Episode Details

How do I study the Bible when it feels boring?

Season 5 Episode 2 Published 1 month, 1 week ago

Description

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman is joined by Faith Womack, founder of Bible Nerd Ministries, for a thoughtful conversation about how we approach Scripture and why it matters. Faith shares how her own experiences with the misuse of the Bible shaped her desire to help others engage God’s word with humility, care, and genuine curiosity.

Together, they explore what it looks like to move beyond treating the Bible as a task to be completed and instead encounter it as a living story that forms our faith. Faith offers practical insight into reading Scripture wisely, paying attention to the Bible’s larger story, choosing helpful translations, and balancing personal study with learning in community, inviting listeners to rediscover the joy and depth of knowing God through his word.

Topics

(00:00): Introduction
(01:56) Introducing Faith Womack and Bible Nerd Ministries
(05:21) Common mistakes in Bible study
(08:10) The importance of hermeneutics
(11:32) Should every Christian be a Bible nerd?
(17:24) Misuse of Scripture and personal testimony
(27:03) Understanding Bible translations
(30:55) The role of paraphrased translations
(31:28) Using multiple translations for deeper understanding
(33:48) The importance of studying the Bible in groups
(35:57) The necessity of church in Christian life
(39:11) Understanding the story arc of the Bible
(43:34) Digital tools for Bible study
(46:09) Maintaining humility in Bible study
(49:52) Encouragement for new Bible readers
(54:12) Favorite Bible books and final thoughts

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About Faith Womack

Faith Womack is the founder of Bible Nerd Ministries and a content creator who aims to inspire Christians to get back into the Word of God. Her courses, including “Bible Study Bootcamp” and “Theology Bootcamp,” have reached thousands, and her Bible study content has reached over 10 million people on TikTok and