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May 9, 2025 • 8min

AI for Bible Memory? Two Shockingly Simple Examples

Artificial Intelligence, or "AI" for short, is here whether you like it or not. Most people don't understand that there are amazing ways to harness this technology, and I'm going to show you two of my favorite that help me with Bible memory. Take our new AI course by becoming a patron! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patronSee the YouTube (visual) version of these tools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRlUontX0w4Try the tool: https://tool.biblememorygoal.com✅ Join us in Dallas for Scripture Sync 2025! https://scripturesyncdallas.com✅ Listen to the audiobook of Memorize What Matters: https://www.memorizewhatmatters.com/bookChapters(00:00) Intro to AI for Bible Memory(00:24) Take the AI Bible Memory Course!(01:37) Using AI for Scripture Recitation Practice(03:53) Using AI to create a First-Letter PDF Print Out(05:57) Wrapping up AI for Bible Memory🔹SUPPORT BIBLE MEMORY GOAL 🔹If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to pay it forward for other members while gaining extra perks (live calls, mastermind groups, and more!) and access to our Bible memory training.Pay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! 
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May 2, 2025 • 27min

Metaphor to Memory: 5 Ways to Hold God’s Word (Bill Mowry)

Bill Mowry, a seasoned Navigator and author of 'Holding the Word,' shares his insights on revolutionizing scripture engagement through metaphors. He introduces five impactful methods: hearing, reading, studying, memorizing, and meditating on Scripture. Bill emphasizes the importance of accountability and community in fostering a consistent Bible memory habit. He also discusses how memorizing just one verse a month can lead to profound personal growth, urging listeners to deepen their relationship with the Bible and explore its transformative power.
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Apr 25, 2025 • 14min

5 Memory Myths MOST People Believe (even Christians)

Unravel the truth behind five common memory myths everyone believes! Discover why photographic memory is a fantasy and how age does not necessarily dictate memory decline. Explore the effectiveness of puzzles and brain games, as well as the surprising benefit of forgetting. Learn that, contrary to popular belief, forgetting isn't a flaw but a unique feature of human design. Plus, uncover practical tips to train your brain, especially for better scripture memorization!
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Apr 23, 2025 • 4min

Two Important Bible Memory Announcements

Kickstart your Bible memory journey with a seven-day challenge designed to connect you with others committed to memorizing scripture. Discover the details of the exciting Scripture Sync Dallas event, where in-person encouragement awaits. Don't miss the early bird special, offering a 50% discount on tickets, available only for a limited time. Tune in for two vital opportunities that can energize your memorization efforts and enhance your community experience!
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Apr 11, 2025 • 21min

100-Day System for Memorizing Bible Verses so you DON'T Forget

What if memorizing Scripture didn’t require complex apps or a photographic memory? In this episode, Pastor John Green shares his practical, deeply personal method of Bible memorization—one that centers on index cards, structured review, and verses drawn straight from quiet time with God. Host Josh Summers explores how this 100-day review cycle has helped John internalize hundreds of Bible verses, adapt to a busy life, and cultivate spiritual depth.Pastor Green discusses the emotional and meditative benefits of Scripture memory, explains how to avoid cherry-picking verses out of context, and opens up about how God’s Word has shaped his life. Whether you're just starting or looking to deepen your routine, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you make Bible memory sustainable, meaningful, and life-changing.  ✅ John Green YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@pastorjohngreen ✅ Original John Green video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttqMdedueoA ✅ Join us at Scripture Sync Dallas 2025 ✅ Get Josh's new book Memorize What Matters - https://www.memorizewhatmatters.com ✅ Download "52 Verses to Memorize - http://biblememorygoal.com/52verses ✅ Bible Memory Goal Website - http://biblememorygoal.com
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Apr 4, 2025 • 8min

The Role of "Intensifiers" & "Modifiers" in Bible Memorization

Is this the key to avoid boredom and stagnation in the consistency of memorizing God's Word? This week my health coach introduced me to this idea of "intensifiers" and it feels really applicable to the spiritual discipline.✅ Join us in Dallas for Scripture Sync 2025! https://scripturesyncdallas.com✅ Listen to the audiobook of Memorize What Matters: https://www.memorizewhatmatters.com/bookListen to last week's episode with Reagan Rose introducing a Christian perspective to productivity and goal setting: - On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-make-time-for-bible-memory-even-if-youre-crazy-busy/id1624868713?i=1000701203386  - On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6waWCYhL7s🔹SUPPORT BIBLE MEMORY GOAL 🔹If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to pay it forward for other members while gaining extra perks (live calls, mastermind groups, and more!) and access to our Bible memory training.Pay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! 
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Mar 28, 2025 • 37min

