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The creators of The Bible Project have in-depth conversations about the Bible, theology, and history. A companion podcast to The Bible Project videos found on youtube.com/thebibleproject

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In the Beginning – John 1

10.25.2021

The apostle John is the most poetic of the Gospel storytellers, but what is he really communicating with his beautiful, imagery-laden language? Join Tim, Jon, and Carissa for a closer look at John 1 and discover how John incorporates elements ...

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10.25.2021 In the Beginning – John 1 The apostle John is the most poetic of the Gospel storytellers, but what is he really communicating with his beautiful, imagery-laden language? Join Tim, Jon, and Carissa for a closer look at John 1 and discover how John incorporates elements ...
10.18.2021 Literature for a Lifetime – Paradigm E6 What’s the ideal way to study the Bible? Is it 20 minutes of reading every morning or larger blocks of time throughout the week? In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and Carissa as they discuss what it means for the ...
10.11.2021 Who Is the Bible About? – Paradigm E5 Is the story of the Bible about humans or God? Because the Bible is about the Messiah—the God who became human—it’s about both God and humans. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa discuss how the story of the Bible ...
10.04.2021 How the New Testament Came To Be – Paradigm E4 At first glance, the New Testament can seem wildly different from the Old Testament––but is it? Jesus saw himself as the fulfillment of the Hebrew Scriptures and the climax of the story that began thousands of years before his birth. ...
09.27.2021 The Bible had Editors? – Paradigm E3 How can a collection of ancient manuscripts written by numerous people over thousands of years tell one unified story? In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa dive into how the Bible was written and how such a diverse collection of ...
09.20.2021 Who Wrote the Bible? – Paradigm E2 How does God work in the world and communicate with humanity? In this episode, Tim and Jon explore God’s relationship with his creation and the relationship between the Bible’s divine and human origins. They also discuss how God uses human ...
09.13.2021 How Do You Read the Bible? – Paradigm E1 Have you ever read the Bible and felt like you’re not “getting it” or that you’re not connecting with God? In this episode, Tim and Jon take a look at the (often unhelpful) paradigms through which we interact with Scripture. ...
09.06.2021 Hyperlinks and Patterns in Jonah – Jonah E3 What makes a person worthy to be chosen by God to do his work? In the story of the Bible, some of God’s choices seem obvious, people with lots of merit. Other times, his rationale is less clear to us––as ...
08.30.2021 Jonah's Literary Context – Jonah E2 The Hebrew Bible contains one story of human failure after another, leaving us with no doubt in our minds: humanity desperately needs a leader. In this episode, Tim walks us through the structure of the Hebrew Bible and how it ...
08.23.2021 Our Assumptions About Jonah – Jonah E1 A stubborn prophet, a wicked nation, a giant fish––the story of Jonah is frequently translated into the popular imagination through TV and movies. But what is it really about? In this episode, learn from Tim about where Jonah fits into ...
08.16.2021 The Most Quoted Verse in the Bible — Top 5: Re-Release E5 Does God hold children responsible for their parents’ sins? In the fifth installment of our most-listened-to podcast episodes, join Tim, Jon, and Carissa for a look at the most quoted verse in the Bible, Exodus 34:6-7, and find out why ...
08.09.2021 What Does the Word "Gospel" Mean — Top 5: Re-Release E4 The word “gospel” has acquired many meanings since the biblical authors first used it. What does it really mean? In the fourth of our five most-listened-to podcasts, Tim and N.T. Wright discuss the meaning of this important word in its ...
08.02.2021 The Restless Craving for Rest––Top 5: Re-Release E3 Earn it, lose it, take it, spend it, save it––we talk about time like currency. The Sabbath can be confusing to talk about, but it is God’s reminder to humanity that time is not a possession. In the third of ...
07.26.2021 Humans Are...Trees? — Top 5: Re-Release E2 Humans are like trees. While this thought might not have been at the top of your mind this week, it was a key idea for the biblical authors. In the second of our five most popular podcasts, explore the connection ...
07.19.2021 Intro to Biblical Law — Top 5: Re-Release E1 God’s law––it can be an intimidating topic. Why are there over 600 laws? What do we do with them? We’re re-releasing our five most popular podcasts, and the episode with the most listens is also the first one we ever ...
07.12.2021 Timelines, Dinosaurs, and the Purpose of Creation – Ancient Cosmology Q+R Are Genesis 1 and 2 literal? What’s up with the differing timelines in those chapters? Where are the dinosaurs in the Bible? How do you know what ancient Hebrew words really meant? In this episode, Tim and Jon tackle your ...
