# Why Is Reading the Bible So Hard? Learning to Stay Consistent Without Guilt | The Unbound Podcast

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Podcast: [The Unbound Podcast with Dr. Tony Evans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unbound-podcast-with-dr-tony-evans-7667203)
Published: 2026-02-03T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

If you have ever wanted to read the Bible consistently but felt overwhelmed, distracted or unsure where to start, this episode will feel like a deep breath. Dr. Tony Evans sits down with Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams from @shereadstruth3958 for a warm, practical conversation about building a real relationship with Scripture in real life. Not a perfect routine. Not a guilt cycle. Just an invitation to open the Word, keep showing up and let God meet you there. They talk about the most common barriers people face, like intimidation, inconsistency and the feeling that Bible reading has to look a certain way to count. You will hear simple, doable ideas for busy seasons, including reading out loud with kids nearby, listening in the car line and giving yourself permission to be faithful without being fancy. The goal is not to perform spirituality. The goal is to keep coming back. You will also hear how She Reads Truth began as a small online invitation that unexpectedly grew into a global community, and why their heartbeat has always been to strengthen the local church, not replace it. This episode is for anyone who wants Scripture to feel less like a duty and more like a steady place to return to. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: She Reads Truth: https://shereadstruth.com/ She Reads Truth online store: https://shopshereadstruth.com/ The Bible Is for You (She Reads Truth store): https:// www.shopshereadstruth.com/products/the-bible-is-for-you-a-devotional-journey-through-every-book-of-the-bible?_pos=1&_sid=44f4fee50&_ss=r The Bible Is for You (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433688999 15% off code for the She Reads Truth store: SHEREADS15 #TonyEvans #UnboundPodcast #TonyEvansPodcast

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