Surprised by the Bible: How Scripture Changes Everything

<p class="MsoNormal">What if the most thrilling story ever written is one you're ignoring on your bookshelf? Robert welcomes Dr. Samuel Bierig, Vice President of Undergraduate Studies at Spurgeon College, to discuss why so many find the Bible boring when it's actually wildly fascinating.</p> <p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"><span style="font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif;"> Key highlights:</span></p> <p class="whitespace-normal"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif;">Dr. Bierig introduces his upcoming book "Surprised by the Bible: A Guide for the Perplexed and Bored," which aims to help readers fall in love with Scripture again (or for the first time)</span></p> <p class="whitespace-normal"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif;">The conversation addresses why modern Christians struggle with regular Bible reading despite it being God's direct words to us</span></p> <p class="whitespace-normal"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif;">Dr. Bierig reveals his picks for most underrated biblical books: Numbers, Proverbs, Lamentations, and Jude</span></p> <p class="whitespace-normal"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif;">Practical advice for teaching children to love Scripture through catechisms and connecting Bible readings to Sunday sermons</span></p> <p class="whitespace-normal"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif;">Discussion of how American Christians might return to biblical foundations by making Scripture "the loudest voice in our heads"</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">For anyone struggling with biblical literacy or seeking to deepen their understanding of God's Word, this episode offers practical wisdom on rediscovering the Bible as a living, thrilling text relevant to every aspect of daily life.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Resources:</span></u></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://spurgeoncollege.com/">https://spurgeoncollege.com/</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><u>Sponsored by Classical Conversations - Parent Practicum</u></strong></p> <p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"><span style="font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif;"> Parent Practicum events are hosted around the globe each year, inspiring and equipping parents to become better "everyday educators." Combining the encouragement of community, integration of ideas, and practice with the classical skills, Parent Practicum is a once-a-year parent investment. Let us help you find a Parent Practicum event near you at</span> <a href="http://www.ccpracticum.com/"><span style="font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif;"> www.ccpracticum.com</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; color: black;">.</span></p>