SHE KNOWS THE WORD [BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN] – How to Study the Bible, Understand Scripture, Bible Reading

Courage Molina | She Knows The Word
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ABOUT A BIBLE STUDY PODCAST FOR WOMEN WHO WANT TO UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE AND LIVE IT WITH CONFIDENCE Hey, I’m Courage Molina — Bible Literacy Advocate, Theologian, and seminary student (and yes, usually reading my Bible with coffee nearby). This is a weekly Bible study podcast for women who want clarity, confidence, and consistency in God’s Word,  without feeling overwhelmed, confused, or unqualified. Over the years, I’ve seen how simply learning how to read and understand the Bible can completely change a woman’s faith, identity, and daily life. Through teaching, coaching, and community, I’ve helped women move from surface-level faith to deeper understanding and real application and this podcast is an extension of that work. And now, it’s your turn. ✨ Understand the Bible more clearly ✨ Feel confident reading and studying Scripture ✨ Apply God’s Word to everyday life ✨ Build strong, consistent Bible-reading habits ✨ Grow in faith, identity, and obedience ✨ Learn from real women whose lives changed when they started reading the Bible If you’re tired of guessing what the Bible means, struggling to stay consistent, or feeling like everyone else “gets it” except you, you’re in the right place. So grab your Bible, a notebook, and a few quiet minutes, hit play, and let’s grow together, one passage at a time.

  1. 3d ago

    Finding Growth in Your Hardest Season | Exodus 1

    What happens when God's promises collide with our most painful seasons? Exodus chapter 1 reveals a profound truth that challenges our assumptions about faith and suffering: being chosen by God doesn't immunize us from pain, oppression, or loss. As we examine the Israelites' brutal enslavement in Egypt, we discover something remarkable. The very same people God had chosen and promised to multiply were experiencing crushing labor, bitter treatment, and systematic oppression. Yet in the midst of their darkest hour, God's promise was being fulfilled. With each increase in Pharaoh's cruelty came an increase in the Hebrew population. This isn't coincidence; it's divine strategy. We learn that pain and promise can occupy the same season of our lives. While we're struggling financially, our character might be strengthening. While we're battling illness, our intimacy with God might be deepening. The Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, teach us that fearing God more than man positions us for blessing even when obedience seems dangerous. Perhaps most powerfully, we see that even in seasons of relentless hardship, the Israelites maintained intimacy and love in their relationships. They didn't let their circumstances steal their capacity for connection. This reminds us that every difficult season isn't a call for isolation. When we're tempted to believe our current struggle disqualifies us from God's calling, we need only look at these chosen people suffering in Egypt to know that difficulty and destiny walk hand in hand. Chapters Chapter 1: Introduction and Background of Exodus 1 0:00 - 3:09 We are introduced to Exodus chapter 1, learning how the Israelites went from honored guests in Egypt to oppressed slaves under a new Pharaoh who feared their growing population. Chapter 2: Pharaoh's Failed Strategies to Limit Israel 3:09 - 10:54 We examine Pharaoh's three failed attempts to reduce the Israelite population: harsh labor, commanding midwives to kill Hebrew boys, and finally ordering all Egyptians to throw Hebrew boys into the Nile. Chapter 3: Key Observations and Spiritual Lessons 10:54 - 19:40 We discover crucial observations from the text, including the correlation between oppression and multiplication, the midwives' fear of God over man, and how Egyptian citizens participated in genocide. Chapter 4: Timeless Truths for Difficult Seasons 19:40 - 25:04 We learn that being chosen by God does not prevent pain, that pain and promise can coexist, and that relationships matter even in hardship, while God's plans will always prevail. Chapter 5: Application and Call to Bible Study 25:04 - 27:54 We are challenged to recognize growth in our difficult seasons and invited to join a community committed to consistent Bible study as our first line of spiritual defense.   📖 Want to read the Bible but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone. Many women want to spend time in God’s Word but feel overwhelmed, unsure where to begin, or struggle to understand what they’re reading.   The She Knows The Word Collective was created to help you change that. Inside the Collective, you’ll receive: ✨ A guided Bible reading plan so you always know what to read next. ✨ Bible study tools that help you understand Scripture in context. ✨ Journal prompts and study resources to deepen your learning. ✨ Live weekly Bible trainings where you can learn alongside other women. ✨ Access to all training replays so you never miss a lesson. ✨ Accountability and encouragement to help you stay consistent. ✨ A supportive community of women committed to knowing and living God’s Word.   Whether you’re brand new to Bible study or ready to go deeper, you’ll learn how to read the Bible with confidence, study it for yourself, and apply it to your everyday life. Stop wondering where to start and start growing in God’s Word with a clear plan and a community that will walk alongside you. Use code SHEKNOWS for 10% off your membership. CLICK HERE to Join today and become a woman who knows the Word.

