Ep 18: Which Bible Translation is the Best?

Ep 21: Israel's Captivity & Return Bible Reading Plan

Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we're sharing our next printable Bible reading plan, which covers the captivity and return of Israel. The history of Israel from this episode can mostly be found in 2 Chronicles as well as Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. We walk you through each book to explain how it fits into the timeline. We're picking up where we left off in Episode 19 in the storyline of the Bible. If you're new to our podcast, it may be helpful to listen to the previous episodes where we go through the storyline of the Bible. Previous Bible Reading Plans: * The Beginnings Bible Reading Plan [https://thisreadingmama.com/ep-2-the-beginnings-bible-reading-plan/] {Episode 2} * Moses Bible Reading Plan [https://thisreadingmama.com/ep-5-moses-bible-reading-plan/] {Episode 5} * The Promised Land Bible Reading Plan [https://thisreadingmama.com/ep-10-the-promised-land-bible-reading-plan/] {Episode 10} * Israel's United Kingdom Bible Reading Plan [https://thisreadingmama.com/ep-15-israels-united-kingdom-bible-reading-plan/] {Episode 15} * Israel's Divided Kingdom Bible Reading Plan [https://thisreadingmama.com/ep-19-israels-divided-kingdom-bible-reading-plan/] {Episode 19} As a quick reminder, join our Podcast+ Membership [https://library.thisreadingmama.com/register/podcast-plus/] or login to your membership [https://library.thisreadingmama.com/podcasts/] to download the reading plan, transcript, guided notes, and study tools from this episode! Let's Connect! * This Reading Mama's Podcast [https://thisreadingmama.com/category/podcast/] * My Website: This Reading Mama [https://thisreadingmama.com/] * Instagram: @thisreadingmama [https://www.instagram.com/thisreadingmama/] * Email: becky@thisreadingmama.com

Ep 20: The Original Languages of the Bible

Welcome back to This Reading Mama’s podcast! We are delighted that you're here! In today's episode, we're focusing on something a bit more "heady," the original languages of the Bible. We think this is an important topic to understand, as it helps followers of Jesus understand where your Bible and the English translations come from. Note: The visuals from this video can be accessed as a Podcast+ Member. You can join HERE [https://library.thisreadingmama.com/register/podcast-plus/] or login HERE [login: https://library.thisreadingmama.com/podcasts/]. Not only do we cover the original languages, but we also discuss what Scripture says the Bible was recorded on (the materials used) as well as more about how we got our English translation. Past Episodes Mentioned in this Show: * What is the Bible? [https://thisreadingmama.com/ep-7-what-is-the-bible/] {Episode 7} * Which English Bible Translation is Best? [https://thisreadingmama.com/ep18-which-english-bible-translation-is-best/] {Episode 18} * Israel's Divided Kingdom Bible Reading Plan [https://thisreadingmama.com/ep-19-israels-divided-kingdom-bible-reading-plan/] {Episode 19} More Bible Resources: * Wes Huff [https://www.wesleyhuff.com/] * Know How We Got our Bible by Ryan Matthew Reeves & Charles E. Hill* * The Story of the Bible: What It Is and How We Got It by J. Carl Laney* * Got Questions - Article on Languages of the Bible [https://www.gotquestions.org/languages-Bible-written.html] * “Can I Trust the Bible?” video series  [https://www.wesleyhuff.com/can-i-trust-the-bible] *Find links to these book in my blog post [https://thisreadingmama.com/ep-20-the-original-languages-of-the-bible/]. Let's Connect! * This Reading Mama's Podcast [https://thisreadingmama.com/category/podcast/] * My Website: This Reading Mama [https://thisreadingmama.com/] * Instagram: @thisreadingmama [https://www.instagram.com/thisreadingmama/] * Email: becky@thisreadingmama.com

