
A weekly podcast talk show having serious talks about the sacred book. Hosted by Peter Enns and Jared Byas.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 399 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||

Season's greetings from Team B4NP! Podcast producer Brittany and audio engineer Joel have joined forces to bring you the third annual installment of our holiday roast, otherwise known as bloopers from this past season of the podcasts. Enjoy some sill... more
At the close of Season 9 of The Bible for Normal People, Pete & Jared set out on their annual holiday quest: taking questions that people have been asking for centuries and attempting to answer them in an hour-long podcast episode.
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In this week’s episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Jared sit down with Diana Butler Bass to talk about the Christian calendar. Diana walks through the history of how the Christian calendar came to be, what levels of importance different trad... more
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 Ya... more
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This program makes academic discussion of a wide range of topics in or about the bible relevant and accessible to non-academics — it is neither pretentious nor vacuous —It is friendly and playful without being chatty. It skillfully challenges ideas without ever demonizing what it questions. This is a safe place to explore and question ideas and practices and doctrines with curiosity and integrity.
I love The Bible for Normal People. When I preach (occasionally) at church , I always look to see if there’s a podcast that is relevant; and there usually is. The “Pete spoils….” Series gives you in depth, critical analysis of biblical material. I particularly enjoyed his interpretation of “Hebel” in Ecclesiastes as Absurd. I was ridiculed by my OT lecturer for using that translation in 1983 and never quite got over it!!! The spin-off show, “Faith for Normal People “ is also ace. The episode wi... more
I love this podcast!
My favorite podcast ever, period. It has been a lifeline for me in these tumultuous times, and has deepened and transformed my faith, but certainly not by making it easier.
Nadia speaks to me. I love the way she thinks. Not trying harder sounds like genius to me. Singing the whole Magnificat (and spelling it correctly!) impresses me as integrity. I love the concept of Grace.
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The content primarily revolves around themes of biblical interpretation, the complexities of faith, and contemporary issues within religious contexts. There is a significant focus on critical scholarship, where various guests and hosts explore different dimensions of biblical texts, emphasizing historical contexts and modern interpretations. Episodes frequently address challenging topics like toxic masculinity in the church, the relevance of the church calendar, and the socio-political implications of biblical narratives, inviting listeners to engage in deeper discussions about faith and spirituality. This podcast likely appeals to those seeking thoughtful insights into modern theological questions and a reexamination of traditional Christi... more
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Recent guests on The Bible For Normal People include:
1. Diana Butler Bass
2. Kent Sparks
3. Kristin Kobes Du Mez
4. Shayna Sheinfeld
5. Liz Charlotte Grant
6. Sarah Emanuel
7. Angela Patterson
8. Chauncey Diego Francisco Handy
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