07.05.2021 The Genealogical Adam and Eve – Feat. Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass Did humans originate by intelligent design or the process of evolution? This question has been debated by the scientific community and readers of Genesis for almost 200 years. In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and special guest Dr. S. Joshua ...
06.28.2021 Even Chaos Praises God – Psalm 148 It’s easy to recognize the psalms as beautiful poems. But how do we understand their deeper meaning? How psalms are organized (both internally and within the book of Psalms) is just as significant to their meaning as the words themselves. ...
06.21.2021 Genesis 1-2: Origins or Identity? – Feat. Dr. John Walton How compatible is the Bible with science? And why does the creation story look different between Genesis 1 and 2? In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and special guest Dr. John Walton as they discuss these questions and the necessity ...
06.14.2021 Rivers Flowing Upward – Ancient Cosmology E5 What does it mean that the biblical authors expected the return of Eden? The prophets anticipated waters of life from God would do miraculous things like restore the barren Dead Sea region to its former lush state and unite all ...
06.07.2021 One Creation Story or Two? – Ancient Cosmology E4 Are there two creation stories in Genesis? How do Genesis 1 and 2 fit together and into the rest of the biblical story? In this episode, Tim and Jon explore these questions and the theme of water in the opening ...
05.31.2021 The Greatest Elohim – Ancient Cosmology E3 The biblical authors often use creation imagery that clearly didn’t come from Genesis 1. Did they borrow from the creation accounts of other cultures? In this episode, join Tim and Jon for a deep dive into Genesis 1:1-2 and discover ...
05.24.2021 Does the Bible Borrow from Other Creation Stories? – Ancient Cosmology E2 What is existence? What existed before humans did? Ancient people groups asked the same questions we do today, with totally different answers. In this episode, Tim and Jon survey the cosmologies of Israel’s neighbors, ancient Egypt, Canaan, and Babylon––people groups ...
05.17.2021 Genesis 1 and the Origins of the Universe – Ancient Cosmology E1 What does the Bible really say about the origins of the universe? The biblical authors had a completely different framework for this question than we do. When we expect the Bible to settle our debates, we close ourselves off from ...
05.10.2021 In the Beginning with Lady Wisdom – Proverbs 8 Who was at the beginning of the cosmos with God? God’s Spirit? God’s word? Or Lady Wisdom? Rich with creation narrative ties, the book of Proverbs contains important insights for how we understand God’s relationship to his creation and who ...
05.03.2021 Why Melchizedek Matters—Feat. Dr. Josh Mathews Of all the people in the Hebrew Bible, why is Melchizedek so crucial for understanding Jesus? In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and special guest Dr. Josh Mathews as they take a deep dive into the Old Testament, the book ...
04.26.2021 Jesus, Melchizedek, and the Priestly Line – Feat. the Rev. Dr. Amy Peeler Jesus is our priest, our atoning sacrifice––and our brother? In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and special guest the Rev. Amy Peeler, Ph.D., as they discuss the book of Hebrews and how the many characteristics of God found in this ...
04.19.2021 Mark of the Priest or Mark of the Beast? – Priest E8 Q+R Thanks to our audience for all your incredible questions! In this week’s episode, we tackle questions like: How could God break his covenant with the tribe of Levi? What’s the connection between the forehead markings of priests and followers of ...
04.12.2021 We Are the Royal Priesthood – Priest E7 After Jesus’ disciples receive the Holy Spirit, they become God’s temple and the physical embodiment of Jesus on earth. This has huge implications for our understanding of what it means to be the church today and live in unity. Dive ...
04.05.2021 The Priest of Heaven and Earth – Priest E6 What does it mean for Jesus to be humanity’s cosmic priest? It means he intercedes on behalf of humanity––and so much more! Through Jesus, God has forever included humanity into his own self. In this episode, join Tim and Jon ...
03.29.2021 The High Priest Showdown – Priest E5 Why were the Levitical priests always getting mad at Jesus? Jesus identified himself as another of God’s anointed priests––except he came in his own authority. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss how Jesus fulfills Moses’ prophet-priest role and the ...
03.22.2021 David, the Leaping Priest-King – Priest E4 What will God do with the continually failing Levitical priesthood? God announces that he will elect his own faithful priest from a household that can be counted on. In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they follow the royal ...
