In this episode, Pete & Jared talk to Jonathan Merritt about the language of scripture, how it’s changed over the years and how our interpretation and understanding must adapt to fully appreciate what the Bible has to say. Links Learning to Speak God from Scratch by Jonathan Merritt Jesus Through the Centuries by Jaroslav Pelikan Studies in Words by C.S. […]

In this episode, Jared takes us into the book of Jeremiah and delves into some of the historical and cultural signifigance of the text. A Commentary on Jeremiah: Exile and Homecoming by Walter Bruggemann http://www.thebiblefornormalpeople.com https://peteenns.com https://www.patreon.com/thebiblefornormalpeople

In this episode from Season 1, Jared and Pete talk to Dr. Kent Sparks about the origins of the Israelites. Along the way they get into the nature of the Bible, the nature of the Christian faith, fundamental theological issues like soteriology, and the nature of God. After all, you can’t talk about anything without talking about […]

  This week Pete & Jared sit down with Kevin Makins, founding pastor of Eucharist Church in Hamilton, Ontario. They talk about community, how he reads the Bible and how it informs the culture of his faith community. http://www.thebiblefornormalpeople.com https://peteenns.com https://www.patreon.com/thebiblefornormalpeople

What does the Bible have to say about politics? Nothing, really. On the other hand, a lot—but not the way many tend to think. Rather than supporting a political agenda, the biblical story challenges us to hold those agendas to account when they fail to promote justice. What is needed more then another clever politician […]

This week, Jared & Pete talk to Brent Strawn about the Old Testament. They discuss some of the common criticisms of the Old Testament and how the modern Church has over-emphasized the New Testament much to its detriment. Follow Brent on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Resources Mentioned in This Episode: BOOK: The Old Testament is Dying: […]

In this episode, Pete & Jared discuss the value that creeds have in shaping the way we practice our faith. And how they can sometimes fall short, as demonstrated by the modern Statement on Social Justice & The Gospel. LINKS: The Statement on Social Justice & The Gospel The Nashville Statement The Lansdale Statement The […]

In this episode, Jared & Pete talk to Mark Smith about the origin of Yahweh and how the term was understood in the first century. RESOURCES: The Early History of God The Origins of Biblical Monotheism  The Bible For Normal People website The Bible For Normal People PATREON site

In this episode, Jared tackles the question of how to talk with people that believe differently. So many times we’re guilty of shutting down the conversation and alienating people with opposing viewpoints rather than seeking to really hear and understand their perspective. Jared shares some excellent tools in helping us move the conversation forward.