How to Make Time for Bible Memory (even if you're crazy busy)

We're all busy and we're all being pulled in different directions. Taking the time to read the Bible - much less memorize it! - can feel like a huge undertaking. ✅ Visit Reagan Rose's website: https://www.redeemingproductivity.com✅ Check out Reagan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@redeemingproductivity✅ Join us in Dallas for Scripture Sync 2025! https://scripturesyncdallas.comThis podcast episode is based on a livestream that was originally published on the Bible Memory Goal YouTube channel. If you prefer to watch the interview as a video, you can find that here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6waWCYhL7s🔹SUPPORT BIBLE MEMORY GOAL 🔹If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to pay it forward for other members while gaining extra perks (live calls, mastermind groups, and more!) and access to our Bible memory training.Pay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! 
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Mar 14, 2025 • 19min

Memorize the FULL Outline of 2 Corinthians (it's easy!)

Using the rhyming method, we're going to memorize the theme of all 13 chapter of 2 Corinthians. Here is your chance to see the broader picture of Paul's second letter to the church in Corinth, including the main topic of each chapter and a key verse.  ✅ Download the free PDF here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/outlines  ✅ Watch the original live stream with Dr. Dinkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onP6kyRSGOoJoin us for Scripture Sync Dallas! (June 7, 2025)Scripture Sync is more than just meeting Josh Summers, Janet Pope and Dr. Larry Dinkins in person. This event in Dallas is an amazing opportunity to learn from and connect with others who love and prioritize the memorization of God's Word.  ✅ Get your tickets here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/ScriptureSyncWhen: Saturday, June 7, 2025Where: Woodcreek Church, Richardson TXWho: Anybody - young or old - who wants to memorize more ScriptureHow much: $99 (early bird discount 50% off)Tickets: Buy your ticketI hope to see you there!🔹SUPPORT BIBLE MEMORY GOAL 🔹If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to pay it forward for other members while gaining extra perks (live calls, mastermind groups, and more!) and access to our Bible memory training.Pay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! 
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Mar 7, 2025 • 5min

Exciting Announcement! We're Taking the Show on the Road...

Scripture Sync is more than just meeting Josh Summers, Janet Pope and Dr. Larry Dinkins in person. This event in Dallas is an amazing opportunity to learn from and connect with others who love and prioritize the memorization of God's Word. Get your tickets here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/ScriptureSyncWhat is Scripture Sync Dallas?It isn't a conference - it's going to be an interactive community event where we'll get to worship together, we'll have guided small groups where you can test out new memory techniques, hear panel discussions, enjoy Scripture recited and maybe even have a chance to recite part of what you've memorized to someone else.When: Saturday, June 7, 2025Where: Woodcreek Church, Richardson TXWho: Anybody - young or old - who wants to memorize more ScriptureHow much: $99 (early bird discount 50% off)Tickets: Buy your ticketI hope to see you there!🔹SUPPORT BIBLE MEMORY GOAL 🔹If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to pay it forward for other members while gaining extra perks (live calls, mastermind groups, and more!) and access to our Bible memory training.Pay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! 
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Feb 28, 2025 • 25min

The Easiest Translation to Memorize is...the OBT??

If you've never heard of the Oral Bible Translation (OBT), you're not alone. Today, Josh sits down with two of the translators who are working on this project, understanding what it is, how it's different from an audio Bible, and what this has to do with memorization (hint: it's closely related!).✅ Akuo Bible (Oral Bible Translations) - https://akuobible.org✅ Spoken.org (Global Literacy & Orality Stats) - https://spoken.org/✅ Get Josh’s new book Memorize What Matters - https://www.memorizewhatmatters.comAs a follow up to this episode, listen to Dr. Larry Dinkins explain how he uses orality as a means of sharing the gospel:✅ Understanding Orality Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orality-vs-word-for-word-bible-memory-part-1/id1624868713?i=1000587447099✅ Understanding Orality Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orality-vs-word-for-word-bible-memory-part-2/id1624868713?i=1000588430742🔹SUPPORT BIBLE MEMORY GOAL 🔹If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! Become a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to pay it forward for other members while gaining extra perks (live calls, mastermind groups, and more!) and access to our Bible memory training.Pay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! 

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