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When I Didn’t Want to Read the Bible…

Oct 07, 2019 • 1818 h 3 min 58 sec

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Depression? Shame? A new baby? We could make a long list of reasons we just don’t want to read the Bible sometimes.

You might know today’s guests from their music or radio show, but just like you, they’ve found themselves simply not wanting to read the Bible for all kinds of reasons. We asked them to describe why they stopped reading, what they learned from it, and what makes them pick up this book time and time again – even after a season of absence.

In this episode: Francesca Battistelli, CJ & Joy, Kirk Franklin, and We Are Messengers.

Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life.

Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!

 

Depression? Shame? A new baby? We could make a long list of reasons we just don’t want to read the Bible sometimes.

You might know today’s guests from their music or radio show, but just like you, they’ve found themselves simply not wanting to read the Bible for all kinds of reasons. We asked them to describe why they stopped reading, what they learned from it, and what makes them pick up this book time and time again – even after a season of absence.

In this episode: Francesca Battistelli, CJ & Joy, Kirk Franklin, and We Are Messengers.

Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life.

Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!

 

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