Scripture Read Badly: Recent Episodes
Jeremy and Ryan
Two grown up pastor's kids read through the stories of the Bible, attempting to avoid heresy and generally having a good time.
Saul begins to resent David, after the young upstart starts one-upping him. People seem more inclined to follow David than the (now-denounced-by-God) king, so the king is super bitter about it. He even tries to kill him a couple times with a spear, but David somehow evades him. David is also becoming besties with Saul’s … Continue reading 94: Saul HATES David (1 Samuel 18)
It’s the story of an underdog…who gets hit in the head with a rock, then decapitated. That’s right- the flannel-graph lied to us! What exactly went down in the valley that fateful day? In all honesty, I reckon VeggieTales wasn’t too far off by saying, “With God’s help, little guys can do big things too.” … Continue reading 93: David Kills Goliath (1 Samuel 17)
God reminds Samuel that Saul isn’t Israel’s rightful king, so he sends him out to meet Jesse and to anoint one of his sons as the next top dog. After passing over all of David’s older brothers, God chooses Dave, so Samuel pours oil on him. Dave also ends up playing the lyre for Saul … Continue reading 92: David, the Shepherd Boy (1 Samuel 16)
King Saul was a good king… for a little while. But what happens when he isn’t patient enough to wait for Samuel to offer sacrifices on his behalf? Is this the only thing he has done that has offended God? What is a dog-whisperer? For answers to all these questions and more, tune in! What … Continue reading 91: Saul Rejected as King (1 Samuel 15)
Jonathan and his armour-bearer make a daring attack from behind enemy lines, while Saul hastily swears vengeance on the enemy. This vow becomes complicated when Jonathan, who was not present to hear it, breaks it. Silly, silly Saul. What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know! Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly … Continue reading 90: Saul’s Rash Vow/Jonathan Eats Cursed Honeycomb (1 Samuel 14)
In this instalment, King Saul makes a pretty big blunder when he decides to proceed with offering sacrifices before Samuel arrives. Why is this a big deal? Tune in to find out! What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know! Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly Leave us … Continue reading 89: To Obey is Better than Sacrifice (1 Samuel 13)
Saul cuts up some oxen and mails rare steaks all over the country, then leads a very strong force against the Ammonites. They pursue and obliterate the enemy, and Saul looks like he’s actually done something good. His very first act as a king is to mobilise the military and defend his people. Good on … Continue reading 88: Saul’s First Victory (1 Samuel 11-12)
Ryan is sick, but he powered through like a little champ. Saul is introduced, as a tall, dark and handsome type, and he is consequently chosen as Israel’s first king (again, against God and Samuel’s better judgement). Also, God apparently caused some donkeys to disappear so Saul would meet Samuel and be filled with the … Continue reading 87: Saul Chosen as King (1 Samuel 9-10)
Sandwich artistry (and curation), Ebenezer stones, and Samuel is quickly disheartened as Israel wants to follow a man instead of their God. Come on, Israel! Get your act together! Did you know ‘We Wish You A Merry Christmas’ has a second- and third- verse? Figgy pudding. What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let … Continue reading 86: Samuel Judges Israel, But Israel Wants a King (1 Samuel 7-8)
Israel carries the ark of the covenant into battle under the false assumption that they will win if it is present…only, they don’t inquire of God beforehand. What results is a military defeat of catastrophic proportions, and the capture of the ark! Bad stuff all around. What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let … Continue reading 85: Israel’s Catastrophic Defeat (1 Samuel 4-6)
Hannah makes Samuel “little robes”, Eli’s sons absolutely suck at being humble, faithful priests, and poor Eli gets stuck with it all. Samuel gets called by God to become a lifelong servant. When the Bible says that Eli’s eyesight had grown dim, did that mean he had cataracts? What do you think? Did we miss … Continue reading 84: Eli’s Awful Sons (1 Samuel 2b-3)
Hannah was barren, like many other mothers of significant biblical figures up to this point, but that didn’t stop her from believing that God would grant her a son. That son, Samuel, would go on to be the final judge of Israel and anoint the first two kings of Israel. Her willingness to give back … Continue reading 83: Hannah’s Humility (1 Samuel 1-2a)
We’ve been quiet for a while. Why? In short: Christmas. Also, Ryan made a new logo. What do you think of it? What are you looking forward to this year with SRB? Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Join our Patreon community to support the program … Continue reading 82: Interlude (We’re Back!)
