Bible Book Club

Susan Merrill & Heather Rubio
  • 4.8 (575)
  • Christianity
  • Weekly Series

The Bible. It’s been the #1 book sold since the day it was written, but have you read it? And if you read it, did you understand it? In the Bible Book Club podcast, we read every word of the Bible for you. In fact, Heather Rubio and Susan Merrill will do it all for you—read, discuss, and explore the only book ever written that can change your life forever. All you have to do is listen. Just join the club! Start in the beginning with Season 1: Genesis or choose a book. Available Seasons include Season 1 Genesis, Season 2 Exodus, Season 3 Leviticus, Season 4 Numbers, Season 5 Deuteronomy, Season 6 Joshua, Season 7 Judges, Season 8 Ruth, Season 9 1 Samuel, Season 10 2 Samuel Season 11 1 Kings Season 12 2 Kings Season 13 1 Chronicles Season 14 2 Chronicles Season 15 Ezra Season 16 Nehemiah Season 17 Esther

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  1. Episode 1

    Psalms Overview + 1 - 2 Psalms: The Playlist of Your Heart

    Ever wonder if God really gets you? The Book of Psalms is your answer. Psalms is a playlist that's been playing long before Spotify with 150 songs God selected for all of humanity. Songs for every emotion, crisis, and moment when words fail.  In this episode, we open with a big picture view of the Book of Psalms. Then we dive into Psalms 1 and 2.  What you'll learn: [00:45] The playlist concept: Why the Book of Psalms is God's original soundtrack for the exact place your heart is right now, because God deeply understands you.[09:23] Psalms as songs: How we know the Psalms are songs meant to be sung, not just read.[20:59] Psalm 1: Why Jesus is the only person who perfectly lived Psalm 1 and what that means for you.[22:23] Psalm 2: How a Psalm written thousands of years ago is confirmed as a prophecy about Jesus in Acts 4, Acts 13, and Revelation 2.[28:04] The great design: How Psalms 1, 19, and 119 form one hidden thread (the Word of God) while Psalms 2, 20, and 120 form another (the Messiah), and why that's a Bible Bender.Psalms 1-2 Show Notes: Psalms Playlist on Apple MusicPsalms Playlist on SpotifyPsalms Roadmap - Coming Soon!Group Discussion Questions for Psalms 1 and 2: [01:07] Everyone has a soundtrack running in their head. With the Psalms, God gives us His playlist. When has a Psalm or a song met you in a moment and moved your heart?[19:09] Psalm 1 compares a person who meditates on God's law day and night to a flourishing tree planted by streams of water. What is one small thing you could do this week to meditate on God's law and become more like that tree?[32:35] Do you have a modern playlist of songs that help you remember to lean on God, especially when your emotions are high?Contact Bible Book Club! Social: Instagram or Facebook Website: Bible Book Club Review Us: Apple Podcast or Spotify Join the Fun: DONATE or Buy merch This episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!

    34 min

  2. Episode 2

    Psalms 3–8: From Fear to Wonder

    What can you do when you're afraid, anxious, exhausted, or wrongly accused, and you don't know how to pray? Psalms 3–8 are David's raw, unfiltered conversations with God. They read less like religious poetry and more like texts you'd send to a trusted friend.  In this episode, we walk you through six Psalms that cover the full emotional spectrum from fear and betrayal to wonder and praise. We also show you how to easily use these Psalms as helpful prayers in your own life. What you'll learn: [7:57] Fear & betrayal: How David's shield of faith (Psalm 3) gives you a practical way to fight panic when life feels like it's falling apart[11:20] Anxiety & sleep: Why Psalms 3 and 4 were used together as a daily circle of protection and how they can quiet your anxious mind at night[17:43] Exhaustion & suffering: How Psalm 5 and 6 give you God's permission to cry out when you're alone and exhausted from a prolonged trial[22:13] Injustice & accusation: What to pray when you've been wrongly accused and need God to vindicate you (Psalm 7)[25:20] Awe & wonder: How Psalm 8, and Jesus quoting it in Matthew 21, reveals just how significant you are to GodPsalms 3-8 Show Notes: ACTS Prayer GuidePsalm 8 (Hallé) by Phil WickhamPsalms Playlist on Apple MusicPsalms Playlist on SpotifyPsalms Roadmap - Coming Soon!Group Discussion Questions for Psalms 3–8: David used very raw, unfiltered language in his laments: exhaustion, anguish, weeping all night, begging God to vindicate him. Does that kind of honesty in prayer come naturally to you, or do you tend to soften what you bring to God? What would it take for you to pray more like David?The Hebrew priests used Psalms 3 and 4 together daily as a circle of protection to manage their anxieties. Is there a certain Psalm or prayer you find yourself returning to in difficult seasons?Paul describes our current life as living in the "gap" between the perfection we were created for and the new heaven and new earth still to come. Where in your life right now do you feel that gap most acutely, and how does knowing that Jesus stepped into it change how you hold that tension?Contact Bible Book Club! Social: Instagram or Facebook Website: Bible Book Club Review Us: Apple Podcast or Spotify Join the Fun: DONATE or Buy merch This episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!

    34 min
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The Bible. It’s been the #1 book sold since the day it was written, but have you read it? And if you read it, did you understand it? In the Bible Book Club podcast, we read every word of the Bible for you. In fact, Heather Rubio and Susan Merrill will do it all for you—read, discuss, and explore the only book ever written that can change your life forever. All you have to do is listen. Just join the club! Start in the beginning with Season 1: Genesis or choose a book. Available Seasons include Season 1 Genesis, Season 2 Exodus, Season 3 Leviticus, Season 4 Numbers, Season 5 Deuteronomy, Season 6 Joshua, Season 7 Judges, Season 8 Ruth, Season 9 1 Samuel, Season 10 2 Samuel Season 11 1 Kings Season 12 2 Kings Season 13 1 Chronicles Season 14 2 Chronicles Season 15 Ezra Season 16 Nehemiah Season 17 Esther

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  • Creator
    Susan Merrill & Heather Rubio
  • Episodes
    277
  • Seasons
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Bible Book Club
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    Bible Book Club

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