The unHoly Bible Study Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-unholy-bible-study-podcast Come hear two Baptist pastors talk about what the Bible actually says, where it probably came from, and how it's been understood (or not!) by different people in different times and places. But don't worry. We're not trying to save your souls. There will never be an altar call or a come-to-Jesus-moment. And we promise never to invite you to church. © 2025 Evan Bever, Scott Smith 2dad075a-eb25-5910-86e7-636485c92154 no en Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:48:26 -0500 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:20:11 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/HbFPb_uakzCjhdENTXWIV3rqN9u5-UDSzZ55-yOrqjo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84ZmNj/OTRiMzgwZDYyMzg2/NDM5OWRmMzZmODYz/YzQ4Mi5wbmc.jpg The unHoly Bible Study Podcast episodic Evan Bever, Scott Smith Come hear two Baptist pastors talk about what the Bible actually says, where it probably came from, and how it's been understood (or not!) by different people in different times and places. But don't worry. We're not trying to save your souls. There will never be an altar call or a come-to-Jesus-moment. And we promise never to invite you to church. Come hear two Baptist pastors talk about what the Bible actually says, where it probably came from, and how it's been understood (or not!) by different people in different times and places. Bible, Biblical Studies, History Evan Bever, Scott Smith No No Matthew 21 - Jesus Crashes Out 28 28 Matthew 21 - Jesus Crashes Out full 9c1d4c41-c910-40d2-82f0-1abdee3cfe57 https://share.transistor.fm/s/258bf318 This week Evan and Scott talk about the day many Christians celebrate as "Palm Sunday" or "Passion Sunday", the day when Jesus rode into town on a donkey (or two donkeys?), and ended up flipping over tables in the temple. What kind of attention was Jesus looking for? And was this the event that led to Jesus' death? 

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]]> This week Evan and Scott talk about the day many Christians celebrate as "Palm Sunday" or "Passion Sunday", the day when Jesus rode into town on a donkey (or two donkeys?), and ended up flipping over tables in the temple. What kind of attention was Jesus looking for? And was this the event that led to Jesus' death? 

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]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:48:09 -0500 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 5063 This week Evan and Scott talk about the day many Christians celebrate as "Palm Sunday" or "Passion Sunday", the day when Jesus rode into town on a donkey (or two donkeys?), and ended up flipping over tables in the temple. What kind of attention was Jesus looking for? And was this the event that led to Jesus' death? 

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Genesis 4 - Caining Abel 27 27 Genesis 4 - Caining Abel full 8b2b7776-f374-4179-971b-d01aae0ed63f https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a974e24 In this week's Unholy Bible Study, Evan and Scott talk about primordial history, family violence, the beginning of culture, and whether early human beings could float. Join us for our conversation about Genesis 4 as we continue our miniseries on Sacred Violence.Send your questions or episode suggestions to unholybiblestudypodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @theunholybiblestudy.

]]> In this week's Unholy Bible Study, Evan and Scott talk about primordial history, family violence, the beginning of culture, and whether early human beings could float. Join us for our conversation about Genesis 4 as we continue our miniseries on Sacred Violence.Send your questions or episode suggestions to unholybiblestudypodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @theunholybiblestudy.

]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:01:28 -0500 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 4934 In this week's Unholy Bible Study, Evan and Scott talk about primordial history, family violence, the beginning of culture, and whether early human beings could float. Join us for our conversation about Genesis 4 as we continue our miniseries on Sacred Violence.Send your questions or episode suggestions to unholybiblestudypodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @theunholybiblestudy.

]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Ephesians 2 - Children of the Wrath 26 26 Ephesians 2 - Children of the Wrath full 96bd20b7-4ade-4714-bd62-935a61b3141b https://share.transistor.fm/s/902d8ede Foreskins and Blood return to the show as we continue our miniseries on Sacred Violence! In this episode, Evan and Scott talk about salvation, wrath, and whether Jesus' violent death can inspire peace. Join us for a conversation about Ephesians 2.

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]]> Foreskins and Blood return to the show as we continue our miniseries on Sacred Violence! In this episode, Evan and Scott talk about salvation, wrath, and whether Jesus' violent death can inspire peace. Join us for a conversation about Ephesians 2.

