The Boundless Bible

The Boundless Bible
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The Boundless Bible is a podcast dedicated to discussing the many layers and perspectives the Bible offers to those interested in deepening their views and understanding. Hosted by three friends from very different walks of life and life experiences, who've come together through curiosity of, and respect for, the living Word. Our hosts are: DAVID SHAPIRO -- was born an Orthodox Jew, later an atheist, ex-military and MMA fighter, David heeded the call to Jesus and is now an ordained Pastor, specializing in Apologetics. JAVIER MARQUEZ -- Originally from Brooklyn, moved to LA to be an actor, and deeply found the Lord which led him to work in the church, lead Bible studies and grow his faith. JASON HOLLOWAY -- grew up in the church, left in college, and spent the next 2 decades immersed in learning world religion, spirituality, science, and mythology, recently returning to the Faith with renewed insight and perspective. After a year of weekly discussions, we came to find that sharing and debating their different perspectives had become an exciting way to introduce new ideas to old thinking, grow their understanding, and strengthen their faith. We are aware that there are many people out there who feel their questions haven't been answered, whose curiosity has been tamped down, or who just generally feel their community doesn't allow open dialogue, and our goal is to give those people a place to listen, ask questions, and engage with their curiosity to find a deeper and more robust connection to their faith.

  1. 1D AGO

    54: King Solomon: When Having Everything Isn't Enough

    Send us a text A king with everything discovered it still wasn’t enough. We walk through Solomon’s breathtaking rise—peaceful reign, the temple’s construction, the visit of the Queen of Sheba—and the surprising vacancy that trailed his success. When God offered a gift, Solomon asked for wisdom to govern. It worked. He judged well, prospered, and secured peace. But the same precision that honed his leadership never pierced his heart, and the covenant’s conditions—walk with Me and flourish; turn away and lose—slowly came due. Together we contrast David and Solomon to expose a tension many of us feel: brains versus heart. David failed loudly and returned; Solomon succeeded quietly and drifted. That contrast reframes how we read Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Proverbs gives dazzling, practical insight on diligence, speech, character, and destiny, but it is not a rulebook to optimize your life. Wisdom lives in the tension between guideposts and only unlocks under the fear of the Lord. Ecclesiastes, through the haunting word hevel—vapor, smoke—shows why achievement, pleasure, legacy, and even wisdom itself cannot bear the weight of meaning. Without a higher purpose, we end up chasing the wind. We also press into joy and peace as gifts received rather than trophies earned. Deuteronomy warns that serving God without joy becomes its own curse, because joy withheld from God is joy misplaced elsewhere. Solomon’s story is a living parable: the more he amassed, the more he wanted. Yet the final word is hope. Repentance remains open, presence returns to the seeker, and meaning flows back when we fear God and keep His commandments. If you’ve ever wondered why success still leaves a gap, this conversation offers a grounded, heart-first path back to what satisfies. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a rating and review so more listeners can find these conversations. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Have a topic, verse, or story you'd like us to cover? Tell us on the socials at @theboundlessbible: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok Join the new Facebook Group: The Boundless Bible Discussion Group If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe and leave a review—it helps us reach more people like you.

    35 min

  2. JAN 6

    53: Cain And Abel: Revealing the Character of Humans (and God)

    Send us a text A few verses, a lifetime of questions. We dive into the Cain and Abel narrative to examine why one offering was favored, how envy metastasizes into violence, and what the haunting warning “sin is crouching at the door” means for a modern life. With David, Javi, and Jason at the table, we unpack the tension between justice and mercy, the role of free will, and the power of ambiguity that lets each of us see our own reflection in the text. We start with the brothers’ different offerings—flock and field—and explore clues across Genesis and Hebrews about faith, firstborn portions, and the posture of the heart. From there, we sit with God’s counsel to Cain, a timeless therapy session on mastering emotion before emotion masters us. The conversation moves from theological layers to practical ground: the habits that feed resentment, the costliness that makes a gift transformative, and the quiet spiral that turns comparison into grievance. Then comes consequence and grace. We trace the mark of Cain as protection within penalty, and the symbolism of wandering “east of Eden” as the mental wilderness of rumination and shame. Along the way, we wrestle with the gift and burden of not knowing: why someone else is favored, why doors open for others first, why ambiguity may be the point because it exposes the heart. If you’ve ever felt overlooked at work, in family, or in faith, this episode gives language, wisdom, and guardrails to keep envy from writing your next chapter. Listen for practical takeaways on guarding your heart, offering what truly costs, and choosing repentance over rumination. If the story is a mirror, the reflection is ours to change. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review—what line hit you the hardest, and why? Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Have a topic, verse, or story you'd like us to cover? Tell us on the socials at @theboundlessbible: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok Join the new Facebook Group: The Boundless Bible Discussion Group If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe and leave a review—it helps us reach more people like you.

