Inquisitive Disciples

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Inquisitive Disciples welcomes the woman who is struggling to reconcile her faith with the questions that arise when she reads her Bible. ​If we’re honest, growing in spiritual maturity sometimes means re-examining what we’ve always assumed or been taught the Bible says. But rest assured, I'm here to tell you, you don’t have to choose between intellectual honesty and faithfulness to Yahweh. I believe Yahweh, the ruler of the universe, is not threatened by our questions. On the contrary, He has given us Scripture to search, meditate on, wrestle with, and spend a lifetime exploring—not simply to find answers, but to know who Yahweh is and how to become more like Him. ​ The heart of Inquisitive Disciples is to create a space where women can ask questions and explore the history, context, and Scriptural arguments behind difficult topics. So, if you’re a woman who wants to dig deeper, ask harder questions, and pursue a greater understanding of the Bible, you’re in the right place. Welcome, Inquisitive Disciple!

  1. há 3 dias

    I’m so excited (and admittedly a little nervous!) to finally introduce...

    Sign up For the Newsletter here: https://inquisitive-disciples.kit.com/47491a2322   Purchase A Worthy Walk Devotional (PDF Download) Here: https://inquisitive-disciples.kit.com...   Well, friends—here we are! I’m so excited (and admittedly a little nervous!) to finally introduce **Inquisitive Disciples**—a new space for women who have questions about Christianity, Scripture, and what they’ve been taught, but sometimes feel like they’re not supposed to ask them.   I believe we can pursue intellectual honesty and faithfulness to Yahweh at the same time.   Here, we’re going to ask questions, examine Scripture, consider historical and cultural context, research difficult topics, and wrestle with the things that don’t always fit neatly into a Sunday school answer. Because sometimes the honest response is, Hmmmm… how do I make sense of this?”   And that’s okay.   We may not always have the answers. We may even change our minds as we learn. But we can keep seeking, keep researching, keep wrestling, and allow Scripture to shape us along the way.   Most importantly, I believe Yahweh is not threatened by our questions.   *Inquisitive Disciples* will include Bible studies, devotionals, podcast series, newsletters, and other resources designed to help us dig deeper into Scripture and pursue knowing Yahweh more—not simply collecting answers, but learning who He is and how we are called to live. The podcast will launch with an **8-week series**, with a new episode each week, followed by a short two-week break before the next series begins.   Thank you for being here at the very beginning. I’m genuinely excited to see where Yahweh takes this—and where He takes me as I continue learning what it means to be an inquisitive disciple. So, let’s roll up our sleeves and get started.    Welcome to Inquisitive Disciples!

  2. 30 de ago.

    Not Goodbye. What's Next.

    On this episode of Coffee with Hales, I share a three-year milestone, the heart behind why I started my podcast, and why I’m facing a rebrand. If you would like to partner with me to purchase a new computer, please click this link to make a one-time donation: https://buymeacoffee.com/yourmorningstart 00:00 Welcome and Milestone 00:42 Why I Started Podcasting 01:14 Grief and Healing Journey 03:16 Channel Evolves and Rebrand 04:04 Two Passions Two Audiences 05:55 Upcoming Changes and Break 06:51 Gear Problems and Support 08:27 Gratitude and See You Soon

  3. 18 de ago.

    The Bible Isn't Perfect?! The Bible Was Written, Copied & Preserved by Humans — Can We Trust It?

    On this episode of Coffee with Hales, we talk about what happens when the Bible doesn’t look as perfect as we thought, including how Scripture was copied, translated, transmitted, and preserved by humans. We discuss textual variants, what textual criticism is, and why differences between manuscripts (like spelling, word order, or even larger passages) don’t erase the Bible’s overall message. We also look at why the Gospels sometimes tell the same events differently, how authors wrote for different audiences, and why we should read Scripture in its original context. The episode encourages asking hard questions instead of walking away from faith. 00:00 Fragile Faith Foundations 00:35 Welcome Back and Big Questions 02:09 God Partners With Humans 04:40 From Oral Tradition to Scrolls 06:57 Textual Variants Explained 11:34 Famous New Testament Variants 12:41 Why Gospels Differ 18:59 Hermeneutics and Audience Context 20:50 Encouragement for Doubters 22:06 Thanks and Farewell

  4. 13 de ago.

