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KFM On DemandThe Bible For Normal People - [Bible] April Bonus Episode: Jared Byas & the New Testament Nerds - Ask a Scholar Anything (About the New Testament)This is a teaser of our April 2025 bonus episode! Jared Byas, Angela N. Parker, and Jennifer Garcia Bashaw answer supporter questions all about the New Testament. Want to hear the rest of the episode? Join our online community the Society of Normal People and you'll get monthly bonus episodes; livestreams of guest interviews; Q&As with Pete, Jared, and the Nerds; and an all-access pass to our classes and courses. Head to www.thebiblefornormalpeople.com/join and become a member of SoNP for as little as $12/month and support us as we bring the best in biblical scholarship to...2025-04-2509 min
The Bible For Normal People[Bible] April Bonus Episode: Jared Byas & the New Testament Nerds - Ask a Scholar Anything (About the New Testament)This is a teaser of our April 2025 bonus episode! Jared Byas, Angela N. Parker, and Jennifer Garcia Bashaw answer supporter questions all about the New Testament. Want to hear the rest of the episode? Join our online community the Society of Normal People and you'll get monthly bonus episodes; livestreams of guest interviews; Q&As with Pete, Jared, and the Nerds; and an all-access pass to our classes and courses. Head to www.thebiblefornormalpeople.com/join and become a member of SoNP for as little as $12/month and support us as we bring the best in biblical scholarship to...2025-04-2509 min
Curiously with Ericka GrahamHow to Embrace an Evolving Faith with Jared ByasIn this episode, Ericka sits down with Jared Byas, co-host of the Bible for Normal People, to explore how biblical interpretation is shaped by historical context, cultural bias, and personal experience. They discuss how ancient traditions become relevant today, and how learning to let go and embrace uncertainty in our own lives is often an act of faith. More about Jared Byas:Jared Byas runs the Bible for Normal People and regularly writes and speaks about the Bible, truth, creativity, wisdom, and the Christian faith. He has written a handful of books including Lo...2025-03-1935 min
The Bible For Normal People[Bible] Episode 290: Pete Enns & Jared Byas - Biblical Criticism & the Modern MindsetWe’re back for Season 9 of The Bible for Normal People and we’re still asking ourselves, “What is the Bible, and what do we do with it?” In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete Enns and Jared Byas examine how biblical criticism raises questions about traditional understandings of Scripture. They explore the historical evolution of biblical interpretation, from the medieval period to the Enlightenment and then modernism, highlighting the influence of major intellectual and religious movements on the practice of Christianity as we recognize (or don’t recognize) it today. Show Notes → ...2025-02-0351 min
JuanUno1 El PodcastGENESIS PARA GENTE NORMAL de Peter Enns y Jared Byas con Gustavo Gomez PascuaEn este Episodio hablamos del libro GENESIS PARA GENTE NORMAL de Peter Enns y Jared Byas, y tenemos de invitado al Pastor Luterano Argentino Gustavo Gomez Pascua. Genesis es el libro introductorio del texto biblico, y no solo no lo sabemos leer, si no que hacemos un pesimo trabajo enseñándolo, Gustavo nos cuenta de los planes que tiene de hacer un estudio en su iglesia del libro y como motiva a se congregacion a aprender mas de la norma. Encuentra el libro en AMAZON y en BARNES&NOBLE. o en esta pagina: https://li...2024-12-1859 min
The Bible For Normal People[Bible] Episode 289: Pete Enns & Jared Byas - Pete & Jared Ruin Prophecy (Christmas Edition)In this festive finale of The Bible for Normal People Season 8, Pete and Jared unwrap a big question: does the Old Testament really predict Jesus’s birth? They dive into Matthew’s creative storytelling, explore what prophecy and fulfillment actually mean, and break down some common assumptions about the Christmas story.Show Notes →**********This episode is brought to you by Pretty Litter. Pretty Litter sounds amazing, and we’re excited to give it a try. If you’d like to try it too, go to prettylitter.com/normalpeople to save 20% on your FIRST order and...2024-12-1653 min
Honoring the JourneyThe Bible for Normal People: Honoring the Journey of Jared ByasJared Byas is the co-host of The Bible for Normal People Podcast and he is also a writer, and a former professor of Philosophy and Biblical Studies. In this episode, he shares his journey through deconstruction and his consistently deep desire to know the love and truth of God. He doesn't hold back in offering some of the wisdom he has learned along the way! A fabulous conversation that will leave you with tons of insightful things to consider!Find out more about Jared on his website: https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/about-jared-byas/Listen to him and...2024-09-0956 min
No Small Endeavor with Lee C. CampUnabridged Interview: Peter Enns and Jared ByasThis is our unabridged interview with Pete Enns and Jared Byas.“It was our curiosity about the Bible that is now leading to conclusions that are no longer welcome in these institutions.”Pete Enns and Jared Byas host The Bible for Normal People, a podcast which is loved by some, lambasted by others. They started it as a way to have honest conversations about the Bible, for folks both religious and non-religious -- conversations that cost them both previous jobs at religious institutions.In this episode, they discuss the complexity of the Bible, and...2024-07-231h 11
