The Bible For Normal People

By Peter Enns and Jared ByasReligion & Spirituality Christianity

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April 20, 2023 [Faith] Episode 11: Rainn Wilson - Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution
In this very special episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Jared are graced by the presence and wisdom of Rainn Wilson, whose new book Soul Boom prescribes a spiritual revolution to treat our self-destruction, emboldening us to move toward a better version of ourselves for the sake of the earth and each other.
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1 hr 1 min
April 17, 2023 [Bible] Episode 241: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins 1 Samuel
Murderous kings, political turmoil, and charismatic shepherds—oh my! In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete outlines the thematic underpinnings, historical context, and biblical scholarship surrounding the book of 1 Samuel.
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59 min
April 13, 2023 [Faith] Episode 10: D. Danyelle Thomas - Decolonizing Our Faith
In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Jared talk with D. Danyelle Thomas about how decolonizing Christianity is an act of love toward marginalized communities, and why deconstruction doesn’t go far enough in forming a truly inclusive faith.
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52 min
April 10, 2023 [Bible] Episode 240: Dan McClellan - Why God Is Like a Hotdog
In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Jared and Pete talk with Dan McClellan about divine agency in early Israelite thought, and how cognitive linguistics helps us to make sense of the complications that arise from trying to neatly categorize deity vs. non-deity in Scripture.
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43 min
April 06, 2023 [Faith] Episode 9: Jared Byas - The Genesis of Jared Byas
In this episode of Faith for Normal People, our beloved co-host Jared Byas bestows upon us the rare gift of vulnerability as he shares his own story of shifting faith through childhood and young adulthood, leading to the birth of The Bible for Normal People.
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39 min
April 03, 2023 [Bible] Episode 239: Cameron B. R. Howard - How Is the Bible Authoritative?
What does it mean for the Bible to be authoritative? In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Cameron B. R. Howard joins Pete and Jared to discuss how tradition has impacted the idea of authority of the biblical text, and how reading the Bible as a collection of multi-vocal testimonies can inspire a new outlook on its authority.
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45 min
March 30, 2023 [Faith] Episode 8: Joseph Henrich - Is Christianity Weird?
Cultural anthropologist Joseph Henrich joins Pete and Jared in this episode of Faith for Normal People to explain how the unique psychology of modern Western society was shaped by particular rules about family structure and marriage practices, often forced by religious institutions.
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56 min
March 27, 2023 [Bible] Episode 238: Josh James - Psalms Isn't What You Think It Is
In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared are joined by Josh James to embark on an adventure through the Book of Psalms, unpacking the biblical scholarship surrounding this beloved, strange, ancient collection of poetry we so often take at face value—missing the true diversity in authorship and message.
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49 min
March 23, 2023 [Faith] Episode 7: Robin Parry - The Historical Roots of Christian Universalism
In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete hosts a conversation with Robin Parry about the historical roots, biblical references, and common misunderstandings related to universal salvation in the Christian tradition—as well as the hope it might offer as part of God’s cosmic plan.
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46 min
March 20, 2023 [Bible] Episode 237: Sam Boyd - What the Tower of Babel Is Really About
In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Sam Boyd joins Pete and Jared to uncover the misconceptions which are often read into the Tower of Babel story and get to the heart of the political and cultural implications of the narrative.
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44 min