Bible Basics

Welcome! The Bible Basics Podcast is designed to make the Bible approachable and accessible for all, particularly those who are new to the faith or curious about the Bible. Each episode focuses on a specific topic, breaking it down into bite-sized chunks and offering foundational knowledge about the Bible's structure, types, writing, and storyline. The ultimate goal is to increase listeners' comfort level with the Bible and deepen their relationship with God through reading His Word. Click this link to send us a message: https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2180587/open_sms

Bible Basics is a religion podcast hosted by Jacqueline Williams Adewole, with 147 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jacqueline Williams Adewole hosts Bible Basics, a religion show with 147 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  The First Five Books That Make The Bible Click

  Aug 18, 202614 minS6

  We connect a surprising World Cup “missing the rules” moment to what it feels like to read Scripture without the first five books. We walk through the Pentateuch as one connected foundation story that explains the Bible’s big themes and points forward to Jesus. • the soccer rulebook analogy for Bible confusion • what the Pentateuch is and why it’s called Torah • who the books are written for and what questions they answer • a clear walkthrough of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy • the central thread: God rescues a people to bring them to himself • how the laws describe life with a holy God and care for others • why the prophets and New Testament keep quoting these books • Jesus’ claim to fulfill the law and the prophets This week, read Genesis chapter 12, verses 1 through 3. Write down what God promises Abraham, his family, and the nations. Until our next episode, keep reading, keep seeking, and keep growing in your faith. RELATED EPISODE: The Pentateuch: Insights Into the First Five Books of the Bible SOURCES: Carpenter, E. E. (1986). Pentateuch. In G. W. Bromiley (Ed.), The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (Rev. ed., Vol. 3, p. 742). William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company. Crossway Bibles. (2008). The ESV study Bible . Crossway Bibles. Elwell, W. A. (1995). Evangelical Commentary on the Bible . Baker Book House. The New Interpreter’s Handbook of Preaching . (2010). Abingdon Press. Rose Publishing. (n.d.). Bible Overview . Rose Publishing. We'd love to hear from you - Click Here to Text Us a Message. Want to live with more purpose and intention? Check out my book, Life Planning God's Way: A Guide to Living with Purpose and Intention. It's a practical, faith-friendly guide to goal-setting and building a life that reflects what God has placed in your heart. Grab your copy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0h7uLiwL Have questions about what it means to follow Jesus? Whether you’re just starting your faith journey or exploring what the Bible teaches, we’d love to walk with you. God’s invitation is real, personal, and full of grace. Reach out to Jacqui at info@bible-basics.org Talk to a trusted Christian in your life Or visit a Bible-believing church near you You are not alone. God’s Word is alive, and He is still drawing people to Himself today. Don’t hesitate to take the next step. Thank you for tuning in! Bible Basics is now streaming in video on Youtube . Please subscribe now! Feel free to contact us at info@bible-basics.org . We would love to hear from you! Note: All scripture references are from the NIV translation unless otherwise indicated.

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  Episode #12

  Why We Keep Quitting Our Bible Reading Plans

  Aug 4, 20265 minS6

  We talk about why Bible reading gets hard the moment life gets busy, and why perfectionism makes it even harder to come back. We share three small, realistic habits you can use before, during, and after you read so consistency feels lighter and more doable. • Anchoring Bible reading to an existing daily habit so your routine becomes the reminder • Reading a few verses before and after to understand Scripture in context • Writing one sentence after reading to capture a truth, question, or need • Letting go of shame after missed days and choosing to begin again • Picking the easiest habit first and adding the others over time Click on the link in the show notes for a more in depth look at ways to level up your Bible reading habits. RELATED EPISODE: How to Develop a Lifelong Bible Reading Habit: The Atomic Habits Approach We'd love to hear from you - Click Here to Text Us a Message. Want to live with more purpose and intention? Check out my book, Life Planning God's Way: A Guide to Living with Purpose and Intention. It's a practical, faith-friendly guide to goal-setting and building a life that reflects what God has placed in your heart. Grab your copy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0h7uLiwL Have questions about what it means to follow Jesus? Whether you’re just starting your faith journey or exploring what the Bible teaches, we’d love to walk with you. God’s invitation is real, personal, and full of grace. Reach out to Jacqui at info@bible-basics.org Talk to a trusted Christian in your life Or visit a Bible-believing church near you You are not alone. God’s Word is alive, and He is still drawing people to Himself today. Don’t hesitate to take the next step. Thank you for tuning in! Bible Basics is now streaming in video on Youtube . Please subscribe now! Feel free to contact us at info@bible-basics.org . We would love to hear from you! Note: All scripture references are from the NIV translation unless otherwise indicated.

