The Scripture Memory Podcast

In this episode, Jeremy Kluth of Scripture Alive will join us again. He will introduce a new strategy for memorizing Scripture called The P.O.W.E.R System. Whether you are a veteran memorizer or just getting started, you’ll want to tune in to learn this new method. Resources: https://scripturealive.com/store Support the show Are you tired of making your Scripture memory journey alone? Would you li...

What motivates you to memorize? Is it the applause of man? Do you think you are being “super spiritual” in the pursuit of this discipline? Or perhaps, at this point in your journey, you are weary and have forgotten your motivation for hiding God’s Word in your heart. In this episode, Jeremy Kluth, founder of Scripture Alive, will join us to discuss this important topic. He’ll share with our hosts...

In this episode of The Scripture Memory Podcast , we have a special guest, Rachel Eernisse. Rachel is a dedicated Bible memorizer and founder of the ministry Scripture Speakers. Scripture Speakers exists to encourage believers in both the discipline of Bible memory and the ministry of Scripture recitation. Rachel is also an author; she just released her first book on the discipline of Bible memory...

"I can’t memorize anything." "My memory is just not that good.” We’ve heard these excuses and many like them. You might honestly think that, but frankly, you are forgetting that we are fearfully and wonderfully made by God. One of the things the Lord gave us is a powerful memory. We need only tap into it and cultivate it.  In today’s episode, we have a special guest–Carlin Day. He i...

Dedicated memorizers are constantly on the lookout for new methods and strategies to better hide God's Word in their hearts. One of the most effective tools for memorizing is utilizing Scripture songs. In this episode, our hosts are joined by Stan Blair, the staff composer for Scripture Memory Fellowship. Join us as we discuss with him how to write and use Scripture songs for Bible memory. We...

This podcast is a ministry of Scripture Memory Fellowship. It’s one of the many avenues SMF uses to cultivate systematic Bible memorizers. Another primary way we achieve this goal is by producing Bible memory courses in book form. In this episode, we will discuss one of our flagship resources called SwordGrip. Laura Lynch, one of the primary developers, will join us in the studio for this special...

Should you memorize the Bible topically or, instead, memorize extended passages, chapters, or whole books? Every memorizer must answer this question. In this episode of The Scripture Memory Podcast, our hosts weigh in on the pros and cons of each strategy and advocate for a hybrid approach that encompasses both methods. Tune in today for this enlightening and helpful episode. Resources: 14:6 - The...

Is word-for-word memorization for everyone? Somewhere along your journey in Bible memory, this question will come up. The answer is not simply a matter of mechanics or our abilities. Our decision to strive for word-for-word retention is a profound statement about our view of biblical inspiration. Should you attempt to memorize the biblical passages verbatim? Tune in to this episode of The Scriptur...

Our growth in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ does not occur in a vacuum but through intentional time in the Word. On this episode of The Scripture Memory Podcast, we have our second installment with our newest host, Olivia Tarbell. We got to know her and her Scripture memory journey in the previous episode. Now we will go more in-depth with her about a strategy for memorizing she calls "S...

All Bible memorizers have one thing in common - their love for God's Word. However, each one has a unique story. How we got started and what continues to motivate us is different for every person. In this episode, we'll glean encouragement and tips from one memorizer's special journey.  Support the show Are you tired of making your Scripture memory journey alone? Would you like to b...

Is it possible to live without stress amidst the busyness of the 21st century? In this bonus episode of The Scripture Memory Podcast, we'll learn the biblical answer. Fellow host and Executive Director of Scripture Memory Fellowship, Dakota Lynch, will highlight the connection between Scripture memory and stress relief as he introduces a new Bible memory course entitled Overcoming Stress . Ge...

The Scripture Memory Podcast is a ministry of Scripture Memory Fellowship. The podcast is just one of the many ministries of SMF. Would you like to know more? In this special episode, our Executive Director, Dakota Lynch, shares the history and ongoing work of SMF with a local radio station. Tune in to learn more.  Support the show Are you tired of making your Scripture memory journey alone? Would...

