PODCAST · religion
The Bible Uncut and Unfiltered
by Colin Connor
A healing place to discuss the questions you can’t ask and the context you won’t learn in church
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124. Why Believing in Jesus Isn’t Enough (ft. Chris Jones)
All Christians believe in Jesus. Far fewer actually follow him.This week, Chris Jones of Spiritual Hot Sauce joins us for a conversation about suffering, philosophy, Jungian archetypes, spirituality outside church walls, and why modern Christianity totally misses the point by pushing belief in Jesus as the primary goal.We talk about:· How common Christian answers to suffering fall apart· The difference between worshipping Jesus and actually following him· Discovering truth and value in other religious beliefs that intersect with Christianity· Finding meaning when life feels meaningless· And even how a groundhog sparked a spiritual experience Chris still carries years laterChris has a perspective unique among all our guests so far, and we’re excited to share this conversation with you today!You can follow Chris's podcast on Facebook, YouTube, or your favorite podcast player. You can also connect with him via email at [email protected]: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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123. What If Christianity Isn't the Best Way To Follow Jesus? (ft. Eric van Evans)
When teenage Colin was spending every weekend playing inline hockey, there’s no way he could’ve known a conversation like this with an old teammate was somewhere down the road.More than a decade later, we may not be quite as sharp on the rink as we used to be, but apparently we still make a pretty solid team, just this time behind a mic. Longtime friend, local college prof, and prolific philosophy/theology blogger Eric Evans joins us this week for a conversation that covers a little something for everyone. We talk about some of the biggest misconceptions college students bring into theology, why epistemic humility matters now more than ever, and how Eric arrives at belief in God without a sacred text or religious institution. We also dive into what American Christianity and capitalism have gotten deeply wrong about the way of Jesus, why many of us may have been looking at prayer all wrong, and how to recover a sense of wonder in a post-postmodern world.What started as a reunion ends up being a really fun, nerdy conversation we hope you enjoy listening in on!If you liked hearing from Eric, be sure to subscribe to his Substack "A Sense of Wonder" and YouTube channel "Conscious Philosophy."CW for brief mention of the abuse and murder of Kelly Anne Bates from 46:30-48:00.Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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122. Theology through a Photographer's Lens (ft. Tom Oord)
You know him from our conversations on the uncontrolling love of God, but what happens when theology picks up a camera? This week, Tom Oord returns as a photographer and filmmaker to discuss his brand new film, SEER: A Spiritual Natural Photographer Explores Love. Throughout the film, Tom shares his own stunning nature photography interspersed with deep reflections on love, God, beauty, healing, and more. We talk about why great photography isn’t just about taking pictures but making them, how photography reflects God’s relationship with creation, and why “God so loved the world” may be far bigger than we’ve been taught.This is a deeply personal conversation about nature, peace, creativity, and learning to encounter the divine by truly seeing the world around us. After you’ve listened to the episode, be sure to check out SEER: A Spiritual Natural Photographer Explores Love for free on YouTube!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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121. Rants with Colin
This week we go off script and share our distilled thoughts on whatever’s been rattling around in our heads. Think Festivus’s “Airing of Grievances” with a few positive notes and several rabbit trails sprinkled in. These are the unfiltered tangents that don’t make it into the regular podcast—hot takes on holy texts, pop culture, church culture, and whatever else demands a mic.Today you can expect:• Reviews of the new Darth Maul show, The Boys, and Daredevil through a Christian lens• A former church secretary’s story of misogyny, hypocrisy, abuse—and why she finally walked away• Reflections on Philip Yancey and other public confessions of infidelity• The surprisingly simple way to spot when a theology turns abusive• Updates on Theology Beer Camp 2026, and so much moreThis episode is unserious and uncorked in all the right ways!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor0:00-2:15- Intro2:15-16:00- Nehemiah miscellany16:00-29:05- Stephanie: Misogyny in the church29:05-38:40- Colin: Pastors as a non-anxious presence38:40-44:25- Colin: Believing in an OT Jesus44:25-1:08:40- Stephanie: Spiritual abuse and confrontational evangelism in the church1:08:40-1:14:40- Colin: Maul: Shadow Lord (Spoilers)1:14:40-1:24:30- Colin: Undertone (Spoilers)1:24:30-1:28:10- Colin: The Boys (Spoilers)1:28:10-1:32:20- Colin: Daredevil: Born Again (Spoilers)1:32:20-1:36:20- Stephanie: Hypocrisy and money in the church1:36:20-1:52:00- Colin: Travis Clark, Philip Yancey, and infidelity confessions1:52:00-1:58:12 Conclusion
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120. Building a Wall Around Jerusalem and Making Persia Pay for It (Nehemiah 2)
Nehemiah 2 isn’t the clean, inspirational leadership story it’s usually made out to be. Beneath the surface of quick prayers and open doors is a tense political drama. There is an anxious king with every reason to distrust, a calculated cupbearer waiting for the perfect moment, and a mission that may be as much about empire as it is about faith. There’s even a potential cameo from a fan favorite legacy Bible character that might totally change the way you read this chapter!And then there’s the wall. The thing we’ve been taught to celebrate may actually be the most unsettling part of the story. As Nehemiah claims God’s hand is behind everything, the text leaves a haunting silence where God’s voice never actually appears. This episode sits in that tension and asks the harder question: What do we miss when we’re absolutely sure we’re right in God’s name?Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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119. The Bible's Disappointing Remake of Exodus (Nehemiah 1)
