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A Bible Break
by Hannah Benson
The language of the Bible can be a tough hurtle for people old and young. A Bible Break is a short, bingable podcast that provides audio of the Bible in a natural, relatable way. While staying true to the English Standard Version, voiceover artist Hannah Benson presents the Bible in language anyone can understand with a little talk about what happened after.
Episodes
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2 Samuel Chapter 5: Cultural Norms Are Not God-Norms
Normal? What’s that? And is it okay? And who is to say a king can’t have what he wants when “everyone else is doing it?” In this episode, Hannah Benson discusses typical Bible hero David’s cultrally normal sin and how to God, it hasn’t been okay since the beginning of time. Hannah also reviews...
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2 Samuel Chapter 4: Good News, Bad News
David gets yet more “good news” that he has to deal with in the wake of his royal coronation. So far, he has dealt with plots, battles, deceits, and dissention and he hasn’t even gotten sworn in yet. Just another day, right? Tune in for this episode of A Bible Break.
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2 Samuel Chapter 3: David’s First Power Move
David still wants to keep up his ties to the house of Saul as a “consolidation of power.” So, he has a chance to bring back a connection with the house we haven’t seen in many chapters. But why? And is it a good idea? Tune in this time for 2 Samuel 3 on A Bible Break.
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2 Samuel Chapter 2: Taking the Throne Ain’t as Easy As It Once Was
FINALLY! David assumes his throne…but not without contest. Turns out Saul’s uncle wants to keep it in the family. And David just can’t seem to separate himself (and the throne) from this power-hungry family. Join in for this episode of A Bible Break with Hannah Benson.
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2 Samuel Chapter 1: David Hears of Sauls Death and is SAD
After it all: the spear throwing, the jealousy…can’t even eat a family meal together without his life being threatened, David has every reason to feel epic RELIEF when he hears of Saul’s death. But…he’s not. Actually, he’s the opposite. He actually seeks JUSTICE for Saul. What on earth is going...
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1 Samuel Chapter 31: The First King of a Nation is Dead
In a time where America is celebrating a 47th President and when any previous leaders pass it was probably not someone you ever knew or voted for, it’s hard to imagine the passing of the universally known and loved first ever leader of a nation. This episode of A Bible Break explores the death of...
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1 Samuel Chapter 30: David’s Last Straws Are Taken
David has had his home country reject him, his little cosy little Philistinian town taken, and now his last few joys in this life, friends and family, are gone. Where does he turn when no one is left? And what’s the point of this Job-like story? Tune in for a listen to this episode of A Bible Break.
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1 Samuel Chapter 29: God Doesn’t Allow Coasting
Ever gotten comfortable? When things are going really well, sometimes that Bible stays uncracked for too long. David gets a little too cosy hiding out with the Philistines and God’s not having it. Join Hannah Benson on this episode of A Bible Break.
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1 Samuel Chapter 28: The Dead Walk
The Dead is Not Your Play Thing. Whether or not we go to sleep right after we die until Jesus’s second return or we wait in heaven until the New Earth is made, we are not allowed to seek advice from the dead…like Saul does in this chapter on A Bible Break.
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1 Samuel Chapter 27: Raids Can Be…Fun?
David straps up his sandals and high-tails it to the land of the Philistines because he know Saul won’t follow him there. Meanwhile, he’s keeping busy with his time for…a variety of reasons. Join Hannah Benson for this episode of A Bible Break.
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1 Samuel Chapter 26: Coincidences Do Not Equal God’s Will
For the second time, David has King Saul fall into his hand and it seems like God is giving his approval for David to remove the fallen annointed…but David doesn’t! This time on A Bible Break, we talk about how coinsidences (or even smooth sailing) doesn’t mean divine approval.
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1 Samuel Chapter 25: Vengence is…Abigails?
David continues to live in a way that might startle many Sunday School teachers who ever stopped after David hit the mighty Philistine with a stone. But God provides a way for him to avoid future bloodguilt through the gentle correction from an unsuspecting source. Join in on A Bible Break for…
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1 Samuel Chapter 24: Turnabout is NOT Fair Play
Would you take the chance to kill your enemy looking to kill you if he appeared unarmed? Tune in for this epic example of honor that breaks all human logic in 1 Samuel Chapter 24. Hannah Benson hosts this episode of A Bible Break.
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1 Samuel Chapter 22: The Cave of Adullum
What happens when you mope and feel confused and distant from God? For sure, 400 equally upset people don’t come to join you. Tune in for the one time in history when it was really handy to have a crowd of bitter people join in your pain. Welcome to…the Cave of Adullum. Streaming now on A Bible...
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1 Samuel Chapter 21: Panic and Desperation
David is on the lamb (no pun intended) and starts acting in surprisingly uncool ways…to the point where people who have heard about him are doubting this can be the same guy. Take a listen to this week’s A Bible Break.
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1 Samuel Chapter 20: Blink Once for Yes...
David knows his life is danger and he can’t spend one more night in the palace. So he and his BFF Jonathan come up with a plan for communicating the Rage-O-Meter for Saul while David waits at a safe distance...
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1 Samuel Chapter 19: Saul Begins the Hunt
Jonathan is worried about David and for good reason. Saul begins sending out his minions to find David in random places: his bed at night, visiting friends… One thing is clear, the throne room is no longer safe for David and his lyre.
