Podcast
Memorize What Matters
Hosted by Josh Summers · EN
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.
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Request for prayer (from Josh)
5d ago00:02:30Tap to summarizeStorms are covering Dallas with rain and cancelled flights are threatening to limit who can make it to Scripture Sync. Would you pray with me for things to blow over and for the livestream to go well? Join us if you’d like: https://www.scripturesyncdalla... You can also follow along behind the scenes to see what’s happening on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bibl...🔹SUPPORT the MINISTRY 🔹If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! https://www.biblememory.storeBecome a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patronPay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/support
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A Convicting Quote & Question to Combat Spiritual Drift
2w ago00:07:48Tap to summarizeAs Hebrews 2:1 says, we need to pay careful attention to what we have heard so we do not drift from it. Today, Josh shares a short devotional about the dangers of drift and the question that we all need to ask ourselves.Oh, and we encourage you to use this as a chance to memorize Scripture as well :)Join us for Scripture Sync this year, either in-person or virtually! Get a ticket before it's too late: https://www.scripturesyncdallas.com/2026🔹SUPPORT the MINISTRY 🔹If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! https://www.biblememory.storeBecome a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patronPay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/support
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This Concert Pianist's Scripture Recitation Shocked Me
May 1500:23:04Tap to summarizeMatthias Wilder recites entire chapters of Scripture from memory while accompanying himself on piano, creating a live presentation that feels part concert, part Scripture reading, and part worship service.In this episode, Josh talks with Matt about memorizing large portions of the Bible, how audiences respond to hearing the Bible presented in his unique format, and how the book of Hebrews helped him leave Mormonism and embraces the Grace of God as sufficient.✅ Matthias Wilder’s Website – https://matthiaswilder.com/✅ Get Josh’s “Memorize What Matters” on ebook and audiobook for only $5 – https://www.biblememorygoal.com/book5 ✅ Join the “Memorize What Matters” Newsletter – https://www.biblememorygoal.com/newsletter✅ ✅ Matthias Wilder's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@mattwilderpiano 🔹SUPPORT the MINISTRY 🔹If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! https://www.biblememory.storeBecome a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patronPay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/support
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Ultimate CHEAT CODE for deeper faith (I'm serious)
May 800:06:09Tap to summarizeIt's not a short cut, but it is a cheat code. We might know it exists but most of us try to avoid it at all costs. Be encouraged this week as we talk about the opportunities that God gives us whenever we face suffering.Get the Bible Memory book: https://www.memorizewhatmatters.com🔹SUPPORT the MINISTRY 🔹If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! https://www.biblememory.storeBecome a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patronPay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/support
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How Can we Trust the Disciples' Memory of What Jesus Said?
May 100:34:49Tap to summarizeWithout an audio recorder, how did the disciples remember what Jesus actually said or did? In this episode, Josh talks with Dr. Craig S. Keener of Asbury Theological Seminary about how memorization and discipleship actually worked in the Jewish and Greco-Roman world. You’ll hear why education was built on memorization and how the disciples would have preserved their teacher’s message and words collectively, not individually. ✅ Craig Keener's books: https://amzn.to/49on6K7 ✅ Christians Don't Know the Bible Anymore w/ Brad East https://www.spreaker.com/episode/christians-don-t-know-the-bible-how-to-fight-biblical-illiteracy--60204807 ✅ Join us as a Patron: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patron/ ✅ Join us for Scripture Sync Dallas this June! https://www.scripturesyncdallas.com/2026🔹SUPPORT the MINISTRY 🔹If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! https://www.biblememory.storeBecome a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patronPay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/support
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What is the EASIEST Passage of the Bible to Memorize?
