
Welcome to Exploring My Strange Bible by Tim Mackie, lead theologian and co-founder of BibleProject.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 123 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityPhilosophyReligion & SpiritualitySociety & Culture | |||

Why Church Matters E2 — Why is sharing our stuff so hard? And how does church play a critical role in helping us form this habit? In this second episode of a two-part series, Tim explores the portrait of the first church community in Acts 2, who comm... more
Why Church Matters E1 — When people think of Christians, openness to new ideas is not usually the first thing that comes to mind. That's because we've lost a key part of the mindset of a “disciple,” a word that actually means “learner.” In this first... more
Heaven & Hell E4 — Everything we learn in the Bible about heaven and hell comes from a series of complex, ancient images, and it’s easy to misunderstand them. What do images of eternal death and everlasting fire refer to in their original context? An... more
Heaven & Hell E3 — The definitions of human life and death on pages 1-3 of the Bible are based on the idea that humans can live in a state of death. But the goal of God’s rescue mission is to take people out of “living death” and transfer them into a... more
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I am so thankful for this podcast and the bible project. My faith has changed and grown so much in such a short time.
Love this podcast! One of the clearest and most biblical explanations of heaven and hell I have heard. Thanks Tim!
Tim brings wonderful clarity to scripture and exposes areas of superstition that have no connection with the Bible.
Just like the Bible Project podcast, I find Tim’s exposition of biblical themes to be deep, well-researched, and humbly open to learning and taking in different perspectives. I really enjoy his approach to taking the Bible on its own terms.
Tim Mackie does an amazing job at explaining the Bible in a way that brings it to life and makes it understandable. I have known and read the Bible all my life, but in all my life it did not make sense in the same way Tim brings it to life with context and history. Truly transformational in terms of my understanding and desire to know more.
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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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