The Bible Recap — Day 003: The Bible KNEEcap Preview (January 3, 2026)

Episode Overview

This special episode features host Tara-Leigh Cobble introducing "The Bible Kneecap," a companion daily podcast to "The Bible Recap." The main theme centers on providing listeners with a structured daily prayer response to the day's Bible reading, using the PRAY method (Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield) as a framework. The episode aims to explain the value and process of the Bible Kneecap, encourage listeners to participate, and preview what a daily prayer episode sounds like.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction to the Bible Kneecap ([00:02])

• Companion Podcast: Tara-Leigh introduces "The Bible Kneecap" as a follow-up to each day's Bible Recap episode.

• Purpose: Designed to help listeners pray in response to Scripture and cement biblical truths through structured prayer.

  "In addition to our regular 8 minute daily podcast of the Bible Recap, we also have a second daily podcast that follows our daily Bible reading...this podcast will be our prayer of response to God about what we just read." — T. Cobble [00:05]

2. Structure of Participation: Read, Recap, Respond ([00:15])

• Suggested Order: Read the day’s scripture, listen to The Bible Recap, then The Bible Kneecap.

• Listener Feedback: Prayer episodes help integrate understanding of the readings.

  "Lots of listeners tell us the Bible Kneecap prayers help them build out their understanding of what we've just read." — T. Cobble [00:23]

3. The PRAY Method Explained ([00:28])

• Acronym Breakdown: Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield.

• Dynamic Focus: Each day varies, especially in praise (often tied to the “God shot”—where God’s character is revealed in scripture).

  "Each day we'll be changing up what we're praising God for. That's the P in the Pray acronym... After that, we'll point you to some ways to repent, ask, and yield." — T. Cobble [00:33]

4. The Value of Guided Prayer ([01:02])

• Not Meaningless: Praying written prayers is valuable—biblically modeled in the Lord’s Prayer and Psalms.

• Personalization Encouraged: Listeners are invited to echo and expand the daily guided prayers personally.

  "Following along with prewritten prayer is not meaningless or vain. Even Jesus himself gave us a prescribed prayer to pray when he gave his disciples the Lord's Prayer." — T. Cobble [01:03]

5. Sample Bible Kneecap Prayer ([01:28–03:00])

• Praise: God’s justice and mercy, His complexity and fairness.

• Repent: Confessing sins from subtle jealousy to overt anger and asking for God’s mercy.

• Ask: For wisdom and stewardship, to reflect God’s care in creation.

• Yield: Submission of daily life and decisions to God’s will.

• Blessing: A request for awareness of God’s blessings.

  "You are so much better than fair and as your children we bask in your complexity. We will never understand all your ways, but we know you always know what is best and you always do what is best." — T. Cobble [01:35]

  "There is no sin so great that your love and mercy isn't greater still." — T. Cobble [01:52]

6. Invitation to Join/Support ([03:01])

• Free Preview: Today's episode is a free sample of a usually exclusive podcast for higher-tier supporters (Recaptains).

• How to Access: Instructions for subscribing or upgrading support level are briefly covered.

  "This free episode is just to help you see what the daily episodes are like in case you want to add this one to two minute prayer podcast to your daily routine." — T. Cobble [03:10]

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On God’s Justice:

  "You are so much better than fair and as your children we bask in your complexity." — T. Cobble [01:35]

• On Repentance and Grace:

  "From the hatred in our hearts to the hatred in our hands, the blood of your Son Jesus is sufficient to cover it all." — T. Cobble [01:50]

• On Personal Response:

  "As you listen to my prayer each day, echo it back to God in your own heart and feel free to expound on it in your own words." — T. Cobble [01:18]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02 — Introduction to The Bible Kneecap concept
• 00:15 — Explanation of the read/recap/respond structure
• 00:28 — Outlining the PRAY method
• 01:02 — Encouragement to use guided prayer
• 01:28 — Example daily prayer
• 03:01 — Information on accessing further episodes

Summary

Tara-Leigh Cobble’s episode effectively introduces "The Bible Kneecap" as a short, daily, guided prayer podcast. She explains its structure, the biblical and personal value of praying prescribed prayers, and how listeners can use these moments to deepen their spiritual walk. The PRAY method offers a practical template for anyone wanting to respond to Scripture in a structured but personal way. This free preview lets all Bible Recap listeners sample the Kneecap’s approach, inviting them to expand their devotional practice and, if desired, become a supporting member for continued access.

For more information or to join the Kneecap tier, visit:
thebiblerecap.com/recaptains