Building Bible Literacy: Foundations for Reading and Understanding Scripture

religion, spirituality, christianity, kids, family, education · EN

Want to read and understand the Bible better? Building Bible Literacy helps you see Scripture not as 66 separate books, but as one unified story. Building Bible Literacy is for anyone who wants to engage God’s Word more deeply. Each episode explores a specific book or passage, diving into cultural context, literary style, authorship, and key interpretations that have guided Christians for over 2,000 years. Whether you’re a student, a parent, a regular church-goer, or simply someone seeking a stronger foundation for studying Scripture, this podcast equips you to read the Bible carefully, faithfully, and with confidence. I’m Jared, a youth pastor with nearly 20 years of experience teaching middle and high school students to read and understand God’s Word. This podcast grows out of my years in youth ministry, helping students and church-goers alike move from simply reading Scripture to truly understanding it. I’m passionate about equi