Nehemiah doesn’t start in Nehemiah. It starts with a prophetic thread running from Jeremiah to Daniel to Ezra—a century-long story of exile, expectation, and an anticipated return that was intentionally written to feel like a new Exodus. The problem? That second Exodus doesn’t quite land the way anyone hoped. So this week, we read Chapter 1 through a trauma-informedlens that accepts and makes space for Nehemiah’s grief while also asking harder questions about what that grief does. Does it create meaning, or slip into victim-blame? We explore the Persian-influenced language of his prayer, wrestle with the implications of a God who inspires fear, and sit in the tensions the text refuses to resolve. Because this isn’t about easy answers. It’s about a faith that’s a lot messier, and a lot more realistic, than we were taught.Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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118. Nehemiah: The Stuff You Don't Know You Don't Know
Nehemiah. A corner of the Bible condemned by Christianity to be little more than a justification for church building campaigns or a last-minute devotional at men’s leadership retreats.But what if we’ve been reading his story completely wrong?This isn’t just a book about walls going up. It’s one of the last chapters in the narrative of the Hebrew Bible. It’s set in the aftermath of exile, at the beginning of the Second Temple period, shaping a world that will still be standing when Jesus shows up 400+ years later.And Nehemiah himself? Not the clean-cut hero we’ve been handed.Read closely, especially alongside the rest of Scripture, he starts to look a lot more complicated… maybe even like an antihero.But before we go there, we have to do the groundwork. Because Nehemiah is one of those books where we don’t just miss a few details; we miss the entire point without knowing history behind it.This episode is all about the stuff you don’t know you don’t know about the life and times of Nehemiah. And once you see it, you can’t unsee it. This is Nehemiah uncut and unfiltered.Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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117. Tract Record 4: Bad Christian Advice for Anger, the Reliability of Scripture, Lukewarm Faith, and More
If you've ever wanted to hear:- Charles Spurgeon, the Prince of Preachers, refuse to pray for Catholics while calling his congregants impediments to his work,- Jonathan Edwards, the Great Awakening revivalist, encourage violence against others while pretending to be the only perfect Christian in the world,- or maybe M. R. DeHaan, founder of Our Daily Bread Ministries, ramble about literally anything other than the topics of his pamphlets,Then you're in luck (and also in need of a therapist).These are the voices so many evangelicals are told to trust without question. So maybe it’s time we actually hear what they said. This is round 4 of our most unhinged ongoing series yet!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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116. Reclaiming Identity (ft. Tia Levings): The Long Road Back to Yourself after High-Control Religion
What if the religious beliefs and systems sold as protecting you were actually the very things keeping you stuck? In this conversation with NYT bestselling author Tia Levings, we unpack her powerful new book, I Belong to Me, and what it means to reclaim ownership of your body and identity after church-sanctioned harm. If you’ve ever heard: · The church is a hospital for the hurting· God/Church didn’t hurt you; people did· Jesus suffered more than we ever willThen this episode is for you! Tia exposes how these ideas, while sounding comforting, can quietly normalize and even perpetuate abuse.We also address the unsettling reality behind the soft, childlike “keep sweet” voice modeled in evangelical women like Michelle Duggar, and how it’s actually a learned trauma response. From there, we explore the hard but necessary work of rebuilding life after high control religion—learning to set boundaries, trusting yourself, and healing without jumping into another rigid system. This conversation is raw, honest, and full of those gut-punch moments that make you rethink everything you thought was “normal” in evangelical culture. Be sure to check out Tia's website which links to her books, resources, and socials!Editor's Note: The 4 Stages of Faith (Simplicity, Complexity, Perplexity, Harmony) Colin mentioned is from Brian McLaren (link to a pdf by Brian that explains the concept)Recommended Resource: Battered Woman: An Authoritative and Compassionate Guide to Escaping Abuse and Reclaiming Your Life | Book by Lenore E. WalkerWebsite: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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115. Why Does Love Always Feel Like a Battlefield? (ft. Tom Oord)
One of the most dangerous things you could do in Christianity is actually take “God is love” seriously.Thomas Jay Oord returns! And this time, he’s sharing Volume 1 of his brand new Systematic Theology of Love. He explains why centering love doesn’t just reshape doctrine to be more biblical—it disrupts entire systems built on certainty, control, and having to be right about everything. We explore the implications of God’s existing within time instead of outside it, being affected by us instead of unchanging, and creating out of love instead of out of nothing. This isn’t your pastor’s stuffy systematic theology textbook from college. It’s practical, digestible, and, most importantly, it presents a God worth believing in.Be sure to grab a copy this week and follow Tom on socials!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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114. Too Afraid To Heal?: Mending the Fracturing Church (ft. Andrew Hale)
