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Bible & StuffA Dozen Things God Did With Your Sin with Sam StormsAuthor and pastor Sam Storms joins the show to discuss his newest book, A Dozen Things God Did with Your Sin (And Three Things He'll Never Do). Together, we talk about what it means to have a defiled conscience and why understanding penal substitutionary atonement is so crucial.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2022-07-1952 minBible & Stuff'Everything and More' with Zach BolenZach Bolen of Citizens joins the show to talk about new music, the bigness of God, and bringing people together. We also wind through a few other topics like his past church experience and the process of songwriting. Be sure to check out Citizens' new music at wearecitizens.net.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2022-07-041h 04Bible & StuffSimple Prayers for Parents and Kids with Cody DeeversThis week we're joined by our good friend Cody Deevers, pastor of The Table Church in Glendale, AZ. Cody tells us about his new book, Simple Prayers, a short prayerbook that provides direction for kids and courage for adults to pray to the God who created us, calls to us, and delights in us.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2022-06-2851 minBible & StuffHurry, Limitations, and Rest — Uniquely Wired E6In the final episode of our Uniquely Wired series, we discuss how, in order to discover our unique wiring, you must address our hurried pace of life and our inherent limitations as humans. Then, to wrap up the series, we explain how the Holy Spirit empowers us to live as the people God has created us to be.SPONSOR: Check out our awesome sponsor Dwell and cultivate a habit of living into the Bible. Visit dwellapp.io/bibleandstuff today to get 10% off a yearly subscription or 30% off Dwell for life!BECOME A PATRON: Support the s...
2022-06-2050 minBible & StuffDoing Deep Work — Uniquely Wired E5In episode five of our Uniquely Wired series, we talk about what it looks like to discover your unique wiring through deep work over time in community. We explain what the "life plan" process looks like and the best way to start the process.SPONSOR: Check out our awesome sponsor Dwell and cultivate a habit of living into the Bible. Visit dwellapp.io/bibleandstuff today to get 10% off a yearly subscription or 30% off Dwell for life!BECOME A PATRON: Support the show by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/bibleandstuff and get access to bonus...
2022-06-1347 minBible & StuffThe Beauty and Glory of the Church with Dustin BengeAuthor and professor Dustin Benge joins the show to discuss his new book, The Loveliest Place: The Beauty and Glory of the Church, and awaken our affections for who the church is and why she exists. Together, we talk about what exactly the church does and how it can be beautiful when it often looks ugly.BECOME A PATRON: Support the show by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/bibleandstuff and get access to bonus episodes, merch discounts, and more!For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2022-06-0653 minBible & StuffEncouraging Community — Uniquely Wired E4In episode four of our Uniquely Wired series, we talk about the importance of community is discovering your purpose and what it looks like to stir up one another to love and good works.SPONSOR: Check out our awesome sponsor Dwell and cultivate a habit of living into the Bible. Visit dwellapp.io/bibleandstuff today to get 10% off a yearly subscription or 30% off Dwell for life!BECOME A PATRON: Support the show by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/bibleandstuff and get access to bonus episodes, merch discounts, and more!For more information...
2022-05-3040 minBible & StuffWhat Holds Us Back — Uniquely Wired E3In episode three of our Uniquely Wired series, we uncover the strongholds that keep us from obeying Christ and fulfilling our potential.SPONSOR: Check out our awesome sponsor Dwell and cultivate a habit of living into the Bible. Visit dwellapp.io/bibleandstuff today to get 10% off a yearly subscription or 30% off Dwell for life!BECOME A PATRON: Support the show by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/bibleandstuff and get access to bonus episodes, merch discounts, and more!For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2022-05-2353 minBible & StuffYou on Purpose with Stephanie Shackelford and Bill DenzelAuthors Stephanie Shackelford and Bill Denzel join the show to discuss their new book, You on Purpose: Discover Your Calling and Create the Life You Were Meant to Live, and answer the question that crosses everyone's mind at some point: What should I do with my life? Together, we walk through their 4-step, research-based process for discovering and carrying out your calling with confidence.BECOME A PATRON: Support the show by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/bibleandstuff and get access to bonus episodes, merch discounts, and more!For more information, visit our website at bib...