In Episode 20 of The Scripture Memory Podcast, our hosts interview a special guest Faith Woychuk, the granddaughter of SMF's founder. Faith brings us on her personal journey through Scripture memorization from a child into adulthood while sharing encouragement and advice with her fellow peers on prioritizing God's Word in the midst of busy college life. This is an episode you won't...

Scripture Memory Fellowship operates an annual Bible memory camp. Each summer, dozens of memorizers of various ages gather for a week of fun, fellowship, and — and most importantly — Scripture. In this episode, our hosts will interview Jim Woychuk, the son of SMF's founder, N.A. Woychuk. We'll hear the story of the camp's founding over seven decades ago and how it lives on today. Fo...

Christians should be people committed to one book - the Bible. The Bible should be read deeply, thoughtfully, and repeatedly. But what medium best allows for this type of reading? For centuries, it was a given that Christians read and studied from physical Bibles made of paper. Recent years have witnessed the introduction of ebooks read on digital devices. Modern memorizers must decide which mediu...

The Bible has a grand total of 31,102 verses. When it comes to hiding God's Word in our hearts, where are we to begin? In Episode 17, our hosts discuss the top ten verses they recommend for those beginning their Scripture memory journey. This short list of personal favorites is simply a starter's guide to the many verses in God's Word that supply believers with the encouragement, st...

 A particular area of Christian complacency is in the arena of Scripture memory. If you memorize one verse a week or even one verse a month, you are far ahead of the average Christian. However, you shouldn't sit back and simply be content with where you are. The hunger for God's Word should be insatiable. Our hosts will deal with the real issue we can have with complacency.  God willing...

 Myths or presuppositions about Scripture memory can lead to excuses that seriously hinder our journey of Bible memory. In this installment, our hosts will debunk some of the most common myths. God willing this episode will encourage you in your own journey and help others holding false assumptions.  Support the show Are you tired of making your Scripture memory journey alone? Would you like to be...

 Is Scripture memory just for guys? Of course not! The Bible has a powerful effect on ladies when memorized. But don't take our word for it. Hear from three ladies who have memorized for years. They will explain the tremendous impact Scripture memory has had on them. We hope you will tune in and learn that His Word has a place in her heart.  Support the show Are you tired of making your Scrip...

Scripture memory is not a sprint but a marathon. Believers should cultivate the discipline with the intent of memorizing for the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, many start memorizing in childhood but fail to continue the effort onward to adulthood. What happens to them? Why do they fail? In this week's episode, we will hear from a young memorizer, Hannah Kohner, who overcame the pitfalls....

Looking for a technique to take your journey of Scripture memory to the next level? Would you like to memorize more extended Scripture passages or even whole books of the Bible? Consider trying an ancient technique called a memory palace. Josh Summers of the Bible Memory Goal joins us a final time to discuss with our hosts his use of memory palaces for memorizing the New Testament. If you are inte...

 Verse references or no verse references? That is a perennial question every Scripture memorizer must answer. In episode 11, Josh Summers of the Bible Memory Goal is back with us for a third interview. He will discuss with our hosts why we should memorize verse references and share his own unique method for learning them. Are you interested in using Josh's technique for learning Scripture ref...

 In episode 10, we're back with special guest Josh Summers. In the previous interview, Josh explained his goal of memorizing all of the New Testament. Now he will share with our hosts one of the primary techniques he utilizes for memorizing - a memory grid. Are you looking for a new technique to aid your process of Scripture memory? Tune in and learn how a memory grid can help you. Go to scri...

Is it possible to memorize the entire New Testament? One man thinks it is. In this episode, we meet Josh Summers of The Bible Memory Goal. Josh is on a quest to commit all the New Testament to memory. Join our hosts in discovering why he is pursuing this goal and how he is enlisting others to join him in the life-changing journey.  Support the show Are you tired of making your Scripture memory jou...

 This episode is the final piece of our four-part series on the obstacles to memorizing Scripture. Previous episodes dealt with the danger of waiting until you have time and the danger of waiting until you feel like it. In this last installment, our hosts talk about one final danger - "The Danger of Memorizing Successfully." It sounds strange, but our very success at memorizing can pose...