In this second in-between-books episode, we discuss how to disciple as Jesus intended, versus how we have – or have not – ourselves been mentored. Are small groups the way to go? Is one-on-one discipleship more appropriate? How do you approach someone you would like to mentor? How do you approach someone by whom you … Continue reading 81: Biblical Discipleship
What if more of the Bible was an allegory than we’ve been led to believe? What if none of it is? Is the life, death and resurrection of Jesus the only non-negotiable? What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know! Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly Leave us … Continue reading 80: The Whole Bible Is An Allegory (Controversial Theology)
Was Samson a failure as a judge? Did his actions reflect his appointment by God over Israel? Was Delilah his wife? Was she evil? What was with Samson and Philistine girls? Was he strong all the time, or did strength rush upon him with the Holy Spirit? We finish out the book of Judges with … Continue reading 79: Samson Brings Down The House (Judges 15-16)
The promised son to a couple of Danites grows up to be a bit of a thug (a holy thug…sometimes). Turns out he has a bit of a thing for foreign women, riddles and murder. What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know! Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly … Continue reading 78: Samson, Master of Riddles (Judges 13-14)
We all roughly know the story of Gideon and his 300 men, but did you know Gideon didn’t finish his life like a judge was supposed to? He had heaps of kids and thought of himself as a king. One of his 70 (yes, SEVENTY) sons, Abimelech, was a total tool-bag. He thought he would … Continue reading 77: Abimelech, Gideon’s Worst Son (Judges 9-10)
After a lengthy cliff-hanger, we resume the tale of Gideon, a nobody who God chooses to be judge over all Israel. Do you know how Gideon’s story ends? It may not be as you may suspect. Tune in to hear us talk about being sore losers and sore winners. What do you think? Did we … Continue reading 76: Gideon’s 300 (Judges 7-8)
Gideon was a pretty insignificant person when God called him a “mighty man”. Not only that, but he also required a lot of reassurance that God wasn’t playing a trick on him. We discuss if his “making sure” was really putting God to the test (a sin), or if God used it to weed out … Continue reading 75: Gideon Lays a Fleece (Gideon 6-7a)
We discuss why it was significant that God raised up a female judge during a cultural patriarchy. Also, this story features one of the gnarliest deaths recorded in the Bible. Let’s just say someone wasn’t a happy camper… What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know! Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly … Continue reading 74: Deborah, the Female Judge (Judges 4-5)
We’re all familiar with this story. A left-handed man stabs a fat king until the sword disappears in his rolls. What did this mean for Israel? Who was Ehud? Why was being left-handed significant? What can we learn from this story? Was anyone else described as “obese” in the Bible? All these questions and more … Continue reading 73: Ehud, the Left-handed Assassin (Judges 3)
We interrupt this jaunt in Judges to bring you the story of a widow from a neighbouring nation; a woman who makes quite an impact on events moving forward. Not to spoil anything, but her story intersects with that of another significant female figure which we covered in the last book. We follow the tale … Continue reading 72: Ruth and Naomi (Ruth 1-4)
The tribe of Benjamin chuck a Sodom and Gomorrah and do something terrible, only this time there aren’t angels to interfere and strike everyone with blindness. THEN, they act all defensive when the other tribes get upset. THEN, they go to war against the rest of the country. THEN heaps of people die. Such a … Continue reading 71: Israel’s First Civil War (Judges 20-21)
During the time of Othniel, the first Judge, Israel is in a pretty bad spot. This story follows a Levite and his concubine as they are left to their own devices. What results is a pretty gruesome sign being mailed to each of the tribes of Israel. In this episode, Jeremy and Ryan get confused … Continue reading 70: A Levite’s Concubine Cut Into Pieces (Judges 19)
Israel is beginning to spiral out of control following the death of Joshua. They’ve taken Jerusalem, but then they are oppressed by Cushion Man and his forces for a number of years. Who will God rise up to deliver the people? None other than Caleb’s nephew/son-in-law (don’t think about it), Othniel! What do you think? … Continue reading 69: Othniel, the First Judge (Judges 1-3a)