2022-05-1650 minBible & StuffDiscover Your Purpose — Uniquely Wired E2In episode two of our Uniquely Wired series, we look past general identity to the specific and ask what it means that each of us is both uniquely wired and uniquely placed by God.SPONSOR: Check out our awesome sponsor Dwell and cultivate a habit of living into the Bible. Visit dwellapp.io/bibleandstuff today to get 10% off a yearly subscription or 30% off Dwell for life!BECOME A PATRON: Support the show by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/bibleandstuff and get access to bonus episodes, merch discounts, and more!For more information...
2022-05-0944 minBible & StuffWhat Defines You? — Uniquely Wired E1In the first episode of our series, Uniquely Wired: Who God Made You to Be, we ask and answer one of the most foundational questions humans face: "Who are you?"Starting as broad as possible, we talk about the general identity of all humans. Are you in Adam or in Christ? A child of God or a child a wrath? And how exactly can you be sure?SPONSOR: Check out our awesome sponsor Dwell and cultivate a habit of living into the Bible. Visit dwellapp.io/bibleandstuff today to get 10% off a yearly subscription or 30...
2022-05-0248 minBible & StuffYou Are Not Your Own with Alan NobleAuthor Alan Noble joins the show to discuss the fundamental assumption of modern life that many of us are shaped by: "You are your own, and you belong to yourself." The Christian gospel, however, provides a better vision that reframes the way we understand ourselves, our families, and God.Check out Alan's book, You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2022-04-2554 minBible & StuffLove Me Anyway with Jared C. WilsonAuthor Jared C. Wilson joins the show to discuss his new book, Love Me Anyway: How God's Perfect Love Fills Our Deepest Longing. Together, we talk through one of the deepest human desires, why so many people feel unloveable, and what it looks like to give a loved one "room to breathe."Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2022-04-1854 minBible & StuffUrgency and Rest — Joshua E4Settling into the Promised Land, the people of Israel are faced with two realities: they can finally rest, and they still have work to do. Likewise, modern-day Christians have to deal with what it means to live in the "already/not yet." We can rest in Christ's finished work, but we must also be obedient in doing the good work he has laid out before us.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2022-04-1254 minBible & StuffObedience in the Battle — Joshua E3As the people of Israel begin to take the Promised Land, their ability to have a strong and courageous obedience to God is tested. In this, we see how seriously God pursues his purposes and how he allows us as humans to be a part of his plans. And, we cover the toughest topic of the book—what do we do with all of the bloodshed?Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2022-04-0547 minBible & StuffThe God of the Garden with Andrew PetersonThis week, we're joined by Andrew Peterson to discuss The God of the Garden and how we can experience the glory of God through his creation.The garden metaphor runs deep in the Bible. God's first command for Adam and Eve was to "work and keep" the garden, and God himself has always been present, working and keeping what he loves. Sometimes pruning and sometimes planting, but always in a way that produces good fruit.Find more from Andrew at https://www.andrew-peterson.com.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.s...
2022-03-0747 minBible & StuffEntering the Promised Land — Joshua E2After 40 years in the wilderness, the people of Israel finally enter the Promised Land. But, they have to cross the Jordan River to do so, all the while preparing to face the looming resistance of the Canaanite inhabitants.In these first five chapters of Joshua, the people of God must look back to remember what God has done in order to faithfully face what is yet come.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2022-02-2847 minBible & StuffGetting Back to the Garden — Joshua E1As we begin our series through the book of Joshua, we look to the people of Israel as they prepare to enter the Promised Land and how this story parallels with our own of trying to get back to the Garden of Eden. We also examine how God's specific charge to Joshua to "be strong and very courageous" gives us a model for how to live in our already/not yet reality of being justified in Christ but still awaiting his return. Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more in...
2022-02-2147 minBible & StuffPractical Help for Building Spiritual DisciplinesToo often when it comes to building spiritual disciplines our go-to methods include relying on sheer willpower and trying to shame ourselves into submission. And, again and again, the whole experiment ends in failure, leaving us feeling even worse about our spiritual life than when we started.There's still hope. What if it's not us but our misguided methods that are actually the problem? What would it look like to build spiritual disciplines that are rooted in the grace and love of Christ? This week, we explore exactly that.Like the show? Leave us a...
