Listening Religiously

By Prof-Jeff and Bedroth

A professor hangs out with his best friend and gets way too intense about the comparative study of religion. Listener discretion is advised.

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Listening Religiously episodes:

July 12, 2026 The End of Genesis (S2E13, Gen. 46-50)
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BGMania B-Sides Crossover Episode on The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth:
https://bgmania.podbean.com/e/bgmania-b-sides-the-binding-of-isaac-rebirth/
DISCLAIMER:
We are not biblical scholars. Listeners are encouraged to double check our research, seek out reputable academic sources, and exercise critical thought at all times.
FREE RESOURCES
The NRSVUE translation at Bible Gateway:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201&version=NRSVUE
Christine Hayes’s YaleCourses series, Introduction to the Old Testament:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNeyuvTEbD-Ei0JdMUujXfyWi
ReligionForBreakfast (Andrew Henry) on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ReligionForBreakfast
Dan McClellan on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Adele Berlin and Marc Zvi Brettler et al, The Jewish Study Bible.
Michael D. Coogan et al, The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha: New Revised Standard Version.
John J. Collins, Introduction to the Hebrew Bible.
Christine Hayes, Introduction to the Bible.
Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler, The Bible With and Without Jesus.
Dan McClellan, The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture’s Most Controversial Issues.
Society of Biblical Literature, The SBL Study Bible.
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Subscribe to our Substack at:
listeningreligiously.substack.com
Or shoot us an email at:
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Check out BGMania: A Videogame Music Podcast
https://bgmania.podbean.com/
Theme Song: Bedtime After A Coffee
Composer: Barradeen (Argentina)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTggY6U7d6XVre774B1_qg
License: Free To Use Music powered by BreakingCopyright:
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July 12, 2026 Joseph (S2E12, Gen. 37-45)
BGMania B-Sides Crossover Episode on The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth:
https://bgmania.podbean.com/e/bgmania-b-sides-the-binding-of-isaac-rebirth/
DISCLAIMER:
We are not biblical scholars. Listeners are encouraged to double check our research, seek out reputable academic sources, and exercise critical thought at all times.
FREE RESOURCES
The NRSVUE translation at Bible Gateway:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201&version=NRSVUE
Christine Hayes’s YaleCourses series, Introduction to the Old Testament:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNeyuvTEbD-Ei0JdMUujXfyWi
ReligionForBreakfast (Andrew Henry) on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ReligionForBreakfast
Dan McClellan on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Adele Berlin and Marc Zvi Brettler et al, The Jewish Study Bible.
Michael D. Coogan et al, The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha: New Revised Standard Version.
John J. Collins, Introduction to the Hebrew Bible.
Christine Hayes, Introduction to the Bible.
Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler, The Bible With and Without Jesus.
Dan McClellan, The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture’s Most Controversial Issues.
Society of Biblical Literature, The SBL Study Bible.
*******
Subscribe to our Substack at:
listeningreligiously.substack.com
Or shoot us an email at:
[email protected]
Check out BGMania: A Videogame Music Podcast
https://bgmania.podbean.com/
Theme Song: Bedtime After A Coffee
Composer: Barradeen (Argentina)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTggY6U7d6XVre774B1_qg
License: Free To Use Music powered by BreakingCopyright:
https://breakingcopyright.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit listeningreligiously.substack.com
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1h 31min
June 21, 2026 Israel (S2E11, Gen. 28-36)
DISCLAIMER:
We are not biblical scholars. Listeners are encouraged to double check our research, seek out reputable academic sources, and exercise critical thought at all times.
FREE RESOURCES
The NRSVUE translation at Bible Gateway:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201&version=NRSVUE
Christine Hayes’s YaleCourses series, Introduction to the Old Testament:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNeyuvTEbD-Ei0JdMUujXfyWi
ReligionForBreakfast (Andrew Henry) on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ReligionForBreakfast
Dan McClellan on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Adele Berlin and Marc Zvi Brettler et al, The Jewish Study Bible.
Michael D. Coogan et al, The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha: New Revised Standard Version.
John J. Collins, Introduction to the Hebrew Bible.
Christine Hayes, Introduction to the Bible.
Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler, The Bible With and Without Jesus.
Dan McClellan, The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture’s Most Controversial Issues.
Society of Biblical Literature, The SBL Study Bible.
*******
Subscribe to our Substack at:
listeningreligiously.substack.com
Or shoot us an email at:
[email protected]
Check out BGMania: A Videogame Music Podcast
https://bgmania.podbean.com/
Theme Song: Bedtime After A Coffee
Composer: Barradeen (Argentina)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTggY6U7d6XVre774B1_qg
License: Free To Use Music powered by BreakingCopyright:
https://breakingcopyright.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit listeningreligiously.substack.com
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1h 57min
June 14, 2026 Rebekah (S2E10, Gen. 23-27)
DISCLAIMER:
We are not biblical scholars. Listeners are encouraged to double check our research, seek out reputable academic sources, and exercise critical thought at all times.
FREE RESOURCES
The NRSVUE translation at Bible Gateway:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201&version=NRSVUE
