‘The Bible Recap’ Tops Apple’s Podcast Charts
By Movieguide® Contributor
“The Bible Recap” just reached a remarkable milestone — it was ranked No. 1 in All Categories of Apple’s podcasts.
“5 years ago today when I launched TBR, my prayer was that 300 people would listen. I never dreamed we’d be the #1 podcast in All Categories,” the show’s creator, Tara-Leigh Cobble, wrote on Instagram.
She continued, “God has blown my little heart wide open with His *exceedingly more*. Almost all of you who will see this post are part of His sweet ‘YES!’ to my tiny prayer. So thank you for being here. And thank you to my incredible team. And thanks most of all to God, who keeps drawing people in to read, understand, and love His Word.”
Cobble elaborated on the podcast’s journey in a statement to ChurchLeaders.
“When I started this project in 2019, I prayed that it would reach 300 people. But God has grown it into something far greater than I could ever imagine!” she shared. “I’m so encouraged and grateful, because every single number represents a person who wants to know God better through reading His Word! And I believe The Bible Recap can help them do that!”
In addition to the podcast, “The Bible Recap” also offers tools and resources for those looking to understand and connect with scripture more deeply.
“We offer tools that equip millions around the world to read, understand, and love the Bible, which helps them encounter God in a way that transforms their entire lives,” a description on “The Bible Recap”‘s website reads.
Actress Candace Cameron Bure shared that she will participate in The Bible Recap’s challenge to read the Bible in a year.
“I’m excited to see what 2024 has in store for us!” she said in an Instagram post. “I’ll be here to encourage you in your fitness journey, your Bible reading journey, your TV watching journey and so much more.”
The actress participated in the challenge last year as well.
“I highly encourage you to check out the Bible recap, because it’s changed the way I read the Bible, I love it totally is so encouraging and awesome,” Bure said.
Movieguide® previously reported on Cobble’s tips for people who want to read the Bible:
Podcaster and author Tara-Leigh Cobble recently appeared on Kirk Cameron’s TAKEAWAYS to share the best ways to start studying the Bible.
Cobble is the host of the popular THE BIBLE RECAP podcast. While talking to Cameron, she shared some tips about how best to incorporate reading the Bible into everyday life.
Her first tip? Opening the Bible app on her phone first thing in the morning and listening to that day’s reading “before my feet hit the ground.”
When Cameron asked how she deals with missing some days and thinking about just giving up, Cobble shared that there’s “no shame” in finding a routine that works for you, whether that’s listening to it in the car on your morning commute, or at the end of the day.
“There’s no wrong way to consume the word of God,” she stressed.
