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As the disciples work to establish a church, Dan and Justin discuss the ramifications of those who don't tell the truth, the issue of fighting sin with more sin, and a man named Stephen leaves us on one heck of a cliffhanger.

This week, Justin and Dan discuss the actions of the early Christian church, whether or not socialism was at play in the community, and how the high priests handle a new uprising.

Dan and Justin begin Acts with a reflection on the Gospel, a discussion of the new twelfth apostle, and an important hat tip to Toyatathon.

Dan and Justin are back next week, wading through the book of Acts. Get your pals and let's see if we can start a church together. Come back October 12 and follow along with new episodes every Monday.

The finale of season one is here! Dan and Justin discuss the crucifixion, resurrection, and what the first deep dive into a Gospel has meant to them. Also, fun fact: according to Matthew, other people besides Jesus rose from the dead? Hit the rate and review area of the podcast and don't forget to subscribe as we gear up for season two and another book of the Bible.

Dan and Justin officially kick off the end of Matthew with the capture and lead up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Also in discussion: the legacy of Simon of Cyrene, the plausability of Judas as a character, and why a Pisces woman is never to be trusted.

As Justin and Dan begin to wrap up the Book of Matthew, the story takes Jesus to the Last Supper, as well as to the Garden of Gethsemane. The boys discuss the difference between oppression and equality, the importance of service, and Justin learns how to say Gethsemane! Mostly!

This week, Dan and Justin read Matthew 25 and a bit of Matthew 26. The two of them go deep into the Parable of the Ten Virgins, how to account for inflation when you betray the Son of God, and, of course, who deserves a dab or two of perfume.

Dan and Justin get into Matthew 24, the prophecy of the Abomination of Desolation, and how the Rapture became one of Christianity's scariest (and newest) tools for reaching followers.

Dan and Justin dive back into the parables this week as Jesus tries to explain to the error of their ways to the Pharisees and Sadducees. It's a lot of taxes, a lot of trickery, and at least one Kimmy Schmidt reference.

Jesus heads back into town for the beginning of Holy Week, and Justin and Dan discuss the Southern lore of the dogwood tree, the history of palm fronds, and the infamous table flip heard 'round the Bible.

Divorce and wealth are top of mind as Dan and Justin dive into Jesus' teachings on the same topics. Bonus: One mom goes the extra mile to make sure her sons are set for the afterlife.

This episode, Dan and Justin discuss the complexity of the Transfiguration, who would make the best voice of God in a movie, and that whole "when two or more are gathered in my name" adage. Also, Jesus withdraws his money from a fish.

As we bid adieu to John the Baptist and explore Jesus' miracles, Dan and Justin discuss belief in miraculous acts, doubt, and the impossible pressure of dancing for a prophet's head.

It's Parable season! As we approach Jesus' famed metaphors, Dan and Justin discuss how effective these illustrations are, why Jesus used metaphors, and whether or not metaphors work for lazy readers.