About The Bible for the Broken

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The Bible for the Broken is a free, daily Bible study designed for people who are spiritually, emotionally, or physically exhausted—those grieving, chronically ill, disappointed with God, or struggling to hold onto faith through hardship.

Each day includes:

A short Scripture passage with pastoral reflection
Gentle journaling prompts with “escape hatches” for hard days
A 15-minute companion podcast episode
One small, achievable action or attitude to carry forward

We walk chronologically through the entire Bible (Genesis to Revelation), meeting you wherever you are—with permission to struggle and an invitation toward hope.

Who We Are

Steve Traylor (M.Div., D.Min.) served in pastoral ministry for 42 years before retiring in 2024. He brings decades of walking with broken people through Scripture’s hardest passages.

Pam Traylor is a Bible teacher, writer, and former children’s minister, worship leader and campus minister with 35 years of ministry experience. She writes from personal experience with chronic illness, grief, and the long seasons when God feels absent.

Together, we created this study because we've seen too many people drift away from Scripture and community—not because they stopped believing in God, but because they couldn't keep up with the expectations of "thriving" Christianity.

This study is for survivors, not superstars.

Our Theology

We are committed to the authority of Scripture, the gospel of grace, and the sufficiency of Christ. We follow a “Mere Christianity” approach—uniting around gospel essentials while avoiding divisive secondary issues.

For a fuller picture of what we believe, read our full theological statement here.

Why It’s Free

This is ministry, not a business. We will never add paywalls, premium tiers, or donation requests. The gospel is free. This study is free. Forever.

If this helps you, share it with someone else who’s barely hanging on. That’s all we ask.

Publisher & Legal Information

The Bible for the Broken is published by Aurion Press LLC.
Steve and Pam Traylor, editors.

Important: This publication is offered for spiritual encouragement and biblical reflection. It is not a substitute for professional counseling, medical care, or pastoral oversight. For our full disclaimer and crisis resources, click here.

If You’re in Crisis

If you are experiencing severe emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or a mental health emergency, please seek immediate help:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 (call or text, 24/7)
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 (mental health/substance abuse, 24/7)

If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

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The Bible for the Broken is a free daily Bible study for the weary, wounded, and the becoming-whole—honest theology and gentle hope, one day at a time.