Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin

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In this 10-week podcast, author Jen Wilkin shares basic strategies, practical tips, and helpful encouragement for Bible study that transforms both the mind and the heart.

EPISODE 1

Who Wrote The Bible?

Join Jen Wilkin over the next ten weeks as she digs deeper into Bible study methods that enable a competent study of Scripture. In this first episode, Jen Wilkin unpacks the doctrine of Scripture and how we know we can trust the book we are studying. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

22 min
EPISODE 2

How Do I Navigate Confusing Parts of Scripture?

In this episode, Jen Wilkin offers encouragement and guidance to those who are confused in their study of Scripture. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

24 min
EPISODE 3

How Do I Use Timelines and Maps in My Bible Study?

In this episode, Jen Wilkin walks through the importance of the Bible's timeline and setting. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

23 min
EPISODE 4

How Important Are Names and and Numbers in the Bible?

In this episode, Jen Wilkin walks through why names and numbers are relevant in our study of Scripture. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

30 min
EPISODE 5

What Are Word Studies, and Should I Do Them?

In this episode, Jen Wilkin explains how and when word studies are helpful while studying Scripture. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

20 min
EPISODE 6

How Do I Read the Bible as Literature?

In this episode, Jen Wilkin shares how reading the Bible literately is so valuable in Bible study. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

27 min
EPISODE 7

What Is Biblical Typology?

In this episode, Jen Wilkin unpacks what biblical typology is and how it can transform our understanding of Scripture. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ To hear more from Jen Wilkin on typology, check out this talk she did with TGC about the significance of the serpent on the pole referenced in Numbers 21 that foreshadows Christ. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

25 min
EPISODE 8

What Are Biblical Covenants and Why Do They Matter?

In this episode, Jen Wilkin walks through the covenants found in the Bible and how they can transform our understanding of Scripture. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

21 min
EPISODE 9

What Are Megathemes?

In this episode, Jen Wilkin walks through the mega themes of wisdom vs. folly and two or three witnesses. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

26 min
EPISODE 10

How Do I Read Scripture in a Christ-Centered Way?

In this final episode, Jen Wilkin brings all that we have discussed this season to share what it looks like to truly read Scripture in a Christ-centered way. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

23 min
EPISODE 11 BONUS

Season 2 Listener Q&A

In this special bonus episode, Jen Wilkin answers the questions that listeners have sent in about studying the Bible. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

23 min
6 MAR

Season 2 of the Women of the Word Podcast Launches April 3rd!

We are excited to announce that season 2 of The Women of the Word podcast will be released on April 3. ❖ Join us on Wednesdays as we dig deeper into what it looks like to study Scripture. Throughout the 10 new episodes, Jen Wilkin will unpack how to use things like maps to enhance your understanding and offer advice on how to understand tricky genres and literary forms found in the Bible. ❖ Each week of season 2 Crossway will be giving away a different Bible study resource to 5 listeners. ❖ Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best-seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based.

2 min

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6 Ratings

Useful audio resource

24/05/2023

Pastor's_wife

If you’ve read Women of the Word and think you might want a refresher, this podcast is exactly what you’re looking for. Jen Wilkin steps through the main ideas from her influential book in short episodes using a conversation/interview format. She’s also included some newer insights based on over a decade of feedback and personal experience. It’s an added blessing to hear Jen present her ideas on how to lead a group of women to study the Bible in her gentle Texas drawl.
Very helpful starting guide for studying the Bible

10/05/2023

Suzewillis

Jen offers insight into many of our common barriers and unhelpful approaches we may have had to Scripture in the past and then explains a very helpful approach to studying the Bible to grow us in godliness individually and in community. Highly recommended.

In this 10-week podcast, author Jen Wilkin shares basic strategies, practical tips, and helpful encouragement for Bible study that transforms both the mind and the heart.