2022-02-1447 minBible & StuffWhy God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn’t with Gavin OrtlundAuthor and pastor Gavin Ortlund joins the show to discuss his new book, Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't: The Beauty of Christian Theism. Together we talk about his approach to apologetics, deconstruction, and why he aims to leave people with the probability of God's existence instead of certainty.You can see more from Gavin on his YouTube channel, Truth Unites. WHAT TO HELP US MAKE BETTER RESOURCES? LET'S HAVE A CHAT: https://bibleandstuff.com/chat.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For mo...
2022-02-0749 minBible & StuffWhat Real Fellowship Looks LikeFellowship is a word and practice worth reclaiming. Our modern understanding of what fellowship looks like does little to measure up to the more robust meaning found in the Bible. This week, we talk about what fellowship really is, and why it is such a powerful means of grace to believers.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2022-01-3158 minBible & StuffCultivating Prayer and Friendship with GodThis week we discuss how the person and work of Jesus opens up the possibility of friendship with God, and how that friendship fuels prayer. By pairing this with the spiritual discipline of Bible reading, we have access to real two-way communication with the God of the universe and the restorer of all things.The Tim Keller message referenced is Prayer in the Psalms: Discovering How to Pray.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2022-01-2458 minBible & StuffWorship and Theology Need Each Other with Amy GannettAuthor and Bible teacher Amy Gannett joins the show to discuss her new book, Fix Your Eyes: How Our Study of God Shapes Our Worship of Him. Together we talk about how worship and theology go hand in hand and how each one is incomplete without the other.You can follow Amy on Twitter, Instagram, or check out her work at tinytheologians.shop.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2022-01-1752 minBible & StuffThe Why and How of Bible ReadingTo love someone, you have to know them. And if we desire to love God, we must look where he has mostly clearly revealed himself—his Word.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2022-01-1053 minBible & StuffWhat Are the "Means of Grace" in the Christian Life?If the means of grace are one of the primary channels through which God's love and power flow (and they are), then it is crucial that we not misunderstand or neglect them. In this episode, we'll tackle a number of questions help us think rightly about these means before putting them in to practice, such as:What are the "means of grace"?How do they work?To what end do we practice these means?Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2022-01-0352 minBible & StuffSpiritual Disciplines and Our New MissionIn our last episode of 2021, Glen and Tanner discuss the spiritual disciplines, how they play into the new mission of Bible & Stuff, and where we're going in the coming year.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-12-0632 minBible & StuffWork, Laughter, and Balancing It All with Firefighter FentonThis week we're joined by our friend Brent Fenton (AKA Firefighter Fenton) to talk about living out your faith in your vocation, not taking yourself too seriously, and dealing with the tension of a busy life.You can find Brent as Firefighter Fenton on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-11-2953 minBible & StuffWhat to Do When the World’s on Fire with Hannah AndersonAuthor and Bible teacher Hannah Anderson joins the show to discuss her contributions to a new book, World on Fire: Walking in the Wisdom of Christ When Everyone’s Fighting About Everything. Together we cover why exactly everyone is fighting all of the time and how the wisdom in the Beatitudes helps us engages the fires burning around us.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-11-2242 minBible & StuffRethinking Your “Self” with Trevin WaxAuthor Trevin Wax joins us to talk about his book Rethink Your Self: The Power of Looking Up Before Looking In. Trevin challenges the conventional wisdom of statements like "follow your heart," "you do you," and "you are enough," and suggests a different, more biblical approach to finding our identity and, in turn, happiness.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-11-1547 minBible & StuffRestoration — The Bible's Big Story, Pt. 4Our story isn't over, but we already know how it ends. The final chapter in the Bible's big story shows us what will happen when Christ returns, once and for all, and makes everything right again. No more tears, no more pain—only restoration.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-11-0930 minBible & StuffRedemption — The Bible's Big Story, Pt. 3Much of Scripture's story is dedicated to illustrating the fact that humankind is utterly helpless to fix the problems it has created. We need force outside of and greater than ourselves to be our agent of redemption. Enter Jesus.He is the cornerstone on which the Bible's whole story hinges. Through Christ, God is reconciling all things to himself.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-11-0138 minBible & StuffThe “Mostly Ordinary” Practice of Family Discipleship with Adam GriffinAdam Griffin, pastor of Eastside Community Church, joins us to talk about his book Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones. During our conversation, he explains what he means when he says family discipleship is "mostly ordinary" and provides strong encouragement for parents who want to do a good job but feel overwhelmed.Be sure to check out Adam's new show, the Family Discipleship Podcast, featuring guests like Jen Wilkin, Trillia Newbell, and Matt Chandler!Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit...
