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Episode 40: Richard Rohr - A Contemplative Look at The Bible
Season 2
On this week's episode we have Fr. Richard Rohr to talk about a contemplative approach to the Bible. [re-broadcast from March 26, 2017 (Episode 2)] S…
8 years, 5 months ago
Episode 39: Understanding Deuteronomy & the Story of Israel's Kings
Season 2
In this episode, Pete and Jared discuss Deuteronomy, the so-called “Deuteronomistic History,” and why God in these books is so over-the-top angry mos…
8 years, 5 months ago
Episode 38: Peter Rollins - The Bible as a Sacred Object
Season 2
On this episode, we talk with Peter Rollins about how Christians have made the Bible (along with their views of God) into a "sacred object.” And, spo…
8 years, 5 months ago
Episode 37: Cynthia Shafer-Elliott - What Archaeologists Do & Why It Matters
Season 2
Archaeologist Cynthia Shafer-Elliott turns a 2D Bible into a 3D picture by digging up artifacts from everyday ancient Israelite life. These were real…
8 years, 6 months ago
Episode 36: Pete Enns - 7 Things You Need to Know about How the Book of Proverbs Works
Season 2
In this episode, Pete Enns works through 7 big-picture issues that help us see what Proverbs is all about and why the idea of Wisdom is such an absol…
8 years, 6 months ago
Episode 35: Brian McLaren - The Bible As A Weapon
Season 2
Jared & Pete talk with Brian McLaren about the dangers of a "weaponized Bible" and how our own bias and interpretation may cause us to reach some inc…
8 years, 6 months ago
Episode 34: Jen Hatmaker - Changing Your Mind About the Bible: A Survivor's Guide
Season 2
In this season 2 opener, Pete & Jared talk with Jen Hatmaker about what can happen, emotionally and relationally, when you change your mind about the…
8 years, 6 months ago
Season 2 Teaser
Season 2
Here's a glimpse of what's coming in season 2 of The Bible for Normal People, featuring Jen Hatmaker, Barbara Brown Taylor, William Paul Young, Brian…
8 years, 7 months ago
Episode 33: Pete and Jared - What Is The Bible & What Do We Do With It?
Season 1
Season 1 wrap-up. Pete and Jared reflect on the first season of guests and topics and how they helped inform the big questions that drive this podcas…
8 years, 8 months ago
Episode 32: Carolyn Custis James - Moving Beyond Patriarchy
Season 1
On this episode, Pete and Jared speak with Carolyn Custis James. Carolyn is an award-winning author who thinks deeply about what it means to be a fem…
8 years, 8 months ago