{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Timeless Parenting","title":"019 - Knowing God better through reading the Bible. With Cass Backhouse.","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3590,"description":"In this episode we talked with the host of HerTheology podcast, Cass Backhouse, about the value of parents, especially mums, reading and studying the Bible. We spent some time reflecting on why it's worth investing in our relationship with God by reading his word. But then we turned to the problem: it can be so hard! We talked through some questions like:\nHow can I adjust my expectations for Bible reading to my season of life? \nDoes it have to be a 'quiet' time?\nDoes it have to look the same every time?\nWhat are the benefits of doing a Bible reading plan?\nWhat if reading the Bible feels dry or boring?\nWhat if I forget what I read?\nWhat are the benefits of reading in community?\nWhat if I don't understand what I read? Where can I find some resources to help?\nHow will all this benefit my children?\nIs there anything wrong with just 'flicking to a page'?\nThis conversation with inspire and equip you to get stuck into the Bible, with the ultimate goal of knowing God better with both our hearts and our minds.\nLinks:\nHerTheology podcast hosted by our guest, Cass Backhouse: exploring all of life in light of the Bible.\nKnowing Faith podcast with Jen Wilkin.\nLift Their Eyes theology resources for families.\nRecommended books:\nWomen of the Word by Jen Wilkin.\nGod's Big Picture by Vaughn Roberts.\nKnowing God by JI Packer.\nThe Ology by Marty Machowski.\nMothers Union Sydney. Listen to all of the talks from the Mothers Union Seminar on Soundcloud.\nTheme music: Soul's Getting Wet by Ali Maegraith. Produced by Ali Maegraith and Gerard Masters. Available on SoundCloud.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UjEV3dvHbtAfg21rqw-S_i6zt5gSOsj-EC8AR5tPDO4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNTQz/MzMwZmUyMzUxNjk0/NmQ1MjVmYjNlMzVm/ZmRmZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}