A clear map of the Old Testament, with enough doctrine to orient the week.
Callie Black uses Big Picture Monday to sketch a high-level map of the Old Testament and set the week as an introduction to the year of Come Follow Me readings.

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Brief scripture study with a practical Latter-day Saint lens.
One Minute Scripture Study turns small scripture passages into focused Latter-day Saint devotional moments. Kristen Walker-Smith and Callie Black move quickly from context to application, linking Old Testament stories to faith, family, prayer, testimony, and daily application.
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One Minute Scripture Study is a fast-moving Latter-day Saint devotional show built around the Come Follow Me reading schedule. Its usual shape is simple: open a passage, tell the scriptural moment clearly, and land on a compact takeaway meant to be remembered after the episode ends. The pace is quick. The focus is not shallow. Kristen Walker-Smith and Callie Black use familiar Old Testament stories as short spiritual case studies, drawing out what they say about trust, prayer, testimony, revelation, and the work of supporting other people. Moses at the bitter waters becomes a contrast between murmuring and turning to God. Aaron and Hur holding up Moses's hands becomes a lesson in loving, supporting, and lifting someone through a trial that cannot simply be removed. The Red Sea becomes a way to talk about peace when life still looks dangerous from the outside. The Shunammite woman and Elisha become an example of belief when there is no obvious precedent. A young Israelite maid in Naaman's household becomes proof that a simple testimony can matter far beyond its size. Big Picture Monday episodes broaden the frame. They walk through the movement of biblical history, including David, Solomon, Rehoboam, Jeroboam, divided Israel, idol worship, prophets, temples, and the confusing transitions between historical books, poetry, and prophecy. Those episodes sound like a practical guide for readers who want to know where they are before they start reading. The show often speaks to parents, teachers, and families as well as individual listeners. It gives attention to children learning to recognize revelation, families discussing difficult church history, and people trying to feel more confident teaching scripture at home or in church classes. Its editorial center is application. A verse is not treated as trivia or background alone; it is turned toward what a believer might do when trouble comes, when faith feels tested, when someone nearby is hurting, or when seeing a miracle is still not enough to change the heart. The show suits listeners who want a devotional rhythm with context but not a lecture. It is warm, efficient, and plainly committed to Christ-centered Latter-day Saint practice.
Made for: Designed for Latter-day Saint listeners following Come Follow Me who want concise scripture context and daily devotional application. It also fits parents, teachers, teens, and families looking for short faith prompts.
What sets it apart: The show compresses scripture context, story, and application into unusually brief episodes, then uses Big Picture Monday to clarify the week's broader narrative. Its strength is making complicated Old Testament movement feel usable without turning the format into a long class.
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A clear map of the Old Testament, with enough doctrine to orient the week.
Callie Black uses Big Picture Monday to sketch a high-level map of the Old Testament and set the week as an introduction to the year of Come Follow Me readings.

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Host Callie Black introduces the 'Big Picture Monday' episode for the Come Follow Me study week of December 29th to January 4th, focusing on the Old Testament introduction.
Callie Black introduces the week's Come Follow Me reading of Genesis 37-41, explaining why chapters are skipped and providing context for the study.
Callie Black reflects on Moses chapter 1, using the analogy of a library to describe the overwhelming scale of God's creations.
A short devotional on Exodus 15:24-25, contrasting the Israelites' murmuring with Moses' prayerful response to bitter water.
A reflection on supporting loved ones through trials, using Exodus 17:12 as an example of how to lift others without removing their burdens.
A scripture study podcast episode reflecting on Exodus 14:31, exploring why the Israelites struggled to maintain faith after witnessing miracles, emphasizing that true conversion comes from the heart, not just seeing.
A reflection on finding peace and safety through faith in Jesus Christ, using the biblical story of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea as a metaphor.
A short devotional using Exodus 14:27 to encourage finding blessings in life's annoyances.
Callie Black provides context for studying Genesis 42-50, the final chapters of Genesis, and announces the release of her second quarter study guide.
Callie Black introduces the week's Come Follow Me reading of Genesis 37-41, explaining why chapters are skipped and providing context for the study.
This episode provides context for studying Genesis 24-33, focusing on the next generations after Abraham and Sarah, highlighting God's faithfulness to His promises.
Callie Black provides context and overview for the Come Follow Me reading of Genesis 18-23, focusing on Abraham and Sarah's story.