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[Bible] Episode 261: Ekaputra Tupamahu - Speaking in Tongues Dec 04, 2023

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Is the phenomenon of speaking in tongues purely ecstatic or purely linguistic? Join Pete and Jared in this episode of The Bible for Normal People as guest Ekaputra Tupamahu analyzes the history and interpretation of speaking in tongues in the Bible, exploring how this understanding has influenced modern Pentecostal and charismatic movements.

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[Faith] Episode 30: Pádraig Ó Tuama - A Poetic Look at the Bible Nov 27, 2023

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In this episode of Faith for Normal People, hosts Pete Enns and Jared Byas speak with Irish poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama, delving into the appreciation and understanding of the Bible through the lens of poetry and exploring how poetry can offer alternative perspectives on theological questions.

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[Bible] Episode 260: Jacob L. Wright - Why the Bible Came to Be Nov 20, 2023

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In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Jacob L. Wright joins Pete and Jared to discuss the origins of the Hebrew Bible, moving beyond just the “how” and asking the deeper question of “why” the Bible began, revealing the quest to unite a people group in the midst of defeat.

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[Faith] Episode 29: Grace Ji-Sun Kim - A Theology of Visibility Nov 13, 2023

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In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Anna talk to Grace Ji-Sun Kim about how theology impacts marginalized communities, what intersectionality means, and how theology and biography are synonymous.

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[Bible] Episode 259: Robyn Whitaker - The Book of Revelation Nov 06, 2023

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In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared are joined by Robyn Whitaker to discuss the themes, movements, and symbolism found within the book of Revelation, as well as the various ways the text has been interpreted (and misinterpreted) throughout Christian history.

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[Faith] Episode 28: Thomas Jay Oord - The Problem of Evil (Part 2) Oct 30, 2023

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In part two of our series on the problem of evil, Jared and Pete talk with Tom Oord about why people struggle to reconcile evil and suffering with a good God, theological solutions to the problem throughout history, and how process theology offers a different view of God’s power.

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[Bible] Episode 258: Marc Brettler & Alan Lenzi - The Problem of Evil (Part 1) Oct 23, 2023

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In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Marc Brettler and Alan Lenzi join Pete and Jared to discuss the context of evil in the Bible and other ancient Mesopotamian texts, giving insight into how people thousands of years ago wrestled with divine sovereignty and human suffering. This is the first of two episodes on the problem of evil—don’t miss part two on Faith for Normal People as Pete and Jared discuss theological frameworks with Tom Oord.

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[Faith] Episode 27: Christin Fort - Attachment Theory & God Oct 16, 2023

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In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Christin Fort and Jared discuss how attachment theory plays into our perceptions of God, the impact of theology on mental health, and how understanding ourselves better psychologically could enrich our faith.

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[Bible] Episode 257: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins 1 Kings Oct 09, 2023

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In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, our resident destroyer Pete is on a mission to ruin the book of 1 Kings by delving into the historical context and narrative themes of this ancient text which marks the beginning of the end of Israel’s monarchy.

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[Faith] Episode 26: Matthias Roberts - Psychology, Religious Trauma, & Reconstructing Faith Oct 02, 2023

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Matthias Roberts joins Jared and Angela Parker in this episode of Faith for Normal People to talk about his work as a psychotherapist, the path to healing from religious trauma, and what faith after religious trauma might look like.

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