Memorize What Matters

What do you hold on to when you’re in pain, afraid, or completely dependent on others for your most basic needs? In this episode, Josh sits down with Joni Eareckson Tada (author, speaker, and founder of Joni and Friends) to explore how Scripture memory has sustained her through decades of quadriplegia and chronic suffering.  ✅ Learn more about Joni and Friends – https://www.joniandfriends.org ✅...

What would change if you treated your engagement as a focused season to prepare your heart for marriage through God’s Word? In this episode, Josh sits down with Tim Moore, a 24-year-old PhD student in Edinburgh who is memorizing the entire Gospel of Luke in the six months before his wedding. Tim shares how the challenge grew out of reading Ephesians 5 with his fiancée, what his daily memorization...

Storms are covering Dallas with rain and cancelled flights are threatening to limit who can make it to Scripture Sync. Would you pray with me for things to blow over and for the livestream to go well? Join us if you’d like: https://www.scripturesyncdallas.com/2026 You can also follow along behind the scenes to see what’s happening on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblememorygoalofficial 🔹S...

As Hebrews 2:1 says, we need to pay careful attention to what we have heard so we do not drift from it. Today, Josh shares a short devotional about the dangers of drift and the question that we all need to ask ourselves. Oh, and we encourage you to use this as a chance to memorize Scripture as well :) Join us for Scripture Sync this year, either in-person or virtually! Get a ticket before it's too...

Matthias Wilder recites entire chapters of Scripture from memory while accompanying himself on piano, creating a live presentation that feels part concert, part Scripture reading, and part worship service. In this episode, Josh talks with Matt about memorizing large portions of the Bible, how audiences respond to hearing the Bible presented in his unique format, and how the book of Hebrews helped...

It's not a short cut, but it is a cheat code. We might know it exists but most of us try to avoid it at all costs. Be encouraged this week as we talk about the opportunities that God gives us whenever we face suffering. Get the Bible Memory book: https://www.memorizewhatmatters.com 🔹SUPPORT the MINISTRY 🔹 If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time a...

Without an audio recorder, how did the disciples remember what Jesus actually said or did? In this episode, Josh talks with Dr. Craig S. Keener of Asbury Theological Seminary about how memorization and discipleship actually worked in the Jewish and Greco-Roman world. You’ll hear why education was built on memorization and how the disciples would have preserved their teacher’s message and words col...

If you feel stuck or like Bible memory is harder than it should be, it's not because you lack discipline or have a bad memory. You might just be choosing to internalize passages that are unnecessarily hard. Today, Josh shares the A.I.M. framework for choosing a passage and provides some examples of easier passages that you can start to memorize (and finish!) this month. Want to join the Memory Acc...

Despite getting long Covid and dealing with intense brain fog, Valerie shares how she forced herself to focus and memorize Scripture. Learn how praying God's Word not only helped shape her walk with Christ, but also how it created a structure, simple method for memorizing various verses and passages in the Bible.   ✅ Download Valerie’s list of verses for free at   https://biblememorygoal.com/va.....

This is why we celebrate Easter! The final chapters of Luke detail the Last Supper, Jesus' trial, execution, burial and, thank God...the RESURRECTION! Enjoy this dramatized version of the final weeks of Jesus' life, as told from memory by our Bible memory Patrons. A special thank you to all of our Bible memory Patrons who participated in this Gospel Project and brought the story of Luke to life. L...

Enjoy this beautiful recitation of the Gospel of Luke from memory by Christians all over the world. Hear the story of Jesus healing the ten with leprosy, noticing Zacchaeus and answering all of the questions thrown at him by the Pharisees and religious leaders. Want to take part in our next recitation? Join our Patrons: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron Listen to the entire recitation of the...

Hear some of Jesus' most popular stories, from the parable of the lost sheep and the lost coin, to the wonderful story of the prodigal son. Prepare your heart for the coming of Easter with this recitation of the Gospel of Luke from memory. A special thank you to all of our Bible memory Patrons who participated in this Gospel Project and brought the story of Luke to life. Learn more about how to ta...

