Jon Collins

Tim Mackie and Jon Collins, co-founders of The Bible Project, share their insights on creating engaging YouTube content that teaches Bible literacy. They discuss the artistry behind their videos, touching on research, writing processes, and collaboration with animators. The duo dives into how to read the Bible, exploring the different literary styles within scripture. They emphasize the transformative power of words, the complexities of biblical authorship, and the influence of biblical narratives on culture and language.

This is our final episode in our Youtube Q+R Series. In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to questions on the Old Testament book of Jonah. Below are the questions and time marks they appear. You can view the original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLIabZc0O4c&t=1s&list=PLH0Szn1yYNeeVFodkI9J_WEATHQCwRZ0u&index=21 Want to learn more about the ancient empire of Assyria and how it impacted the Bible? Tim references the "Lachish Carvings" in the podcast, check out more info here! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lachish_reliefs Thank you to all our supporters! Learn more about what we're up to and sign up to receive more free resources from us at: www.thebibleproject.com Jonah Overview - 0-6:30 Is Jonah a real person or a parable? (6:30) If God is interested in choosing upright people to work with, why would God choose Jonah, who doesn’t seem to be an upright man? (16:10) Why is Jonah so angry about God showing compassion on Nineveh? (20:00) Why do we think Jonah’s five word sermon in Jonah 4 is the whole thing? How do we know the rest wasn’t lost? (28:45) How do you know that Jonah is “angry” with God? (32:55) What happened between the book of Jonah and Nahum? Was the Nineveh's repentance a fluke? (36:43) What is Jesus talking about in Matthew 12 and the sign of Jonah? (39:35) How does Jonah describe God’s character and how does that compare to how Job describes God’s character? (44:25) Show Resources: Lachish Carvings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lachish_reliefs Show Music: Defender Instrumental by Rosasharn Music. Show Produced by: Jon Collins and Dan Gummel

Jon Collins, co-founder of BibleProject, and his wife Tristen Collins, a licensed professional counselor, delve into the significance of emotions within spirituality. They discuss how emotions reveal our humanity, serving as signals of unmet needs and threats to identity. Childhood trauma's impact on adult emotional responses is examined, particularly how faith communities often struggle with emotion versus rationality. Highlighting the intertwining of emotions and faith, they advocate for greater emotional awareness to deepen relationships with God and others.

Jon Collins, co-founder of The Bible Project, engages in a captivating discussion about his innovative approach to digital communication. He shares his journey from traditional ministry to creating explainer videos, emphasizing storytelling's power in making complex ideas accessible. Collins opens up about navigating doubt in faith and how his unique background shaped his spiritual expression. He also reflects on the insecurities faced in creative pursuits and the importance of personal narratives in finding faith amid career uncertainties.

Tim Mackie, a biblical scholar and co-founder of The Bible Project, teams up with Jon Collins, a filmmaker also from The Bible Project, to explore their vision of the Bible as a unified story. They share the origins of their project and the challenges faced in making biblical scholarship accessible through engaging visuals. The duo discusses evolving interpretations of biblical narratives, emphasizing the balance of depth and accessibility. They also tease exciting plans for a new educational series focusing on various biblical texts.