    When Letting Go Means Obedience | Living Intentionally with Haley Graham

    In this Coffee with Hales episode, Haley Hales interviews her friend Haley Graham as part of the Living Intentionally series. Haley Graham shares her faith background, frequent childhood moves, and how her relationship with Jesus became personal through homeschooling, Liberty University, and community. She describes a difficult 2025 season working in applied behavior analysis with children who had severe needs, how God sustained her, and how stepping out in obedience led her to begin a doctorate and transition into a new role as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Liberty. They discuss the importance of letting Scripture shape theology, finding church community at Altru City, mentoring through figure skating, and practical habits for quiet time, including pairing Bible reading with coffee and using carefully sourced AI tools for study. Haley offers advice on discerning calling by returning to salvation, evaluating spiritual gifts, dreaming with God, and practicing small acts of obedience. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:36 Season of Renewal 01:54 Early Faith and Moving 02:53 Making Faith Personal 03:41 Liberty Years and Community 05:36 Studies and Career Path 06:30 Bible Study and Hermeneutics 07:59 Finding Altru City Church 09:12 Leaving Job and Doctorate Leap 13:49 Skating Coaching and Mentorship 16:17 Gods Providence in Career 19:15 Why Psychology Not Accounting 19:43 Major Switch Moment 20:13 Rejecting Counseling Track 20:53 Starting With Kids 21:28 Hard Cases Real Costs 22:27 Faith Through Stumbling 23:20 Lives Truly Transformed 25:30 Teaching Compassion Skills 26:08 Finding Your Calling 28:56 Habits For Quiet Time 31:29 AI For Bible Study 36:20 Monotony To Renewal 37:34 Final Encouragement Farewell

  5. 24 de jul.

    Out of Context? Fact-Checking 3 Viral Bible Videos Using Hermeneutics.

    3 Viral Bible Verses, 1 Hermeneutic Lens (Isaiah 6, Psalm 137, Mark 3) In this Coffee with Hales episode, I continue my series on how reading the Bible chronologically challenged my assumptions and pushed me toward sound hermeneutics—letting theology come from Scripture (exegesis) instead of reading my views into it (eisegesis). I review key terms (hermeneutics, Tanakh, Septuagint, exegesis/eisegesis) and then apply them to three examples: an ICE recruitment video using “Here am I, send me” (Isaiah 6) outside its divine-commission context; a critique of Psalm 137’s “dash their infants” line, explained as poetic imprecatory lament tied to Israel’s retributive justice framework; and a Pride-related claim that Jesus breaking Sabbath rules means we should break moral law, addressed through Mark 3 and the Sabbath’s purpose. I end by inviting respectful discussion and sharing upcoming episodes and a garden tour. 00:00 Series Setup 01:47 Hermeneutics Basics 02:24 Text History Terms 04:24 Exegesis Versus Eisegesis 05:36 ICE Recruitment Verse 06:46 Isaiah 6 In Context 10:23 Application Not Propaganda 12:10 Psalm 137 Controversy 15:41 Poetry And Retribution 19:51 Pride Video Claim 21:17Sabbath Healing Context 25:42 Wrap Up And Next Steps

  6. 20 de jul.

    Living Intentionally as a Wife, Mom, and Homeschooler | Chatting with Abbie!

