Overcoming Fear and Perfectionism in Bible Reading (with Tara Leigh Cobble)

Overcoming Fear and Perfectionism in Bible Reading (with Tara Leigh Cobble)

Author: The Gospel Coalition August 20, 2026 Duration: 52:22
Courtney and Melissa talk to Tara-Leigh Cobble about how she got over her lack of desire to read the Bible, and how, over time, reading the Bible made her fall in love with its author.

Hosted by Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor, The Deep Dish offers a space for meaningful dialogue rooted in a Christian worldview. This podcast from The Gospel Coalition moves beyond surface-level talk, fostering genuine conversations about faith, life, and culture that resonate with women. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with thoughtful friends, where Scripture informs discussions on everything from daily spirituality to navigating modern society. The hope is that these dialogues-inspired by the communal idea of sharing a hearty meal-provide both nourishment and practical tools for deeper discipleship. Listeners will find themselves equipped and encouraged to cultivate richer relationships within their own communities. By regularly engaging with this podcast, you join a conversation that thoughtfully examines how timeless truth meets everyday experience, all through a warm and welcoming lens.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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When You Want to Change Your Husband [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:59
Melissa talks with Ann Wilson about the power of words in marriage and the importance of speaking life to one's spouse.
Conversational Bridges to Evangelism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:03
Melissa and Courtney talk with Becky Pippert about how to develop godly confidence to engage in evangelistic conversations with love.
Going to Church When It Hurts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:42
Melissa and Courtney talk with Megan Hill about how to understand the deep hurts that sometimes come from God’s own people and how to seek godly comfort.
Covetousness: The Sin Behind the Sin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:32
Melissa and Courtney talk with Jackie Hill Perry about the sin of covetousness and how to put it to death.
Becoming Good Stewards of Our Bodies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:05
Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor talk with Lisa Whittle about how a whole body theology can keep us from obsessing or neglecting our bodies.
The Dish on Gossip [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:00
Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor talk about why we underestimate the corrosive power of gossip, how to avoid unwholesome speech, and how to repent of it.
Making Decisions with Our Limits in Mind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:19
Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor talk with Jen Wilkin about how to make decisions regarding good opportunities in light of our finiteness.
Waiting for God in the Gaps [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:29
Melissa and Courtney talk with Mark Vroegop about how not to waste the gap moments of our lives when we have to wait on the Lord.
Live: Bible Study in the Local Church Matters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:50
In this live episode recorded at TGC25, Melissa and Courtney talk about why group Bible study is so important in the life of a church, and they get into the practicalities of how to run a study well.