The Rooted Podcast

What did Joe Rogan and Wesley Huff say about the Bible? Can we really believe in the credibility of the Bible?

In this bonus episode of The Rooted Podcast, we're joined by Dr Andrew Ollerton, head of Bible Engagement at Bible Society, to discuss the recent increase of interest in the Bible sparked by Wesley Huff's appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. We look at the credibility of the Bible and ancient manuscripts, the role of translators and the formation of the canon. We finish by discussing contrasting creation stories, why the Christian creation story provides a greater hope and the Bible as a coherent narrative pointing to Jesus.

The conversation is a response to Wes Huff and Joe Rogan talking about these themes in depth recently and highlights the relevance of these topics and the Bible in current discussions.

Timestamps

• (00:00) - Intro

The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.

Bible Society resources to help you understand the Bible more:
Trusting the Bible podcast
Bible Trek

Andrew Ollerton:
Listen to Andrew's interview with Wes Huff
Visit Andrew's website

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Disclaimer: 

This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.

#JoeRogan #WesHuff #AncientManuscripts #JoeRoganBible #JoeRoganChristianity #ChristianApologetics #TrustingTheBible #ChristianPodcast

Everyday Faith Bible

Let Scripture transform every part of your life with the Everyday Faith Bible.
Created in partnership with the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC), the Everyday Faith Bible will help you to:

•  Understand Scripture’s real-world context
•  Relate to experiences and emotions in the passage
•  Respond to what you read with practical action

Key features:

• Up to 1,000 margin annotations throughout the Bible, to encourage ‘head, heart and hands’ confidence in applying Scripture to everyday life
• Real-life stories and quotes from Christian expert practitioners across the UK
• Whole-page introductions to each genre of biblical writing
• Whole-page features on important biblical themes

What was the role of a high priest in the Old Testament? How did Jesus fulfil the role of high priest for eternity? Who was Melchizedek?
 
In this episode we focus on priesthood in the Bible and the role of Jesus as the great high priest. 

We begin by exploring the historical context of priests and the Levitical priesthood in Judaism. Then we consider the picture of Jesus as the superior and eternal high priest in the book of Hebrews and the implications for us today.
 
We discuss Melchizedek – his significance in the Bible, his dual role as both king and priest, and how he foreshadows Jesus.
 
We finish by talking about how to balance our understanding of the familiarity and close relationship we can now have with God because of what Jesus has done, and the true reverence we should feel in his presence. 

Timestamps

• (00:00) - Intro

Send us your questions!
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Bible Society:

The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.

Bible Society socials: 

Facebook
Instagram
X (formerly Twitter) 

Disclaimer: 

This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.

#Hebrews #Priesthood #BiblicalPriesthood #HighPriest #Melchizedek #JesusHighPriest #ChristianLiving #ChristianPodcast

Everyday Faith Bible

Let Scripture transform every part of your life with the Everyday Faith Bible.
Created in partnership with the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC), the Everyday Faith Bible will help you to:

•  Understand Scripture’s real-world context
•  Relate to experiences and emotions in the passage
•  Respond to what you read with practical action

Key features:

• Up to 1,000 margin annotations throughout the Bible, to encourage ‘head, heart and hands’ confidence in applying Scripture to everyday life
• Real-life stories and quotes from Christian expert practitioners across the UK
• Whole-page introductions to each genre of biblical writing
• Whole-page features on important biblical themes

Happy Christmas from everyone from The Rooted Podcast. We hope you've enjoyed the podcast this year. The Hebrews series will continue in the new year, but we're going to take a short break over Christmas. We'll be back with episodes looking at priesthood, sacrifice, examples of faith, and just more all about the book of Hebrews. So in the meantime, from all of us on The Rooted Podcast,

Happy Christmas and have a really good New Year as well.

Are we in danger of drifting away from the faith? Can you lose your salvation?
 
In this episode, we discuss the warnings peppered throughout the Letter to the Hebrews: don’t drift away from the faith; don’t harden your hearts; it’s necessary to grow in spiritual maturity and discernment; don’t grow weary! 

We consider the author’s intentions as we talk about the importance of community in being active in our faith and keeping each other on track. We reflect on the need to approach church with soft and open hearts. Moving on to chapter 6, we look at the transition we’re being encouraged to make from basic teachings to deeper understanding, and grapple with the question of whether we can lose our salvation.

Finally, dipping into chapter 12, we explore the contrast between the Mosaic covenant made at Mount Sinai, where the people couldn’t approach God but had to stand at a safe distance, and the new covenant in Jesus which enables believers to approach God and worship joyfully in his presence.

Timestamps

• (00:00) - Intro

Send us your questions!
We'd love to hear from you.
Submit your question

Bible Society:

The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.

Bible Society socials: 

Facebook
Instagram
X (formerly Twitter) 

Disclaimer: 

This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.

