Come deepen Your Bible Skills with Us
The You Can Learn the Bible Academy is a private, online community that teaches you the fundamentals of Bible study to help you accelerate your growth, and deepen your joy.
Build a Solid
Foundation
Sharpen Your
BiblE skILLS
cONNECT
wITH oTHERS
accelerate
Your Progress
Where do you even begin?
The Bible is magnificent.
But there sure is a lot to take in:
66 books.
3 Original Languages.
40 Authors. Thousands of Pages.
Law. History. Wisdom. Prophecy. Gospel. Epistles.
Difficult Names. Unfamiliar Locations. Complex Events.
Kingdoms. Dynasties. Prophets. Temples. People Groups.
Genres. Laws. Translations. Cultures. Leaders. Customs.
whew.
"I FEEL LIKE I SHOULD KNOW THIS BY NOW"
You may be familiar with the Bible, but that doesn't mean you feel confident in understanding it. Though you love God's Word, your Bible skills are not yet where you want them.
Are you feeling stuck?
"Why am I not growing? Why don't I know this better by now? Is there something wrong with me?"
Confused and overwhelmed?
"I wish I knew what all of these books, names, places and events mean, but I just don't."
mAYBE EVEN A LITTLE eMBARrASSED?
"I've been around the Bible for far too long to know this little. It's embarrassing. Yet, what do I do?"
"I JUST DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START"
People stay stuck for years, not because they can't understand the Bible, but because they haven't been taught the essentials. Once you learn the fundamentals of Bible Study, your growth (and joy) will soar.
We've all been there
If you are feeling overwhelmed by the Bible, you are in good company! We've all felt that way.
There is a better way
No more aimless reading. It's time to approach Bible Study in a whole new way (that you will love).
TIME TO GET EXCITED again
When you start to really understand the Bible, it unlocks an entirely new level of joy for you.
Introducing
the You Can Learn the Bible Academy
More than a sermon
Not Quite a Seminary
The You Can Learn the Bible Academy is an online Bible Study community dedicated to teaching you the fundamentals of Bible Study, and accelerating your growth.
(but, you know, but without the seminary)
dISCIPLESHIP
fOCUSED
Get the personal, focused training you need to equip yourself and others in knowing God's Word
eSSENTIALS
ORIENTED
Strengthen your skills by learning the most important themes and ideas right from the beginning
Biblically
gROUNDED
Learn how to study and apply the text yourself so you aren't tied to anyone else for your growth
100%
oNLINE
Access training and support whenever you need, and from wherever you are in the world
a Community. A Journey.
a Guide. A Plan.
wE gOT yOU
If you can learn the essentials, you can learn the Bible. That is what the Academy exists to do, regardless of where you are starting from.
The Bible Study Success Path is our journey through the 5 essential areas of the Academy: Skills, Story, Context, Jesus, and Identity to give you foundational Bible training you have been looking for.
oNE COHORT AT A TIME. Together.
5 Academy Areas. 5 Focused Cohorts. Each cohort walks you through the essentials of a particular area step-by-step to give you what you need at a pace that works for you.
Skills Bible Study Fundamentals:
Master the Foundations of Bible Study in 4 Weeks
Story Bible Timeline Accelerator:
Master the Complete Story of the Bible in 4 Weeks
Context Better Bible Reading:
Master the Fundamentals of Biblical Interpretation in 4 Weeks
Jesus None Like Him:
Master the Essentials of Jesus' Life, Ministry, & Impact in 4 Weeks
Identity United with Christ:
Master the Foundations of Life With Jesus in 4 Weeks
It's all laid out for you
The Bible Study Success Path is our journey through the 5 areas of the Academy: Skills, Story, Context, Jesus, and Identity. Each area provides a fundamental part of learning the Bible.
Success pATH
Success Path
The Bible Study success Path: 5 Essential Areas
6 Academy Areas. 6 Goals.
The Bible Study Success Path helps us align all of the goals together into a single journey to help you learn the essentials of Bible Study in minimal time.
Click the color tabs to learn more >
sKILLS
SKILLS
SKILLS
Gain the Proper tools and Mindset for LEARNING
Our Bible learning struggles often have little to do with the text itself and more to do with how we set up our lives and habits. The Skills area offers tactical training to set you up for success every time you open up God’s Word.
Planned Cohort: Bible Study Fundamentals >
sTORY
Story
STORY
Connect the Major Events in the Biblical Narrative
Most people think of the Bible in terms of books instead of a single, complete narrative. When you learn the larger story of Scripture and the major turning point moments in the story, it completely changes how you read the Bible forever.
Planned Cohort: Bible Timeline Accelerator >
Context
Context
CONTEXT
Know How to Study Each Book with Excellence
People sometimes think the Bible doesn't follow literature rules since it is inspired by God. This area is all about understanding the key roles that genre, structure and the author's intent each play in learning different Bible books well.
Planned Cohort: Better Bible Reading >
Jesus
Jesus
JESUS
Behold the Savior and Centerpiece of all
People everywhere appreciate and respect Jesus, but how many people really understand the full impact of His life and ministry? This area unpacks how Jesus is the central link of the entire Bible and why that forever changes how we read it.
Planned Cohort: None Like Him >
Identity
iDENTITY
IDENTITY
Unite Your Life to the Savior and to the Story
Learning the Bible is only a means to a greater end: becoming like Jesus. It is information that leads to transformation. This area unpacks what it means to be united to Jesus and how it affects our lives and the lives of those around us every day.
Planned Cohort: United With Christ >
BOOKS
iDENTITY
IDENTITY
Unite Your Life to the Savior and to the Story
Learning the Bible is only a means to a greater end: becoming like Jesus. It is information that leads to transformation. This area unpacks what it means to be united to Jesus and how it affects our lives and the lives of those around us every day.
