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Accidental Bible Scholar
by Jeff Ward
One day in 1997, Randy Spear asked the Lord to give him a love for reading His Word. From that day forward, Bible reading was no longer a chore. He couldn't put it down! Let's see together what Randy has learned over the past 28 years!
Episodes
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Two Trees in the Middle
God stops speaking things into existence and FORMS the man from the soil, then breathes life into his nostrils. God planted the orchard, including the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, and put it in the middle, next to the tree of life. The tree of life is a picture of partaking of Christ....
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Mankind is Made In God's Image
Jeff Ward and Randy Spear open the creation of man in Genesis 1:24–2:4. Animals are made according to their kinds. Man is not. “Let us make humankind in our image…so that they may rule.” Psalm 115:16 and Psalm 8 put the earth under human authority. Because God spoke creation into being, our words...
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He Made the Stars Also
Jeff Ward and Randy Spear pick up Genesis after day 1. The episode concludes with a powerful statement: design implies a designer. Humans, being made (designed) in the image of God (designer), have immense purpose and value.
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Genesis: The Foundation
Jeff Ward and Randy Spear open the book of Genesis after wrapping up Ephesians. They walk through: Genesis is the foundation of the our entire worldview. Jesus in every chapter of Genesis Why the creation account is one of the main places science, culture, and Scripture collide: How did we get...
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Stop Calling Yourself a Sinner
Randy wanted to discuss Romans 6 because he hears Christians call themselves sinners and treat ongoing sin as inevitable. He argues that it sounds humble but it is actually disguised unbelief. There is no overlap between “righteous” and “sinner.” In Adam, people were constituted sinners; in…
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Spiritual Warfare, Part 7: Belt of Truth and Breastplate of Righteousness
Podcast Summary: Accidental Bible Scholar, Episode 41 (Spiritual Warfare, Part 7) In the 2nd half of last weeks episode, Jeff Ward and Randy Spear continue their Ephesians 6 series by focusing on verses 13–14, discussing “taking up the full armor of God” and standing, by fastening the belt of…
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Spiritual Warfare, Part 6: Shoes of Peace, Shield of Faith and Helmet of Salvation
Jeff and Randy continue to discuss the Ephesians 6 armor by starting at the feet. After a short recap of taking thoughts captive (2 Cor. 10:3–5), thinking on what is true (Phil. 4:8), setting the mind on things above (Col. 3:2–3), and standing on God’s Word instead of circumstances, they pick up...
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"Did God really say?" Countering the devil's lies with truth
Jeff Ward and Randy Spear continue their Ephesians 6 series by focusing on verses 13–14: “taking up the full armor of God” and standing by fastening the belt of truth and putting on the breastplate of righteousness. The belt of truth holds everything together. It exposes the enemy’s primary...
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Stand against the schemes of the devil
This episode walks through Ephesians 6:10–13. After establishing the believer’s identity in Christ (chapters 1–3) and how that identity is lived out (chapters 4–6), Paul commands believers to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power, then to put on the full armor of God so they can...
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Our Five Senses and Faith: Renewing our Mind and Living by the Spirit
In this episode of the Accidental Bible Scholar Podcast, Jeff and Randy continue their study of spiritual warfare in Ephesians by examining how we are made—spirit, soul, and body—and how that design shapes the battle. Drawing from Genesis 2:7, they present a simple overlapping-circle model: the...
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Knowing the Enemy: Pride, Deception & the Battlefield of the Mind
In Episode 37, Jeff and Randy continue the spiritual warfare series by examining the enemy’s origin (Isaiah 14 & Ezekiel 28), his core tactics of lies, accusation, fear, and deception, and the true battlefields—especially the mind (2 Corinthians 10) and every place the kingdoms collide. They...
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Spiritual Warfare, Part 1: Foundations of the Unseen Battle
In Episode 36 of the Accidental Bible Scholar Podcast, Jeff Ward and Randy Spear continue a multi-part series on spiritual warfare as they continue their study through Ephesians. This foundational episode explores the why and what behind the battle: we're caught in the clash between two kingdoms,...
