The Chara Project Podcast

Let’s face it, at times the Bible can be hard to understand! A good Study Bible, in a translation that you can easily read and understand, is one of the best tools for helping you understand and make sense of the Bible. But what exactly is a Study Bible? Join the Chara Project team as they explain Study Bibles, why they are important, and provide an inside look into the top six features in a Study Bible that can help you understand God's Word more deeply. This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background. For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To access more information on Study Bibles, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/studybibles To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

Are you a Bible Study leader? This episode is for you. Leading a Bible study has it's challenges, but leading with people who don’t share your beliefs can be even trickier. So, what is the key to being a good Bible study leader? With years of experience, The Chara Project has learned the pitfalls but also the tips and tricks on how to create a safe and loving environment around the Bible. Join the Chara Project team as they share these tips - great for any Bible study leader who wants to start or expand their current group - especially to include those who may not share your beliefs. This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background. For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide - or to access the Bible Study Leader Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

Meet the husbands of the Chara Project team. They have been not only supporting their wives behind the scenes of many years, but are both passionate about the Bible and have been actively engaged in doing Bible study with their neighbors. Join this laughter-filled episode as the couples share their experience around engaging neighbors, what they've learned along the way, and how they would encourage others to do the same. This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background. For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

Meet Val Dowland, a long-time friend of the Chara Project team, who comes from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Join us as she shares her experience of entering Bible study for the first time, what she's learned along the way, and the tips she would suggest for those just starting to engage your neighbor. This is an episode you won't want to miss, as we get to hear a real-life story of how Bible study with your neighbor can have such a positive impact - regardless of what faith tradition you come from. This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background. For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

Want to know how to engage your neighbor in Bible Study? Entering into faith conversations and Bible study with people who don’t share your beliefs should be handled with care - but it's possible. For 10 remarkable years, God has graciously opened the Chara Project team’s hearts and homes to many new friends from a variety of backgrounds. They’ve experienced the pitfalls, and learned what it takes to create a loving, encouraging, and safe environment to explore the Bible with people from a variety of faith backgrounds. Join the Chara Project team in this part 2 of a 2-part series as they offer tips found in the Neighbor Guide, that include what they’ve learned along the way when entering into a relationship with anyone who believes differently than you, especially around the Bible. This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background. For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

There are people interested in exploring the Bible who don’t share your beliefs - whether faith background, political views, or lifestyle. We call these people our neighbors. And believe that we should meet our neighbors where they are at and explore the Bible together. Yet entering into faith conversations and Bible study with people who don’t share your beliefs should be handled with care. For 10 remarkable years, God has graciously opened the Chara Project team’s hearts and homes to many new friends from a variety of backgrounds. They’ve experienced the pitfalls and learned what it takes to create a loving, encouraging, and safe environment to explore the Bible with people from a variety of faith backgrounds. Join the Chara Project team in this part 1 of a 2-part series as they offer 10 tips found in the Neighbor Guide, that include what they’ve learned along the way when entering into a relationship with anyone who believes differently than you, especially around the Bible. This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background. For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

At The Chara Project, it's our mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. But why? What's the story behind how we came to start a non-profit ministry? Find out as The Chara Project team goes down memory lane to share their story. You'll learn all the amazing details of what has drawn them into learning how to study the Bible, engage their neighbor, and create resources like the CHARA Bible Study Guide and the NEW Neighbor Guide, which helps them live out their mission. This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background. For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

Have you ever wondered what does faith look like? Unravel the essence of faith as the Chara Project team studies Hebrews 11:1, which says, “faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Using CHARA in Action learn what faith can look like, how we can have assurance in our faith, and what hope we can expect to experience through it all. This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides. Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips, and tricks they discover as they study the Bible. The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study. For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

John 3:16 is one of the most famous verses in the Bible and says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” But why do so many people focus on this verse? What does "begotten" mean? Do we really only have to believe? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA into Action to uncover a deeper understanding of this profound and well-known passage. This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides. Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips, and tricks they discover as they study the Bible. The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study. For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

We’re on Day 12 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 12 Hope Has Come card focused on the Wise Men in Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life. Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study. For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

We’re on Day 11 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 11 Hope Has Come card focused on Jesus at the Temple in Luke 2:21-30. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life. Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study. For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

We’re on Day 10 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 10 Hope Has Come card focused on the Shepherds in Luke 2:15-20. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life. Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study. For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

We’re on Day 9 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 9 Hope Has Come card focused on Peace on Earth in Luke 2:8-14. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life. Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study. For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

We’re on Day 8 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 8 Hope Has Come card focused on Bethlehem in Luke 2:1-7. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life. Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study. For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

We’re on Day 7 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 7 Hope Has Come card focused on Mary's Song in Luke 1:46-55. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life. Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study. For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

We’re on Day 6 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 6 Hope Has Come card focused on Elizabeth in Luke 1:39-45, 56. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life. Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study. For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

We’re on Day 5 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 5 Hope Has Come card focused on Immanuel in Matthew 1:21-25. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life. Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study. For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

We’re on Day 4 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 4 Hope Has Come card focused on Joseph in Matthew 1:18-20. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life. Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study. For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

We’re on Day 3 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 3 Hope Has Come card focused on Mary as a Servant in Luke 1:34-38. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life. Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study. For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.

We’re on Day 2 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website. IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 2 Hope Has Come card focused on Mary in Luke 1:26-33. Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life. Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here. The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study. For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give Support the Show.