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 15, 2024 • 12min
NEH034 - No One Cares About Burger King in Greeley Anymore, but BOY OH BOY do They Still Care About Solomon's Temple
The podcast discusses the significance of Jerusalem's Temple and Nehemiah's prayer, highlighting the complexity of the Moses covenant. It explores the renewal and clarification of the covenant in Deuteronomy, emphasizing Nehemiah's understanding of the ground rules. The speaker also explores the idea of a restoration clause in God's blessings and curses deal with his chosen people.
Feb 14, 2024 • 13min
NEH033 - Nehemiah Clearly Knows the Rules of Overtime Unlike the San Francisco 49ers Who Clearly Do Not
The podcast discusses how the winning team in the Super Bowl made a strategic mistake, and relates this to people in the Old Testament who were unaware of God's rules. It explores Nehemiah's response to distressing news about Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of prayer and negotiation with God. The concept of God's omniscience and incarnation is explored, and parallels are drawn with biblical figures.
Feb 13, 2024 • 13min
NEH032 - Nehemiah Gets That This is a Serious Conversation and Prepares Accordingly
Exploring strategies for addressing tensions, Nehemiah confronts the brokenness of Jerusalem and humbly prays for guidance and strength, acknowledging the sins of Israel.
Feb 12, 2024 • 13min
NEH031 - Even When I Didn't Believe In God There Was Still a Way it Made Sense to Pray
The speaker shares their personal journey with Christianity and how their belief in God was tested. They discuss the importance of expressing doubts and concerns through prayer and explore the power of honest prayer, drawing inspiration from the prayer of Nehemiah in the Bible.
Feb 9, 2024 • 14min
NEH030 - An Intense Catch-Up Conversation
This podcast discusses the significance of asking questions to express care for others. It introduces the book of Nehemiah and highlights his concern for the people who returned from exile. It explores the challenges faced by the survivors of the exile and the need for rebuilding, both physically and spiritually. The vulnerability of the temple and people, the economic consequences, and Nehemiah's potential role in solving the issue are also discussed.
Feb 8, 2024 • 12min
NEH029 - The Sword and the Trowel
The host discusses the sound effects and music in the previous season. He highlights the challenges and resistance faced in the rebuilding of Nehemiah. The urgency to rebuild the temple and the cosmopolitan nature of Persia are explored. Nehemiah introduces himself and learns about the plight of the Jewish remnant in Jerusalem.
Feb 7, 2024 • 9min
NEH028 - When Ezra Arrived in Jerusalem He Had One Problem; As the Book of Ezra Ends He Now Has Two
The podcast discusses how Ezra and the people develop a plan to rectify the situation of marrying foreign wives. It highlights the process of rebuilding and restoring, emphasizing the need to reflect on mistakes and create a new plan for the future. The chapter also analyzes the physical threats faced by Israel and the importance of walls in the book of Ezra and Nehemiah.
Feb 6, 2024 • 12min
NEH027 - Mayhem and Regret in Jerusalem
Exploring the connection between the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, addressing past mistakes of marrying foreign wives. Discussion on covenants with Abraham, Moses, and David. The men agree to separate from foreign wives but acknowledge the difficulty of undoing the initial mistake.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 11min
NEH026 - Ezra's Prayer
Analyzing Ezra's prayer, the podcast highlights the importance of reconciliation, accountability, and taking responsibility. It explores the concept of collective guilt and emphasizes humility, seeking redemption, and acknowledging mistakes.
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Feb 2, 2024 • 9min
NEH025 - Ezra Makes a Public Display of His Grief and Then Chases That With a Prayer for the Ages
The speaker shares anecdotes of encounters with a Jewish family in Costa Rica, connecting it to Ezra chapter 9. Exploring public displays of grief as a form of performance art to highlight injustices and outrages.
