Podcast Summary

Podcast: Real America’s Voice – Joni Table Talk
Host: Joni Lamb
Episode Title: Joni Table Talk - February 1st, 2026
Date: February 1, 2026

Overview

This episode of Joni Table Talk centers on the enduring power and relevance of the Bible—how to approach reading it, its transformative effect on individual lives, and testimony-driven encouragement for deeper engagement with Scripture. The first half features Benjamin Windle, author of How to Read and Study the Bible for Yourself, sharing practical tools for igniting a passion for Bible study personally and among the next generation. Later, Dr. James and Colleen Morocco join the table, recounting miraculous faith journeys and lessons on radical obedience, interwoven with ministerial stories from their global and Hawaii-based church.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Approaching the Bible: Making It Real (00:00–11:24)

• Practicality & Accessibility:
  The hosts discuss personal struggles and triumphs in making the Bible approachable for different generations, especially young readers.

  • April Simons shares her granddaughter’s initial disinterest in the Bible, showing the need for relatable guidance (01:08).
  • Dorothy Newton emphasizes the Bible’s constancy amidst cultural change (02:03).

• The Bible as a Living Book:
  Consensus emerges that the Bible is not just historic text, but a living, dynamic guide.

  • Anna Kendall: "The Bible is active. It is alive. It is so powerful.” (01:28)

2. Interview with Benjamin Windle: Bible Revival & Tools for Study (03:07–24:59)

Who is Benjamin Windle?

• Celebrated pastor, author, and entrepreneur, passionate about making Bible study practical for everyone.

Inspiration & Journey of Faith (04:27–07:54)

• Benjamin Windle shares his experience as a pastor’s kid in secular Australia, admitting to serious doubts and a "fork in the road" at 17:
  • “I could take a basketball card… but unless I had met [Michael Jordan] myself, I knew about him. That was my story. I had heard about God, but I needed to make my own decision.” (06:28)
  • The transformative moment came not as an instant revelation, but as "the rising of the sun in my spirit" through daily Scripture reading (07:23–07:52).

Challenges for Young People (08:01–09:00)

• Windle notes screen time versus Word time:
  • “Bible readers are reading the Bible for an average of 3.5 minutes a day, and on social media, an average of six hours... for Gen Z, that skews to eight or nine hours.” (08:01–08:14)
• There’s confusion and a lack of confidence; many wrongly think you have to be a scholar to read the Bible.

The Bible’s Impact Measured by Data (11:24–11:47)

• Windle references studies on Scripture’s mental health benefits:
  • "Anxiety can halve, loneliness diminishes, your sense of purpose in life increases... almost every measure in a human’s life goes up simply through reading it.” (11:24)

Favorite Scriptures & Their Impact (12:06–17:40)

• Psalm 23:
  • Windle: “We live in a culture of want. The idea that we can have a shepherd that satisfies the true wanting of our heart… is just a beautiful psalm.” (12:32)
• John 10:10 (April Simons), Psalm 91 (Anna Kendall), Acts 1:8 (Rachel Ann Brown), Proverbs 3:5–6 (Joni), Galatians 2:20 (Dorothy), Philippians 4:6–7 (Cindy Johnson)

Practical Bible Study Tips (19:04–24:59)

• Move beyond "verse of the day" culture:
  • “If you can add to that ‘chapter of the week,’ that matters. To understand the Bible, you have to understand context… chapters, not just verses.” (19:22)
• The How to Study the Bible book is a 30-day campaign suitable for new Christians, families, churches, and schools:
  • Each day pairs a passage with reflection prompts and prayers (23:00)
  • “Even if you don’t have some great teaching, just sitting and having your kids read the scripture out loud [is powerful].” (25:04)

3. Bible Study in Family Life (24:59–26:18)

• Windle shares family traditions like gifting Bibles for his children’s 13th birthdays, reinforcing the Bible as “the greatest gift” (25:16).

4. Testimonies & Kingdom Impact: Dr. James and Colleen Morocco (29:13–56:13)

Dr. Morocco's Early Life & Call to Ministry (31:11–43:07)

• Born in Calcutta to missionaries, witnessed revivals, and miraculous events (e.g., supernatural deliverance in the Philippines).
• Incredible story of getting from the Philippines to California at 17 by working on a cargo ship, a journey marked by prayer, protection, and providence:
  • “Of all the times for the ship to not get water… all the times to have a party, they had it the very night, at the very time, at my house.” (41:54)
  • Lesson: “The goodness of God and the power of prayer.” (42:39)

Marriage, Ministry, & Obedience (44:06–53:59)

• Marrying Colleen and learning that love is "a commitment and a decision."
• Obedient shifts in ministry, from academic track to pastoring in Hawaii; God’s guidance at intersections.
• How vision (for Maui’s church) and congregational buy-in birthed one of America’s fastest-growing churches.

Multiplication of Ministry (53:32–55:53)

• Persistent, faith-based expansion, trusting in God’s timing:
  • “When God says to do something, he's gonna keep on and on and on. And God is never early… He is always on time.” (53:56)

The Power of Saying Yes to God (29:13–30:18; 53:59–56:13)

• Obedience and openness to God uses the ordinary to produce extraordinary multiplication—applies to everyone, not just ministers.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Benjamin Windle (on Bible engagement):

  "The Bible is everyone’s book. It's not meant to be confusing. It's written to everyone." (08:22)

• Joni Lamb (on Scripture’s power):

  “When you read it, your spirit interacts with the Holy Spirit. That’s a catalyst moment.” (11:51)

• April Simons (on discernment):

  “If it's stealing, killing, or destroying, that's not from God. And if it's giving life, then that's from God.” (13:06)

• Dr. James Morocco (on God’s providence):

  “Of all the times for the ship to not get water… the goodness of God and the power of prayer.” (41:54; 42:39)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00–02:41 – Opening discussion: The Bible’s personal impact
• 03:07–09:00 – Benjamin Windle’s faith story & the challenge to today’s youth
• 09:00–11:47 – Spiritual and measurable benefits of Scripture reading
• 12:06–17:40 – Panel shares favorite Bible verses and their impact
• 19:04–24:59 – Practical Bible study tips; overview of Windle’s 30-day guide
• 25:04–26:18 – Windle on integrating Bible reading in family life
• 29:13–30:18 – Opening of the Morocco testimony: The power of “yes”
• 31:11–43:07 – Dr. Morocco’s missionary family, miraculous testimony, protection
• 44:06–53:32 – Marriage to Colleen; growth and revivals in Hawaii
• 53:32–56:13 – Vision, persistence, and ministry multiplication
• 54:51–56:13 – Salem prayer, invitation, and free Gospel of John for new believers

Episode Flow & Tone

The tone is warm, conversational, and faith-filled, mingling practical advice with heartfelt testimony. The hosts and guests never shy away from humor or candor—sharing doubts, struggles, and God’s faithfulness with relatable honesty.

Conclusion

This episode encourages listeners to see the Bible as an accessible, living source of life and wisdom. Through practical tools, personal stories, and data-backed observations, listeners are invited to engage deeply with Scripture, regardless of background or spiritual maturity. Testimonies highlight faith’s transformative results, underscoring obedience and personal relationship with God as open to everyone, everywhere.

For Resources:

• How to Read and Study the Bible for Yourself by Benjamin Windle (available in various colors for different demographics; see Biblerevival.co)
• Free Gospel of John with study resources available for new believers

Key Takeaway:
The Bible—when read and lived—is an irreplaceable wellspring of guidance, hope, and transformation, and there is a fresh “Bible revival” inviting everyone to deeper engagement and greater life in God.