The Bible For Normal People

In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared are joined by Jewish New Testament scholar Pamela Eisenbaum to talk about the many misunderstandings surrounding Paul, one of the most complicated figures of the New Testament, and the lens through which he viewed the concept of salvation.Show Notes →This episode was sponsored by Lumi. To learn more about microdosing THC, go to Microdose.com and use code NORMALPEOPLE to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared reflect on all the ruining they’ve been doing, what it means for how we read and connect with the Bible going forward, and how they’ve been personally affected by an evolving view of Scripture.Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Professor Joel Baden provides insights into the biblical character David, discussing the manipulation of historical narratives, the impact of the David and Goliath story on his kingship, contradictory portrayals of David in biblical texts, and speculations on power dynamics within the narrative.

In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Jemar Tisby joins Jared and Pete to talk about the legacy of systemic racism in the white American evangelical church, and how white Christians can practice anti-racism in their personal lives and in their communities. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete ruins Deuteronomy by explaining the influence of ancient Near Eastern culture on the laws and the historical narrative of the time, while also exploring the authorship, structure, and core themes of the book. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hold onto your thinking cap, because this episode of The Bible for Normal People is going to get really, really nerdy. Pete and Jared are joined by psychologist, professor, and priest Jonathan Jong to talk about the psychology of religious experiences, how scientists approach truth, and how engaging the Bible is an inherently communal experience. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Rev. Dr. Angela N. Parker joins Pete and Jared to talk about the impact of white supremacy in the field of biblical interpretation, whether we can truly read the Bible objectively, and how a womanist interpretation of the Bible can lead to liberation for all.Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biblical scholars Pete Enns and Jared Byas unpack the centrality of monarchy in the Hebrew Bible, exploring themes in Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles. They discuss how not every biblical story should be used devotionally today, touching on the Messianic language in the New Testament and the transition from tribal leadership to monarchy in ancient Israel. The podcast also delves into King Hezekiah's defense against the Assyrian attack and theological and political aspects of kings in the Hebrew Bible.

In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Jared and Pete talk with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg about the practice of repentance and the pursuit of repair in Judaism based on five steps from the medieval philosopher Maimonides.Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Amanda Held Opelt joins Pete and Jared to talk about how her faith was impacted by her own experience with grief, and how rituals of mourning practiced by other cultures throughout history can encourage Christians to make room for grief, pain, and suffering within the church and their own lives.Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices