Overview of New Testament Prep - 2026
Tara-Leigh Cobble introduces the upcoming Bible Recap New Testament reading plan beginning October 1st and walks listeners through the key steps to prepare well. The episode is primarily an orientation for new and returning listeners, explaining the reading plan, supporting resources, how to use show notes, and how to set up podcast subscriptions for the smoothest experience.
The 6 Preparation Steps
1. Use the correct reading plan
- Make sure you’re following the same New Testament plan the team is using.
- The plan is linked directly on thebiblerecap.com.
- You can access both digital and printable versions.
2. Listen to all six prep episodes
- Tara-Leigh recommends new listeners go through all six prep episodes before starting.
- Together, they take just over an hour and help set the context for the year.
3. Review the Old Testament recap
- A separate Old Testament summary/recap helps orient listeners to the larger biblical storyline.
- Even if you already know the story, it’s useful for seeing how the New Testament fits into the full timeline of Scripture.
4. Use the study tools provided
The Bible Recap offers three main companion resources:
- Weekly Discussion Guide — about 10 questions per week for group conversation
- Daily Study Guide — about 5 questions per day for personal study
- Daily Journal — repeated prompts and space for reflection
These are available in The Bible Recap store and are designed to help listeners engage more deeply with the text.
5. Learn how to use show notes
- Show notes contain extra links and resources, not transcripts.
- On many podcast apps, they can be found by tapping the episode image or swiping up.
- On YouTube, links appear below the video.
- If needed, the full archive is available at thebiblerecap.com/show-notes.
6. Subscribe and download episodes
- Listeners should subscribe/follow the podcast in their app.
- Tara-Leigh also recommends setting episodes to download automatically, ideally on Wi-Fi only, to avoid glitches and data use.
Helpful Resources Mentioned
- The Bible Recap website: thebiblerecap.com
- Reading plan download/print options
- Prep episodes
- Old Testament recap episode
- TBR store: for the journal, study guide, and discussion guide
- Show notes archive: for links and extra resources
Main Takeaway
This episode is a practical setup guide designed to help listeners start the New Testament plan with clarity and confidence. The emphasis is on:
- having the right reading plan,
- using the supporting materials,
- knowing where to find resources,
- and setting up your podcast app properly.
Tara-Leigh closes by encouraging listeners to join in on October 1st with the goal of getting to know God better through Scripture, noting that “He’s where the joy is.”