In this episode, we discuss a recent article in GQ magazine which described the Bible as overrated, along with a new report from Barna titled State of the Bible 2017: Top Findings. We explore whether people are reading the Bible, how much they're doing it, and how we can all read the Bible better. Topics Discussed 0:04 • - Introduction, Bishop's reflections on his Google talk, the Pope Francis movie 5:25 • - Why does GQ Magazine • think the Bible is overrated? 11:30 • - How does Bishop Barron engage people who want to read the Bible but struggle with the task? 17:00 • - How can the Bible, itself, be used as an evangelical tool? 21:30 • - Why is the printed text of the Bible so important to people rather than the ebook version? 27:30 - • Question: Is the God of the Bible in contrast with the God of natural theology? Bonus Resources Links • State of the Bible 2017: Top Findings • (Barna) 3 Takeaways from New Research on Americans and the Bible • (Trevin Wax) GQ magazine puts Bible on list of 20 classic books not worth reading • (USA Today) • Videos • Bishop Barron on How to Read the Bible Bishop Barron on Biblical Religion • Articles • Pope Benedict and How To Read the Bible • (Bishop Barron) •