Have you ever felt spiritually dry… or unsure where to begin when it comes to reading the Bible again? In this powerful and grace-filled episode, I sit down with Philip Nation—pastor, author, teacher, and Bible publisher at Thomas Nelson—to talk about reigniting your hunger for Scripture, approaching God’s Word with fresh eyes, and letting the Bible read you.

We explore why spiritual hunger is a gift, how God meets us in our weakness, and why tools like The Open Bible can make reading Scripture more accessible and transformative than ever—whether you’re brand new to faith or have been walking with God for decades.

If your Bible’s been gathering dust or your soul has felt disconnected, this conversation is your invitation to come home.

What We Talk About:

• Why spiritual dryness can actually be a holy invitation

• The difference between mastering the Bible and being mastered by it

• How handwriting verses and meditating on Scripture changes your heart

• Why The Open Bible was created—and how it helps people dive deeper into God’s Word

• How Philip’s own story—including the influence of his mother and his calling to ministry—shaped his passion for Scripture

• Two tender, healing verses you can hold onto today:

– Zephaniah 3:17: “He will rejoice over you with singing”

– Hosea 14:4: “I will heal their waywardness and love them freely”

Guest Bio – Philip Nation

Philip Nation is Vice President and Publisher for Thomas Nelson Bibles. He is a pastor, teacher, and Bible lover whose work helps millions engage with Scripture more deeply.

Links to Philip Nation, Thomas Nelson Bibles & the Open Bible:

PURCHASE LINK (Amazon)

Philip Social LINK

Thomas Nelson SOCIAL LINKS:

Thomas Nelson Bibles on Facebook

Nelson Bibles on Instagram

FREE RESOURCE FOR YOU

As a special gift, I’ve created a free 1-page devotional PDF based on the verses we explored today—Zephaniah 3:17 and Hosea 14:4. Download it below or join our Curious for Christ Facebook community to grab your copy!

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Until next time, remember: His Word is alive—and it’s waiting to meet you right where you are.

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