Bethany Barnard is a veteran musician, vocalist, and songwriter. Her newest album, All My Questions, explores the well of God’s love and mercy in the midst of grief. Today, we discuss a variety of topics, including mental health, OCD, resting in God’s faithfulness, motherhood, and change.

Resources Mentioned (please use my affiliate link to support the show!):

Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop: https://amzn.to/3Qz4kq7

Providence, by John Piper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433568349/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_M8C5BWJVQF2CS9BRY4CP?linkCode=ml2&tag=bethanythomps-20

International OCD Foundation https://iocdf.org/programs/conferences/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw57exBhAsEiwAaIxaZnLdcOkoN6YmRlcjZJuHbgGPq7Rva360sfaOWexrtVL7qaOXbraEYhoCKngQAvD_BwE

Simply Bible Free Resources:

Bible Study Checklist: https://www.bethanylauren.org/shop/bible-study-checklist-free-pdf-digital-download

Bible study tutorials: https://youtu.be/lhaAQHg2L4E

Biblical & theological studies: http://biblicaltraining.org

30 DAY BIBLE BOOTCAMP CHALLENGE:

https://www.bethanylauren.org/bible-bootcamp

Subscribe to The Simply Bible newsletter for resource recommendations and monthly encouragement: https://www.bethanylauren.org/contact

Got a prayer request? Send it here: https://www.bethanylauren.org/prayer-request-form

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS (affiliate links):

My #1 Bible Study resource is Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/simplybible

Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/3rmNm4N

Christian Planner: Use code BETHANY to get 15% off any order! https://www.christianplanner.com/Bethany

The Bible Study Handbook: ​ https://amzn.to/441Org7

Let's connect:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simply_bible/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simply_bible?_t=8fqmqSRllNb&_r=1

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bethanylaurenwrites/

In this episode, I dive into the topic of rest, particularly sleep, and how it impacts our relationship with God. If you struggle with anxiety, feeling exhausted, and lack the energy to. pursue God / the people in your life, this episode is for you!

At Home Seminary: www.bethanylauren.org

Free Resources:

Bible Study Checklist: https://www.bethanylauren.org/shop/bible-study-checklist-free-pdf-digital-download

Bible study tutorials: https://youtu.be/lhaAQHg2L4E

Biblical & theological studies: http://biblicaltraining.org

30 DAY BIBLE BOOTCAMP CHALLENGE:

https://www.bethanylauren.org/bible-bootcamp

Subscribe to The Simply Bible newsletter for resource recommendations and monthly encouragement: https://www.bethanylauren.org/contact

Got a prayer request? Send it here: https://www.bethanylauren.org/prayer-request-form

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS:

My #1 Bible Study resource is Logos Bible Software (affilate link): www.logos.com/simplybible

Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/3rmNm4N

Christian Planner: Use code BETHANY to get 15% off any order! https://www.christianplanner.com/Bethany

The Bible Study Handbook: ​ https://amzn.to/441Org7

CONNECT:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simply_bible/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simply_bible?_t=8fqmqSRllNb&_r=1

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bethanylaurenwrites/

Kristin Nave has been such an encouragement to me. She is a podcast host, Christian blogger, and leader in her local church. She also has an M.A. in Biblical Studies! In this episode we dive into all things Bible study. Kristin shares her tips on how to study, find community, build habits, and find time to be in God's Word.

Connect with Kristin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelovesbible/?hl=en

Abiding Free Podcast: https://www.abidingfree.com/podcast

Habbakkuk Bible Study: https://a.co/d/9KjXgk9

Connect with Bethany:

Website: www.bethanylauren.org

Email: bethanylaurenwrites@gmail.com

Beth's Bible Study Tutorials: https://youtu.be/lhaAQHg2L4E

Simply Bible Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simply_bible/

Simply Bible Resources:

Bible Bootcamp 30-Day Challenge: https://www.bethanylauren.org/bible-bootcamp

At Home Seminary: www.bethanylaurenwrites.org

Today's Resource Recommendation:

FREE

You Tube Channels:

Overview Bible: https://youtube.com/@OverviewBible

The Bible Project: https://youtube.com/@bibleproject

Sermons:

Tim Keller: https://podcast.gospelinlife.com/ (also search Tim Keller on any podcast platform and it will pop up)

Podcasts:

The Naked Bible Podcast: https://nakedbiblepodcast.com/ ( search the name on any podcast platform and it will pop up)

Help Me Teach the Bible: https://www.nancyguthrie.com/help-me-teach-the-bible-podcast (search the name on any podcast platform and it will pop up)

The Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/the-bible-project-podcast/

Bible Dictionaries:

https://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionaries/

Commentaries:

Blue Letter Bible: https://www.blueletterbible.org/commentaries/

Enduring Word: https://enduringword.com/

Biblical & Theological Training:

http://biblicaltraining.org

Books:

The Bible Made Easy: https://amzn.to/45pTvwl

How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth: https://amzn.to/434p25x

The Bible Study Handbook: https://amzn.to/3q8hxvN

How to Understand and Apply the New Testament: https://amzn.to/3MUBE9q

How to Understand and Apply the Old Testament: https://amzn.to/3q7MxMo

Theological Interpretation of the Old Testament: https://amzn.to/3q9uUvK

Commentaries:

The Baker Exegetical Commentary Series: James (to search for other books in the series, type in “Baker Exegetical Commentary (insert name of book)” and it will pop up: https://amzn.to/3IEErkJ

The Zondervan Exegetical Commentary Series: https://amzn.to/41Yl25f

Software / Subscriptions:

Logos Bible Software: https://www.logos.com/compare/packages/Standard