The Critical Levitical Podcast

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On the Critical Levitical podcast, we talk about the good, the bad, and the heresy in what we see in our ministries, the people we interact with, and the great theological proving ground of the int

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May 03, 2025What is the Best Bible Translation?
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Let's take a deep dive into Bible translations!

In this episode of Critical Levitical, we cover everything from our morning coffee routines to some of the deepest theological topics—like why Sabbath rest matters, how to choose a Bible translation, and the unexpected ways culture shapes how we read Scripture. Whether you're a new believer or a long-time Bible nerd, there’s something here for you.

What We Talk About:
Why we’re not morning people (until the coffee kicks in)
The spiritual and practical importance of Sabbath
A surprising stat: Sabbath keepers live 11 years longer
How coffee led us into a conversation about awe and wonder
The difference between word-for-word, thought-for-thought, and paraphrase Bible translations
Are red-letter Bibles helpful or misleading?
Kids and the Bible: teaching truth vs. technical detail
The Message Bible: When is it useful—and when is it not?
Bible dramatizations like The Chosen—good supplement or potential distraction?
Each of us mainly use CSB, but we dabble in many other translations. One great thing to remember is that we have an amazing variety of English interpretations of Scripture, and that's a good thing. But at the same time, we should be thoughtful and careful about what translations we use and why.

Resources Mentioned:
NLT Chronological Study Bible: https://amzn.to/3F0ER6e
The Biggest Story Bible Storybook by Kevin DeYoung: https://amzn.to/4iOaqy6
The Jesus Storybook Bible: https://amzn.to/4jYstCD
Long Story Short: https://amzn.to/44EMOZB
She Reads Truth / He Reads Truth CSB Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jA4z0v
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April 25, 2025 Can the Bible Be an Idol?
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Last week, we talked about the KJV Only movement—the good, the bad, and the ugly.
This week, we pivot to the most extreme forms of the movement, exploring the question: what happens when we idolize the Bible? Is it even possible to idolize something that is altogether holy in and of itself?
How can we do a better job of taking the Bible at its own word and on its own terms, rather than forcing the Bible to comply with our definition of what the Bible can be? How can we make sure that the gospel is pre-eminent, even above our own approach to Scripture (as controversial as that may sound). We'll talk about all this and more as we unpack our own journeys through how to engage with Scripture honestly and with integrity.
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45min
April 18, 2025 Is the King James Version the Only True Bible?
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Is the King James Bible the only true English Bible? Which English translation is the one you should be reading? How do Bibles get translated anyway?

We'll answer some of those questions. But mainly we just want to dive into the ideology that the King James Bible 1611 is the truest English Bible, whether that's a healthy position to hold, and how we can approach Scripture in a healthy way.

We'll also chase plenty of rabbits like we normally do, including birdwatching and Pokemon.
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April 11, 2025 When Churches Aren't Welcoming
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Christians sometimes don't have a great reputation. It doesn't take a whole lot of searching to find someone who has been hurt by the church, or more specifically, individuals within a church. Why does this happen? What does it say about Christianity if this experience is so common?

The habits we begin to form now and the decisions we make about how we treat others will greatly impact who we become when we are older. It's never too late to start being kind.

Practicing the Way book » https://amzn.to/4i6RU3D
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46min
April 04, 2025How Close Are Atheists to God?
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On today's episode, we're going to discuss the idea that a kind atheist is closer to God than a mean Christian. Is there any truth to that idea? What does the Bible say about it? What can we learn from pondering that?
How people operate in the world may not bring us any closer to salvation on our own, but it does change how a lost and dying world perceives Christians. Let's talk about what we can do better, and how we can change the narrative that Christians are just mean.
Here are some books we talked about in this episode:
Practicing the Way: https://amzn.to/3YequBG
The Critical Journey: https://amzn.to/4cibpov
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March 06, 2025 How to Get the Bible Right
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What's one question we should absolutely avoid when we're studying the Bible? "What does that mean to you?" Let's not make the Bible about us, reading into the text what makes us feel better. We can't afford to sacrifice truth.
But also, maybe getting all riled up about that question is just that TheoBroTM rage about nothing. Maybe we can ask that question in an innocent way.
That said, what are the dangers of making the Bible about us? Well, we just might write new versions of classic hymns with lyrics that affirm us and our condition instead of draw us to God through the lens of truth.
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February 20, 2025 Is Lent Biblical?
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In this episode of Critical Levitical, we dive into the question: Is Lent biblical? We explore Lent's meaning, its historical and religious roots, and whether it aligns with scripture.
Our discussion covers common misconceptions, the biblical basis (or lack thereof) for Lent, and how different Christian traditions approach it. We also debate the value of Lent as a spiritual discipline and its role in modern Christian practice.
If you've ever wondered what Lent is and how it fits into faith today, we'll break it down for you here. Plus, we'll talk about where McDonalds got the Filet-o-fish idea.
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1h 9min
February 06, 2025 How Kids Make Us More Like Jesus
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On this episode of Critical Levitical we're talking about our kids! Specifically, how sanctifying the process of parenting can be. Child-rearing is often the most practical application of our spiritual journey—we are forced to walk out the disciplines of following Jesus with our kids for their good.

Being a good parent means learning to be patient, selfless, caring, considerate, and so much more.

We'll also talk about what we can learn about preaching from Charles Spurgeon, where hermeneutics and homiletics collide, and what we can learn from the New Testament writers about extrapolating points from the text.

We'll finish with a brainstorm about Old Testament sacrifices and why God gave rules for them in the first place. Hosea 6:6 will be the focus here, as Jesus reminds us that sacrifices were never the goal, but intimacy with God and love for others is.
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January 23, 2025 Should Pastors Use AI?
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On this episode we're talking a whole lot about AI. The good, the bad, and the ugly. And then the just plain goofy. Should pastors use AI? If so, to what extent? What are the merits of AI for Christians? Where should Christians be careful using AI?

But before we get to that, we're going to talk about beards. Yes, beards. Are beards sinful?
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1h 7min
January 09, 2025 What Is God's Will for My Life?
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How do we know God's will for our life? Wouldn't it be easier if He just sent an angel and laid it all out for us? Not so fast!

On this episode of Critical Levitical, we're talking about God's will, how to know it and how to follow it. It's easier than you might think! We'll also talk about whether excellence is an idol in the western church and discuss a healthy beard routine.

Just Do Something book: https://amzn.to/407Wt6K
Forming Faith book: https://amzn.to/3W5DIjj
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1h 18min

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The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.