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  Episode #11

  I Thought Jeremiah 29:11 Was About My Plans. I Was Wrong.

  Jul 21, 202627 minS6

  Jeremiah 29:11 becomes clearer and more powerful when we read it inside Jeremiah’s letter to exiles living in Babylon. We walk through a simple inductive Bible study method that helps us hear God’s promise as steady hope for a long season, not a shortcut to getting everything we want. • why Jeremiah 29:11 is often misunderstood when it is read alone • how to use observation to notice repeated words, contrasts, and connecting words like “for” • how context answers key questions like who “you” is and why hope is needed • what the Babylonian exile reveals about waiting, faithfulness, and daily life • why “prosper” points to welfare and peace rather than guaranteed wealth • how verses 12–14 deepen the promise with prayer, seeking God, and restoration • how to apply the passage through trust, patient action, and seeking the good of our community • a step-by-step practice plan for studying any focused verse with its surrounding paragraph Leave a comment on YouTube or send me a message on Instagram. I read and respond to everyone. SOURCES: Beetham, C. A., & Erickson, N. L. (Eds.). (2024). The NIV application commentary on the Bible . Zondervan Academic. Fuhr, R. A., Jr., & Köstenberger, A. J. (2016). Inductive Bible study: Observation, interpretation, and application through the lenses of history, literature, and theology . B&H Academic. Got Questions Ministries. (2026, January 21). What is inductive Bible study? https://www.gotquestions.org/inductive-Bible-study.html RELATED EPISODES: Jeremiah Part 1: he Man, The Call, The Tears Jeremiah Part 2: The Message, The Warnings, The Hope We'd love to hear from you - Click Here to Text Us a Message. Want to live with more purpose and intention? Check out my book, Life Planning God's Way: A Guide to Living with Purpose and Intention. It's a practical, faith-friendly guide to goal-setting and building a life that reflects what God has placed in your heart. Grab your copy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0h7uLiwL Have questions about what it means to follow Jesus? Whether you’re just starting your faith journey or exploring what the Bible teaches, we’d love to walk with you. God’s invitation is real, personal, and full of grace. Reach out to Jacqui at info@bible-basics.org Talk to a trusted Christian in your life Or visit a Bible-believing church near you You are not alone. God’s Word is alive, and He is still drawing people to Himself today. Don’t hesitate to take the next step. Thank you for tuning in! Bible Basics is now streaming in video on Youtube . Please subscribe now! Feel free to contact us at info@bible-basics.org . We would love to hear from you! Note: All scripture references are from the NIV translation unless otherwise indicated.

