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Bible Basics
Welcome! The Bible Basics Podcast is designed to make the Bible approachable and accessible for all, particularly those who are new to the faith or curious about the Bible. Each episode focuses on a specific topic, breaking it down into bite-sized chunks and offering foundational knowledge about the Bible's structure, types, writing, and storyline. The ultimate goal is to increase listeners' comfort level with the Bible and deepen their relationship with God through reading His Word.
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Episodes
125 episodes
A Seat at the Table: Exploring the Gospel of Luke
We explore Luke’s Gospel as a careful, compassionate portrait of Jesus—fully God, fully human—who brings salvation “today” and welcomes outsiders to the table. From certainty and song to meals, prayer, and the Spirit’s power, we trace why Luke ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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23:39
The Gospel of Mark: The Fast-Paced Story of Jesus
The Gospel of Mark offers a breathless, urgent account of Jesus' life that captures his identity as the Son of God and extends his invitation to follow him today.• Mark is the shortest gospel at 16 chapters—readable in about 90 minutes<...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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21:52
The Gospel of Matthew Explained: Jesus the King
Matthew's Gospel serves as a bridge connecting Old Testament promises to their fulfillment in Jesus Christ, deliberately placed first in the New Testament to show continuity in God's redemptive plan.• The word "gospel" means "good news"...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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24:31
The Gospels: A Four-Fold Portrait of Jesus Christ (Encore)
The Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John - form the foundation of Christian belief, each offering unique perspectives on Jesus Christ's life and teachings. These four complementary accounts provide a comprehensive portrait of Jesus as King, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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13:53
Rev Saundra Glenn on "The Silent Years: Bridging Malachi to Matthew"
The blank page between Malachi and Matthew represents 400 years of crucial history that set the stage for Jesus' arrival in what the Bible calls "the fullness of time." Reverend Sandra Glenn explains how this period, while called the "silent ye...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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39:54
Tribute to Allison Johnson & Encore Interview on Developing a Lifelong Bible Reading Habit
In this tribute episode, we honor Reverend Allison Johnson, a beloved friend and supporter of the podcast who recently passed away, by resharing a powerful interview about developing consistent Bible reading habits.• Augustine said the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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31:18
Unveiling the Intertestamental Period - Encore
Have you ever pondered on the 400-year-long silence between the Old and New Testaments? Where did the Pharisees and Sadducees suddenly spring from? Here's the chance to satiate your curiosity as we embark on a thrilling journey through the sand...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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12:48
Malachi: Final Book of the Old Testament
Malachi, the final prophet of the Old Testament, delivers a gentle but firm wake-up call to God's people who had fallen into spiritually empty routines. Though the temple was rebuilt and sacrifices resumed after exile, their hearts had drifted ...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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17:35
Zechariah Explained: Visions, Hope, and a Coming King
Zechariah brings a message of hope and encouragement to God's people who have returned from exile but fallen into discouragement and apathy while rebuilding the temple. Through eight vivid night visions and powerful prophecies about the coming ...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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22:28
Haggai: Put God First
The book of Haggai delivers a timely message about prioritizing God in the midst of life's rebuilding seasons. Through four precisely dated messages, this short prophetic book challenges us to realign our focus when we've let spiritual prioriti...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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21:46
Context Matters: Understanding Post-Exile Prophets
We explore the historical context of the final three prophets of the Old Testament—Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi—who spoke during the post-exile rebuilding period. Understanding when these prophets spoke and the conditions they addressed trans...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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12:26
Basics of Ezekiel: What to Watch For as You Read
Ezekiel delivered God's sobering message to exiles in Babylon: the exile wasn't just a temporary setback but divine judgment, yet even in judgment, God was already working toward restoration.• Ezekiel was a priest by training who receiv...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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25:36
Daniel’s Visions and Victory: Hope in Chapters 7–12
Daniel receives terrifying visions of future chaos and conflict, but through them comes God's reassuring message that He remains in control. These apocalyptic chapters reveal how God's sovereignty and eternal kingdom will ultimately prevail ove...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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18:46
A Beginner’s Guide to Apocalyptic Literature
We explore apocalyptic literature, one of the most misunderstood genres in the Bible that reminds us there's more happening than what we see, and God remains in charge even when life looks chaotic. This episode serves as preparation for our upc...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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Quiet Courage, Lasting Impact: Lessons from Daniel 1-6
Daniel's life demonstrates how to maintain faithful identity in a hostile environment without compromising core values, showcasing God's sovereignty over human kingdoms.• Daniel and three friends taken from Jerusalem to Babylon during e...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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22:36
When Home Is Lost: Understanding the Babylonian Exile
We explore the Babylonian exile—a pivotal moment when God's people were removed from Jerusalem and forced to live in Babylon for 70 years. This watershed event reshaped their faith and demonstrates how God works even through painful consequence...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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15:42
When God Seems Silent: The Message of Habakkuk
The book of Habakkuk captures an intimate conversation between a frustrated prophet and God during a time of national crisis, showing how deep faith emerges through honest questioning.• Habakkuk lived in Judah during a time of moral dec...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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20:32
Jeremiah Part 2: The Message, The Warnings, The Hope
Jeremiah's prophetic message reveals a God who refuses to give up on his people despite their persistent rebellion. Through vivid imagery and dramatic object lessons, God communicates both the seriousness of sin and the surprising depth of his ...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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15:12
Jeremiah Part 1: The Man, The Call, The Tears
Jeremiah served as God's prophet for over 50 years, faithfully delivering difficult messages despite facing mockery, threats, and imprisonment. His story reveals what it means to carry not just God's words but God's heartbreak, highlighting the...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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13:09
Where Is God When Leaders Fail? Zephaniah Has Answers
We explore the often-overlooked Book of Zephaniah, a royal prophet who delivered a final warning to Judah before exile, revealing that God's judgment ultimately leads to restoration and joy.• Zephaniah prophesied during King Josiah's re...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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14:08
Nahum: When God Says “Enough”
God doesn't ignore injustice—He sees it all and will ultimately act to make things right. Nahum's powerful prophecy about the fall of Nineveh shows us a God who is patient yet powerful, offering comfort to His people who were living under oppre...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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21:12
Micah’s Wake-Up Call (And Why We Still Need It)
God's message through the prophet Micah cuts through religious performance to reveal what truly matters: a heart that walks closely with Him. This powerful book unveils God's case against empty religion while offering profound hope in His mercy...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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18:35
Isaiah Part 3: Comfort, the Servant, and the World Made New
God's message in Isaiah dramatically shifts from judgment to hope, offering comfort to people headed for exile and pointing to the coming Messiah who will restore all things.• Chapters 40-66 of Isaiah are filled with promises of restora...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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24:04
Isaiah Part 2 (Ch. 1–39): Judgment, Hope & the Promise of a Savior
Jacqui Adewole breaks down the first 39 chapters of Isaiah, revealing how this ancient prophetic book delivers powerful messages of judgment, mercy, and hope that still speak to us today.• Setting the historical scene of 8th century BC ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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23:05
Jesus Fulfilled It All: The Prophetic Story of Easter
The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus were foretold centuries before they happened through prophetic scriptures found throughout the Old Testament. • The prophet Isaiah described a suffering servant who would be pierced for ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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