The Bible For Normal People

By: Peter Enns and Jared Byas
  • Summary

  • A weekly podcast talk show having serious talks about the sacred book. Hosted by Peter Enns and Jared Byas.
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Episodes
  • [Faith] Episode 49: Hillary McBride & Preston McDaniel Hill - Mental Health in a Faith Transition
    Nov 25 2024
    In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Jared Byas talks with therapist and author Hillary McBride along with theologian and psychological scientist Preston McDaniel Hill about the psychological impacts of navigating faith transitions. They explore how faith intersects with mental health and discuss the importance of community, self-trust, and relational support during the process. Together, Hillary and Preston lead the Spiritual First Responders Project (https://www.sfrproject.org) designed to help individuals with faith shifts through evidence-based practices led by licensed professionals. Show Notes → ********** This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Greenlight is a debit card and money app made for families: parents can send money to their kids and keep an eye on kids’ spending and saving, while kids and teens build money confidence and lifelong financial literacy skills. Sign up for Greenlight today at greenlight.com/normalpeople. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • [Bible] Episode 287: Julia Watts Belser - A Jewish Perspective on Disability
    Nov 18 2024
    How does Judaism approach the topic of disability? In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Julia Watts Belser joins Pete and Cynthia to examine how the Hebrew Bible portrays disability and how Jewish tradition engages these texts in both ancient and modern contexts. She explains what a “blemish” means in Leviticus, the rabbinic tradition of sacred interpretation, and how disability wisdom can make a better world for everybody. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • [Bible] Episode 286: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins Genesis (Part 4)
    Nov 11 2024
    In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete dives into the chaotic sibling soap opera of Jacob and Esau and all its trickery, questionable family dynamics, and divine wrestling matches. Pete explains how and why this ancient family drama was likely written and edited much later to make sense of Israel’s political squabbles. 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 get a free cat toy. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins

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