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The Bible Unbranded

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Episodes

  1. TBU Chats Live, What we want anyone studying the OT to know

    Becky and Renee address an audience of students with foundational principals of studying the Old Testament. Why bother to study it? What should we keep in mind when we do? Why is this so hard sometimes and why is it rewarding to our understanding of our whole Bible?

  2. S2E10A TBU Bites What license does Deuteronomy give Israel for the conquest?

    Becky and Renee have a bite sized conversation about the instructions for the conquest that are found in Deuteronomy.

  3. S2E10B What license does Deuteronomy give Israel for the Conquest? Full Episode with Dr. James Spencer

    Becky and Renee sit down with Dr. James Spencer of Thinking Christian to discuss Deuteronomy and its instructions related to the conquest. The last in the five-part series on Deuteronomy, Becky, Renee, and James dive into the event that Deuteronomy prepares Israel for: their move into the…

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  4. S2E09B Are we intended to recapture the social norms in Deuteronomy? Full Episode with Dr. James Spencer at Thinking Christian.

    In this episode of Thinking Christian, host James Spencer is joined once again by Rebecca Josberger and Renee Duffy from the Bible Unbranded podcast to talk about the social norms put forth in Deuteronomy and what, exactly, is their relevance for us today? You can hear more from Dr. Spencer at...

  5. S2E09A TBU Bites Are we intended to recapture the social norms in Deuteronomy?

    Becky and Renee have a bite-sized conversation: Are we intended to recapture the social norms set forth in the book of Deuteronomy? Where does Israelite culture and God's laws intersect? Do we need guardrails against the culture around us? Let's talk about it!

  6. S2E08A TBU Bites Shadow vs. Substance: How the Book of Hebrews Unlocks Old Testament Law

    Becky and Renee have a bite-sized conversation about Old Testament law. Laws in Deuteronomy and Exodus are designed to reveal the incomparable character of God rather than construct a human utopia.

  7. S2E08B Shadow vs. Substance: How the Book of Hebrews Unlocks Old Testament Law. Full Episode with Dr. James Spencer at Thinking Christian.

    What if Old Testament laws aren’t outdated rules to follow, but a deep, tangible story we are invited to practice? In this episode of Thinking Christian, host James Spencer is joined once again by Rebecca Josberger and Renee Duffy from the Bible Unbranded podcast to tackle one of the most debated...

  8. S2E07A TBU Bites We treat the Sabbath as a rigid restriction on our freedom. Reclaiming Sabbath as a radical declaration of God’s provision and our trust.

    Becky and Renee bring a bite-sized conversation about Deuteronomy, the heart of the Lawgiver and common misconceptions surrounding Biblical Law. Far from being an obsolete set of rules, the law—and specifically the Sabbath command—reveals deep theological truths about who God is and how He cares...

  9. S2E07B We treat the Sabbath as a rigid restriction on our freedom! Reclaiming Sabbath as a radical declaration of God’s provision and our trust. Full Conversation with James Spencer at Thinking Christian

    Is the Old Testament Law a heavy burden to be avoided, or a guide to the heart of the Lawgiver? In this installment of our crossover series with the Bible Unbranded podcast, Dr. James Spencer, Renee Duffy, and Dr. Rebekah Josberger tackle the common misconceptions surrounding Biblical Law. Far…

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  10. S2E06A TBU Bites We treat the Old Testament as a dry list of rules.

    Becky and Renee bring a bite-sized conversation about Deuteronomy. It’s the "backbone" of the Bible. By exploring the specific "if-then" commands and Moses' final heartfelt sermons, they show how these laws are actually windows into God’s character, designed to help us fall in love with Him more...

  11. S2E06B We treat the Old Testament as a dry list of rules. Full Conversation with James Spencer at Thinking Christian

    For many Christians, the Book of Deuteronomy feels like a dense wilderness of repetitive laws and ancient regulations that seem disconnected from a vibrant relationship with Jesus. In this episode of Thinking Christian, Dr. James Spencer sits down with Renee Duffy and Dr. Rebekah Josberger from…

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  12. TBU Chats Family Work and Summer Recap

    Join Becky and Renee for a recap on their summer. Family, work, and everything in between.

  13. S2E05A TBU Bites Is it "Cain and Abel" or "God and Cain"? Genesis 4

    Becky and Renee bring a bite-sized conversation about the story of "Cain and Abel," it's role as the first of many sibling rivalry stories in the Bible and how they'd like to see the story re-titled "God and Cain." For more on this topic, check out the hour long conversation Becky and Renee had...

  14. S2E05B Is it "Cain and Abel" or "God and Cain"? Genesis 4 Full Conversation with James Spencer at Thinking Christian

    The Bible Unbranded is joining Dr. James Spencer on his podcast, Thinking Christian, for conversations about Genesis. In this episode, we'll talk about the story of "Cain and Abel," it's role as the first of many sibling rivalry stories in the Bible and how they'd like to see the story re-titled...

