The Pictured Word Podcast

In today’s Friday Chat, I’m joined by my friend Katie to talk about my Bible study pet peeves and best practices for leading Bible studies. We have both led and been part of small group Bible studies for many years, and we talk about how our ideas about the purpose of Bible study have changed over the years. We discuss the importance of letting the Bible be complex, keeping Jesus at the center, de...

IIn this week’s Friday Chat, I talk about my North Carolina vacation, the movie The Sheep Detectives on Amazon, watching the World Cup, temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians at risk with this week’s Supreme Court decision, World Relief’s response to the SCOTUS ruling, Isaiah and John the Baptist, and prophetic warning to do justice. Show Links: The Pictured Word Podcast Episode 5: In...

In this episode, you’ll meet my dear friend Katie, hear some of her story, and listen in on our conversation about women’s stories in the Bible, complex characters, and the realities of living with complicated faith. You’ll also hear the inspiration behind the Jesus Speaks to Women Series and some things I’ve learned in the process of writing the Bible studies. ❤️Welcome to The Pictured Word podca...

On Episode 2: In this FRIDAY CHAT, I give an update on the plan for the podcast, and then I talk about why I loved the BBC’s new series, The Other Bennet Sister (currently on Amazon), based on the novel by Janice Hadlow. I’m a long-time Pride and Prejudice fan, and I loved this new spin-off of the original Jane Austen story. I talk about the complexity of the characters, Mary’s growth, defining be...

How do we know what Scripture means? In today’s episode, I share Professor of Old Testament John Walton’s five principles for faithful reading. These are the principles that I try to work under when I write Bible studies. I reference the following:* Wisdom for Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation by John H. Walton The Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible How to R...

On Episode 2: In this FRIDAY CHAT, I share about my experience with dealing with anxiety since my college days and some strategies that have helped me cope. I share the categories I use to compartmentalize my anxieties and some verses that have given me a lot of encouragement over the years. You can find a printables version of my categories and Scriptures mentioned on my Substack page HERE. These...

On Episode 1: In this introduction to The Pictured Word Podcast , I introduce myself, share the inspiration for my podcast, and tell you about what I plan to talk about. Welcome to The Pictured Word podcast , where I look at Scripture through a curious writer and artist’s eyes, draw on the beauty found in the tradition of Christian art, and learn from the insight of Biblical scholarship. Whether y...