The Chara Project Podcast

Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.

Join the Chara Project team as they interview long-time friend Lynfield Hines, a pastor for more than twenty years. Driven by a deep family legacy of faith, Lynfield shares how he encountered Jesus at seven, lead Bible studies on the playground in junior high, and through it all, approached the Bible with curiosity and passion. In his journey with the Bible, he discovered the redemptive narrative threading through scripture - a story of God's relentless love and desire for relationship with us. Lynfield's story will inspire you to embrace biblical study as a transformative, personal relationship with God, and be bold and brave in sharing your faith with others.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.

Join the Chara Project team as they interview Bruce Juhlin, a long-time friend and board member of The Chara Project.  Bruce shares his unique journey of coming to faith in Jesus before engaging with the Bible, marked by a challenging religious upbringing and a tragic loss as a teenager. Discover how a moment of despair led him to invite Jesus into his life, and how, through C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity and learning interpretive principles, he overcame doubts and embraced the Bible as a story of God’s relationship with His people. Bruce’s insights highlight the transformative power of studying scripture to know and love God deeply.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.

Join the Chara Project team as they interview Ashley Readenour, a long-time Bible study friend of Sarah and Heather's. Ashley shares her journey from a childhood marked by abuse and relgious hypocrisy, to a life-changing encounter with God’s Word that sparked a pivotal shift in her life. Discovering God’s love transformed her view of scripture from a rigid manual to a vibrant story, guiding her from trauma to trust and inspiring a life of compassion for others. If you’re someone who has experienced trauma in your own life, Ashley’s story will resonate with you!

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.

Join the Chara Project team as they interview Kass Wessman who shares how as an adult, a children’s storybook Bible first introduced her to Jesus—and how its message deeply transformed her heart. Listen as Kass recounts her powerful journey of discovering truth in scripture and how daily time in God's Word renews, sustains, and sets her free. Her story is a moving reminder of the life-changing power of abiding with Jesus and will inspire you to make space for regular connection with God through His Word.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.

Join the Chara Project team as they interview Mike Bell, a pastor at South Mountain Community Church in Utah and Executive Director of Healing Nations. Mike's unlikely path had him joining a Christian band before believing, and it was his bandmate that challenged and led him to embrace Jesus and dive into the Bible. Mike shares how scripture can inspire compassion and societal flourishing through our love for God and our neighbor. You'll want to listen to this episode as Mike shares his transformative journey from skepticism to faith. 

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.

Join the Chara Project team as they interview Terresa Wood from the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake City, Utah. From living on the streets to having her heart captured for Jesus, Terresa's story of doubt turned to hope is an encouraging story that show's the relentless love of God. Her story will inspire you to dive deeper into God's Word, and look closer at the people around us and how to love them the way God loves them.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.

Join the Chara Project team as they interview Ren Richardson, whose faith journey took him from religion to atheism to discovering the gospel message in the Bible. Ren's story of the Holy Spirit's work in his life, matched with his patient and methodical approach to uncovering the text of the Bible will encouraged you to understand God's Word and explore it for the message it tells throughout its pages. This is a story you don't want to miss!

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?

Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study Apocalyptic literature in the Bible.

Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to Apocalyptic Literature in the Bible, which is often found in the books of Daniel and Revelation. The team will explain the purpose of this type of writing style, and how to get the most out of it as you read the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study the book of Revelation in the Bible, this episode is for you!

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?

Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study the New Testament Letters in the Bible.

Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to the New Testament Letters in the Bible, explain the purpose of them, and how to get the most out of them as you read the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study the Letters in the Bible, this episode is for you!

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?

Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study the Parables in the Bible.

Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to the Parables in the Bible, their purpose, and how to get the most out of Parables as you study the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study the Parables in the Bible, this episode is for you!

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

For a list of the 40 stories and illustrations Jesus shared as parables, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/parables

To access a 13-week Parables Bible Study, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/shop/biblestudy-parables

To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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