Data Over Dogma
Daniel McClellan and Daniel BeecherThis ain't your pastor's Bible podcast. This is a deep interrogation of the book, and we're bringing receipts. Bible scholar Dr. Dan McClellan and atheist podcaster Dan Beecher team up to discover what the Bible actually says, what it decidedly doesn't say (even if everyone thinks it does), and explore the history of the most popular book of all time.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 173 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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This week it's a "What's That?" double feature!
First, we take on the Great Commission. Does Matthew 28 really command every believer to accost strangers on airplanes and by the baggage carousel, or is "make disciples" a whole lot narrower (and quie... more
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This week we're taking on the thought-stopping cliché to end all thought-stopping clichés: "trust in the Lord, and lean not on your own understanding." Is "reading with the Holy Spirit" a special line to God that us dirty scholars just can't access, ... more
This week we crack open the Epistle of James — a letter that may claim to come from none other than James the brother of Jesus — and wade into one of Christianity's oldest arguments: faith versus works. Does James contradict Paul on how a person is s... more
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- A New Significance.
Hearing the Bible analyzed and discussed like this highlights its importance in shaping our culture and our history. It also has made me realize what a truly poignant story it tells (particularly the Hebrew Bible) - a story about how a people defines itself after losing the institutions that give it identity. It’s a story about adaptation and survival at any cost.
You don’t have to be a believer to get something powerful out of the Bible when it’s presented the way the Dans do it.
Apple Podcasts5JasperGester
United States2 months ago - Taking Issue
Your Taking issue segment this week was answering the question about whether America was founded as a Christian nation. I really enjoyed this segment. It went further than combating the spread of misinformation about the Bible and got into misinformation about this history of our nation which is also very relevant and timely. Well received by this weekly listener! Thanks Dans!
Apple Podcasts5#trainhardfighteasyUnited States2 months ago - Thank you so much
It is so very seldom that you find two people who are not only extremely knowledgeable, educationally competent but also very entertaining to listen to. It is hard to find easily accessible resources pertaining to bible studies, especially if you are looking for a rational and academic approach. Thank you very much and please continue your work :)
Apple Podcasts5Zaehel
Germany3 months ago - Have You Heard This One
An Atheist and a Biblical Scholar Walk Into a bar… Listen to the show for the punchline.
Apple Podcasts5SweetTraciUnited States3 months ago - Good/interesting info
I recommend for anyone wanting to learn more about the Bible. Informative and interesting to listen to.
Audible5HeatherUnited States4 months ago
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Across episodes, the show consistently treats the Bible as a historical-textual object to be analyzed rather than merely revered. Conversations blend scholarly detail with accessible humor, often challenging common beliefs about biblical origins, translations, and political uses of scripture. A distinctive trait is pairing a Bible scholar with a skeptical host to scrutinize claims, translate ancient contexts, and unpack how culture, canon formation, and mistranslation shape public understanding. Listeners can expect rigorous analysis, thoughtful debate, and practical discussions about interpretation, ritual, and religious history that appeal to both curious lay audiences and professionals seeking credible thought leadership in religion and ... more
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