Bible Study Besties
If you’ve ever felt insecure, overwhelmed, or unsure about how to study God’s Word, you’re in the right place!! Bible Study Besties help women grow in confidence and consistency as they engage with Scripture. Each episode equips you with a clear plan for your quiet time. Because Bible study isn’t just about gaining more information—it’s about experiencing true transformation.
Episodes
35 episodes
Colossians Recap: Key Takeaways from Our Bible Study Journey
We’ve reached the finish line of our Colossians Bible study journey! In this special recap episode, Heather and Kristina walk back through the powerful themes and key takeaways from the book of Colossians—highlighting what it means to li...
Episode 29: Unity and Oneness in Christ in Colossians 4:7-18
At the close of Colossians, Paul lists a remarkable community of names—leaders, servants, friends, and fellow laborers who embodied the beauty of Christ’s kingdom. Jews and Greeks, slave and free, men and women stood side by side in the work of...
Episode 28: The Urgency of Prayer, The Calling of Salt in Colossians 4: 2-6 -
In this episode, we dive into Ephesians 4 and explore two powerful, everyday realities of the Christian life: prayer and salt. What does it mean to pray with urgency—not as a routine, but as a lifeline? And how are we called to live as “salt” i...
Episode 27: Rethinking Submission: A Better Story in Colossians 3:18
Is submission a dirty word?In today’s episode, we wrestle with one of the most debated passages in Scripture—Colossians 3:18–4:1. Why does Paul call wives to submit to their husbands? What does that actually mean—and just as importantly,...
Episode 26: Rooted, Not Restricted - Those Times When You Need a Bible Dictionary
In this episode, we dive into a powerful passage that challenges earthly philosophies and outward appearances. Exploring themes of freedom and who we are in Christ, we unpack what it means to live in Him rather than in human traditions. The con...
Episode 25: That Your Hearts May Be Encouraged: Colossians 2:1-15 with Dr. Ingrid Faro
In today’s powerful episode of the Bible Study Besties Podcast, we dive deep into Colossians 2:1–15 with our special guest, Dr. Ingrid Faro—biblical scholar, author of several books, including her newes...
Episode 24: What to Do When the Bible Is Hard to Understand: Lessons from Colossians 1:15–29
In this episode, we dive into Colossians 1:15–29. Together, we unpack the meaning of the supremacy of Christ in Colossians. We also discuss how understanding Christ’s supremacy transforms believers today.Yet, what do we do when we encoun...
Episode 23: Color-Coding Colossians: Faith, Thankfulness & Prayer
Grab your Bible, your BSB notebooks, and your favorite color pencils—this episode of Bible Study Besties is all about slowing down and studying together. Today we’re walking through the epistle to the Colossians 1:1–14, looking closely at the w...
Episode 22: How to Read an Epistle
Epistles make up the majority of the New Testament, and they’re packed with rich theology, real people from the early church, and responses to misunderstandings and false teachings that arose in those communities. In this episode, we explore ho...
Episode 21: Colossians in Context
In this episode, we take the next step on our biblical roadmap by exploring the historical, cultural, and theological context of the book of Colossians. Understanding Colossians in context is essential for interpreting Paul’s message as it was ...
Episode 20: Overview of Colossians
In this episode of Bible Study Besties, we zoom out for a big-picture overview of Colossians. After reading the entire book straight through in multiple translations, we take a bird's eye view of the letter, explore its main the...
Episode 19: START HERE FOR COLOSSIANS - Drum Roll Please - Announcing our Bible Book for this semester!
Drum roll please—we’re studying the Book of Colossians this semester! 🎉 Join us on this Bible study podcast as we dive deep into Scripture, exploring Colossians verse by verse with practical tools for studying the Word of God
Advent: Jesus as King
For all times there has been a great battle between two Kingdoms: the Kingdom of God and the kingdoms of this earth. Jesus came to secure complete and final victory. Join us today as we talk about Herod, the earthly king who rages against Jesus...
Advent: Jesus as High Priest
In today’s episode, we turn our attention to Jesus as our Great High Priest—the one who makes atonement and intercedes, asking forgiveness on behalf of the people. Our scripture comes from Luke 2:22-30, where Mary and Joseph faith...
Advent: Jesus as Shepherd
In today’s episode, we turn our attention to Jesus as our Shepherd. Reading Luke 2:1–20, we reflect on the wonder that God chose shepherds, men in a lowly and often overlooked occupation, to be the first witnesses of Christ’s birth. These humbl...
Advent: Jesus as Prophet
In this episode, we explore how the birth narrative of Jesus reveals Him as the fulfillment of Israel’s deepest longings. Reading Luke 1:67–80, we trace the prophetic words of Zechariah and look back to several Old Testament prophets to underst...
Episode 18: Covenant Keeper
In today's episode we take an inspiring look at the covenants of the Bible — the sacred vows made and upheld by God. A covenant is more than a contract; it’s a divine promise that reveals God’s unchanging faithfulness to His people. From...
Episode 17: Anchored in Every Season: Studying God’s Word Through Life’s Changes
In this episode, we talk about how and why to study God’s Word through every season of life—whether you’re a young mother in a busy chapter, walking through a season of grief, or entering a time of quiet abundance and reflection. God’s Word is ...
Episode 16: Bible Genres 101: How to Read God’s Word Like It Was Written
When you open your Bible, do you know what kind of writing you’re reading? In this episode we dive into the genres of the Bible—from poetry and prophecy to narrative, wisdom literature, law, and letters—and why recognizing ...
Episode 15: Through Her Eyes: Reading the Bible as Women
In this episode we talk about the lens through which women can study Scripture and how to approach hard Bible passages about women. We discuss how to interpret Paul’s writings on women in the church, explore resources for women studying the Bib...
Episode 14 - Recap of Ruth - Ruth’s Ending Is Our Beginning: The Lineage of Redemption
In this heart-to-heart wrap-up of our Bible Study Besties journey through Ruth, we reminisce on the powerful lessons we’ve gathered along the way. From rich analogies of the seed of hope and the beauty of a spiritual harvest<...
Episode 13 - Ruth 4 Recap - Boaz and Christ: Understanding the Redeemer in Scripture
In this episode, we explore how Boaz became the redeemer for Naomi and Ruth, and how this points us directly to Jesus Christ, our ultimate Redeemer. Just as Boaz paid the price to rescue Ruth, Christ shed His blood on the cross to buy us back f...
Episode 12 - Ruth 3 Recap: Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament
Step onto the threshing floor in Ruth 3 and discover the powerful moment when Ruth asked Boaz to cover her with his “wings.” This biblical image of protection, provision, and covenant love points us beyond the story itself and toward the...
Episode 11 - Ruth 2 Recap - Finding the Gospel in Ruth: Boaz as a Type of Christ
In Ruth 2, we meet Boaz—the kinsman redeemer who points us forward to Jesus. In the Bible, this is called a “type,” where a person or event foreshadows Christ. This episode explores how Boaz is a type of Christ, helping us see the gospel ...
Episode 10 - Naming God in Our Pain: Naomi, Holy Imagination, and the Almighty
In this episode, we step into the story of Naomi through the lens of holy imagination. When Naomi returned home empty, she didn’t hide her grief—she named her pain, called God “the Almighty,” and revealed a raw, honest faith in the mid...