If the Bible feels intimidating, overwhelming, or stale—you're not alone. In this episode, Brian Myers and Derrick Scott III welcome Reverend Meghan Killingsworth to explore Scripture engagement as something far more than a solo study exercise. Together, they discuss why reading the Bible with others transforms the experience, how to sit with a text long enough for it to read you back, and what to do when Scripture has been used to cause harm. From Lectio Divina to "dislocated exegesis" (reading the same passage in different locations), this conversation offers practical wisdom for making Scripture come alive in everyday moments—not just on Sundays.

Show Notes

04:19 - The gift of Scripture memorization

07:17 - Why reading Scripture in community changes everything

10:46 - Historical practices: Lectionary, Lectio Divina, and reading in different places

17:08 - Meditating on Scripture: Holding small portions for longer periods

27:50 - Finding yourself in biblical characters—even the ones you don't like

36:43 - For those harmed by Scripture: "Take your Bible back"

For more information on the year-long Awaken to Grace series, visit awakentograce.org.

Produced by Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley. Original music by the Institute for Modern Worship.