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1 Samuel Chapter 18: Saul Plots and Fails
David’s getting cosy with the family while Saul both admires and hates his guts. Join this week for 1 Samuel 18 where Sault plots… but David rises in fame.
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1 Samuel Chapter 17: David Fights Goliath
Listener Challenge: Have you actually ever READ the story of David and Goliath? Now is your chance to hear the real story, not made for three year olds on a flanograph (or however you first heard it), but to read the real translation of what happened, passed down through history! Get out your…
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1 Samuel Chapter 16: The First Israelite King PAGEANT
Tune in for a historical record of the first ever (and ever since?) Israelite King Pageant! Filled with pageant-walk music and much more. Also, Saul still thinks he’s cool with God and is comfy on his throne, but is alienating those who work for him.
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1 Samuel Chapter 15: Saul is Dunzo
Dunzo: done, over, finite. Saul finally breaks the last straw for God after his response to his disobedience is: denial, blame, and ignoring it. Thus ends Saul’s not-so-stellar rule as Israel’s first annointed.
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1 Samuel Chapter 14 Part 2: Hallellujah, Grace Like…Honey?
God has been described as a tyrant. As a big judge who is ready to rehash every wrong you’ve ever done. For all those who believe this, take a look at this story where His compassion outdoes a foolish oath made by Saul that would have cost his son his life. We’re reading 1 Samuel Chapter 14 on A...
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1 Samuel Chapter 14 Part 1: The Truth-Rocks
After Samuel’s inappropriate offering to God, he decides to try to consult some age-old way of seeking answers from God: the Urim and Thummim. Also, honey makes an unwelcome appearance.
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1 Samuel Chapter 13: Saul Jumps the Gun
He says he was just trying to obey, but God makes it clear that following His law halfway to make it look like you’re following His law…doesn’t cut it. Listen to Saul trip over his words in this episode of A Bible Break.
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1 Samuel Chapter 12: Samuel’s Mic Drop
Samuel gives a speech to end an era, the era of the Judges, to give way for the first appointed King of Israel, Saul. Join Hannah Benson on A Bible Break for 1 Samuel chapter 12!
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1 Samuel Chapter 11: The Dreadful Neighbor
You’ve never had a neighbor to rival this one. You tell him to just walk away and he says, "Watch your back. Sleep with one eye open." Tune in for Saul taking up his kingly duties again in good style. Might be a bit icky for young kids. 1 Samuel 11.
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1 Samuel Chapter 10: Saul is Annointed King
What do donkeys, luggage and oil have in common? Apparently a lot. Tune in this week to 1 Samuel 10!
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1 Samuel Chapter 9: Saul Meets Samuel
Ever been out looking for your donkeys and some stranger invites you in for a meat-lovers, kingly feast? Oh. Well, that happens to Saul quite unexpectedly. Tune in for 1 Samuel 9!
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1 Samuel Chapter 8: The King is Coming, The King is Coming
"We want a king! Right now… We gonna find one, somehow…" (Jungle Jam fans, anyone?) Israel decides they don’t want to be ruled by an invisible deity that makes them shake in their boots; a human king seems much more…normal. And doable. But Samuel’s got a few warnings to make them absolutely sure.
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1 Samuel Chapters 6 & 7: Please Please Take Back the Ark
A two-fer! The Philistines want to give the ark back… but HOW? Tune in for this two-chapter episode of 1 Samuel 6 and 7.
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1 Samuel Chapter 5: The Philistines are Freaking Out
What happens when the Ark of the Covenant is NOT with the Israelite people? Bad things. Ouchy things. Check it out.
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1 Samuel Chapter 4: Eli’s End
Hophni and Phineas get what’s coming to them…a war is coming. This one’s pretty graphic if you have kids!
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1 Samuel Chapter 3: From the Mouth of Babes
God has his first chat with the boy Samuel who keeps wondering where that voice is coming from. Eli wonders if something’s wrong with the kid.
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1 Samuel Chapter 2: Eli’s Going Down
What’s the worse thing you can here? “No one in your family is going to reach old age.” Tune in to hear one of the most beautiful prayers contrasted with the scariest of prophecies.
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1 Samuel Chapter 1: Shenanigans begin
Girl fight? Definitely. But Hannah shows how to fight well. She goes to battle on her knees. Elkinah is cool with the plan…on two conditions. Check out this first ever episode of The Bible Breakdown!
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A Bible Break: Listen Here First
A welcome to A Bible Break, a podcast with a little bit about the whys (to get used to the language of the Bible with today’s inflection), where we will start reading in the Bible (1 Samuel) and what version to use if you want to follow along (ESV). I guess now you don’t HAVE to listen. But it’s…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The language of the Bible can be a tough hurtle for people old and young. A Bible Break is a short, bingable podcast that provides audio of the Bible in a natural, relatable way. While staying true to the English Standard Version, voiceover artist Hannah Benson presents the Bible in language anyone can understand with a little talk about what happened after.
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The language of the Bible can be a tough hurtle for people old and young. A Bible Break is a short, bingable podcast that provides audio of the Bible in a natural, relatable way. While staying true to the English Standard Version, voiceover artist Hannah Benson presents the Bible in language anyone...
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A Bible Break is created and hosted by Hannah Benson.
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