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The Bible For Normal People

The Bible For Normal People

By: Peter Enns and Jared Byas
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 A weekly podcast talk show having serious talks about the sacred book. Hosted by Peter Enns and Jared Byas.Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. Christianity Spirituality
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  • [Bible] Episode 307: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins Proverbs (REISSUE)

    [Bible] Episode 307: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins Proverbs (REISSUE)
    Aug 25 2025
    In this reissue of The Bible for Normal People episode 36, Pete works through some big-picture issues that help us see what Proverbs is all about, such as the complexities of wisdom, the nature of folly, and how this ancient text is supposed to help us navigate life in the present day. This episode originally aired as “7 Things You Need to Know about How the Book of Proverbs Works” in February 2018. Show Notes → https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-307-pete-ruins-proverbs-reissue/ Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/ub_heWtal-0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • [Faith] Episode 63: Mariko Clark - Helping Kids Grow an Expansive Faith

    [Faith] Episode 63: Mariko Clark - Helping Kids Grow an Expansive Faith
    Aug 18 2025
    In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Jared and Jennifer Garcia Bashaw sit down with Mariko Clark to explore how adults can help kids encounter the Bible in ways that move beyond rigid rules and binaries. Together they discuss practices that cultivate curiosity, imagination, and a more expansive vision of God and faith. Show Notes → https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-63-mariko-clark-helping-kids-grow-an-expansive-faith/ Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/dngFMEP1aIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • [Bible] Episode 306: Pete Enns & the Old Testament Nerds - Ask a Scholar Anything (About the Hebrew Bible)

    [Bible] Episode 306: Pete Enns & the Old Testament Nerds - Ask a Scholar Anything (About the Hebrew Bible)
    Aug 11 2025
    In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete is joined by our Nerds-in-Residence to tackle some of your biggest questions about the Old Testament. They discuss contradictions in Ecclesiastes, the influence of ancient Near Eastern literature, the meaning and function of sacrifice, and the formation of the Hebrew Bible. Show Notes → https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-306-pete-enns-the-old-testament-nerds-ask-a-scholar-anything-about-the-hebrew-bible/ Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/oa8cQ5VTKS4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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