Christine Hayes’s YaleCourses series, Introduction to the Old Testament:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNeyuvTEbD-Ei0JdMUujXfyWi
ReligionForBreakfast (Andrew Henry) on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ReligionForBreakfast
Dan McClellan on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Adele Berlin and Marc Zvi Brettler et al, The Jewish Study Bible.
Michael D. Coogan et al, The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha: New Revised Standard Version.
John J. Collins, Introduction to the Hebrew Bible.
Christine Hayes, Introduction to the Bible.
Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler, The Bible With and Without Jesus.
Dan McClellan, The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture’s Most Controversial Issues.
Society of Biblical Literature, The SBL Study Bible.
*******
Subscribe to our Substack at:
listeningreligiously.substack.com
Or shoot us an email at:
[email protected]
Check out BGMania: A Videogame Music Podcast
https://bgmania.podbean.com/
Theme Song: Bedtime After A Coffee
Composer: Barradeen (Argentina)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTggY6U7d6XVre774B1_qg
License: Free To Use Music powered by BreakingCopyright:
https://breakingcopyright.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit listeningreligiously.substack.com
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1h 42min
May 31, 2026 Isaac (S2E9, Gen. 20-22)
“The Sacrifice of Isaac” by Caravaggio (1603)
DAN MCCLELLAN ON MOLECH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiPaVeOSSW4
DISCLAIMER:
We are not biblical scholars. Listeners are encouraged to double check our research, seek out reputable academic sources, and exercise critical thought at all times.
FREE RESOURCES
The NRSVUE translation at Bible Gateway:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201&version=NRSVUE
Christine Hayes’s YaleCourses series, Introduction to the Old Testament:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNeyuvTEbD-Ei0JdMUujXfyWi
ReligionForBreakfast (Andrew Henry) on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ReligionForBreakfast
Dan McClellan on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Adele Berlin and Marc Zvi Brettler et al, The Jewish Study Bible.
Michael D. Coogan et al, The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha: New Revised Standard Version.
John J. Collins, Introduction to the Hebrew Bible.
Christine Hayes, Introduction to the Bible.
Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler, The Bible With and Without Jesus.
Dan McClellan, The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture’s Most Controversial Issues.
Society of Biblical Literature, The SBL Study Bible.
*******
Subscribe to our Substack at:
listeningreligiously.substack.com
Or shoot us an email at:
[email protected]
Check out BGMania: A Videogame Music Podcast
https://bgmania.podbean.com/
Theme Song: Bedtime After A Coffee
Composer: Barradeen (Argentina)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTggY6U7d6XVre774B1_qg
License: Free To Use Music powered by BreakingCopyright:
https://breakingcopyright.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit listeningreligiously.substack.com
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1h 48min
May 10, 2026 Sodom (S2E8, Gen. 15-19)
DISCLAIMER:
We are not biblical scholars. Listeners are encouraged to double check our research, seek out reputable academic sources, and exercise critical thought at all times.
FREE RESOURCES
The NRSVUE translation at Bible Gateway:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201&version=NRSVUE
Christine Hayes’s YaleCourses series, Introduction to the Old Testament:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNeyuvTEbD-Ei0JdMUujXfyWi
ReligionForBreakfast (Andrew Henry) on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ReligionForBreakfast
Dan McClellan on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Adele Berlin and Marc Zvi Brettler et al, The Jewish Study Bible.
Michael D. Coogan et al, The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha: New Revised Standard Version.
John J. Collins, Introduction to the Hebrew Bible.
Christine Hayes, Introduction to the Bible.
Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler, The Bible With and Without Jesus.
Dan McClellan, The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture’s Most Controversial Issues.
Society of Biblical Literature, The SBL Study Bible.
*******
Subscribe to our Substack at:
listeningreligiously.substack.com
Or shoot us an email at:
[email protected]
Check out BGMania: A Videogame Music Podcast
https://bgmania.podbean.com/
Theme Song: Bedtime After A Coffee
Composer: Barradeen (Argentina)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTggY6U7d6XVre774B1_qg
License: Free To Use Music powered by BreakingCopyright:
https://breakingcopyright.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit listeningreligiously.substack.com
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1h 45min
April 26, 2026 Melchizedek (S2E7, Gen. 12-14)
Illustration by James Tissot (1836-1902).
Religionforbreakfast video on Melchizedek:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEruf1XhdpA
DISCLAIMER:
We are not biblical scholars. Listeners are encouraged to double check our research, seek out reputable academic sources, and exercise critical thought at all times.
FREE RESOURCES
The NRSVUE translation at Bible Gateway:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201&version=NRSVUE
Christine Hayes’s YaleCourses series, Introduction to the Old Testament:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNeyuvTEbD-Ei0JdMUujXfyWi
ReligionForBreakfast (Andrew Henry) on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ReligionForBreakfast
Dan McClellan on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Adele Berlin and Marc Zvi Brettler et al, The Jewish Study Bible.
Michael D. Coogan et al, The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha: New Revised Standard Version.
John J. Collins, Introduction to the Hebrew Bible.
Christine Hayes, Introduction to the Bible.
Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler, The Bible With and Without Jesus.
