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Messy Scripture

by Heidi Turner

Tune in to hear Heidi's summaries of Bible stories, including all weird ones that they leave out in Sunday school, and with all the shock and awe and wonder in its proper place.

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  1. 52. Hope Comes in Silence (Ezra, Nehemiah)

    The return to Jerusalem and a partial return to the same old problems. This finale is also a recap episode and a look ahead to the promised Messiah. Prophets working during this time but not discussed in depth: Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday |...

  2. 51. Queen Undercover (The Book of Esther)

    Hadassah, a young Jewish woman living in the capital of Persia, becomes instrumental in stopping the imminent genocide of her people. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

  3. 50. All the Wrong Questions (The Book of Job)

    A man named Job is tested by Satan, and he and his friends can’t figure out why. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

  4. 49. Sunday School Babylon Special (The Book of Daniel)

    After being dragged to Babylon to serve in a foreign court, Daniel, Hananiah, Misheal, and Azariah have a rough go of it. Thankfully, God shows up in a big way, over and over again. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by...

  5. 48. Last Gasp (2nd Kings 21-25, 2nd Chronicles 34-36, Ezekiel)

    After the stunningly good reign of King Josiah, the inevitable happens to the Kingdom of Judah, and a few prophets are there to watch it go down. Prophets mentioned but not discussed in detail: Zephaniah, Jeremiah (including the book of Lamentations), Habakkuk, and Obadiah. Music for this show:...

  6. 47. Good King, Bad King (2nd Kings 18-20, 2nd Chronicles 28-33, Isaiah)

    King Hezekiah is a welcome “good king” of Judah. His son Manassah, not so much. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

  7. 46. Long Slide to Catastrophe (Hosea, Ezekiel 16 & 23, 2nd Kings 15-17, 2nd Chronicles 27)

    The fall of Israel and the prophets who tried to stop it. Content Warning: this episode has strong language, sexual references, and discussions of extreme violence. Note: Obed also prophesied during this period along the same lines as Hosea, minus the marriage that was a living sermon. Music for...

  8. 45. Mercy is a Bitter Pill (2nd Kings 14, 2nd Chronicles 26, Amos, Jonah)

    A prophet is sent on a mission of mercy and he avoids it until he can’t. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

  9. 44. The Child King (2nd Kings 11-14, 2nd Chronicles 23-25, Joel)

    A high priest overthrows the usurping queen mother in Judah and places a seven year old on the throne. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

  10. 43. Two Kingdom Coup (2nd Kings 5-11, 2nd Chronicles 21-22)

    Elisha continues healing and helping; one of Israel’s commanders overthrows the King of Israel and assassinates the King of Judah. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

  11. 42. Double Shot of Spirit (2nd Kings 2-4)

    Elijah is spirited away by God, but his spirit rests on his replacement, Elisha. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

  12. 41. Will a Real Prophet Please Stand Up? (2nd Chronicles 17-20, 1st Kings 22-2nd Kings 1)

    King Ahab allies himself with a King Jehoshaphat of Judah against Syria. King Jehoshaphat puts his money where his mouth is. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

  13. 40. Sore Loser (1st Kings 19-21)

    Elijah runs to the wilderness to escape Jezebel. Ahab makes a string of mistakes. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

  14. 39. Showdown on the Mountain (1st Kings 17-18)

    King Ahab and his wife Jezebel bring havoc to Israel and Elijah, the prophet, is sent by God to do something about it. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

  15. 38. String of Idiots (1st Kings 15-16, 1st Chronicles-2nd Chronicles 16)

    Several kings take the thrones of Israel and Judah, but all but one are human garbage. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

  16. 37. The Great Divide (1st Kings 12-14)

    Under Solomon’s screw-up of a son (Rehoboam), the nation of Israel is split in two: Judah in the south with two tribes, and Israel in the north with the other ten, led by the newly appointed King Jeroboam. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this...

  17. 36. The Golden Age (1st Kings 2-11)

    Solomon, the second son of David and Bathsheba, takes the throne of Israel and builds God’s Temple. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by...

  18. 35. A Problematic Fave (2nd Samuel 21-1st Kings 2)

    Final score on David’s life and the establishing of the succession of the throne to one of David’s younger sons. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by...

  19. 34. Crimes Unheard Of (2nd Samuel 13-19)

    Amnon rapes his half-sister, Tamar. Tamar’s brother Absalom seeks revenge when it becomes clear that King David isn’t going to do anything about it. Absalom rebels against David. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay…

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  20. 33. Fallout (2nd Samuel 12, Psalm 51)

    Nathan confronts David about his sin. Psalm 51 read from the English Standard Version (ESV). You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

  21. 32. Long Live the King (2nd Samuel 2-11)

    After a bloody civil war, David is crowned King of Israel and Judah. Unfortunately, he begins to act like a king in more ways than one. Trigger Warning: Rape, murder. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday |...

  22. 31. On the Run (1st Samuel 21-2nd Samuel 1)

    Saul is consumed by jealousy and chases David all over the wilderness. David fights to survive, and Saul falls apart. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by...

  23. 30. Beautiful Shepherd Boy (1st Samuel 16-20)

    Samuel anoints Ruth’s great-grandson, David, the next king of Israel. David becomes one of Saul’s court musicians, slays a giant, and becomes basically a member of Saul’s family… and then Saul gets envious. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this...

  24. 29. We Want A King! (1 Samuel 8-15)

    muel ages, Israel demands a king, and the king they get is a man named Saul: tall, handsome, and prone to giving in to peer pressure. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music...