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]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:36:08 -0500 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 4539 Foreskins and Blood return to the show as we continue our miniseries on Sacred Violence! In this episode, Evan and Scott talk about salvation, wrath, and whether Jesus' violent death can inspire peace. Join us for a conversation about Ephesians 2.

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Leviticus 4 - So Much Blood! 25 25 Leviticus 4 - So Much Blood! full b3f1a2b6-8c01-426c-9ac5-c7cf87bec009 https://share.transistor.fm/s/945b441f In this episode Evan and Scott have a conversation about the practice of sacrifice in ancient Israel and reflect on whether it's truly necessary from God's perspective.

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]]> In this episode Evan and Scott have a conversation about the practice of sacrifice in ancient Israel and reflect on whether it's truly necessary from God's perspective.

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]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:03:28 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 3892 In this episode Evan and Scott have a conversation about the practice of sacrifice in ancient Israel and reflect on whether it's truly necessary from God's perspective.

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Micah 6 - Does God Really Need Sacrifice? 24 24 Micah 6 - Does God Really Need Sacrifice? full d8e6cb2d-6eea-4852-9955-b0e0845216d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfa2f180 In this episode, Evan and Scott turn to Micah 6 as they continue their series on sacred violence. From the perspective of this Hebrew prophet, it's not our religious practices that are important. What God wants is people who pursue justice, love and humility.

]]> In this episode, Evan and Scott turn to Micah 6 as they continue their series on sacred violence. From the perspective of this Hebrew prophet, it's not our religious practices that are important. What God wants is people who pursue justice, love and humility.

]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:57:52 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 6867 In this episode, Evan and Scott turn to Micah 6 as they continue their series on sacred violence. From the perspective of this Hebrew prophet, it's not our religious practices that are important. What God wants is people who pursue justice, love and humility.

]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Genesis 22 - Abraham's a Bad Dad! 23 23 Genesis 22 - Abraham's a Bad Dad! full 4138e70b-654c-4beb-b793-69ab6f141cff https://share.transistor.fm/s/efbd4574 Evan and Scott talk about religious trauma, child sacrifice, and whether you should ACTUALLY listen to God. Join us for our conversation about the near sacrifice of Isaac in Genesis 22!

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]]> Evan and Scott talk about religious trauma, child sacrifice, and whether you should ACTUALLY listen to God. Join us for our conversation about the near sacrifice of Isaac in Genesis 22!

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]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:30:00 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 5253 Evan and Scott talk about religious trauma, child sacrifice, and whether you should ACTUALLY listen to God. Join us for our conversation about the near sacrifice of Isaac in Genesis 22!

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Hebrews 9 - Does God Need Bloodshed? 22 22 Hebrews 9 - Does God Need Bloodshed? full 7691d4b7-0905-4946-950e-18802b915c4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c2898c5 It's time for a new miniseries! On this week's episode, Scott and Evan begin a miniseries on Sacred Violence and talk about biblical violence, sacrifice, and the death of Jesus. Join us for a conversation about Hebrews 9!

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]]> It's time for a new miniseries! On this week's episode, Scott and Evan begin a miniseries on Sacred Violence and talk about biblical violence, sacrifice, and the death of Jesus. Join us for a conversation about Hebrews 9!

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]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:09:31 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 6312 It's time for a new miniseries! On this week's episode, Scott and Evan begin a miniseries on Sacred Violence and talk about biblical violence, sacrifice, and the death of Jesus. Join us for a conversation about Hebrews 9!

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Matthew 1 - Jesus I. Christ 21 21 Matthew 1 - Jesus I. Christ full b253b7ab-e56b-4b9b-8b7a-b013af950928 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9d86efa Description: On this week's episode, Evan and Scott talk about genealogy, math, and the most famous name in the Bible. Join us as we wrap up this miniseries with a conversation about Matthew 1!


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]]> Description: On this week's episode, Evan and Scott talk about genealogy, math, and the most famous name in the Bible. Join us as we wrap up this miniseries with a conversation about Matthew 1!


Send your questions or episode suggestions to unholybiblestudypodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @theunholybiblestudy

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:23:17 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 6053 Description: On this week's episode, Evan and Scott talk about genealogy, math, and the most famous name in the Bible. Join us as we wrap up this miniseries with a conversation about Matthew 1!