Lithuanian language tricks, a guy gets a personal priest and worships idols, which get stolen by other Israelites and worshiped elsewhere. How the people have fallen! We lay the ground work before we talk about the first judge. What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know! Ryan later finds out that Dan … Continue reading 68: Micah’s Household Idols (Judges 17-18, 1)
We begin our look at this juicy book by talking about how it was compiled in order of depravity, not chronology. We also talk about how sock wrestling could be made more interesting…. What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know! Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly Leave … Continue reading 67: Intro to Judges (Judges 1)
Another book has come and gone. This time, we discuss tribal land allotments, roasts, deal with a couple internet issues, hear about how Jeremy and Ryan met, conclude our thoughts on Joshua and the conquest of Canaan, ask some dumb questions and undoubtedly get a bunch of things wrong. Jeremy’s blog: donteattrash.com Ryan’s blog: anotherunnecessaryblog.wordpress.com … Continue reading 66: Joshua Wrap-Up (Joshua 20-24)
We discuss the morality of Israel slaughtering whole towns, and whether “the God of the New Testament” was really behind it. We also talk about inheritance again, and how to dress when the weather starts changing. Do you agree or disagree with anything we said in this episode? We would love to hear from you! … Continue reading 65: Was the Conquest of Canaan Justified? (Joshua 11-19)
Achan’s dumb sin has been done away with, so God is able to deliver Ai into the hands of the Israelites. Joshua yells at the sun and it doesn’t set. Was this the summer solstice, or something else? Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Join our … Continue reading 64: The Day the Sun Stood Still (Joshua 9-10)
Dodgeball. Also, how one guy disobeying the instructions given by God led to the death of many, including himself and his family. Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Join our Patreon community to support the program and get a bonus episode every couple of weeks: http://www.patreon.com/scripturereadbadly
Dated meme culture, creepy old cartoons, plenty of VeggieTales, Jesus as the “Commander of the Armies of the Lord”, the structure of the city of Jericho, vuvuzelas, and God leading Israel to a ridiculous victory. Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Join our Patreon community to … Continue reading 62: The Destruction of Jericho (Joshua 6)
After many, many years in a foreign land and wandering around the wilderness, Israel finally enter Canaan and set about claiming their inheritance. God does a miracle, people hear of it and are afraid, and so on. Contact us! Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Join … Continue reading 61: Entering the Promised Land! (Joshua 3-5)
Car chases, Assassin’s Creed, prostitutes, espionage, and coveralls. Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Join our Patreon community to support the program and get a bonus episode every couple of weeks: http://www.patreon.com/scripturereadbadly
Season Three is here! We recap 40 years in the wilderness, discuss who Joshua was, and how it would have felt to be commissioned by Yahweh himself. We also have a short appearance from our very first guest! Join our Patreon community to support the program and get a bonus episode every so often: http://www.patreon.com/scripturereadbadly … Continue reading 59: Be Strong and Courageous (Joshua 1)
Jeremy had a conversation with someone that got him thinking; Ryan read something in the Bible that got him thinking. As a single guy and a newlywed, how much can we actually say about divorce? As a treat, this episode is available on Facebook as a video! How many times does Jeremy change clothes during it? … Continue reading BONUS: Contentious Topics: Marriage & Divorce
As we stated in episode 57, Deuteronomy is basically Moses’s speech at the end of his life, so we didn’t feel like we needed to hang out there too long! Moe dies on the mountain and Joshua takes over. Who wrote the last chapter of Deuteronomy if Moses supposedly wrote the whole Torah? What is … Continue reading 58: Torah Wrap-Up (Deuteronomy 28-34)
Ever wondered what the last book of the Torah is all about? Tune in to find out some of the answers! Join our Patreon community to support the program and get a bonus episode every so often: http://www.patreon.com/scripturereadbadly Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
