
Welcome to Exploring My Strange Bible by Tim Mackie, lead theologian and co-founder of BibleProject.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 122 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & SpiritualityPhilosophySociety & Culture | |||

The phrase “Come, Holy Spirit” has deep roots in the Christian Church, across many centuries and traditions. It’s a phrase regularly used both in communal worship and personal prayer, but what does it actually mean? In this message, Tim teaches from ... more
Practicing Faith E3 — In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus models for us how to daily bring our requests to God. But implied in its words are ways of being and acting that will align with our words. In this final of three teachings on Christian practices, Tim... more
Practicing Faith E2 — In the lives of Jesus and the apostles, we discover the twin practices of fasting—-that is, withholding food from yourself for an intentional reason for a period of time—and also feasting and celebration in community. What are t... more
Practicing Faith E1 — In the Gospels, we find moments when Jesus steps away from the crowds for times of solitude to reflect and pray. What value did Jesus find in this practice of solitude, and how has it served his followers over the centuries and ... more
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I’ve been a Jesus follower 25 years now. I teach a class on the history and use of the Bible and the Bible Project has been immensely helpful in that academic pursuit. But these… these are changing my life in ways I didn’t expect. Tim’s unflinching and true exposition is humble and tender, but without concession to our self-protection. I could not be more grateful. This is not my church experience but it is what my Christian practice was missing… discipleship.
Every episode leaves me encouraged. The Bible is taught thoroughly and the gospel presented beautifully. What more could you ask for?
I have been learning sooooo much from his teaching the Bible! Bringing the living breathing Bible-written in ancient times to our modern times with examples and word explanations is so helpful. Thank you!
I have been a Christian for nearly all of my life of 63 years and I love the word of God and our precious savior Jesus Christ. Over the years I have explored the Bible both alone and with Bible teachers and pastors. Several years ago I did a one year Bible study with you Pastor Tim through the You version Bible app. The commentary and videos that accompanied the chapters of the Bible were so incredibly helpful to help peel back the layers of the “onion” that is the word of God. While I worked o... more
I’m thankful Tim — and all that God has done through him. These podcasts, The Bible Project Podcasts, & The Bible Project app mean so much to me. It’s helped me to explore my strange Bible… ☺️ and to have a deep sense of longing for MORE of the scriptures. Thanks for all the effort yall put into these resources - it’s so encouraging & helpful!
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A theology-forward show that centers on biblically grounded teaching, historical context, and practical applications for faith communities. Episodes range from gospel generosity and the nature of witness to the kingdom of God and the meaning of work, often blending exegesis with personal storytelling and cultural observations. Listeners generally engage deeply with biblical language, historical manuscripts, and how ancient texts speak to modern life, leadership, and worship. The host's approachable, scholarly style tends to attract Christians seeking thoughtful, nerdy-but-accessible exploration of Scripture and its implications for daily living. This collection also highlights remastered and widened access to high-quality teaching, making i... more
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