Bible Basics
by Jacqueline Williams Adewole
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When Life Feels Empty and God Feels Silent: Ruth
When Life Feels Empty and God Feels Silent: Ruth
About this podcast
Welcome! The Bible Basics Podcast is designed to make the Bible approachable and accessible for all, particularly those who are new to the faith or curious about the Bible. Each episode focuses on a specific topic, breaking it down into bite-sized chunks and offering foundational knowledge about the Bible's structure, types, writing, and storyline. The ultimate goal is to increase listeners' comfort level with the Bible and deepen their relationship with God through reading His Word.
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Episodes
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- When Life Feels Empty and God Feels Silent: Ruth · 20 min · Season 6 Episode 20We walk through Ruth as a tightly written story that begins with Naomi’s emptiness and ends with unexpected fullness, using one simple observation tool to track what changes…
- 7 Silly Tricks to Learn the New Testament in Order · 14 min · Season 6 Episode 19We teach a simple way to memorize all 27 New Testament books in order using seven small chunks and memorable cues you can say out loud. We also explain how the New Testament is…
- Does God Approve of Everything in the Bible? · 17 min · Season 6 Episode 18We walk through the Book of Judges as a brutally honest part of Scripture where people keep failing and God keeps coming back for them. We learn how to read hard stories with…
- Joshua: You Don't Need a Strategy. You Need Obedience. · 11 min · Season 6 Episode 17We track Israel’s turning point after Moses dies and Joshua steps up, showing that God’s promise keeps moving even when leadership changes. We walk through Jericho, Rahab, Achan…
- Ancient Israel Rises And Falls. The Story Isn't Over. · 10 min · Season 6 Episode 16We zoom out and trace Israel’s story from entering the Promised Land to exile and life under Persian rule, so you can read the Old Testament history books with confidence. We…
- What Does the Bible Say About Creativity? The Story of Bezalel · 8 min · Season 6 Episode 15We spotlight a surprising Bible detail: the first person Scripture says God fills with His Spirit is a craftsman, Bezalel, chosen to design and build for the tabernacle. We talk…
- Knowing God By Name · 12 min · Season 6 Episode 14We slow down and translate six Hebrew names of God so our worship and prayers match what we mean. We also explain why LORD appears in all caps in many English Bibles and how each…
- The First Five Books That Make The Bible Click · 14 min · Season 6 Episode 13We connect a surprising World Cup “missing the rules” moment to what it feels like to read Scripture without the first five books. We walk through the Pentateuch as one connected…
- Why We Keep Quitting Our Bible Reading Plans · 5 min · Season 6 Episode 12We talk about why Bible reading gets hard the moment life gets busy, and why perfectionism makes it even harder to come back. We share three small, realistic habits you can use…
- I Thought Jeremiah 29:11 Was About My Plans. I Was Wrong. · 27 min · Season 6 Episode 11Jeremiah 29:11 becomes clearer and more powerful when we read it inside Jeremiah’s letter to exiles living in Babylon. We walk through a simple inductive Bible study method that…
- Everyone Says Study Your Bible... Nobody Says How · 9 min · Season 6 Episode 10We stop treating Bible reading like a box to check and learn three simple ways to slow down and understand a passage. We test each method on Philippians 4:6-7 so you can choose…
- Bible Study Tools That Actually Help · 12 min · Season 6 Episode 9We get practical about Bible study tools that clarify confusing words, places, and customs without replacing slow, prayerful reading. We share a simple rhythm for using study…
- The One Habit That Makes the Bible Understandable: Context · 16 min · Season 6 Episode 8We take one of the most quoted Bible verses and show how it changes when you read the lines around it. We break down four simple context questions that help us understand…
- Why the Bible Confused Me Until I Learned This One Thing · 12 min · Season 6 Episode 7We show how one small shift in approach makes the Bible easier to understand: start by identifying genre and then read the passage the way it was written. We also walk through…
- If the Bible is Hard to Read, It Might Not Be You · 19 min · Season 6 Episode 6We break down why there are dozens of English Bible translations and why that variety does not mean the Bible keeps changing. We explain what translators actually do, where…
- Who Decided What’s in the Bible? · 8 min · Season 6 Episode 5We answer the question behind a lot of private doubt: who decided what belongs in the Bible and how those writings became one book. We explain why Christians say the canon was…
- Did God Write the Bible? Or Did People? · 10 min · Season 6 Episode 4We pull back the curtain on how the Bible comes to us through real human writers across centuries and cultures, without losing its claim to be God’s Word. We explain what…
- If the Bible Has Ever Felt Overwhelming… Start Here. · 8 min · Season 6 Episode 3We step back and trace the Bible as one unified story rather than 66 disconnected books. We walk through five key movements that make Scripture easier to read and help us see how…
- Why You Can't Find Bible Verses — And How to Fix That Today · 11 min · Season 6 Episode 2We tackle the awkward moment when someone calls out a Bible verse and you’re not sure where to turn, then we show a simple system that makes every reference findable. We break…
- What Is the Bible? A Clear Overview for Beginners · 6 min · Season 6 Episode 1We reset the pace and rebuild our foundation for reading Scripture with clarity and confidence. We explain why the Bible matters, what it is, how it was written, and how its many…