2021-10-2542 minBible & StuffFall — The Bible's Big Story, Pt. 2As we move from creation to fall, we look into the story of Adam and Eve, where that leaves us, and where we go from here. Ultimately, understanding the fall gives us a lens through which we can make sense of our often dark reality while hoping in a more glorious future.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-10-1940 minBible & StuffCreation — The Bible's Big Story, Pt. 1Although the Bible is comprised of many books by many different authors, they all work together to tell one big story. In this series, we break down the Bible's big story by looking at its four main parts: creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. We'll begin by looking at creation, examining God's good design of our world and unique purpose for humanity.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-10-1243 minBible & StuffPurity as a Means to an End with Garrett KellGarrett Kell joins the show to discuss his book, Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God, and how sexual purity is a means to an end. Sexual purity on its own cannot save, but based on the promise of Matthew 5:8, it helps us see the beauty of Jesus.Here are the articles referenced in the episode:Should I Tell My Spouse about Struggles with Sexual Purity? by Garrett KellCorporate Consequences of Unchecked Porn Use by Jason SevilleLike the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more...
2021-10-0545 minBible & StuffThe Tenth Commandment and Unhelpful ExpectationsWhile the other commandments address sins that can be seen by others, the tenth commandment tackles covetousness, which hides in the heart. It's in our hearts that unhelpful expectations breed ungodly desires, leading in turn to sin and death. But God sees the heart, and Jesus changes it, giving us a path to righteousness and life. Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-09-0646 minBible & StuffTheology for Beginners with Theo.BitsJake Cannon of Theo.Bits joins the show to discuss all things beginner theology, like...Everyone is a theologian,The importance of doing theology in community, andHow theology can kill.Check out the resources Jake recommends at theobits.co/start.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.Don't like banter? Skip to 5:50.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-08-3044 minBible & StuffThe Ninth Commandment and Untruthful SpeechThe ninth commandment calls us to love our neighbors by addressing one of our smallest but most dangerous members—our tongue. When our speech runs wild, small sparks can create massive fires. But, by controlling our tongue, we can honor our neighbor's good name and breathe life into the world around us.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.Don't like banter? Skip to 2:30.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-08-2445 minBible & StuffProcessing the News as Christians with The Pour OverIn this episode, Jason Woodruff of The Pour Over joins Tanner and Glen to talk about processing the news as Christians and navigating relationships in a politically divided culture.You can see Jason's work by singing up for The Pour Over at thepourover.org.Pick up a Bible & Stuff t-shirt to help us launch our next project.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-08-1647 minBible & StuffThe Eighth Commandment and Trusting GodThe eighth commandment reveals our unbelief and distrust of God. When we perceive that God has made an error in the way he has divvied up his gifts, we sinfully take matter into our own hands to rectify the matter. But Jesus sets a different example, giving up what he rightfully deserved to be generous and loving to his neighbors.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.Don't like banter? Skip to 4:56.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-08-0953 minBible & StuffThe Problem of Biblical Illiteracy with Dave JenkinsIn this interview, Dave Jenkins joins the podcast to talk about his new book The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy & What to Do About It. Together we discuss the size of the biblical illiteracy problem, delighting in your Bible reading, and how the church can help.You can find more from Dave by checking out Servants of Grace, reading Theology for Life, or listening to Equipping You in Grace.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.Don't like banter? Skip to 05:54.For more information, visit...
