Collective Young Adult Ministry Podcast

260. Why Reading the Bible Feels So Boring // John 15 // Josiah Bogue

A lot of people try spiritual habits like prayer, reading the Bible, or going to church… and walk away feeling bored, frustrated, or unchanged. Some assume they’re doing it wrong. Others assume God isn’t real.

In this episode, Josiah talks about why so many spiritual practices don’t work the way we expect—and why that might actually be the point. It isn’t about being more disciplined, more religious, or fixing your life. It’s about why so many of us feel distant, even when we’re “doing all the right things,” and what closeness is actually supposed to look like.

If you’ve ever thought, “I tried this stuff and it didn’t work,” this one’s for you.