The American church has seen better days. Or has it? This week, Rev. Dr. Andrew Hale, Associate Executive Coordinator of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship North Carolina, joins us to talk about the fractures he’s seen in 25+ years of working directly with congregations and clergy. He explains why many of the divisions churches blame on politics or worship styles actually run deeper. Root issues like collective anxiety, fear of change, generational misunderstandings, and cultures that quietly avoid conflict instead of addressing it are driving us further apart.But this conversation isn’t just about diagnosing the problem. We explore what it might actually look like for churches to cultivate psychological safety, learning how to disagree without fragmenting and rethinking what “unity” really means if it’s not just everyone agreeing on the same doctrines. If you’ve ever wondered whether church fractures can truly be mended or when it might be time to start something new, this episode wrestles honestly with those questions.Be sure to check out Andrew's website which links to his new book, socials, and podcasts!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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113. Modest and Malnourished: When Purity Culture Baptizes Dieting Culture (ft. Anna Rollins)
Over the past month, we’ve been exploring the sacred overlap of food and faith. But there’s a shadow side to that story that is rarely addressed. This week, Anna Rollins joins us to talk about her new book Famished and the unexpected similarities between dieting culture and purity culture in the evangelical church. What happens when self-control becomes the highest spiritual virtue? When hunger, whether for food or intimacy, is treated as sin? When women are taught that needing anything is evidence of moral failure?Drawing from her own experience with scrupulosity and disordered eating, Anna names the ways church language and practice around fasting, modesty, self-discipline, and even potlucks can quietly form bodies in shame rather than grace. We talk about why abstaining becomes a badge of holiness, how purity culture intensifies body surveillance, and what it might look like for churches to recover a theology that sees embodiment as good. If you’ve ever felt watched, measured, or not enough in church spaces, this conversation can help you breathe again—and maybe even find grace and acceptance at the table.Be sure to check out Anna’s website which links to her new book and follow her on Insta!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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112. Faith on the Vine (ft. Jeremy Jernigan)
Imagine if you could fearlessly talk theology with a pastor over a glass of wine. This week, we do just that! Wine Pastor Jeremy Jernigan joins us for a conversation that explores faith through the lens of vino.We talk about growth and change through the language of vintages, the extravagant overindulgence of Jesus’s first miracle, and the sacredness found in life’s messiness. From the church’s discomfort with pleasure to the power of communal faith, this episode invites you to imagine wine not as a distraction from spirituality—but as a doorway into it.Be sure to check out Jeremy's website which links to his socials, podcasts, and new book!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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111. Breaking Bread and Barriers at the Biggest Table (ft. Andrew Camp)
Professional chef, former pastor, wine rep, and podcaster Andrew Camp joins us this week to explore the sacred, scandalous, and deeply human theology of the table. From Jesus’s eating with the disciples on the Emmaus road to the wild idea of God becoming edible in the Eucharist, we discuss how food isn’t just background imagery in Scripture. It’s actually a central theme. If the Bible begins and ends with a meal, what does that say about who God is and how we’re meant to live?Andrew shares his vision of The Biggest Table, a radically hospitable space where everyone is invited to bring their full selves. We wrestle with communion, belonging, exclusion, and what it actually means to be a Christian testimony in the world. And the question for us today is: Whom do we still need to make room for at our tables this week?Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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110. Feral Spirits: What Beer and Whiskey Teach Us about an Untamable God (ft. Ben Price)
Life is fragile, unpredictable, and often terrifying. Fear makes sense. But fear doesn’t get the final word. In this conversation, Ben Price introduces us to feral Spirit—the untamed presence of God that responds to suffering with a quiet and defiant “yeah, but.” While religion tries to capture, copy, and commodify, the Spirit refuses to be managed, showing up in ways, places, and people we least expect.This episode has it all. From nerdy theology chats to a guided whiskey tasting, we explore how play, wonder, and shared moments with loved ones can be some of the most faith-filled responses to daily life in a world that keeps trying to beat us down. And Ben closes us out by bringing fresh poetry to the table that challenges us to see hope, joy, and spirituality in ways we never before imagined.Drinks featured: Victory Witty Monkey, Founders Backwoods Bastard, Double Nickel Brunch Surfer, Bells 40th Anniversary BBA Expedition Stout, Willett Pot Still Reserve, I. W. Harper 15 Yr. BourbonCW: Occasional PG-13 languageEditor's Notes: Colin accidentally said Indian Wesleyan instead of Indiana Wesleyan.Apologies for the audio quality on our end. Colin was sick at the time of recording.Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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109. The Cultures that Feed Us: Finding Ancestral Wisdom Under Our Feet and Within Our Guts (ft. Asia Dorsey)
