Charlie – I too know lots of women who get a lot out of Beth Moore. I've done one of her studies and have read bits of others. I have a few different reasons why I don't really like her stuff.
1. On a really basic level – I don't buy into dispensational theology nor do I read the KJV bible. Much of her theology is rooted in that dispensational assumption and in a group setting one kinda has to go along with that. She admits that she knows other approaches exist, but that she expects this theology to be assumed for her studies to work. Those assumptions aren't exactly up for debate in women's small group times. And her method of study is to do word studies in English – KJV english. She makes theological assumptions based on these words (hey look the same english word was used in these two verses, let's connect the two…) and that really bugs me because it seems false and forced.
2. Her approach is emotional not intellectual. I know that that is what a lot of women want, but reading the bible just to get my feelings in order is a tad shallow in my book. The bible isn't all about me – how I can break free or make a place in my heart for God or face my personal Babylon… To me that cheapens the bible.
3. She takes Bible verses way out of context. The study I did was a study of the tabernacle as an example of how women can connect to God. Never was it mentioned that women weren't even allowed in the tabernacle. But I was told that since the Psalmist speaks of praying early in the morning that means that God hears our prayers the best during the early morning hours so I'd better not ever sleep in. History and cultural context of scripture was ignored in favor is feel-good self-help spirituality. I find that nauseating.
4. I hate fill-in-the-blank bible studies. using one particular translation of the Bible, I fill in the one correct answer into the blank. In my small group I share that one correct answer or get ridiculed if I try to go deeper or challenge the assumptions present. It is mindless busy work imho not true study of the bible.

but like I said, a lot of women love it…

Stumbled onto your post sorta third hand and a bit of a different take .I am from an older generation- probably your parents age group . I grew up in a fundamental background and was exposed to much of the claptrap one of your comments mentioned .However, my comment centers elsewhere. My wife is currently in a Beth Moore study along with her younger sister and both are profiting . Just a bit curious about your view there .

the exception here would be if kids ask questions themselves. i think, if a kid asks, they should be given an answer. but i'm ok with reading noah and the flood as a tragic and hopeful story without having to address complexities that a 4 year old brain isn't ready for.

But MOST of all, I like that the characters are NOT all WHITE! Jesus has brown skin; his hair is dissheveled. Thank God for good artwork.

My daughter, who's fully in a Disney Princess mode now, spent a few weeks in a row requesting the story of Rachel and Leah, and we had some very fruitful discussions about the nature of God's love and of beauty.