The Bible For Normal People

Peter Enns and Jared Byas
  • 4.8 (4)
  • CHRISTIANITY
  • EVERY TWO WEEKS
The Bible For Normal People

A weekly podcast talk show having serious talks about the sacred book. Hosted by Peter Enns and Jared Byas.

  1. [Faith] Episode 49: Hillary McBride & Preston McDaniel Hill - Mental Health in a Faith Transition

    3 DAYS AGO

    [Faith] Episode 49: Hillary McBride & Preston McDaniel Hill - Mental Health in a Faith Transition

    In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Jared Byas talks with therapist and author Hillary McBride along with theologian and psychological scientist Preston McDaniel Hill about the psychological impacts of navigating faith transitions. They explore how faith intersects with mental health and discuss the importance of community, self-trust, and relational support during the process. Hillary and Preston work together on the Spiritual First Responders Project (https://www.sfrproject.org). The Spiritual First Responders Project is a research initiative on mental health and spiritual meaning-making for those experiencing faith deconstruction. They offer spiritual process groups led by licensed mental health professionals for those who are deconstructing or have experienced church hurt. The project is not religiously affiliated or sponsored by any church. Its only goal is to support you in your mental and spiritual health. For more information and to get involved, visit sfrproject.org or email them directly at sfrproject@richmont.edu. Show Notes → ********** This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Greenlight is a debit card and money app made for families: parents can send money to their kids and keep an eye on kids’ spending and saving, while kids and teens build money confidence and lifelong financial literacy skills. Sign up for Greenlight today at greenlight.com/normalpeople. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 4m
  2. [Bible] Episode 287: Julia Watts Belser - A Jewish Perspective on Disability

    18 NOV

    [Bible] Episode 287: Julia Watts Belser - A Jewish Perspective on Disability

    How does Judaism approach the topic of disability? In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Julia Watts Belser joins Pete and Cynthia to examine how the Hebrew Bible portrays disability and how Jewish tradition engages these texts in both ancient and modern contexts. She explains what a “blemish” means in Leviticus, the rabbinic tradition of sacred interpretation, and how disability wisdom can make a better world for everybody. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min
  3. [Bible] Episode 286: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins Genesis (Part 4)

    11 NOV

    [Bible] Episode 286: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins Genesis (Part 4)

    In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete dives into the chaotic sibling soap opera of Jacob and Esau and all its trickery, questionable family dynamics, and divine wrestling matches. Pete explains how and why this ancient family drama was likely written and edited much later to make sense of Israel’s political squabbles. 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. ********** This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Named the #1 digital photo frame by Wirecutter, Aura frames are incredibly smart and easy to use. For a limited time, visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code NORMALPEOPLE at checkout. This exclusive Black Friday Cyber Monday deal is their best of the year, so don’t miss out! Terms and conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 7m
  4. Episode 285: Pete Enns & the Old Testament Nerds - Ask a Scholar Anything (About the Hebrew Bible)

    4 NOV

    Episode 285: Pete Enns & the Old Testament Nerds - Ask a Scholar Anything (About the Hebrew Bible)

    Does the Hebrew Bible matter for Christians? In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete is joined by Nerds-in-Residence Anna Sieges-Beal, Aaron Higashi, and Cynthia Shafer-Elliott to answer your questions about the Hebrew Bible (aka Old Testament) including the role it plays for Christians, the historical basis for events like the exodus, and the structure of biblical texts. They explore the origins of familiar stories, differing interpretations, and what these ancient writings mean for people of faith today. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min
  5. [Faith] Episode 48: Bishop Michael Curry - Love Makes Room for Us All (REISSUE)

    28 OCT

    [Faith] Episode 48: Bishop Michael Curry - Love Makes Room for Us All (REISSUE)

    What parts of our faith are worth holding onto? In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry joins Pete and Jared to discuss ways to think differently about scripture and the importance of keeping love at the center of your being. This is a reissue of The Bible for Normal People Episode 192 from February 2022. Show Notes → ********** This episode is brought to you by Litter Robot! Litter-Robot by Whisker is the solution to all your litter box problems, with self-cleaning technology that automatically cleans after every use so your cats will always have a fresh bed of litter to do their business - and your friends won’t think your house smells like a litter box. Right now, Whisker is offering $75 off Litter-Robot bundles. AND, as a special offer to listeners, you can get an additional $50 off when you go to stopscooping.com/NORMALPEOPLE. ********** This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Greenlight is a debit card and money app made for families: parents can send money to their kids and keep an eye on kids’ spending and saving, while kids and teens build money confidence and lifelong financial literacy skills. Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to greenlight.com/normalpeople. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 5m
  6. [Bible] Episode 284: Jennifer G. Bird - The Myth of Biblical Marriage

    21 OCT

    [Bible] Episode 284: Jennifer G. Bird - The Myth of Biblical Marriage

    Should Christians use the Bible as a template for a healthy marriage? In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Dr. Jennifer Bird joins Jared and Angela Parker to bust the myth of “biblical” marriage. She dives into the ways scripture has been used to enforce traditional gender roles, the cultural assumptions embedded in biblical texts about marriage, sex, and property rights, and how these interpretations have influenced Christian thought. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    56 min
  7. [Faith] Episode 47: Lee C. Camp - America Can Never Be a Christian Nation

    14 OCT

    [Faith] Episode 47: Lee C. Camp - America Can Never Be a Christian Nation

    In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Lee Camp joins Pete and Jared to discuss the relationship between Christianity and politics, challenging the idea that Christianity is apolitical by arguing that Christian faith is inherently political in addressing fundamental human concerns like reconciliation, justice, and community. He also addresses the problematic notion of America as a "Christian nation" and calls for a more thoughtful, less partisan Christian engagement in politics. Show Notes → ********** 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

    57 min
  8. [Bible] Episode 283: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins Genesis (Part 3)

    7 OCT

    [Bible] Episode 283: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins Genesis (Part 3)

    In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete dives into the story of Abraham in Genesis. Pete explores Abraham’s importance as a pivotal figure in the Bible, detailing his journey, covenants with God, and major themes found in the stories about him. Through a "flyover" of Abraham's life, Pete highlights connections to other parts of the Bible and explores theological tensions for Christians today. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 21m
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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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  • Creator
    Peter Enns and Jared Byas
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    342
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2017 All rights reserved.
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    The Bible For Normal People

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