Theology in the Raw

Digging Deep into Scripture: Tara-Leigh Cobble

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Dec 4, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Tara-Leigh Cobble, bestselling author and creator of The Bible Recap, shares insights on her mission to help people love the Bible. She reveals her unique 'whisper vs scream' method for understanding difficult passages and explains the impact of her 365-day reading plan. The conversation touches on the cultural shift towards deeper Bible study, the importance of God's character in faith, and how personal experiences have shaped her ministry. Tara-Leigh also humorously reflects on maintaining concise communication, influenced by studying comedians.
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ADVICE

Read Chronologically In Small Daily Portions

  • Read the Bible chronologically with small daily portions to keep momentum and context.
  • Use Tara-Leigh Cobble's eight-minute podcast or two-page book notes to guide twenty minutes of daily reading.
ADVICE

Layer Deep Dives Over A Stable Core Plan

  • Add deeper study layers after completing a basic read-through to avoid repeating content unnecessarily.
  • Use targeted deep-dive episodes for questions like the blasphemy of the Spirit instead of redoing the main recap.
ANECDOTE

From Amazon-Box Studio To #1 Podcast

  • Tara-Leigh recorded the first Bible Recap with a $99 headset inside an Amazon box lined with a sheepskin rug.
  • That humble setup launched a podcast that reached #1 globally and shows focus beats gear.
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