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When the desire to spend time in God’s Word feels more like a heavy obligation than a joyful habit, how do you get back on track—and why do we carry so much guilt when we fall behind?   In this episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, Jaime and Alana reunite to tackle a struggle that impacts almost every believer: making daily Bible reading a consistent reality.

What starts as a simple lack of interest or the temptation to "coast" on past spiritual knowledge can quickly form towering "Bible blocks." Through honest and candid conversation, Jaime and Alana unpack the hidden obstacles keeping us from Scripture. We explore how decision fatigue, physical limitations, and the pressure to study the "right way" can paralyze our quiet times, and why envying someone else’s 5 a.m. discipline might be missing the point entirely. 
Along the way, they share personal stories—from memorable first Bibles to the sometimes unpredictable results of playing "Bible roulette."   
Whether you are overwhelmed by where to start or simply need a reminder that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to quiet time, we hope you’ll join us as we learn to strip away the expectations of others and discover a genuine, grace-filled way to connect with God through His Word.



Episodes Mentioned in this Episode:


Loving the World's Most Vulnerable with Karol Holmes:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOMF2k3ZqD4


Christian True-Crime Junkies (Fleeing an Abusive Church series):https://open.spotify.com/episode/74K9bYKM9LCQdpVYeBLhjN





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What starts as a simple lack of interest or the temptation to "coast" on past spiritual knowledge can quickly form towering "Bible blocks." Through honest and candid conversation, Jaime and Alana unpack the hidden obstacles keeping us from Scripture. We explore how decision fatigue, physical limitations, and the pressure to study the "right way" can paralyze our quiet times, and why envying someone else&rsquo;s 5 a.m. discipline might be missing the point entirely. Along the way, they share personal stories&mdash;from memorable first Bibles to the sometimes unpredictable results of playing "Bible roulette." &nbsp; Whether you are overwhelmed by where to start or simply need a reminder that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to quiet time, we hope you&rsquo;ll join us as we learn to strip away the expectations of others and discover a genuine, grace-filled way to connect with God through His Word. 
Episodes Mentioned in this Episode:
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Loving the World's Most Vulnerable with Karol Holmes: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOMF2k3ZqD4" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwiJm6r8t6KTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQzgE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOMF2k3ZqD4</a>
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Christian True-Crime Junkies (Fleeing an Abusive Church series): <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/74K9bYKM9LCQdpVYeBLhjN" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwiJm6r8t6KTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQzwE">https://open.spotify.com/episode/74K9bYKM9LCQdpVYeBLhjN</a>
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The show that brings Christian women from all backgrounds together as award-winning authors Alana Terry and Jaime Hampton discuss what it means to be a woman of prayer in the 21st century.

Whether you’re brand new to the faith or have been a believer for decades, the Praying Christian Women podcast brings you biblical encouragement and inspiration (as well as an abundance of practical tips and easy-to-implement suggestions) to deepen your prayer life.

Praying Christian Women

The show that brings Christian women from all backgrounds together as award-winning authors Alana Terry and Jaime Hampton discuss what it means to be a woman of prayer in the 21st century. Whether you’re brand new to the faith or have been a believer for decades, the Praying Christian Women podcast brings you biblical encouragement and inspiration (as well as an abundance of practical tips and easy-to-implement suggestions) to deepen your prayer life.

The show that brings Christian women from all backgrounds together as award-winning authors Alana Terry and Jaime Hampton discuss what it means to be a woman of prayer in the 21st century. Whether you&rsquo;re brand new to the faith or have been a believer for decades, the Praying Christian Women podcast brings you biblical encouragement and inspiration (as well as an abundance of practical tips and easy-to-implement suggestions) to deepen your prayer life.

465 Blocks That Keep You From Reading the Bible

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