The Forest & the Trees

By Jef Caine & Jeremy Jernigan

A Pastor and a Skeptic Read the Bible Together. It’s not as boring as it sounds.... more

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November 22, 2022 Hebrews 10 - Tribulation Force
We get into some end times stuff! Jeremy is way too cool for the left behind series, Jef reveals how he first learned about sex. And more!

Topics
Can other religions honor God?
Are we sure God can't lie?
Being made holy (whatever that means)
Why is it taking so long for Jesus to come back?
Are we sure Jesus isn't coming back pissed?

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1h 14min
November 15, 2022 Hebrews 9 - The Blood Dyad
The bloody bloody blood blood chapter. Jef and Jeremy go deep on atonement theory. They also discuss God’s omnipresence. But mostly blood.

Topics
Is God actually omnipresent?
Was the crucifixion merely symbolic
If God can’t be around sin how does Jesus hang out with sinners?
Why did God require Blood?
Communion / Transubstantiation

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1h 7min
November 11, 2022 Hebrews 8 - The Enchanted Light Show
We’ve gone full Woo Woo. Jeremy’s tries to convince Jef to see the magic in our cynical world. Jef asks if that was God or just the wind?

Topics
Worship - Why does God require worship?
Production - Is God all smoke and mirrors?
Enchantment - Is there magic in the real world?
Biblical Literalism - Did God Write the 10 Commandments?
Old v New Covenant - Why not just start out with Jesus?
Is everyone saved by default?
Book Recommendation
Hunting Magic Eels By Richard Beck

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November 04, 2022 Hebrews 7 - Melchizedek will Make things Right
We’re finally on the Melchizedek chapter! Jeremy asks Jef why we crave things that are not good for us.
Topics
Laziness - Why do we crave things that are bad for us?
Tithing - Why doesn't God just provide?
Tribalism - Why does God choose favorites?
New Testament Clarification - Why not be more clear?
Blood Sacrifice - Why tho?

McDonalds of the Soul
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1h 8min
October 25, 2022 Hebrews 6 - Experiencing the Quadrilateral
We discuss the Wesleyan Quadrilateral (it’s not as complicated as it sounds) the raising of the dead, deconstruction, religious experience, guilt, shame, open theism, and more.
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1h 6min
October 20, 2022 Hebrews 5 - Hell to Pay
We take on issues of money with the Church and annihilate the concept of Hell. Also Melchizedek is the Boba Fett of the Bible.

Topics
Jeremy's Story
Money / Tithing
Melchizedek / Prophecy
Hell / Universalism
Should Christians be jerks?

Book Recommendations
Her Gates Will Never Be Shut
That All Shall Be Saved
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1h 18min
October 11, 2022 Hebrews 4 - Rest and the Origin of the Universe
We get a little sleepy as we talk about divine rest. Jef dares to question if God is indeed all powerful, if the Bible is even that deep, and pontificates on the origins of the universe.

Video Referenced
Is the Big Band the Best Explanation?

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1h 10min
October 05, 2022 Hebrews 3 - Doubting our Doubts & Being Certain of our Uncertainty
In chapter 3 we get into the distinction between creationism and naturalism, more old v new covenant talk, the story of Israel and Humanity at Large, and a wholehearted celebration of uncertainty.
Book Recommendations
Crucifixion of the Warrior God
Cross Vision
Benefit of the Doubt
The Myth of Certainty
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1h 5min
September 27, 2022 Hebrews 2 - Christian Veganism
We move onto Hebrews Chapter 2 and discuss deconstruction, divine healing, veganism and animal rights, atonement theory, free will, the problem of suffering, and more.
Video on Animal Rights
Peter Singer on Animal Liberation
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1h 8min
September 20, 2022 Hebrews 1 - The Phantom Menace
Hebrews Chapter 1. Jef finally gets to ask Jeremy his burning questions. Topics include progressive revelation, corporal punishment, the concept of kingdom, divine justice, climate change, enemy love, angel sightings, and more!
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1h 11min

FAQs about The Forest & the Trees:

How many episodes does The Forest & the Trees have?

The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.