So much of our faith lives in our heads, while our bodies quietly remember things our theology forgot. Our ancestors ate with the seasons, learned the land they lived on, and trusted food that was alive—fermented, shared, and shaped by place. They understood that what nourishes us comes not just from belief, but from embodiment.Asia Dorsey joins us this week to share what she’s learned about leaning into heritage, bioregional traditions, microbes, and the slow spirituality of food. We discuss what it means to eat where you are, honor the land beneath your feet, and rediscover a faith that grows in seasons, not systems.Be sure to check out Asia's website, which links to her podcast and courses, and follow her on socials.CW for a little PG-13 languageWebsite: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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108. Taste and See: An Invitation to a Theology of Food
Every meal is theological. You just don’t know it yet.This week we're kicking off a new miniseries on the intersection of food and faith—territory most Christians have never explored beyond praying before a meal. But here's the thing: some of our richest theology happens at the table.It exposes our interdependence. It forces us to reckon with who has access and who doesn't. And if you look closely in your Bible, you'll notice from Genesis to Revelation, the story begins and ends with food. This is about why the Bible is obsessed with eating. Why Jesus was accused of partying too hard. Why the kingdom of God is described as a feast, not a lecture. Food reveals God's character in ways words can't. And it's been hiding in plain sight your whole life.The table is more than just a refueling station; it’s a sacred space. And over the next month, we’re going to explore why God just won't shut up about it.Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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107. Drawing the Line: Using Art to Expose Abuse (ft. NakedPastor)
You’ve seen his cartoons on social media; now, it’s time to meet the artist himself. This week, we’re joined by the one and only David Hayward, also known as the NakedPastor. His art has helped countless people name, survive, and heal from spiritual abuse.In this conversation, we dig into how spiritual abuse actually works, why systems and organizations tend to pull people toward their worst selves, and the stories behind some of David’s most powerful and recognizable cartoons. David also reflects candidly on his own experience—both suffering from and participating in spiritual abuse—and what it has taken to unlearn those patterns and choose a healthier, more honest way forward. This is an uplifting conversation you won’t want to miss!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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106. Hell Is a Weapon (ft. Brian Recker)
Hell is often treated as a core, unquestionable Christian belief, but what if the way it’s been taught has caused more harm than good? Former pastor Brian Recker joins the podcast to talk about his new book Hell Bent and how hell has been used not just as a doctrine, but as a tool of control and spiritual abuse.Using Jesus’s own standard—you will know them by their fruits—we examine what fear-based theology actually produces, why it drives so many people away from faith, and why beliefs should be judged not only by prooftexts, but by whether they lead to love, freedom, and healing.Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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105. Who Hurts, Who Heals, Who Tells Your Story (ft. Naomi Norton)
Spiritual abuse can be incredibly difficult to name, especially when you’ve lived inside an abusive system. Many people don’t even realize the whole of what they’ve experienced until long after the damage is done. This week, we start to change that! Licensed therapist Naomi Norton joins us to talk about adverse religious experiences, religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and how these dynamics affect our bodies, identities, relationships, and nervous systems. With clarity and compassion, Naomi helps put language to experiences that often feel confusing, shame-filled, and isolating.We explore what healing can actually look like after leaving high-control religious environments, including rebuilding trust in yourself, your story, and even your sense of God. Be sure to follow Naomi on social media! Her Linktree includes her social handles and the White American Fundamentalist Evangelical Cultural Power and Control Wheel we discuss in the episode.Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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104. The World Entire: When Enough Is Enough
Only on this podcast could Schindler’s List, Star Trek, and The Clone Wars collide in a single moral conversation.In this episode, we wrestle with Steven Spielberg’s haunting question: What does it mean to do enough with your life? Is saving one person enough? Do the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few—or the one?Along the way, theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer makes an unexpected appearance, forcing us to sit in the tension between quiet rescue and costly resistance. Drawing from film, history, philosophy, and theology, this episode explores whether goodness can ever truly be measured and what responsibility looks like in a world structured by evil.Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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103. Rod Rage: A Closer Look at Spanking in the Bible
We all know the teaching, “Spare the rod, spoil the child.” But far fewer people know where it comes from—or what it originally meant. And here in the U.S., we remain one of the last first world countries where spanking is widely accepted and often defended as biblical, with pastors and parenting voices regularly pointing to scripture as support.In this episode, we take a careful look at the passages behind that claim. What did the biblical authors actually mean when they talked about the rod? And how should those texts be read today? Join us this week as we study the rod and spare the child.Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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102. You Keep Using That Verse. I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means.
