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EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 33 MIN

Episode 14: Four Hundred Years of Silence

from The Year I Read the Bible with Laurie Larsen · host Laurie

Send us Fan MailThis is Laurie's final essay covering the Old Testament, before venturing into the New Testament next week.  She explores the prophet Malachi's final warnings from God. It only takes a second to turn the page from the end of the Old Testament to the beginning of the New, but for the people of Malachi's time, it seemed like endless silence.  Was God there?  Was he listening?  Did he even care anymore?Laurie's repeat guest today is Jody Stallings -- teacher, writer, columnist and church youth worker.  He returns after chatting with Laurie on episode 12, and he is amazingly entertaining, knowledgeable, insightful and full of wisdom.  Have you ever heard a comparison of Jesus to Willie Wonka?  How about The Great Gatsby?  Tune in and hear it for yourself!Check out Jody's work on his website. Check out Laurie's work on her website. If you have interest in American Christian Fiction Writers, check it out here. 

Send us Fan Mail This is Laurie's final essay covering the Old Testament, before venturing into the New Testament next week. She explores the prophet Malachi's final warnings from God. It only takes a second to turn the page from the end of the Old Testament to the beginning of the New, but for the people of Malachi's time, it seemed like endless silence. Was God there? Was he listening? Did he even care anymore? Laurie's repeat guest today is Jody Stallings -- teacher...

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