No Small Endeavor with Lee C. CampPete Enns and Jared Byas: The Bible for Normal People“It was our curiosity about the Bible that is now leading to conclusions that are no longer welcome in these institutions.”Pete Enns and Jared Byas host The Bible for Normal People, a podcast which is loved by some, lambasted by others. They started it as a way to have honest conversations about the Bible, for folks both religious and non-religious -- conversations that cost them both previous jobs at religious institutions.In this episode, they discuss the complexity of the Bible, and what their work has taught them about courage, curiosity, humility, and the dang...2024-07-1848 min
The Bible For Normal People[Bible] Episode 276: Pete Enns & Jared Byas - The Difference Between Biblical Studies and TheologyWhat makes biblical studies different from theology, and vice versa? Why does it matter? In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared ruminate on the goals, methods, and focus of each distinct field and why it’s important to understand the difference when engaging with the Bible and faith.Show Notes →**********This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/bnp and get on your way to being your best self.**********This episode is sponsored by Lumi. To learn more abou...2024-07-1555 min
Rethinking FaithThe Only God Ordained 20ish Q's on the Internet - With Jared ByasThis week Jared Byas returns to the podcast to play a little game I like to call 20ish Q's. We had a great time, covered a lot of topics, and shared a lot of laughter! Enjoy.RESOURCES:The Bible for Normal PeopleTHEOLOGY BEER CAMP:Come hang out with Jared Byas, Pete Enns, and myself at Theology Beer Camp! Use promo code RETHINKINGBAGGINS for $50 off!*A special thanks to Josh Gilbert for managing the podcast, Marty Fredrick for producing the podcast, and Dan Koch for providing...2024-06-191h 19
The Bible For Normal People[Faith] Episode 35: Pete Enns & Jared Byas - Navigating Through Black-and-White ThinkingIn this episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Jared tackle your questions about faith, identifying a common theme of the tendency toward dualism and binary thinking and exploring how to think more critically when faced with either/or theological questions.Show Notes →**********This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/bnp and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-03-1853 min
The Bible For Normal People[Bible] Episode 262: Pete Enns & Jared Byas - Pete & Jared Aren’t Trying to Ruin Christmas (This Time)Join us for the final episode of The Bible for Normal People Season 7 as Pete and Jared end the year on an easy note by tackling the cultural, historical, and societal context of the birth of Jesus as found in the Bible.Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-12-1845 min
The Bible For Normal People[Faith] Episode 20: Jared Byas - The Revelations of Jared ByasIn this episode of Faith for Normal People, Jared continues his journey of vulnerability and shares how his self-perception, desire for belonging, and struggle with his childhood traditions molded his faith into the shape it takes now.Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-07-1032 min
The Bible For Normal People[Bible] Episode 247: Jared Byas - What It Means to Take the Bible LiterallyWhat do people mean when they say they take the Bible literally? In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Jared breaks down how words in this common phrase are overworked and underpaid, how it functions as a cultural password, and how we can approach the text with intellectual honesty by reading the Bible literarily.Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-05-2937 min
Kindavangelical with Pete BriscoeEpisode 1: The House - with guest Jared Byas [Premiere Episode]In my first episode of Kindavangelical I’m going to paint a picture for you, not with acrylics, but with a handful of words. My picture is a metaphor and when you hear it you will instantly know if Kindavangelical is for you, or not. Then I’m going to talk with Jared Byas. Jared served as a local pastor and adjunct professor for almost ten years before launching The Bible for Normal People Podcast with Dr. Peter Enns, an organization committed to bringing the best in biblical scholarship to everyday people.2023-05-091h 31
The Bible For Normal People[Bible] Episode 243: Pete Enns & Jared Byas - Finding Wisdom in the BalanceIn this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared answer questions from community members in The Society of Normal People, pulling on a common thread of how to move beyond dualism and find wisdom in a more balanced perspective.Show Notes →This episode was sponsored by Lumi. To learn more about microdosing THC, go to Microdose.com and use code NORMALPEOPLE to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-05-0141 min
The Bible For Normal People[Faith] Episode 9: Jared Byas - The Genesis of Jared ByasIn this episode of Faith for Normal People, our beloved co-host Jared Byas bestows upon us the rare gift of vulnerability as he shares his own story of shifting faith through childhood and young adulthood, leading to the birth of The Bible for Normal People.Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-04-0640 min
MFA WritersRerelease: Taylor Byas — University of CincinnatiThe podcast team is on spring break, so we're rereleasing one of our favorite episodes to celebrate Dr. Taylor Byas's successful defense of her dissertation. Congratulations, Dr. Byas!
