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
July 26, 2024 • 15 mins
How do you handle seasons of spiritual drought when you don't feel like opening your Bible? Listen as Dakota Lynch and Hannah Kohner from Scripture Memory Fellowship explain their personal experience losing motivation memorizing the Bible and the steps they took to reignite the fire.
They share personal experiences, practical tips, and emphasize the importance of having a strong "why" behind memorizing God's Word. They also talk abo...
They share personal experiences, practical tips, and emphasize the importance of having a strong "why" behind memorizing God's Word. They also talk abo...
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July 19, 2024 • 3 mins
Did you know that even the author of Hebrews forgot where to find a passage of Scripture he had previously memorized? In this short episode, Josh encourages us to take a step back and consider why we put so much pressure on ourselves to memorize the exact chapter and verse number for every verse that we memorize.
✅ Verse & Chapter Numbers are NOT Inspired (full video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukT67oNMFhE
✅ Check out J...
✅ Verse & Chapter Numbers are NOT Inspired (full video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukT67oNMFhE
✅ Check out J...
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July 12, 2024 • 6 mins
The smash Broadway hit Hamilton offers some interesting insights into our pursuit of legacy and what they might mean for us as we memorize Scripture. Listen as Josh unpacks his experience viewing Hamilton in NYC this month and what we can take away from it.
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✅ Check out Josh's upcoming book! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/book
✅ Join our 7-Day Challenge! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join
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June 14, 2024 • 14 mins
It's possible! Listen in as we walk through each chapter of John to connect a visual that you can use to remember the outline of all 21 chapters. By the end, you should be able to walk through Jesus' entire ministry in the gospel. If you'd like to download the visuals for this, you can find it here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/johnoutline
This mini-training is based on a live video with Dr. Larry Dinkins on the Bible Memory Goal...
This mini-training is based on a live video with Dr. Larry Dinkins on the Bible Memory Goal...
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June 7, 2024 • 32 mins
Most Christians don't read their Bible anymore and it's shocking how many lack basic knowledge of Scripture. Is this a product of our society or our churches? And what can be done about this? Brad East, associate professor of theology at Abilene Christian University, explains the critical idea of "Biblical literacy in a post-literate age" and the challenges of reaching a generation that is not reading as much as before.
We explore t...
We explore t...
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May 24, 2024 • 4 mins
What is the longest book of the Bible? What about the shortest? It's a trivial question, but the answer is hidden behind some fascinating Biblical history. Take a few minutes to learn more about your Bible, the translations and what this means for you.
You can also watch this interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h05XTsdiT7I
✅ Check out the list of Biblical word counts: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/bi...
You can also watch this interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h05XTsdiT7I
✅ Check out the list of Biblical word counts: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/bi...
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May 17, 2024 • 27 mins
At the age of 15, Jennifer Rothschild was diagnosed with a rare disease that left her blind. She has since become a respected author and speaker who has memorized large portions of Scripture. Listen as she reveals her unique scripture memorization techniques, utilizing visualization and structured mental "ladders" to enhance recall. She provides practical advice for effective memorization and explores how her deep love for the Word...
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May 10, 2024 • 7 mins
We all feel slow and bad at memorizing the Bible, but sometimes our desire for "efficiency" actually works against us. In this episode, Josh provides an encouragement to embrace the inefficiencies of Scripture memorization, with four lessons you can take away.
Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BGg0H-Nyg1M
Watch the video about AI songs: https://youtube.com/shorts/rcrcIIr1Yn4
Memorize more of the Bible this year:
▶ Download our 5...
Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BGg0H-Nyg1M
Watch the video about AI songs: https://youtube.com/shorts/rcrcIIr1Yn4
Memorize more of the Bible this year:
▶ Download our 5...
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May 3, 2024 • 26 mins
In addition to being a busy attorney, Lise Anderson has spent the last 15 years committing the entire gospel of Luke to memory. The story of how she got started and why she uses techniques like sign language to help her in the process will definitely inspire you in your own Bible memory journey!
You can also watch this interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgS6lLIL408
✅ Listen to Janet Pope's Interview
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You can also watch this interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgS6lLIL408
✅ Listen to Janet Pope's Interview
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April 26, 2024 • 10 mins
2 years. 40+ interviews. Hundreds of thousands of people around the world listening. Today we're celebrating the 100th episode of the Memorize What Matters podcast! Join us as we look back at the ideas that have encouraged and inspired us over the past 99 episodes.
Join Josh's book launch group here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/book
Join Josh's book launch group here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/book
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April 12, 2024 • 25 mins
In less than 6 months, Dr. Larry Dinkins memorized an outline of the meaning or story of every chapter in the Bible using a combination of various memory techniques. Here's how he did it and what you can do to start memorizing your own Biblical outline.
