In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews author Dave Jenkins about his book, The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What to Do About It. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: - What is biblical illiteracy and why is it a problem for Christians? - Why do you think Christians sometimes struggle to consistently spend time in God's word? - What can we do when cognitive limitations impair our ability to spend time reading the Scriptures? - What is the role of the Holy Spirit and how does his ministry work through the Scriptures? - What are some practical ways Christians can become more purposeful in how they engage with Sunday sermons, especially when they struggle to connect with what the Pastor is preaching on? - What role does Christian community play in developing biblical literacy? View the full show notes & links for this episode: https://ibcd.org/the-word-explored-dave-jenkins/ The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Listeners can expect to receive biblical wisdom as well as practical steps for facing suffering, struggling, and sin with courage and grace. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit https://ibcd.org/hopeandhelp. Connect with host Christine Chappell and subscribe to her weekly Christ-centered biblical counseling resources at https://christinemchappell.com. IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.