Ep 19: Israel's Divided Kingdom Bible Reading Plan

Today, we're sharing our next printable Bible reading plan, which covers Israel's divided kingdom from Solomon to the captivity of the Northern Kingdom of Israel (by Assyria) and the Southern Kingdom of Judah (by Babylon).  The history of Israel from this episode can be found in 1st Kings and 1st & 2nd Chronicles. Note: This printable Bible reading plan {as well as all past Bible reading plans} can be accessed as a Podcast+ Member. You can join HERE [https://library.thisreadingmama.com/register/podcast-plus/] or login HERE [Login: https://library.thisreadingmama.com/podcasts/]. We're picking up where we left off in Episode 15 in the storyline of the Bible. If you're new to our podcast, it may be helpful to listen to the previous episodes where we go through the storyline of the Bible. Previous Bible Reading Plans: * The Beginnings Bible Reading Plan [https://thisreadingmama.com/ep-2-the-beginnings-bible-reading-plan/] {Episode 2} * Moses Bible Reading Plan [https://thisreadingmama.com/ep-5-moses-bible-reading-plan/]{Episode 5} * The Promised Land Bible Reading Plan [https://thisreadingmama.com/ep-10-the-promised-land-bible-reading-plan/] {Episode 10} * Israel's United Kingdom Bible Reading Plan [https://thisreadingmama.com/ep-15-israels-united-kingdom-bible-reading-plan/] {Episode 15} The printable Bible reading plan from this episode and the past episodes can all be accessed as a Podcast+ Member. Join our Podcast+ Membership [https://library.thisreadingmama.com/register/podcast-plus/] or login to your membership [https://library.thisreadingmama.com/podcasts/] to download the transcript, guided notes, and study tools from this episode! Let's Connect! * This Reading Mama's Podcast [https://thisreadingmama.com/category/podcast/] * My Website: This Reading Mama [https://thisreadingmama.com/] * Instagram: @thisreadingmama [https://www.instagram.com/thisreadingmama/] * Email: becky@thisreadingmama.com

Ep 18: Which Bible Translation is the Best?

Welcome back to This Reading Mama’s podcast! With so many English translations of the Bible out there, which one is the best? On the one hand, so many English translations can be a blessing. On the other hand, it can feel overwhelming! In today's episode, we walk you through the Bible translation continuum using alliteration: formal translations (word-for-word), fusion translations (a mix of formal and functional), functional translations (thought-for-thought), and free paraphrases, which aren't actual Bible translations. We also will talk through a few red flags as you approach translations and some helpful tips for picking what works best for you. This visual from this video can be accessed as a Podcast+ Member [https://library.thisreadingmama.com/register/podcast-plus/]. Resources Mentioned {Click the links below.}: * Mike Winger’s Videos [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mike+winger+the+passion+translation] on The Passion Translation (He has several!) * Alisa Childers on The Passion Translation [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E69LmtbGZIg] * Melissa Dougherty on The Passion Translation [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjv8Ozxo99g] * FREE Bible Text Features Chart [https://thisreadingmama.com/free-bible-text-features-chart/] * Bible Text Features Pack [https://shop.thisreadingmama.com/product/bible-text-features-pack/] (from my shop)   As a quick reminder, join our Podcast+ Membership [https://library.thisreadingmama.com/register/podcast-plus/] or login to your membership [https://library.thisreadingmama.com/podcasts/] to download the transcript, guided notes, and study tools from this episode! Let's Connect! * This Reading Mama's Podcast [https://thisreadingmama.com/category/podcast/] * My Website: This Reading Mama [https://thisreadingmama.com/] * Instagram: @thisreadingmama [https://www.instagram.com/thisreadingmama/] * Email: becky@thisreadingmama.com

Ep 17: The Bible is SO Confusing!

Welcome back to This Reading Mama’s podcast!  Have you ever heard someone say, “The Bible is SO confusing!”? Perhaps you’ve thought this or said this yourself. But is the Bible confusing on purpose? Or is there perhaps something we are doing (or not doing) when we read that makes it seem confusing?  A variation of this has been said throughout church history: “The Scriptures are shallow enough for a babe to come and drink without fear of drowning and deep enough for a theologians to swim in without ever touching the bottom." (St. Augustine, St. Jerome) While this statement isn’t Scripture, it is very much true. Many of the passages in Scriptures can be understood by a child or even a new believer, yet there are passages that require more “swimming lessons” (studying) to understand them. If you find yourself saying or thinking that the Bible is confusing, Amy and I would like to propose three reasons why this might be the case. We’re also walking you through a visual, which you can download in the Podcast+ Membership, that can help you think through and understand the Bible more as you read. Join our Podcast+ Membership [https://library.thisreadingmama.com/register/podcast-plus/] or login to your membership [https://library.thisreadingmama.com/podcasts/] to download the transcript, guided notes, and study tools from this episode! Let's Connect! * This Reading Mama's Podcast [https://thisreadingmama.com/category/podcast/] * My Website: This Reading Mama [https://thisreadingmama.com/] * Instagram: @thisreadingmama [https://www.instagram.com/thisreadingmama/] * Email: becky@thisreadingmama.com