2021-08-0246 minBible & StuffThe Seventh Commandment and Honoring MarriageWhereas the sixth commandment prohibiting murder is one that seems easily kept, the seventh may give us a bit more pause. Even if we haven't been outright adulterous in our relationship, many of us feel great shame because of our failures to remain pure.Jesus doesn't hold back as he cuts straight to the heart of this commandment, exposing the root of lust that leads to a number of sins. But, he is gracious in his invitation out of shame and through his sacrifice as the spotless lamb who washes us clean.Like the show? L...
2021-07-2747 minBible & StuffThe Sixth Commandment and Destructive AngerIt's easy when looking at the Ten Commandments to arrive at the sixth word and think, "Whew. Finally one I've obeyed perfectly." Unfortunately for our egos, Jesus says, "Not so fast." When we cut to the heart of this commandment prohibiting murder, we find that perhaps we harbor more anger against others than we care to admit.Don't like banter? Skip to 6:00.Support the show and get 10% off Redbud City Coffee Roasters by using code BIBLEANDSTUFF at bbl.st/redbud.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-07-1346 minBible & StuffJen Wilkin on Bible Literacy, Parenting, and the LawIn this interview, author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin talks about her passion for Bible literacy, seeing the Law as a means of grace for believers, and the parenting book she'll probably never write.You can find more from Jen by checking out her website, listening to the Knowing Faith podcast, or picking up her new book Ten Words to Live By.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-07-0546 minBible & StuffThe Fifth Commandment and Spiritual FamilyDoes the fifth commandment really just want us to obey our parents, or is it aiming at something deeper? This week we break down the fifth commandment, what it meant to its original audience, and how Jesus transforms its meaning today.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.Don't like banter? Skip to 2:28.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-06-1435 minBible & StuffThe Fourth Commandment and Resting in the LordWhat exactly is the Sabbath? Should we still observe it? This week we break down the fourth commandment and what it means for a culture that is obsessed with hustle and grind.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.Don't like banter? Skip to 5:10.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-06-0744 minBible & StuffTony Merida on Why You Should Love Your ChurchThis week, Tanner and Glen are joined by pastor and author Tony Merida to talk about the Bible, conflict, and loving your church.Get Tony Merida's new books Love Your Church (OUT TODAY) and Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution. You can also connect with him through his website, following him on Twitter, or checking out his church.Support the show and get 10% off Redbud City Coffee Roasters by using code BIBLEANDSTUFF at bbl.st/redbud.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-06-0143 minBible & StuffHelp Decide the Future of Bible & StuffThis week, Tanner and Glen discuss what we are doing at Bible & Stuff, what it’s been like for us, and—most importantly—how you can help us decide what comes next.Let us know your favorite idea through our one-question survey: bbl.st/future.Don't like banter? Skip to 4:55.SUPPORT THE SHOWLeave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.Get 10% off Redbud City Coffee Roasters with code BIBLEANDSTUFF at bbl.st/redbud.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-05-1737 minBible & StuffThe Third Commandment and Honoring God's NameIs keeping the third commandment as easy as avoiding curse words? Or, is there something deeper behind the charge to not take God's name in vain? This week we take a deeper into what is perhaps the most misunderstood commandment.Check out Thomas Watson's writing on The Third Commandment.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.Don't like banter? Skip to 6:35.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-05-1251 minBible & StuffHow Adoption Shapes Our View of God with Zawadi MorrowThis week, Tanner and Glen are joined by Zawadi Morrow who shares his story of both being adopted as a child and the adoption of his daughter. Together, we talk about the doctrine of adoption and what earthly adoption can teach us about our Heavenly Father.Support the show and get 10% off Redbud City Coffee Roasters by using code BIBLEANDSTUFF at bbl.st/redbud.Check out "Just Because You’re Mine" by Sally Lloyd-Jones at https://amzn.to/3dJgngv.