THE BIBLE RECAP TEAM
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Her earliest memory is learning John 3:16 from her mom, shortly before her brother led her to Christ. Despite an early introduction to Christianity, she wasted years coasting on the second-hand information she learned from others. In 2008, through the gentle encouragement of a friend, she read all the way through the Bible for the first time. That changed everything. "I wanted and needed people alongside me in my pursuit of God—people to hold me accountable for scripture memory and Bible reading and all the things that were bringing me so much newfound joy!" She lives in Dallas, TX, where she has no pets or children—or anything else that might die if she forgets to feed it.
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Bonnie grew up in Oklahoma and her parents led her to faith in Christ at a young age. It was during college, though, when Bonnie really learned what it meant to have an actual relationship with God and how to live out your faith. After graduation, she worked for a college ministry for over a decade. She saw students come to college less and less familiar with Jesus and the Bible, and that sparked her desire for people to know God and His Word more fully and accurately. In 2023, Bonnie began working for The Bible Recap, and is continually surprised to see and hear how far our TBR fam reaches around the globe—praise God! Bonnie lives in the greatest city in the world (NYC) alongside an undisclosed number of house plants. She loves fall weather, college football, public transportation, and concerts. Her mom is her favorite person, followed closely by her 8 nieces and nephews.
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Emily Pickell is a wife, daughter, sister, aunt, writer, teacher, and—to our youngest Bible Readers—"Miss Emily," the host of TBR Kids. After teaching and leading in public schools for over a decade, she now serves on the TBR Team, as well as the D-Group Theology & Curriculum Team, and the Israelux Team. Emily and her husband Jonathan live in a converted 1800s general store in Colorado. When they’re not at home, they’re off playing in the mountains, visiting friends and family, or exploring God's great big world. Every day, Emily is amazed by the goodness of God, and often finds herself singing, “Hast thou not seen, how thy desires e’er have been, granted in what He ordaineth?”
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Abbey grew up in a home and in a church where knowing and having a relationship with Jesus was the priority. However, it wasn’t until her early 20s that the concept of having a personal relationship with Jesus became real in her life. As Scripture came alive to her, it began to shape how she desired to use the professional skills she had acquired in the marketing and communications fields. In 2014, she left the secular, non-profit realm to work in her church’s Media ministry and now serves with Shrinking, Inc. She resides in Memphis, TN, where she loves to spend time with her family (especially her nephews).
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Arlette grew up in Puebla, Mexico, in a religious home. However, it wasn’t until later that she committed her life to Christ. After receiving her masters degree in human development, she took the position as Administrative Director of a Christian College in Mexico. Five years later, she married and moved to the United States, where she now lives with her husband and two children in Missouri. Arlette has been involved with D-Group International since 2014. Her work translating D-Group material led to the opportunity to translate TBR in 2020. Arlette enjoys spending time with her family and friends, coaching her daughter’s basketball team, and serving in various capacities at her church.
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After growing up in Kansas City, Brooke moved to Fort Worth, Texas, to attend college. In college, she came to understand the Gospel for the first time and developed a vision to use her life to help make it known to others. For 6 years, Brooke worked for a college ministry, organizing events for students and staff. This job eventually took her to Austin, Texas, where she now lives with her husband and son. Brooke is passionate about helping others grow in their understanding and love of God—serving at her church on Sundays, co-leading her community group during the week, and now working part-time with TBR. She loves walks with her family, dinner with friends, traveling to new places, watching The Office, and FaceTiming her KC family!
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As a pastor’s kid, LB vowed she’d never go into full-time ministry. She loved Jesus, but ministry required a faith she wasn’t sure she possessed. When God softened her heart and called her to a life of ministry, she knew it could only be accomplished by His strength—not her own. LB’s heart for Scripture and discipleship has continued to deepen since she began vocational ministry in 2009. She cherished the truth of Philippians 2:13: it is God who works in her, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. LB lives in Dallas, Texas, and has her hand in all divisions of Shrinking Inc., primarily as the Israelux Director and Theology & Curriculum Director for D-Group International, but also helps with The Bible Recap.
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Sarah grew up in the Kansas City area in a Christian home, attended Christian school, and went to every youth group activity available. She knew all the right answers, but it wasn’t truly personal to her until attending a post-graduate college discipleship program. That’s where she learned the importance of pursuing the Lord on a daily basis. After graduating the program, she made her home in Branson, Missouri, working in full-time ministry until the Lord called her into public education. Sarah has continued to work in education for over a decade. During that time, she joined a local D-Group, and she started working for TBR in 2019. Sarah loves to spend time with her rescue dog Nellie, enjoy the beautiful Ozarks and the lake, see Broadway shows, and cheer on the KC Chiefs and KC Current.
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Sally grew up in church but lacked any personal faith. That changed when she became a mother. She was drawn back to church and just kept growing more curious. After attending an event in 2017 where Tara-Leigh was the guest speaker, Sally immediately found a D-Group. For years, she drove 30 miles to attend until her D-Group (mostly military wives) dispersed. That’s when Sally brought D-Group to her hometown! Soon after, The Bible Recap began. And when they needed help, Sally was thrilled to serve and be a part of the team! It’s her joy to see people excited about God’s Word every day on social media. Sally balances retirement with being a part-time Life Coach. She lives in Temple, Texas, with her husband and three dogs. Her kids are grown and she now has a daughter-in-law!
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A Southern California native, Emily realised her passion for biblical literacy after completing The Bible Recap for the first time while studying English at the University of California, Irvine. Many years later, she’s grateful to cheer on other Bible Readers on social media as they seek to read, understand, and love the Bible themselves. Professionally, Emily has managed several social media accounts for non-profits and Christian ministries. When she isn’t working, Emily spends her time volunteering with her church, obsessing over Joan Didion, and drinking cappuccinos.
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Rachel grew up in Texas—eating queso, going to church, and hearing the Gospel (probably in that order). With a fire in her bones and a calling to share the Good News, she began writing, teaching, and discipling through her local church when she was young. And her passion has only grown! She is more committed than ever to helping people read, love, and understand the Bible. In her free time you’ll likely find her reading in the sun, searching for the best tacos, and spending time with her husband and two boys who inspire her daily to know, love, and follow Jesus more.
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Jen grew up in Washington state and now makes her home in Greenville, South Carolina. Through seasons of loss, prolonged sickness, and anxiety, God has faithfully held her and anchored her in His Word. She holds a degree in Communication and loves anticipating needs, assessing processes, and jumping in to help—no matter the task. She’s a busy, married mother of two boys—she homeschools and volunteers with their co-op, and serves on her church’s women’s ministry team as well as her neighborhood HOA. In her free time, she loves traveling, reading, cheering on her boys at flag football and swim meets, and playing with her dog Leo.