Strangely Biblical

Jeff & Shelby
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We are a brother and sister duo who are deeply interested in the scriptures, especially when they say something that sounds odd to our 21st century ears. Strangely Biblical will explore the topics that are glossed over in Sunday morning sermons because we believe they are interesting and important. We don’t always have all the answers, but we are committed to studying. Join us in our journey through the weird world of scripture.

  1. 11/17/2025

    Ep. 13 - Baptism & Its Cultural River

    We are so far removed from the original command of baptism. What did it mean to the original audience? Where did it begin? How has it traced through Jewish and Christian history? Today Jeff & Shelby peel back those layers to better understand this covenantal act.     Scripture & References:  Matthew 3:6 Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible - "Baptism"  Zecheriah 13:1 Ezekiel 36:25 Mark 7: 3-4 Georgica - Nicander of Colophon Acts 8:36-38 Matthew 3:8 Matthew 3:13-17 Luke 3:16 Faithlife Study Bible - entry on Luke 3:16  Acts 2:38-41 Acts 18:24-19:6 John 3:1-8 Matthew 28:18-20 Galatians 3:26-27 Galatians 3:24 Francis Chan sermon: (https://youtu.be/_OYFECXN3n0?si=v5B7OEtPZlNhOseZ) 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 16:16 James 2:20-26 Faithilfe Study Bible - entry on James 2 Bible Hub - word study "pistis"  Ephesians 2:8-9 Romans 10:17 Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes by E. Randolph Richards & Brandon J. Obrien Naked Bible Podcast - episode 419 with Dr. Michael Heiser and Dr. Matt Halstead Romans 1:16-17 Romans 6:1-11 Colossians 2: 6-15 Naked Bible Podcast - episode 6 with Dr. Michael Heiser & Trey Strickland Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary - "Baptism" 1 Samuel 15:22-23 Clementine Recognitions Book VI On Baptism 1 [A.D. 203] The Instructor of Children 1:6:26:1 [A.D. 191] First Apology 61:14–17 The Didache The Shepherd of Hermas Letter of Barnabas 11:1–10 Acts 22:16   Music in this episode:  Loving Caliber - The One Who Saved Me - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Rebecca Mordal - Safe Place - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Ludlow - Float (Instrumental Version) - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com baegel - Hazy Memories - Courtesy Of www.epidemicsound.com Cristoffer Moe Diflevsen - Alluvion - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Sam Will - The Long Ride - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Bomull - Fin - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Duke Herrington - Unbound Spirit - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com David Celeste - Mary's Back Lawn - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com David Celeste - Gravitation - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com David Celeste - Breathe Tree - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Clarence Reed - From the Very Beginning - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Nevin - Summer Came For Us (Instrumental Version) - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

    1h 32m

  2. 08/20/2025

    Ep. 12 - Bashan

    Bashan is a region rich in Biblical history, but it is often overlooked. In this episode, Jeff and Shelby take a deep dive into the valley to highlight what scripture teaches us about its influence and presence of demonic activity. When Jesus shows up on the scene, the powers of darkness don't stand a chance.    References:  Deuteronomy 3 Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary - Bashan Lexham Bible Dictionary - Bashan Numbers 21:33 Deuteronomy 3:5-11 Amos 2 Unseen Realm - Dr. Michael S. Heiser  "Biblical King Og and the Ugaritic Deity Rapiu" - Matthew McCaffee (Acadamia.edu) Byblos 13 - translated by Starcky and Rollig Reversing Hermon - Dr. Michael S. Heiser  Job 25:5-6 Psalm 88:10 Proverbs 21:6 Isaiah 14:9-15 Judges 18:27-31 1 Kings 12:28-31 Revelation 7 Matthew 3:13 John 10:40 Luke 19:29 Matthew 16:13-20 Strangely Biblical - Episode 5 - The Nephilim, Gilgamesh, and Other Giant Tales Strangely Biblical - Episode 2 - Reclaiming the Nations      Music in this episode:  Hampus Naeselius - Forever - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Hampus Naeselius - The Vice - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Reynard Seidel - We Are Legends - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Francis Wells - Beautiful Mystery - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Miles Arida - If You Dare - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Deep Inside - Painting the Horizon - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Deep Inside - Morning Hue - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com DEX 1200 - Grief and Isolation - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Clarence Reed - Rewind Time - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com DEX 1200 - Disillusioned Path - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com David Celeste - Remember What Mama Said - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Jakob Ahlbom - Pulsar - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com David Celeste - Lost Empire - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

    1h 3m

  3. 04/14/2025

    Ep. 11 - Genesis 4 & 5 - The Seed of the Serpent

    In Genesis 3:15 we see the first declaration of Yahweh's plan for redemption. We learn of two seeds, one of the serpent and the other of the woman. From the woman will come a Redeemer to crush the serpent's head. Only one chapter later, we see the story of the serpent's seed begin to unfold when Cain kills his own brother. Genesis 5 follows two genealogies, one associated with evil while the other will bring about the Promised Seed to crush the serpent's head.    References:  Genesis 3:15 The Debate Between Summer & Winter Genesis 4 Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary Numbers 24:21 Joshua 15:57 Judges 1:6 Judges 5: 24  Numbers 13:33  Dictionary of Deities and Demons - Rabisu  Faithlife Study Bible Job 16:18 Numbers 35:33 Deuteronomy 21 Strangely Biblical - Episode 9 - Genesis 2, Eden & Mankind Genesis 9:6  The Commentary Critical and Explanatory On The Whole Bible Genesis 5 Excursus on Numbers in Genesis by Gordon J Wenham     Music in this episode:  Jo Wandrini - Odyssey of the Lost - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Christoffer Moen Ditlevsen - Abyss  - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com David Celeste - Go On, Be Gone  - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com David Celeste - Sphinx - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Hanna Lindgreen - Sending - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Ruiqi Zhao - The Mysterious Cave - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Gabriel Lewis - Oh the Humanity - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Dream Cave - You Saved Me  - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Bitwraith - My Friend, The Warlock - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