    28 min

  2. May 26

    The Book of Exodus Explained| How to Study The Bible

    Bible study for women starts here. If you want to study the Book of Exodus but don't know where to start, this episode is your foundation. Before you read a single chapter, you need context. In this Bible study lesson, we walk through the background, themes, structure, purpose, and spiritual significance of Exodus so you can study the Bible in context, grow spiritually, and understand what God is revealing through this powerful book of Scripture. Before you read a single chapter, you need context — and that's exactly what this episode gives you. In this overview, we break down everything you need to know before you study Exodus: who wrote it, why it was written, who it was written for, how it's structured, the major themes to look for, and how the different genres inside it affect the way you read and interpret it. This isn't just Bible trivia. This is how you go from passively reading your Bible to actually studying it — and understanding what God is saying. 👇 WHO SHOULD WATCH THIS: This episode is for you if you've ever said: "I want to read my Bible but I always feel lost" "I don't know how to study the Bible, I just read it" "Exodus feels complicated and I don't really understand it" "I want to understand the Bible better but I don't know where to start" You are in the right place. 📖 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE: We cover the full background overview of Exodus using a Bible study framework that you can apply to any book of the Bible: ✦ Why knowing the author matters before you start reading ✦ Who Moses really was — and why his life makes Exodus personal ✦ When and where Exodus takes place (and why location matters for interpretation) ✦ Who the original audience was and what that means for how we read it today ✦ The purpose of the book — and why understanding purpose changes everything ✦ The two-part literary structure of Exodus (ch. 1–18 and ch. 19–40) ✦ The full chapter-by-chapter breakdown so you know where you're going ✦ Major themes: redemption, consecration, covenant, law, the knowledge of God ✦ Why the Name of God (Yahweh) revealed in Exodus 3 is the foundation of the whole book ✦ The genres inside Exodus and how to read each one correctly ✦ The arc of the entire book: slavery → salvation → worship 🔑 YOUR TAKEAWAYS: By the end of this episode you will know: How to approach any book of the Bible before you start reading it What context actually means and why it matters for interpretation The structure and themes of Exodus so you can study it with confidence Why Exodus was written for people in transition — and how that applies to your life right now ⏭️ NEXT WEEK: We are opening Exodus together — section by section — right here on this podcast. Don't miss it. Get in the community now so you never miss an episode. It's completely FREE. 👇 🔗 JOIN THE SHE KNOWS THE WORD COMMUNITY (FREE): https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheknowstheword This is your people. Women who are serious about the Word, serious about their growth, and showing up every week to study together. Come be a part of it — it takes less than a minute to join. 📲 CONNECT WITH COURAGE: 🌐 Website: www.sheknowstheword.org 📸 Instagram: @couragemolina 👍 Facebook: @couragmolina 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a Bible study episode. If this helped you, share it with a woman who's been saying she wants to understand her Bible better. That share is an act of ministry. Chapters: Chapter 1: Introduction: Why Exodus Matters 0:00 - 1:35 We explore why the book of Exodus is essential to understanding the Bible, despite its complexity, as it provides the blueprint for how God delivers His people. Chapter 2: Understanding the Author: Moses 1:35 - 4:56 We examine Moses as the author of Exodus, exploring his unique background and experiences that shaped his perspective in writing this book. Chapter 3: Context: When, Where, and For Whom 4:56 - 10:39 We examine the historical context of Exodus, including when and where it was written, and who the original audience was. Chapter 4: Structure and Literary Organization 10:39 - 19:00 We learn how the book of Exodus is organized and why understanding its structure, themes, and genres helps us study it effectively. Chapter 5: Equipped to Study 19:00 - 29:15 We are now equipped with the tools and context needed to study Exodus effectively, understanding its purpose and how to approach it as active readers.

