35 | How to Start Studying Your Bible Without Being Overwhelmed

Have you ever seen someone’s perfectly highlighted, colorful Bible on social media and then opened yours and thought, “Where do I even start?” In this episode of Peace Over Perfection, we’re talking about how to study your Bible for yourself without feeling like you’re doing it wrong, without needing a color‑coded system, and without having to be a Bible scholar. We’ll talk about why your Bible doesn’t have to be pretty to be powerful, where to start reading, and simple ways to build a real relationship with God through His Word—right where you are. You’ll hear about: Why your Bible doesn’t have to be pretty or organized to count—messy notes are okay How I use spiral‑bound Bibles for study and a separate Bible for church Why the Bible is for us but ultimately about God—His character, His heart, and what He cares about Where I recommend starting if you’ve never read the Bible all the way through (Gospels, Acts, James, then a chronological plan) How The Bible Recap and a good study Bible can help you understand what you’re reading How the YouVersion Bible App and audio Bible can fit into your routine, and why a printed Bible is still helpful for deeper study Why topical Bible studies have their place, but shouldn’t replace actually reading Scripture for yourself A simple way to begin: choosing a translation, picking a time of day, reading a small amount, and asking what the passage shows you about God This episode is meant to take the pressure off and help you just start—reading the Bible you already have, with the Holy Spirit as your guide, and letting God grow your relationship with Him as you go. 📚 Resources Mentioned Information about how to optimize your health 🛒Simple Daily Faith - Scripture Verse Cards & Sugar Scrubs 🛒 My favorite Things → Amazon Storefront (including my favorite study bibles) 📚 Get on the Waitlist for the "How to Study the Bible" Course 📱 YouVersion Bible App 🖥️ The Bible Recap Information 💌 Connect With Me 📧 Email → [email protected] 🎙️ Podcast → Peace Over Perfection on Apple Podcasts 📸 Instagram → @susan.shropshire 🎵 TikTok → @susanshropshire ​