In this one-on-one episode, J.R. Pittman challenges listeners to pick up their Bibles and revisit "Book 1: Women Are Not the Villains" with fresh eyes and an open mind. He dives into difficult questions that have been avoided for 2,000 years, specifically asking why an all-knowing, all-loving God would plant a tempting tree in the middle of the Garden of Eden and allow Satan to approach Adam and Eve. Join the mission for civility and new thinking by visiting 25millionbacktothebible.com, and prepare for the upcoming releases of Book 2 and beyond.

In this Book 1 Discussion Group session, JR Pittman tackles the often-misunderstood dynamics of the Garden of Eden and challenges the narrative that women are the villains of the story. Starting with a powerful lesson on human civility from the town of Gander, Canada, during the events of 9/11, the conversation shifts to how we read the story of Adam and Eve.

Was Eve really the "weak link"? Or did the serpent intentionally target the strongest bond in all of creation—the newly established marriage?. Join the 25 Million Back to the Bible mission as we reexamine Genesis 2:24, what it actually means for a man to "leave and cleave," and why guarding your closest relationships matters today.

Host J.R. Pittman challenges traditional biblical narratives by arguing that Eve was humanity's first victim of deception rather than the rebellious mastermind of its downfall.

• The Core Mission: Pittman outlines a primary goal to bring 25 million people back to the Bible to foster a baseline of societal civility.
• Re-evaluating Eve: The episode re-examines Genesis 3, emphasizing that the serpent specifically targeted Eve to break the strongest bond in creation—the connection between man and woman.
• Personal Accountability: While Eve was deceived, Pittman stresses that she still faced accountability for her actions, highlighting the importance of owning personal choices without shifting blame.
• Community Action: Listeners are encouraged to join weekly discussion groups, form Bible study teams, and actively participate in driving the 25-million-person goal.

In this episode of J.R. Pittman One-on-One, J.R. responds directly to questions from readers of Women Are Not the Villains, Book One of the Rethinking Scriptures series.

Was Eve truly equal to Adam? How can we acknowledge that she was deceived without removing her personal responsibility? Why has history placed more blame on Eve, and why does Adam appear to escape the same level of scrutiny?

J.R. examines what the biblical text actually says about Eve, accountability, equality, and Adam’s silence. He also shares updates on the upcoming books in the series, encourages listeners to begin their own discussion groups, and continues the mission of bringing 25 million people back to the Bible.

Submit questions and discussion-group responses to [email protected] and learn more at jrpittman.com

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the J.R. Pittman Discussion Group. In this candid solo session, J.R. steps to the microphone without a filter to answer the most pressing questions from his readers: Who is he, why did he write this 13-book series without any formal biblical training, and what is his ultimate purpose?

Driven by a deep concern for a world losing its compassion, J.R. shares the touching story of his father's unconditional love and how that powerful earthly example opened the door to a deeper relationship with God. This episode explores the core theme of his newly released first book, Women Are Not the Villains, exploring how our closest relationships can be tested.

Ultimately, J.R. reveals his ambitious goal: to inspire 25 million people to pick up their Bibles, start community discussions, and ignite a grassroots movement to bring civility back to society.