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Waking Up to the War: An Introduction to Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6)
In this powerful introductory episode of the Accidental Bible Scholar podcast, Jeff Ward and Randy Spear kick off a multi-part series on spiritual warfare drawn from Ephesians 6. Drawing on their combined decades of Air Force experience as fighter pilots, they deliver a stirring wake-up call: the...
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Raising Morally Mature Disciples: First-Time Obedience and Practical Tools (Part 2)
Podcast Summary / Episode Description: In Part 2 of our biblical parenting series, Jeff Ward and Randy Spear move from foundation to practice—showing how the two core principles introduced earlier actually work in real homes. Building on the goal of raising morally mature disciples of Christ…
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Raising Morally Mature Disciples: The Heart of Biblical Parenting (Part 1)
Podcast Summary / Episode Description: In this first part of our two-part series on biblical parenting, Jeff Ward and Randy Spear discuss what it means to raise children who grow into mature disciples of Jesus Christ. Starting with Ephesians 6:1-4, they unpack God’s instructions for children to...
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Let's Dance: Breaking the Crazy Cycle & Energizing Your Marriage
In Part 2 of this marriage series, Jeff Ward and Randy Spear move from diagnosis to practical hope. Building on Ephesians 5, they unpack the "Crazy Cycle" that traps many couples and share powerful, biblical ways to interrupt it in real time— including a memorable fighter-pilot "air hose" analogy...
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Let's Dance: God's Design for Marriage – Love, Respect & the Crazy Cycle
In this powerful episode of the Accidental Bible Scholar Podcast, Jeff Ward and Randy Spear dive deep into Ephesians 5:22-33, exploring God's beautiful design for marriage. Using Jonathan Edwards' "grand dance" concept of the Trinity, Randy unpacks how marriage is meant to reflect the…
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Does 1 John 1:9 require a Christian to confess sin in order to be forgiven?
summary This episode explores the biblical understanding of sin, forgiveness, and confession for believers under the new covenant. It clarifies misconceptions about 1 John 1:9, emphasizing that forgiveness is a one-time, complete act through Christ's sacrifice, and discusses how believers should...
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Ephesians 5:6-21; 6:5-9
In this episode of the Accidental Bible Scholar Podcast, we wrap up Ephesians 5 and touch on key verses from chapter 6 (5–9). Building on last week’s discussion of grace and the new covenant, we explore what it means to imitate God as dearly loved children, walk as children of light, avoid being...
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Eph 4:17-5:5
Randy and Jeff discuss Eph 4:17-5:5.
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Eph 4:1-16
Randy and Jeff discuss Eph 4:1-16.
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Ephesians 3: 14-21
Randy and Jeff talk about Ephesians 3:14-21
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Ephesians 3:1-13
Randy and Jeff discuss Ephesians 3, verses 1-13.
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Ephesians 2
Randy discusses Ephesians 2.
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Ephesians 1:15-23
Randy and Jeff discuss the second half of Ephesians chapter 1, highlighting a prayer Paul prays for the church. They explore the idea of personalizing this prayer when you pray for your family.
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Ephesians 1:1-14
Randy and Jeff dive into the first chapter of Ephesians. Explore what it means to be "in Christ" and also realize that you have EVERY spiritual blessing in Christ.
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Leviticus Ch 13 (leprosy)
Randy discusses a very interesting take from Leviticus 13 regarding leprosy!
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"If you love me, you will obey what I command"
Join Jeff and Randy as they ponder John's recording of Jesus: "if you love me, you will obey what I command."
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Leviticus, Part 2 (Ch 2-7)
Randy describes how Jesus fulfills the offerings in Leviticus chapters 2-7, to include the grain, peace, sin, trespass and burnt offerings.
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The New Creation in the New Covenant, Part 6
This podcast should have been released on Apr 2nd, but technical difficulties prevented it. But here it is!
