Episode Details

In this episode, we discuss a recent article in GQ magazine which described the Bible as overrated, along with a new report from Barna titled State of the Bible 2017: Top Findings. We explore whether people are reading the Bible, how much they're doing it, and how we can all read the Bible better.

Topics Discussed

• 0:04 - Introduction, Bishop's reflections on his Google talk, the Pope Francis movie
• 5:25 - Why does GQ Magazine think the Bible is overrated?
• 11:30 - How does Bishop Barron engage people who want to read the Bible but struggle with the task?
• 17:00 - How can the Bible, itself, be used as an evangelical tool?
• 21:30 - Why is the printed text of the Bible so important to people rather than the ebook version?
• 27:30 - Question: Is the God of the Bible in contrast with the God of natural theology?

Bonus Resources

• Links
  • State of the Bible 2017: Top Findings (Barna)
  • 3 Takeaways from New Research on Americans and the Bible (Trevin Wax)
  • GQ magazine puts Bible on list of 20 classic books not worth reading (USA Today)
• Videos
  • Bishop Barron on How to Read the Bible
  • Bishop Barron on Biblical Religion
• Articles
  • Pope Benedict and How To Read the Bible (Bishop Barron)