    40 min

  3. 12/30/2025

    52: 2025 RECAP: A Year of Verses and Takeaways

    Send us a text The best conversations don’t end when the mics turn off. Celebrating one full year of Boundless Bible, we revisit the verses that changed us, the moments that surprised us, and the friendships that kept our faith steady when life got loud. John 3:30 sets the tone—He must become greater, I must become less—shaping how we create, choose, and serve without getting trapped in ego or perfectionism. That simple shift makes room for courage: when God grows larger in our view, small worries lose their grip. We then sit with Psalm 40 and talk honestly about dark seasons. Waiting rarely feels spiritual in the moment, yet we’ve watched God lift us from the pit and set our feet on rock, turning pain into praise that others can follow. Gratitude becomes forward‑looking trust—confidence not just for what God has done, but for what He will do next. Along the way we admit the tension: learning is wonderful in hindsight and hard in real time, so faith often means moving a step at a time before our feelings catch up. Community ties it all together. Romans 1:11‑12 surprised us with Paul’s desire to be mutually encouraged by others’ faith. If Paul needed people, so do we. That insight pushed us beyond a legalistic loop of “try harder alone” to a relational return to God and each other. We highlight a few favorite conversations—from discipleship insights to thoughtful takes on the Trinity and stories of skeptics who found Christ—that sharpened our understanding and softened our hearts. Light‑bulb moments on air led us back to Scripture with fresh eyes, reminding us why conversation is a vital spiritual practice. We’re grateful for 52 weeks of shared discovery and eager for what’s ahead. If this resonates, tap follow, share with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review with your verse of the year. Your voice helps shape where we go next. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Have a topic, verse, or story you'd like us to cover? Tell us on the socials at @theboundlessbible: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok Join the new Facebook Group: The Boundless Bible Discussion Group If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe and leave a review—it helps us reach more people like you.

    28 min

  4. 12/23/2025

    51: Christmas: When God's Distance Changed to Closeness

    Send us a text A cradle in a quiet town changed how the world meets God. We open the Christmas story not as sentiment, but as the turning point where distance dies—where a holy presence once feared becomes Emmanuel, God with us. Together we explore why power arrived as a baby, how Joseph’s costly mercy reframed justice, and what it means that the first thing the world touched of God was not a throne but soft skin. We walk through the texture of the nativity with fresh eyes: betrothal as binding covenant, the shame Joseph chose to carry, and the significance of naming Jesus as full acceptance of responsibility. From there we trace a straight line to the heart of the incarnation—solidarity. The shortest verse, “Jesus wept,” becomes a doorway into divine empathy. Jesus stands at Lazarus’ tomb knowing resurrection is minutes away and still enters our grief. Strength shows up in quiet obedience, not spectacle; authority bends to lift the lowly, not to be served. This conversation moves beyond the manger to the arc of redemption: the end of a long silence, the “second Adam” who repairs what was broken, and the cross and empty tomb that validate hope. Doubt meets scars with Thomas, and faith meets blessing for those who have not seen yet believe. We also reflect on the seismic shift from an untouchable force to a tangible, knowable Person—and how the Holy Spirit makes that nearness our daily reality. Christmas isn’t merely cozy; it’s an invitation to draw close to the One who already drew close to us. If this resonates, share it with a friend who needs hope, subscribe for more thoughtful conversations, and leave a review to tell us how Emmanuel is reshaping your season. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Have a topic, verse, or story you'd like us to cover? Tell us on the socials at @theboundlessbible: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok Join the new Facebook Group: The Boundless Bible Discussion Group If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe and leave a review—it helps us reach more people like you.

