
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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May 13, 2023 • 10min
5 Habits of Every "Successful" Bible Memorizer (that you can start doing today)
Whether it's pastors, memory experts or influencers who memorize the Bible, over the years of interviewing these people, I've seen patterns emerge that help explain what makes them successful. Here are the 5 habits you need to employ in your own Scripture memory journey.Watch the full interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3nRRIjHe1cRead the full article on our website: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/tips/5-habits-to-successfully-memorize-the-bible/Resources Mentioned in the Episode:▶ Watch more interviews on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QIT6TAVpM4&list=PLTE-Iz5WIJOtBNMQ_rWbDK28or3iGL6Kc&pp=gAQB▶ Join our Bible Memory Training! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training/▶ Interview with memory champion Ron White: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQgPGMXvrGE▶ What are Breath Prayers? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unuOv79aJp0🔹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:- Buy 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!

May 5, 2023 • 26min
Taking Time to Memorize Scripture as a Family (w/ Glenna Marshall)
How did anger lead a pastor's wife to memorize Scripture? Listen as Glenna Marshall explains what led to the writing of her new book and how she instills a love for Scripture memory into her two boys.Watch the full interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vYhqsFLq6YResources Mentioned in the Episode:▶ Pre-Order Glenna's book: https://amzn.to/428qKSr▶ Visit Glenna's website: https://www.glennamarshall.comDo you have a desire to memorize more of the Bible but you're stuck using the same methods that cause you to forget the passage a couple weeks after memorizing? Check this out:✅ https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training/🔹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:- Buy 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!

Apr 28, 2023 • 26min
Does a Smartphone Actually HINDER Your Bible Memory? (w/ Anthony Metivier)
Anthony Metivier from Magnetic Memory shares his thoughts on why digital devices - even Bible memory apps - can work against your efforts to memorize Scripture. Plus, why he *always* pushes the mind palace method.Watch the full interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO4WpsZe2SIResources Mentioned in the Episode:- Anthony's website: https://www.magneticmemorymethod.com- Anthony's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyMetivierMMMDo you have a desire to memorize more of the Bible but you're stuck using the same methods that cause you to forget the passage a couple weeks after memorizing? Check this out:✅ https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training/🔹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:- Buy 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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Apr 21, 2023 • 27min
Bible Memory Strategy that’s BETTER Than A Seminary Degree??
It's a new approach to Scripture memory that aims to ground you in the full context of each passage you're memorizing. Listen as Paul Van Allen explains his new system and why he's so passionate about seeing people be "grounded" as it says in Psalm 1. Watch the full interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?... Resources Mentioned in the Episode: - Paul's website: https://www.beatree.net - Paul's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beatreeclub Do you have a desire to memorize more of the Bible but you're stuck using the same methods that cause you to forget the passage a couple weeks after memorizing? Check this out: ✅ https://www.biblememorygoal.co... 🔹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: - https://bible-memory-goal.mysp... 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! - https://www.biblememorygoal.co...: 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!

Apr 14, 2023 • 22min
How to Actually USE Scripture Memory in Daily Life (w/ Dr. Larry Dinkins)
What are some practical ways that we can use Scripture memory in our day-to-day life? Listen in to this conversation between Josh and Dr. Larry Dinkins as they discuss an area of Bible memory that is often overlooked.Watch the full interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smSZO6BB1-QResources Mentioned in the Episode:Simply the Story: https://www.simplythestory.org100 Stories Download: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/storiesMore conversations with Larry: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTE-Iz5WIJOulOelpgNUdPlyAlrxbxoMADo you have a desire to memorize more of the Bible but you're stuck using the same methods that cause you to forget the passage a couple weeks after memorizing? Check this out:✅ https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training/🔹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!

Mar 31, 2023 • 21min
Bible Memory Secrets from a Bible Bee Competitor (w/ Brittany Schlichter)
For 6 years, Brittany Schlichter competed in the National Bible Bee, memorizing thousands of verses and placing as high as 2nd place. Here's her story and what you can learn about how she memorizes the Bible.Watch the full interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rldk0Q4k20Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Brittany's website: https://www.letthewordbeheard.comThe Ruth Retreat: https://www.ruthretreat.comMore about The Great Recital: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzy0GyLb6IcDo you have a desire to memorize more of the Bible but you're stuck using the same methods that cause you to forget the passage a couple weeks after memorizing? Check this out:✅ https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training/🔹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!

Mar 24, 2023 • 25min
"First, Build a Foundation of Biblical Theology..." (w/ Dr. Timothy Cross)
For new Christians or those who are passionate about Scripture memory, sometimes the most important thing you can do is build a solid foundation of Biblical theology by the verses you choose to memorize. Listen as Pastor Timothy Cross shares his wonderful story.Watch the full interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BUbo2lhiGAResources Mentioned in the Episode:Timothy's Website: TimothyJCross.orgJoin the Community! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join/Do you have a desire to memorize more of the Bible but you're stuck using the same methods that cause you to forget the passage a couple weeks after memorizing? Check this out:✅ https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training/🔹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!

Mar 17, 2023 • 15min
The 4 Types of Bible Memory You NEED to Try
You probably only use one type of Bible memory (not method), yet you're missing out on the value that three other types of Scripture memory provide! Learn a new framework for Bible memory that will hopefully inspire and motivate you if you're in a rut or getting bored with what you're currently doing.Watch the full interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpUMMSv4roYResources Mentioned in the Episode:Memorize the Outline of John! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0OJa1v_b6YUnderstand Orality & Story with Larry Dinkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqd1_T7LP-E&list=PLTE-Iz5WIJOulOelpgNUdPlyAlrxbxoMABible Memory Training: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/trainingThis framework is a small part of the 5-part Bible memory training that is available right now for the patrons within our community! Learn how you can memorize even more of the Bible than you thought possible while also gaining the benefits of doing so within an encouraging group of global Christians. Become a patron to access this training as one of the many perks:✅ https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron/🔹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: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!

Mar 3, 2023 • 27min
What can Bible Memorizers Learn from Memory Athletes? (w/ Ronald Johnson)
How do memory athletes train their brains to memorize information so fast...and what can we learn in order to memorize the Bible? In this interview with memory athlete Ronald Johnson, he shares some new memory methods and challenges us to slow down.Watch the full interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abwQ1MEOtkYResources Mentioned in the Episode:Ronald's Podcast: The Craft of MemoryRonald's Website: https://thecraftofmemory.substack.com/Previous Interview with Ronald: Awesome First-Letter Bible Memory Technique!Do you have a desire to memorize more of the Bible but you're stuck using the same methods that cause you to forget the passage a couple weeks after memorizing? Check this out: ✅ https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training🔹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!

Feb 24, 2023 • 7min
BONUS: You CAN Memorize More Scripture in 2023!
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