The Bible For Normal People

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Rating
4.7
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3003 reviews
This podcast has
302 episodes
Language
Explicit
No
Date created
2017/03/14
Average duration
46 min.
Release period
11 days

Description

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 264: Aaron Higashi - Five Things You Need to Know About 1 & 2 Samuel
2024/02/26
In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Aaron Higashi joins Pete to talk about five key points in understanding 1 & 2 Samuel—and why our reading of this biblical tragedy doesn’t have to be tragic. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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[Faith] Episode 33: Pete Holmes - A God That’s Better Than Larry
2024/02/19
We’re back for our second season of Faith for Normal People! Comedian Pete Holmes joins Pete and Jared to contemplate oneness with God, what it means to identify as a Christian, the parable of the prodigal son, and how awareness can grow our sense of connection with God. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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[Bible] Episode 263: Bart Ehrman - The Gospels & Historical Reliability
2024/02/12
We’re back for our eighth season of the podcast! In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman joins Pete and Jared to discuss the historical reliability of the Gospels, highlighting the roles of oral tradition, authorial bias, and contradictions within the texts. Show Notes → ********** This episode is sponsored by Lumi. To learn more about microdosing THC, go to Microdose.com and use code NORMALPEOPLE to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. ********** This episode is sponsored by Factor Meal Kits. Head to www.factormeals.com/normalpeople50 and use code normalpeople50 to get 50% off.  ********** This episode is sponsored by Fast Growing Trees. Right now, they have the best deals online, up to half off on select plants. Listeners get an additional 15% off when using the code NORMALPEOPLE at checkout. Head to FastGrowingTrees.com and use code NORMALPEOPLE at checkout. Offer valid for a limited time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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[Faith] Episode 32: A Holiday Roast
2023/12/25
Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Podcast producer Brittany and audio engineer/editor Stephen have joined forces to bring you a special blooper episode with behind-the-scenes clips from Season 7 of The Bible for Normal People and Season 1 of Faith for Normal People. From all of us at B4NP, we wish you a joyful, hopeful end to 2023. See you next year! Note: This episode contains swearing, so maybe not the one to play with little ears around! Show Notes → ********** This episode is sponsored by Lumi. To learn more about microdosing THC, go to Microdose.com and use code NORMALPEOPLE to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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[Bible] Episode 262: Pete Enns & Jared Byas - Pete & Jared Aren’t Trying to Ruin Christmas (This Time)
2023/12/18
Join us for the final episode of The Bible for Normal People Season 7 as Pete and Jared end the year on an easy note by tackling the cultural, historical, and societal context of the birth of Jesus as found in the Bible. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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[Faith] Episode 31: Adil Hussain Khan - Islam & Interreligious Dialogue
2023/12/11
In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Jared are joined by Adil Hussain Khan to talk about the story of Abraham in the Islamic tradition, how Islam differs from Judaism and Christianity, and whether the concept of interreligious dialogue is really as effective as we think. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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[Bible] Episode 261: Ekaputra Tupamahu - Speaking in Tongues
2023/12/04
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. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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[Faith] Episode 30: Pádraig Ó Tuama - A Poetic Look at the Bible
2023/11/27
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. Show Notes → ********** This episode is sponsored by Lumi. To learn more about microdosing THC, go to Microdose.com and use code NORMALPEOPLE to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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[Bible] Episode 260: Jacob L. Wright - Why the Bible Came to Be
2023/11/20
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. Show Notes → ********** This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames, creators of the digital photo frame named the #1 digital picture frame by Wirecutter, The Strategist, and Wired. Recommended by Fast Company, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and high-end home design publications. From now through Black Friday and Cyber Monday visit AuraFrames.com and get 40 dollars off their best-selling Carver Mat frame with the code NORMALPEOPLE. This is their best deal of the year, so get yours now! Terms and conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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[Faith] Episode 29: Grace Ji-Sun Kim - A Theology of Visibility
2023/11/13
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. Show Notes → ********** This episode is sponsored by Lumi. To learn more about microdosing THC, go to Microdose.com and use code NORMALPEOPLE to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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[Bible] Episode 259: Robyn Whitaker - The Book of Revelation
2023/11/06
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. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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[Faith] Episode 28: Thomas Jay Oord - The Problem of Evil (Part 2)
2023/10/30
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.  Show Notes → ********** This episode is sponsored by Lumi. To learn more about microdosing THC, go to Microdose.com and use code NORMALPEOPLE to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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4.7 out of 5
3003 reviews
Storm Trooper W 2024/02/24
Best Podcast for Recovering Fundamental Christians!
This podcast has changed my life and my outlook! Pete and Jared ask the tough questions and don’t try to smooth over the problems with awful “just hav...
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cadelarge 2023/12/28
Talk about alternate takes on the Bible
As a student of the Bible for half a century since I was a child, and from an evangelical, fundamentalist, perspective, I have found this podcast inte...
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Fyodor Nietzsche Kierkegaard 2023/12/22
Thanks…
You guys ruined Christmas.
darrynmicheal 2023/09/05
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 ...
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LONGSTON 2023/08/30
Important and Inspiring!
Love this podcast. Such a smart and informed way of looking at the Bible and the many questions that surround it.
GCBWes 2023/08/24
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 be...
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ChristianGrowthCoach 2023/07/27
Deep
Love the different topics and variety of guests. Some of them can get dense and deeply theological as well
sarapink7 2023/08/12
Super disappointed in Pete
Well! Had to unfollow the podcast and this page on social media because Pete blocked Royal Stollar’s request to not platform Tony Jones and theology b...
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H M J O 2023/07/22
Conversations
This podcasts has excellent conversations with interesting and engaging people. Can’t say I understand all of the theological concepts since I don’t h...
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TXBookLady 2023/07/01
Maybe…
I might try to love God again because of this podcast.
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