Beneath The Fig Tree | Cultivate a Devotional Life You Love

What if devotional life feels hard… not because you’re failing, but because the version you were handed never actually fit you?A lot of women genuinely love God, but quietly carry guilt and frustration because they can’t seem to stay consistent with traditional quiet time routines. Somewhere along the way, what started as an invitation slowly became a formula—and for many of us, the formula became the measurement.Friend, maybe you’re not broken. Maybe relationship with God was always meant to be more relational, more personal, and more woven into your real life than you realized.In today’s conversation, we’re talking about:* why devotional life can feel so heavy sometimes* how shame gets attached to spiritual routines* the difference between “quiet time” and devotional life* why guilt is not grace* how to begin noticing the ways God already meets with youQUOTE MOMENT“Devotional life is not a daily appointment—it’s a direction of the heart.”📌LINKS + RESOURCES* Join the Figs Community* Watch on YouTube🩵 CONNECT WITH BENEATH THE FIG TREE• Instagram @BeneathTheFigTree• YouTube @BeneathTheFigTree • Email List• Website🎶 Original theme music for Beneath The Fig Tree composed by Matthew Lawhon. © Beneath The Fig Tree, 2026.Topics discussed: devotional life, quiet time, spiritual growth, Christian encouragement, relationship with God, devotional rhythms, guilt and shame, Christian women, spiritual burnout, spending time with God This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rosejordan.substack.com

Have you ever laughed while reading the Bible?If not—you might be missing some of its best surprises.In this episode, you’ll hear a few of the Bible’s most unexpected and laugh-out-loud moments—from talking donkeys to prophets negotiating with God about cow dung.Rose is joined by her husband Brandon (who sees the funny in just about everything) to help you read Scripture with fresh eyes, a lighter heart, and full permission to be surprised.Because laughter doesn’t distract from your Bible study—it might actually draw you deeper.🗝🗝 Key Takeaways🗝🗝· The Bible is full of unexpected, human, and hilarious moments.· Humor in Scripture isn’t random—it often points to deeper truth.· Reading the Bible with curiosity (and a sense of humor!) opens up joy and insight.· Laughter helps us slow down and pay closer attention to the text.· You don’t have to be “serious” all the time to take the Bible seriously.📜📜 Companion Resources📜📜* Download the Companion Kit & get access to the Resource Hub — Free* Join the Figs Community📃📃 Transcript 📃📃🩵🩵 If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more women discover the Bootcamp! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rosejordan.substack.com

Bible study tools explained—without the overwhelm. In this episode, we’ll walk through what a lexicon, interlinear, concordance, commentary, cross-references, and footnotes actually are, and how they can help you study Scripture with more clarity. Whether you’ve never used a tool before or just need the terms simplified, this guide will give you confidence for the journey ahead.🗝🗝 Key Takeaways🗝🗝· Learn what common Bible study tools—like lexicons, concordances, commentaries, and interlinears—actually mean.· Discover the simple helps already in your Bible, like footnotes and cross-references.· Hear a story about how a single footnote opened up Scripture in a whole new way.· Gain gentle guardrails for using study tools wisely, without letting them replace the Word itself.📜📜 Companion Resources📜📜* Download the Companion Kit & get access to the Resource Hub — Free* Join the Figs Community📃📃 Transcript 📃📃🩵🩵 If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more women discover the Bootcamp! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rosejordan.substack.com

In this episode of the 119 Bible Bootcamp, we get real about the struggles that show up once you actually open your Bible. From distractions and doubts to lack of time and questions about whether it’s making a difference—these struggles don’t mean you’re failing. They simply mean you’re a learner. And God delights to teach learners. You’ll discover practical, grace-filled ways to keep going, even when Bible study feels hard.🗝🗝 Key Takeaways 🗝🗝· Why struggles in Bible study are normal—and what they reveal about your growth.· Practical ideas for finding “even 5 minutes” to spend in Scripture.· What to do when distractions take over or when you don’t feel anything.· How to respond when you don’t understand what you’re reading.· Encouragement for applying Scripture and building consistency over time.📜📜 Companion Resources📜📜* Download the Companion Kit & get access to the Resource Hub — Free* Join the Figs Community📃📃 Transcript 📃📃🩵🩵If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more women discover the Bootcamp! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rosejordan.substack.com

