24: How to Write a Bible Study or Devotional

About this episode

Mikaela Mathews discusses how to write a Bible study or devotional, highlighting key differences and structuring content for impact.

Have you ever felt called to write a Bible study or devotional but were not sure where to start or how they are different? In this episode, I break it all down for my faith-based writers. We dive into the key differences between devotionals and Bible studies, what readers expect from each, and how you can structure your content to truly impact lives. I walk you through how to create a clear transformation for your reader, choose a focused theme, and build a strong outline that keeps your writ...

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Host: Mikaela Mathews

Topics covered

• Bible study
• devotional writing
• faith-based writing
• content structure
• reader transformation

Keywords

• Bible study
• devotional
• writing tips
• faith-based writers
• content outline

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