#Hebrews #ActiveChristianity #SoftHeartsVsHardHearts #SpiritualMaturity #Hebrews2 #ChristianLiving #ChristianPodcast

Everyday Faith Bible

Let Scripture transform every part of your life with the Everyday Faith Bible.
Created in partnership with the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC), the Everyday Faith Bible will help you to:

•  Understand Scripture’s real-world context
•  Relate to experiences and emotions in the passage
•  Respond to what you read with practical action

Key features:

• Up to 1,000 margin annotations throughout the Bible, to encourage ‘head, heart and hands’ confidence in applying Scripture to everyday life
• Real-life stories and quotes from Christian expert practitioners across the UK
• Whole-page introductions to each genre of biblical writing
• Whole-page features on important biblical themes

Why does it matter that Jesus became human like us and why was it necessary for him to die in the way he did?

In today's episode, we’re joined by a special guest, Sarah Hindley, as we dive into Hebrews chapter 2. Our conversation focuses on the significance of Jesus being fully human as well as fully God. We discuss the Old Testament references used by the author and what they meant by describing Jesus' death as ‘fitting’. The episode concludes with a conversation about Jesus suffering temptation and what this means for us today.

Timestamps

• (00:00) - Intro

Send us your questions!
We'd love to hear from you.
Submit your question

Bible Society:

The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.

Bible Society socials: 

Facebook
Instagram
X (formerly Twitter) 

Disclaimer: 

This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.

#Hebrews #FullyHumanJesus #Jesus #HumanAndDivine #Hebrews2 #ChristianLiving #ChristianPodcast #JesusTempted #JesusSuffering

Everyday Faith Bible

Let Scripture transform every part of your life with the Everyday Faith Bible.
Created in partnership with the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC), the Everyday Faith Bible will help you to:

•  Understand Scripture’s real-world context
•  Relate to experiences and emotions in the passage
•  Respond to what you read with practical action

Key features:

• Up to 1,000 margin annotations throughout the Bible, to encourage ‘head, heart and hands’ confidence in applying Scripture to everyday life
• Real-life stories and quotes from Christian expert practitioners across the UK
• Whole-page introductions to each genre of biblical writing
• Whole-page features on important biblical themes

Who wrote the Letter to the Hebrews? What did they want their readers to understand about Jesus?

Welcome to series five of The Rooted Podcast in which we'll be looking at the Letter to the Hebrews. In this episode, we give a quick overview by considering what we can know about the author, audience and context of the letter, before diving into chapter one. We discuss the supremacy of Christ as God’s Son, appointed as heir of all things; the cosmic nature of his role in creation; what it means for Jesus to be the exact representation of God; and his superiority over angelic beings.

Timestamps

• (00:00) - Intro

Everyday Faith Bible

Let Scripture transform every part of your life with the Everyday Faith Bible.
Created in partnership with the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC), the Everyday Faith Bible will help you to:

•  Understand Scripture’s real-world context
•  Relate to experiences and emotions in the passage
•  Respond to what you read with practical action

Key features:

• Up to 1,000 margin annotations throughout the Bible, to encourage ‘head, heart and hands’ confidence in applying Scripture to everyday life
• Real-life stories and quotes from Christian expert practitioners across the UK
• Whole-page introductions to each genre of biblical writing
• Whole-page features on important biblical themes

The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.

Bible Society socials: 

Facebook
Instagram
X (formerly Twitter) 

Disclaimer: 

This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.

#Hebrews #AuthorOfHebrews #Jesus #JesusIsSuperior #Hebrews1 #ChristianLiving #ChristianPodcast

Thank you to those of you who asked us your toughest Bible questions at last summer’s New Wine festival! In this episode we explore them together. 
 
From the credibility of the creation story, to whether there will be a sea in heaven; from Bezalel and Oholiab’s abilities, to whether Jesus can lie or die; from who wrote the Bible and when, to how we know when to take it literally and whether it’s possible to reconcile the God of the Old Testament with the God of the New Testament, we tackle your questions.  

Join us on the journey as we dive into the Scriptures, explore the issues together and share our thoughts. Please note that we don’t claim to have all the definitive answers or that we’ll get everything right. We won’t always come to complete agreement. We aim to take a humble approach because we believe that being able to ask questions and discuss them together is a healthy aspect of Christian community that can help us to grow in wisdom and understanding, faith and confidence. 

Timestamps

• (00:00) - Send us your questions

Send us your questions!
We'd love to hear from you.
Submit your question

Bible Society:

The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.

Bible Society socials: 

Facebook
Instagram
X (formerly Twitter) 

Disclaimer: 

This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.