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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Acts 13 - Paul Has Two Names 20 20 Acts 13 - Paul Has Two Names full 6a41d90a-c096-4009-a77a-1409073cf343 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52bd1dd6 On this week's episode, we continue our miniseries on Biblical Names and talk about the personality of the Apostle Paul, magic, and (surprise!) the long history of Christian antisemitism. Join us for our conversation about Acts 13.

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]]> On this week's episode, we continue our miniseries on Biblical Names and talk about the personality of the Apostle Paul, magic, and (surprise!) the long history of Christian antisemitism. Join us for our conversation about Acts 13.

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]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 15:03:46 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 5073 On this week's episode, we continue our miniseries on Biblical Names and talk about the personality of the Apostle Paul, magic, and (surprise!) the long history of Christian antisemitism. Join us for our conversation about Acts 13.

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Romans 16 - A List of Random Names 19 19 Romans 16 - A List of Random Names full 4f6e996c-84e6-48ad-9c44-d9e955a838fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/d158b65a The unHoly Bible Study is back after an unexpectedly long hiatus! On this week's episode, Evan and Scott continue our miniseries on Biblical Names talk about apostles, lists, and the roles of woman in the early church. Join us for our conversation about Romans 16!

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]]> The unHoly Bible Study is back after an unexpectedly long hiatus! On this week's episode, Evan and Scott continue our miniseries on Biblical Names talk about apostles, lists, and the roles of woman in the early church. Join us for our conversation about Romans 16!

Send your questions or episode suggestions to unholybiblestudypodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @theunholybiblestudy

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:48:56 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 5148 The unHoly Bible Study is back after an unexpectedly long hiatus! On this week's episode, Evan and Scott continue our miniseries on Biblical Names talk about apostles, lists, and the roles of woman in the early church. Join us for our conversation about Romans 16!

Send your questions or episode suggestions to unholybiblestudypodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @theunholybiblestudy

]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Acts 10 - Good News! (Part 2) with Jay Kennedy 18 18 Acts 10 - Good News! (Part 2) with Jay Kennedy full 8a1a7e48-88c2-4639-9e33-243f4c919910 https://share.transistor.fm/s/88418430 Part 2 of our discussion about Acts 10 with friend of the show Jay Kennedy.

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]]> Part 2 of our discussion about Acts 10 with friend of the show Jay Kennedy.

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]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 15:32:01 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 4092 Part 2 of our discussion about Acts 10 with friend of the show Jay Kennedy.

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Acts 10 - Good News! with Jay Kennedy 17 17 Acts 10 - Good News! with Jay Kennedy full c2ceb0da-212e-482b-95da-24190f9eb468 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c24f4f9 Friend of the show Jay Kennedy joins us to discuss one of his favorites, Acts 10! 

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]]> Friend of the show Jay Kennedy joins us to discuss one of his favorites, Acts 10! 

Send your questions or episode suggestions to unholybiblestudypodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @theunholybiblestudy

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 14:51:03 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 3552 Friend of the show Jay Kennedy joins us to discuss one of his favorites, Acts 10! 

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Matthew 16 - Jesus' Secret Identity 16 16 Matthew 16 - Jesus' Secret Identity full 79f79972-4747-47d4-a1a5-7b39e84dedc5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4adad682 Our miniseries on Biblical Names continues as Evan and Scott talk about Gospel sources, the role of Peter in the early church, Rudolf Bultmann, and the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Listen to our conversation about Matthew 16!

]]> Our miniseries on Biblical Names continues as Evan and Scott talk about Gospel sources, the role of Peter in the early church, Rudolf Bultmann, and the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Listen to our conversation about Matthew 16!

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:27:05 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 4604 Our miniseries on Biblical Names continues as Evan and Scott talk about Gospel sources, the role of Peter in the early church, Rudolf Bultmann, and the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Listen to our conversation about Matthew 16!

]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Genesis 17 - A Whole Bunch of Foreskins 15 15 Genesis 17 - A Whole Bunch of Foreskins full 5115e468-83af-42e3-bc59-b40103294acc https://share.transistor.fm/s/e462b010 Evan and Scott continue our series on biblical names and talk about Abraham, Sarai, covenants, and (a whole lot of) circumcision. Listen to our conversation about Genesis 17!

