Memorize What Matters

For new Christians or those who are passionate about Scripture memory, sometimes the most important thing you can do is build a solid foundation of Biblical theology by the verses you choose to memorize. Listen as Pastor Timothy Cross shares his wonderful story.

Watch the full interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BUbo2lhiGA

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Timothy's Website: TimothyJCross.org
• Join the Community! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join/

Do you have a desire to memorize more of the Bible but you're stuck using the same methods that cause you to forget the passage a couple weeks after memorizing? Check this out:
✅ https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training/

🔹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:

1. Purchase a shirt! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.
2. 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!
3. 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

You probably only use one type of Bible memory (not method), yet you're missing out on the value that three other types of Scripture memory provide! Learn a new framework for Bible memory that will hopefully inspire and motivate you if you're in a rut or getting bored with what you're currently doing.

Watch the full interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpUMMSv4roY

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Memorize the Outline of John! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0OJa1v_b6Y
• Understand Orality & Story with Larry Dinkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqd1_T7LP-E&list=PLTE-Iz5WIJOulOelpgNUdPlyAlrxbxoMA
• Bible Memory Training: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training

This framework is a small part of the 5-part Bible memory training that is available right now for the patrons within our community! Learn how you can memorize even more of the Bible than you thought possible while also gaining the benefits of doing so within an encouraging group of global Christians. Become a patron to access this training as one of the many perks:
✅ https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron/

🔹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:

1. 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!
2. 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

How do memory athletes train their brains to memorize information so fast...and what can we learn in order to memorize the Bible? In this interview with memory athlete Ronald Johnson, he shares some new memory methods and challenges us to slow down.

Watch the full interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abwQ1MEOtkY

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Ronald's Podcast: The Craft of Memory
• Ronald's Website: https://thecraftofmemory.substack.com/
• Previous Interview with Ronald: Awesome First-Letter Bible Memory Technique!

Do you have a desire to memorize more of the Bible but you're stuck using the same methods that cause you to forget the passage a couple weeks after memorizing? Check this out:
✅ https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training

🔹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:

1. Purchase a shirt! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.
2. 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!
3. 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

Learn more or reserve your spot here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training

🔹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

You might think you're not good at memorizing Scripture, but all of us somehow memorize song lyrics without thinking about it. So why not combine the two? That's what worship leader Zac Fitzsimmons does with the Psalms, and it's definitely one of the fastest ways to memorize a Psalm.

Try it out! You can find Zac's music here:
▶ On YouTube: @ZacFitzsimmonsMusic
▶ His Website: https://www.psalmsongswordforword.com

Watch the full interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm_iEC-RZNI

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Zac's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zacfitzsimmonsmusic
• Zac's Website: https://www.psalmsongswordforword.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:

1. Purchase a shirt! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.
2. 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!
3. 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

Even if you never stand up in front of your church to recite the passages of the Bible that you memorize, Rachel Eernisse believes that public recitation is CRITICAL to proper Bible memory. Listen in as she shares her method and some ideas for how you can do this yourself.

Watch the full interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VanC3gOcR-E

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Rachel's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@scripturespeakers
• Rachel's Website: https://www.scripturespeakers.com
• Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Rn48cM

🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹

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:

1. Purchase a shirt! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.
2. 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!
3. 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

You can think of memorizing the Bible like memorizing a map. The map acts as a guide on our journey to the treasure, but what exactly is the treasure? I hope you'll be encouraged and inspired by this short word for this week.


🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹

There's a lot that goes into building Bible Memory Goal and if you would like to support what we're doing, there are a few ways you can do that:

1. 1. Purchase a shirt! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.
   2. 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!
   3. 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

Josh & Amy go head to head in a friendly debate about whether the memory palace method of Scripture memory beats the "backward buildup repetition method". Which is better...and what techniques can you steal for your own Bible memory journey?

Watch the full interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH4Y0zGFiks

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Amy's YouTube channel: Bible Memory Masters
• How parents can encourage kids to memorize: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYvQaAE3aP8

🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹

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:

1. Purchase a shirt! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.
2. 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!
3. 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

It's that time of year when we're all inspired to set goals for ourselves, whether that's health, reading or even memorizing the Bible. If you're inspired to do the latter, I encourage you to take a step back and first take inventory. In this episode, Josh explains how you can easily do this and why it can be so helpful for your future goals!

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Psalm 13 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85-8S4n98AM
• Previous interview episode with my dad
• Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@biblememorygoal

🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹

There's a lot that goes into building Bible Memory Goal and if you would like to support what we're doing, there are a few ways you can do that:

1. 1. Purchase a shirt! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.
   2. 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!
   3. 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

In this special episode, Josh's dad sits down to interview Josh to ask him about why Bible Memory Goal was started and what it takes to keep it running. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how this podcast and the community came to exist and what's coming up next!

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Shop all the shirts, posters and stickers: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/shop/
• Join the Community! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join/
• Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@biblememorygoal

🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹

As you heard in this episode, there's a lot that goes into building Bible Memory Goal and if you would like to support what we're doing, there are a few ways you can do that:

1. 1. Purchase a shirt! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.
   2. 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!
   3. 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