Memorizing Scripture isn’t about perfect recall—it’s about letting God’s Word settle so deeply in you that it’s ready to speak into your life at just the right moment. In this episode of the 119 Bible Bootcamp, part of the Gathering Your Gear series, Rose shares why memorization matters, how to let go of performance pressure, and practical ways to “hide” God’s Word in your heart—whether you remember it word-for-word or just enough for it to echo when you need it most.🗝🗝 Key Takeaways 🗝🗝· Memorizing Scripture makes God’s Word portable—you carry it with you into every part of life.· Even fragments of a verse can anchor you in truth and point you back to the whole passage.· You don’t have to memorize like everyone else—experiment with creative and traditional methods to find what works for you.· The more ways you engage with God’s Word, the more it becomes a part of you.· Jesus modeled Scripture memory, responding to temptation with verses stored in His heart.📜📜 Companion Resources📜📜* Download the Companion Kit & get access to the Resource Hub — Free* Join the Figs Community📃📃 Transcript 📃📃🩵🩵If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more women discover the Bootcamp! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rosejordan.substack.com

In this episode, we explore gentle, everyday ways God can invite us into His Word—sometimes through devotionals, podcasts, a lyric, or a note in the margin. You’ll discover how simple resources can become gentle nudges toward deeper Bible study and help you learn to love the Bible, one step at a time.🗝🗝 Key Takeaways 🗝🗝* Bible studies, devotionals, and podcasts can all be doorways into deeper engagement with Scripture—no pressure, just invitation.* The “tools” themselves aren’t the point; it’s about staying open to God’s gentle invitations, wherever you find them.* God can use ordinary moments—a phrase from a sermon, a lyric in a song, or notes from a podcast—to spark fresh encounters with His Word.* You don’t have to do it alone. The Resource Hub, Companion Toolkit, and Bible Caddy are there whenever you need inspiration.📜📜 Companion Resources📜📜* Download the Companion Kit & get access to the Resource Hub — Free* Join the Figs Community* Explore the Bible Caddy (resources & recommendations)* How to Start a Whispers Section in Your Journal📃📃 Transcript 📃📃LINK https://beneaththefigtree.org/bible-studies-devotionals-podcasts/🩵🩵If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more women discover the Bootcamp!Don’t miss a single episode—be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or YouTube so you’re always up to date. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rosejordan.substack.com

In this episode, we’re stepping into a new section of the 119 Bible Bootcamp—Gathering Our Gear. We’ll take a closer look at the different kinds of Bible translations, why there are so many, and how each one can help you connect with God’s Word in your everyday life. If you’ve ever felt confused by all the options, this is your invitation to breathe easy and find the tools that work for you.🗝🗝 Key Takeaways🗝🗝* Why new Bible translations exist and how language shapes our understanding of Scripture* The three main types of English Bible translations—and how they differ* How Psalm 119:130 sounds in different translations and what that means for you* Permission to try more than one translation, depending on your needs* A visual guide to translations included in the free Companion Kit📜📜 Companion Resources📜📜* Download the Companion Kit & get access to the Resource Hub — Free* Join the Figs Community📃📃 Transcript 📃📃🩵🩵 If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more women discover the Bootcamp! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rosejordan.substack.com

In this episode, we’ll explore how the mindset you bring to Bible reading can either open your heart or keep you stuck. You’ll learn to recognize common thought patterns that create pressure, comparison, or guilt —and discover how to trade them for a posture of grace, curiosity, and relationship.🗝🗝Key Takeaways🗝🗝· Why your mindset shapes how you experience God’s Word· Common thoughts and beliefs that make Bible reading feel like a chore· Simple truths to help you show up curious, not pressured· A gentle invitation to notice what you’re carrying—and trade it for something better📜📜 Companion Resources📜📜· Download the Companion Kit & Get Access to the Resource Hub — Free· Join the Figs Community📃📃 Full Transcript 📃📃🩵🩵 If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more women discover the Bootcamp! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rosejordan.substack.com