Memorize What Matters
A podcast for those who love Scripture memory, who want to memorize what matters! Join Josh Summers on his journey to memorize the New Testament of the Bible word for word, exploring various Bible memory methods and techniques along the way. If you have a desire to memorize Scripture, you'll find plenty of encouragement, inspiration and helpful tips from the expert guests who share their stories.
Episodes
October 16, 2025 • 35 mins
This is part 4 of the entire book of Psalms recited from memory by our community Patrons. This recitation was originally published on YouTube and includes multiple translations.
This is Book 4 of Psalms, which includes chapters 90 to 106. The remaining book of Psalms will be published tomorrow.
➡️ Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILyuBj1tkO8
➡️ Start your Bible Memory Journey: https://www.biblememorygoal...
This is Book 4 of Psalms, which includes chapters 90 to 106. The remaining book of Psalms will be published tomorrow.
➡️ Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILyuBj1tkO8
➡️ Start your Bible Memory Journey: https://www.biblememorygoal...
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October 15, 2025 • 41 mins
This is part 3 of the entire book of Psalms recited from memory by our community Patrons. This recitation was originally published on YouTube and includes multiple translations.
This is Book 3 of Psalms, which includes chapters 73 to 89. The remaining 2 books of Psalms will be published later this week.
➡️ Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILyuBj1tkO8
➡️ Start your Bible Memory Journey: https://www.biblem...
This is Book 3 of Psalms, which includes chapters 73 to 89. The remaining 2 books of Psalms will be published later this week.
➡️ Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILyuBj1tkO8
➡️ Start your Bible Memory Journey: https://www.biblem...
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October 14, 2025 • 63 mins
We continue the recitation of the entire book of Psalms from memory by our community Patrons. This recitation was originally published on YouTube and includes multiple translations.
This is Book 2 of Psalms, which includes chapters 42 to 72. The remaining 3 books of Psalms will be published later this week.
➡️ Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILyuBj1tkO8
➡️ Start your Bible Memory Journey: https://www.bi...
This is Book 2 of Psalms, which includes chapters 42 to 72. The remaining 3 books of Psalms will be published later this week.
➡️ Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILyuBj1tkO8
➡️ Start your Bible Memory Journey: https://www.bi...
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October 13, 2025 • 73 mins
This week, experience the blessing of the entire book of Psalms recited from memory by our community Patrons. This recitation was originally published on YouTube and includes multiple translations.
This is Book 1 of Psalms. The recitation for the next four books will be shared every day this week.
➡️ Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILyuBj1tkO8
➡️ Start your Bible Memory Journey: https://www.biblememoryg...
This is Book 1 of Psalms. The recitation for the next four books will be shared every day this week.
➡️ Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILyuBj1tkO8
➡️ Start your Bible Memory Journey: https://www.biblememoryg...
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October 3, 2025 • 4 mins
Consider this your special invitation to join us for an incredible encounter with the book of Psalms, all 150 chapters recited from memory by our Patrons! Follow along in your Bible or have it playing in the background, but don't miss out on an experience of God's Word that you've never had before.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILyuBj1tkO8
This video will premier on Saturday, October 4th, 2026 at 8am Central Time and wi...
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILyuBj1tkO8
This video will premier on Saturday, October 4th, 2026 at 8am Central Time and wi...
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September 26, 2025 • 10 mins
Using various memory techniques, you're going to know a summary of each chapter of Esther so you have a solid overview of the book and you can retell it in your own words. We also have the free images that you can download and use for yourself or your ministry.
✅ Download Outline Images - https://www.biblememorygoal.com/outlines
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If yo...
✅ Download Outline Images - https://www.biblememorygoal.com/outlines
✅ Learn more Bible memory techniques - https://www.memorizewhatmatters.com
🔹SUPPORT the MINISTRY 🔹
If yo...
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September 19, 2025 • 25 mins
What happens when a global ministry leader hits burnout, and God responds with a call to memorize the entire New Testament? In this episode, Paul Childers, co-founder of Word by Heart, shares how his mother’s radical decision to memorize Revelation under house arrest ignited a generational passion for Scripture memory.
You'll hear how Paul’s own cry for spiritual renewal led him to launch a worldwide Bible memory movement, and why h...
You'll hear how Paul’s own cry for spiritual renewal led him to launch a worldwide Bible memory movement, and why h...
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September 12, 2025 • 8 mins
It's been a difficult week. The news weighs heavy on all of us, and as we process together, I'd like to share a few thoughts on what this means for us as Christians.
