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The Bible: How To Read It, Understand It, & Build A Daily Habit Around It with Zach Windahl

Beyond Sunday Worship Podcast

Release Date: 03/27/2026

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Beyond Sunday Worship Podcast

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Topics Covered:

  • Zach's journey of coming to Christ
  • Following Jesus and suffering
  • Why we need to understand the historical context of the Bible
  • How to read the Bible accurately
  • Out of context Bible verses
  • The clumsiness of prayer
  • How to create a habit of prayer and Bible reading
  • Coffee routines

Resources Mentioned:

Show Sponsor:

This episode is brought to you by Planning Center, helping you sync all your ministry details across your whole church.

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