From Atheist to Bible Teacher: The Simple Scripture Study Method That Transforms With Mariel Davenport

About this episode

Mariel Davenport shares her journey from atheism to becoming a Bible teacher and discusses her Tend Method for studying Scripture.

In this powerful episode I chat with Bible teacher and author with Our Daily Bread Publisher Mariel Davenport to talk about her transformative Tend Method — a simple yet deeply intentional way to study Scripture and hear God’s voice through His Word. Mariel shares her incredible testimony of going from atheism to becoming a passionate Bible teacher after a coworker handed her a Bible and challenged her to read it. What began as an attempt to disprove Christianity became a life-changing encounter with the living God through Scripture. Some points we discuss: • Why many women feel overwhelmed when approaching the Bible • The importance of slowing down and studying Scripture in context • How the Tend Method helps women confidently hear from God for themselves • The power of being doers of the Word and not just hearers • Recognizing the enemy’s schemes through knowing God’s Word. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by Bible study, struggled to stay consistent in the Word, or longed to hear God more clearly, this conversation will encourage and equip you to tend your soul through Scripture one verse at a time. Connect with Mariel and learn more about the Tending Together community at her…

People in this episode

Host: Jayme Elizabeth

Guest: Mariel Davenport

Topics covered

• Bible study
• faith transformation
• Christianity
• women's spirituality
• hearing God's voice
• overcoming intimidation in Bible study

Keywords

• Bible study method
• Tend Method
• Christian faith
• women in faith
• hearing from God
• overcoming Bible study challenges
• spiritual growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Our Daily Bread Publisher, Our Daily Bread Publishing Ministry

Books & works: Ruth: Finding Grace in the Unexpected, 1 Peter: Sustained by Living Hope, James

More episodes of She Speaks Life - Christian Women, Strengthen Your Faith, Bible Study, Grow Spiritually In Christ

• Judgment, Mercy & the Heart: How to Stop Being “Kinda Judgy” and Live Like Jesus with Shannon Popkin · May 22, 2026 · 39 min
• Magnifying Jesus In A Self-Focused World With Morgan Krueger · May 14, 2026 · 33 min
• Fuel Your Life! Living from Your Inheritance in Christ Jesus: Why You Already Have Everything In Christ With Jayme Elizabeth · May 6, 2026 · 19 min
• Moms Of The Bible And What They Teach Us Today With Rhonda Stoppe · April 29, 2026 · 35 min
• Am I Really Hearing God? How to Discern His Voice in Difficult Seasons With Rachael Groll · April 24, 2026 · 34 min
• Don’t Try To Pray Like Her: Breaking Free from Prayer Insecurity With Shellie Rushing Tomlinson · April 9, 2026 · 33 min