Love the Bible

Myths and Misconceptions about Bible Study with Bible Teacher, Elizabeth Woodson

Kristin Nave Season 2

What is the Metanarrative and how could it help unlock Bible Study for you?

In this episode, host Kristin Nave welcomes Elizabeth Woodson, a Bible teacher, theologian, and author, to discuss common myths in Bible study and the importance of properly approaching Scripture. Elizabeth shares her journey of falling in love with the Bible from a young age and offers practical guidance on overcoming challenging books and passages, as well as common misconceptions in reading the Bible. They dive into topics such as declining biblical literacy, tips for hard to interpret passages, and the significance of learning the metanarrative of Scripture. Elizabeth also introduces her upcoming Bible study on the book of Galatians. 

Highlights:

  • The myth that Bible study should be easy
  • Our culture of immediacy and how it impacts Bible study
  • The metanarrative of Scripture in studying difficult books like Obadiah
  • Discussion about handling differing interpretations of Scripture
  • Elizabeth’s new Bible study on Galatians, "Live Free,"

Resources Mentioned:

#LoveTheBible #ElizabethWoodson #BibleStudy #Galatians #BibleLiteracy #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianFaith #FaithJourney #PodcastEpisode #metanarrative #grandnarrative 

#KristinNave #shelovesbible #livefree  #ElizabethWoodson

Show Credits:

  • Executive Producer & Host: Kristin Nave
  • Producer : Jay Lee - Provision Podcasts
  • Media Designer: Bethany Young

Guest Bio:

  • Elizabeth Woodson is a Bible teacher, theologian, author, and the Founder of The Woodson Institute, an organization that equips believers to understand and grow in their Christian faith. She loves helping people internalize their faith and connect it practically to everyday life. With over a decade of experience in church ministry, Elizabeth is passionate about creating pathways for discipleship and theological education in the local church. Elizabeth is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education. She is a contributing author for World on Fire and the author of the book Embrace Your Life: How To Find Joy When The Life You Have Is Not The Life You Hoped For and From Beginning To Forever: A Study of the Grand Narrative of Scripture. She is also the host of the podcast Starting Place,where she talks about what Christians Believe and how those beliefs connect to our everyday lives

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