In this week’s episode of The Bible for Normal People, Jared takes listeners on a tour through the history of modern biblical scholarship, tracing key “aha moments” that changed how scholars understand the Bible. From source criticism and the Documentary Hypothesis to oral tradition and the rise of fundamentalism, he explores how new questions about the Bibl ... Show More
Jun 1
[Bible] Episode 330: Bruce Longenecker - The Vision of Galatians
In this week’s episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared talk with Bruce Longenecker about Galatians, Paul’s understanding of the Torah, and the kind of community he believed the gospel creates. They explore how Paul reframes identity around participation in Christ r ... Show More
50m 56s
May 25
[Faith] Episode 72: Roberto De La Noval & Jordan Wood - How the Early Church Read the Bible (Reissue from Bonus)
In this week’s episode of Faith for Normal People, Jared talks with Roberto de la Noval and Jordan Wood about the church fathers, the development of doctrine, and how early Christians approached the Bible. They explore how figures like Augustine and Origen understood Scripture as ... Show More
1h 6m
Jan 2025
ep. 41 removing the idols you have before God
<p>In this week's episode -- the third episode in our "overcomers" series -- we will discuss modern idolatry, why God hates idols, why idols are stupid, and more! The scripture discussed this week: Habakkuk 2:18, Hosea 13:4-8, Exodus 20:5, and James 1:17.</p>
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22m 49s
Sep 2024
701. What Even Are Emotions? | Connecting Clip of the Week
In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guest Alasdair Groves, discuss this very simple question: what even are emotions?
To hear more of this conversation with biblical counselor Alasdair Groves, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 035 wherever you listen to podcas ... Show More
14m 32s
Mar 2025
The Tears of Things with Pete Enns
How can we find wisdom amidst outrage and connect with the divine in the face of suffering? In this episode, we're exploring the self-titled first chapter of Richard's latest book, The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage, entitled "The Tears of Things." After ... Show More
1h 25m
Sep 2025
The Worst, Best Place to Be in the Bible
<p>The Wilderness E1 — This year, we are looking at themes that play a prominent role in the Exodus story. And today, we’re starting a new series on the theme of the wilderness. The wilderness is a setting that shows up constantly in the Bible, and it mainly represents a hostile, ... Show More
47m 9s