Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.

Join the Chara Project team as they interview Ashley Readenour, a long-time Bible study friend of Sarah and Heather's. Ashley shares her journey from a childhood marked by abuse and relgious hypocrisy, to a life-changing encounter with God’s Word that sparked a pivotal shift in her life. Discovering God’s love transformed her view of scripture from a rigid manual to a vibrant story, guiding her from trauma to trust and inspiring a life of compassion for others. If you’re someone who has experienced trauma in your own life, Ashley’s story will resonate with you!

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.

Join the Chara Project team as they interview Kass Wessman who shares how as an adult, a children’s storybook Bible first introduced her to Jesus—and how its message deeply transformed her heart. Listen as Kass recounts her powerful journey of discovering truth in scripture and how daily time in God's Word renews, sustains, and sets her free. Her story is a moving reminder of the life-changing power of abiding with Jesus and will inspire you to make space for regular connection with God through His Word.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.

Join the Chara Project team as they interview Mike Bell, a pastor at South Mountain Community Church in Utah and Executive Director of Healing Nations. Mike's unlikely path had him joining a Christian band before believing, and it was his bandmate that challenged and led him to embrace Jesus and dive into the Bible. Mike shares how scripture can inspire compassion and societal flourishing through our love for God and our neighbor. You'll want to listen to this episode as Mike shares his transformative journey from skepticism to faith. 

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.

Join the Chara Project team as they interview Terresa Wood from the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake City, Utah. From living on the streets to having her heart captured for Jesus, Terresa's story of doubt turned to hope is an encouraging story that show's the relentless love of God. Her story will inspire you to dive deeper into God's Word, and look closer at the people around us and how to love them the way God loves them.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.

Join the Chara Project team as they interview Ren Richardson, whose faith journey took him from religion to atheism to discovering the gospel message in the Bible. Ren's story of the Holy Spirit's work in his life, matched with his patient and methodical approach to uncovering the text of the Bible will encouraged you to understand God's Word and explore it for the message it tells throughout its pages. This is a story you don't want to miss!

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?

Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study Apocalyptic literature in the Bible.

Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to Apocalyptic Literature in the Bible, which is often found in the books of Daniel and Revelation. The team will explain the purpose of this type of writing style, and how to get the most out of it as you read the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study the book of Revelation in the Bible, this episode is for you!

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?

Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study the New Testament Letters in the Bible.

Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to the New Testament Letters in the Bible, explain the purpose of them, and how to get the most out of them as you read the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study the Letters in the Bible, this episode is for you!

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?

Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study the Parables in the Bible.

Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to the Parables in the Bible, their purpose, and how to get the most out of Parables as you study the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study the Parables in the Bible, this episode is for you!

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

For a list of the 40 stories and illustrations Jesus shared as parables, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/parables

To access a 13-week Parables Bible Study, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/shop/biblestudy-parables

To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?

Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study the Gospels in the Bible, found in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to the Gospels in the Bible, and how to get the most out of it as you study the historical context and the author's purpose and perspective. If you’ve ever wondered how to study the Gospels in the Bible, this episode is for you!  You'll be able to read the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John in a whole new way. 

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?

Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study the Wisdom literature in the Bible.

Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to Wisdom LIterature in the Bible, explain the purpose of it, and how to get the most out of it as you read the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study the wisdom in the Bible, this episode is for you!

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?

Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study the Poetry in the Bible.

Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to Poetry (and Psalms) in the Bible, explain the purpose of Poetry, and how to get the most out of it as you read the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study Poetry or Psalms in the Bible, this episode is for you!

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?

Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study the Narrative in the Bible.

Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to Narrative stories, explain the purpose of Narrative, and how to get the most out of it as you read the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study the narrative stories in the Bible, this episode is for you!

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?

Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study the Law in the Old Testament.

Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to the first five books of the Bible, also referred to as the Law, the Torah or Pentateuch, explain the purpose of the Law, and how to get the most out of it as you read the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study the Law of the Old Testament, this episode is for you!

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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As we enter into the New Year, we can often set New Year's resolutions - incorporating good habits, shedding bad habits and overall having a renewed mind as we start a new calendar year. At The Chara Project, our prayer for you this New Year, is that you can know and understand God and His character from studying His Word, so that you trust Him more deeply. Join the Chara Project team as they take a closer look to how God describes Himself in Exodus 34:6-7 and how we can see these same characteristics recalled and realized throughout the story of the Bible.

In this episode, you will come to learn that God is a, "COMPASSIONATE and GRACIOUS God, SLOW TO ANGER, abounding in LOVE and FAITHFULNESS, maintaining love to thousands, and FORGIVING wickedness, rebellion and sin.” (Exodus 34:6-7)

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit www.thecharaproject.com.

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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As we enter into the New Year, we can often set New Year's resolutions - incorporating good habits, shedding bad habits and overall having a renewed mind as we start a new calendar year. Our prayer for you this New Year, stems from Hebrews 12:1-2, that says, "let us lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith." Join the Chara Project team as they help us with 6 tips for keeping your eyes on Jesus in the New Year. You will leave encouraged to:

1. Train your mind to know God’s Word
2. Fix your eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen
3. Look forward to God’s promises - to our eternal home
4. Lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us.
5. Know that Jesus is the perfecter of your faith
6. Gather together and encourage one another

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit www.thecharaproject.com.

