Biblical Literacy: Why Context is Everything With Megan Rawlings from The Bold Movement

Do you ever wonder why biblical literacy is declining in a time when there has never been more helpful resources?

In this episode, host Kristin Nave talks with Megan Rawlings, the CEO and founder of The Bold Movement, to explore the paradox of declining biblical literacy amid an abundance of resources. They discuss the importance of context and comprehension in Bible reading, the pitfalls of treating it like a checklist, and the critical role of exegesis in understanding scripture. Megan shares insights on slowing down to grasp deeper lessons and highlights how often Scripture is misinterpreted as being about ourselves rather than God. The episode also introduces "theboldmovement.com" and their upcoming Advent Bible study, emphasizing the value of encouraging women to study the Bible directly and supporting each other in ministry.

Highlights:

• Why more Bible reading doesn’t lead to comprehension
• Importance of slowing down and gaining context
• Primary, secondary, and tertiary issues
• Social pressures Christians face about belief
• The BOLD Movement’s upcoming Advent Bible study

Resources Mentioned:

• Website:www.theboldmovement.com
• Talk Bible to Me Podcast
• Advent Bible study by Megan Rawlings (set for release in November)

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Show Credits:

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

Guest:

• Bio:
  • Megan Rawlings is the CEO and founder of The Bold Movement. The Bold Movement is a ministry that trains women in Biblical literacy and resources women to be bold in their faith. She earned her Masters degree in theology from Kentucky Christian University. When she is not writing curriculum or teaching, she is a board member of Christian Standard, cohost of the podcast, Talk Bible to Me, and teaches at The Bold Movement Academy. She is also the prayer chair for ICOM 2024. She has a passion for knowing the Bible and has studied Greek with her private tutor, Dr. Jim Girdwood for the past seven years.
  • She is married to Matt Rawlings, a doctor, attorney, and pastor—no, she is not exaggerating. Together, they serve their congregation, Christ’s Community Church, and reside in the foothills of Appalachia in southern Ohio. Some of Megan’s favorite things are Hallmark movies, Pierre Water, Bible trivia, and her family. Fun fact, Megan is the godmother to seven children.

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