    29 min

  3. May 20

    Do Not Be Afraid

    Standing at the edge of obedience can feel terrifying, especially when God asks us to leave behind everything that has provided safety and stability. This powerful exploration of Genesis 46 takes us into Jacob's moment of decision as he faces leaving Canaan for Egypt. After a lifetime of movement, loss, and finally settling into the promised land, Jacob must trust God in an entirely new way. What makes this passage so compelling is Jacob's stop at Beersheba, sacred ground where his grandfather and father encountered God. Before making this monumental move, Jacob pauses to worship, and in that stillness, God meets him with intimate reassurance, calling his name twice and saying those transformative words: Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt. The message challenges our assumptions about God's presence being tied to specific places or circumstances. God sends Jacob not to the promised land, but to Egypt, a pagan nation with no covenant history, yet promises to go with him there. This reveals a profound truth: God's presence is attached to His people, not to geography. We learn that worship before movement is not optional but essential, that fear is not evidence we've missed God's voice, and that obedience and fear can coexist in the same moment. The invitation is clear: stop waiting to feel ready and trust that God has already gone ahead of us into the unfamiliar places He's calling us toward. Chapter 1: Standing at the Edge of the Unfamiliar 0:00 - 3:18 We explore the fear that comes when God asks us to leave behind everything familiar and step into the unknown, questioning whether we can truly trust Him outside our comfort zones. Chapter 2: Jacob's Journey: Understanding the Context 3:18 - 7:42 We examine Jacob's life story and understand why God's call to leave Canaan for Egypt was so difficult, given his history of movement, loss, and finally finding stability in the promised land. Chapter 3: The Power of Worship Before the Move 7:42 - 12:00 We learn the importance of pausing to worship before making major moves, as Jacob did at Beersheba, where God met him with encouragement and promises in the sacred space of surrender. Chapter 4: Fear Is Not Evidence You Missed God 12:00 - 15:13 We confront the misconception that fear means we've missed God's will, learning instead that fear and obedience can coexist, and that God's presence goes with us into uncertain places. Chapter 5: The Invitation to Go 15:13 - 17:56 We receive a personal invitation to stop waiting to feel ready and to move forward in obedience, trusting that God has already gone ahead of us into the unfamiliar places

    18 min

  4. May 13

    Most Christians Study the Bible Wrong, Here's Why

    How you study your Bible matters. In this episode of Bible Study for Women, Courage Molina breaks down the BOLD Method — a practical Bible study framework designed to help you rightly interpret Scripture, study in context, and apply God’s Word with clarity and confidence. If you've ever felt confused reading the Bible, overwhelmed trying to understand Scripture, or unsure how to actually study beyond devotionals and sermons, this episode will help you build a stronger foundation for biblical literacy and personal discipleship. In this teaching, you’ll learn: ✨ Why context matters when studying the Bible ✨ The problem with taking verses out of context ✨ How to study Scripture with greater clarity ✨ The 4 steps of the BOLD Method: Background Observation Lesson Direction ✨ How to identify timeless biblical truths ✨ The difference between interpretation and application ✨ How to grow in confidence studying the Bible for yourself This episode is for: Women who want to understand the Bible deeply Christians who feel intimidated by Bible study Bible study leaders and small group leaders Anyone tired of surface-level Scripture reading Women ready to grow in biblical literacy and spiritual maturity If you’ve been depending only on sermons, devotionals, or social media quotes to understand Scripture, this episode will equip you with tools to slow down, study intentionally, and experience real transformation through God’s Word. 📚 PRODUCTS & RESOURCES MENTIONED: ✨ Join the She Knows the Word Collective https://courage-molina.kit.com/products/she-knows-the-word-collective ✨ Get the Bible Reading Plan + BOLD Verse System https://courage-molina.kit.com/products/she-knows-the-word-bible-reading-plan-wit ✨ Download the BOLD Bible Study Journal https://courage-molina.kit.com/products/b-o-l-d-method-journal ✨ Attend the I Edify Retreat in Fort Lauderdale www.iamzaneeka.com/iedify2026 🎧 Subscribe for weekly Bible teaching, discipleship, and practical tools to help you understand Scripture clearly and apply it to your everyday life.

