The Bible For Normal People

By Peter Enns and Jared ByasReligion & Spirituality Christianity

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October 21, 2019 Episode 104: Jeff Chu - Grief As A Biblical Practice
This week’s guest is Jeff Chu—author, journalist, advocate, co-creator of Evolving Faith—and our topic is grief, a universal experience that is often difficult to talk about it. We experience grief when confronted with death, of course, but grief is also a presence whenever we go through changes and upheavals in life where we mourn the past as we face an uncertain future. Show Notes →

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53 min
October 14, 2019 Episode 103: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins Exodus (Part 5)
Pete continues his award-winning, mind-bending—almost surreal—series on the book of Exodus. In this episode he looks the laws in chapters 20-24, namely the 10 Commandments and the so-called “Book of the Covenant.” What were these laws about back in the day and what do we do with them now? Show Notes →

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45 min
October 07, 2019 Episode 102: Jonathan Martin - Pentecostalism as Mysticism
In this episode of The Bible for Normal People Podcast, Pete and Jared talk with Jonathan Martin about the beauty of Pentecostalism, the value of being taught to listen to the Holy Spirit from a young age, and the importance of experiencing other Christian traditions. Show Notes →

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50 min
September 30, 2019 Episode 101: Andrew Perriman - Does the New Testament Predict the Future?
In this episode of The Bible for Normal People Podcast, Pete and Jared talk with Andrew Perriman about the eschatology found in the Bible and how history helps us understand these apocalyptic texts. Show Notes →

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58 min
September 23, 2019 Episode 100: Pete & Jared on Genesis
In this episode of The Bible for Normal People Podcast, Pete and Jared talk about the themes in their newly upgraded book: Genesis for Normal People! They give us a taste of the multifaceted nature of Genesis. Show Notes →

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52 min
September 16, 2019 Episode 99: Jennifer Knust - The Bible As A Living Document
This week Pete & Jared talk with Jennifer Knust. Show Notes →

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53 min
September 09, 2019 Episode 98: Pete Holmes - Pete Holmes Talks About Comedy, Sex, & God
In this episode of The Bible for Normal People Podcast, actor, comedian, and enlightened guru Pete Holmes joins Pete & Jared to talk about his interesting journey of faith and the importance of moving from reading the Bible with your head to reading it with your heart. Show Notes →

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1 hr
September 02, 2019 Episode 97: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins Exodus: Part 4
In this episode, Pete continues his deep dive into the book of Exodus covering chapters 14-19: the departure from Egypt and three-month journey to Mt. Sinai. Show Notes →

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1 hr
August 26, 2019 Episode 96: Jared Byas - Christian Ethics
In this episode of The Bible for Normal People Podcast, Jared responds to Skillet lead singer, John Copper, and his public statement, "What in God's Name is Happening in Christianity?" Jared unpacks Christian ethics and the origins of our collective concept of right and wrong. Show Notes →

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35 min
August 12, 2019 Episode 95: Cheryl Bridges Johns - The Bible & Women’s Spirituality
In this episode of The Bible for Normal People Podcast, Pete and Jared talk with theologian and professor Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns about how feminism has changed over the years and the importance of both being rooted in your own traditions and staying open to "the other." Show Notes →

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51 min