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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
Sep 16, 2020
Sep 16, 2020
26 min
The story of the Battle of the Sea of Reeds, one of the Bible's most epic tales. But there is not just one story of the battle in the Bible, this is a version of the story that is there, but has often been neglected.
Aug 26, 2020
Aug 26, 2020
29 min
Two women go to King Solomon to seek his help with a very real problem. Solomon decides that he will solve the problem that he wants to solve. Based on 1 Kings 3:16-28.
Aug 12, 2020
Aug 12, 2020
26 min
The story of Ehud, the Benjaminite, and his assassination of King Eglon of Moab. A story for all lefties and those who are into gory details and bathroom humour!
Jul 29, 2020
Jul 29, 2020
25 min
Uriah the Prophet flees for his life after speaking an unpopular message. Elnathan is sent to hunt him down all the way in Egypt. Based on Jeremiah 26.
Jul 15, 2020
Jul 15, 2020
22 min
Every story can be told from a different point of view. This episode asks how the Edomites might have told the story of Jacob and Esau.
Jun 24, 2020
Jun 24, 2020
25 min
Abraham is very distressed at the systemic injustices and disadvantages being faced by his slave, Hagar, and her son (who also happens to be his son). Poor Abraham!
Jun 3, 2020
May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020
33 min
Josiah is the great hero and the best king, according to the Book of Kings. So why did he die in such an anticlimactic way? Here is his story.
May 6, 2020
May 6, 2020
21 min
The Good Shepherd discourse is a well-loved scripture passage. I just hear it a little bit different under the present circumstances.
Apr 29, 2020
Apr 29, 2020
26 min
The shocking story of Cozbi, the biblical princess you have never heard of!