On the season 2 finale, Taylor Byas talks to Jared about how her fiction background helps her develop sharp images and accessible lines in her poetry while her poetic knowledge taught her to take more risks in her fiction. She also describes the value of a social media writing community (and how to build one), whether publishing success eliminates imposter syndrome (spoiler: it does not), and how her scholarly studies...2023-03-1455 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 112: Jonah 1-4 with Special Guest: Jared ByasForget everything you learned in VBS about Jonah and the whale. In this episode Jared Byas, cohost of The Bible For Normal People, helps break down this incredible prophetic book.You can find Jared at thebiblefornormalpeople.com where he and Pete Enns have been providing incredible Bible resources including the podcast, several books, and online classes all delivered with academic integrity and our favorite brand of humor. 2023-03-131h 04
The Bible For Normal People[Bible] Episode 236: Pete Enns & Jared Byas - Should the Bible Be Read Like Any Other Book?In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared consider how elevating the Bible to a special status can cheapen our experience of reading it as a multi-vocal anthology of literature.Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-03-1342 min
The Bible For Normal People[Faith] Episode 1: Pete Enns & Jared Byas - What Is Faith for Normal People?Welcome to Faith for Normal People, the only other God-ordained podcast on the internet—brought to you by Pete Enns and Jared Byas of The Bible for Normal People. In this episode, Pete and Jared introduce the show and reflect on how their own experiences of faith evolution led to the vision for Faith for Normal People. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-02-0932 min
The Bible For Normal PeopleEpisode 230: Pete Enns & Jared Byas - Pete & Jared Ruin ChristmasWe’re bringing a little bah and a little humbug to the Christmas pageant in this episode of The Bible for Normal People as Pete and Jared do their very best to ruin Christmas! Find out what Christmas means to them, whether Jesus really is the reason for the season, and how your Nativity set is probably lying to you.Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-12-1256 min
The Bible For Normal PeopleEpisode 223: Jared Byas - Misconceptions About Deconstruction & the BibleIn this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Jared explains the philosophical concept of deconstruction, where it came from, and three misconceptions about deconstruction as related to the Bible.Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-10-2446 min
The Bible For Normal PeopleEpisode 221: Pete Enns & Jared Byas - How to Read the Bible Now That We've Ruined ItIn this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared reflect on all the ruining they’ve been doing, what it means for how we read and connect with the Bible going forward, and how they’ve been personally affected by an evolving view of Scripture.Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-10-1040 min
The Bible For Normal PeopleEpisode 215: Pete Enns & Jared Byas - The Center of the Hebrew BibleIn this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared unpack the centrality of the monarchy in the Hebrew Bible, the function of monarchy within the biblical narrative arc, and how not every story or book of the Bible is meant to be used as a devotional for our modern times.Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-08-2952 min
Down to Earth Conversations53. Jared Byas - Shifting Faith, Being ’Right’, and The Bible For Normal PeopleJared Byas and his friend, Pete Enns, run a podcast called The Bible for Normal People. They've been having conversations with all sorts of amazing guests for years, bringing a diverse group of voices together and covering a wide range of content with the aim of helping people explore the Bible. Jared is also an author, having written books such as Love Matters More, and his latest, Jonah for Normal People, which is hugely helpful in demonstrating how to read certain kinds of texts while letting go of the demands that some of us were taught to place on the te...2022-07-2452 min
MFA WritersTaylor Byas — University of CincinnatiOn the season 2 finale, Taylor Byas talks to Jared about how her fiction background helps her develop sharp images and accessible lines in her poetry while her poetic knowledge taught her to take more risks in her fiction. She also describes the value of a social media writing community (and how to build one), whether publishing success eliminates imposter syndrome (spoiler: it does not), and how her scholarly studies in her PhD program inform and enrich her creative work (and how to survive the comprehensive exam). MFA Writers will be back in your airwaves in August. Wishing you all...2022-07-0555 min
Following the FireBook Club: “Love Matters More” with the author, Jared ByasLove matters more… than what? How about EVERYTHING? Even being right? Yup. We had the privilege of speaking with Jared Byas (the author of “Love Matters More” and co-host of “The Bible for Normal People”) about his fantastic book. We discuss how to move from a faith focused on knowledge to one focused on love.