Planned Cohort: United With Christ >
Resources. Training. Encouragement. Yup.
It's more than just cohorts. It's all the tools you need to help you stay on track, whenever and wherever you are. The You Can Learn the Bible Academy membership includes:
cOURSE lIBRARY
Bodie's complete teaching library will be recorded and archived in the Academy Course Library
Community diSCUSSIONS
Ask for help. Offer some help. Post, respond, discuss, connect. Questions help us all grow here
sPECIAL lIVE Training
Between cohorts, we will do special training on community-chosen topics that help us all grow together
wEEKLY oFFICE hoURS
Each week, we get together to discuss what’s on our hearts and minds, encouraging and helping one another on our journeys
We are small by design
We don't want to be the biggest online Bible community, we aim to be the best. By capping our membership at 250, we ensure that our community remains engaged and focused on growing together.
Founding Members secure their spot, and lock in the best price. Those who join after the Founding Member launch will pay an increased rate.
1 Membership
2 payment options
Annual or Quarterly Pricing Available
PAY YEARLY
PAY QUARTERLY
Small investment. Big Value.
Sermons are free. Seminaries can be expensive.
The You Can Learn the Bible Academy fits perfectly between two, providing online Bible training at a fraction of the cost of online seminary programs.
Online
at $425 Per Academic Credit
$2550 per semester x 2
= $5,100 per year (2023)
Online
at $495 Per Academic Credit
$2970 per semester x 2
= $5940 per year (2023)
Academy
Available Nov 6-27, 2023
Sale for Annual Membership Only
(Not Quarterly)
sEE WHAT OTHERS are saying
Bodie invited some friends from his church to join a pilot group for the You Can Learn the Bible Academy. Here's what they had to say:
Brigitte Holmdahl
Irvine, CA
Hailey Phillipps
Trabuco Hills, CA
Haffiza Allen
Orange, CA
David Natividad
Orange, CA
Gino Natividad
Orange, CA
Stephanie Makarewicz
Irvine, CA
Focused
Cohorts
Join others on a 4-Week focused sprint through an essential topic or area of Bible study
Community
Discussions
Ask and answer questions with others who are seeking to learn the Bible along with you
Course
Library
Access Bodie's teaching archive (in process) to learn what you want to know right away
Academy
eVENTS
Connect with other members live each week during Office Hours, and at other exclusive Academy events
Check out the roadmap
Our Academy Roadmap has a ton of upcoming cohorts, courses, special Academy events, and more. Some projects are brand new (which we will build together). Other courses that Bodie taught during his time as a Teaching Pastor are being added into the Academy Course Library. Check out the Academy roadmap to see our plan.
It's bigger than just you
When you confidently know and understand God's Word, your life changes and you can begin to impact the lives of others around you.
STRENGTHEN
THOSE AT YOUR CHURCH
Deepen the discussions in your home
equip and Inspire YOur Friends & Family
Share what you are learning online
Help Others
gRASP the fundamentals
Equip others
to know and Discern Truth
PREPARE others
to learn and Grow
Lead Others
into stronger personal Faith
you probably have questions
Here are some answers to some of the most common questions we hear:
Everything. Seriously! Your Academy membership is your all-access pass all Courses, Workshops, Events, Community Discussions, and early access to Podcast Episodes before they get released. We want to give you the best value possible and keep things simple at the same time.
Soon. We are in the midst of updating our systems and yes, we plan to sell our workshops as stand-alone products as part of that transition.
The Academy is a private online space intended to provide you with everything you need in one place. The term "community" refers to the members of the Academy, but really, it's the discussions among members inside our Academy discussion board that creates the real community experience. Courses are recorded lessons and workshops available for you to go through on your own at any time.
Workshops are live sessions that the Academy votes on that Bodie teaches live in the Academy. These workshops get recorded, edited and then added into the Academy course library for later review.
Yes! Absoluetely! The best workshops are the ones that the community votes on. Each month Bodie makes a post in the community requesting workshop ideas and that is where you can submit any idea you wish for a Bible training workshop.
As long as your membership remains in good status, your rate is locked in for as long as you choose to be a member. However, if you cancel your membership and wish to rejoin, you would need to pay whatever the current membership rate is.
The challenge of online communities is that it's often hard to know who is part of the community and what they need. Most communities have a few very active members and it tapers down from there. By limiting the amount of members, it makes sure I can give each member the attention they deserve.
Yes, but a couple things to consider. The more workshops and courses we add into the community over the years the more the price will continue to rise, so it's best to join as early as you can. Once we hit our 250 member cap, the community will not be able to join, but until then, yes, the Academy membership will remain open.
No, but I do imagine most people will be. However, if you are seeking to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, know that you are not required to profess any particular belief in order to join.
The Academy runs on Circle, the gold standard platform for online communities today. You can access it through a web browser by logging in on the You Can Learn the Bible homepage or through the Circle iOS or Android App.
i WANT TO INVEST IN YOU
The You Can Learn the Bible Academy is the community I wanted when I started learning God's Word.
My goal is to reach those who are excited and hungry about learning God's Word, and help take them to the next level on their journey.
If you are ready to make an investment in your faith and knowledge (that will strengthen both you and those around you), then I would love for you to join me as we journey down The Bible Study Success Path together.
May God Bless you as you seek Him more and more!
-Bodie
Ready when you are
Let's get you started on your journey right away
No more feeling lost and confused
No More FrustratED bIBLE rEADING
no more spOTTY biBLE kNOWLEDGE
nO moRE fEELING ALONE
Deepen your faith
Strengthen your Bible skills
Connect with others
Accelerate YOur progress
Become a more confident student of scripture
sTARTING TODAY
Learn the Essentials. Connect with Others. Accelerate Your Progress.