Dan McClellan, The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture’s Most Controversial Issues.
Society of Biblical Literature, The SBL Study Bible.
*******
Subscribe to our Substack at:
listeningreligiously.substack.com
Or shoot us an email at:
[email protected]
Check out BGMania: A Videogame Music Podcast
https://bgmania.podbean.com/
Theme Song: Bedtime After A Coffee
Composer: Barradeen (Argentina)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTggY6U7d6XVre774B1_qg
License: Free To Use Music powered by BreakingCopyright:
https://breakingcopyright.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit listeningreligiously.substack.com
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1h 20min
March 29, 2026 Ham (S2E6, Gen. 9-11)
DISCLAIMER:
We are not biblical scholars. Listeners are encouraged to double check our research, seek out reputable academic sources, and exercise critical thought at all times.
FREE RESOURCES
Dan McClellan on the Tower of Babel:
https://youtube.com/shorts/zz4a5aVD9x4?si=XK0tiJsqKI191lxq
The NRSVUE translation at Bible Gateway:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201&version=NRSVUE
Christine Hayes’s YaleCourses series, Introduction to the Old Testament:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNeyuvTEbD-Ei0JdMUujXfyWi
ReligionForBreakfast (Andrew Henry) on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ReligionForBreakfast
Dan McClellan on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Adele Berlin and Marc Zvi Brettler et al, The Jewish Study Bible.
Michael D. Coogan et al, The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha: New Revised Standard Version.
John J. Collins, Introduction to the Hebrew Bible.
Christine Hayes, Introduction to the Bible.
Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler, The Bible With and Without Jesus.
Dan McClellan, The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture’s Most Controversial Issues.
Society of Biblical Literature, The SBL Study Bible.
*******
Subscribe to our Substack at:
listeningreligiously.substack.com
Or shoot us an email at:
[email protected]
Check out BGMania: A Videogame Music Podcast
https://bgmania.podbean.com/
Theme Song: Bedtime After A Coffee
Composer: Barradeen (Argentina)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTggY6U7d6XVre774B1_qg
License: Free To Use Music powered by BreakingCopyright:
https://breakingcopyright.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit listeningreligiously.substack.com
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1h 28min
March 22, 2026 Noah (S2E5, Gen. 6-9)
DISCLAIMER:
We are not biblical scholars. Listeners are encouraged to double check our research, seek out reputable academic sources, and exercise critical thought at all times.
FREE RESOURCES
The NRSVUE translation at Bible Gateway:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201&version=NRSVUE
Christine Hayes’s YaleCourses series, Introduction to the Old Testament:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNeyuvTEbD-Ei0JdMUujXfyWi
ReligionForBreakfast (Andrew Henry) on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ReligionForBreakfast
Dan McClellan on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Adele Berlin and Marc Zvi Brettler et al, The Jewish Study Bible.
Michael D. Coogan et al, The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha: New Revised Standard Version.
John J. Collins, Introduction to the Hebrew Bible.
Christine Hayes, Introduction to the Bible.
Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler, The Bible With and Without Jesus.
Dan McClellan, The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture’s Most Controversial Issues.
Society of Biblical Literature, The SBL Study Bible.
*******
Subscribe to our Substack at:
listeningreligiously.substack.com
Or shoot us an email at:
[email protected]
Check out BGMania: A Videogame Music Podcast
https://bgmania.podbean.com/
Theme Song: Bedtime After A Coffee
Composer: Barradeen (Argentina)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTggY6U7d6XVre774B1_qg
License: Free To Use Music powered by BreakingCopyright:
https://breakingcopyright.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit listeningreligiously.substack.com
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1h 24min
March 15, 2026 Cain (S2E4, Gen. 4-5)
DISCLAIMER:
We are not biblical scholars. Listeners are encouraged to double check our research, seek out reputable academic sources, and to exercise critical thought at all times.
FREE RESOURCES
The NRSVUE translation at Bible Gateway:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201&version=NRSVUE
Christine Hayes’s YaleCourses series, Introduction to the Old Testament:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNeyuvTEbD-Ei0JdMUujXfyWi
ReligionForBreakfast (Andrew Henry) on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ReligionForBreakfast
Dan McClellan on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Adele Berlin and Marc Zvi Brettler et al, The Jewish Study Bible.
Michael D. Coogan et al, The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha: New Revised Standard Version.
John J. Collins, Introduction to the Hebrew Bible.
Christine Hayes, Introduction to the Bible.
Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler, The Bible With and Without Jesus.
Dan McClellan, The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture’s Most Controversial Issues.
Society of Biblical Literature, The SBL Study Bible.
*******
Subscribe to our Substack at:
listeningreligiously.substack.com
Or shoot us an email at:
[email protected]
Check out BGMania: A Videogame Music Podcast
https://bgmania.podbean.com/
Theme Song: Bedtime After A Coffee
Composer: Barradeen (Argentina)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTggY6U7d6XVre774B1_qg
License: Free To Use Music powered by BreakingCopyright:
https://breakingcopyright.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit listeningreligiously.substack.com
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1h 18min

FAQs about Listening Religiously:

How many episodes does Listening Religiously have?

The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.