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Bible Love is a conversation about scripture between Mary Balfour Dunlap (priest at Church of the Resurrection in Greenwood, S.C.) and Alan Bentrup (priest at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Keller, Texas).

Bible Love: A Scripture Podcast Bible Love Podcast

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 27 Ratings

Bible Love is a conversation about scripture between Mary Balfour Dunlap (priest at Church of the Resurrection in Greenwood, S.C.) and Alan Bentrup (priest at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Keller, Texas).

    Rebuilding Something New (Haggai)

    Rebuilding Something New (Haggai)

    Today we talk about Haggai, and  comfort, hope, and prophecy.

    Questions for reflection:
    - Where have you encountered God this week?

    Readings for next week: Zechariah

    Links mentioned in this episode:
    - Juana Inés de la Cruz (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juana_In%C3%A9s_de_la_Cruz)
    - Video: All You Need is Eight Minutes (https://www.instagram.com/p/C5vBY56M6jo/)
    - Dr. Tony’s notes (https://www.stmartininthefields.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Intro-to-Exilic-and-Postexilic-Prophets.pdf)
    - The Bible Project overview of Isaiah (https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-haggai/)
    - Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast)


    The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe

    • 20 min
    Comfort, Comfort Ye My People (Isaiah 40-55)

    Comfort, Comfort Ye My People (Isaiah 40-55)

    Today Dr. Tony joins us as we look at Second Isaiah, Deutero Isaiah, or whatever you want to call it. We talk about comfort, hope, and prophecy.

    Questions for reflection:
    - Where have you encountered God this week?

    Readings for next week: Haggai

    Links mentioned in this episode:
    - Dr. Tony’s notes on Isaiah (https://www.stmartininthefields.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Intro-to-Deutero-Isaiah.pdf)
    - The Bible Project overview of Isaiah (https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-isaiah/)
    - Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast)


    The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe

    • 24 min
    Judgment and Promise (Intro to the Exilic and Post-Exilic Prophets)

    Judgment and Promise (Intro to the Exilic and Post-Exilic Prophets)

    Today Dr. Tony joins us for an overview of the Exilic and Post-Exilic Prophets.

    Questions for reflection:
    - Where have you encountered God this week?

    Readings for next week: Isaiah 40-55

    Links mentioned in this episode:
    - Dr. Tony’s notes (https://www.stmartininthefields.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Intro-to-Exilic-and-Postexilic-Prophets.pdf)
    - Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast)


    The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe

    • 27 min
    The Worst Prophet (Jonah)

    The Worst Prophet (Jonah)

    Today we’re joined by Garrett Ayers, associate rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Columbia, S.C. We talk about whales, enemies, and God’s unending love.

    Questions for reflection:
    - Where have you encountered God this week?

    Readings for next week: Jonah

    Links mentioned in this episode:
    - Garrett Ayers (https://stjohnscolumbia.org/clergy-staff/)
    - Dr. Tony’s notes on Jonah (https://www.stmartininthefields.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Intro-to-Jonah.pdf)
    - The Bible Project overview of Nahum (https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-jonah/)
    - Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast)


    The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe

    • 24 min
    God’s Love Doesn’t Run Out (Overview of Jonah)

    God’s Love Doesn’t Run Out (Overview of Jonah)

    Today Dr. Tony joins us for an overview of Jonah. We talk about the ways we try to run from God, and the lengths God goes to love us.

    Questions for reflection:
    - Where have you encountered God this week?

    Readings for next week: Jonah

    Links mentioned in this episode:
    - Dr. Tony’s notes on Jonah (https://www.stmartininthefields.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Intro-to-Jonah.pdf)
    - The Bible Project overview of Nahum (https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-jonah/)
    - Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast)

    The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe

    • 25 min
    A Refuge in Distress (Nahum)

    A Refuge in Distress (Nahum)

    Today we talk about doom, gloom, brokenness, and all that fun stuff! We also talk about God’s love and redemption that is always there.

    Questions for reflection:
    - Where have you encountered God this week?

    Readings for next week: Jonah

    Links mentioned in this episode:
    - Dr. Tony’s notes on Preexillic Prophets (https://www.stmartininthefields.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Intro-to-Preexilic-Prophets.pdf)
    - The Bible Project overview of Nahum (https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-nahum/)
    - Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast)

    The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe

    • 17 min

Customer Reviews

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27 Ratings

27 Ratings

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Loved Women in Ministry

I have so enjoyed this series. Have learned from every episode. Thank you Mary Balfour for this summer treat. Anne Penney, Holy Trinity Auburn.

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Great podcast

I absolutely love this podcast. I like the way they are taking their time studying the scripture. Their insights are great and I have learned so much.

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Great Bible Podcast

The priests really help me learn about the Bible and how to apply it to my life. Wonderful Podcast!

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