A few of the tribes decide to cash in their inheritance before crossing the Jordan, and we talk about what that means in the long run. Also, a shout out to everyone named Joseph! And we finish the fourth of five books in the Torah! Join our Patreon community to support the program and get … Continue reading 56: Falling Short of the Promise (Numbers 32-36)
God (allegedly) sanctions bullying, Ryan avoids a low-hanging pun, Israel yokes themselves to other gods, Jeremy reminisces about writing controversial hardcore song lyrics, the last of the old generation die (except Moses), Trogdor, women get an inheritance (under specific circumstances) and people get killed…again. Join our Patreon community to support the program and get a … Continue reading 55: Women Get An Inheritance (But Only Some) and a Priest Stabs People (Numbers 25-31)
What are “fiery serpents”? There’s a cool foreshadowing of the Cross, a king hires a dude to curse Israel, but he can’t help but speak blessings! What a crazy time. Oh, and a donkey speaks. No biggie. Join our Patreon community to support the program and get a bonus episode every so often: http://www.patreon.com/scripturereadbadly Leave … Continue reading 54: Balaam’s Talking Donkey (Numbers 21-24)
Miriam dies, Edom refuses to let Israel walk through his lawn, and Aaron likewise kicks the bucket. Also this episode: everyone’s favourite segment, “Tell Us What This Chapter Is About In Less Than Five Seconds”, Dwayne Johnson, Nicholas Sparks and a few dodgy audio issues. Join our Patreon community to support the program and get … Continue reading 53: Moses Strikes The Rock (Numbers 20)
We try out a new segment, we discuss playing Pick-Up Sticks, and we also cover the rebellion of Korah. Does God just kill people willy-nilly? The earth swallows some lads and we try to decipher the meaning behind the story. Also, Aaron’s staff buds and produces ripe almonds. Join our Patreon community to support the … Continue reading 52: People Killed For Picking Up Sticks? (Numbers 15-17)
Moses sends out a dozen blokes, most of whom convince an entire generation of Israelites that they’re grasshoppers in comparison to the inhabitants of Canaan. How big was that bunch of grapes? Why was the nation so against setting out to conquer the Promised Land right away? What were they planning on making out of … Continue reading 51: Spies, Giants and Grapes (Numbers 13-14)
The Israelites go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah; obscure Narnia quotes; Keith Green references; renaming brothers-in-law “Hobab”; Israel insists on quarrelling and making a fuss. Silly Israel. Join our Patreon community to support the program and get a bonus episode every so often: http://www.patreon.com/scripturereadbadly Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: … Continue reading 50: Quail and Quarrelling (Numbers 10b-12)
Ryan and Jeremy get bogged down talking about “strong drinks” for a while, they discuss the origins of hipsters, the “Nazarite vowel”, and Ryan bemoans not being able to grow a beard…yet! Join our Patreon community to support the program and get a bonus episode every so often: http://www.patreon.com/scripturereadbadly Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: … Continue reading 49: The Nazarite Vow (Numbers 6-7)
Israel is in the wilderness. We list numbers of things in Numbers, Jeremy coins the expression “at a punch”, we give an overview of Numbers, talk about the author, context, etc., etc., etc. Also, the real debut of the bass guitar. Like the show? Consider leaving us an awesome review on iTunes! Join our Patreon … Continue reading 48: So Many Numbers! (Numbers 1-2)
We wrap up Leviticus by talking about the Sabbath year and the year of Jubilee. We discuss how that could work today, and how to not go about it. We also talk about nicknames and how people insist on calling Ryan “Luke”, even if they haven’t met him before. Weird. Join our Patreon community to … Continue reading 47: The year of Jubilee! (Leviticus 20-27)
Vampires outlawed, but aliens welcomed. Laws given regarding sanitation. What does “uncovering nakedness” mean? What does “love your neighbour as yourself” mean? Join our Patreon community to support the program: http://www.patreon.com/scripturereadbadly Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
What is atonement? Why is it important? Is God so full of wrath that we need to have a substitute? Did Jesus’ sacrifice cause God to turn his back on himself? Is this the most important part of this book? Questions, questions, questions. Join our Patreon community to support the program and get another podcast: … Continue reading 45: Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16)
