{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#136 [Let God\u2019s Word Transform You] with Portia Collins","description":"Do you feel intimidated when it comes to opening your Bible? Do you read your Bible but feel like you don\u2019t get much out of it? Do you need something to freshen up your current Bible-studying routine? My guest today is the lovely Portia Collins, a Christian Bible teacher, writer, and podcaster with a passion for sharing God\u2019s Word. But it hasn\u2019t always been that way. Portia shares her story of struggle, of turning to the Bible in desperation, and how when she did, she was changed. You\u2019ll hear us talk about\u2026 Why we need to study the Word for ourselves Reading vs. studying Getting started with Bible study Fresh ideas for experienced bible-studiers Portia is the founder of She Shall Be Called, a nonprofit women\u2019s ministry focused on Bible literacy. You can also catch her hosting two weekly podcasts: Grounded\u2014a podcast\/videocast from Revive Our Hearts\u2014and Sweet Tea with Jasmine & Portia. GET ALL THE SHOW NOTES   CONNECT WITH PORTIA Instagram | Facebook | Website   SUPPORT THE SHOW After listening, tell me what you thought! Did this episode resonate with you? I would love your feedback. On Apple Podcasts, tap the three dots in the upper right corner, choose Go to Show, scroll down, and under Ratings and Reviews, tap Write a Review. It\u2019s quick and easy!    CONNECT WITH GIRLS TALKING LIFE Get the GTL Newsletter | Instagram | Facebook   ","author_name":"girlstalkinglife's podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/girlstalkinglife.com","html":"