]]> Evan and Scott continue our series on biblical names and talk about Abraham, Sarai, covenants, and (a whole lot of) circumcision. Listen to our conversation about Genesis 17!

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 13:24:18 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 4997 Evan and Scott continue our series on biblical names and talk about Abraham, Sarai, covenants, and (a whole lot of) circumcision. Listen to our conversation about Genesis 17!

]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Exodus 3 - A God with No Name 14 14 Exodus 3 - A God with No Name full 8a744a7a-5497-44a0-b1bf-841430a2c5ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/80d45891 Evan and Scott begin a new miniseries and talk about names, Moses, and the geographical range of ancient gods. Listen to our conversation about Exodus 3!

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]]> Evan and Scott begin a new miniseries and talk about names, Moses, and the geographical range of ancient gods. Listen to our conversation about Exodus 3!

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]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 14:45:15 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 4662 Evan and Scott begin a new miniseries and talk about names, Moses, and the geographical range of ancient gods. Listen to our conversation about Exodus 3!

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Jonah - The World's Second Best Fish Story 13 13 Jonah - The World's Second Best Fish Story full c8493f32-cafc-49f4-b530-e0bd9eaabb34 https://youtu.be/NlwvFOfSl6s Evan and Scott talk about fish stories, historical accuracy, religious nationalism, and just what kind of story this is. Listen to our conversation about the entire book of Jonah!

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]]> Evan and Scott talk about fish stories, historical accuracy, religious nationalism, and just what kind of story this is. Listen to our conversation about the entire book of Jonah!

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]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 13:40:25 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 5733 Evan and Scott talk about fish stories, historical accuracy, religious nationalism, and just what kind of story this is. Listen to our conversation about the entire book of Jonah!

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Acts 5 - Did Peter Kill Ananias? 12 12 Acts 5 - Did Peter Kill Ananias? full 451f83f9-73b4-4a97-bfa4-c9fc443d89ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/66ec3a8f Evan and Scott talk about church fundraising, temple police, religious tolerance, and why the book of Acts is so unkind to Saint Peter. Listen to our conversation about Acts 5! 


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]]> Evan and Scott talk about church fundraising, temple police, religious tolerance, and why the book of Acts is so unkind to Saint Peter. Listen to our conversation about Acts 5! 


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]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:26:42 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 5369 Evan and Scott talk about church fundraising, temple police, religious tolerance, and why the book of Acts is so unkind to Saint Peter. Listen to our conversation about Acts 5! 


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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Luke 4 - The First Temptation of Jesus with Rev. Michael King 11 11 Luke 4 - The First Temptation of Jesus with Rev. Michael King full 69f5bf9b-4fbf-49af-a08c-8d8dab8a0b88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/491a9648 Rev. Michael King joins us to talk about chaplaincy, jubilee, and whether people are basically good underneath. Listen to our conversation about Luke 4!

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]]> Rev. Michael King joins us to talk about chaplaincy, jubilee, and whether people are basically good underneath. Listen to our conversation about Luke 4!

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]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:00:08 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 5690 Rev. Michael King joins us to talk about chaplaincy, jubilee, and whether people are basically good underneath. Listen to our conversation about Luke 4!

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Genesis 32 - Wrestling This Ish with Rev. Josiah Black 10 10 Genesis 32 - Wrestling This Ish with Rev. Josiah Black full 5f0d3974-e052-4021-8f51-9b3ce34b6b3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd983642 Rev. Josiah Black joins us to talk about dinosaur bones, Jacob, and whether it's possible to wrestle with God. Listen to our conversation about Genesis 32!

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]]> Rev. Josiah Black joins us to talk about dinosaur bones, Jacob, and whether it's possible to wrestle with God. Listen to our conversation about Genesis 32!

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]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 5087 Rev. Josiah Black joins us to talk about dinosaur bones, Jacob, and whether it's possible to wrestle with God. Listen to our conversation about Genesis 32!

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Luke 1 - Mary, Mother of Interfaith Dialogue with Hiba Alalami 9 9 Luke 1 - Mary, Mother of Interfaith Dialogue with Hiba Alalami full 94d0d827-c99b-4044-8367-c1a702188244 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dae31794 We bumped this episode up on the schedule since our guest had an upcoming event to promote!

