No More Boring Bible Study: Why Taking Scripture Seriously Is Easier and More Exciting Than You Think

by Faith Womack

The Bible can feel overwhelming, but studying it is easier and more exciting than you think.

Christians are supposed to love the Bible, right? They're supposed to tell Bible stories, explain their beliefs, and recite favorite verses from memory.

But Scripture is sometimes hard to read! It can be complex, boring (yes, you can say that), and difficult to apply. Many of us carry secret shame about how little we read the Bible. We want to grow as Christians, but we don't know how.

Faith Womack understands those feelings. Growing up in a home where Bible verses were used to control her, she yearned to grow close to God but found the Bible confusing and boring. After a spiritual wakeup in college, she discovered the life-changing power of real Bible study. Free of the spiritual abuses of her past, she has devoted her life to helping readers like you get excited about Bible reading.

In No More Boring Bible Study, you

Learn quick, easy study methodsGet energized by the story of ScriptureGrasp new concepts that bring the Bible to lifeHave fun (yes!) doing close studyGrow closer to God 

Learning to read and study the Bible is life-changing. It's time to free yourself from the guilt of not getting it. Make your Bible study exciting again!

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Christian Non Fiction, Religion, Christianity, Faith, Theology

240 pages, Paperback

Published November 18, 2025

About the author

As a content creator, Faith aims to inspire Christians to get back into the Word of God. Her courses, including “Bible Study Bootcamp” and “Theology Bootcamp,” have reached thousands, and her Bible study content has reached over ten million people on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Faith aims to empower Christians not only to understand the Bible but also to enjoy it.

Faith has a BA in biblical and theological studies from Covenant College and a MATS from Erskine Seminary. When she’s not filming or teaching, Faith spends her time with her family going on hikes, crafting, and drinking way too much coffee.

Reviews

[Kyrah Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone should preorder this!! It’s the push we all need to fall in love with the Bible just a little bit more! Her words are kind yet urging. This book is a treasure trove of information that will transform how we read the Bible and our hearts as we do ❤️ loved every minute of this!

[Amanda Rae · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, this was pretty good. I loved the last half of the book and really enjoyed her passion for the Bible. I definitely learned a lot, though some parts were more for beginners. Yet, other parts went quite deep!

The author wrote in this very hyperactive tone of voice that was sometimes a bit distracting and patronizing, but I know from watching her YouTube videos that that is just sort of the way she talks, haha. As usual, I find Christian women-writers have this annoying tendency to add the silliest anecdotes/object lessons to "make their point," (but doesn't), and this book was no exception, haha. You know the stories that go something like, "The other day, my kid did this super cute, hilarious thing... that's just like what our relationship with Jesus is like!!!" 😆🙄🙄 Yeah, there were a lot of those.

Still, I appreciate the author and saw no major flaws by any means. I did love the sections explaining how to study the various sections of Scripture. I definitely would recommend to young ladies or beginners Bible study enthusiasts! It definitely inspired me to study the Word!

[Maven_Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

No More Boring Bible Study: Why Taking Scripture Seriously Is Easier and More Exciting Than You Think by Faith Womack

No More Boring Bible Study is a fresh, practical guide aimed at helping Christians rediscover joy and confidence in engaging God’s Word through active, enjoyable study rather than rote reading or obligation. Faith Womack draws from her own experience of feeling overwhelmed and discouraged by Scripture in her youth, reframing Bible study as accessible, energizing, and relational rather than dry or confusing. The book offers straightforward methods, storytelling techniques, and tools to help readers embrace Scripture’s narrative and meaning in a way that brings it to life in everyday faith. It encourages energizing your study habits, grasping new concepts, and moving past guilt toward a deeper connection with God through His Word.

I liked how Womack’s warm, conversational voice makes the Bible feel less like a difficult puzzle and more like a treasured story you’re invited to explore, especially if you’ve ever felt intimidated or bored by Scripture. Her personal reflections and practical tips made me want to pick up the Bible with fresh curiosity and see familiar verses in a new light, though I noticed some readers find the material more introductory than academic. No More Boring Bible Study feels like a gentle invitation from a thoughtful mentor to experience God’s Word with excitement and confidence.

Rating: 4 out of 5, for its encouraging approach and practical guidance for deepening Bible engagement.

[Kiel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC of this book that I won in a giveaway from Goodreads. I put my name in the hat for the drawing because I’m a Bible college grad who has gotten caught up in life and looking for a book to help rekindle that fire to do more personal Bible study.

I enjoyed this book, it was a page-turner for me. The author did a good job of explaining how to look at each book of the Bible for the proper context and interpretation.

