The Bible For Normal People

By: Peter Enns and Jared Byas
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  • A weekly podcast talk show having serious talks about the sacred book. Hosted by Peter Enns and Jared Byas.
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  • [Faith] Episode 51: A Holiday Roast

    [Faith] Episode 51: A Holiday Roast
    Dec 23 2024
    Happy holidays! Podcast producer Brittany and audio engineer/editor Stephen have joined forces to bring you a new tradition—our yearly blooper episode! All of these behind-the-scenes clips were collected throughout Season 8 of The Bible for Normal People and Season 2 of Faith for Normal People. From all of us at B4NP, we wish you a joyful, hopeful end to 2024. See you next year! Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • [Bible] Episode 289: Pete Enns & Jared Byas - Pete & Jared Ruin Prophecy (Christmas Edition)

    [Bible] Episode 289: Pete Enns & Jared Byas - Pete & Jared Ruin Prophecy (Christmas Edition)
    Dec 16 2024
    In this festive finale of The Bible for Normal People Season 8, Pete and Jared unwrap a big question: does the Old Testament really predict Jesus’s birth? They dive into Matthew’s creative storytelling, explore what prophecy and fulfillment actually mean, and break down some common assumptions about the Christmas story. Show Notes → ********** This episode is brought to you by Pretty Litter. Pretty Litter sounds amazing, and we’re excited to give it a try. If you’d like to try it too, go to prettylitter.com/normalpeople to save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • [Faith] Episode 50: Esau McCaulley - The Search for God and Self

    [Faith] Episode 50: Esau McCaulley - The Search for God and Self
    Dec 9 2024
    How do experiences of pain, identity, and reconciliation shape one’s understanding of God and faith? In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Jared are joined by Esau McCaulley to talk about how his faith has been formed in the midst of family trauma, anti-Black racism, and the search for identity in America. Together they ponder forgiveness as a transformative process, the hard parts of cultivating a desire for others' flourishing, and the ways suffering can deepen faith. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins

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All Christians need to listen!

First time I've heard reconstruction outside of my own journey - loved it so much!

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Combining Care, Caution, Complexity, and Scholarship in Bible Study

The hosts really have a heart to share the complexities of the Bible in a way that is open minded, scholarly, and nonjudgmental.

The first episode that I heard opened with an advertisement about gummies for micro dosing. At that point, I know that this podcast was going to be a bit different.

For years, I’ve been contemplating the complexities, oddities, history, and seemingly contradictions within the Bible, but it’s not until recently that I’ve found a community of people that are like minded.

I’m not here to promote atheism or blindly harmonize texts that don’t align with each other. I’m not extremely left or right on this issue. I just want to be honest with the text, and I believe God is okay with that.

In short, I’m just trying to make the best out of my experience while getting a deeper understanding of how the Bible and its wisdom, stories, and weirdness can help. This podcast is one of those tools for me.

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So Helpful, So Informative!

Lots of different great topics & issues for Questioning Christians, Seekers investigating Christ's teachings & Christian Religion, Scholars, Educators, if you are at all spiritual or religious with Christian leanings or traditions. I'd also recommend it for ALL Pastors & Faith Leaders in the Church tradition. I guarantee you that there are people in your congregation who are or will be going through a "Faith Transition". I think a lot of the things discussed in this podcast should be brought up in church Bible studies, discussion groups, sermons, etc. When I found out that there are all of these books and resources discussed on this podcast and that no one in ANY of my Faith Communities had recommended them, preached on them, etc. I was kind of angry. I thought I was questioning Alone! But I'm not. I'm Deconstructing and Reconstructing with great authors and teachers and philosophers!

What a breath of fresh air & a little bit of peace during a so-called Crisis of Faith!!!

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