The Bible Top Ten Podcast: Recent Episodes
Fourth Presbyterian Church
A lively, informative, and occasionally funny podcast about the Bible through a rotating series of top ten lists.
On this episode, Rocky and Matt look back at the early days of the church, highlighting important figures beyond Paul and Peter who helped shape what Christianity would become.
On this episode, Rocky and Matt continue the post-Easter celebrations by looking at their top 10 post-resurrection appearances of Jesus in the Gospels.
On this episode, Rocky and Matt dig into the details of how the biblical text was passed down through the generations, covering their top 10 footnotes in the Bible.
On this episode, Rocky and Matt enter into Holy Week by covering their top 10 worst decisions in the Bible.
On this special episode, Rocky and Matt return to their ordination exams in an act of Lenten penitence, going head-to-head to see who has the most obscure biblical knowledge!
On this episode, Rocky and Matt look at the significance of ten different biblical numbers, ranging from 40 to 666 to... 10!
On this episode, Rocky and Matt mark Valentine's Day with a look at their top 10 loves in the Bible.
On this episode, Rocky and Matt kick off a new season with a look at their top 10 rulers in the Bible... with a few surprising choices along the way!
On this episode, Rocky and Matt wrap up the season by covering their top 10 places in the Bible.
On this episode, Rocky and Matt enter into the season of Advent by covering their top 10 prophets in the Bible.
On this episode, Rocky and Matt look ahead to Thanksgiving by stirring up some family drama, covering their top 10 sibling rivalries in the Bible.
On this episode, Rocky and Matt follow in the footsteps of Dante as they undertake their own journey through heaven and hell, as it's described in the biblical text.
In this episode, Rocky and Matt give special recognition to centuries of biblical foils, covering their top 10 antagonists in the Bible.
On this episode, "a harsh word stirs up anger" (Prov. 15:1) but that won't stop Rocky and Matt from going back and forth with their top 10 insults in the Bible
On this episode, Rocky and Matt sort through the murky history surrounding ten famous biblical relics - many of which are still in use today!
On this episode, Rocky and Matt kick off a brand new season with their first hour long episode - covering their Top 10 Epistles in the New Testament!
On this freewheeling episode, Rocky and Matt dive deep into the biblical text as they search for candidates for their top 10 biblical band names.
In this episode, Rocky and Matt return from a brief delay to fact check centuries of biblical misattribution... as best they can
On this episode, Rocky and Matt dig deep to uncover their top 10 passages you had no idea were in the Bible!
On this episode, Rocky and Matt are back - covering their top 10 most confusing passages in the Bible!
In this episode, Rocky and Matt wrap up the season by taking a look at 10 important differences between Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John's gospels.
In this episode, Rocky and Matt discuss ten important names to know from the world of biblical scholarship if you're looking to go deeper with your biblical study!
Join Rocky and Matt as they walk through their top 10 most unique books in the biblical text - covering some lesser travelled ground!
As the country holds its breath on Election Day, join Rocky and Matt as they walk through 10 of the most hopeful passages in the Bible.
On this frightening yet funny episode, Rocky and Matt name their top 10 worst bedtime stories (or passages) from the Bible.
In this episode, Rocky and Matt center their hearts and minds as they discuss their top 10 prayers in the Bible.
In this season opening episode, Rocky and Matt are back to debunk ten of the wildest biblical conspiracy theories out there.
For their final episode of the season, Rocky "returns" from Sabbatical to help Matt cover their top 10 cliffhangers in the Bible.
In this episode, Joe Morrow joins Matt to discuss their top 10 intercultural and interfaith encounters within the biblical text.
In this episode, Matt is joined by special guests Jo Wiersema (from Presbyterian Outlook) and Amy Pagliarella (Parish Associate for Caring Ministries) as they cover their Top 10 Children's Bibles!
In this episode, Matt is joined by fellow Associate Pastor Nanette Sawyer to cover their Top 10 Misunderstood Women in the Bible
As we all get ready for the season of Lent, Rocky and Matt are back with a new season - this time covering their top 10 conversions and transformations in the Bible.
In this episode, Rocky and Matt close out their fifth season by discussing their top 10 untold stories in the Bible -- with plenty of theories and speculation along the way!
In this episode, Rocky and Matt pay homage to this Advent time of waiting and anticipation by covering their top 10 longest waits in the biblical text.
In this episode, Rocky and Matt prepare for the coming Advent season by talking about 10 lesser known figures from the early chapters of Matthew and Luke.
In this episode, Rocky and Matt have sifted through all 150 Psalms to bring you their 10 favorites from the biblical text.
In this salacious episode, Rocky and Matt cover all the nitty gritty details of their top 10 scandals in the biblical text.
