You've probably heard a pastor, parent or well-meaning Christian friend tell you over and over -"read your Bible every day."
But what changes "have-to" into "want-to" when it comes to God's Word?
Our guest, Jenn Kokal, did more than start a daily bible reading habit - she started a podcast that takes her listeners through the entire Bible. In this episode, she shares how a long and unpredictable path led her from a insecure place in her faith to a rock-steady commitment to daily Bible study and a passion for sharing the Truth with others.
Here you'll discover the personal and practical tools Jenn uses to maintain a steady habit of Bible study and devotional time, and how God used unlikely circumstances to fuel her passion for Biblical knowledge - and how you can find and ignite a similar passion in your daily routines.
Jenn is the founder of P40 Ministries and host of the P40 Ministries Podcast, a daily biblical podcast meant to help listeners build a consistent Bible-reading routine. During each episode, she discusses, explains, and reads portions of Scripture in an easy-to-understand, relatable fashion. She is a published author with devotionals and other bible study materials to her credit, a blogger, and a worship leader at her local church.
To learn more about Jenn and to follow her podcast:
P40 Ministries Website
P40 Ministries Podcast
Follow Jenn on Facebook
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00:00 - Intro to Episode 152
01:48 - Welcome New Listeners
04:20 - Introducing Jenn Kokal
15:52 - Discovering Faith in Struggle
21:35 - The Bible Becoming Real
27:54 - How the Bible Transformed Creative Life
30:32 - Daily Devotional Tips
39:36 - Applying Devotional Lessons to Daily Life
45:45 - Closing Thoughts
49:20 - How to Follow Jenn
52:50 - Other Resources