What I think the book lacked was bringing up Bible study resources earlier in the book: commentaries, dictionaries, Bible study software. These were all mentioned at the end of the book when I was getting worn out and ready to finish reading.

The book is divided up in easy-to-read chapters along with “Bible Nerd Notes.” I think it’d be a decent resource for a Bible study or life group.

Overall, I’d give this book a 3.75 stars. It wasn’t everything I was expecting or wanting, but it lit a spark to kick me into gear… and that’s important. I would recommend this book.

[Alyssia 🤎🌸 · Rating 5 out of 5]

In a perfect world, someone gets saved and then reads this book (not neglecting reading the Bible ofc). And then comes back 6 months to a year later, and reads it again. Then in a few more years, or whenever they need to remember the power of the book they hold in their hands, they read it again.

I can’t help but to think of all of the errors, fallacies, and outright lies that I would have avoided about scripture if my 18 year old self would have had this.

Praise God I have it now and a book like this exists in the world for those who want to hold scripture highly, use it rightly, and see the glory of God in all its pages.

My favorite favorite part about this book is how she emphasizes that at the end of the day, studying the Bible should cause you to worship God more!

[Betsy Cypress · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book; I loved it!
There was plenty of review and lots of meat and new-to-me lessons.
I love Faith Womack’s YouTube channel, so it was no surprise that I also loved her writing style.
She offers lots of practical tips and I am looking forward to going back for another read-through of all of my highlights as well as a study of all of her “Bible Nerd Notes” at the end of each chapter.
This book definitely blessed and encouraged me.
Faith is a super-energetic young woman who is wise beyond her years. She is still young and I’m excited to see what all God does in and through her life!
I’ve been encouraged to be sure I’m teaching my kids these skills so they can implement practices in their youth and grow deeper and closer to the Lord all of their days, sharing spiritual blessings with all around them.

[Elise]

It's difficult to know exactly how to rate this book.

There was a lot of really good information here. I could see how this would be a helpful resource for someone who didn't know *how* to study the Bible.

HOWEVER, the author shares beliefs about salvation and doctrinal issues as though these things aren't worth "arguing" about. Truth is truth, and the Bible is clear about salvation, specifically baptism. So, with this thought in mind, I couldn't and won't suggest this book to a new student of the Word. I'm afraid it would be too confusing.

[ME · Rating 4 out of 5]

All the good stuff first. This is a book I wish someone had put in my hand day one, and one that I will recommend to the women I'm privileged to lead. It is the perfect resource for the new believer, the old believer who has been diminished (more on that in a minute), for discipleship relationships, and for small group study. If you have a Bible but you're not sure what you're supposed to do with it, this book answers your questions. I could not be more grateful for it in the marketplace, or for the bright young voice behind it. Press on good and faithful servant (you can stop reading here, the rest of this is mostly for your publisher).

That said, I wish the delivery had more academic rigor and less "my-big-sister" or "my-sweet-friend" jargon. Why, why, why are women always diminished to this level? The footnotes in the book clearly reveal an author with the ability to write with depth for a reader she trusts can read at the same depth... the true treasure of this book is down there, at the bottom of the page!! I mostly blame the publishing industry and their cookies-on-the-bottom shelf mentality about material for women (or youth), and also... well... women! When will we start to demand more for ourselves? So... content great... delivery... oh so tired, trite, and demeaning. I'm sorry, Ms. Womack (if you kept reading), you're a victim in it all too because of your established platform (the publisher's cash-cow). I pray you won't be stuck and limited by that forever.

My other critique of the content would be that she does a lot of telling us what we should think, and some of that is absolutely necessary, but it pitches toward her interpretation as the 'right' one instead of equipping the reader to think for themselves. Almost like a commentary (*wink). It is helpful in paces, intrusive in others.

Overall, however, this is a terrific resource that readers can launch from because it is truly only an overview (as she says, herself). The riches of her resources - again in the footnotes - are where the reader should go next. I would add to them: Bill Mounce, Why I Trust the Bible; Meade and Gurry, Scribes and Scripture; Alex Goodwin, The Bible Reset; Mark Yarbrough, How to Read the Bible Like a Seminary Professor; and Leland Rykan, How to Read the Bible as Literature. None of these books, or those she mentioned, will talk to you like you're a simpleton, but they don't overreach either. Keep learning! This book is just the beginning.

[Macy · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5

No More Boring Bible Study is presented as an introduction to biblical hermeneutics. Faith Womack takes a Christ-centered approach to interpreting scripture, and talks throughout this book of using the narrative of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Consummation to understand how all of scripture is about God saving His people for His glory. Each chapter ends with a “Bible nerd” section, re-capping the chapter and putting forth some scripture to examine based on the concepts reviewed.

