In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared reflect on all the ruining they’ve been doing, what it means for how we read and connect with the Bible going forward, and how they’ve been personally affected by an evolving view of Scripture.
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[Bible] Episode 318: Mark S. Smith - The Many Gods of Israel
In this week’s episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared sit down with Mark S. Smith, a leading scholar of ancient Israelite religion, to explore the polytheistic background of Israel and the gradual emergence of monotheism in the Hebrew Bible. Drawing on biblical te ... Show More
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Feb 27
[Bible] Bonus Episode: Jennifer Garcia Bashaw & Aaron Higashi - Nobody “Just Reads” the Bible
This is a teaser of our February 2026 bonus episode! In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared are joined by longtime friends of the podcast Jennifer Garcia Bashaw and Aaron Higashi for a lively conversation about, of all things, interpreting the Bible. Toget ... Show More
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Feb 23
[Faith] Episode 71: Jared Stacy - The Evangelical to Conspiracy Theory Pipeline
In this week’s episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Jared talk with theologian and ethicist Jared Stacy about the rise of conspiracy thinking, especially within American evangelicalism. Drawing on his research, Jared Stacy explains how conspiracy theories tap into fears o ... Show More
57m 43s
Jul 2023
An Invitation to Read the Bible with Us | Introducing: Daily Bible Podcast with Tricia & Michelle
The Bible is full of wisdom, stories, promises, and commands to help encourage us and guide us. Is it time for you to read God's word? Join BFF's Tricia & Michelle as they read through the Bible chronologically on their show, Daily Bible Podcast. Every day, they sum up a passage ... Show More
11m 24s
May 2022
Ep 486 | Phil Asks if All Dogs Go to Heaven & Jase Warns Against Manufactured Spiritual Experiences
Phil finds out that his favorite house dog, Bobo, has passed on, and Al discusses the possibility of dogs in the afterlife. Zach makes a point about animals having spirits and the verses in the Bible about the spirits of animals. Al discusses the difference between a soul and a s ... Show More
55m 46s