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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We've been studying Biblical prophesy a lot this year, and what better way to highlight the reason for Christmas than through a few Old Testament prophecies that point to Jesus' birth. Join the Chara Project team, as they focus on 3 types of Old Testament prophecies that are highlighted in Matthew’s gospel account of the Christmas story: the lineage of the Messiah, the nature of the Messiah, and the birthplace of the Messiah. If you want to gain more confidence in Jesus as your Messiah this Christmas, and the reason we celebrate this important holiday, then this is the podcast for you.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

➡️ Want to dive into the Christmas story in more depth? Download our Hope Has Come Cards, a 12-day Christmas devotional with corresponding videos/podcasts at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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In the month of November, as we near the holiday of Thanksgiving, we often take time to recognize what we're thankful for. But what does the Bible says about Thanksgiving? Join the Chara Project team, as they do a topical study on the word Thanksgiving and find out how the Bible gives a lot of examples of WHY we should be thankful and INSTRUCTION on how and when to be thankful. This episode will leave you encouraged and grateful for the main reason we have for giving thanks this season.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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As you study the book of Jonah, you will likely come across a verse in Matthew 12:41, where Jesus refers to Himself, saying that “something greater than Jonah is here.” What is Jesus really claiming in this moment?

Join the Chara Project team as the team takes a closer look between Jesus and Jonah, uncovering 10 things they have in common, and 10 reasons why Jesus is greater than Jonah.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

Want to study the book of Jonah on your own or in a group? Access the Studying Jonah Bible Study accompanying this episode, available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/jonahbiblestudy

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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How do we study Jonah chapter 4?  Up to this point in the book of Jonah, he had completed his mission and the Ninevites had repented. This is where the story seems to have a natural end. And yet we still have one more chapter left in the book of Jonah. In one of the oddest endings to a book in the Bible, we see a conversation unfold between Jonah and God that gives us insight into the heart of Jonah.

Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into the book of Jonah - not only uncovering how to study Jonah 4, but what interesting insights we can gain from the text.

If you’re in a place where you’re looking for more help when studying the book of Jonah, this is the spot for you.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

➡️ Want to study this passage on your own or in a group? Access the Studying Jonah Bible Study accompanying this episode, available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/jonahbiblestudy

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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How do we study Jonah chapter 3?  Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into the book of Jonah - not only uncovering how to study Jonah 3, but what interesting insights we can gain from the text.

In this episode, the team will walk alongside Jonah as he finally turns back to preach to the city of Nineveh. They will uncover more details about Nineveh and get a front-row seat to their response to Jonah's message. In an encouraging ending to the chapter, we see God's compassion and understanding for repentant hearts.

If you've ever felt like you're not good enough for God's love, this is the episode for you.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

Want to study this passage on your own or in a group? Access the Studying Jonah Bible Study accompanying this episode, available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/jonahbiblestudy

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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How do we study Jonah chapter 2? Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into the book of Jonah - not only uncovering how to study Jonah 2, but what interesting insights we can gain from the text.

If you’re in a place where you’re looking for more help when studying the book of Jonah, this is the spot for you.

In this episode, the team takes a close-up look at Jonah’s poetic prayer - a plea to God inside the belly of the fish. Filled with figurative language that matches that of the Old Testament Psalmists, Jonah provides a deep look into his heart of repentance toward God, while we also take away some key findings about the nature of God.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

Want to study this passage on your own or in a group? Access the Studying Jonah Bible Study accompanying this episode, available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/jonahbiblestudy

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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How do we study Jonah chapter 1? Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into Jonah, discovering how to study the book chapter by chapter - starting with Jonah chapter 1. If you’re in a place where you’re looking for more help when studying the book of Jonah, this is the spot for you.

In this episode, the team will uncover what is most helpful at the start of any book of the Bible: the history - meaning the who, what, when, and where that helps us place ourselves into what's happening around the book. They'll also uncover some amazing applications we can take away from the first chapter. You’re not going to want to miss it!

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

Want to study this passage on your own or in a group? Access the Studying Jonah Bible Study accompanying this episode, available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/jonahbiblestudy

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For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.

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Have you ever wanted to study Jonah, but didn't know where to start? While Jonah is one of the 17 prophecy books in the Old Testament, it reads differently from the others. It tells a narrative story of a reluctant servant who was pursued by a relentless God. So how do we study a prophecy book that doesn't look or act like all the other prophetic books? How should we approach the book of Jonah?

Join the Chara Project team as they provide insight into how to study the book of Jonah as a whole. They will address what makes the book of Jonah unique, what high-level themes and questions to consider in each of the four chapters, and also address a common question on whether the book of Jonah is real and historical. If you are ready to study the book of Jonah but want some guidance before you start, this episode is for you.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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When people first start studying the Bible, they often find the books of prophecy the most confusing or hard to understand.

The last 17 books of the Old Testament are full of messages from God communicated through hand-selected prophets. The writings of these prophets used powerful imagery and language to communicate God’s messages to His people.

Like most literary styles, prophecy would have been easily relatable to the original hearers, but what about us today?

How do we study prophecy? Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to the prophets and their books, explain the purpose of prophecy, and how to get the most out of it as you read the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study Biblical prophecy, this episode is for you!

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

To learn more about all 9 literary styles found in the Bible, check out this article: https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles

To access the Chronological Order of the Bible mentioned in this episode: https://www.thecharaproject.com/chronological

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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Sometimes engaging your neighbor can feel intimidating - especially if it’s around the Bible.  What does loving my neighbor look like in practice? Who really is my neighbor? Jesus was the master at engaging with people in a meaningful way, and we can learn a lot from Him and His interactions with others, as we dive into God’s Word. Join the Chara Project team as they identify 7 tips we can learn from the passage in Luke 24, as Jesus walks with the Emmaus disciples.

Dive deeper into studying the Emmaus disciples on your own, or in a group, with the Loving Your Neighbor Bible Study available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/loving-your-neighbor-bible-study. This Bible study is a companion to our Neighbor Guide, as we see some of the tips from the guide come alive in the pages of the Bible.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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