Being Human with Steve Cuss Zach Windahl’s Strategies to Overcome Bible Reading Barriers
Feb 9, 2026
Zach Windahl, author and Bible teacher who simplifies Scripture, shares ways to make Bible reading less intimidating. He talks about long-form reads, handwriting the New Testament as a learning tool, and using varied practices to stay engaged. He also explains simplifying complex topics with first principles and the 80/20 rule.
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Persist Through Confusion
- Don't quit after a confusing chapter; lean on simple tools and keep going.
- Learn the basics and allow understanding to accumulate instead of giving up early.
Three-Day New Testament Readathon
- Zach hosted a live three-day read-through of the New Testament to prove sustained reading is doable.
- He used it to show scripture isn't as intimidating and to unite global readers in one experience.
Whole-Book Reading Reveals Context
- Reading letters in full reveals different tones and connections than piecemeal study.
- Seeing Paul's letters alongside the Gospels clarifies how teaching responds to Jesus' life.