What’s your favorite scripture passage?Most normal people have never asked or been asked that. But the IFB circles I grew up in treated that question like a spiritual personality test. You were expected to have one of 31,000+ Bible verses chosen to define your entire life, memorized by heart, and ready to share on demand.This week, Janna joins us to trace where that strange tradition came from and ask whether a single decontextualized verse can (or should) guide anything. Plus, we break down several life verses preachers wrote in my own Bible—and why they don’t mean what they were sold as.Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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101. Q&R #7: Rethinkers of the Lost Ark, Nephilim 2.0, Trippin Apostles, and More
You asked, we responded! This week, we dig beneath the surface of some of your biggest Bible questions. From ancient cosmologies to lost artifacts, divine timelines, mythic giants, and more—nothing’s off the table. This episode is full of tough questions, honest responses, and zero fear of the strange stuff in Scripture!• What happened to the Ark of the Covenant? • Did Nephilim exist after the flood, and could they still exist today?• Why did ancient Israelites see the sky as water, and how do we reconcile those biblical ideas with our modern scientific understandings? • Was Yahweh ever portrayed as a sun in syncretistic Israelite practices? • If Jesus was Jewish, why are we Christian?• Was time measured differently in the Bible, particularly regarding 2 Peter 3:8 ("One day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day)? • Could Paul's "thorn in the flesh" have been related to psychedelic use, possibly causing something like HPPD (Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder)? • How do we know ANE myths like Enūma Eliš predate the biblical versions and not the other way around?Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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100. 100 Proof: The Story Thus Far
This week, we’re celebrating 100 episodes of uncut andunfiltered Bible scholarship! We’re looking back at our favorite moments, sharing a few personal updates,unpacking some fun stats, and giving you a first peek at what’s coming in 2026. Plus, we even squeezed in a recap of Theology Beer Camp 2025.Thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting us throughthe first 100. We truly couldn’t have made it here without you. Here’s to the next hundred! Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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99. Hymn for the Deconstructing (Psalm 88)
Psalm 88 is one of the darkest and most overlooked corners of Scripture. It’s a prayer that ends in literal darkness and isolation. It’s the psalm that dares to accuse God and still call it worship.This week, we trace the deconstruction of an ancient Israelite worship leader to ask how faith survives when hope doesn’t—and why God insisted on leaving this raw, unsettling song right in the middle of His holy book. Most Christians would’ve cut this psalm, but God kept it. And maybe the discomfort that causes is exactly the point.Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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98: TL;DR: The Story of the Whole Bible in Just Over an Hour
This week, we’re pouring the Bible straight—unbroken, untamed, and (you guessed it) unfiltered. From garden to glory, we’ll trace the threads that tie the whole thing together and reveal why this ancient anthology isn’t just a rulebook, but one of the greatest stories ever told. Settle in, you’re about to hear the Bible like you’ve never heard it before!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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97. Tract Record 3: Bad Christian Advice for Dancing, Sex Ed, Modernism, and More
Round three of our fundamentalist pamphlet adventure brings us:– A not-so-self-aware tale of how one man found absolute truth and lost his joy.– Anti-communist propaganda thinly disguised as an anti–sex ed sermon.– A grab-bag of end times theology takes.– And a preacher who fueled the Salem Witch Trials…held up as a moral hero.It’s another dose of advice no one asked for, but since we had to take it in, so do you!Editor's Note: We apologize to all Gen Xers on behalf of Colin for his thinking Footloose was Dirty Dancing. He has been appropriately reprimanded and has assured us it won't happen again.Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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96. Tract Record 2: Bad Christian Advice for Tobacco, Manhood, Knowing the Will of God, and More
Back by unpopular demand, we’re reviewing four more vintage fundamentalist pamphlets this week! This round tackles burning questions like:– WWJS—What Would Jesus Smoke? (A: Nothing ever, and you’re a heathen for even asking the question.)– Is there a foolproof way to twist scripture so you’re always following the will of God? (A: Absolutely!)– What happens when Israel gets misused in Christian theology? (A: A lot that isn’t good.)– And even, What should you do when you see a starving mother on the side of the road? (The answer may surprise you if you’re a decent human being.)It’s advice no one asked for and answers nobody needed, so be sure to join us for a guaranteed good time!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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95. (Don’t Fear) the Destroyer (Exodus 12:12-51)
As Israel paints the town red in preparation for their great escape, a new character emerges from the shadows—the mysterious Destroyer. But he’s not the only puzzle in Exodus 12. Who exactly were the “mixed multitude” leaving Egypt with Israel? How many people actually made the journey? And why does Pharaoh, of all people, suddenly ask for a blessing from God?We’ll unpack misconceptions about the plagues, explore hidden figures in the story, learn the biblical way to treat immigrants, and so much more in this week’s episode!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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94. Freedom Isn't Enough: A Study in Sacrifice, Silence, and Solidarity (Exodus 11:1-12:11)
