Episode 129: 'Why You Should Memorize Scripture (And How To Actually Do It) with Dr. Ken Berding

We have more access to the Bible than any generation in history. Multiple translations. Bible apps. Audio Bibles. Search tools. A Bible in our pocket everywhere we go. But has greater access actually helped us know God’s Word? In this episode of the Rev Rx Podcast, Chad sits down with Dr. Ken Berding, New Testament professor at Talbot School of Theology and author of The Bible by Heart, to talk about the increasingly forgotten practice of Scripture memorization. Dr. Berding explains why memorizing Scripture is about far more than being able to recite Bible verses. It’s about allowing God’s Word to shape the way we think, pray, endure suffering, encourage others, and understand the rest of Scripture. They discuss: • Why having a Bible on your phone isn’t the same as having God’s Word in your heart • Why memorizing entire passages can be more powerful than isolated verses • What the Bible itself teaches us about memorization • How singing, listening, reading aloud, rhythm, writing, and repetition can help Scripture stick • Why the Psalms are a great place to begin • Dr. Berding’s simple 50–25 approach to memorizing a passage • What to do if you think you’re terrible at memorization • How Scripture memory helps us remain grounded when suffering comes • Free Bible Fluency resources for understanding the big story of Scripture You don’t have to memorize an entire book of the Bible tomorrow. Start small. Open Psalm 23. Read it aloud. Read it again. And begin putting God’s Word somewhere a phone can never replace—your heart. To connect with Dr Berding: Check out the website: https://kennethberding.com/ Get the book: https://a.co/d/0c04EQjs ---------------------------------- WANT TO GO DEEPER? If you're a man who wants to go beyond just listening and start growing alongside other Christian men, check out The Rev Rx Collective. For just $5/month (or choose the annual plan to get 2 months free), you'll get access to private Rev Rx Online Bible Studies, exclusive conversations and Q&A's, early access select episodes, practical resources, and a community of men who want to grow in their faith. Come grow with us inside The Rev Rx Collective! Check it out here: https://revrx.circle.so/revrxcollecti...