    36 min

  5. 12/17/2025

    50: Silence: Punishment, Preparation or Presence?

    Send us a text What if silence isn’t empty, but a language God uses to shape us? We dig into the uneasy space between be silent before the Lord and do not keep silent, O God, and trace how quiet moments can heal, refine, and ready us for what comes next. From the fear of stillness in a hyper-noisy world to the comfort of shared quiet during grief, we explore the many textures of silence and the surprising ways it speaks. We walk through Scripture’s big quiet stretches: the 400 years between Joseph and Moses and the 400 years before the birth of Jesus. One begins with provision and turns to bondage; the other unfolds under Roman rule. Both are charged with preparation—roads, systems, and a people formed to recognize deliverance. Along the way we wrestle with a hard truth: God’s silence can feel like discipline, yet even discipline carries protection and purpose. Punish and prepare can happen at the same time. This conversation gets practical. We talk about rest as resistance, the Sabbath as designed silence, and why Elijah’s whisper matters after exhaustion. We borrow a lesson from negotiation—silence surfaces truth—and apply it to prayer and choices. Not every quiet season delivers quick answers; sometimes there’s a call without a map. That’s where Hebrews 11 reframes faith as a verb: keep walking, align your steps with what you already know of God’s character, and let wisdom grow in the waiting. Like music, meaning comes from notes and rests together; the pauses shape the song. If you’re in a quiet season, you’re not alone. Lean into presence, practice stillness, and take the next faithful step. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage to wait well, and leave a review telling us how you’re learning to hear the whisper. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Have a topic, verse, or story you'd like us to cover? Tell us on the socials at @theboundlessbible: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok Join the new Facebook Group: The Boundless Bible Discussion Group If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe and leave a review—it helps us reach more people like you.

    27 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    49: Blindness: Believing is Seeing

    Send us a text Believing is seeing sounds backward until you’ve lived through the fog. We open with the story of Jesus healing a blind man using mud made with saliva—shocking at first, yet deeply rooted in first‑century remedies. That historical lens unlocks a bigger idea woven through Scripture: God heals both the body and the heart, using ordinary means to reveal extraordinary truth. From there, we map two very different forms of blindness. There’s the stubborn kind, where pride shuts our eyes because truth demands change. And there’s the unintentional kind, where we lack the framework to understand what we’re witnessing, like the disciples who watched miracles and still struggled to grasp the message. Instead of offering quick fixes, the Bible functions as a school of wisdom. You don’t read it once and “get it”; you return, and it forms how you see, choose, and love. We also name three roots that often fuel our blindness: a hardened heart, religion without relationship, and pain. Think of Saul becoming Paul—three days of darkness that broke his certainty and opened him to grace. Along the way, we talk honestly about doubt, control, and the daily rhythm of surrender. Some days feel crystal clear; other days are cloudy. The invitation is to keep our eyes open, to repent quickly, and to trust that Jesus, the light of the world, keeps leading us out of shadow. The conversation lands in the present: missions that hand out glasses so elders can read Scripture for the first time, tears falling as words come into focus. God still uses the world—medicine, technology, community—to restore sight and renew hearts. If you’re wrestling with control, running on religious autopilot, or carrying pain that dims your vision, this one is for you. Listen, reflect, and let the Light realign your view. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the conversation. What veil are you asking God to lift today? Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Have a topic, verse, or story you'd like us to cover? Tell us on the socials at @theboundlessbible: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok Join the new Facebook Group: The Boundless Bible Discussion Group If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe and leave a review—it helps us reach more people like you.