Hiba Alalami joins us to talk about Mary the Mother of Jesus in Christianity and Islam. Listen to our episode about the The Gospel of Luke, Chapter 1 and Surah 19 of the Qu'ran. 

If you're in the area, plan to join the Muslim community of Central Indiana for Eidfest, a free cultural event on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Civic Square in Carmel, IN.

]]> We bumped this episode up on the schedule since our guest had an upcoming event to promote!

Hiba Alalami joins us to talk about Mary the Mother of Jesus in Christianity and Islam. Listen to our episode about the The Gospel of Luke, Chapter 1 and Surah 19 of the Qu'ran. 

If you're in the area, plan to join the Muslim community of Central Indiana for Eidfest, a free cultural event on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Civic Square in Carmel, IN.

]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 14:30:00 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 5692 We bumped this episode up on the schedule since our guest had an upcoming event to promote!

Hiba Alalami joins us to talk about Mary the Mother of Jesus in Christianity and Islam. Listen to our episode about the The Gospel of Luke, Chapter 1 and Surah 19 of the Qu'ran. 

If you're in the area, plan to join the Muslim community of Central Indiana for Eidfest, a free cultural event on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Civic Square in Carmel, IN.

]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Isaiah 66 - Their Worm Won't What? 8 8 Isaiah 66 - Their Worm Won't What? full 5a2ee447-1af4-46f6-ba38-025aa74c2772 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e93ea4d7 Evan and Scott talk about the prophet(s) Isaiah, hell, divine violence, and feminine images for God. Listen to our conversation about Isaiah 66!

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]]> Evan and Scott talk about the prophet(s) Isaiah, hell, divine violence, and feminine images for God. Listen to our conversation about Isaiah 66!

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]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 14:00:00 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 5521 Evan and Scott talk about the prophet(s) Isaiah, hell, divine violence, and feminine images for God. Listen to our conversation about Isaiah 66!

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Revelation 6 - Six Out of Seven Seals with Jaryd Dunamis 7 7 Revelation 6 - Six Out of Seven Seals with Jaryd Dunamis full 58979cbf-d8c9-4c34-bcdc-9ae317b13f8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9a30745 Jaryd Dunamis joins us to talk about apocalyptic visions, political cartoons, conspiracy theories, and growing up Jehovah's Witness. Listen to our conversation about Revelation 6!

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Find Jaryd on Instagram and Tiktok @jaryddunamis and check out his newest song here: 

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]]> Jaryd Dunamis joins us to talk about apocalyptic visions, political cartoons, conspiracy theories, and growing up Jehovah's Witness. Listen to our conversation about Revelation 6!

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Find Jaryd on Instagram and Tiktok @jaryddunamis and check out his newest song here: 

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]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 14:00:00 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 6798 Jaryd Dunamis joins us to talk about apocalyptic visions, political cartoons, conspiracy theories, and growing up Jehovah's Witness. Listen to our conversation about Revelation 6!

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Find Jaryd on Instagram and Tiktok @jaryddunamis and check out his newest song here: 

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Galatians 2 - Paul Opposed Him to His Face! with Rev. Laura Harris-Adam 6 6 Galatians 2 - Paul Opposed Him to His Face! with Rev. Laura Harris-Adam full 18bd610e-e086-4a5e-806f-da448d910f04 https://share.transistor.fm/s/edef2efd Rev. Laura Harris-Adam (First Baptist Church of Indianapolis) joins us to talk about religion, rules, rituals, and reading other people's mail. Listen to our conversation about Galatians 2!

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]]> Rev. Laura Harris-Adam (First Baptist Church of Indianapolis) joins us to talk about religion, rules, rituals, and reading other people's mail. Listen to our conversation about Galatians 2!

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]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 14:30:00 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 5052 Rev. Laura Harris-Adam (First Baptist Church of Indianapolis) joins us to talk about religion, rules, rituals, and reading other people's mail. Listen to our conversation about Galatians 2!

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Amos 5 - God Hates Music!? with Dr. Jay Howard 5 5 Amos 5 - God Hates Music!? with Dr. Jay Howard full 34e0bced-d2df-4e5e-800e-a2eb6712d758 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63857db3 Dr. Jay Howard (Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Butler University) joins us to talk about Jesus, Bono, the Old Testament prophets, congregational singing, and Christian rock! Join us for a conversation about Amos 5.

