
Memorize What Matters
A podcast for those who love Scripture memory, who want to memorize what matters! Join Josh Summers on his journey to memorize the New Testament of the Bible word for word, exploring various Bible memory methods and techniques along the way. If you have a desire to memorize Scripture, you'll find plenty of encouragement, inspiration and helpful tips from the expert guests who share their stories.
Latest episodes

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Nov 25, 2022 • 20min
"Orality" vs Word-for-Word Bible Memory (Part 1)
For most of us in the highly literate, western world, memorizing the Bible means "learning the text with word-for-word accuracy". But in the much of the world today, text was often passed down orally in a practice known as "orality". Listen as Dr. Larry Dinkins explains this concept, how it relates to Scripture memory and how you can apply this to your own Bible memory journey.Download the 100 key Bible stories here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/stories/Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqd1_T7LP-E🔹🔹SUPPORT the PODCAST🔹🔹If you're one of those awesome people who understands that these "free" podcast episodes take time and effort to put together, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Purchase a shirt! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.Leave a Rating or Review: Every single review makes a HUGE difference in how easy it is for other people to find and benefit from these interviews and resources. The review doesn't need to be long or complicated - even one sentence helps!Become a Patron: Not only does becoming a patron help to support this podcast, it's also a great way to motivate and keep yourself accountable to your own Bible memory goals. Get access to live video calls, small groups and memory resources!

Nov 22, 2022 • 8min
Dangers of the "Comfort Gospel"
Most of us tend to live our lives in a way that prioritizes comfort and avoids struggle. This is natural, but it's not how Scripture instructs us to live. These are the passages of Scripture most people don't memorize, because they're much harder to understand and live out. 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If this podcast has become part of your weekly routine, that's awesome! You can show your support for all the work that is put into creating this free podcast in the following ways: Purchase a shirt! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.Become a Patron: Help us pay for the monthly costs required to keep this Bible memory podcast, website, YouTube channel and online community going. We're SO GRATEFUL for every little bit of montly support!Leave a Rating or Review: Every review of Memorize What Matters helps other people to find and benefit from these interviews and resources. The review doesn't need to be long or complicated - even one sentence helps!

Nov 18, 2022 • 10min
Don't Ignore This Critical Bible Memory Review Method (5 tips)
Discover the importance of oral review in retaining Scripture and gain confidence in using Bible memory in daily conversation. Learn about effective methods such as dictation, recording, correcting, and reciting memorized Bible verses, as well as using an audio looper app and reciting to a real person.

Nov 15, 2022 • 6min
A Challenge to be "Overflowing" (Col 2:6-7)
Join Josh as we meditate on Psalm 103 and Colossians 2, especially entering into the holiday season, and what it means when Paul tells us not just to be "rooted and built up" in Christ, but also to be "overflowing with thankfulness?" The questions you can ask yourself this week include: What are you grateful for?What is giving you energy and joy?What are you the most proud of this year with work or family? Join the 7-Day Bible Memory Challenge! Within our Bible memory community, we're in the middle of a 7-day challenge where we set a stretch goal to memorize a passage of Scripture. If you'd like to join us, you can do so for free here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join/ 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If this podcast has become part of your weekly routine, that's awesome! You can show your support for all the work that is put into creating this free podcast in the following ways: Purchase a shirt! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.Become a Patron: Help us pay for the monthly costs required to keep this Bible memory podcast, website, YouTube channel and online community going. We're SO GRATEFUL for every little bit of montly support!Leave a Rating or Review: Every review of Memorize What Matters helps other people to find and benefit from these interviews and resources. The review doesn't need to be long or complicated - even one sentence helps!

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Nov 11, 2022 • 23min
A Broken Marriage Meets Scripture Memory (w/ Becky Friberg)
As Becky watched her husband being handcuffed and placed in a police car, she wondered how her marriage would survive. Listen to her tell the story of how God met her in the darkest moment of her life and revealed Himself to her through Scripture. Want to watch this conversation on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SMbUlPXXjA Listen to other great interviews:Janet Pope: https://pod.link/1624868713/episode/176909e0e5306c9d873748098b296921Andy Davis: https://pod.link/1624868713/episode/6b2ef4cd921ac745b5dfb4bb47ae25b4What Does John Piper say? https://pod.link/1624868713/episode/0ac209c138dfa94836e1a5420f81ffe8Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Becky's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/beckyfribergJoin the Bible Memory Community! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join/🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If you're one of those awesome people who understands that these "free" podcast episodes take time and effort to put together, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Purchase a shirt! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.Leave a Rating or Review: Every single review makes a HUGE difference in how easy it is for other people to find and benefit from these interviews and resources. The review doesn't need to be long or complicated - even one sentence helps!Become a Patron: Not only does becoming a patron help to support this podcast, it's also a great way to motivate and keep yourself accountable to your own Bible memory goals. Get access to live video calls, small groups and memory resources!

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Nov 8, 2022 • 22min
"Prioritize New Bible Memory First..." (interview w/ Aaron House)
What can we learn from actors memorizing lines that we can apply to Bible memory? Listen as Aaron House, Executive Director of Piercing Word Ministries, he explains the simple process he uses (that you can steal!). Want to watch this conversation on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGORshz9--Y Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Piercing Word Ministry: https://www.PiercingWord.org Warriors of the Word Book: https://geni.us/warriors-bookMemorization Planning Tool: https://warriorsofthewordbook.org/contact-us/memorization-plan-calculator/Warriors of the Word Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1853193221496554 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If you're one of those awesome people who understands that these "free" podcast episodes take time and effort to put together, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Purchase a shirt! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.Leave a Rating or Review: Every single review makes a HUGE difference in how easy it is for other people to find and benefit from these interviews and resources. The review doesn't need to be long or complicated - even one sentence helps!Become a Patron: Not only does becoming a patron help to support this podcast, it's also a great way to motivate and keep yourself accountable to your own Bible memory goals. Get access to live video calls, small groups and memory resources!