Apr 2400:08:57Tap to summarizeIf you feel stuck or like Bible memory is harder than it should be, it's not because you lack discipline or have a bad memory. You might just be choosing to internalize passages that are unnecessarily hard.Today, Josh shares the A.I.M. framework for choosing a passage and provides some examples of easier passages that you can start to memorize (and finish!) this month.Want to join the Memory Accelerator Program to take action on your Scripture memory journey? Visit BibleMemoryGoal.com/MAP🔹SUPPORT the MINISTRY 🔹If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! https://www.biblememory.storeBecome a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patronPay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/support
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Long Covid, Brain Fog & a Fight to Memorize Scripture
Apr 1000:22:27Tap to summarizeDespite getting long Covid and dealing with intense brain fog, Valerie shares how she forced herself to focus and memorize Scripture. Learn how praying God's Word not only helped shape her walk with Christ, but also how it created a structure, simple method for memorizing various verses and passages in the Bible. ✅ Download Valerie’s list of verses for free at https://biblememorygoal.com/va... ✅ Join Valerie as a Patron: https://www.biblememorygoal.co... ✅ Join us for Scripture Sync Dallas this June! https://www.scripturesyncdalla...🔹SUPPORT the MINISTRY 🔹If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! https://www.biblememory.storeBecome a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patronPay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/support
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Jesus' Trial, Death, Burial & Resurrection! (Luke 21-24 recited)
Apr 400:27:08Tap to summarizeThis is why we celebrate Easter! The final chapters of Luke detail the Last Supper, Jesus' trial, execution, burial and, thank God...the RESURRECTION! Enjoy this dramatized version of the final weeks of Jesus' life, as told from memory by our Bible memory Patrons.A special thank you to all of our Bible memory Patrons who participated in this Gospel Project and brought the story of Luke to life. Learn more about how to take part in these community projects here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patronListen to the entire recitation of the Gospel of Luke: 🔹 Luke 1-4: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-jesus-for-easter-luke-1-4-recited-from-memory--70993172 🔹 Luke 5-8: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-miracles-parables-early-ministry-luke-5-8-recited--71014444 🔹 Luke 9-12: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-feeds-5000-predicts-death-teaches-luke-9-12-recited--71037776 🔹 Luke 13-16: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-and-the-lost-sheep-lost-coin-lost-son-luke-13-16-recited--71038725 🔹 Luke 17-20: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-heals-lepers-meets-zacchaeus-pays-taxes-luke-17-20-recited--71057989 🔹 Luke 21-24: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-trial-death-burial-resurrection-luke-21-24-recited--71062825🔹SUPPORT the MINISTRY 🔹If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! https://www.biblememory.storeBecome a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patronPay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/support
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Jesus Heals Lepers, meets Zacchaeus & Pays Taxes (Luke 17-20 recited)
Apr 300:22:10Tap to summarizeEnjoy this beautiful recitation of the Gospel of Luke from memory by Christians all over the world. Hear the story of Jesus healing the ten with leprosy, noticing Zacchaeus and answering all of the questions thrown at him by the Pharisees and religious leaders.Want to take part in our next recitation? Join our Patrons: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patronListen to the entire recitation of the Gospel of Luke: 🔹 Luke 1-4: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-jesus-for-easter-luke-1-4-recited-from-memory--70993172 🔹 Luke 5-8: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-miracles-parables-early-ministry-luke-5-8-recited--71014444 🔹 Luke 9-12: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-feeds-5000-predicts-death-teaches-luke-9-12-recited--71037776 🔹 Luke 13-16: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-and-the-lost-sheep-lost-coin-lost-son-luke-13-16-recited--71038725 🔹 Luke 17-20: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-heals-lepers-meets-zacchaeus-pays-taxes-luke-17-20-recited--71057989 🔹 Luke 21-24: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-trial-death-burial-resurrection-luke-21-24-recited--71062825🔹SUPPORT the MINISTRY 🔹If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! https://www.biblememory.storeBecome a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patronPay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/support
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Jesus and the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin & Lost Son (Luke 13-16 recited)
Apr 200:20:08Tap to summarizeHear some of Jesus' most popular stories, from the parable of the lost sheep and the lost coin, to the wonderful story of the prodigal son. Prepare your heart for the coming of Easter with this recitation of the Gospel of Luke from memory.A special thank you to all of our Bible memory Patrons who participated in this Gospel Project and brought the story of Luke to life. Learn more about how to take part in these community projects here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patronListen to the entire recitation of the Gospel of Luke: 🔹 Luke 1-4: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-jesus-for-easter-luke-1-4-recited-from-memory--70993172 🔹 Luke 5-8: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-miracles-parables-early-ministry-luke-5-8-recited--71014444 🔹 Luke 9-12: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-feeds-5000-predicts-death-teaches-luke-9-12-recited--71037776 🔹 Luke 13-16: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-and-the-lost-sheep-lost-coin-lost-son-luke-13-16-recited--71038725 🔹 Luke 17-20: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-heals-lepers-meets-zacchaeus-pays-taxes-luke-17-20-recited--71057989 🔹 Luke 21-24: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-trial-death-burial-resurrection-luke-21-24-recited--71062825🔹SUPPORT the MINISTRY 🔹If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Buy the Merch! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or sticker to show your love of Scripture! https://www.biblememory.storeBecome a Patron: For those who are part of our community, becoming a Patron is the best way to improve your memorization of Scripture. Get immediate access to all Scripture Sync replays, Memorize Together sessions, small group accountability and all of our courses! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/patronPay it Forward: Give any amount to help offset the costs of producing and hosting this podcast. Thank you! https://www.biblememorygoal.com/support
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