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-05-1051 minBible & StuffThe Second Commandment and God Made VisibleAt first blush, the second commandment may seem like a rewording of the first, but—as you might have guessed—there's more to it than that. Better understood, the commandment to "make no carved images" reveals how our invisible God desires to be represented. Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-04-2835 minBible & StuffThe First Commandment and How We Split Our WorshipThe first commandment—"have no other gods"—seems simple, but upon further reflection proves hard to follow. This week, hosts Tanner and Glen talk about what it means to obey this commandment and answer a few other questions:Are there other gods?Do the Ten Commandments still apply under the new covenant?What does Jesus have to say?Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-04-2021 minBible & StuffWhat the Ten Commandments Really AreFor the first episode in our series on the Ten Commandments, we take a look at story of Exodus leading up to the Ten Commandments, what the Ten Commandments really are, and what they mean for us thousands of years after they were first delivered.Check out Jen Wilkin's new book, Ten Words to Live By, or check out the video of Francis Chan walking to the beach.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-04-1430 minBible & StuffPursuing Christlikeness on Social Media with Doug BurschThis week Tanner and Glen are joined by author and pastor Doug Bursch as we discuss why everyone is so angry online and how Christians can address polarization through a ministry of peacemaking.Get Doug Bursch's new book Posting Peace: Why Social Media Divides Us and What We Can Do About It. You can also connect with him by following him on Twitter.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-04-0649 minBible & StuffPhilemon: Fellowship and ForgivenessPaul's letter to Philemon is different than most of his other epistles. Instead of writing a long, multi-layered argument to a group of people, he's writing to one person, mostly about a single topic—forgiving someone who has wronged him. So, what does it look like for Paul to urge his encourage his friend to pursue Christlikeness? Let's find out.Don't like banter? Skip to 5:53.Check out the ESV Study Bible recommended in the show.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our we...
2021-03-0835 minBible & StuffElijah and Mental Health with Jen HolmesThis week, Tanner and Glen are joined by Jen Holmes as we discuss the possibly bipolar prophet Elijah and how God responds to his abrupt swing from conquering the prophets of Baal to suicidal ideation.Connect with Jen by visiting her website, following her on Instagram, or picking up her book.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-03-0249 minBible & StuffWord Studies and the Hebrew HeartThis week, Tanner and Glen give an introduction to word studies by looking at the Hebrew word for heart. Through this example, we'll look at when to use word studies, when not to, and what you can gain from having this tool in your tool belt.Check out Strong's Concordance (amzn.to/37JKZft), Blue Letter Bible, and Logos Bible Software.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-02-2437 minBible & StuffEcclesiastes and Beauty from Pain with Eric SchumacherThis week, Tanner and Glen are joined by author and pastor Eric Schumacher to discuss a number of topics, including his new book, My Last Name, which explores life and dignity through the eyes of a ninety-five-year-old woman in a care facility.Pick up Eric's book here: amzn.to/3rSa0ga.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-02-1742 minBible & StuffThe Simple Faith of PolycarpThis week, Glen and Tanner discuss the Apostolic Father Polycarp, the respectability of a simple faith, and one of the most epic martyrdom stories ever.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.Don't like banter? Skip to 3:40.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-02-0838 minBible & StuffHow Are We Like God?The Bible says that we are made in the image of God, but what exactly does that mean? This week Tanner and Glen discuss the concept of "Imago Dei" and how—when rightly understood—it plays a huge role in our lives and God's big story.Enter to win the new 2nd Edition of Grudem's Systematic Theology on our Instagram! instagram.com/_bibleandstuffPlus, get a free chapter while you wait at ps.edu/grudemsot.Redbud City Coffee Roasters:Support the show and get 10% off by using code BIBLEANDSTUFF.bbl.st/re...
