On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I chatted with Kristin Schmucker about one of my absolute favorite topics (which if you’ve been around for longer than 2 seconds you can probably already guess is…) Biblical literacy. We discussed everything from why we, as women, need the Bible, to what it might look like to gracefully prioritize this spiritual discipline from the Gospel. As a wife and a mama to three precious girls and one adorable little boy, Kristin knows the challenges that come with demanding life seasons. Through it all, Kristin’s passion for equipping and encouraging women to know and love God's Word remains the same, because she knows from experience that studying Scripture changes lives. The desire of her heart is to help women see who God is and that the truth of His Word actually changes everything. I hope this episode leaves you all inspired and challenged to pick up your Bible, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been studying it for years.   After listening to this episode, you will absolutely walk away with some helpful tools for your pursuit of Biblical literacy, but even more than that, I pray you will strive for Biblical literacy from a place of rest, believing that if you are in Christ, nothing can make you more loved than you are already are in Him. Not even the pursuit of something as excellent as Biblical literacy will make any of us more presentable to God. We are saved by works, but it is Christ’s works! Resting in what Christ has done for us brings a deep, soulful kind of rest that enables us to strive towards godliness as we study God’s Word.   KRISTIN’S RESOURCES Get plugged into a solid, Gospel-centered church and study the Word in community Daily Grace Company on Facebook Blue Letter Bible App The Daily Grace Company   KRISTIN’S SIMPLE JOYS Sunday afternoons Volcano candles from Anthro Theological conversations   OTHER RESOURCES Relating to our Emotions with Amy Waters | Ep. 06 Journeywomen Bible Study Resources   CONNECT WITH KRISTIN Website Facebook Instagram The Daily Grace Co Instagram   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS How would you like to serve as a local missionary in an apartment community, and receive up to 70% off your rent at the same time? Apartment Life is a faith-based, non-profit organization that sends CARES Teams to live missionally in apartment communities and live out God's calling to love their neighbors through practical, intentional, and everyday ways. Over the last 15 years, God has used CARES Teams living missionally in apartment communities to make more than 250,000 spiritual connections, connect 25,000 residents to the local church, and present the Gospel to more than 37,000 people. If you're interested in learning more about how to serve God through the role of a CARES Team, visit us at apartmentlife.org, or send us a message on Facebook.   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Swap.com is the world’s largest online consignment & thrift store. Isn’t it crazy how much we pay for new, brand name clothes?  With Swap.com you can save up to 90% off retail price on your favorite brands, like Lululemon, Carter’s, NIKE, JCrew, & Gap. Between 6-10 thousand new items are added daily. You can save a ton of money and wear the clothes you love! Swap.com is great if you’re looking for sweaters to stay warm in this changing weather, or to get an outfit for a special occasion!  If something doesn't fit, enjoy hassle-free returns within 30 days no questions asked. Right now, swap.com is offering Journeywomen listeners 40% off their first order on swap.com plus free shipping! Use the promo code JOURNEY40 at checkout! Some exclusions may apply. FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN:   SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher).   WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help othe