How can busy parents get into the Bible?

Christians have the joy of worshipping a God who knows us completely—and wants us to know him. The best way to grow in our knowledge and love of God—to deepen our relationship with him—is by reading his word. When parents do this it helps to pass on to the next generation a love for the Bible. As Christian parents, we know all this. But it can be so hard to carve out the time for Bible reading in the busyness of family life.

In the latest episode of Timeless Parenting we spoke with the host of HerTheology podcast, Cass Backhouse, about the value of parents, especially mums, reading and studying the Bible. We spent some time reflecting on why it's worth investing in our relationship with God by reading his word. But then we turned to the problem: it can be so hard! We talked through some questions like:

How can I adjust my expectations for Bible reading to my season of life? 

• Does it have to be a 'quiet' time?
• Does it have to look the same every time?
• What are the benefits of doing a Bible reading plan?
• What if reading the Bible feels dry or boring?
• What if I forget what I read?
• What are the benefits of reading in community?
• What if I don't understand what I read? Where can I find some resources to help?
• How will all this benefit my children?
• Is there anything wrong with just 'flicking to a page'?

This conversation with inspire and equip you to get stuck into the Bible, with the ultimate goal of knowing God better with both your heart and your mind.

You can also find our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other platforms.

Mothers Union Sydney runs a FREE annual seminar about Christian life and parenting: The Joy of Enough, February 27, 2026.

Listen to talks from previous seminars on Soundcloud.

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