Memorize What Matters

We all feel slow and bad at memorizing the Bible, but sometimes our desire for "efficiency" actually works against us. In this episode, Josh provides an encouragement to embrace the inefficiencies of Scripture memorization, with four lessons you can take away.

Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BGg0H-Nyg1M

Watch the video about AI songs: https://youtube.com/shorts/rcrcIIr1Yn4

Memorize more of the Bible this year:
 ▶ Download our 52 Verses PDF: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/52-verses
 ▶ Join our Bible memory training: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training


Want to join our global community of memorizers?
▶ Join here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join/


Thank you for taking the time to listen. If it has been a blessing to you, please drop us a note to let us know! contact [at] biblememorygoal.com


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

- Check out our Store! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.

- Leave a Rating or Review: Every single review makes a HUGE difference in how easy it is for other people to find and benefit from these interviews and resources. The review doesn't need to be long or complicated - even one sentence helps!

- Become a Patron: Not only does becoming a patron help to support this podcast, it's also a great way to motivate and keep yourself accountable to your own Bible memory goals. Get access to live video calls, small groups and memory resources!

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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

In addition to being a busy attorney, Lise Anderson has spent the last 15 years committing the entire gospel of Luke to memory. The story of how she got started and why she uses techniques like sign language to help her in the process will definitely inspire you in your own Bible memory journey!

You can also watch this interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgS6lLIL408

  ✅ Listen to Janet Pope's Interview

  ✅ Check out Janet Pope's book: https://geni.us/his-word-janet-pope


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- 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!

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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

2 years. 40+ interviews. Hundreds of thousands of people around the world listening. Today we're celebrating the 100th episode of the Memorize What Matters podcast! Join us as we look back at the ideas that have encouraged and inspired us over the past 99 episodes.

Join Josh's book launch group here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/book

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• Participate in our 5-part Bible Memory training: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training/
• Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@biblememorygoal

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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 track your progress with a poster!

- 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.

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

🔹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

In less than 6 months, Dr. Larry Dinkins memorized an outline of the meaning or story of every chapter in the Bible using a combination of various memory techniques. Here's how he did it and what you can do to start memorizing your own Biblical outline.

Would you prefer to watch this interview? You can do so on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6i7eNFdVg8

Memorize more of the Bible this year:
 ▶ Download our 52 Verses PDF: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/52-verses
 ▶ Join our Bible memory training: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training


Want to join our global community of memorizers?
▶ Join here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join/


Thank you for taking the time to listen. If it has been a blessing to you, please drop us a note to let us know! contact [at] biblememorygoal.com


🔹SUPPORT THE PODCAST🔹

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

- Check out our Store! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.

- Leave a Rating or Review: Every single review makes a HUGE difference in how easy it is for other people to find and benefit from these interviews and resources. The review doesn't need to be long or complicated - even one sentence helps!

- Become a Patron: Not only does becoming a patron help to support this podcast, it's also a great way to motivate and keep yourself accountable to your own Bible memory goals. Get access to live video calls, small groups and memory resources!

🔹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

We all have trouble memorizing numbers...but what if that could change? What if you could easily memorize any number in the Bible or in life? Join our live training to learn how to apply The Major System to memorize all the books of the Bible in order: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/major

This training as well as other benefits are available for free to our patrons:
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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 a Shirt Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster!

- 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!

🔹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

Adam Wright has toured the world with his band Act of Congress, but he's most at home when he's worshipping on Sunday with his church in Alabama, USA. Here's how he combined his love of Scripture with his professional skills to produce Scripture music that is heard by millions around the globe.

Learn more about Adam and The Corner Room:

- The Corner Room website: https://www.cornerroommusic.com
- Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ajMEZ6eWYBO1ijf0X3Vgg
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCornerRoomMusic

You can also watch this interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...



🔹 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 a Shirt Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster!

- 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!

🔹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

I've never felt more vulnerable than when I did a live stream of me memorizing 1 Peter this past week, but in the process of doing it, there were a few key lessons that should be an encouragement to anybody that hears.

Watch the full live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF3ZfKEgekk

You can also go back and watch the original Jude live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Tm6ADRS4o

Check out these resources:

• Join the Bible Memory Community: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join
• See our recommended resources: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/resources
• Check out the Bible memory training: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training

🔹 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 track your progress with a poster!

- 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.

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

🔹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

Some people are skilled at remembering movies or shows they've watched - the characters, the quotes, the plot. In this episode, Zach Schwab explains his creative method for using movies as a kind of mind palace. This is a technique I've never seen used anywhere else, so be sure to take notes!

Want to learn more techniques for memorizing the Bible? Check out our 5-part training: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training/

Watch the full video with visual explanations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnguS_aF5xU

Join both Josh and Zach in the Bible memory community, an online community with thousands of members from around the world! 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 track your progress with a poster!

- 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.

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


🔹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

What are some practical ways to structure a group of people who want to memorize the Bible? Or how do you encourage teenagers and kids to memorize together? Listen as Josh from Bible Memory Goal and Dakota Lynch from Scripture Memory Fellowship answer these live questions from the replay of a livestream.

Watch the full replay of the livestream with Dakota: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X9g1XoqPhg

Here are links to the resources mentioned in this episode:

• Visit Scripture Memory Fellowship: https://scripturememory.com/
• Warriors of the Word Program: https://warriorsoftheword.org/
• Watch Josh Memorize Jude in real time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Tm6ADRS4o

Please don't forget to leave a review of this podcast!

Do you want to memorize more Scripture in 2024?

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• Participate in our 5-part Bible Memory training: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training/
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🔹 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 track your progress with a poster!

- 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.

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


🔹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

When it comes to Bible memory, some people feel pressure to memorize entire chapters or books of the Bible. In this episode of the Memorize What Matters podcast, musician and worship leader Leah Carolan explains how she freed herself from the unnecessary guilt of her "simple" method of Scripture memory.

Learn more about Leah Carolan here:
✅ Check out her Scripture songs: https://www.youtube.com/@memorizescripture
✅ Visit her website: https://radiantventure.com/


Check out our Bible memory training! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training


Want to join our global community of memorizers?
▶ Join here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join/


Thank you for taking the time to listen. If it has been a blessing to you, please drop us a note to let us know! contact [at] biblememorygoal.com


🔹SUPPORT THE PODCAST🔹

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

- Check out our Store! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.
- Leave a Rating or Review: Every single review makes a HUGE difference in how easy it is for other people to find and benefit from these interviews and resources. The review doesn't need to be long or complicated - even one sentence helps!
- Become a Patron: Not only does becoming a patron help to support this podcast, it's also a great way to motivate and keep yourself accountable to your own Bible memory goals. Get access to live video calls, small groups and memory resources!

🔹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