The Bible Made Symbol: Recent Episodes

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Everyone wants to know what the Bible says about... well, everything! But you may be intimidated about where or how to start. Join Brandan in a sequential Bible study focused on breaking down scripture into symbols with modern application. Listen or read along for yourself every other week, beginning at the New Testament.

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Moving a stone with no hands, "eternal youth," and the symbolism of 5 brothers... Jesus raises Lazarus.

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How would you describe something never seen before? Nicodemus gets an unexpected answer to his question. Going backward is going forward.

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"Jesus' Triumphant Entry"

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Jesus meets Zacchaeus, a rich, tax collector... Part 1

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One son learns a lesson. Let's explore the other son's takeaway after not leaving. This is the parable of the "Prodigal Son"... part two.

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The trip up feels longer than the way back... This is the parable of the "Prodigal Son,"part one.

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Is naturally religious a thing? Who's your neighbor? And if only you knew... This is the parable of "The Good Samaritan." 

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The parable of "The Good Samaritan," part 1.

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Taking what appears to be only the necessary elements, Jesus raises a little girl. This is part 3 of "Jesus Heals In Response To Faith."

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Part one of "Jesus heals in response to faith"...

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"Jesus responds to healing by faith"... part 2.

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"Jesus heals in response to faith" Part 1

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The lesson of "walking on water." And thoughts on why most tend to sink... even the disciples.

Intro music: "Made A Way" - Trevor//Produced by Mike Brown

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Part two of "Jesus Walks On Water."

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Part one of "Jesus Walks On Water."

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..Did He really say go get the bread? Or did the Son of Man mean something entirely different? Were the apostles not the disciples? Brandan has an "ah-ha" moment.

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Actors may get applause, but a wise man gets abundance... How to pray? (outline included). Jesus' first lessons continued...

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How to handle being mocked for following Jesus, These are the Beatitudes. ... Jesus' first public address.  And don't confuse the "poor." 

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So what's the thing you've been given?  Peeling back the layers of adultery, and the answer to the "would you rather" posed in part 1 of episode 2.

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Jesus' first  course  syllabus has how many lessons? Join us for  episode 2, part 1 of the "Sermon on the Mount."

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Vague direction going and alternate route returning. Feeling lead to do something uncommon? Richest, Beauty and Eternity may be good sources of guidance...  Part two of "Wisemen Visit Jesus."

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"Where is the newborn King of the Jews?" We begin this series with "gut feeling" symbolisms,  baby Jesus, and king's ego. This is the Bible, made symbol(ic). Read along from the book of Matthew.

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Is the Bible really against dreads, twists and natural hair styles? Learn how to pray and how not to fast with this series conclusion of Jesus' first teachings.

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Fresh from temptation, the Son of Man delivers "The Beatitudes."  Go from what to where. Plus, why reading the fine print matters. It could change how you view the poor... 

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Three wisemen with gifts but no names?  Why figuring out where they're from unwrapped a different meaning to the gum-resin and coins meant for baby Jesus.

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