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  Episode #10

  Everyone Says Study Your Bible... Nobody Says How

  Jul 7, 20269 minS6

  We stop treating Bible reading like a box to check and learn three simple ways to slow down and understand a passage. We test each method on Philippians 4:6-7 so you can choose what fits your season and actually helps you pray and grow. • Why slowing down turns reading into real study • Three approaches that work for beginners and longtime readers • Following a Bible person to learn who they are and what their life shows about God • The SOAP method for quick daily reflection using Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer • The inductive three-question method to keep context first and application last • Why Paul’s setting changes how Philippians 4 lands So you want to try it this week? Keep it small. Just pick one passage, use one method. SOURCES: Richard Fuhr Jr. and Andreas Köstenberger, "Inductive Bible Study" (B&H, 2016) Debra Haddix, "Journaling for the Soul" (Warner Press, 2018) Debra Haddix, "Soul Nourishment" (Warner Press, 2018) Lawrence Richards and Gary Bredfeldt, "Creative Bible Teaching" (Moody Publishers, 2020) Got Questions Ministries, "What Is Inductive Bible Study?" (gotquestions.org) RELATED EPISODES: Grasping God's Word: How to Study the Bible https://youtu.be/LtrtxMu2nqA Navigating Bible Study with the S.O.A.P. Method: 1 Corinthians 10:13 https://youtu.be/uGM4oO8xF8k Top Tools for Enhanced Bible Study: Extra-Biblical Resources https://youtu.be/NJ5t_ia1MzE Bible Study Tools That Actually Help https://youtu.be/LtrtxMu2nqA We'd love to hear from you - Click Here to Text Us a Message. Want to live with more purpose and intention? Check out my book, Life Planning God's Way: A Guide to Living with Purpose and Intention. It's a practical, faith-friendly guide to goal-setting and building a life that reflects what God has placed in your heart. Grab your copy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0h7uLiwL Have questions about what it means to follow Jesus? Whether you’re just starting your faith journey or exploring what the Bible teaches, we’d love to walk with you. God’s invitation is real, personal, and full of grace. 💬 Reach out to Jacqui at info@bible-basics.org 📖 Talk to a trusted Christian in your life 🏠 Or visit a Bible-believing church near you You are not alone. God’s Word is alive, and He is still drawing people to Himself today. Don’t hesitate to take the next step. Thank you for tuning in! Bible Basics is now streaming in video on Youtube . Please subscribe now! Feel free to contact us at info@bible-basics.org . We would love to hear from you! Note: All scripture references are from the NIV translation unless otherwise indicated.

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  Episode #9

  Bible Study Tools That Actually Help

  Jun 23, 202612 minS6

  We get practical about Bible study tools that clarify confusing words, places, and customs without replacing slow, prayerful reading. We share a simple rhythm for using study Bibles, dictionaries, commentaries, and digital apps in a way that keeps Scripture at the center. • why we get stuck when the Bible feels far from modern life • using the Bible itself first by reading context and tracing repeated themes • what a study Bible adds and how to avoid reading notes too soon • how a Bible dictionary strengthens key terms like Passover • what commentaries are and how to treat them as help, not authority • choosing commentaries that match your level and returning to the text to check • using digital Bible apps for audio, search, and translation comparison without distraction • a simple study rhythm: pray, read, notice, use a tool, come back to Scripture • two reflection questions on where you get stuck and which one tool to try next Digital Resources YouVersion Bible App Bible Gateway Blue Letter Bible Olive Tree Bible App L ogos Bible Study App - Free version Related Episode Top Tools for Enhanced Bible Study: Extra Biblical Resources References Deane, A. (2009). Learn to study the Bible: Forty different step-by-step methods to help you discover, apply, and enjoy God’s Word . Xulon Press. Jenkins, D. (2021). You’ve decided to study the Bible—now what? Bible Study Magazine, 13 (6), 32. Sri, E. (2009). The Bible compass: A Catholic’s guide to navigating the Scriptures . Ascension Press. Strong, K., & Martin, S. (2019). Back roads to belonging: Unexpected paths to finding your place and your people . Revell. Study tools: Resources for deeper Bible study. (2019). Bible Study Magazine, 11 (6), 47. We'd love to hear from you - Click Here to Text Us a Message. Want to live with more purpose and intention? Check out my book, Life Planning God's Way: A Guide to Living with Purpose and Intention. It's a practical, faith-friendly guide to goal-setting and building a life that reflects what God has placed in your heart. Grab your copy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0h7uLiwL Have questions about what it means to follow Jesus? Whether you’re just starting your faith journey or exploring what the Bible teaches, we’d love to walk with you. God’s invitation is real, personal, and full of grace. 💬 Reach out to Jacqui at info@bible-basics.org 📖 Talk to a trusted Christian in your life 🏠 Or visit a Bible-believing church near you You are not alone. God’s Word is alive, and He is still drawing people to Himself today. Don’t hesitate to take the next step. Thank you for tuning in! Bible Basics is now streaming in video on Youtube . Please subscribe now! Feel free to contact us at info@bible-basics.org . We would love to hear from you! Note: All scripture references are from the NIV translation unless otherwise indicated.

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