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The Bible For Normal People

Peter Enns and Jared Byas
Christianity
New Testament
Southern Baptist Convention
Hebrew Bible
Christian Nationalism
Genesis
Bible
Judaism
Old Testament
Jesus
Theology
Faith
Ecclesiastes
Faith Transition
Love
Biblical Interpretation
Biblical Scholarship
Racism
Existentialism
Evangelicalism

A weekly podcast talk show having serious talks about the sacred book. Hosted by Peter Enns and Jared Byas.

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In this week’s episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Jared talk with Chelsea Kim Long about her journey of remaining rooted in Christianity while challenging the patriarchal structures and teachings that have shaped her faith. They explore how... more

In this week’s episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Jared talk with Celene Ibrahim about how the Qur’an portrays women, the role of interpretation in understanding Islamic scripture, and the misconceptions that shape public perceptions of Isl... more

In this week’s episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete talks with biblical scholar Archie Wright about the development of the devil and how Jewish and Christian understandings of Satan have evolved over time. They explore why Satan does not appe... more

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In this week’s episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete talks with biblical scholar Bill Schniedewind about where God is located in the Hebrew Bible and how different understandings of divine presence developed throughout ancient Israelite religi... more

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Chelsea Kim Long
Writer and co-leader of a neighborhood faith community
Episode: [Faith] Episode 76: Chelsea Kim Long - Reclaiming Christian Faith
Celene Ibrahim
Religious studies and philosophy faculty member at Groton School and author of Women and Gender in the Qur'an
Groton School
Episode: [Faith] Episode 75: Celene Ibrahim - Women in Sharia Law and the Qur’an
Archie Wright
Biblical scholar, executive director of the Catholic Biblical Association of America and visiting lecturer
Catholic Biblical Association of America
Episode: [Bible] Episode 341: Archie Wright - Who The Devil Is Satan?
Bill Schniedewind
Biblical scholar and author of Locating God: A History of Israelite Religion
Episode: [Bible] Episode 340: Pete Ruins Everything with Bill Schniedewind
Mark Goodacre
Professor of religious studies at Duke University, host of NT Pod
Duke University
Episode: [Bible] Episode 339: Mark Goodacre - Did The Gospels Copy Each Other?
Brian Recker
Author and public theologian
Episode: [Bible] Episode 338: The Brian Recker and Tamice Spencer-Helms Takeover
Tamice Spencer-Helms
Author, professor, and doctor of social transformation
Episode: [Bible] Episode 338: The Brian Recker and Tamice Spencer-Helms Takeover
James Barker
Associate Professor of New Testament at Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University
Episode: [Bible] Episode 337: James Barker - Writing and Rewriting the Gospels
Grace Hamman
Writer and independent scholar of late medieval poetry and contemplative writing
Independent scholar, author of Ask of Old Paths and Jesus Through Medieval Eyes
Episode: [Faith] Episode 74: Grace Hamman - A Medieval Mystic’s Vision of God’s Love

Hosts

Pete Enns
Host with a history of leading conversations on biblical interpretation and theology; frequently references scholarly sources and guides discussions.
Jared Byas
Co-host and dialogue facilitator, often framing topics and contributing to critical questioning and interpretation.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.2k ratings
  • Twisted

    Take the Bible and twist it to your culture.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MyHallaDay
    United Statesa month ago
  • One Of The Best Out There

    I do not recommend this podcast to anyone whose theology is firmly rooted in late 1800's evangelical thought and who prefers it to stay that way. If you use the term “Progressive Christian” as an insult and have no interest in what actual scholars and experts in religious studies are saying, you may want to find a podcast that better feeds those biases.

    However, if you’re interested in challenging your preconceived ideas about theology and history—and you’re curious about what academics in relig... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrguyterrifico
    Canada6 months ago
  • Excellent, thoughtful, informed, intriguing

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Julian Heaton
    8 months ago
  • Progressive “Christianity”

    The first episode I listened to immediately had me on guard with the language and keywords being used. Progressive & liberal theology. Use your discernment.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nlctnc
    Canada8 months ago
  • Early Benefits

    I’ve only listened to a dozen of their episodes, but I already have to leave a review, because something significant has been set in motion. These two dudes have fanned my spark of agency in faith. Over the last couple weeks my devotional studies have been remarkably deeper, more probing, even jarring as I’ve had to let go of fundamental beliefs that don’t hold up to scrutiny. It’s no coincidence that this growth coincides with time around Peter and Jared; critical thinkers, and their didactic g... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Stephen Lyell
    New Zealand9 months ago

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Some perceive a liberal or progressive slant, which is seen as refreshing by some and controversial by others.
Many appreciate humility and openness to diverse scholarly perspectives.
Listeners praise rigorous, yet accessible scholarly discussion that challenges traditional readings.

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[Faith] Episode 76: Chelsea Kim Long - Reclaiming Christian Faith
Q: What does it actually look like in your life to follow Christ?
Long says following Christ is less about holding correct doctrine and more about how a person lives, the practices they embody, and the fruit of their life within a community.
[Faith] Episode 76: Chelsea Kim Long - Reclaiming Christian Faith
Q: Can you maybe take a minute to unpack this idea of an embodied experience and how that could be so powerful for you as you shifted all of this tradition, all of these things that you believed?
Long explains that religious traditions can teach people to separate spirit from body and suppress bodily experience. Pregnancy made that separation impossible for her, and she came to see attention to the body as consistent with Christianity's central idea of incarnation.
[Faith] Episode 75: Celene Ibrahim - Women in Sharia Law and the Qur’an
Q: What is Sharia, and how do you interpret that?
Ibrahim explains that Sharia means a path toward morality and virtue and covers personal worship, family rights, commercial ethics, and other areas of jurisprudence. Its association with statecraft is only one dimension, and its meaning is often misrepresented.
[Faith] Episode 75: Celene Ibrahim - Women in Sharia Law and the Qur’an
Q: How would you describe the overall portrayal of women in the Qur'an?
Ibrahim says the Qur'an portrays women and men as spiritually equal, while distinguishing that theological principle from social practices that have been interpreted in different historical contexts.
[Bible] Episode 340: Pete Ruins Everything with Bill Schniedewind
Q: Could you give me some information about the role of Satan over the generations, and how his relationship to God changed?
Enns compares the census accounts in Samuel and Chronicles and explains several scholarly readings of Satan, including an ordinary adversary, an emerging independent supernatural figure, or a heavenly agent still acting under God's authority.

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What is The Bible For Normal People about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Consistent with a scholarly but accessible approach to biblical studies, this show features conversations with university-level theologians, biblical scholars, and religion scholars who examine how scriptures are interpreted, translated, and contextualized. Episodes regularly challenge traditional readings, explore historical-critical methods, and discuss how faith communities can engage with the Bible with humility, curiosity, and critical thinking. Noteworthy keepers include episodes that reframe authority, address the historical development of the priesthood, and examine how early church and Pauline writings are read in light of modern scholarship. The format tends to balance rigorous analysis with practical teaching notes for lay audien... more

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Recent guests on The Bible For Normal People include:

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2. Celene Ibrahim
3. Archie Wright
4. Bill Schniedewind
5. Mark Goodacre
6. Brian Recker
7. Tamice Spencer-Helms
8. James Barker

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