripture…and why misunderstanding the Bible can be far more dangerous than we realize. 

Faith shares the very personal story of how her father’s habit of cherry-picking verses shaped (and shook) her early understanding of God — and how discovering a faithful hermeneutic at college completely transformed her relationship with Scripture.

✅ No More Boring Bible Study by Faith Womack – Available on Amazon
✅ Faith’s youtube channel – @bibleNerdMinistries
✅ Join the “Memorize What Matters” Newsletter – biblememorygoal.com/newsletter

00:00 – Intro
01:05 – When Scripture Gets Misused & Discovering a Bigger God
05:37 – Hermeneutics 101: How to Read the Bible Faithfully
12:26 – How to Study & Memorize Scripture the Right Way

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If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:

• Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! https://www.biblememory.store
• Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron
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This is the moment in our Bible memory journey where we need to focus! The end of the year is upon us and things are about to get crazy busy. How are you going to make sure that you remain intentional about being in God's Word every day?

Join me by using #FinishStrong2025 as you post on social media.

Or leave a comment on the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/0mUGn34aPl0

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If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:

• Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! https://www.biblememory.store
• Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron
• Pay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/support

Why not be creative with your birthday as you get older? In this episode, Josh sits down with Becky Friberg, director of the Bible Memory Goal community, to unpack why she decided to recite the entire book of Hebrews live in front of friends and family for her birthday.

Becky shares the inspiration behind this unique event, the surprising responses from guests (including her mom!), and how this public scripture recitation led to opportunities she never expected.

✅ Becky Friberg’s YouTube Channel – youtube.com/@beckyfriberg 
✅ Join Our Next 7‑Day Memory Challenge! – https://community.biblememorygoal.com/c/memory-challenge/
✅ Learn more about Scripture Sync 2026 –  ScriptureSyncDallas.com
✅ Level up Your Scripture Recitation! biblememorygoal.com/patron

Chapters:
(00:00:00) Introduction & Why Recite Hebrews for a Birthday
(00:06:00) How the Hebrews Recitation Event Came Together
(00:10:00) Audience Reaction & Response to the Event
(00:13:47) Becky’s Memorization & Recitation Strategy

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• Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! https://www.biblememory.store
• Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron
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Your church has a worship team and a prayer team...but what about a "recitation team"? In this episode, Josh Summers sits down with Tom Griffins, founder of the By Heart Ministry, to explore the art and the power of scripture recitation in the modern church. Memorizing the Bible is more than just a private, personal discipline - it should also be for the edification of the church!

Tom walks us through the practical dynamics of implementing recitation in a service, how to coach nervous reciters, and why this discipline belongs in the body of Christ.

✅ Tom Griffins Website – https://byheart.org/ 

✅ Level up Your Scripture Recitation! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron

✅ Learn 12 Bible memory strategies: https://www.memorizewhatmatters.com/book/

Chapters:

(00:00:00)  Introduction & Recitation Team Concept
(00:03:42)  Why Recitation Matters in Church
(00:10:44)  How to Start Recitation in Your Church
(00:14:33)  Skillful Handling of God’s Word
(00:17:06)  Outro & Resources

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• Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron
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This is final portion of the entire book of Psalms recited from memory by our community Patrons. This recitation was originally published on YouTube and includes multiple translations.

This is Book 5 of Psalms, which includes chapters 107 to 150. All previous chapters of Psalms can be found in previous episodes of this podcast.

  ➡️ Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILyuBj1tkO8

  ➡️ Start your Bible Memory Journey: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron

  ➡️ Learn 12 Strategies for Scripture memory: https://www.memorizewhatmatters.com

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If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:

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• Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron
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This is part 4 of the entire book of Psalms recited from memory by our community Patrons. This recitation was originally published on YouTube and includes multiple translations.

This is Book 4 of Psalms, which includes chapters 90 to 106. The remaining book of Psalms will be published tomorrow.

  ➡️ Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILyuBj1tkO8

  ➡️ Start your Bible Memory Journey: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron

  ➡️ Learn 12 Strategies for Scripture memory: https://www.memorizewhatmatters.com

🔹SUPPORT the MINISTRY 🔹

If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:

• Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! https://www.biblememory.store
• Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron
• Pay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/support