    35 min

  5. May 6

    Seminary Student Confessions

    This powerful testimony takes us on a journey of delayed obedience and divine faithfulness. At its core, we encounter the timeless struggle between fear and faith—that paralyzing moment when God calls us to something that stretches us beyond our comfort zone. The message centers on Proverbs 3:5-6, reminding us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and not lean on our own understanding. We see how fear can masquerade as wisdom, how we can dress up our disobedience in reasonable-sounding excuses, when really we're just scared. But here's the beautiful truth: late obedience can still get us in the room. God's mercy doesn't punish our hesitation—He waits, and when we finally move, we discover He's already moved ahead of us. This journey reveals how rigorous seasons of preparation aren't just about acquiring knowledge, but about formation and transformation. We're challenged to examine our own lives: What has God been dropping in our spirits that we keep 'almost' doing? The testimony also exposes a sobering reality about the body of Christ—too many leaders are passionate but unequipped, sincere but untested, loud but not anchored in God's Word. We're called to be like Ezra, who set his heart to study God's law, then to do it, and only then to teach it. This is our invitation to take our faith seriously, to depend on God in new ways, and to step into the fullness of who He says we are.   Chapter 1: Overcoming Fear and Delayed Obedience 0:00 - 10:56 We explore the struggle with fear and delayed obedience when God calls us to something new, and how late obedience can still get us in the room. Chapter 2: The Reality of Seminary Life 10:56 - 23:00 We get an honest look at the rigorous demands of seminary education, including extensive reading, challenging coursework, and the humbling process of academic formation. Chapter 3: The Crisis in Biblical Leadership 23:00 - 31:00 We confront the sobering reality that many Christian leaders are teaching without having seriously studied Scripture themselves, leading people astray with empty words. Chapter 4: Transformation and Taking Ourselves Seriously 31:00 - 40:00 We discover how seminary brings profound personal transformation, including increased confidence in God's calling and learning to see ourselves as God sees us. Chapter 5: Partnership and Moving Forward 40:00 - 49:46 We learn about the partnership scholarship program that makes seminary accessible and the invitation to support those pursuing theological education. To learn more about how you can join my seminary support team, click the link: https://www.gordonconwell.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid/partnership-program/. To set up a time to meet — virtually or in person — email me at courage@couragemolina.com.

    50 min

  6. Apr 29

    Wait For It| Genesis 41-45

    You have a good life. You have overcome a lot, built something real, and have people who love you. From the outside, people would trade places with you in a heartbeat. But deep in your spirit, you know — this is not what God showed me. There is more. That tension is not ingratitude. That is faith. In this episode, we walk through Genesis 41–45 and sit with Joseph at his most elevated moment — second in command of all of Egypt, with a family, influence, and provision — and we ask the question: why does he still feel incomplete? Because the dream God gave him at 17 has not fully arrived yet. Joseph waited 22 years. Through betrayal, slavery, false accusations, and prison. And when the fullness of God's promise finally arrived at age 39, he could look back at every painful season and say — God intended it for good. This episode is for the woman who is winning and still waiting. Who is grateful and still believing. Who refuses to shrink her God-given dream just to make other people comfortable. The purposes of God happen on God's timeline. But they will happen. 📖 Scripture: Genesis 41–45 📌 Reading Plan: She Knows the Word Bible Reading Plan ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 – The Tension of Good But Not Complete 3:00 – Joseph's Thirteen Years: Favor Through the Wilderness 8:00 – Elevated But Not Yet Restored 13:00 – Resisting the Pressure to Settle 17:00 – The Promise Fulfilled: God's Timeline, God's Glory 🔗 JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY The She Knows the Word Podcast Community is completely free — and it was built for women exactly like you. Women who are serious about the Word, who are in the middle of the wait, and who need someone to say "me too" while they study. Come find us.   https://www.facebook.com/groups/914920014651692

