"Their delight is in the law of the LORD, and they meditate on his law day and night."

Over the past four weeks, our growth groups have been practicing how to root ourselves more deeply in Scripture. Pastor Shelton and I wanted to take a moment to share some of our biggest lessons and hopes coming out of this time. Our prayer is that it encourages you and helps you think about what God has been teaching you too.

In this episode, we talk about:

The main takeaways we gained from this Scripture practice

Some challenges we had to push through

A simple tool called The Hand Illustration

What's coming next for Paseo

"The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip."

Why should we memorize Scripture when we have smart phones, Bible apps, and ChatGPT? The short answer is: The Bible was meant not just to be read, but remembered.

Discover with Pastor Shelton and me why memorizing God’s Word is one of the most practical and powerful habits you can build.

Listen to learn more about:

The example of Jesus on the cross

Why memorization matters

How the Holy Spirit helps us

Tips to practice memorizing the Bible this week

We hope this conversation encourages you in your faith!

"They received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true."

If we want to follow Jesus faithfully, we need to learn how to tune our ears to what He has revealed to us in Scripture. That's why Pastor Shelton and I are exploring what it means to study God's Word in this week's episode of the Paseo Podcast.

Take a listen to learn more about:

The difference between reading and studying

How study helps us avoid misusing Scripture

Our favorite Bible study tools and resources

Tips to practice studying the Bible this week

We hope this conversation encourages you in your faith!

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly..."

Hurry is the enemy of any student of Jesus. What does it mean to meditate on Scripture? That's what Pastor Shelton and I discuss on this week's episode of the Paseo Podcast.

Listen to discover more about:

Eastern vs. Biblical meditation

The cost and benefit of meditating on Scripture

Secrets to slowing down as you read

Tips to practice meditation this week

"Consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them."

Pastor Shelton and Andrew share on the practice of reading Scripture. Not simply as a box to check, but as a way to meet with Jesus, our Teacher, and be changed by Him.

Whether you’ve been a Christian for years or you're just starting out, this conversation will help you read in a way that leads to transformation.

Listen to discover more about:

Learning from Jesus as our Teacher

Why listening comes first

Moving from information to formation

Practical tips to get started this week

We hope this episode encourages you!