The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast
Matt Whitman
Welcome! You can start with today's episode or go back to the beginning of any of these five seasons:
Season 1 - Matthew (Began October, 2019 - Episodes 1-800)
Season 2 - One Book of the Bible Per Day (Began January, 2023)
Season 3 - Esther (Began April 9, 2023)
Season 4 - Nehemiah (Began January 1, 2024)
Season 5 - Galatians (Current Season Began August 26, 2024)
You can also check out the daily audio-only podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TenMinuteBibleHour
Hey I'm Matt, and if you're interested in understanding the Bible better and you prefer your Christianity quick and punchy with a healthy side of humor, and an equally healthy side of me not telling you what to do, we're probably going to get along great. This is my podcast where we pick a book of the Bible and then break it down one part at a time every weekday morning.
Season 1 - Matthew (Began October, 2019 - Episodes 1-800)
Season 2 - One Book of the Bible Per Day (Began January, 2023)
Season 3 - Esther (Began April 9, 2023)
Season 4 - Nehemiah (Began January 1, 2024)
Season 5 - Galatians (Current Season Began August 26, 2024)
You can also check out the daily audio-only podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TenMinuteBibleHour
Hey I'm Matt, and if you're interested in understanding the Bible better and you prefer your Christianity quick and punchy with a healthy side of humor, and an equally healthy side of me not telling you what to do, we're probably going to get along great. This is my podcast where we pick a book of the Bible and then break it down one part at a time every weekday morning.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 29, 2024 • 13min
NEH044 - Star-Crossed Lovers With a Tragic Ending
Exploring tragic love stories like Romeo and Juliet and Abelard & Heloise, contrasted with the political intrigue and dangers faced by a queen in ancient times. Reflecting on doomed romances and the challenges of royal succession in history.
Feb 28, 2024 • 12min
NEH043 - I Don't Know if Nehemiah Had Exactly the Setup He Wanted for This Conversation, but Either Way He's Getting His Answer Right Now
Comparing Nehemiah's plea to King Artaxerxes to Esther's petition to King Xerxes, exploring their strategic differences. Nehemiah's request for permission to rebuild Jerusalem's walls kickstarts a new adventure filled with challenges and anticipation.
Feb 27, 2024 • 11min
NEH042 - What Would You Do With a Blank Check From Artaxerxes?
Exploring courage and authenticity in Nehemiah's request for a blank check from Artaxerxes. Nehemiah's humble request to rebuild with integrity. Trust, loyalty, and weighty decisions in Nehemiah's interactions with the king. Complexities of Artaxerxes' marriage revealing risks and uncertainties.
Feb 26, 2024 • 14min
NEH041 - I'm Not Sure How That Conversation Could Have Got Off to a Better Start
Exploring court etiquette and requests to the king, public grief in historical context, Nehemiah's brave appeal, and reactions to reckless promises highlight the depth and tension in this episode.
Feb 23, 2024 • 11min
NEH040 - What Took Chapters to Get to in Esther Happens Right After the Opening Credits in Nehemiah
Compare Esther and Nehemiah's strategies with their kings, diving into the evolution of a new era in the story. Explore the transition from prologue to act one in Nehemiah 2, drawing parallels to opening credits of a spy movie.
Feb 22, 2024 • 9min
NEH039 - Light the Fuse
The podcast discusses the changing styles of opening credits in movies, praises 'Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol' prologue. Compares movie spy scene to a biblical prologue, highlighting tension and determination. Introduces Nehemiah as a determined character addressing a significant issue in Jerusalem.
Feb 21, 2024 • 12min
NEH038 - Chicago Made My Problem Its Problem and I'm Forever Grateful
The speaker shares a high school memory in Chicago, grateful for the kindness of strangers. They discuss acts of kindness and responsibility, drawing parallels to Nehemiah in the Old Testament. Taking ownership and seeking blessings through prayer, risking comfort for the greater good. Navigating selflessness and trustworthiness, examining self-sacrificial decisions for the city's betterment.
Feb 20, 2024 • 12min
NEH037 - God Doubles Down on the Deal Drawn Up In Deuteronomy
Exploring the biblical parable of talents and the importance of seeking approval from God. God reaffirms his covenant with Solomon, emphasizing blessings for obedience and warnings of destruction for disobedience.
Feb 19, 2024 • 12min
NEH036 - There's No Approval Like My Dad's Approval
Exploring the psychology of tennis and a surprising victory, reflecting on seeking approval from earthly and heavenly father figures, understanding God's will through Solomon's prayer, and the generational impact of fatherly approval in Second Chronicles 7.
Feb 16, 2024 • 11min
NEH035 - God Said He'd Put it Back Together Under Certain Circumstances
Explore the significance of Nehemiah's prayer and God's promise of restoration. Examine the temple dedication in 2 Chronicles and its parallel accounts in 1 Kings. Discover the similarities between Solomon's and Nehemiah's prayers and God's presence at the temple.
