The Scripture Memory Podcast

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...

 The Bible is nourishment for the Christian's soul. Memorizing the Word should be enjoyable as well as fruitful. But what do you do when you don't feel like hiding the Scriptures in your heart? Episode #7 is the third in our four-part series that deals with obstacles to memorization. Previous episodes in the series dealt with integrating Bible memory into a busy work schedule and how to...

 Episode # 6 is the second in our four-part series that deals with obstacles to memorizing. Whether you're a veteran Scripture memorizer or a first-timer, we all face specific challenges that threaten to derail us from embracing Scripture memory as a consistent spiritual discipline. Our hosts will highlight particular distractions and provide some biblical reminders of why Scripture memory de...

Episode # 5 marks the first in a four-part series that deals with obstacles to memorizing. Scripture memory produces wonderful spiritual fruit in our walk with the Lord, so we can expect the world, our own flesh, and Satan, our vigilant Enemy, to strive against us as we pursue it as a life habit. In this series, we want to share some of the most common obstacles and ways to overcome them. This epi...

The Scripture Memory Podcast is excited to have our first guest! Dana Dirksen is the founder of Songs for Saplings , a ministry dedicated to developing Scripture memory songs. It is an ancient tradition to use songs to remember truths about God. We have a precedent with Moses and the Israelites singing truths about God to lock them into their memory (Deut. 31:19-22). What does that practice look l...

Our hosts have a fun and informative episode to help you discover your best approach for memorizing Scripture. In Episode 3, we will consider "The SMF Top Ten Memory Tips List." These tips are some of our favorites for memorizing. Tune in to try some of them and find the ones that work best for you! Support the show Are you tired of making your Scripture memory journey alone? Would you l...

 Fruitful Scripture memorization doesn't happen in a vacuum. Bible memory is a spiritual discipline that requires sacrifice and planning to do it consistently. Have you established a personal process for memorizing? If not, this episode is for you. In episode 2, our hosts will discuss "The Three W's of Bible Memory." These W's are essential questions every memorizer should...

After much prayer, planning, and preparation The Scripture Memory Podcast is ready for launch . In this inaugural episode, our hosts will answer an essential question for seasoned pros and newbies alike, "Is Scripture Memorization Still Important?" We live in an age when God's Word is more accessible than ever before. Multiple Bibles and digital devices put the pages of Scriptures i...