#Parables #JesusTeaching #BibleQandA #CreationStory #Bible #ChristianPodcast

Everyday Faith Bible

Let Scripture transform every part of your life with the Everyday Faith Bible.
Created in partnership with the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC), the Everyday Faith Bible will help you to:

•  Understand Scripture’s real-world context
•  Relate to experiences and emotions in the passage
•  Respond to what you read with practical action

Key features:

• Up to 1,000 margin annotations throughout the Bible, to encourage ‘head, heart and hands’ confidence in applying Scripture to everyday life
• Real-life stories and quotes from Christian expert practitioners across the UK
• Whole-page introductions to each genre of biblical writing
• Whole-page features on important biblical themes

How can storytelling help us communicate the reality and relevance of the Kingdom of God today?
 
For this episode we're joined by spoken word artist, Dai Woolridge. He shares the creative inspiration behind the Parables Edition of the Rooted Journal and the significance of storytelling in sharing our faith.

The conversation dives into the well-known parables of the good Samaritan and the prodigal son. How can we truly love others in the way God commands? Are there personal or societal biases we need to confront? How do we experience, and extend to others, God’s invitation to receive forgiveness, reconciliation and acceptance? 

To finish, Dai gives a special performance of his spoken word poem, ‘Prodigal Son’!

Timestamps

• (00:00) - The inspiration behind the Parables Edition of Rooted

Rooted:
Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.

Everyday Faith Bible

Let Scripture transform every part of your life with the Everyday Faith Bible.
Created in partnership with the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC), the Everyday Faith Bible will help you to:

•  Understand Scripture’s real-world context
•  Relate to experiences and emotions in the passage
•  Respond to what you read with practical action

Key features:

• Up to 1,000 margin annotations throughout the Bible, to encourage ‘head, heart and hands’ confidence in applying Scripture to everyday life
• Real-life stories and quotes from Christian expert practitioners across the UK
• Whole-page introductions to each genre of biblical writing
• Whole-page features on important biblical themes

The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.

Bible Society socials: 

Facebook
Instagram
X (formerly Twitter) 

Disclaimer: 

This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.

#Parables #JesusTeaching #ProdigalSon #GoodSamaritan #SpokenWord #Storytelling #ChristianLiving #ChristianPodcast

In this episode we focus on parables that encourage us to make decisions about the Kingdom of God. We explore the confrontational nature of the parables about the sheep and the goats and the barren fig tree, drawing out their emphasis on the importance of what we do – Christian faith in action. We discuss how Jesus used these stories to provoke and challenge his audience regarding their relationship with God and their life choices. We conclude by thinking about the cost of discipleship, highlighting the trials and sacrifices involved in following Jesus.

Timestamps

• (00:00) - Intro

Rooted:
Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.

Everyday Faith Bible

Let Scripture transform every part of your life with the Everyday Faith Bible.
Created in partnership with the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC), the Everyday Faith Bible will help you to:

•  Understand Scripture’s real-world context
•  Relate to experiences and emotions in the passage
•  Respond to what you read with practical action

Key features:

• Up to 1,000 margin annotations throughout the Bible, to encourage ‘head, heart and hands’ confidence in applying Scripture to everyday life
• Real-life stories and quotes from Christian expert practitioners across the UK
• Whole-page introductions to each genre of biblical writing
• Whole-page features on important biblical themes

The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.

Bible Society socials: 

Facebook
Instagram
X (formerly Twitter) 

Disclaimer: 

This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.

#Parables #JesusTeaching #KingdomValues #GospelTeaching #GodsValueSystem #KingdomOfHeaven #ChristianLiving #ChristianPodcast

Today we're joined by Liam Thatcher, a church pastor from Oxford and former writer at Bible Society.

In this episode we discuss how Jesus used simple illustrations to convey profound truths about the kingdom of heaven, emphasising the hidden yet transformative nature of these teachings. Looking at the parable of the leaven, we discuss the growth and impact of the kingdom in the world today, highlighting the importance of being active agents of change.

We also explore the parable of the dragnet, emphasising the importance of patience and discernment in church life, the role of teachers, and the need for humility and celebration in our lives.

Timestamps

• (00:00) - Intro

Rooted:
Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.

Everyday Faith Bible

Let Scripture transform every part of your life with the Everyday Faith Bible.
Created in partnership with the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC), the Everyday Faith Bible will help you to:

•  Understand Scripture’s real-world context
•  Relate to experiences and emotions in the passage
•  Respond to what you read with practical action

Key features:

• Up to 1,000 margin annotations throughout the Bible, to encourage ‘head, heart and hands’ confidence in applying Scripture to everyday life
• Real-life stories and quotes from Christian expert practitioners across the UK
• Whole-page introductions to each genre of biblical writing
• Whole-page features on important biblical themes

The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.

Bible Society socials: 

Facebook
Instagram
X (formerly Twitter) 

Disclaimer: 

This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.

#Parables #JesusTeaching #KingdomValues #GospelTeaching #GodsValueSystem #KingdomOfHeaven #ChristianLiving #ChristianPodcast