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EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 16 MIN

Did God Really Say That? How Bent Interpretations Keep You Stuck

from Rethink Faith with Nelson Jackson III · host Nelson Jackson III

Most people who love God and still feel stuck aren't failing — they're building on a foundation that was quietly bent before it ever reached them.This episode traces one of the most overlooked patterns in all of scripture: The moment interpretation replaces revelation. It starts in Genesis 3 — not with the fruit, but with a question. "Did God really say…?" That single question didn't erase God's words. It bent the meaning. And humanity has been repeating that pattern ever since.From the judges to the prophets, from the Pharisees to the modern church — The issue was never access to God's word. The issue was what kept happening to the understanding of it.In this episode, you'll explore:• Why generations inherit distorted theology without realizing it• The difference between reading scripture and actually studying it• How oral tradition shaped what most believers know about God• Why positions in the church can feel like growth but replace transformation• The question Jesus asked Peter — and why your answer matters more than   anything you were taughtThis episode is for anyone who has quietly wondered if the version of God they were handed the full picture.Question the narrative. Honor the text.Be Part of the Conversation:Subscribe to the podcastFind weekly episodes on YouTube [LINK]Join our "Weekly Unlearning" newsletter for exclusive insights and reflections [LINK]

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Most people who love God and still feel stuck aren't failing — they're building on a foundation that was quietly bent before it ever reached them. This episode traces one of the most overlooked patterns in all of scripture: The moment interpretation replaces revelation. It starts in Genesis 3 — not with the fruit, but with a question. "Did God really say…?" That single question didn't erase God's words. It bent the meaning. And humanity has been repeating that p...

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