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Leviticus, Part 1 (burnt offering)
Randy discusses the burnt offering in chapter 1 of Leviticus.
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The New Creation in the New Covenant, Part 5
In this Podcast, Randy continues to discuss us being a new creation in Jesus Christ. He talks about us being holy (set apart for Jesus Christ) and being loved sons and daughters of the king!
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The New Creation in the New Covenant, Part 4
Randy discusses the importance a believer being fully righteous.
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The New Creation in the New Covenant, Part 3
Randy describes the importance of understanding and believing what the Bible says about our identity as a new creation in Christ.
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The New Creation in the New Covenant, Part 2
Randy discusses God's covenant with Adam, which is still in effect, and what that means for us today.
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The New Creation in the New Covenant, Part 1
In this episode, Randy discusses the need for a believer to be 100% righteous in order to stand before a Holy God.
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How to Read Your Bible, Step 6: "Allow for Mysteries"
When you read the Bible, you will read things that you don't understand. That's ok. Allow yourself to understand by faith and leave a few things about an infinite God a mystery!
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Why Should I Read the Old Testament?
Randy gives a few thoughts referencing the question of "why should I read the Old Testament?"
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How to Read Your Bible, Step 5: "The New Covenant Shines Light on the Old Covenant."
The fifth step to Bible interpretation involves using the new covenant to shine a light (or explain) the old covenant.
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How to Read Your Bible, Step 4: "Read with Christ at the Center"
Randy continues to talk about reading your Bible, focusing on reading with Christ as the center both in the Old and New Testament.
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Khobar Towers
In this Podcast, Randy tells his story of the Khobar Tower's bombing.
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How to Read Your Bible, Step 3: "Use Simple Verses to Understand Complicated Verses"
In this conversation, Randy discusses step 3 of the “How to Read your Bible” series titled “Use simple verses to understand the difficult verses.” Jeff and Randy discuss several examples of verses that are easily explained if you look at them through the lenses of verses that are easy to...
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How to Read Your Bible, Step 2: "It Says What it Says."
In this conversation, Randy discusses step 2 of the “How to Read your Bible” series titled “It says what it says.” It emphasizing the importance of taking scripture literally (unless it tells you otherwise) and understanding its implications for us as new creations. They explore the concept of...
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How to Read Your Bible, Step 1: "Context, Context, Context"
In this conversation, Randy discusses the critical importance of context in interpreting the Bible, emphasizing the need to understand the different covenants that God has established with humanity. He explains how these covenants shape our understanding of scripture and our relationship with…
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How to Read Your Bible (Introduction)
In this podcast, Randy stresses the importance of faith in our understanding of Scripture (Hebrews 11:3 “by faith we understand”). He reminds us that we need to believe the Bible “like a child.” He discusses the implications of the different versions of the Bible. He also gives a websites that…
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Encounters with God under the Old and New Covenants
Randy looks at three examples of encounters with God under the different covenants. The results will astound you!
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Covenants Continued: Old versus the New
In this conversation, Randy and Jeff continue to explore the Covenants in the Bible. They focus on the Old and New Covenants. They discuss the implications of the Old Covenant, which is conditional upon Israel's obedience, and contrast it with the New Covenant, which is unconditional and based...
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God's Covenant with Adam
Learn a little bit about Randy Spear and how he gained a hunger for reading God's Word. Randy introduces one of the four basic covenants between God and man. Understanding these covenants helps us to understand how God interacts with us as believers, how to interpret His Word, and how we are to…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
One day in 1997, Randy Spear asked the Lord to give him a love for reading His Word. From that day forward, Bible reading was no longer a chore. He couldn't put it down! Let's see together what Randy has learned over the past 28 years!
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One day in 1997, Randy Spear asked the Lord to give him a love for reading His Word. From that day forward, Bible reading was no longer a chore. He couldn't put it down! Let's see together what Randy has learned over the past 28 years!
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