Nov 1, 2022 • 5min
"Small" vs "Weak" vs "Little" (there's a difference in God's eyes)
When Jesus speaks of faith in the Gospels, he often uses the words "small" and "weak" and "little" as descriptors. Although technically synonyms, there's a slight difference in meaning that makes a big difference in how we may view ourselves. Listen as Josh encourages you to allow God to magnify the small things in your life to make them impactful to those around you. Dive in Deeper! This short devotional was first published in the Bible Memory Community, a gorup of 500+ people from around the world who gather online to encourage and inspire each other to hide God's Word in their heart. If you'd like to join us, you can do so for free here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join You are also welcome to send any comments and feedback via our contact page: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/contact 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If this podcast has become part of your weekly routine, that's awesome! You can show your support for all the work that is put into creating this free podcast in the following ways: Purchase a shirt! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.Become a Patron: Help us pay for the monthly costs required to keep this Bible memory podcast, website, YouTube channel and online community going. We're SO GRATEFUL for every little bit of montly support!Leave a Rating or Review: Every review of Memorize What Matters helps other people to find and benefit from these interviews and resources. The review doesn't need to be long or complicated - even one sentence helps!

Oct 28, 2022 • 15min
7 Bible Memory Mistakes I've Made (& how you can avoid them)
The downside of sharing my Bible memory journey publicly on this podcast and the YouTube channel is that you also get to see all my failures and mistakes. Here are 7 of the biggest mistakes I've made so far and some thoughts on how you can avoid doing the same thing I did. Would you rather watch this on YouTube? Check it out here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No8P3h09W2s Resources Mentioned in this Episode:An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture: https://twojourneys.org/all-books/an-approach-to-extended-memorization-of-scripture/?ref=%3D His Word in My Heart: https://geni.us/his-word-janet-pope The Major System PDF Guide: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/resources/number-memory-pdf/ 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If this podcast has become part of your weekly routine, that's awesome! You can show your support for all the work that is put into creating this free podcast in the following ways:Leave a Rating or Review: Every single review of Memorize What Matters helps other people to find and benefit from these interviews and resources. The review doesn't need to be long or complicated - even one sentence helps!Become a Patron: Help me pay for the monthly costs required to keep this Bible memory podcast, website, YouTube channel and online community going. I am SO GRATEFUL for every little bit of montly support!

Oct 25, 2022 • 23min
How Can Busy Parents Find Time to Read or Memorize Scripture?
Don't worry, we're NOT going to tell you to wake up earlier! But if you've ever been discouraged as a parents wondering how you'll find time to read your Bible or even memorize, you're not alone. Listen as Katherine Pittman, homeschool mom and author of the book Write the Word on my Heart, shares a few nuggets of widsom for parents. Want to watch this episode on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYvQaAE3aP8 Resources Mentioned in this InterviewKatherine's Book on Amazon: https://geni.us/write-the-word Write the Word Website (free downloads): https://writethewordonmyheart.com/ Slugs and Bugs (Bible Songs): https://www.youtube.com/c/SlugsandBugsEvery Last Word (Bible songs): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNIB-Gh2DUg&list=PLb--6vorL6m9EHmh8vYGJVtb4yzPjnugv 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If you're one of those awesome people who understands that these "free" podcast episodes take time and effort to put together, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Purchase a shirt! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.Leave a Rating or Review: Every single review makes a HUGE difference in how easy it is for other people to find and benefit from these interviews and resources. The review doesn't need to be long or complicated - even one sentence helps!Become a Patron: Not only does becoming a patron help to support this podcast, it's also a great way to motivate and keep yourself accountable to your own Bible memory goals. Get access to live video calls, small groups and memory resources!

Oct 21, 2022 • 9min
How to Remember Names in the Bible (5 easy techniques)
If you have trouble pronouncing or memorizing names in the Bible, this episode is for you! These 5 simple tips and techniques will help you remember the odd names in the Bible that most people tend to skip over. Below are links to the resources mentioned in this episode: BibleGateway.com : Use this to hear an audio version of the Bible to learn generally accepted ways to pronounce the Biblical names.YouVersion:Download the YouVersion Bible app on your mobile device that also has audio versions of the Bible for pronunciation purposes.Memorizing 2 Timothy : Watch this video explaining my process for creating images and mind palaces to memorize 2 Timothy, including all the names.Mary's Romans 16 Song : Listen to Mary sing the full chapter of Romans 16 with all the names! (be sure to subscribe to her channel as well) Of course, if you need a quick reminder of the 5 tips for memorizing names in the Bible, here they are in order: Learn how to properly pronounce it first;Create images to help you remember the pronunciation;Build acronyms to remember lists of names in order;Use songs to help you remember the syllables;Review over and over to make sure it's in long term memory; 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If you're one of those awesome people who understands that these "free" podcast episodes take time and effort to put together, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here: Purchase a shirt! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progress with a poster.Leave a Rating or Review: Every single review makes a HUGE difference in how easy it is for other people to find and benefit from these interviews and resources. The review doesn't need to be long or complicated - even one sentence helps!Become a Patron: Not only does becoming a patron help to support this podcast, it's also a great way to motivate and keep yourself accountable to your own Bible memory goals. Get access to live video calls, small groups and memory resources!