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]]> Dr. Jay Howard (Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Butler University) joins us to talk about Jesus, Bono, the Old Testament prophets, congregational singing, and Christian rock! Join us for a conversation about Amos 5.

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]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 5184 Dr. Jay Howard (Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Butler University) joins us to talk about Jesus, Bono, the Old Testament prophets, congregational singing, and Christian rock! Join us for a conversation about Amos 5.

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No 1 Samuel 8 - God Hates Kings? with Meriah Tigner 4 4 1 Samuel 8 - God Hates Kings? with Meriah Tigner full 2bde662a-2ad3-430d-9b4a-57387dfb3636 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5901219d This episode is long! We thought about editing it down, but decided there was nothing we really wanted to cut. Rev. Meriah Tigner joins us to talk about King David, flannelgraph, monarchy, the separation of church and state, victim-blaming, and the political administration of semi-autonomous Iron Age tribes! Join us for a conversation about 1 Samuel 8.

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]]> This episode is long! We thought about editing it down, but decided there was nothing we really wanted to cut. Rev. Meriah Tigner joins us to talk about King David, flannelgraph, monarchy, the separation of church and state, victim-blaming, and the political administration of semi-autonomous Iron Age tribes! Join us for a conversation about 1 Samuel 8.

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]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 6969 This episode is long! We thought about editing it down, but decided there was nothing we really wanted to cut. Rev. Meriah Tigner joins us to talk about King David, flannelgraph, monarchy, the separation of church and state, victim-blaming, and the political administration of semi-autonomous Iron Age tribes! Join us for a conversation about 1 Samuel 8.

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No John 1 - The Beginning Again 3 3 John 1 - The Beginning Again full b0ca2fb2-f624-447e-99ef-e6426274ffe9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab4df4be Evan and Scott discuss the first chapter of The Gospel of John. Topics include: the "Logos," Greek Philosophy, John the Baptist, Anti-Semitism, the Baptist "Trail of Blood," and Winnie the Pooh.

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]]> Evan and Scott discuss the first chapter of The Gospel of John. Topics include: the "Logos," Greek Philosophy, John the Baptist, Anti-Semitism, the Baptist "Trail of Blood," and Winnie the Pooh.

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]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 4308 Evan and Scott discuss the first chapter of The Gospel of John. Topics include: the "Logos," Greek Philosophy, John the Baptist, Anti-Semitism, the Baptist "Trail of Blood," and Winnie the Pooh.

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No Genesis 1 - The Beginning 2 2 Genesis 1 - The Beginning full 1eca9a9d-eaa9-4529-9ea8-ed1440f3bb07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7f9bbfb The unHoly Bible Study kicks off by diving into the first chapter of the first book of the Bible. Evan and Scott share a bit more about the origins of this project, what makes this Bible Study "unHoly," and then explore what's significant and interesting about the *first* creation story from the Hebrew scriptures.

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]]> The unHoly Bible Study kicks off by diving into the first chapter of the first book of the Bible. Evan and Scott share a bit more about the origins of this project, what makes this Bible Study "unHoly," and then explore what's significant and interesting about the *first* creation story from the Hebrew scriptures.

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]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 4429 The unHoly Bible Study kicks off by diving into the first chapter of the first book of the Bible. Evan and Scott share a bit more about the origins of this project, what makes this Bible Study "unHoly," and then explore what's significant and interesting about the *first* creation story from the Hebrew scriptures.

**Thanks for your patience with our audio issues in this episode. We resolved it before Episode 3!**

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]]> Bible, Biblical Studies, History No unHoly Bible Study Introduction 1 1 unHoly Bible Study Introduction full 446fa1ed-f302-4aec-9e9d-81d48494d3a6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d8a9315 The first episode of the unHoly Bible Study Podcast! Evan and Scott share about their experience growing up in evangelical churches, why they started this podcast, and what listeners can expect from future episodes.

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]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2025 18:00:15 -0400 Evan Bever, Scott Smith Evan Bever, Scott Smith 4000 The first episode of the unHoly Bible Study Podcast! Evan and Scott share about their experience growing up in evangelical churches, why they started this podcast, and what listeners can expect from future episodes.

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