Getting Past Bible Reading Roadblocks

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Episode 13: Featuring guest Pastor Donald Patterson

Sometimes opening the Bible can feel overwhelming, even for lifelong believers.

In this episode, we talk with Pastor Donald Patterson about Bible Basics: Finding Tools to Read and Interpret Scripture. He shares practical guidance for reading Scripture and ways to help those new to the Bible navigate common questions and roadblocks. Join us as we explore how to approach the Word thoughtfully, with clarity, and with confidence in God’s promises.

Whether you’re just beginning your own Bible journey or guiding someone else, this conversation offers encouragement, insight, and a gospel-centered perspective on God’s Word.

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4 responses to “Getting Past Bible Reading Roadblocks”

  1. Erin Avatar
    Erin

    This was a fantastic episode and I appreciate the guidance Pastor Patterson offered as well as the links you included for the various resources!

    1. Joshua Vick Avatar
      Joshua Vick

      Thank you so much for listening and for sharing your thoughts! May God bless your day.

  2. Joe Staudinger Avatar
    Joe Staudinger

    This was a huge blessing. Thank you. Is there a way to get in touch with Pastor Patterson?

    It is a fact that HOW we read Scripture determines our “determination” of what it means. Hence why there is approximately 400 ways of determining what a passage means.

    Example: Genesis 1:13 “So the evening and the morning were the third day.”
    If we read the Bible literally, as I do, this means from “sunrise to sundown” Meanwhile some will say this is from “epoch to epoch”. Epoch being defined as a period of history (not a specific day but more a period of years.)

    1. Joshua Vick Avatar
      Joshua Vick

      Thank you so much for listening and for sharing your thoughts! We’re glad this episode was a blessing to you, and we pray that God continues to encourage you through his Word.

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