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
January 9, 2026 • 22 mins
Anybody can memorize Bible verses and not understand what they're saying. It's not enough to get the words in the right order, says author and speaker Keith Ferrin. We must seek to KNOW the author!
Join us for Scripture Sync live or virtually: https://www.scripturesyncdallas.com
Learn about Keith's ministry here:
▶ Keith's website: https://www.KeithFerrin.com
▶ Keith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@keithferrin
If you enj...
Join us for Scripture Sync live or virtually: https://www.scripturesyncdallas.com
Learn about Keith's ministry here:
▶ Keith's website: https://www.KeithFerrin.com
▶ Keith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@keithferrin
If you enj...
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January 2, 2026 • 3 mins
Start this new year with a list of 52 Bible verses that you can memorize - one for each week of the year. You don't have any excuses! Print off the checklist, follow the podcast, and join the community to take advantage of all the encouragement and accountability you need!
Here are the resources available to you:
✅ Download the list: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/52verses
✅ Follow the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Here are the resources available to you:
✅ Download the list: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/52verses
✅ Follow the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
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December 30, 2025 • 4 mins
This year has flown by faster than ever, but God continues to be faithful in our lives. In our final episode of the year, we have one request and one reminder for you.
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December 27, 2025 • 9 mins
Bible reading plans are good and so are memory goals, but why are they separate. This week, Josh introduces our new STEP guide, which gives direction on how you can track your engagement with Scripture as a whole throughout the year, but specifically for the first 90 days. Download the free STEP Guide here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/stepguide/
Our new list of 52 Bible verses for 2026 is now available! Get the free PDF list or ...
Our new list of 52 Bible verses for 2026 is now available! Get the free PDF list or ...
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December 12, 2025 • 9 mins
Spiritual growth and maturity doesn't come from one inspirational moment at a conference or from listening to emotional worship music. It comes from the time you spend every day in formation: aka "spiritual discpline". Here are 7 ways you can build this.
✅ Learn more about Scripture Sync 2026! https://www.scripturesyncdallas.com/2026
✅ Learn 12 Strategies to Memorize the Bible: https://www.memorizewhatmatters.com
Here are the 7 keys t...
✅ Learn more about Scripture Sync 2026! https://www.scripturesyncdallas.com/2026
✅ Learn 12 Strategies to Memorize the Bible: https://www.memorizewhatmatters.com
Here are the 7 keys t...
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December 5, 2025 • 29 mins
He shares the incredible story behind memorizing and publicly quoting Romans chapters 1 through 8 — and why he believes Bible memory is not just for pastors, but for every believer. This is David Platt, the best-selling author, former president of the International Mission Board (IMB) and influential pastor.
David explains how Scripture memory shaped his ministry, deepened his intimacy with God during suffering, and why leaders must...
David explains how Scripture memory shaped his ministry, deepened his intimacy with God during suffering, and why leaders must...
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December 1, 2025 • 7 mins
"The event was so encouraging because I don't have many other people in my life who are passionate about Scripture memory." - Scripture Sync 2025 attendee
Learn more about Scripture Sync 2026 and grab early bird tickets here: https://www.scripturesyncdallas.com
Listen to a new episode of Memory Moment: https://podcasts.apple.com/np/podcast/memory-moment-weekly-bible-memory-verse/id1788616324
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If you're one of t...
Learn more about Scripture Sync 2026 and grab early bird tickets here: https://www.scripturesyncdallas.com
Listen to a new episode of Memory Moment: https://podcasts.apple.com/np/podcast/memory-moment-weekly-bible-memory-verse/id1788616324
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November 21, 2025 • 22 mins
This week Josh is joined by Faith Womack, a self-proclaimed Bible nerd and author of the new book No More Boring Bible Study, to talk about why so many Christians struggle with Scripture…and why misunderstanding the Bible can be far more dangerous than we realize.
Faith shares the very personal story of how her father’s habit of cherry-picking verses shaped (and shook) her early understanding of God — and how discovering a faithful...
Faith shares the very personal story of how her father’s habit of cherry-picking verses shaped (and shook) her early understanding of God — and how discovering a faithful...
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November 14, 2025 • 3 mins
This is the moment in our Bible memory journey where we need to focus! The end of the year is upon us and things are about to get crazy busy. How are you going to make sure that you remain intentional about being in God's Word every day?
Join me by using #FinishStrong2025 as you post on social media.
Or leave a comment on the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/0mUGn34aPl0
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If you're one of those awesome people who...
Join me by using #FinishStrong2025 as you post on social media.
Or leave a comment on the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/0mUGn34aPl0
🔹SUPPORT the MINISTRY 🔹
If you're one of those awesome people who...
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November 7, 2025 • 18 mins
Why not be creative with your birthday as you get older? In this episode, Josh sits down with Becky Friberg, director of the Bible Memory Goal community, to unpack why she decided to recite the entire book of Hebrews live in front of friends and family for her birthday.
Becky shares the inspiration behind this unique event, the surprising responses from guests (including her mom!), and how this public scripture recitation led to opp...
Becky shares the inspiration behind this unique event, the surprising responses from guests (including her mom!), and how this public scripture recitation led to opp...
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October 24, 2025 • 17 mins
Your church has a worship team and a prayer team...but what about a "recitation team"? In this episode, Josh Summers sits down with Tom Griffins, founder of the By Heart Ministry, to explore the art and the power of scripture recitation in the modern church. Memorizing the Bible is more than just a private, personal discipline - it should also be for the edification of the church!
Tom walks us through the practical dynamics of imple...
Tom walks us through the practical dynamics of imple...
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October 17, 2025 • 80 mins
This is final portion 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 5 of Psalms, which includes chapters 107 to 150. All previous chapters of Psalms can be found in previous episodes of this podcast.
➡️ Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILyuBj1tkO8
➡️ Start your Bible Memory Jo...
This is Book 5 of Psalms, which includes chapters 107 to 150. All previous chapters of Psalms can be found in previous episodes of this podcast.
➡️ Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILyuBj1tkO8
➡️ Start your Bible Memory Jo...
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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
✅ Learn more Bible memory techniques - https://www.memorizewhatmatters.com
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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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