Chapter 11 begins the most unsettling part of the Exodus story. The death of the firstborn, blood on the doorposts, and neighbors handing over their wealth while suffering from shock—this isn’t Sunday school flannelgraph material.In this week’s episode, we wrestle with divine violence, the silence of bystanders, and why freedom without repair isn’t enough. What does this ancient story have to say about complicity, reparations, and communal salvation today? Tune in to find out!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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93. Sun's Out, Tut's Out (Exodus 10)
This week we’re uncovering layers in Exodus you’ve definitely never heard before in church. Previously unexplained details from Joseph’s story find a parallel in Moses’s final confrontation with Pharaoh. Locusts appear, but not where you’d think, thanks to a popular mistranslation. And buried in the Hebrew language are geographical clues that reveal the perspective of the ancient storyteller.But maybe most surprising of all — King Tut just might turn out to be the key to why Pharaoh panicked when Yahweh plunged Egypt into darkness. Get ready for Exodus 10 uncut and unfiltered!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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92. Cracks in the Pharaonic Front (Exodus 9)
Exodus 9 isn’t just about more plagues—it’s about unsettling questions. Why would God raise up Pharaoh for this exact showdown? Why save Israelite slaves while others stayed in chains? And what’s with sudden skin diseases blooming like anti-creation flowers while Hebrew grammar breaks under divine weight? Signs 5–7 land hard, but the finish line isn’t here yet.Get ready to sit with the moral tensions of a story that refuses to offer easy answers.Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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91. Tract Record: Bad Christian Advice for Addiction, Finances, Self-Esteem, and More
Chaos ensues this week as I’m joined by three guests to tackle a pile of vintage fundamentalist pamphlets and read the advice out loud. We cover everything from faith healing for physical illnesses caused by your sins to biblical money management that goes nowhere to addiction recovery methods that make AA look like cutting-edge psychology. Join us as we laugh, cringe, and occasionally find ourselves genuinely disturbed by the “wisdom” Christians have passed around in tract form. Warning: May cause secondhand embarrassment and existential questions about who approved these for publicationWebsite: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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90. The Lost Gospel of Holy Contamination (ft. Paul and Billie Hoard)
Bruised roses. Chewed-up gum. Poop in the brownies.These were the metaphors the church gave my generation for our bodies, our desires, and our worth. But what if those weren't just bad illustrations but anti-Christian lies?Paul and Billie Hoard join us this week to introduce their groundbreaking new book, Eucontamination. Behind that unfamiliar word is this familiar yet powerful belief: to follow Jesus is to believe that good can infect the world more powerfully than evil ever could.Modern American Christianity has flipped that message, teaching us to fear the world instead of healing it. In this episode, we unpack how shame, purity culture, and Christian nationalism are all rooted in a hidden theology of contamination—and how Jesus turns it all upside down.We talk Bible, psychoanalysis, shame-filled youth group illustrations, and why Jesus consistently moves toward the “unclean” rather than avoiding them. Listen now and be among the first to learn about a concept that will reshape theology for decades to come!Be sure to follow Paul and Billie on Substack and pick up a copy of Eucontamination. Billie is also active on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and BlueSky.Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna ConnorLitany for Followers of the Transgressive OneOne: When the time came for Mystery to be known, Creator became Creation, revealing G-d as WITH… Emmanuel! G-d is with us!Many: The Living Word became flesh and moved into the neighborhood.One: “If you have seen me, you have seen the One who sent me,” said Jesus of Nazareth.Many: So, who is Jesus? And what does Jesus do?One: Because Jesus is G-d, the Incarnate One does not consider equality with G-d something to grasp or cling to, but surrenders divinity in order to discover a way of symbiotic love with you, me, and all of creation.Many: If Christ is willing to give up G-dness in pursuit of loving relationship, what might that invite of us… of me?One: Jesus the Christ dined with the wrong people, embraced the unclean, flipped the tables of the powerful, welcomed the children, forgave his murderers, and called us friends.Many: Is this what Shalomic life looks like? Could it be, that the Kin-dom of G-d welcomes all and everything? Could it be that Jesus’ new commandment “To love one another, as Jesus has loved us” fulfills all prior commandments?One: For G-d did not send Christ into the world to condemn the work but to reconcile all and everything through Emmanuel.Many: Teach us, O G-d, to welcome the widow, the orphan, and the stranger; guiding us to live justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with the G-d who is WITH. Cheers.-Dwight Friesen
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89. God Hates It When You Pray This One Prayer (The Prayer of Jabez Book Review)
Back in the early 2000s, The Prayer of Jabez swept through evangelical circles like a holy life hack. Author Bruce Wilkinson promised that if you just prayed this one obscure Old Testament verse, God would open the floodgates of blessing.But what if that passage isn’t a divine cheat code?What if it’s been wildly misunderstood?This week, we dive into the bestselling book that turned a footnote into a formula—and why it might not be as biblical (or as harmless) as you’ve been told.Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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88. Finding Sustainable Faith in the In-Between (ft. Nate and Shelby Hanson of Almost Heretical)
