On this week’s episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared are joined by Kent Sparks to unpack the early religious history of ancient Israel. Kent explores how ancient Israelites first gave God the name Yahweh, how Israelites understood Yahweh in relation to other ancient Near Eastern deities, and how the roots of monotheism emerge from a far more ... Show More
Nov 17
[Faith] Episode 68: Kristin Kobes Du Mez - A Modern Church History of Toxic Masculinity (REISSUE)
In this episode of Faith For Normal People, Pete and Jared revisit a conversation with Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of the bestselling book Jesus and John Wayne. The conversation explores the history of “toxic” masculinity in both the church and American pop culture, and how Chri ... Show More
56m 31s
Nov 10
[Bible] Episode 314: Shayna Sheinfeld - The Complicated World of Second Temple Judaism
In this week’s episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete Enns and Anna Sieges Beal sit down with Shayna Sheinfeld to talk about the Second Temple period, spanning from 586 BCE to 70 CE. Shayna presents texts from that time that illuminate events glossed over by most Bibles, an ... Show More
54m 7s
Mar 2024
specific prayers ft. ashley jones
<p>Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, is joined once again by special guest and friend, Ashley Jones. In this episode, Ally and Ashley dive deep into scripture as they talk through the the ultimate authority we have in J ... Show More
1h 11m
Jan 2025
How Would Jesus Respond to Insults? (1 Peter 2:23) - "Best of The Year" Series
<p><strong>Today’s Bible Verse: </strong>"When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly." - 1 Peter 2:23</p> <p>A wonderful throwback to 2021. This episode was our 3rd most ... Show More
6m 52s
Aug 2024
why does my story with God look different (rerun)
<p>Happy Friday, everyone ! As we've officially entered into our break between seasons, we thought posting reruns would be a great idea to stay in touch while we take a few weeks off to prepare for season FOUR ! We hope you enjoy these few episodes and as always, we're continuall ... Show More
1h 3m
Jul 2024
my journey to Jesus (rerun)
<p>Happy Friday, everyone ! As we've officially entered into our break between seasons, we thought posting reruns would be a great idea to stay in touch while we take a few weeks off to prepare for season FOUR ! We hope you enjoy these few episodes and as always, we're continuall ... Show More
34m 26s
Feb 2025
Ep.150 Having a Podcast (Season Finale)
<p>EPISODE 150!!!???? Wow, what a season it's been! Join us for our season finale as we tell you all about our experience with WTJ and what having a podcast truly is like, the fun and the not so fun. Your support means the world to us, and we're so thankful for every down ... Show More
54m 39s