I found this book to be a little simpler, and thus it lacked some of the depth I think I was looking for. There were plenty of times I thought more could be expanded upon, but this is just an introductory book, so I may not be in the target audience. I think this book could do well with maybe about 25 more pages for some middle chapters that could’ve used a little more meat. But as mentioned above, her continual Christ centered approach to interpreting scripture really landed home for me, and it was something I was pleasantly surprised to see all throughout the book.

While I generally enjoyed the content, I felt the writing style to be a little different than my typical preferences. The author has a really personal and unique voice - not inherently a bad thing, but in this case it wasn’t quite my cup of tea. I felt like some of her illustrations didn’t quite catch me or help me understand the material more, but they may be helpful for others. There were a few phrases that felt a bit too blunt or brash for my taste, and not all of her “jokey” comments landed for me.

Overall, not a bad book, but maybe not the epitome of it’s topic or my personal favorite writing style. Check it out and see if you enjoy it! There’s lots to learn, and this book acts as a good platform to jump off and learn more.

[Laura and Literature · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book starts by explaining a bit about the author and her past. She explains how her father used scripture to manipulate his family and to justify his sins and sinful nature. Instead of letting this turn the author away from scripture and God, she used this as fuel to research and learn the Bible and word of God for herself.

She has helpful tips on how to find a Bible, a Bible study, and offers a Bible study within these pages as well.

From her story, it is apparent that she takes the true meaning of scripture seriously and wants to help people find truth.

As eye catching as the title is, it’s not my favorite.

[Janie Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great resource! Thanks so much Faith!

[Jackie Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great resource for deepening your Bible study.

[Mickah · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️’s - It felt a big dragged on, but I did really like all the practical tips and wisdom she gave.

[Nelly Eisenhower]

I have pre-ordered this book and for preordering received a masterclass and the first 2 chapters of the book.

I have devoured the first 2 chapters. It is so easy to read but packed with so much goodness. I can not wait to receive my book!

[Jenna Wheeler · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good book, and one I'm glad to have read! I don't feel like there was anything groundbreaking for me in it, but I still appreciated this book. She covered a variety of topics in regards to Bible study, focusing primarily on reading the Bible in context and understanding the different genres of literature in the Bible. I appreciate her emphasis on the infallibility of scripture in its original form and her very practical look at studying scriptures. She does focus a lot on commentaries and other tools to understand the Bible, but with plenty of emphasis on keeping them in their place, and when possible comparing multiple commentaries.

We definitely disagree on several theological points, especially baptism and paid preachers (her husband is one and she has a degree in Bible Studies) but I still felt like this was worth the read overall.

"The Bible isn't primarily about us. We aren't the main character. It's the story of God redeeming his people for his glory. Is it for us? Definitely. But it's not primarily about us."

"Despite the confines of culture and the limits of language, God continues to work through this ancient document, because it isn't just an ancient document, it's the living word of God that still has the ability to change us everyday."

"Do not grow discouraged as if studenthood of the Bible is a burden. If we are going to say the Bible is authoritative over our lives, we'd better make sure we are interpreting it faithfully. It is not a burden, but a blessing to have the privilege to wrestle [with what the Bible says]."

She's clearly passionate about Bible study and it definitely inspired me to dig into the Word more!

[Shari · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a great introduction to studying the Bible. The author gave some very practical tools on how to dig deeper into the way you can study the Bible, how to look at the context and history of a certain Bible book or passage, and how to keep the bigger picture of the Bible in mind when reading and studying it.
I found her writing style both technically interesting on one side and personal enough on the other side, making it more approachable for a wider audience (beginners and aspiring scholars alike).
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and learning more about studying the Bible. It definitely rekindled my desire to dive even deeper into the Word and into my relationship with God on a daily basis.
Highly recommend!

[Jocelyn Broman · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'll admit I was not the audience for this book. Occasionally I read something that stuck me as good, but most was information I already I knew written in what is probably an authentic voice, but just annoyed me aftera while.

The person I would recommend this book for is someone who is just getting into digging deep in Bible study and comes from a conservative evangelical background.

And for everyone else, please pick up Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon. I think it presents most of the information contained in this book a. lot. better.

[Have Faith And Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 shining stars!

Great job, Faith! I have grown so much in my Bible study and habits because of Faith Womack. She approaches studying scripture in a readable yet convicting way. I highly encourage readers to watch her YouTube and, if you can, join her Patreon. Her studies are always so rich. Amen, Faith: Let’s go read!

[Katelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ll be honest—I went into this book with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. This is a very approachable guide to Bible study that I wish I could’ve read as a teenager. While some aspects felt a little more elementary, there was a lot of depth that I found valuable. I’m glad I read this.

[Tricia Dorsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Faith's love for the Word which shows through in her videos, lessons and now this book. It is an easy read with lots of tips on how to dig deeper into the Word while reading not just for knowledge but as an act of worship. Highly recommend!

[Andrew S. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok, but too many things I disagreed with (e.g., view of Qoheleth as similar a secular nihilist, suggestion that a text’s application should be same in US as in Nairobi, claim that 1-2 Kings is pre-exilic) or would qualify for me to recommend it to a beginner to in-depth Bible study (likely the intended audience).
Similar to another review, I would rather recommend Abernethy’s “Savoring Scripture.”
An area that I think should be explored more in books on Bible study is the phase that can often occur after excitement to study the Bible deeply or academically for the first time: discouragement, disappointment, and even despair that one, despite knowing much more, cannot confidently say what a certain passage is saying. It is, in other words, a lack of confidence that closes one’s mouth in the belief that they cannot speak about a passage until they’ve spent weeks on it, and even then the text feels like a field of interpretative camps and possibilities than something they can teach with clarity and reasonable confidence. Womack seems to get close to this topic at times, but I’d like to see more of this topic here and in similar books.

[Karolyn B. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I was a bit misled by who the intended audience was. Faith talked up her book a lot on her YouTube channel and I just assumed we would be getting some deeper thoughts from a seminary student. However, this felt like a intro to Theology book. Her method to not having a boring bible study is knowing the context of the Bible. Which is good, but not what I thought the book would be based off her YouTube channel. 


This book by no means is bad. It just felt like the same level as Every Woman a Theologian. It felt shallow. The intended audience is not me. I am not an expert by any means, but I know enough about the Bible that I think I need to just stop reading "bible books" and just read the Bible, use a bible dictionary, and keep listening to male pastors/theologians that go deeper into the text. 


With that said, if you don't know where to start when it comes to understanding the Bible, this is a good resource!

[Katelynn Burwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent! I'm so thankful for resources like this!

[S. Boon · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Rachel Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I listened to this on audiobook and the attached PDFs were so helpful. I don’t agree with Faith theologically 100%, but she doesn’t expect her readers to. I so appreciate her speaking to that and there’s so much to learn from her. I loved hearing the book read in her voice and intend to own a hard copy soon!

[Kayla Warren · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was expecting more chapters on how to study versus a breakdown of all the biblical genres and how to read them.

While none of this is new to me, I enjoyed a refresher and I felt that the chapters were relatively quick to read.

[MaKayla Hinkle · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Biblical studies isn't just about memorizing a bunch of Bible verses. It's actually so much better, richer, and deeper."

If there's anything Faith teaches throughout this book, it's the two sentences quoted above. She does a remarkable job in the book (and in her videos) of instructing how to fruitfully study the Bible.

I absolutely can't wait to start implementing her suggestions into my study time!!

[Colleen · Rating 2 out of 5]

When I first put this book on hold from my library, I did not read the summary and formed my own opinion what this book is going to be about. I thought this book was going to be about different Bible studies that you could do instead of just reading your Bible straight out. For example, you read the one Gospel that has 24 chapters in preparation for Christmas. Instead, this book is about how to read the Bible, such as noting that the Bible has different genres, which means you would read it differently. I feel like that was not convey by the title or the subtitle.

What I found noteworthy is what Faith did not mention. First, she drove home about if we truly believe the Bible is true then that should drive how we read it. She also mentioned that they are infalliable. The issue is which Bible is true? Some of you may go "huh?". Some of you may go "Ah, you are talking about translations." I will tell you no I'm not talking about translations. I'm talking about how depending on what flavor of Christian you are your Bible may have more books or less books in the Bible then other Christians. All she said was the "Bible". Now we could get clues from what specific books she mention, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything. It doesn't mean anything, because those books is to support the type of literature is in the Bible. We could also get clues from page 22, where she specifies that the church is made of Pentecostals, Presbyterians and Baptists in making parallels on how there are different translations and that's okay. She doesn't mention Orthodox, Catholics, or even Lutherans. While Lutherans use the same Bible as Baptists (to my knowledge), Catholics and Orthodox do not. The Catholics and Orthodox use what some Protestants call the Deuterocanonical/Apocrypha books. Those books were not mention by Faith. Also, not counting Deuterocanonical, Faith did not go into how the books in the Bible were originally chosen, which leads to the question who decided those books are infalliable?

