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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
Nov 26, 2025
Nov 26, 2025
25 min
The church is inside, praying for God to save someone important to them. Meanwhile, the answer to their prayers is outside, knocking on the door, and they don't want to let him in! What is the message in such an odd story for the church of that time? What about for the church today?
Based on Acts 12:6-17.
Shownotes 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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Music: Rooftop Solitude, produced by Sascha Ende
Link: https://ende.app/en/song/11994-rooftop-solitude
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Nov 12, 2025
Nov 12, 2025
39 min
A paralyzed man hears that Jesus is in nearby Capernaum, and he knows exactly how he is going to get into Jesus' presence!
Based on Mark 2:1-12.
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)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Music: Rooftop Solitude, produced by Sascha Ende
Link: https://ende.app/en/song/11994-rooftop-solitude
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Oct 29, 2025
Oct 29, 2025
31 min
Jesus told a parable. This is the story of the story that he told. It has been illuminated by one man's extraordinary life.
Based on Luke 14:12-24.
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)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Music: Podcast Music Vol. 7 [Emotional Piano], produced by Sascha Ende
Link: https://ende.app/en/song/13172-podcast-music-vol-7-emotional-piano
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Oct 15, 2025
Oct 15, 2025
45 min
Jehu drives like a maniac. But why? Perhaps the whole world will find out once a prophet stirs him up by pouring oil on his head.
Based on 2 Kings 9.
Show notes and some historical evidence about Jehu's story 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)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Music: Mainstream Music 2025 Vol. 9 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://ende.app/en/song/13263-mainstream-music-2025-vol-9
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Additional vocals by me!
Support Retelling the Bible
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Oct 1, 2025
Oct 1, 2025
26 min
A woman has ten coins. She loves them so much that she counts them every day. But one day the unthinkable happens!
Based on Luke 15:1-10.
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)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music: Ultimate Comedy Music Vol. 7 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://ende.app/en/song/13270-ultimate-comedy-music-vol-7
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Sound effects by me!
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Sep 17, 2025
Sep 17, 2025
35 min
The Bible says that, on two occasions, the sons of Abraham and the sons of Isaac came together to bury their fathers. Given all that had gone on in those families, what do you suppose was said at those funerals?
Based on Genesis 25:8-10 and Genesis 35:27-29.
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)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Music for Funeral Home - Part 11" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Sound effects by pixabay.
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Sep 3, 2025
Sep 3, 2025
40 min
In the days of King Ahab of Israel, Hiel of Bethel attempts to rebuild the city of Jericho with some dire consequences!
Based on 1 Kings 16:34.
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)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Battlefield 6 Streaming Music Vol. 33 [Sneaky Sniper] by Sascha Ende (Ende.app)
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Aug 20, 2025
Aug 20, 2025
34 min
Jezebel, Queen of Israel, has some strong ideas about how royal privilege and power should work in a kingdom. But her plans to obtain a property for her husband clash with local traditions.
Based on 1 Kings 21.
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)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Battlefield 6 Streaming Music Vol. 33 [Sneaky Sniper] by Sascha Ende (Ende.app)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Support Retelling the Bible
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Aug 6, 2025
Aug 6, 2025
29 min
The history of relations between Samaritans and Judeans meant that Hiel of Samaria's thoughts were troubled as he travelled down the Jericho road.
Based Luke 10:25-37.
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)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
All the Lines (Instrumental) by Sascha Ende (Ende.app)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Support Retelling the Bible
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Aug 4, 2025
Aug 4, 2025
1hr 4 min
Here is a special bonus discussion for my listeners who are interested.
W. Scott McAndless joins Micah, Ben, & Brandon Johnson from the Found in Translation Podcast and Liberation & Inclusion Translation (LIT) as we explore the first Passover on The Word In Black and Red Podcast.
Why does it seem like there are two separate agendas here? What are the distinct ways God is being perceived, and how does that allow us to approach the text with new eyes? And are we pro or anti angel of death? Find out some answers to these questions and more on this episode of The Word in Black and Red: The Leftist Bible Study Podcast.
Note: Explicit language.