Book: “Love Matters More” by Jared Byas
Podcast: “The Bible For Normal People”
Book: “Genesis For Normal People” by Jared Byas & Pete Enns
Book: “Faith After Doubt” by Brian McLaren
Book: “Misreading Scripture Through Western Eyes”
“The truth shall set you free” - John 8:31-32
“I have come to set t...2022-06-221h 01
Saving Faith with Eric Sentell of the Backyard Church BlogLove STILL Matters More - Another Conversation with Jared ByasMetamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging love of Jesus to change people’s lives.
Jared Byas is the author of Love Matters More: Why Fighting to Be Right Keeps Us from Loving like Jesus. This is Jared's second time on Metamorphosis, and he discusses how his book is more relevant than ever in 2022 and how to apply the book's principles in our relationships and society.
Learn more about Jared and his work at www.thebiblefornormalpeople.com or jaredbyas.com.
Learn more at www...2022-06-1350 minSaving Faith with Eric Sentell of the Backyard Church BlogLove STILL Matters More - Another Conversation with Jared ByasMetamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging love of Jesus to change people’s lives.
Jared Byas is the author of Love Matters More: Why Fighting to Be Right Keeps Us from Loving like Jesus. This is Jared's second time on Metamorphosis, and he discusses how his book is more relevant than ever in 2022 and how to apply the book's principles in our relationships and society.
Learn more about Jared and his work at www.thebiblefornormalpeople.com or jaredbyas.com.
Learn more at www...2022-06-1350 min
The Bible For Normal PeopleEpisode 209: Jared Byas - Making of the Modern Mindset, Part 4In this episode of The Bible for Normal People Podcast, Jared Byas concludes his four-part series exploring the shortcomings of evangelicalism’s ties to the modern mindset and how leaving the modern mindset behind can help us live out a more authentic faith.Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-06-0648 min
Everything is OK PodcastGenesis Part 1 w/ Jared Byas: The Bible for Normal PeopleWe continue the year with our first look into the book of Genesis. We invited Jared Byas, from The Bible for Normal People, to answer our most pressing questions. Jared served as a local pastor and adjunct professor for almost ten years before launching The Bible for Normal People with Dr. Peter Enns, an organization committed to bringing the best in biblical scholarship to everyday people. He just released a new book titled Jonah for Normal People. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Jared, and tell your friends! Check out his books, and take...2022-06-061h 09
The Bible For Normal PeopleEpisode 207: Pete Enns & Jared Byas - Respecting the Bible for What It Is (And Isn’t)Does the Bible address modern moral questions? In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared dive into a discussion on the uniquely modern tension between an ancient text and modern ethics.Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-05-2345 min
Deconstructing MamasLove Matters More - Jared Byas"You can't love and control at the same time."In this episode on the Deconstructing Mamas podcast, Jared Byas, author of that quote, cohost on the Bible for Normal People podcast and author of Love Matters More, not only tells us what brought him to the place of deconstructing and reconstructing his faith, but speaks about the impact it has had on his parenting. There are so mic drops moments where Jared unpacks what it really means to love well and why we cannot love and control people (and especially our kids) at the same...2022-05-1036 min