Data Over Dogma

Episode 40: The Joel McHale Episode!

Jan 8, 2024

In this podcast, Joel McHale, a believing Christian in Hollywood, joins the hosts to discuss his experience. They also delve into the intriguing story of the necromancer of Endor and the challenges of harmonizing different stories in the Bible. The role of prophets, mediums, and wizards in ancient Israel is explored, along with the enjoyment of engaging with the Bible on its own terms.

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Joel McHale

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Joel McHale shares his experiences as a believing Christian in Hollywood and discusses the importance of Bible scholarship on Data Over Dogma.

The podcast explores the story of Saul visiting the necromancer of Endor and delves into the cultural context of divination practices and communication with the dead in ancient Israel.

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In this podcast episode, the hosts interview Joel McHale, who shares his background with the Bible and his experiences with faith. They also discuss the story of Saul visiting the necromancer of Endor, where Samuel is conjured by the necromancer and delivers a message of doom to Saul. The hosts delve into the concept of mediums and witches in ancient Israel, highlighting the cultural context of divination practices and the belief in communication with the dead. The episode explores the complex relationship between Saul and Samuel, highlighting the downfall of Saul and the ultimate dominance of the Philistines.

Introduction

2min

The Necromancer of Indoor

18min

Objective Science, Historical Myths, and Pop Culture Discussions

4min

The Versification of the Bible and Conspiracy Theories

12min

Discussion on First Samuel 28:3-25 and the Stitching Together of Different Stories

3min

Consulting the Dead: Necromancy and Divination in Ancient Israel

21min

Engaging the Bible on its own terms and finding enjoyment in its stories

2min

That's right, kids. We got an honest-to-goodness celebrity to come talk to us. Joel McHale, the dashing star of hit shows like Community, The Soup, and Animal Control has inexplicably decided to join us this week to talk about his experience as a believing Christian in Hollywood, and what it means to him to hear Bible scholarship like what we have here on Data Over Dogma.

We also spend some time talking about one of the wilder stories from the Bible: the necromancer of Endor! Sadly, this is not the story of the most interesting Ewok. But it is about a king breaking his own laws to talk to his best prophet, despite the fact that he's dead.

We're cooking up celebrity fun in the D/D crime scene kitchen. Join us!

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