    33 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    BONUS: David Shapiro: When Faith Feels Messy

    Send us a text When the rush of new faith meets the reality of a noisy life, what do we do with the chaos that lingers? We explore why accepting Christ doesn’t guarantee instant calm and how God turns both trials and undisciplined habits into tools for growth and courage. With a raw personal story of dyslexia transformed into a hunger for Scripture, we trace how a painful label became a pathway to understanding God’s word and a living testimony of grace. We walk through the desert with Moses, not as a legend but as a terrified man prepared by pressure and presence. We learn from Job’s reverence after loss, Peter’s rebukes that led to boldness, Joseph’s detours that formed wisdom, and Adam and Eve’s costly lapse in discipline. Then we follow Saul to Paul, where blindness becomes turning point and zeal is redirected toward love. Together, these lives show a pattern: God doesn’t promise a life free from storms; he promises to walk with us through them, shaping who we become on the other side. If you’re wrestling with expectations or struggling to build steady habits—prayer slipping, Bible closed, old patterns loud—we offer simple, doable practices: short prayers before screens, a psalm at sunrise, a weekly check-in with a friend who asks honest questions. We talk about holding onto holy moments like baptism without pretending they erase everyday burdens, and we anchor hope in the Creator who knit us together thread by thread, patiently and purposefully. Come for the honesty and stay for the encouragement. Let this conversation help you name your current chaos—trial to endure or undiscipline to retrain—and take one small step toward presence over panic. If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope today, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What practice will you try this week? Support the show Have a topic, verse, or story you'd like us to cover? Tell us on the socials at @theboundlessbible: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok Join the new Facebook Group: The Boundless Bible Discussion Group If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe and leave a review—it helps us reach more people like you.

    11 min

  8. 11/26/2025

    47: Thankfulness: Gratitude that Looks Ahead

    Send us a text What if gratitude wasn’t just about what happened, but about what’s coming? We dig into a richer practice of thankfulness that looks ahead with trust, drawing from the Hebrew idea of toda and the early church’s understanding of the Eucharist as a living act of thanksgiving. Along the way, we get honest about the moments we say “thanks” with our lips while grumbling in our hearts—and how to break that cycle with humility, obedience, and a wider view of God’s work. We unpack the real-life tension of sharing gratitude when friends are hurting. Do you celebrate out loud or keep it quiet? We thread the needle with empathy and wisdom: mourn with those who mourn, then offer perspective that lifts without minimizing pain. The Psalms become our guide, showing how lament can turn to praise without shortcuts. From David’s wilderness years to our own storms, we explore how even a mustard seed of forward-looking thanks can steady the soul and open a path through suffering. This conversation also taps into the science of gratitude: boosted dopamine and serotonin, better sleep, stronger relationships, and healthier emotional regulation. We connect those findings with everyday practices—naming small gifts, thanking God aloud, and turning gratitude into hospitality. Two simple Thanksgiving stories remind us that a shared table can transform loneliness into belonging. If you’ve struggled to feel thankful, you’re not broken; you’re human. Start small: thank God for breath today, and for the help that’s on the way tomorrow. If this resonated with you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review telling us one thing you’re thanking God for in advance this week. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Have a topic, verse, or story you'd like us to cover? Tell us on the socials at @theboundlessbible: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok Join the new Facebook Group: The Boundless Bible Discussion Group If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe and leave a review—it helps us reach more people like you.

    34 min
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The Boundless Bible is a podcast dedicated to discussing the many layers and perspectives the Bible offers to those interested in deepening their views and understanding. Hosted by three friends from very different walks of life and life experiences, who've come together through curiosity of, and respect for, the living Word. Our hosts are: DAVID SHAPIRO -- was born an Orthodox Jew, later an atheist, ex-military and MMA fighter, David heeded the call to Jesus and is now an ordained Pastor, specializing in Apologetics. JAVIER MARQUEZ -- Originally from Brooklyn, moved to LA to be an actor, and deeply found the Lord which led him to work in the church, lead Bible studies and grow his faith. JASON HOLLOWAY -- grew up in the church, left in college, and spent the next 2 decades immersed in learning world religion, spirituality, science, and mythology, recently returning to the Faith with renewed insight and perspective. After a year of weekly discussions, we came to find that sharing and debating their different perspectives had become an exciting way to introduce new ideas to old thinking, grow their understanding, and strengthen their faith. We are aware that there are many people out there who feel their questions haven't been answered, whose curiosity has been tamped down, or who just generally feel their community doesn't allow open dialogue, and our goal is to give those people a place to listen, ask questions, and engage with their curiosity to find a deeper and more robust connection to their faith.

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  • Creator
    The Boundless Bible
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
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