The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast
Matt Whitman
Welcome to the Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast where we pick a Bible a work our way through it a little bit each day! 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 (Began August 26, 2024)Season 6 - Philemon (CURRENT SEASON Began October 19, 2025)You can also check out the daily audio-only podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TenMinuteBibleHourMore About the Show: 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
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Feb 9, 2024 • 16min
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 • 14min
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 • 11min
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 • 14min
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 • 13min
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 • 12min
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.
Feb 1, 2024 • 15min
NEH024 - Replicating Every Single Little Thing We Did in the Hopes of Duplicating Prior Desirable Results
The speaker discusses the challenges of replicating success, the recurring presence of God in the Old Testament, and the relationship between obedience, God's presence, and blessings. They also explore the crisis when the temple was destroyed and the importance of following the right order in rebuilding the connection with God through the example of Ezra.
Jan 31, 2024 • 15min
NEH023 - NO MESSING AROUND TODAY, We've Got to Cover the Mosaic Covenant and It's a Lot
Exploring the importance of understanding the Mosaic Covenant and its influence on Ezra's actions and mindset. Understanding the significance of the Mosaic Covenant in Ezra's story. Moses receives instructions from God and prepares the people for His coming on Mount Sinai.
Jan 30, 2024 • 14min
NEH022 - Ezra Sees His People Making a Mistake That's Hard to Unmake, So He Does the Only Sensible Thing and Yanks Out His Beard
The podcast discusses the emotional impact of irreversible choices, the horrifying consequences of cultural integration, the significance of interfaith marriage in modern society, and the transformative impact of Christianity on global culture.
Jan 29, 2024 • 16min
NEH021 - Ezra's Metaphorical Homecoming to His Metaphorical Alma Mater is a Disaster
In this podcast, the speaker talks about a disappointing homecoming to their alma mater and compares it to Ezra's underwhelming return after acquiring wealth. They discuss how Ezra successfully moves a large sum of money through dangerous territory using strategic analysis of history. They explore Ezra's interactions with important people, his discovery of detestable practices in Jerusalem, and the challenge of sin in the Bible's storyline.