Ever feel like you're too conservative for liberals and too liberal for conservatives?This week, we sit down with Nate and Shelby Hanson of Almost Heretical to talk about faith on the fringes—what happens when the questions you’re not allowed to ask lead to a more honest (and sometimes seemingly heretical) version of Christianity.We talk openly about deconstruction, the psychological toll of hell, rebuilding community, parenting after faith shifts, and more.If you’ve felt out of place in church or like there’s no one safe enough to ask your deepest questions, this episode is for you. Together, we explore what it means to make space for Jesus—both inside and outside the walls of the church.Listen now if you’re ready to pull a few threads and see where God leads!And be sure to check out their website which links to the podcast and socials.Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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87. Frogpocalypse Now (Exodus 8)
Ever wonder why God chose some of the world's most annoying creatures to take down ancient Egypt's superpower status? This week we're exploring Exodus 8—where frogs invade Pharaoh's bedroom, magicians have their "this is above my pay grade" moment, and unidentified flying insects accomplish what armies couldn't. But these weren't just random acts of divine weirdness. Eachplague was a surgical strike against Egypt's worldview, perfectly designed to speak their cultural language while demonstrating that their gods were basically middle management pretending to be CEOs. From boundary-crossing frogs to zombie-esque swarms of anti-creation dust creatures, we're considering how God gets our attention through the most unexpected channels. Learn the hidden significance of signs 2-4 this week!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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86. There Will Be Blood (Exodus 7:17-25)
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the Nile…This week, the river runs red—not just with judgment, but with memory, protest, and poetic justice. The first plague isn’t random wrath; it’s a calculated strike against an unholy empire that’s forgotten the days of Joseph. It’s what happens when God says enough. But sometimes liberation looks more like crisis—depending on which side of the staff you’re on.Tucked away in this story are at least five different ways to group the plagues, several reasons why blood kicks things off, Genesis de-creation hyperlinks behind the chaos (of course), and ancient Egyptian stories of a bloody Nile—some even older than the Bible. Listen now!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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85. I Work Signs not Tragedies (Exodus 7:1-16)
You’ve probably heard of the 10 Plagues on Egypt—but the Bible rarely calls them that. Instead, they’re mostly described as signs, divine invitations for Pharaoh to change course. But he doesn’t budge. So God sends Moses, temporarily promoted to the role of God himself, to impress Pharaoh with a sea serpent. He’s just a God standing in front of a Pharaoh, asking him to free his people. But then the sorcerers show up, and suddenly it’s a kaiju battle. And Pharaoh’s heart? It starts hardening—but is that really his choice?This week’s episode delves into the first half of Exodus 7: sea monsters, sorcery, and the strange tension between divine sovereignty and human freedom. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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84. The God Formerly Known as El Shaddai (Exodus 6)
Exodus 6 might be the most overlooked chapter in the first half of the book—but it's packed with surprises you definitely won’t hear about in church this week!Just 3 verses into the chapter, we’re hit with some pretty big questions about God:👉 What does the title El Shaddai really mean (and why don’t English Bibles translate it correctly)?👉 Who is Jehovah (and why doesn’t he exist)?👉 And… did Exodus just contradict several passages from Genesis?Then, like the Spanish Inquisition, the Bible’s most unexpected genealogy appears out of nowhere to set us up for future drama. It’s a classic Chekhov’s Gun moment, quietly introducing key characters and plot points that will explode later.From big questions about God to psychological insights about trauma responses and even a surprise incest scandal—there’s way more going on in Exodus 6 than meets the eye!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord:TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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83. Bricks, Blame, and… Blasphemy? (Exodus 5:10-23)
Middle management in ancient Egypt sucks! This week, we meet some often-overlooked characters in the Exodus story—the Hebrew foremen. Caught between Pharaoh’s oppressive government and their own suffering people, they’restuck in an impossible spot. Like the serpent in the garden, Pharaoh pits them againstMoses and Aaron, triggering a full-blown crisis for Moses before the plagues even begin. Our shaken prophet fires back at God with some strong accusations that would probably get him kicked out of most churches in America today.But how will God respond to him? Listen now to find out!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord:TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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Episode LXXXII: The Lost Ways (Star Wars Holy Day Special)
A long time ago in a part of the world far,far away....A saga of lost ways unfolds.Once, the Jedi stood as guardians of peace, sworn to the will of the Force.Once, the Church stood as witnesses to love, bearing the Spirit into the world.But pride crept into the Council. Power consumed the Temple.In chasing control, the Jedi lost the Force.In seeking influence, the Church forgot the Cross.Now the Orders crumble, hollowed by ambition and fear.Yet beyond the ruins, a voice still calls —A call to return.A call to surrender.A call to walk THE WAY once more.Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord:TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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81. Reclaiming Atonement: How the Church Turned a Story of Love into a Doctrine of Divine Child Abuse (and Why It's Time To Let That Go), Part 2