  15. S2E04A TBU Bites The Tree of Knowledge and the Crafty Serpent

    Becky and Renee bring a bite-sized conversation about the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil and the "crafty" serpent in the garden. For more on this topic, check out the hour long conversation Becky and Renee had with James Spencer on his podcast, Thinking Christian also available in The…

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  16. S2E04B The Tree of Knowledge and the Crafty Serpent Full Conversation with James Spencer at Thinking Christian

    The Bible Unbranded is joining Dr. James Spencer on his podcast, Thinking Christian, for conversations about Genesis. In this episode, we'll talk about the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil and the "crafty" serpent in the garden. You can hear more from Dr. Spencer at...

  17. S2E03A TBU Bites "The Fall and Its Curses" Genesis 3

    Becky and Renee bring a bite-sized conversation about The Fall and the curses God pronounces on the serpent, the earth, and humans in its wake. For more on this topic, check out the hour long conversation Becky and Renee had with James Spencer on his podcast, Thinking Christian also available in...

  18. S2E03B "The Fall and Its Curses" Genesis 3 Full Conversation with James Spencer at Thinking Christian

    The Bible Unbranded is joining Dr. James Spencer on his podcast, Thinking Christian, for conversations about Genesis. In this episode, we'll talk about The Fall and the curses God pronounces on the serpent, the earth, and humans in its wake. You can hear more from Dr. Spencer at...

  19. S2E02A TBU Bites Image of God Genesis 2

    Becky and Renee bring a bite-sized conversation about the Image of God, what it means for humans and what it reflects about God's character. For more on this topic, check out the hour long conversation Becky and Renee had with James Spencer on his podcast, Thinking Christian also available in The...

  20. S2E02B Image of God Genesis 2 Full Conversation with James Spencer at Thinking Christian

    The Bible Unbranded is joining Dr. James Spencer on his podcast, Thinking Christian, for conversations about Genesis. In this episode, we'll talk about the Image of God in the creation account of Genesis 2. You can hear more from Dr. Spencer at https://www.thinkingchristian.org/ .

  21. S2E01B Creation: "Introducing the World to God" Genesis 1 Full Conversation with James Spencer at Thinking Christian

    The Bible Unbranded is joining Dr. James Spencer on his podcast, Thinking Christian, for conversations about Genesis. In this episode, we'll talk about Genesis 1 and creation. You can hear more from Dr. Spencer at https://www.thinkingchristian.org/ .

  22. S2E01A TBU Bites Creation: "Introducing the World to God" Genesis 1

    Becky and Renee bring a bite-sized conversation about the creation accounts of Genesis 1 and 2. These creation narratives are focused on introducing the world to the God of the Bible rather than explaining the process by which God created the world. For more on this topic, check out the hour long...

  23. S1E7: Am I Doing This Right?

    In this episode of The Bible Unbranded, the hosts share their own personal stories. From dry and lifeless times of reading to rich and connected understanding. Join us to hear more about our own personal stories and encouragement to start reading wherever you are in your own story.

  24. S1E6: Is the Bible Culturally Neutral?

    In this episode of The Bible Unbranded, we discuss the integral role of culture in both the writing and the reading of the Bible. The Bible wasn't written in a cultural vaccuum, and we can't read it in one either. Two biblical scholars discuss the importance of identifying the cultural influences...

  25. S1E5: Is There Only One Right Way to Read the Bible?

    In this episode of The Bible Unbranded, we discuss the need to accept that there is room for various valid interpretations. We discuss the freedom this gives the reader while still acknowledging important interpretive boundaries. In this episode, we talk candidly about the necessity of changing...

  26. S1E4: Can I Read the Bible Like Every Other Book?

    If the Bible is the Word of God, why is it written in a style that resembles secular literature? Because literary form communicates to people. The biblical authors deliberately used genre, structure, and literary style—from the construction of narratives and character development to the careful...

  27. S1E3: What Is the Bible Really About?

    In this episode of The Bible Unbranded, we talk about the one main message that we believe the whole Bible is communicating: God wants to be known by us. Two biblical scholars discuss why this is the most important message and how it changes our experience of reading the Bible.

  28. S1E2: Is the Bible God's Word?

    In this episode of The Bible Unbranded, we talk about our commitment to God's authority in the Bible as well as our own uncertainty when reading it. If God is always true, does that mean that the Bible is always clear? Two biblical scholars discuss their own uncertainty.

  29. S1E1: Is the Bible Just a Book?

    In this episode of The Bible Unbranded, we talk about the role of people in writing the book we call The Bible. Two biblical scholars discuss the convergence of human authoriship and God's authority in the Bible and the ramifications for believing in both.

  30. The Weary World Rejoices: Reading the Story of Zechariah

    For Christmas, we're giving you a gift before our January launch! Enjoy a timely message, "The Weary World Rejoices," rooted in Luke 1:5-23. Immediately following, the hosts engage in a candid discussion about the process of reading and unpacking that very passage. This special teaser episode…

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Hosts Becky Josberger and Renee Duffy are passionate about the Old Testament and committed to helping others read it for themselves. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: p

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