What’s the deal with unclean animals? What the heck is a hoopoe? Why can’t we eat it? We read all about what God says is off limits and what is okay. This is a fun one, best enjoyed with internet access so you can look up the weird animals we don’t know. Join our Patreon … Continue reading 44: Unclean Stuff (Leviticus 11-15)
God definitively states that “Throw another shrimp on the barbie” is a sinful saying, the original PKs get killed for offering up “strange fire”, but hey… they were probably in their fifties, so at least they got to live their lives. We also have a new Patreon supporter! Join our Patreon community to support the … Continue reading 43: The Smiting of Aaron’s Sons (Leviticus 8-10)
Time travel is possible, and we prove it within the first minute of the episode. Moses is instructed about a bunch of sacrifices that we don’t really focus on, but we draw parallels between those laws and Paul’s command to offer our bodies as living sacrifices. Something different, but hopefully thought-provoking. Join our Patreon community … Continue reading 42: Levitical/Living Sacrifices (Leviticus 1-7 & Romans 12)
We sum up the final five chapters of Exodus, discussing the tabernacle, the Law, God appearing on the mountain, the Israelites in the desert; you know, the typical Exodus stuff. We have fun with this one, summing up the book that has been our home for the past season. See you in Leviticus! Join our … Continue reading 41: Season Finale (Exodus 35-40)
We fumble our way through understanding when exactly in the Bible Moses sees the back of God, we discuss covenant renewal and why God did it so much, and we also discuss the implications of Moses having to wear a veil. Very happy to make it to our 40th episode! Join our Patreon community to … Continue reading 40: Moses Has A Shiny Face (Exodus 34)
In this first patrons-only episode, Ryan and Jeremy discuss whether there may have been any non-God-fearing Jews at the time of the Exodus, what may have caused that, and how they could possibly go on not revering God when he delivered them in such an incredible way. Also, we don’t have theme music for the … Continue reading BONUS: Scripture Disgust 1: Cultural Jews in Exodus
Yahweh tells his people to clear out and head to a very sticky place. We discuss the significance of “milk and honey”, talk about why God told them to leave, and what they are supposed to do next. Also, we’ve discovered the foundation verse for Marvel Comics’ Avengers series. Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com … Continue reading 39: Leaving Sinai (Exodus 33)
Israel is pretty quick to go back on their faith in Yahweh, even after all they went through. I mean, come on- Moses was only gone without warning for a month and a half! Aaron comes up with the worst cover story ever, Moses gets angry, and people get slaughtered. Typical Exodus. Leave us a … Continue reading 38: The Golden Calf (Exodus 32)
Slavery, kidnapping, butt henna, and various other laws. The good times roll as we leaf through 10 chapters. Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
We tackle the rest of the Big 10, and we also go off on plenty of tangents. What did you think of this episode? Got anything to add? Post it as a comment, email us or leave us a voicemail! To leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: … Continue reading 36: The Ten Commandments [Part 2] (Exodus 20b)
How do you pronounce “commandments”? Jeremy and Ryan say it differently to each other. Also, the first 4 or 5 commandments are broken down, discussing implications, insinuations, institutions and idiotic interpretations of each. What do you think? eave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
Israel camps out at a hill in the wilderness. There’s a big storm on the mountain, and Moses has business to attend to on behalf of the people. Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
Moses plays Judge Judy for 2.5 million people, so his father-in-law, who was quite possibly younger than him, gave him a metaphorical slap in the face. Good on ya, Jethro. Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
More complaining in the wilderness, thirst quenched yet again, a big war at Rephidim, and Moses loses all circulation in his arms. Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
A spontaneous musical number with a tambourine breakdown, falling flakes of gluten, and everyone leaves the pool. Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
A biblical case for non-violence, the Human Torch, scared Israelites, walls of water, dead Egyptians. Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
