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Unmarked Trail

by Don Hornsby

Unmarked Trail is a podcast for curious people who want to approach the Bible with fresh eyes. No church background required. No pressure to arrive with all the answers. We’ll learn how to read the Bible carefully, honestly, and in context, and then put those tools into practice by reading books of the Bible together. Hosted by Don Hornsby.

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Episodes

  1. What Does It Say?

    What does the Bible actually say before we decide what it means? In this episode of Unmarked Trail, Don Hornsby focuses on the first of three simple Bible-reading questions: What does it say? This is the work of observation. Don explores a principle a mentor taught him years ago: “Know what you...

  2. What does the Bible claim about itself?

    In this fourth episode of Unmarked Trail, Don Hornsby revisits a Bible study idea he once used at summer camp: putting the Bible “on trial” and asking it to testify about itself. What does Scripture say about its own purpose, authority, and function? We look at passages including 2 Timothy 3…

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  3. How do you read the Bible well?

    In this third episode of Unmarked Trail, Don Hornsby shares a simple way to approach any Bible passage with three questions: What does it say? Observe. What does it mean? Interpret. What should I do, think, or feel in response? Respond. Along the way, Don explores the importance of context…

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  4. What Is the Bible, Anyway?

    In Episode 2 of Unmarked Trail, Don Hornsby asks a basic but important question: What is the Bible, anyway? Beginning with a childhood memory of receiving a small red New Testament in fifth grade, Don introduces the Bible as a library made up of many kinds of writing, including law, history,...

  5. Three Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About the Bible

    In the first episode of Unmarked Trail, Don Hornsby shares three things he wishes someone had told him when he first became curious about the Bible: it is not always easy to read, it is not always clear, and you should learn to read it for yourself. Along the way, we begin exploring what it means...

About this show

Unmarked Trail is a podcast for curious people who want to approach the Bible with fresh eyes. No church background required. No pressure to arrive with all the answers. We’ll learn how to read the Bible carefully, honestly, and in context, and then put those tools into practice by reading books of the Bible together. Hosted by Don Hornsby.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Unmarked Trail have?

Unmarked Trail has 5 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 29, 2026.

What is Unmarked Trail about?

Unmarked Trail is a podcast for curious people who want to approach the Bible with fresh eyes. No church background required. No pressure to arrive with all the answers. We’ll learn how to read the Bible carefully, honestly, and in context, and then put those tools into practice by reading books of...

How often does Unmarked Trail release new episodes?

Unmarked Trail publishes every two weeks, based on its 5 episodes since August 2026.

Who hosts Unmarked Trail?

Unmarked Trail is created and hosted by Don Hornsby.
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