2021-02-0139 minBible & StuffWhat's Heaven Really Like?With movies and myths shaping our view of Heaven, it's easy to buy into the idea that in the afterlife we'll all be floating on clouds and playing the harp. But is that really what it's like? Let's see what the Bible has to say.Don't like banter? Skip to 9:48.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-01-2642 minBible & StuffJob, Part 2: Answers?In the second half of the Book of Job, we discuss how to deal with Job's final friend, Elihu, and how God responds to Job's protest.Where Were You by Ghost ShipApple MusicSpotifyDon't like banter? Skip to 4:21.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2021-01-2135 min2021-01-1130 minBible & StuffUnderstanding the Fruit of the SpiritFor more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-12-2438 minBible & StuffLectio Divina with Discover SolaLearn more about Discover Sola:solajourney.comGet a free chapter of the Water Journal:solajourney.com/free-chapter/For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-12-1854 minBible & StuffHow to Read Different Parts of the BibleFor more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-12-0739 minBible & StuffCommunion — Sort Of (An Update)For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-09-0702 minBible & StuffBaptism in the Bible and the ChurchRedbud City Coffee Roasters:Support the show and get 10% off by using code BIBLEANDSTUFF.bbl.st/redbudFor more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-06-1527 minBible & StuffAre There Stages of Salvation?Redbud City Coffee Roasters:Support the show and get 10% off by using code BIBLEANDSTUFF.bbl.st/redbudFor more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-05-1251 minBible & StuffQuarantine Q&A: Josh KingJosh's Recommendation:The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisFor more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-05-0140 minBible & StuffQuarantine Q&A: Noah OldhamNoah's Recommendation:Christ Is All! by David BryantFor more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-04-1816 minBible & StuffEaster and Beyond (Holy Week, Part 2)Redbud City Coffee Roasters:Support the show and get 10% off by using code BIBLEANDSTUFF.bbl.st/redbud#JesusChangedMyLife from The Gospel Coalition:https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/share-your-jesuschangedmylife-story/For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-04-1540 minBible & StuffQuarantine Q&A: Cody DeeversCody's Recommendation:So Will I (100 Billion X) by Hillsong UNITEDApple MusicSpotifyFor more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-04-1125 minBible & StuffPalm Sunday to Good Friday (Holy Week, Part 1)Redbud City Coffee Roasters:Support the show and get 10% off by using code BIBLEANDSTUFF.bbl.st/redbudFor more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-04-1051 minBible & StuffEnoch & Elijah: Why Didn't They Die?The Underestimated God by Ligon Duncan:bit.ly/2WqUY4DRedbud City Coffee Roasters:Support the show and get 10% off by using code BIBLEANDSTUFF.bbl.st/redbudAmazon Affiliate Link:bibleandstuff.com/amazonFor more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-03-1935 minBible & StuffTheological Triage and How to DisagreeA Call for Theological Triage and Christian Maturity by Al Mohler:https://albertmohler.com/2005/07/12/a-call-for-theological-triage-and-christian-maturity/Redbud City Coffee Roasters:Support the show and get 10% off by using code BIBLEANDSTUFF.bbl.st/redbudFor more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-03-1139 minBible & StuffHow the Great Awakening Has Shaped UsRedbud City Coffee Roasters:Support the show and get 10% off by using code BIBLEANDSTUFF.bbl.st/redbudFor more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-03-0330 minBible & StuffDoes God Change His Mind?Redbud City Coffee Roasters:Support the show and get 10% off by using code BIBLEANDSTUFF.bbl.st/redbudFor more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-02-1835 minBible & StuffThe History of the Bible with Text & CanonThe Text & Canon Institute:ps.edu/tciThe Sacred Words Conference:ps.edu/sacredwordsRecommended Resources:Journey from Texts to Translations by Paul D. WegnerKnow How We Got Our Bible by Ryan M. Reeves and Charles HillHow We Got the Bible by Greg LanierMyths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism by Elijah Hixson and Peter J. GurryThe Biblical Canon Lists from Early Christianity by Edmon L. Gallagher and John D. Meade For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-02-1044 minBible & StuffJoy and Humility in the Book of PhilippiansArticle on the Background of Philippians:https://www.bibleandstuff.com/guardians-of-the-gospel/For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-02-0445 minBible & StuffWhy You Should Know the Apostles' CreedBible & Stuff Intro Video:https://youtu.be/-NJ5T6k6j4o"Alone" by My Epic:https://youtu.be/11MBnZlcY2UFor more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-01-2736 minBible & StuffIs "Once Saved Always Saved" True?For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-01-2038 minBible & StuffThe Pendulum Effect and Theological TensionFor more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-01-1332 minBible & StuffWhat You Should Know About the BibleFor more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-01-0740 minBible & StuffWelcome to the Bible & Stuff PodcastFor more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
2020-01-0101 min
Bible & StuffCharles Spurgeon, Prince of PreachersWho is Charles Haddon Spurgeon? Well, you may not have heard of him, but he's been called the "Prince of Preachers." So, what made him so great? This week on the podcast we talk about Spurgeon's life and why he's worth remembering.
