Today, we’re taking questions that many of you have asked about how to study the Bible, Bible translations, and Bible study tools. We promise it won’t be boring. We’ve linked to a ton of helpful tools and resources in today’s show notes, so don’t forget to check them out. We’re also hosting a giveaway with this episode! The CSB (in)courage Devotional Bible, which releases October 1, is an invitation for all women to find their stories within the tapestry of the greatest Story ever told—God’s Story of Redemption. All you have to do to be entered to win is leave a rating and review on iTunes, AND leave a comment on the show notes post, which you can find at LifewayWomen.com/Podcast!
Congratulations to our winners Anna Taylor and Shelly Jenkins!
{MARKED} is a podcast for women who are marked by a hunger for God’s Word, a longing to impact culture, and a desire to discover and live out God’s calling in their lives. Each episode Mary Margaret West and Elizabeth Hyndman will talk about what God is doing—how He has and is marking each of us.
About Mary Margaret:
Mary Margaret West serves as the Girls Ministry Specialist for Lifeway, which basically means that teenage girls and the women who lead them are her favorite people on the planet. She served several churches as a Girls Minister, has seminary degree from NOBTS, and is a former Event Coordinator. Mary Margaret has a passion to equip girls and women to dive deeply into God’s word and live out their calling. Mary Margaret is married to Jonathan and they love living in Franklin, TN. Connect with her on Twitter or Instagram.
About Elizabeth:
Elizabeth Hyndman reads, writes, and tweets. Officially, she’s a Content Editor and a Social Media Strategist. She managed to find a job where she uses both her English undergraduate and her seminary graduate degrees every day. Elizabeth grew up in Nashville, sips chai lattes every chance she can get, and believes everyone should have a “funny picture” pose at the ready. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram.
Links:
How to Teach, Apply, and Learn From Bizarre Bible Stories
Starting Your Library by Beth Moore
The Reference Desk blog post series
Recommended Resources for Studying the Bible:
Well Watered Women / Give Me Jesus Journal
Proverbs 31 Ministries / First 5 app
Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin
Foundations Bible Reading Plan for Adults / For Students / For Kids
Seven Arrows – A 52-Week Devotional for Teens
The Reference Desk: If you have a question you want to submit that we might answer on the blog or in a podcast episode, click the link!
CSB (in)courage Devotional Bible:
The CSB (in)courage Devotional Bible is an invitation for all women to find their stories within the tapestry of the greatest Story ever told—God’s Story of Redemption. Featuring devotions by over one hundred writers of the (in)courage community, the CSB (in)courage Devotional Bible provides resources for women to explore the Bible, dive deep into Scripture, record their own stories, and find themselves among friends. Readers will experience Scripture in new ways in the company of women willing to “go first” with everyday stories that bear witness to God’s grace to find beauty in brokenness and hope in the hard. (in)courage is a vibrant online community, reaching thousands of women every day, welcoming them just the way they are, offering a space to breathe, loving support, and resources for meaningful connection.
Features include:
- 312 Devotions by 122 (in)courage community writers
- 10 distinct thematic Reading Plans
- 66 Book Introductions connecting each book of the Bible to the whole biblical narrative
- Stories of courage from 50 women of the Bible
- Journaling space
- Topical index
- Two-column text
- Theme verses
- Specialized presentation page
Giveaway:
If you’ve already listened to the episode, you know that we’re giving away 2 copies of the new (in)courage CSB Bible! All you have to do is leave a rating and review on iTunes, and then comment here to let us know you left a review. This giveaway will close September 30, 2018.
The Fine Print:
By entering today’s giveaway, you acknowledge Lifeway Christian Resources’ official promotion rules. Today’s giveaway starts at the posting time of this blog and ends Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 11:59 PM CST. You must be 18 or older to enter, and you may only enter once. The winner will be selected at random. Only participants who live in the United States or Canada are eligible to win. For questions about the rules and regulations of this giveaway, please contact Brandy Cerny at One Lifeway Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234-140.
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