65. Why Christians NEED To Read the Bible

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Why does reading the Bible actually matter—and why reading the Bible matters so deeply for the Christian life? In this episode of the Healthy & Redeemed Podcast, we begin a two part series on Bible reading by focusing on the why behind it all. This isn’t about guilt, pressure, or checking a spiritual box. It’s about understanding why Scripture is essential—not optional—for our spiritual, emotional, and mental health. Together, we explore what the Bible truly is: God’s voice to His children. We will share research showing how consistent engagement with Scripture profoundly affects behavior, growth, and daily life. Hopefully, this episode will help you see the importance of engaging with God's Word daily and consistently! Bible Reading Research: Bible Literacy & Spiritual Growth: Survey Results Bible Reading Resources: https://writtenbyhealey.com/bible-reading-resources The Bible Recap Past Episodes: Healey's Faith Journey Identifying False Prophets and False Teachers Bad Shepherds in the Church Healey's Children's Books: The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness The Red Ball Companion Activity Book The Worried Little Goat Support the show ______________________________ Learn more about becoming a Christian: How to Know Jesus: An Invitation into God's Story (Podcast Episode) How to Be Saved (Resources on my Website) ________________________________ Get Healey's Books: Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness The Companion Activity Book for The Red Ball The Worried Little Goat _______________________________ For free Mental Health Resources: Create an account on my website for unlimited resource access! *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health. It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship. *Any links to specific resources or content (outside of my own) are not an endorsement of the entire websi...