Would you prefer to watch this interview? You can do so on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6i7eNFdVg8
Memorize more of the Bible this year:
▶ Download our 5...
Would you prefer to watch this interview? You can do so on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6i7eNFdVg8
Memorize more of the Bible this year:
▶ Download our 5...
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April 5, 2024 • 5 mins
We all have trouble memorizing numbers...but what if that could change? What if you could easily memorize any number in the Bible or in life? Join our live training to learn how to apply The Major System to memorize all the books of the Bible in order: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/major
This training as well as other benefits are available for free to our patrons:
▶ Support by becoming a Patron: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/pa...
This training as well as other benefits are available for free to our patrons:
▶ Support by becoming a Patron: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/pa...
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March 29, 2024 • 28 mins
Adam Wright has toured the world with his band Act of Congress, but he's most at home when he's worshipping on Sunday with his church in Alabama, USA. Here's how he combined his love of Scripture with his professional skills to produce Scripture music that is heard by millions around the globe.
Learn more about Adam and The Corner Room:
- The Corner Room website: https://www.cornerroommusic.com
- Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com...
Learn more about Adam and The Corner Room:
- The Corner Room website: https://www.cornerroommusic.com
- Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com...
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March 22, 2024 • 10 mins
I've never felt more vulnerable than when I did a live stream of me memorizing 1 Peter this past week, but in the process of doing it, there were a few key lessons that should be an encouragement to anybody that hears.
Watch the full live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF3ZfKEgekk
You can also go back and watch the original Jude live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Tm6ADRS4o
Check out these resources:
Watch the full live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF3ZfKEgekk
You can also go back and watch the original Jude live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Tm6ADRS4o
Check out these resources:
- Join t...
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March 15, 2024 • 11 mins
Some people are skilled at remembering movies or shows they've watched - the characters, the quotes, the plot. In this episode, Zach Schwab explains his creative method for using movies as a kind of mind palace. This is a technique I've never seen used anywhere else, so be sure to take notes!
Want to learn more techniques for memorizing the Bible? Check out our 5-part training: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training/
Watch the full...
Want to learn more techniques for memorizing the Bible? Check out our 5-part training: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training/
Watch the full...
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March 1, 2024 • 10 mins
What are some practical ways to structure a group of people who want to memorize the Bible? Or how do you encourage teenagers and kids to memorize together? Listen as Josh from Bible Memory Goal and Dakota Lynch from Scripture Memory Fellowship answer these live questions from the replay of a livestream.
Watch the full replay of the livestream with Dakota: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X9g1XoqPhg
Here are links to the resources me...
Watch the full replay of the livestream with Dakota: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X9g1XoqPhg
Here are links to the resources me...
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February 23, 2024 • 18 mins
When it comes to Bible memory, some people feel pressure to memorize entire chapters or books of the Bible. In this episode of the Memorize What Matters podcast, musician and worship leader Leah Carolan explains how she freed herself from the unnecessary guilt of her "simple" method of Scripture memory.
Learn more about Leah Carolan here:
✅ Check out her Scripture songs: https://www.youtube.com/@memorizescripture
✅ Visit her website...
Learn more about Leah Carolan here:
✅ Check out her Scripture songs: https://www.youtube.com/@memorizescripture
✅ Visit her website...
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February 16, 2024 • 15 mins
Learn a few methods and techniques to place Bible verses and passages on a mind palace that you've created! Both Josh Summers and Ronald Johnson share their experience, tips and things to avoid when using a memory palace for Scripture memorization.
Watch the full replay of the livestream with Ronald: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4fcUqwm56k
Want to learn more about using a mind palace? Check out these resources:
Watch the full replay of the livestream with Ronald: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4fcUqwm56k
Want to learn more about using a mind palace? Check out these resources:
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February 9, 2024 • 15 mins
The mind palace is one of the most powerful memory tools you can use, yet it feels so confusing to those who have never used it! In this episode, you'll learn how to make your very first memory palace to hold a list of items, based on a livestream with Ronald Johnson.
Watch the full replay of the livestream with Ronald: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4fcUqwm56k
Want to learn more about using a mind palace? Check out these resources...
Watch the full replay of the livestream with Ronald: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4fcUqwm56k
Want to learn more about using a mind palace? Check out these resources...
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February 2, 2024 • 17 mins
Your brain is a muscle and these fun little exercises are a creative way to exercise it throughout the week. Studies prove that this can improve cognitive function and we're going to translate what they've learned into a Christian worldview.
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Here's the list of brain exercises to try:
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Here's the list of brain exercises to try:
- Meet somebody new at church (find 4 details to remember)
- Trade TV time for game time
- Vis...
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