In this episode, Jared & Pete talk to Brad Jersak about how Orthodoxy views the Bible, and some other things, and how those differ from Evangelicalism. Resources mentioned in this episode: “The Mirror of Scripture” by Archbishop Lazar Puhalo “A More Christlike God” by Brad Jersak “How The Bible Actually Works” by Pete Enns http://www.thebiblefornormalpeople.com https://peteenns.com https://www.patreon.com/thebiblefornormalpeople

In this episode, Pete responds to an article from The Gospel Coalition entitled, “3 Beliefs Some Progressive Christians and Atheists Share.” He takes issue with the harmful rhetoric that polarizes Evangelicalism creating an “us vs. them” mentality among brothers and sisters in Christ. He points out that Progressive Christianity shouldn’t be a pejorative term but […]

In this episode, Pete and Jared speak with Daniel Kirk about the Gospel of Mark. Mark’s gospel goes to great lengths to provide unparalleled detail and symbolism that get more and more meaningful the deeper you traverse into the text. You’ll find yourself anxious to read through it again and again! “Binding the Strongman” by […]

In this episode, Pete & Jared speak with Trey Pearson, former lead singer of the popular Christian band Everyday Sunday. Two years ago, Trey came out publically and lost the support of his record label, church and many friends. He shares openly about the isolation and heartbreak that he endured being ostracized from his faith community. […]

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 […]