Memorize What Matters

Have you ever thought critically about WHY you use a particular Bible translation? Today, we talk with pastor and writer Tim Wildsmith about the history and evolution of English Bible translations, comparing word-for-word and thought-for-thought approaches.

Tim offers practical advice on choosing the right translation for reading, studying, and memorization. He also shares insights from his upcoming book, *Bible Translations for Everyone,* and discusses the detailed process behind creating new translations.

Tune in to learn why so many versions exist and how to select the best one for your needs.

  ✅ Tim's Website - https://timwildsmith.com/
  ✅ Tim's new book Bible Translations for Everyone 
  ✅ Tim's YouTube Channel
  ✅ Get Josh's new book Memorize What Matters https://www.memorizewhatmatters.com

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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!

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It's been 8 months of waiting, but we're excited to finally share the finished product. Josh's new book, Memorize What Matters: 12 Proven Strategies to Memorize the Bible is now available on Amazon as an ebook, paperback, hardcover and audiobook. Check it out: https://www.memorizewhatmatters.com

Thank you so much for your support over the years. If you've been listening to this podcast, hopefully you've learned a lot about various memory techniques. In this book, you can get a concise overview of the most useful methods you can use to memorize more of the Bible than you ever thought possible.

We have a launch day giveaway as well as a promotion for the month of September that you can check out here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/giveaway

God bless!

We're just days away from the publication of my new book on Bible memory! Here's what you need to know as we prepare for the launch on Tuesday, September 17th.

Here are the links:
  ▶ Find the book on Amazon: https://www.memorizewhatmatters.com

  ▶ Check out the giveaways: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/giveaway

  ▶ Become a Patron and get a signed copy! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron

This is a MUST LISTEN! Memorizing the book of Job may sound hard - and it is - but Cambridge PhD candidate Ellie Weiner decided to take on the task following her dissertation. Here's the thing: she memorized the book not in English, but in the original Hebrew!

Ellie shares how she initially felt reluctant and intimidated by the challenge but eventually uncovered deep insights into Job's literary structure and the significance of the divine voice. They discuss the memorization process, its spiritual effects, and the practical challenges she overcame. Ellie's reflections give a fresh and profound perspective on Job, changing it from a daunting text to a source of joy and wisdom.

Read some of Ellie's written work:
  ✅ Surprising Joys of Memorizing Job: https://tyndalehouse.com/explore/articles/memorising-job/
  ✅ Christianity Today article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/04/bible-job-why-we-suffer-bad-things-good-people-jesus-gospel/
  ✅ Ellie's Substack: https://elliemarie.substack.com/p/nothing-gold-can-stay

Learn how dedicated memorization can deepen your understanding of complex biblical texts.

  ✅ Get Josh's new book "Memorize What Matters" https://www.biblememorygoal.com/book
  ✅ Join our free community! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join

🔹 SUPPORT BIBLE MEMORY GOAL🔹

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!

- Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to pay it forward for other members while gaining extra perks (live calls, mastermind groups, and more!) and access to our Bible memory training.

- Pay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you!

From kids to adults, we design our language around the things we hear, read and watch. So what does it mean to speak the "language of Scripture"? In this episode, Josh shares a personal story of a conversation he recently had at the gym.

  ✅ Check out Josh's upcoming book! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/book

  ✅ Join our free community! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join


🔹 SUPPORT BIBLE MEMORY GOAL🔹

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!

- Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to pay it forward for other members while gaining extra perks (live calls, mastermind groups, and more!) and access to our Bible memory training.

- Pay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you!

Have you ever wanted to start a Bible memory group but just haven't been able to make the leap? Janet Pope shares her experience of starting scripture memory groups, offering practical strategies that led to their success. She describes her three-year journey, including launching a new group in Birmingham, Alabama, and emphasizes the importance of finding co-leaders and organizing inspirational events.

Janet also discusses the annual retreats that mix Bible teaching with scripture recitation, showing how ordinary people can excel at memorizing scripture. Her story provides helpful tips and heartfelt insights into making scripture memory a meaningful part of everyday life.


  ✅ See Janet's Book, His Word in My Heart: https://geni.us/his-word-janet-pope

  ✅ Visit Janet's website: https://www.janetpope.org

  ✅ Check out Josh's upcoming book! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/book

  ✅ Join our free community! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join



🔹 SUPPORT BIBLE MEMORY GOAL🔹

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!

- Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to pay it forward for other members while gaining extra perks (live calls, mastermind groups, and more!) and access to our Bible memory training.

- Pay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you!

Author and speaker Janet Pope shares practical advice for starting a scripture memory group, the transformational impact of memorizing scripture, and the dynamic of her monthly meetings. Dive into the personal experiences and what you can do to form your own group.

  ✅ See Janet's Book, His Word in My Heart: https://geni.us/his-word-janet-pope

  ✅ Visit Janet's website: https://www.janetpope.org

  ✅ Check out Josh's upcoming book! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/book


🔹 SUPPORT BIBLE MEMORY GOAL🔹

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!

- Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to pay it forward for other members while gaining extra perks (live calls, mastermind groups, and more!) and access to our Bible memory training.

- Pay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you!

How do you handle seasons of spiritual drought when you don't feel like opening your Bible? Listen as Dakota Lynch and Hannah Kohner from Scripture Memory Fellowship explain their personal experience losing motivation memorizing the Bible and the steps they took to reignite the fire.

They share personal experiences, practical tips, and emphasize the importance of having a strong "why" behind memorizing God's Word. They also talk about balancing between laborious tasks and spiritual enrichment and suggest beginning anew with small, consistent efforts. Tune in for their insights and resources to rejuvenate your scripture memory journey.

  ✅ Verse Locker App https://scripturememory.com/products-resources/digital-tools/mobile-apps

  ✅ Remember the Words Book https://scripturememory.com/remember 

  ✅ Check out Josh's upcoming book! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/book


🔹 SUPPORT BIBLE MEMORY GOAL🔹

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!

- Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to pay it forward for other members while gaining extra perks (live calls, mastermind groups, and more!) and access to our Bible memory training.

- Pay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you!

Did you know that even the author of Hebrews forgot where to find a passage of Scripture he had previously memorized? In this short episode, Josh encourages us to take a step back and consider why we put so much pressure on ourselves to memorize the exact chapter and verse number for every verse that we memorize.

  ✅ Verse & Chapter Numbers are NOT Inspired (full video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukT67oNMFhE

  ✅ Check out Josh's upcoming book! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/book

  ✅ Join our 7-Day Challenge! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join


🔹 SUPPORT BIBLE MEMORY GOAL🔹

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!

- Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to pay it forward for other members while gaining extra perks (live calls, mastermind groups, and more!) and access to our Bible memory training.

- Pay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you!

The smash Broadway hit Hamilton offers some interesting insights into our pursuit of legacy and what they might mean for us as we memorize Scripture. Listen as Josh unpacks his experience viewing Hamilton in NYC this month and what we can take away from it.

  ✅ Check out Josh's upcoming book! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/book

  ✅ Join our 7-Day Challenge! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join


🔹 SUPPORT BIBLE MEMORY GOAL🔹

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!

- Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to pay it forward for other members while gaining extra perks (live calls, mastermind groups, and more!) and access to our Bible memory training.

- Pay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you!