03.15.2021 Doomed to Fail? – Priest E3 The origins of Israel’s royal priesthood are anything but glamorous. From Moses rejecting God five times to Aaron creating an idol while God is instructing Moses about priests, the Levitical priesthood seems doomed from the start. In this episode, discover ...
03.08.2021 Who Was Melchizedek? – Priest E2 What do Abraham, Melchizedek, and David all have in common? They’re part of the unfolding theme of the royal priesthood in the Bible. In this week’s episode, join Tim and Jon as they explore how this theme is part of ...
03.01.2021 Priests of Eden – Priest E1 In the story of the Bible, all the main players are prophets, priests, or kings. While it might seem foreign to us today, those three roles are intimately connected to what it means to be people created in the image ...
02.22.2021 Babbling Babies Rule the World A coming king and a bunch of crying babies? Psalm 8 can seem kind of confusing. But when we look closer and understand its context, we can see that it’s actually a beautiful meditation on the image of God. Join ...
02.15.2021 Does the Church Supercede Israel? – Feat. Andrew Rillera How can the book of Ephesians contribute to conversations surrounding modern race and justice issues? Tim and Jon interview New Testament scholar Andrew Rillera and discuss Ephesians 2 and the unified, diverse family of God.
02.08.2021 Reading While Black – Feat. Dr. Esau McCaulley From biblical deconstruction to the responsibility of Jesus followers in government and social justice, we’re looking at what the Bible has to say about some of society’s biggest questions today. Join Tim and Jon as they interview New Testament scholar ...
02.01.2021 Why Do Cain's Descendants Show Up After the Flood? – Family of God E10 Q+R Thank you to our audience for your incredible questions. In this week’s episode, we tackle questions like, did Adam represent a male human? Where did Cain’s wife come from? And what is the relationship of the Church to Israel? Listen ...
01.25.2021 One Family Once More – Family of God E9 God’s plan has always been to bring all of humanity into one diverse and connected family. Jesus carried forward this mission in his teachings, calling God’s people to look past societal divisions and be unified in him. Join Tim and ...
01.18.2021 The Powerful and Not Powerful – Family of God E8 In the book of Romans, Paul talks about humanity being justified by faith, but what does this have to do with the family of God? In this episode, Tim and Jon look at Paul’s letter to the Romans and unpack ...
01.11.2021 Who's In? – Family of God E7 God wants people from all nations to be a part of his family, but Jesus’ mission was focused on Israel. So how did the Gospel message move out from Israel to the rest of the world? Join Tim and Jon ...
01.04.2021 Jesus and the Gentiles – Family of God E6 Who did Jesus come for? Throughout the Gospel accounts, Jesus is laser-focused on Israel. Yet his ministry and even his family tree include many non-Israelite people. In this week’s episode, join Tim and Jon for a look at the family ...
12.28.2020 BibleProject in 2020: Recap and What's Ahead In this special year-end episode, Tim and Jon reflect on 2020, share stories from our listeners, and look ahead to exciting projects coming out in 2021. Thanks for being a part of this with us!
12.21.2020 Sibling Rivalry and Biblical Election – Family of God E5 Why do God’s chosen people have just as many moral failings as anyone else in the Bible? In this week’s episode, Tim and Jon take a look at ancient sibling rivalries, divine election, and God’s determination to form a covenant ...
12.14.2020 Abraham, the Immigrant, and Circumcision – Family of God E4 What does divine election have to do with God’s blessing for all nations? In this week’s episode, we’re picking up the story of the family of God with Genesis 12-17, God’s calling of Abraham. Join Tim and Jon to see ...
12.07.2020 What’s So Bad about Babel? – Family of God E3 What was so bad about the Tower of Babel? In this episode, Tim and Jon examine the cycle of division within the human race in Genesis 1-11, the violence that occurs when humans unite apart from God, and God’s plan ...
11.30.2020 Our Collective Identity – Family of God E2 What is God’s picture of an ideal humanity? In this podcast episode, Tim and Jon look at Genesis 1-2 and talk about how God makes one humanity, divides them, and purposes for them to be one again. And this oneness ...
11.23.2020 God’s Global Family – Family of God E1 Jesus unites his followers across cultural and ethnic lines as members of his global family. But that doesn’t mean cultural differences disappear. In fact, Jesus resurrects and glorifies what is unique and beautiful about every culture. In this episode, listen ...
11.16.2020 Does God Punish Innocent People? – Character of God E14 Q+R #2 Sometimes the Bible seems to contradict itself––God is slow to anger, except for the times he appears to get mad quickly. The biblical authors don’t give us a systematic explanation, but they invite us to wrestle through our deepest questions ...