    In this episode of Coffee with Hales, Haley sits down with her sister-in-law Abbie during a busy July 4th family gathering to continue the Living Intentionally series. Abbie shares what it was like growing up in a large family, how she first learned about Jesus through her missionary grandparents, and how her faith deepened after leaving home and attending Word of Life and other colleges. She talks about meeting and marrying her husband Luke, how marriage challenged her spiritual maturity through daily selflessness, and how motherhood has shaped her patience and priorities. Abbie explains why they chose to homeschool, how co-ops and activities support their kids, and offers practical encouragement for getting Scripture into family life by leading through example. She also discusses focusing less on social media, being present at home, and valuing thoughtful theological conversations that drive her back to Scripture.   00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:32 First Meeting Memories 01:30 Growing Up in a Big Family 03:19 Early Faith Foundations 04:38 College and Spiritual Growth 06:12 Meeting Luke and Dating 07:39 Marriage and Spiritual Maturity 09:54 Motherhood in the Thick of It 11:53 Why We Homeschool 14:11 Raising Kids in the Word 15:31 What Matters Most Now 16:52 Theology Debates and Family Unity 18:28 Final Thanks and Goodbye

  7. 14 de jul.

    Part 5 | Literal... According to who? You're Not the Bible's Original Audience

    Hermeneutics: Why Context Matters (and How to Stop Taking Verses Out of Context) In today’s Coffee with Hales episode, I’m continuing my hermeneutics series by focusing on why context matters when interpreting and applying the Bible. I talk through different kinds of context—historical, cultural, author/audience, paragraph-level, and even grammatical—and why chapter and verse breaks aren’t divinely inspired. I use Galatians 3:28, Jeremiah 29:11, and Philippians 4:13 as examples of how verses get ripped out of context and reshaped to say what we want. I also unpack what it really means to “take the Bible literally” by considering genre, metaphors, and idioms, and I share how these principles can challenge our theology (including end times and the free will/predestination debate). I close by encouraging you to evaluate theological disagreements by examining the hermeneutics behind them.

  8. 9 de jul.

    Part 4 | Why is THAT In the Bible? | Cultural & Historical Context

    Hermeneutics: Cultural & Historical Context (Water to Wine, Deuteronomy 21, Good Samaritan)  In this episode of Coffee with Hales, I continue the hermeneutics series by explaining why audience relevancy, context, and cultural/historical background matter when interpreting Scripture, and I contrast exegesis (letting the text lead) with eisegesis (reading assumptions into the text). I walk through Jesus turning water into wine as an honor/shame, hospitality-focused crisis at a week-long wedding, then discuss Deuteronomy 21:10–14 using insights from Dr. Kate McCoy to show how the law addressed practices in the ancient world and protected captive women with wife status and agency. I also revisit the Good Samaritan to highlight that “neighbor” includes an arch enemy, and I close by framing Jesus’ healings as both physical and social/spiritual restoration for the ritually unclean.  https://women.lifeway.com/2023/05/15/marked-katie-j-mccoy/ https://cckc.church/podcast/women-in-biblical-law-katie-mccoy/

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Inquisitive Disciples welcomes the woman who is struggling to reconcile her faith with the questions that arise when she reads her Bible. ​If we’re honest, growing in spiritual maturity sometimes means re-examining what we’ve always assumed or been taught the Bible says. But rest assured, I'm here to tell you, you don’t have to choose between intellectual honesty and faithfulness to Yahweh. I believe Yahweh, the ruler of the universe, is not threatened by our questions. On the contrary, He has given us Scripture to search, meditate on, wrestle with, and spend a lifetime exploring—not simply to find answers, but to know who Yahweh is and how to become more like Him. ​ The heart of Inquisitive Disciples is to create a space where women can ask questions and explore the history, context, and Scriptural arguments behind difficult topics. So, if you’re a woman who wants to dig deeper, ask harder questions, and pursue a greater understanding of the Bible, you’re in the right place. Welcome, Inquisitive Disciple!

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  • Criado por
    haleyabarker
  • Anos de atividade
    2023 - 2026
  • Episódios
    99
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    Inquisitive Disciples