Discovering Joy in the Patterns of Scripture with Hakeem Bradley

About this episode

Hakeem Bradley discusses how slowing down in Bible reading can reveal joy and personal connection to Scripture.

Reading the Bible can sometimes feel like a chore or duty. But when we slow down, we notice the text carries an invitation to join a story that’s vibrant, creative, and deeply personal. In this episode of The Digital Examen , Jay Y. Kim welcomes biblical scholar and founder of Sacred Patterns, Hakeem Bradley, whose unconventional journey to faith and research expertise invites us to see the Bible afresh. Bradley holds a Master’s in Theological and Biblical Studies from Western Seminary and is currently a PhD candidate in New Testament Studies at Ridley College in Melbourne. He has served communities across the United States and Canada through preaching, teaching, and research. Alongside Kim, Bradley reveals that our delight in Scripture grows as we slow down and are attentive to its patterns, which reveal key themes, practical wisdom, and God’s heart. He speaks about how the Scriptures reflect not only historical accounts, but also our own family heritage and an ongoing story that we are invited to partake in today. Bradley also emphasizes the importance of reading the Bible slowly, as well as his heart to equip children and families to see Scripture as their own living story…

People in this episode

Host: Jay Y. Kim

Guest: Hakeem Bradley

Topics covered

• Bible reading
• joy in scripture
• faith journey
• spiritual patterns
• family heritage
• God's presence

Keywords

• Bible
• joy
• spirituality
• Hakeem Bradley
• Jay Y. Kim
• faith
• scripture patterns
• God's heart
• family heritage

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sacred Patterns, Western Seminary, Ridley College

Places: United States, Canada, Melbourne

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