With gratitude to Women@Fourth for the special request, Rocky and Matt cover their top 10 women of the Bible, including a live intro!
In this history filled episode, Rocky and Matt cover ten distinct historical eras in the biblical text -- and more than a few references to Taylor Swift.
Rocky and Matt start off season 5 by covering their top 10 movie adaptations of the biblical text... with much debate surely to follow!
In their last episode of the season, Rocky and Matt fire off their top 10 hottest takes about the Bible.
In the penultimate episode of their fourth season, Rocky and Matt try to wrap their minds around their top 10 paradoxes in the Bible.
In this episode, Rocky and Matt celebrate the beauty of brevity as they cover their top 10 biblical one-liners.
On the heels of Jesus' resurrection, Rocky and Matt cover their top 10 miracles in the biblical text.
As we prepare to enter Holy Week, Rocky and Matt go deep on some of the lesser-known figures of this crucial season in our year.
In this episode, Rocky and Matt walk through 10 Hebrew and Greek words that are so rich our biblical translations can't quite fully capture them in English.
Leaning into the season of Lent, Rocky and Matt spend time contemplating their top 10 parables of Jesus.
Rocky and Matt kick off Season 4 with an unusual Valentine's Day episode -- covering their Top 10 Biblical Villains!
In the final episode of season 3, Rocky and Matt look forward to Christmas by discussing their top 10 favorite things about Jesus' birth in Matthew and Luke's Gospels.
In this episode, Rocky and Matt take a break from the season of Advent to walk through their top 10 (actually 14...) least read books in the Bible.
As the season of Advent nears, Rocky and Matt dive deep into the Christmas Story - highlighting 10 surprising details that don't actually appear in the biblical text!
In this episode, Rocky and Matt walk through 10 books that didn't quite make the cut for inclusion in the New Testament.
In their most ridiculous episode yet, Rocky and Matt dig deep into the genealogies to crown their Top 10 Worst Biblical Baby Names!
Marking the release of the updated edition of the NRSV this Fall, Rocky and Matt cover 10 noteworthy translations of the Bible and talk about what each are trying to accomplish.
In this episode, Rocky and Matt run through their top 10 leaders in the Bible - wrapping up with an all-too-predictable selection at #1.
Rocky and Matt are back for season 3, sharing their top 10 favorite fun facts about the Bible!
In this very special live episode, Rocky and Matt wrap up season 2 by covering their top 10 mysteries in the Bible!
In this episode, Rocky and Matt cover their top 10 most "Presbyterian" passages... while also trying to wrap their minds around what exactly that means!
In honor of Holy Week, Rocky and Matt walk through their Top 10 Bible Passages about Salvation, running through the Old and New Testaments.
In this episode, Rocky and Matt cover their first listener topic suggestion, discussing their Top 10 Unsung Heroes in the Bible.
In this freewheeling and utterly ridiculous episode, Rocky and Matt embrace the spirit of March Madness by discussing (and drafting) their Top 10 Biblical Basketball Players.
As the season of Lent is about to begin, Rocky and Matt lean into themes of repentance and transformation as they tackle their Top 10 Most Convicting Passages in the Bible.
Join Rocky and Matt as they go full circle from their initial episode -- covering their top ten most overrated passages in the Bible.
We're back for season 2! Join Rocky and Matt as they run through ten Bible verses they feel are misused, both at church and in the wider culture.
In part 2, Rocky and Matt move into the New Testament with a look at everything from Jesus’ birth to when the canon was finalized. Part 2 covers dates #5 through #1.
In this history-heavy episode, Rocky and Matt discuss ten important dates that can help us better understand the Bible’s historical context. Part 1 covers dates #10 through #6.
Rocky and Matt continue exploring their favorite unusual Bible passages. Word to the wise: don’t make fun of prophets! Part 2 covers passages #5 through #1.
Rocky and Matt share ten of their favorite unusual Bible passages and try to make sense of why they were included in the biblical text. Part 1 covers passages #10 through #6.
On the second part of this Advent-themed episode, Matt and Rocky continue their discussion of their top 10 Advent hymns - and the Bible verses behind some of this season's most beloved lyrics. Part 2 covers hymns #5 through #1.
On this spectacularly long-titled episode, Matt and Rocky welcome the Advent season with a discussion of their top 10 Advent hymns - and the Bible verses behind some of this season's most beloved lyrics. Part 1 covers hymns #10 through #6.
In our first ever episode, Rocky and Matt start by diving in to lesser known Bible passages (and Genesis 1 ), sharing ten of their personal favorites. Part 1 covers #10 through #6.
In part two of our inaugural episode, Rocky and Matt continue diving in to lesser known Bible passages - this time covering #5 through #1.