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The Bible Recap Deep Dive

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TBR Deep Dive, hosted by Emma Dotter and Kirsten McCloskey, is part of the TBR Podcast Network. TBR Deep Dive is a weekly companion podcast where our hosts and special guests dive deeper on a few rich—or confusing—topics from each week of The Bible Recap’s reading plan, answering questions from our Bible Readers along the way. TBR Deep Dive is another resource to help people everywhere read, under... more

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ON TODAY'S EPISODE:

- What do we know for sure about the end times?

- Why didn’t Jesus know when He’d return?

- Why does Jesus only bring 3 disciples to the garden?

- Why 30 pieces of silver?

- Can believers be “led away?”

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ON TODAY'S EPISODE:

- Why did John point out that Lazarus was dead for 4 days?

- Why didn’t the disciples understand Jesus’ prediction?

- What are the Hebrew and Gregorian calendars?

- Why did the people shout “Hosanna!” at the Triumphal Entry?... more

ON TODAY'S EPISODE:

- What does “because of the angels” mean?

- Understanding Paul’s instruction about Tongues

- Am I quenching the Spirit?

- Is idleness laziness?

- Did Paul take the Old Testament out of context?

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ON TODAY'S EPISODE:

- Why isn't Matthew 18:11 in my Bible?

- When did Satan fall from heaven?

- Why did the early church take 3 years to affirm new converts?

- How seriously should we take sin?

- What does "You can't serve two masters" mean?

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Recent Guests

Stephen Kim
Professor of Old and New Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary; previously taught at Multnomah Biblical Seminary and pastored a church.
Dallas Theological Seminary
Episode: Week 44 (Days 302-308): If Jesus defeated Satan, why does Satan seem to have power?
Emily Piquel
Bible study writer and TBR Kids team member who teaches children through Bible studies and a podcast
The Bible Recap
Episode: Week 48 (Days 330-336): What does it mean to quench the Holy Spirit?
Benji Horning
Husband, father of six, church planter in Encinitas, California
Church planter; Encinitas, California
Episode: Week 37 (Days 253-259): What does it mean that God is the Ancient of Days?
Rachel Sweatt
Team member involved in the back end of the deep dive and guest on the episode
TBR Deep Dive team
Episode: Week 33 (Days 225-231): Are false prophets still around today?
Tara-Leigh Cobble
Theology Director and guest on the episode
The Bible Recap/TBR
Episode: Week 31 (Days 211-217): Does God reject us because of our sin?
Abby Dane
Guest, TBR team member handling church partnerships and Israel tours
TBR Deep Dive
Episode: Week 30 (Days 204-210): What if it feels like God isn't giving me what I need?
Mike Johnnie
Pastor in Torrance, California of the Church of Kings Harbor
Church of Kings Harbor
Episode: Week 28 (Days 190-196): Should I be looking forward to “the day of the Lord”?
Laura Buschelt
LB, runs Israelux trips and works in theology and curriculum at TBR
TBR
Episode: Week 27 (Days 183-189): Does God change His mind?
Laura Bueschelt
LB, guest on Deep Dive
Israel Lux division / theology and curriculum spaces
Episode: Week 23 (Days 155-161): If God plans our steps, is all my planning pointless?

Hosts

Emma Dotter
Host of Deep Dive discussions; part of TBR Deep Dive network
Kirsten McCloskey
Co-host of Deep Dive discussions; leads biblical interpretation conversations

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 425 ratings
  • This podcast is so relaxing and informative! I love hearing them discuss their interpretation on scripture. I wish the podcast was even longer. But it's just enough to want me to hear more the following week.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Pepe
    2 months ago
  • Very helpful

    This is very helpful in understanding context and audience related to a particular verse or chapter. It also helps me understand the meaning of Greek words that don’t translate word for word in English

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RDH 82
    United States2 months ago
  • Helps me understand the Bible

    I absolutely love the Bible Recap Deep Dive! Going back through each week’s reading and diving deeper into the questions has helped my understanding of the Bible grow so much. I look forward to listening every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachie426
    Canada3 months ago
  • Just ok

    I like this podcast but I want to turn it off when the cackling starts. It is unnecessary and annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bulloch138
    United States4 months ago
  • Dive Deeper

    This is such a great companion podcast to The Bible Recap, and in fact would be just as great even if it was a standalone podcast too! Emma and Kirsten (and guests) do such a wonderful job unpacking the questions that come out of TBR with good sound biblical knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ImarPilgrim
    Canada4 months ago

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The conversational tone is called out as warm and relatable, though a few prefer more single-voice clarity.
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Listeners appreciate the pastors' grounded theology and practical Q&A format.

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Week 44 (Days 302-308): If Jesus defeated Satan, why does Satan seem to have power?
Q: If Satan was defeated, how does he still have power to steal, kill, and destroy? How do we reconcile these two ideas?
Kim describes Satan as a defeated foe whose power is limited but who still seeks to cause harm before his ultimate demise. He encourages believers to remain spiritually prepared, resist temptation, and rely on God and Christian community.
Week 44 (Days 302-308): If Jesus defeated Satan, why does Satan seem to have power?
Q: Why did John point out that Lazarus had been dead for four days? Is there something significant about that detail?
Kim says a common Jewish belief held that a spirit hovered near the body for up to three days, after which decomposition began. The fourth-day detail establishes the reality of Lazarus's death and highlights Jesus' authority over life and death.
Week 43 (Days 295-301): Is there a typo in my Bible?
Q: How can we know we're adopted into God's family?
The hosts point to passages including Ephesians 1, Romans 8, 1 John 5, and John 1, saying believers can trust the Bible's assurance that those who believe in Jesus become God's children. They also encourage reflection on spiritual growth without treating imperfect fruit as grounds for despair.
Week 43 (Days 295-301): Is there a typo in my Bible?
Q: When did Satan fall from heaven, and is Jesus talking about a past, present, or future event?
The hosts outline two interpretations: Jesus may refer to Satan's ancient fall described in passages such as Isaiah 14, or to Satan's defeat symbolized by the disciples casting out demons. They say Scripture does not settle every detail but affirms that Satan is defeated.
Week 48 (Days 330-336): What does it mean to quench the Holy Spirit?
Q: How do I make sure I'm not quenching the Spirit?
They explain that quenching the Spirit means resisting the Spirit's direction, including ignoring conviction. They recommend rejoicing, praying, giving thanks, testing what is said, holding fast to what is good, and obeying.

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