6 days ago
35 min
What Do I Do With the Bible Now? Discovering → Studying → Meditating | Ep36
What if you’ve read the Bible, studied the Bible, wrestled with the Bible, deconstructed and reconstructed your theology… and now you’re wondering: What do I do with the Bible NOW?
Maybe the answer isn’t to study harder or dig deeper. Maybe it’s time to meditate.
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⎯⎯ ABOUT THIS EPISODE ⎯⎯
What happens when Bible study stops feeding you the way it used to?
For years, many of us were taught that spiritual maturity meant going deeper and deeper into Bible study — more theology, more research, more doctrines, more conferences, more books, more answers.
But what if there comes a point in our spiritual development when the way we engage with scripture is supposed to change?
In this episode of Unhinged: Separating Faith from Fiction, Michele and Martin conclude their Simply Jesus series by exploring three ways we engage with scripture throughout our spiritual journey:
DISCOVERING — the wonder and curiosity of spiritual childhood
STUDYING — the wrestling, questioning, researching, and rethinking of spiritual youth
MEDITATING — the contemplation, integration, and daily wisdom of spiritual parenthood
Together, they explore the difference between discovering, studying, and meditating on Scripture, why these stages naturally overlap, and why finding yourself longing to return to the simplicity, wonder, play, and beauty of Simply Jesus may not mean you’re going backward at all. It might actually mean you’re growing up!
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Pt 1: What If You Never Had a Spiritual Childhood? | Ep31
Pt 2: The Spiritual Vaccine Against Toxic Theology | Ep32
Pt 3: Stop Eating Dove’s Dung: Developing Your Spiritual Taste Buds | Ep33
Pt 4: The Kindness of God Leads to a Higher Mind | Ep34
Pt 5: Are You Spiritually Malnourished? The 3 Spiritual Vitamins Every Christian Needs | Ep35
Pt 6: What Do I Do With the Bible Now? Discovering → Studying → Meditating | Ep36
Full Series: Simply Jesus (full playlist on YouTube)
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Michele Kus, M.A. is a Chicago-based life coach, spiritual formation teacher, DJ, and music producer who is passionate about helping people rediscover the beauty of God. Blending theology, neuroscience, creativity, and personal growth, she creates spaces where people can let go of fear-based religion and discover the freedom, wholeness, and joy of a grace-filled life with God.
Dr. Martin Trench, originally from Scotland, is a spiritual teacher, inspiring speaker, author, coach, and self-described part-time theologian with more than 40 years of ministry experience. He has authored several books and is passionate about helping people break free from toxic religion and discover a life-giving, liberating relationship with God.
Together they host Unhinged: Separating Faith from Fiction — a teaching-forward podcast for spiritual rethinkers who want thoughtful and honest conversations, plenty of laughter, and a fresh look at faith.
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⎯⎯ CHAPTERS ⎯⎯
00:00 The 3 Stages of Spiritual Growth: Milk, Meat, & Bread
04:02 Spiritual Children Are Discovering Scripture
07:09 Spiritual Youth Are Studying Scripture
18:38 Spiritual Parents Are Meditating on Scripture
23:31 Is Returning to Simply Jesus Actually Spiritual Maturity?
32:07 Never Lose Your Childlike Wonder
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