The origins of Taco Tuesday, the plundering of Egypt, the ruins of Egypt, the deliverance of Yahweh. Sit back and rejoice! Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
What was the Passover all about? Had people eaten lamb before that night? Why was it so important to not use leaven? What did the “Angel of Death” look like? Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
On this episode, Ryan and Jeremy are a bit relaxed about staying on topic, so the conversation is a bit of a roller coaster. Also, Scripture is read badly multiple times. Buckle up for a fun episode! Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
How intense were the plagues? Why did Pharaoh keep refusing Moses’ demands? Were the Israelites affected by any of the plagues? What Egyptian gods were these plagues supposedly opposing? Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
How would you have reacted if a murderous outcast returned to your city and claimed to be sent by God to free your people from slavery? How would you respond if God spoke to you and restated his promises, promising impending doom on the nation in which you stood? Story Time returns, and so does … Continue reading 25: Moses Before the Elders (Exodus 5-6)
Why did God ask Moses what was in his hand? Were the “staffs” of the Egyptians just rigid snakes? Did Aaron perform the signs, or was it Moses? These questions attempted, and more, in this episode. Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
Was Moses despised by both Israelites and Egyptians alike? What was his father-in-law’s actual name? Was it night or day when the burning bush appeared to him? What did the burning bush actually look like? Story Time again, this time far less morbid. Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: … Continue reading 23: Moses Flees Egypt and the Burning Bush (Exodus 2b-3)
Did the Hebrews build the pyramids? What was Moses’ first language? How old was Pharaoh’s daughter? Also introducing a new segment: Story Time. Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
Welcome back to Scripture Read Badly! In this episode we set the stage for the historical (mythical?) spectacular that is the Exodus story. Hear us speculate about the validity of the account, the importance of its validity, and how Jeremy has committed the ultimate PK faux pas. Here’s to a wonderful season! Leave us a … Continue reading 21: Introduction to Exodus
It’s that time of the year, and with Christmas cheer, Jeremy and Ryan have an episode for all to hear. Sit back and rejoice as Jeremy and Ryan discuss their Christmas experiences throughout their lives. Ryan also makes a bold prediction about the “end of Christmas as a Christian holiday”. Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com … Continue reading BONUS: 20: Christmas Read Badly
For some reason, we decided to watch a movie and discuss it through the lens of Scripture. So here’s our review of the ins and outs of Good Will Hunting (1997). Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
“Live” on video again; more beard scratches, Lucifer as part of the Trinity, Jeremy literally acts as Devil’s Advocate, the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs was Lucifer and the fallen angels, and both of us decide against a traditional view of hell. View this video on our Facebook. See you soon! Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: … Continue reading 18: Controversial Theology 2: The Quadrinity and Hell
“Live” on video; beard scratches, differing views of how to read scripture, The Shack, allegories; black, white and grey. Is God a woman? Also, we leave you with the promise of a second “Contro Theo” episode, with potentially more controversial content. View this video on our Facebook. Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb … Continue reading 17: Controversial Theology 1: Interpreting The Bible
You hear what we thought about our first major season of the podcast: our highlights, lowlights and midtones. We had a blast. Did you? Also, tune in next week for a very special video event: Controversial Theology (which Ryan keeps trying to shorten to “Contro Theo”). It’s going to be awesome. Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com … Continue reading 16: Genesis Wrap-Up
Judah and his sons do some weird stuff; Potiphar’s wife does some weird stuff; Joseph dabbles in morbid humour; Egypt is saved; family reunions and blessings; we conclude Genesis. Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
Jacob is reunited with Esau, and it’s beautiful; the second mass circumcision; Joseph has a coat with long sleeves; and Skype delay. Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