    1h 20m

  4. 02/17/2025

    Ep. 10 - Genesis 3, the Nachash, & becoming like the Elohim

    Evil is brought to earth. Why was this allowed? Who was the Tempter? Who was the tree of the knowledge of good and evil for? What was Yahweh's intentions for mankind? Were they changed or just delayed? All these questions are discussed in this episode as Jeff and Shelby continue the Genesis narrative.    Music in this episode:  Jakob Ahlbom - The Gordian Knot - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Trevor Kowalski - Pretty Sacrifice - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com  - Sending - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Hampus Naeselius - In Shadows of the Stars - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Hampus Naeselius - My Greatest Hero - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Hampus Naeselius - The Misty Mountains - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Jakob Ahlbom - Birds of Passage - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Hanna Lindgren - Sending - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com David Celeste - Coco Begins His Journey - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Jo Wandrini - Odyssey of the Lost - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

    1h 11m

  5. 01/01/2025

    BONUS EPISODE: Is Your Understanding of the Bible Missing Key Ancient Contexts?

    Jeff got the opportunity to be a guest on The Lion, the Way, and the War podcast with Craig Allison. They discuss faith, biblical narratives, and Mesopotamian literature.    Tellsonic - A Forest Melody - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

    1h 1m

  6. 09/30/2024

    Ep. 9 - Genesis 2, Eden & Mankind

    Welcome to the garden. Why is Genesis 2 also seemingly a creation account? Were Adam & Eve the first humans on earth? What does it mean that woman was created from man? Let's discuss.    Music in this episode:  Jakob Ahlbom - Crossing the Rubican - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Jakob Ahlbom - Afternoon Coffee - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

    1h 6m

  7. 08/31/2024

    Ep. 8 - A Deep Dive into Genesis 1

    Welcome to the beginning. This episode covers a deep dive into Genesis in a way the original audience would understand. It answers the questions of who created the cosmos, why was it called good, and what it means to be made in the image of God. The previous two episodes will get listeners into the ancient near eastern mindset beforehand!    Scripture References:  Genesis 1 LEB 2 Peter 3:5 ESV Jeremiah 4:23 1 Samuel 2:8 Genesis 8:22 Isaiah 66:1   Sources: Faithlife Study Bible  The Lost World of Genesis One by John H. Walton The Creation of Light and Time by Anto Popovic A Commentary Critical and Explanatory of the Whole Bible by David Brown, Andrew Robert Fausset & Robert Jamieson The Star of Bethlehem Documentary  The Exploits of Ninurta The Unseen Realm by Michael S. Heiser The Image of God by John Piper (published on Desiring God)   Music in this episode:  Victor Lundburg - Epic Elevation - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Aerian - Earthshine - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com David Celeste - Birds of Eden - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Hanna Lindgren - Past Lives - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Jakob Ahlbom - Odonata - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

    1h 8m

  8. 07/30/2024

    Ep. 7 - Ancient Creation Myths

    The creation story we read in Genesis 1 was not the first or only written creation narrative of the ancient world. It also was not written to answer our modern questions we bring to the text. Before diving into the creation story of the Bible in the next episode, it is important to have a foundational understanding of what ideas about creation were popular for the ancient near eastern peoples. This will set our minds in the appropriate context for understanding the intent.    Sources: The Lost World of Genesis One by John H. Walton Enuma Elis from the Library of Ashurbanipal The Ba'al Cycle ancient story.    Scripture References:  Psalm 104   Music in this episode:  August Wilhelmsson - Our Journey - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Magnus Ludvigsson - Melancolique - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Jakob Ahlbom - Crossing the Rubicon - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com John Abbot - A March Across the Ancient Land - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com August Wilhelmsson - Felicia's Secret - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Hampus Naeselius - Adapted by Dark - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Hampus Naeselius - I See You - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Hampus Naeselius - In the Shadow of the Stars - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com David Celeste - Shrines - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com   Sound Effects in this episode:  SFX Producer - Horse Gallup - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com SFX Producer - Large Stormy Waves Crashing on a Pebble Beach - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com SFX Producer - Thunder Rumble - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com SFX Producer - Forest Rain 1 - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com SFX Producer - Produce Flame - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com SFX Producer - Mountain Wind Gusts - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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We are a brother and sister duo who are deeply interested in the scriptures, especially when they say something that sounds odd to our 21st century ears. Strangely Biblical will explore the topics that are glossed over in Sunday morning sermons because we believe they are interesting and important. We don’t always have all the answers, but we are committed to studying. Join us in our journey through the weird world of scripture.

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  • Creator
    Jeff & Shelby
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
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