The order of books in the Bible isn’t something we often think about, but it can have a huge impact if we’re reading long sections like the New Testament cover-to-cover. Are we allowed to change the order? What might a new order look like, and what kinds of benefits would it bring?
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How can we expect people to read the Bible in a technology-saturated culture where fewer and fewer people read anything at all?
This is Part 2 of our interview with Andy Crouch. Andy is an author, speaker, and member of our Board of Advisors, and he joins us to discuss how technology wires us for distraction and instant gratification, making focused longform reading even more difficult.
If you missed Part 1, check out Episode 21 for the first half our interview with Andy.
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My Tech-Wise Life: https://amzn.to/3nU31me
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Culture Making: https://amzn.to/33lYlvT
How can we expect people to read the Bible in a technology-saturated culture where fewer and fewer people read anything at all?
Andy Crouch, author, speaker, and member of our Board of Advisors, joins us to discuss how technology wires us for distraction and instant gratification, making focused longform reading even more difficult.
The Tech-Wise Family: https://amzn.to/3h5H95F
My Tech-Wise Life: https://amzn.to/3nU31me
Barna Group’s Tech-Wise Resources: https://www.barna.com/tech-wise/
Culture Making: https://amzn.to/33lYlvT
Stephanie Nance is the Adult Spiritual Formation Pastor at Chapel Springs Church in Bristow, VA. In 2019 she brought Immerse to Chapel Springs and played a vital role in leading the entire congregation through the entire Bible using Immerse in just 2 years. She joins us to reflect on how being immersed in Scripture together impacts spiritual formation at a whole-church level.
Immerse stories from Chapel Springs Church:
Immerse at Chapel Springs
Elizabeth shares how her Immerse group impacted her life
Chapel Springs members share their Immerse stories
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“Bible Literacy Crisis!”
“How to Promote Bible Literacy at Home”
“How to Improve Your Biblical Literacy”
Everywhere you look, literacy is touted as the primary goal for Bible engagement. And while literacy is certainly important, it’s only partway to an even more important objective. On this episode, Paul, Glenn, and Alex discuss literacy as it relates to Bible fluency, which they believe represents a deeper and more comprehensive knowledge of Scripture.
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