  25. 28. Samuel and the Ark (1st Samuel 1-7)

    Hannah prays for a son, and is given Samuel, who becomes a gift for the whole nation of Israel. The Ark is taken to battle by two worthless priests. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday |...

  26. 27. Evenings of the Harvest (The Book of Ruth)

    After losing everything, Noami returns to Bethlehem with her daughter-in-law Ruth, and with no hope. When Ruth reaches Bethlehem, everything changes for both of them. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday |...

  27. 26. Days of No King (Judges 17-21)

    Israel is flirting with anarchy and thousands of innocents are caught in the crossfire. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

  28. 25. Disaster Judge (Judges 13-16)

    Samson: long hair, short temper. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

  29. 24. Fractured Families (Judges 9-12)

    Gideon’s death leaves a gaping hole in the power structure that his son Abimelech is only too happy to fill; Jephthath makes a tragic promise. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday |...

  30. 23. Badass Ladies and Back-and-Forth Generals (Judges 4-8)

    Deborah drags Barak to war, Barak loses the enemy general, who still ends up very dead. Gideon struggles to step up to bat for more than ten seconds at a time. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday |...

  31. 22. The Baby Brother and the Lefty Assassin (Judges 1-3)

    Tales of the first three judges who saved Israel, plus some context about why the fledgling nation needed rescuing. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by...

  32. 21. The Conquest of Canaan (Joshua 7-24)

    Joshua tries his best to lead Israel through a conquest that has only one real rule: listen to God and do what he says. It goes slightly (but only slightly) better than you might expect. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by…

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  33. 20. Walls Came A-Tumblin' Down! (Joshua 1-6)

    Joshua has a big project: the conquering of the city of Jericho. His spies use the services of a prostitute to make sure they have all the war intel they’ll need. Joshua gets a siege plan from an angel, the commander of God’s army. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at...

  34. 19. Growing Pains (Numbers 15-Deuteronomy)

    Moses leads the Israelites through forty more years of wilderness time before, finally, they’re ready to try the Promised Land again. Also, this episode has a top contender for “Weirdest Animal Story” in the Bible. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music...

  35. 18. One Too Many Rebellions (Numbers 1-14)

    Israel is ready to go… except for the fact that they aren’t ready at all, and God is just about fed up. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by...

  36. 17. The Mountain of God (Exodus 20-40)

    Moses is on the mountain. The people of Israel are down below. Aaron makes a huge mistake and Moses doesn’t let him get away with it. God shows mercy despite having lots of reasons not to. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by...

  37. 16. Are We There Yet? (Exodus 15-19)

    Moses leads the people of Israel toward Sinai, and the journey is marked by whining and water breaks. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by...

  38. 15. God at War (Exodus 7-15)

    Moses and Aaron face off against Pharaoh, who doesn’t seem to get that God is bigger than he is… and Egypt suffers greatly for it. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic...

  39. 14. From River to Deliverer (Exodus 1-6)

    After a power shift in Egypt, the Israelites are made into slaves, and one of them risks her life to save her son, who is in turn told by God to save Israel. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday |...

  40. 13. Famine and Family (Genesis 42-50)

    A famine strikes Canaan and Egypt, bringing Joseph face-to-face with his brothers. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

  41. 12. The Favorite (Genesis 35-41)

    Joseph goes through a wild thirteen years, guided by God and an uncanny knack for ending up in places of influence, even when it seems impossible. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday |...

  42. 11. Sons of Leah Extravaganza (Genesis 34-35, 38)

    Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah get into various trouble, involving revenge, sex, and family lines. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by...

  43. 10. Jacob's Greatest Wrestling Match (Genesis 32-33, 35)

    Jacob the heel-grabber takes on his biggest and most important opponent and, after many years, re-unites with Esau. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by...

  44. 9. A Battle of Wits (Genesis 29-31)

    Jacob finds his uncle Laban and the two of them butt heads over everything. Meanwhile, Laban’s daughters get locked in a pregnancy death match for Jacob’s affections. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday |...

  45. 8. The Redhead and the Heel-Grabber (Genesis 25-28)

    Isaac and Rebekah have twin boys, Jacob and Esau, and they immediately begin a conflict of older versus younger that ends with the younger on the run, birthright and blessing in hand. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay...

  46. 7. Patriarchs: The Next Generation (Genesis 20, 23-26)

    Isaac meets Rebekah. Isaac repeats his father’s mistake and gets caught in the act (this is a double entendre). You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by...

  47. 6. Where is the Lamb? (Genesis 22)

    Abraham and Isaac are tested by God on Mt. Moriah. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomedayMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

  48. 5. The Nastiest Place on Earth (Genesis 18-19)

    Last episode, the three men (who were secretly God) went walking toward Sodom. Now, we find out what happens there. Content warning: sexual violence. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday |...

  49. 4. Mom Wars (Genesis 16-18, 20-21)

    God changes Abram and Sarai’s names to Abraham and Sarah. Two children (by two different women) are born to Abraham, and it immediately gets complicated. You can support Messy Scripture on Patreon at http://patreon.com/hidturner. Music for this show: Like Me by Jay Someday |...

  50. 3. Abram's Awesome Road Trip (Genesis 12-15)

    Intro: Abram, who goes on a long family road trip after a promise from God tells him that he’ll have offspring. He and his nephew Lot get into some trouble (both together and separately), but amazingly, God only ups the ante on His promise to Abram and his wife, Sarai. Also, Abram meets a...

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Tune in to hear Heidi's summaries of Bible stories, including all weird ones that they leave out in Sunday school, and with all the shock and awe and wonder in its proper place.

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Heidi Turner

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