As we continue in the story of Jesus, today we hear him feed 5,000 with only five loaves and two fish, predict his death , and teach on everything from what it means to be a good neighbor to what it means to be a rich fool. A special thank you to all of our Bible memory Patrons who participated in this Gospel Project and brought the story of Luke to life. Learn more about how to take part in these...

We're continuing through the book of Luke, reciting chapters 5 through 8 from memory. Enjoy hearing about the miracles and parables of Jesus during the early part of his ministry. This is part 2 of a six-part series leading up to the celebration of Easter. A special thank you to all of our Bible memory Patrons who participated in this Gospel Project and brought the story of Luke to life. Learn mor...

Prepare your heart for Easter by listening to the story of Jesus' life, from birth to death and resurrection, through a recitation of the Gospel of Luke from memory. This is part one of a six-part series covering all 24 chapters of Luke leading into Easter Sunday. A special thank you to all of our Bible memory Patrons who participated in this Gospel Project and brought the story of Luke to life. L...

Josh & Becky answer all the questions about Scripture Sync, the premier Bible memory event happening in Dallas this June 19-20, 2026. We're listing out available workshops, general schedule, hotel information and more. Get in-person or virtual tickets here: https://www. ScriptureSyncDallas.com 🔹SUPPORT the MINISTRY 🔹 If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podc...

In Bible times, memory was prioritized and practiced more than it is now, which is why Jesus and many authors were able to quote so much Scripture. But how were they able to do it? In this episode, Josh Summers talks with Ken Berding (NT prof at Talbot School of Theology and elder at Redemption Hill Church) about what we’ve lost in biblical literacy and how Scripture memory supports real meditatio...

Mobile apps are an incredible way to review the Bible verses and passages that you've memorized. Today, Josh compares 7 of the most popular Bible memory apps on the market and explains why they're extremely helpful...and why he doesn't use them anymore. Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?... -------- Below are the links to each app to download on iOS:  ▶ Bible Memo...

Most people just memorize a couple Bible verses or maybe a chapter of the BIble. Bruce Kuhn memorized the entire gospel of Luke and has performed it for decades on stages around the world. Listen to the advice Bruce offers about how this experience taught him to internalize Scripture as lived story, not just lines to recite. Join us for Scripture Sync Dallas this June! https://www.scripturesyncdal...

Most people think that podcast episodes and YouTube videos are all that we do, but that's just all you see. Today I want to give you a behind-the-scenes look at three projects that I'm incredibly excited to bring to life this year. Join the waitlist here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/church Please take a moment to rate and review this podcast in your favorite player! It's a simple but impactful...

This is the secret behind what makes one person's memory strong and another weak. In this episode, Josh talks with Amy Hall, staff apologist at Stand to Reason and co-host of the #STRask podcast, about how extended Scripture memory has reshaped her understanding of God, grounded her worldview, and prepared her for real-time Q&A about tough cultural questions. ✅ Stand to Reason website https:/...

As Christians, we desire to hear and be heard by God. Yet most of us fail to do the one thing that would make that possible. Enjoy this short devotional on Hebrews 5 this week from Josh. Listen to the 7-step process to memorize a chapter or book: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-memorize-a-full-book-of-the-bible-7-step-checklist/id1624868713?i=1000718950644 You can still get early bird...

Your brain can memorize sounds without understanding any meaning, and sometimes that's exactly what we do with Scripture. In this episode, Josh Summers talks with Katie Frost, an associate instructor in World Arts and applied linguistics, about the difference between rote memorization and true internalization of God’s Word. Katie introduces her “Four E’s” framework (Encounter, Experience, Engage,...

What does it mean to “live out loud” for Christ, and how can it transform your ability to naturally share the gospel? In this conversation, Kevin King, author of Living Out Loud and leader of International Project, shares how spiritual conversations can flow from everyday life when we stop separating our language at church from how we speak at work, school, or home. ✅ Kevin King's Website - https...

These hand-picked clips from past interviews on this podcast include the moments that resonated the most with you and were most impactful for me. Join us at Scripture Sync! https://www.scripturesyncdallas.com Be sure to listen to each of the full episodes if you missed them: Katie Davis Majors: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-mom-of-15-makes-time-to-memorize-the-bible-w/id1624868713?i=1...