    24 min

  7. Apr 21

    Favored, Hated, Still Chosen: A Bible Study on Joseph and Betrayal

    Joseph betrayal Bible study | favor of God | Genesis 37 39 | Christian women podcast | biblical life coaching | integrity in hard seasons | chosen by God | anointing You did the right thing and it still cost you. You told the truth, stayed faithful, kept your integrity, and somehow still ended up in the pit. If that's where you are right now, this episode is for you. In this episode, we're walking through Genesis 37–40 and the story of Joseph, a 17-year-old who was favored, hated, sold by his own brothers, falsely accused, imprisoned, and forgotten. And yet, threaded through every painful chapter is one phrase that refuses to disappear: the Lord was with Joseph. We're unpacking three things from Joseph's story that I believe God has for you right now: You didn't cause this. The same favor that opens doors will close others. Being chosen is enough to make certain people come against you — and that is not your fault. Integrity doesn't protect you from the pit — but it protects you in it. Doing the right thing is not a transaction. It won't guarantee immunity from hard seasons, but it will build the character that carries you through them. The favor of God follows the chosen — even into the pit and the prison. God's favor is not tied to your circumstances. It's tied to your calling. And what He put in you, no one can take out. This week's reading assignment: Read Genesis 37 and 39 back to back. Circle every time you see "the Lord was with Joseph." Count them. Sit in them. Then ask yourself: What would change about how I'm carrying this season if I actually believed God was with me in it? 📖 Scripture Focus: Genesis 37–40; Genesis 39:2, 21 🗣️ Community: Join the She Knows the Word Podcast Community on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/914920014651692] Chapter 1: Introduction: When Favor Feels Like Betrayal 0:00 - 7:36 We explore how doing the right thing can still lead to painful consequences, introducing Joseph's story of betrayal, false accusation, and imprisonment despite God's favor. Chapter 2: You Didn't Cause This Betrayal 7:36 - 18:16 We examine how Joseph's betrayal wasn't his fault but resulted from the favor and calling on his life, helping us understand that sometimes rejection comes from being chosen by God. Chapter 3: Integrity Protects You In the Pit 18:16 - 27:45 We learn that while integrity doesn't prevent us from facing hard seasons, it protects us within them and builds the character needed for future promotion. Chapter 4: When Your Circle Gets Smaller 27:45 - 34:17 We recognize that losing people during our season of growth isn't tragedy but transition, as some people were never meant to go where God is taking us. Chapter 5: Favor Follows the Chosen 34:17 - 44:42 We discover that God's favor is not tied to our circumstances but to our calling, following us even into the pit and prison, because what God starts, He finishes.

    45 min

  8. Apr 21

    Your Difficulty is Evidence of Strength, Not Weakness

    What if the hardest season of our lives isn't evidence that God has abandoned us, but proof that He's actually shown up? This powerful exploration of Genesis 32 takes us to the banks of the Jabbok River where Jacob wrestles with God all night long. We discover three transformative truths: God initiates our struggles, He empowers us to persist through them, and He promises we will prevail. The wrestling wasn't punishment—it was an invitation to transformation. Jacob didn't defeat God; he was defeated by God's grace and emerged with a new identity. The Hebrew concept of wrestling here means face-to-face engagement, sustained striving that refuses to let go until something is secured. Our most difficult battles aren't always demonic attacks; sometimes they're divine appointments designed not to destroy us but to develop us. When we hold on through exhaustion, pain, and uncertainty, we're not fighting in our own strength—we're tapping into grace that God Himself supplies. Jacob walked away limping but blessed, wounded but renamed. His scar became evidence of survival, a permanent reminder of the night he refused to let go. We carry similar marks from our own wrestles with God, and they're not signs of failure but testimonies of endurance and transformation. Chapter 1: Introduction: The Night That Changed Everything 0:00 - 4:08 We explore the context of Jacob's wrestling match with God and discover that our struggles may not be signs of God's absence but proof of His presence. Chapter 2: God Initiated This Wrestle 4:08 - 10:38 We discover that Jacob did not start this fight - God did - and that not every struggle is a demonic attack but rather a divine appointment for our development. Chapter 3: God Empowers Us to Persist 10:38 - 22:07 We learn that our ability to hold on through the struggle is itself a gift from God, and our persistence is His grace in action. Chapter 4: You Will Prevail With a New Identity 22:07 - 34:46 We understand that God will bless us with a new identity on the other side of our struggle, though we may carry scars that serve as evidence of our transformation.

    35 min
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ABOUT A BIBLE STUDY PODCAST FOR WOMEN WHO WANT TO UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE AND LIVE IT WITH CONFIDENCE Hey, I’m Courage Molina — Bible Literacy Advocate, Theologian, and seminary student (and yes, usually reading my Bible with coffee nearby). This is a weekly Bible study podcast for women who want clarity, confidence, and consistency in God’s Word,  without feeling overwhelmed, confused, or unqualified. Over the years, I’ve seen how simply learning how to read and understand the Bible can completely change a woman’s faith, identity, and daily life. Through teaching, coaching, and community, I’ve helped women move from surface-level faith to deeper understanding and real application and this podcast is an extension of that work. And now, it’s your turn. ✨ Understand the Bible more clearly ✨ Feel confident reading and studying Scripture ✨ Apply God’s Word to everyday life ✨ Build strong, consistent Bible-reading habits ✨ Grow in faith, identity, and obedience ✨ Learn from real women whose lives changed when they started reading the Bible If you’re tired of guessing what the Bible means, struggling to stay consistent, or feeling like everyone else “gets it” except you, you’re in the right place. So grab your Bible, a notebook, and a few quiet minutes, hit play, and let’s grow together, one passage at a time.

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