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August 29, 2025 • 3 mins
This is the true story - and a cautionary tale - of a young boy in Russia who memorized all four Gospels word for word, yet grew up a militant atheist. This is what happens when the words enter your head but never penetrate your heart.
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Did you enjoy this an other episodes of Memorize What Matters? Be sure to rate and review it here in this podcast player!
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August 26, 2025 • 3 mins
During the month of September, we're going to memorize the book of Psalms (all 150 chapters) as a Patron community. Join future projects like this as a Patron: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron
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August 15, 2025 • 11 mins
Josh answers a number of questions that he's received about Bible memory techniques, the best translations and more.
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August 8, 2025 • 4 mins
Billy Graham called it a "stubborn voice" and if you struggle with the voices in your head that tell you you're stupid, you're not enough, or you're not worth anything, a louder voice is important. I hope you're encouraged by this quick voice memo.
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August 1, 2025 • 31 mins
What happens when a former meth dealer encounters the transformative power of God’s Word behind bars? Once a well-known face in Kansas car commercials, Aaron Wirtz became a militant atheist and drug dealer before landing in prison, where a skeptical request for a Bible turned into the beginning of spiritual rebirth.
Join Aaron and hundreds of others who prioritize Scripture memorization: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron
✅ Aaron...
Join Aaron and hundreds of others who prioritize Scripture memorization: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron
✅ Aaron...
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July 25, 2025 • 14 mins
This simple 7-step process for Bible memory is the best way to prepare you to internalize a chapter or book of the Bible. Download the checklist here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/checklist
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July 18, 2025 • 20 mins
Janet is proof that it doesn't matter when you start, only that you get started. In this keynote talk from Scripture Sync 2025, Janet encourages everyone to not just pray for consistency in Bible memory, but to pray for a hunger of God's Word.
✅ Watch all the Scripture Sync Replays: https://community.biblememorygoal.com/c/scripture-sync-replay/
✅ Buy Janet Pope's Book: https://geni.us/his-word-janet-pope
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✅ Watch all the Scripture Sync Replays: https://community.biblememorygoal.com/c/scripture-sync-replay/
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July 11, 2025 • 10 mins
If you've never heard of the first-letter method, you're in for a treat. But even if you have or you already use it, we're going to uncover 5 unique ways to leverage this method for memorization and review of Bible passages.
▶ Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRGzfTxsCn8
▶ Or check out the visuals on the website: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/memory-methods/first-letter-bible-memory-method-explained/
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▶ Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRGzfTxsCn8
▶ Or check out the visuals on the website: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/memory-methods/first-letter-bible-memory-method-explained/
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July 4, 2025 • 21 mins
Is it possible to get an ENTIRE Sunday school class to memorize the outline of John...and ENJOY it? According to Esther Yunkin, it absolutely is. Not only that, you can even start attaching memory verses and lessons to the outline as well.
Esther shares the innovative techniques she used to help not only her boys but also her entire church's children memorize the outline of the Gospel of John.
✅ Esther Yunkin Website - https://heal...
Esther shares the innovative techniques she used to help not only her boys but also her entire church's children memorize the outline of the Gospel of John.
✅ Esther Yunkin Website - https://heal...
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June 27, 2025 • 5 mins
What would you memorize if you knew you couldn’t fail? Or better yet…what if we redefine what it means to “succeed” or “fail” in our Scripture memory journey? Join Josh from the balcony of his hotel in Laos as he shared a quick voice memo.
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*Don’t forget to leave a review! Every single rating and review makes a HUGE difference in the future of this podcast. Thank you in advance.
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June 20, 2025 • 27 mins
What does it mean to live a life marked by joy? In this episode, Josh Summers sits down with Jared Mitzelfeld, young adults pastor and author of Marked by Joy, to explore how Christians can rediscover authentic, scripture-rooted joy in a world that often feels anything but joyful.
✅ Download the free chapter: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/joy/
From the transformative power of meditating on memorized scripture to practical tips for ...
✅ Download the free chapter: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/joy/
From the transformative power of meditating on memorized scripture to practical tips for ...
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June 13, 2025 • 28 mins
Hear the biggest takeaways from our first in-person Bible memory event. This week, Josh is interviewed by his friend Austin Church about what he learned about the memorization of God's Word during Scripture Sync Dallas.
✅ Watch the Scripture Sync Replay: https://www.scripturesyncdallas.com
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✅ Watch the Scripture Sync Replay: https://www.scripturesyncdallas.com
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