EP31 - Making the Bible Simple, Relatable, and Life-Changing: Zach Windahl on Understanding God's Word

EPISODE SUMMARY:

In this lively, inspiring, and deeply faith-filled episode, Josie and Simone sit down with author, content creator, and entrepreneur Zach Windahl to talk about faith deconstruction, Biblical clarity, spiritual growth, and joy. Known for his best-selling books like The Bible Study and See the Good, Zach shares his journey from childhood entrepreneurship (yes, shark tooth necklaces at age 9) to becoming a Bible teacher and brand builder with a mission to help people fall in love with Scripture. We dive into how Zach reconnected with his faith after a season of doubt, what it was like studying the Bible in Australia, and how his new book, The Bible Simplified, is helping people understand God’s Word more deeply than ever before. This episode is packed with Biblical wisdom, behind-the-scenes stories, practical encouragement, and a ton of joy.

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TIMESTAMP SUMMARY:

• [00:00] – Intro to Zach Windahl
• [03:00] – Shark teeth and slime
• [07:00] – Zach’s mom’s cancer, early faith, and more
• [10:00] – Reading the Bible in 90 days & studying it deeply in Australia
• [14:00] – Understanding the Bible as a unified story
• [18:00] – The importance of historical and cultural context in Bible reading
• [21:00] – The Bible Study and the Sunday brand
• [25:00] – Practical tips to reading the Bible
• [29:00] – See the Good and Zach’s personal mindset
• [32:00] – Growing up with gratitude through trials
• [36:00] – Staying grounded in a world praise
• [39:00] – Listening prayer and hearing God’s voice
• [43:00] – Zach’s writing process and building a book from scratch
• [45:00] – Final encouragement: fear of the Lord, wisdom, and purpose
• [46:00] – Where to find Zach’s books, content, and audiobook release

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NOTABLE QUOTES:

1. “God doesn’t want to be number one—He wants to be at the center.”
2. “The Bible isn’t random stories. It’s one unified story pointing to Jesus.”
3. “Reading Scripture without context is like reading mail that wasn’t meant for you.”
4. “Gratitude changes everything—even in suffering, God is still good.”
5. “I wrote the book I wish I had when I was trying to understand the Bible.”
6. “The Bible wasn’t written to Western minds—it’s full of imagery, history, and poetry.”
7. “You won’t hear God until you learn to stop talking and listen.”
8. “If you’re bored with the Bible, change your pace. Read it in 30 days. Go wild.”

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• 📘 Books by Zach Windahl:
• The Bible Simplified – https://a.co/d/axdNT4G
• The Bible Study – https://a.co/d/bXOydlq
• See the Good – https://a.co/d/bYnbPUt
• 🌐 Website: zachwindahl.com
• 📱 Instagram: @zachwindahl
• How to Hear God by Pete Greig
• Hearing God by Nathan Finocchio

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