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In the Beginning – John 1

Literature for a Lifetime – Paradigm E6

Who Is the Bible About? – Paradigm E5

How the New Testament Came To Be – Paradigm E4

The Bible had Editors? – Paradigm E3

Who Wrote the Bible? – Paradigm E2

How Do You Read the Bible? – Paradigm E1

Hyperlinks and Patterns in Jonah – Jonah E3

Jonah's Literary Context – Jonah E2

Our Assumptions About Jonah – Jonah E1

The Most Quoted Verse in the Bible — Top 5: Re-Release E5

What Does the Word "Gospel" Mean — Top 5: Re-Release E4

The Restless Craving for Rest––Top 5: Re-Release E3

Humans Are...Trees? — Top 5: Re-Release E2

Intro to Biblical Law — Top 5: Re-Release E1

Timelines, Dinosaurs, and the Purpose of Creation – Ancient Cosmology Q+R

The Genealogical Adam and Eve – Feat. Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass

Even Chaos Praises God – Psalm 148

Genesis 1-2: Origins or Identity? – Feat. Dr. John Walton

Rivers Flowing Upward – Ancient Cosmology E5

One Creation Story or Two? – Ancient Cosmology E4

The Greatest Elohim – Ancient Cosmology E3

Does the Bible Borrow from Other Creation Stories? – Ancient Cosmology E2

Genesis 1 and the Origins of the Universe – Ancient Cosmology E1

In the Beginning with Lady Wisdom – Proverbs 8

Why Melchizedek Matters—Feat. Dr. Josh Mathews

Jesus, Melchizedek, and the Priestly Line – Feat. the Rev. Dr. Amy Peeler

Mark of the Priest or Mark of the Beast? – Priest E8 Q+R

We Are the Royal Priesthood – Priest E7

The Priest of Heaven and Earth – Priest E6

The High Priest Showdown – Priest E5

David, the Leaping Priest-King – Priest E4

Doomed to Fail? – Priest E3

Who Was Melchizedek? – Priest E2

Priests of Eden – Priest E1

Babbling Babies Rule the World

Does the Church Supercede Israel? – Feat. Andrew Rillera

Reading While Black – Feat. Dr. Esau McCaulley

Why Do Cain's Descendants Show Up After the Flood? – Family of God E10 Q+R

One Family Once More – Family of God E9

The Powerful and Not Powerful – Family of God E8

Who's In? – Family of God E7

Jesus and the Gentiles – Family of God E6

BibleProject in 2020: Recap and What's Ahead

Sibling Rivalry and Biblical Election – Family of God E5

Abraham, the Immigrant, and Circumcision – Family of God E4

What’s So Bad about Babel? – Family of God E3

Our Collective Identity – Family of God E2

God’s Global Family – Family of God E1

Does God Punish Innocent People? – Character of God E14 Q+R #2

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