In this episode of The Bible Unbranded, we talk about the one main message that we believe the whole Bible is communicating: God wants to be known by us. Two biblical scholars discuss why this is the most important message and how it changes our experience of reading the Bible.

In this episode of The Bible Unbranded, we talk about the one main message that we believe the whole Bible is communicating: God wants to be known by us. Two biblical scholars discuss why this is the most important message and how it changes our experience of reading the Bible.

S1E3: What Is the Bible Really About?

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hosts Becky Josberger and Renee Duffy are <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">passionate about the Old Testament and committed to helping others read it for themselves. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Shaped by their life and work in Portland, they approach the Old Testament with care, compassion, and courage&mdash;cutting through clich&eacute;s and church baggage to help listeners see the text with fresh eyes. Scholars, teachers, and friends, Becky brings creative energy and sharp insight, and Renee adds grounding clarity and thoughtful engagement. Their conversations spark both curiosity and understanding, inviting listeners into the text in ways that are both fresh and deeply rooted.
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Becky studied under some of the leading figures in biblical studies, and her teaching reflects the depth of that legacy. Renee, a doctoral student and former college professor, brings the perspective of a scholar actively engaged in research on biblical narrative and identity, marked by thoughtful engagement with the text. Together they weave academic depth with curiosity, respect for diverse voices, and a desire to let Scripture speak for itself.

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Hosts Becky Josberger and Renee Duffy are passionate about the Old Testament and committed to helping others read it for themselves. Shaped by their life and work in Portland, they approach the Old Testament with care, compassion, and courage—cutting through clichés and church baggage to help listeners see the text with fresh eyes. Scholars, teachers, and friends, Becky brings creative energy and sharp insight, and Renee adds grounding clarity and thoughtful engagement. Their conversations spark both curiosity and understanding, inviting listeners into the text in ways that are both fresh and deeply rooted. Becky studied under some of the leading figures in biblical studies, and her teaching reflects the depth of that legacy. Renee, a doctoral student and former college professor, brings the perspective of a scholar actively engaged in research on biblical narrative and identity, marked by thoughtful engagement with the text. Together they weave academic depth with curiosity, respect for diverse voices, and a desire to let Scripture speak for itself.

Hosts Becky Josberger and Renee Duffy are passionate about the Old Testament and committed to helping others read it for themselves. Shaped by their life and work in Portland, they approach the Old Testament with care, compassion, and courage—cutting through clichés and church baggage to help listeners see the text with fresh eyes. Scholars, teachers, and friends, Becky brings creative energy and sharp insight, and Renee adds grounding clarity and thoughtful engagement. Their conversations spark both curiosity and understanding, inviting listeners into the text in ways that are both fresh and deeply rooted.
Becky studied under some of the leading figures in biblical studies, and her teaching reflects the depth of that legacy. Renee, a doctoral student and former college professor, brings the perspective of a scholar actively engaged in research on biblical narrative and identity, marked by thoughtful engagement with the text. Together they weave academic depth with curiosity, respect for diverse voices, and a desire to let Scripture speak for itself.

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