296 episodes
The Bible For Normal People Peter Enns and Jared Byas
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.7 • 3K Ratings
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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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[Bible] Episode 261: Ekaputra Tupamahu - Speaking in Tongues
Is the phenomenon of speaking in tongues purely ecstatic or purely linguistic? Join Pete and Jared in this episode of The Bible for Normal People as guest Ekaputra Tupamahu analyzes the history and interpretation of speaking in tongues in the Bible, exploring how this understanding has influenced modern Pentecostal and charismatic movements.
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[Faith] Episode 30: Pádraig Ó Tuama - A Poetic Look at the Bible
In this episode of Faith for Normal People, hosts Pete Enns and Jared Byas speak with Irish poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama, delving into the appreciation and understanding of the Bible through the lens of poetry and exploring how poetry can offer alternative perspectives on theological questions.
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[Bible] Episode 260: Jacob L. Wright - Why the Bible Came to Be
In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Jacob L. Wright joins Pete and Jared to discuss the origins of the Hebrew Bible, moving beyond just the “how” and asking the deeper question of “why” the Bible began, revealing the quest to unite a people group in the midst of defeat.
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[Faith] Episode 29: Grace Ji-Sun Kim - A Theology of Visibility
In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Anna talk to Grace Ji-Sun Kim about how theology impacts marginalized communities, what intersectionality means, and how theology and biography are synonymous.
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[Bible] Episode 259: Robyn Whitaker - The Book of Revelation
In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared are joined by Robyn Whitaker to discuss the themes, movements, and symbolism found within the book of Revelation, as well as the various ways the text has been interpreted (and misinterpreted) throughout Christian history.
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[Faith] Episode 28: Thomas Jay Oord - The Problem of Evil (Part 2)
In part two of our series on the problem of evil, Jared and Pete talk with Tom Oord about why people struggle to reconcile evil and suffering with a good God, theological solutions to the problem throughout history, and how process theology offers a different view of God’s power.
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Customer Reviews
Exactly What I Needed
I loved the Bible growing up—I read it in its entirety for the first time when I was 7 years old, and reread it each year after for about 5 years (it was considerably easier as I got older, as you can imagine). I was raised in a church that read the Bible literally, thought of it as a history/rule book, and when I left the faith at 17 I still believed that’s what it was to ALL Christians. How grateful I am to be wrong! I am so, so deeply grateful to Pete and Jared for sharing their expertise on the Bible—their understanding of Truth has been immeasurably helpful in my journey back towards the faith a decade after I’d left it. I especially appreciate when they deep-dive into specific books. My read-as-literal understanding of them is still so deeply entrenched, and having someone break up the dirt is invaluable. Even after I’d come back to my faith, I was terrified to approach the Bible. This podcast has provided the tools to form a healthy relationship with this deeply human, deeply sacred text. I’m grateful that they’re not afraid to disagree, or to not know, or to ask questions. Would highly recommend for anyone whose faith is undergoing deconstruction or anyone attempting reconstruction. They don’t have all the answers, by far, but this podcast can give you the tools to look and strengthen your resolve to dig.
Important and Inspiring!
Love this podcast. Such a smart and informed way of looking at the Bible and the many questions that surround it.
A bright voice in the darkness that can be religion
I am so thankful for Pete and Jared. Growing up in the Deep South, I felt there was no room for laughter when it came to spirituality. I was led to believe that we were given the Bible and there was no questioning it in any way. There were always questions but the answer was always to pray and read. Well, the questions were about what I read. I have loved every episode and I feel like I learn more with every new episode I hear. Keep up the good work, guys!