Second in what she does not mention is about passages that are literal or metaphorical. The example she used for metaphorical was Proverbs 31. I thought that was interesting, because the granddaddy of all passages that are debated among Christians, specifically Catholics and Protestants (the group of denominations that came after the Orthodox split), is "eat of my flesh and drink my blood" is literal or not. Now, I understand why she may not use that, because that is a whole chapter (maybe a book) by itself and it could detract from her main focus.

Now some of her points, I think I agree with, but other points I question and it seemed to hint that Faith Womack is the type of a Christian that believe the Bible is the only authority. Yet, she is correct about how we use today's standards and culture to understand the Bible and that is not the best way to go about it (Update: 1/31/26). I would be really curious to see what Faith Womack thinks of the Youtube channel How to Be Christian, which is about understanding the Bible and certain passages. The host of the channel, Ferris, often debate the Christian side vs. the Protestant side (what he defines as man-made interpretations that go against what is in the text) about how to read the Bible text and what it means.

Verdict: This book has a tone that seems would be appropriate for children when they don't understand something, but as an adult it feels a bit like she is talking down to the reader when explaining terms or explaining terms that seem to be straightforward (I am not sure where I had this thought but I saw it in the footnotes). If you are a non-Catholic Christian with a Protestant/Nondenominational bent you probably will love this book. If you are a Catholic Christian and/or a non-Protestant/Nondenominational Christian then I would caution of using this book. You will have to go through this book with a set tweezers and have a discerning eye. I now need a book from a Catholic perspective how to read the Bible to compare.

[Dena · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
No More Boring Bible Study by Faith Womack is exactly what the title promises. It’s practical, encouraging, and easy to apply, making Bible study feel engaging instead of overwhelming. Faith’s approach is simple without being shallow, and it helped me feel more confident and consistent in my time with Scripture. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to deepen their Bible study. Highly recommend!

Some of my favorite quotes/things I learned:

🫧 A good exegesis of the Bible will not lead us farther into our self-centeredness but rather inspire us to worship.

🫧 Let's feast on the depths of the living and active Word of God by studying it for what it says, not what we choose to read into it.

🫧 Proper biblical exegesis should always lead us to worship. If it leads us instead to build bunkers and hoard food and guns, we ought to reevaluate our intentions and our hearts.

🫧 Whatever truths about God that the Psalms are declaring to us are truths that the Psalms are inviting us to live by.

🫧 The Psalms are not mere poetry or songs, they are theological testimonies.

🫧 God's goodness is not defined by our experience. His goodness isn't subject to the consequences of the Fall. His goodness is true when nothing else is. His love and kindness are real even when we can't feel them.

🫧 Proper hermeneutics and exegesis look at not just genre, intention, and context but also how the rest of the Bible uses or references the portion of Scripture we are looking at. This is called intertextuality.

🫧 Our priorities reveal our idols. Our distractions reveal our doubts. Our goals reveal our worship. Our neglect reveals our disbelief.

🫧 We will never exhaust the depths of the glory of God in his Word.

🫧 Faithfully living to Jesus is asking, "What is a faithful stewardship of my time, resources, and abilities today?"

🫧 Context isn't important just because we are trying to be politically correct with the text. Context is important because we want to be faithful to the text (and not misuse it), but also because it adds so much depth.

[Gabriele B · Rating 3 out of 5]

I deleted my first review of this book. I think that even being honest, I was unnecessarily rude. I want to be sincere, the truth is that from what Faith said on her channel and the name of the book, I thought it would revolutionize the way I read the Bible. For me, it's a simplified version of How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth, and I prefer more cultured language when we talk about Bible study.
If you are a novice Christian who has difficulty with the language of some books on Bible study, this may be a good option for you. If you are used to more elaborate language, the book mentioned is more appropriate (in my opinion).
The truth is that I am very unhappy with Faith's apolitical tone, especially when I think in terms of scope. She wants to reach the largest number of people, and I felt that there was a very superior air in the book at some points. So when she made a comment about having a bad president, I felt irritated. With all the talk about DT, I thought to myself, yet another one. Another one complaining with a full belly. Maybe I'm too sensitive after so many years of complaining, because with all his many flaws, I, who live in Brazil, would like to have a president like him, who is at least trying. This world is only going from bad to worse, and Jesus is the way, but I believe that with our vote, we can make some difference in our lives and in the lives of other people.
The chapter on the law is still a tragedy of bad arguments, and finally, I have to mention that Faith didn't like the MomBear apologetics because of the way she included the day-to-day life of a mother and housewife in her book, but she did exactly the same thing.
Finally, I am saddened to know that many families suffer from the distortion of the word and I am glad that Faith has found the truth. This is her first book, and may God continue to bless her and may many more books be produced, each with better quality.