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I created this podcast – to attempt to retell some of my favourite Bible stories in a way that might help us to hear them as their first listeners would have done so. Such a retelling may not help us to know exactly what happened, but I hope it might help us to delve into those truths that they were trying to communicate.
Episodes
7 days ago
7 days ago
A special Halloween Episode! What do with do with the Gospel of Matthew's account of an apparent Zombie invasion of Jerusalem around the time of Jesus?
Based on Matthew 27:51-53.
Show notes and further reflections on the resurrection have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com.
Media in this Episode
The following audio was used for this media project:
"AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"The Escalation" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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And of course, I acknowledge a tribute to the amazing Thriller by Michael Jackson.
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Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
What was the super magical ingredient that Elisha added to the stew to make it delicious and not utterly toxic?
Based on 2 Kings 4:38-41.
Show notes (and an actual recipe!) have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com.
Media in this Episode
The following music was used for this media project:
"AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Mini Fairytales Theme" by Sascha Ende
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Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
There is a part of the story of the Book of Esther that we are not supposed to read (at least, not according to the Revised Common Lectionary). But maybe we do need to know this story -- the story of a massacre of the enemies of Esther and Mordecai. Here is that story together with some reflections on how and why it was told.
Based on Esther 7-9.
Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com.
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The following music was used for this media project:
"AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Mystery Bazaar" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Isaac and Rebekah head down to Gerar amid a famine and all kinds of hijinks (and a few plot holes) ensue in this third installment of a trilogy of stories.
Based on Genesis 26:1-16.
Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com.
Media in this Episode
The following music was used for this media project:
"AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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World in Motion by Sascha Ende (Filmmusic.io)
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Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
This is the tragic story of a half-Israelite half-Egyptian man who left Egypt with Moses' Exodus. It is told with added insight from the great Jewish Interpreter, Rashi (Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki).
Many people miss this important story because it is buried in the Book of Leviticus, which is not generally an easy read. Hear it now with some fresh insight!
Based on Leviticus 24:10-23 and Exodus 2:11-15.
Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com.
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The following music was used for this media project:
"AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Bar Performance 3 and 4 (Solo Cello & Piano) by Sascha Ende (Filmmusic.io)
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Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
This is the amazing multi-generational saga of two verses that don't quite belong in Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians and how they came to be there anyway.
Based on the contents of 1 Corinthians 14.
Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com.
Media in this Episode
The following music was used for this media project:
"AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Leaving Home" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
What does it mean when it says that God sent Nathan to David? What led him to confront the king in the way that he did?
Based on 2 Samuel 11:1-12:15.
Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com.
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The following music was used for this media project:
"AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Comfortable Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
This extra special episode is a discussion with the author, Jeanne Blasberg, about her new novel, Daughter of a Promise, which is based on a biblical story that should be familiar to my listeners.
For more about Ms. Blasberg and the book, go to my show notes at retellingthebible.wordpress.com.
Media in this Episode
The following music was used for this media project:
"AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Special thanks to Gabrielle McAndless who repaired my recording of the interview that had some transmission issues!
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Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Ahimaaz the son of Zadok really wants to be the one to take the news of victory to King David, but there seems to be one big problem! Perhaps this young man is not as bright as his status suggests.
Based on 2 Samuel 18:19-33.
Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com.
Media in this Episode
The following music was used for this media project:
"AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Hot Pursuit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Rynos Theme" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Sound effects by Zapsplat.com
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Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
A special extra episode!
I'm excited to share this series of stories about the young Michal, daughter of Saul, that was written by one of my listeners, Mat Meyer. Stick around afterwards to hear our discussion about the tales.
Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com.
Mat's website, which we discuss is at The Church of the Affirmation.
Media in this Episode
The following music was used for this media project:
"AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Gymnopedie by Sascha Ende
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Support Retelling the Bible
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