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2018-02-0135 min
Bible & StuffWhy Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?It's a question almost everyone has heard in their lifetime. But have you ever heard an answer? Was it any good? Today, we take a stab at explaining why an all-knowing, all-powerful, all-good God would allow bad things to happen to "good" people.
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2018-01-0937 min
Bible & StuffThe Special Christmas EpisodeTo celebrate Christmas and encourage everyone to read the Bible for themselves, we invited our friends and listeners to share their stories of what got them started. Join us at facebook.com/bibleandstuff as we read the Bible together in 2018!
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2017-12-2530 min
Bible & StuffWhat Is Advent?You've probably heard of Advent, but maybe you don't know much about it. This week we talk about what it is, the point of it, and why you should consider celebrating it this year. We also include an important message about how you could be a part of this year's special Christmas episode.
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2017-11-2833 min
Bible & StuffJohn Calvin: Pastor, Theologian, and ReformerThis week we're talking about John Calvin, his role in the Reformation, and his important book, Institutes of the Christian Religion. In other news, did he kill a guy? We get into that too.
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2017-11-2135 min
Bible & StuffWhat Does the Bible Say About Angels?People love to talk about angels. What are they like? What do they do? Is the information we know about angels true or false? This week, we look at what the Bible has to say about angels and getting rid of all the fluff.
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2017-11-0638 min
Bible & StuffMartin Luther and the 95 ThesesThis Halloween is the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. So, what happened? This week, we tell the story of Martin Luther, his 95 Theses, and what went down afterward.
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2017-10-3031 min
Bible & StuffWhat's the Deal with the Tabernacle?You may have read all the construction details about the tabernacle in Exodus, but what is it really about? This week we talk about what it means, what it all looked like, and how it points us to Jesus.
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2017-10-2334 min
Bible & StuffThe Life of John the BaptistJohn the Baptist is a popular topic in the Christian world, but what do we really know about him? And what was he really about? This week we're walking you through the life of the John the Baptist and the significance it has today.
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2017-10-1634 min
Bible & StuffPaul's Letter to the PhilippiansThe story of Philippians is an interesting one. This week we're talking about the band of misfits that started the church at Philippi and content of Paul's letter to them from prison.
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2017-10-0933 min
Bible & StuffAdam and Eve: Were They Real People?This week we're talking about Adam and Eve. Were they real people? Are we all related? What about the incest? Let's hear the theories and see what makes sense.
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2017-10-0246 min
Bible & StuffCreation: Did It Really Happen in Seven Days?There has been much debate over the creation story in Genesis 1-2, and Christians are far from reaching a consensus. This week we run through what the Bible has to say, the prevailing theories, and what it all means for you.
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2017-09-2538 min
Bible & StuffGutenberg and His Printing PressThe printing press revolutionized the way books were made and information was spread. Particularly, this led to the ability of producing the Bible on a massive scale and allowing people to read God's Word for themselves. This week we'll be talking about Johannes Gutenberg, his invention, and how it impacted the world.
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2017-09-1834 min
Bible & StuffHow the Bible WorksHow did we get the Bible? And where did all the numbers come from? This week we're discussing the evolution of the Bible, the original languages, and what all this means for you as a reader. Links & Sponsors: bibleandstuff.com Audible: bibleandstuff.com/audible Amazon: bibleandstuff.com/amazon
2017-09-1135 min
Bible & StuffBefore You Read the Gospel of LukeWelcome to the first episode of Bible & Stuff! This week we're talking about Luke: who he was, what he did, and why he wrote his gospel. Here's everything you need to know before you read the book for yourself.
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2017-09-0429 min