
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

Sep 6, 2022 • 9min
Quick Thoughts on 2 Timothy 3:7 (a new format)
What does it mean to "always learn" yet never come to a "knowledge of the truth"? Join Josh in a new podcast format that explores his meditations on passages being memorized. Today, we take a closer look at what Paul says to Timothy about those people who are easily fooled and led astray. Resources Mentioned: Send Feedback: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/contact/ Join the Community: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join/ Video about Memorizing 2 Timothy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAChGGq40s4 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If this podcast has become part of your weekly routine, that's awesome! Please let me know how I can continue to make this interesting and valuable to you by reaching out and saying hi. You can also show your support for this podcast through the following means: 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!

Sep 2, 2022 • 22min
Creating a Memory Palace for Bible Memory (an explanation)
Learn how Josh used the Airbnb where his family spent vacation this summer as a memory palace location to store the book of 2 Timothy. This technique organizes your Bible memory in such a way that it's possible to know exact chapter and verse numbers for each passage you memorize. Learn More About Memory Palaces: See How it Worked with 2 Timothy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAChGGq40s4An Introduction to Memory Palaces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2VH-d8OuSMMemorize Psalm 46 Using a Memory Palace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fddnPwVDhA&list=PLTE-Iz5WIJOvHpduWFCYvYRECD2gX5PmZ Interested to try using the memory palace to memorize Scripture? We have a small group specifically dedicated to the memory palace technique within our Bible memory community and it's free to join! Join the Bible Memory Community 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If this podcast has been encouraging and inspiring to you, there are a few ways that you can show your support: 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 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!

Aug 26, 2022 • 15min
Before You Memorize Scripture, Do THIS First...
It doesn't matter what method or technique you use to memorize the Bible, there are two important steps everyone needs to start with. WARNING: Ignoring this often ends in burnout. Resources: How I Memorized 2 Timothy in 30 Days: (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAChGGq40s4The First Letter Method Explained: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/memory-methods/memory-grid-ronald-johnson/ How to Avoid Burnout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdO0T7kifH4 🔹🔹🔹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.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 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!

Aug 23, 2022 • 4min
BONUS! How Memory Verses Help with Cybersecurity
In this bonus episode, Josh explain a fascinating technique for using Bible memory in an unconventional way: to strengthen your online security! Learn how you can build stronger passwords, reinforce your Bible memory and maybe even remind yourself of Biblical truths on a daily basis. Subscribe to this podcast for more great tips like this! OR... Join Our Bible Memory Community: This idea came from one of our members named Hope and you can learn from others or share your own ideas as well.Watch the YouTube Video : This is the video I mentioned where I explain my 5-step process for memorizing 2 Timothy in 30 days.Support this Podcast : You can financially support this podcast by becoming a patron. This podcast and our community are ad-free thanks to the support of our members and listeners!

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Aug 19, 2022 • 23min
The Sacred Beauty of Bible Memory (w/ Janet Pope)
Scripture memory can easily become a task. A chore. A task on your "spiritual checklist". How can we maintain a passion for God's word when these spiritual discplines can easily turn into mundane tasks...or even idols? Today, we chat with Janet Pope, author of the book His Word in My Heart, who shares how she is able to maintains a love for the Bible even after 30+ years of memorizing it. Here are a list of resources mentioned in this episode:Hide His Word in My Heart - Janet's excellent book that will inspire you to a deeper passion for Bible memory.JanetPope.org- Janet's websiteBible Memory Community - Join a global community of believers who encourage each other towards the goal of Scripture 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: 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!

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Aug 12, 2022 • 14min
How to Become an Expert in Bible Memory (3 Tips)
It's not about repetition. It's not about 10,000 hours. If you REALLY want to improve your Bible memory over the next month, year or decade, there are three key things you need to start doing. Listen as Josh walks explains how people become experts and how you can apply these same principles to your Scripture memory journey. A few of the resources mentioned in this episode: Video from Veritasium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eW6Eagr9XA Bible Memory Community: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join/ Bible Memory App: https://www.biblememory.com Verse Locker App: https://scripturememory.com/verselocker/ 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If you're one of those awesome people who understands that these "free" resources 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 Review: Every single reviews 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: 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!

Aug 5, 2022 • 24min
How to Model Scripture Memory So Others Want to Follow (with Duane Tweeten)
Is it possible to model Scripture memory without looking like you're full of pride or seeking the praise of those around you? In this interview, Duane Tweeten, president of Training Leaders International, joins us to talk about what he has learned about inspiring others around the world to memorize the Bible. Learn more about Training Leaders International on their website: TrainingLeadersInternational.org 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If you're one of those awesome people who understands that these "free" resources 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 Review: Every single reviews 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: 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!

Jul 29, 2022 • 8min
How "Breath Prayers" Deepen Your Scripture Memory Practice
Explore the practice of using 'Breath Prayers' for scripture memorization and connecting with God's promises. Learn how this ancient technique can calm the body, cope with anxiety, and deepen spiritual connection through intentional breathing and scripture recall.

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Jul 22, 2022 • 25min
How to Build Scripture Memory Habits (with Scott Stonehouse)
Former pastor Scott Stonehouse shares practical tips for building scripture memory habits, emphasizing the importance of dedication and forming new habits. He discusses the value of scripture memorization, unique approaches to memorization, and provides encouragement for listeners to start their Bible memory journey

Jul 18, 2022 • 4min
BONUS: Take the 30 Day Bible Memory CHALLENGE!
When it comes to Bible memory, are you an action taker? If so, I want to invite you to join our 30 Day Bible Memory Challenge over in our online community: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join/ It's absolutely free, and it's a great way to gain a bit of accountability, try out our community and tackle a big portion of Scripture while you're at it! I hope to see you there.