Jacob weeps at the sight of his cousin, who he marries 7 years later; he gets swindled into working for his uncle for 20 years, his uncle cuts him a deal, but gets bested by a very patient Jacob; and his uncle accuses him of treachery. Typical family stuff. Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly … Continue reading 13: Jacob Gets Married…Twice (Genesis 28-30)
Abraham’s servant gives God instructions, Rebekah waters camels, twins are born, and one of them grows up to become a hairy, red Wookiee. Birthrights and all that jazz. Leave us a voicemail! – http://voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com or Scripture Read Badly on Skype. Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
The birth of Isaac, “wenis circumcision”, Ishmael being a twelvie, the expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael, worship being directly connected to sacrifice, Nahor’s many, many children, the death of Sarah, and Abraham’s putting a deposit on the land of Canaan. Leave us a voicemail! You can do so by going to http://voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com and voice-calling us … Continue reading 11: Isaac’s Early Life (Genesis 21-23)
Who were the three guys that appeared to Abraham? What was the real “sin of Sodom”? How many people got out before God destroyed the cities? What does “pillar of salt” mean? Jeremy and Ryan discuss theories and opinions surrounding this bizarre story. Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
How many stars are there? What was with the fire pot and the flaming torch? What did God mean that the iniquity of the Amorites was “not yet complete”? Why was circumcision such a big deal? Why did Abram’s name have to change? We follow the story of our hero Abram as he makes covenants … Continue reading 9: Abram Promised A Son (Genesis 15-17)
Why did God choose Abram? When Abram said Sarai was his sister, was it his idea, or God’s? How many descendants has Abram had? Did you know he led an army of 318 people and defeated an alliance of kingdoms when he was in his 70s? Do you have any crazy stories of interacting with … Continue reading 8: Abram’s Call (Genesis 12-14)
How tall was the Tower of Babel? Who built it- everyone in the “whole earth”, or just those who lived on the plane? What would it have been like to suddenly speak a different language to someone? Jeremy and Ryan discuss this bizarre story that shows the creation of a multicultural world. Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: … Continue reading 7: The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11)
Why were Job’s mates so stubborn and dumb? How can you grieve with someone for an entire week, only to insist that they deserve worse? What are the behemoth and leviathan? Why did Jeremy not really speak until minute 27? This is part two of two of our “Jobcast”, in which we attempt to make … Continue reading 6: Job Pt. 2 (Job 4-42)
Was Job before or after Babel? Who was he? What was with the “council” that God held with the “sons of God”? Did God destroy Job’s stuff, or was it Satan? Did you know the shortest verse in the Bible is actually in Job? Here’s part one of two of our “Jobcast”. Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: … Continue reading 5: Job Pt. 1 (Job 1-3)
Were Shem, Ham and Japheth triplets? What the heck was up with that Noah movie? Was the entire planet flooded, or just as far as humanity had spread? What do apes eat when there’s no more bananas? Jeremy and Ryan were together in person for this episode and several that follow, and Jeremy was fighting … Continue reading 4: Noah (Genesis 6-9)
Was Cain the first human-born son? Who did he marry? Is sheep-cheese a thing? We ask (and attempt to answer) these questions and more on this episode! Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: @scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly
Was the “serpent” a figment of Adam and Eve’s imaginations? Was it a flying snake? Why couldn’t Adam and Eve detect a lie when they heard it? What “skin” did God make their clothes out of? These questions and more are answered on this episode (more or less). Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: … Continue reading 2: The Fall of Man (Genesis 3)
Welcome to Scripture Read Badly! In this episode, Jeremy and Ryan talk through the first two chapters of the Bible, talking about if God created everything in 6 24-hour periods, how long Adam was asleep while God took his rib to make Eve, and ask a bunch of (dumb?) questions. Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: … Continue reading 1: Creation (Genesis 1-2)