It’s time to rethink the Atonement! Most of us only know one version of what Jesus's death and resurrection meant—He died to take God’s wrath away from you and put it on himself instead. The fancy theological name for that is Penal Substitutionary Atonement, and it wasn’t orthodox belief until 500 years ago. But church history reveals a wealth of different views on what atonement really means. This week, we dive deep into the history of atonement theories—from ancient to modern— exploring their strengths and weaknesses. If the idea of a vengeful God makes you uncomfortable, you're in historically good company! Let's explore a healthier, more nuanced understanding of the atonement together. Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord:TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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80. Reclaiming Atonement: How the Church Turned a Story of Love into a Doctrine of Divine Child Abuse (and Why It's Time To Let That Go), Part 1
Millions of Christians around the world are commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus today. But have you ever stopped to ask: Why did Jesus die? What did his death actually accomplish? Was it really just to satisfy the wrath of an angry God—or was there more going on?This week, we’re kicking off an Easter conversation about atonement. And we’re starting by laying the groundwork for understanding what atonement is, why it was needed, and why the atonement theory you’ve probably heard in church is actually newer—and less helpful—than other ones Christians have held for centuries.If you’ve ever struggled with the idea of a wrathful God demanding blood, this episode is for you. Let’s reclaim a biblical picture of the atonement!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord:TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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79. Exodus 5:1-9
When Pharaoh asks, “Who is Yahweh?” it’s not just ignorance. It’s a declaration of war between gods.This week, we unpack:• Pharaoh’s toxic narcissism and tactics of oppression• Glaring contradictions between God’s words and Moses’s actions• The role of sacrifices in the biblical story so far• Unexpected echoes of Jacob’s story• Ancient Egyptian records of brick quotas from outside the BibleThe battle in Exodus is ramping up to be more than just physical—This time, it’s theological, political, and personal. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord:TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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78. Progressive Christianity: A Modern Reformation (ft. Braeden Størkersen of Religionless Studios)
The world is experiencing a new Reformation—but not in theway you might think. Progressive Christianity is often dismissed as either heresy or a slippery slope to atheism, but for many former evangelicals, it's become the next step in their faith journey.This week, Braeden Størkersen of Religionless Studios joinsus to explore what progressive Christianity really is, how it engages with the Bible, and whether it’s just a passing trend or actually a return to a more biblical faith. We tackle big questions like:· Is progressive Christianity just moral relativism? · How can it embrace the Bible, science, and religiousdiversity at the same time? · What does it say about salvation, evangelism, politics,and more?If you've ever wondered what progressive Christianity isreally all about—or are searching for a new way forward in your faith—this episode is for you!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord:TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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77. Exodus 4:18-31
This week’s passage jumps through time like a Chris Nolan movie, introduces Moses’s brother Aaron, and gives Jethro yet another name. But the strangest moment? A sudden and oddly cryptic circumcision performed by Moses’s wife to save his—or possibly their son’s—life.Why was Moses in danger? Why did this ritual work? And what is it doing here in this part of the Exodus story? This is hands down one of the Bible’s weirdest passages. It’s definitely not something you’ll hear about in church this week, but you can learn all about it by tuning into the podcast. Don’t miss it!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord:TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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76. Exodus 4:1-17
What if the signs Moses showed Pharaoh weren’t just random miracles but cleverly curated messages? The serpentine staff, the leprous hand, and the water turning to blood — they each carried a deeper meaning, echoing back to the Garden of Eden and foreshadowing things to come. Even the rod in Moses’s hand may have held a significance far beyond what we usually hear in Sunday school.And what if Moses didn’t actually stutter — but God did? Inthis episode, we unpack the strange twists of Exodus 4: the voice behind the signs, why spiritual gift tests are unnecessary, and how the whole Levitical priesthood may have just been a divine concession from the start. There’s a lot more to this story than meets the eye!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord:TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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75. The Art of Faith: Illustrating the Bible (ft. Steve Thomason, the Art Pastor)
Can art transform the way we understand the Bible? This week, I sit down with Steve Thomason, the Art Pastor, to explore faith, theology, and scripture through the lens of visual storytelling. We discuss his creative approach to studying the Bible, how illustrating Bible stories has deepened his understanding of scripture, and why some passages are better grasped through images rather than words.Steve also shares several stories of his experience making art that is both theologically rich and visually compelling, the projects that have challenged him the most, and what first drew him to illustrating the Bible. If you've ever felt a spiritual connection through creativity but couldn’t quite explain it, this episode is for you!Website: TheBibleUncut.com (show notes available in the blog section)Donate: TheBibleUncut.com/support-usDiscord:TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEmail: [email protected]: TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredInstagram: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredTikTok: @BibleUncutandUnfilteredYouTube: @TheBibleUncutandUnfilteredEditor: Janna Connor
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