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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
Dec 25, 2024
Dec 25, 2024
20 min
When Herod called in the chief priests and scribe to tell him where the Messiah was to be born, did you ever wonder if we could know who showed up? Because we can and there is quite a story there!
Based on Matthew 2:1-18.
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/
"Atomic" by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/119-atomic
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Support Retelling the Bible
If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!
Dec 11, 2024
Dec 11, 2024
28 min
When Luke starts his Gospel by writing "In the Days of King Herod," is he setting the date for Jesus' birth? No, he is doing much more than that. He's telling a story. This is that story.
Based on Luke 1:5-25.
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/
"Story of a Rose" by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/12690-story-of-a-rose
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
(Note: the above song was misidentified in the episode.)
Support Retelling the Bible
If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!
Dec 2, 2024
Dec 2, 2024
55 min
In this special extra episode, John Borthwick of the Ministry Forum interviews W. Scott about his life journey and why he does this podcast.
Nov 27, 2024
Nov 27, 2024
25 min
When a family goes up to Shiloh to sacrifice, all of the dysfunction and animosity simmering under the surface comes out as they sit down to eat their meal.
Based on 1 Samuel 1.
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/
"Stranded" by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/10375-stranded
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
(Note: the above song was misidentified in the episode.)
Support Retelling the Bible
If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!
Nov 13, 2024
Nov 13, 2024
33 min
Two very forgettable characters in the Book of Ruth have rather odd names. And their story has a lot to teach us about what is going on in the world today!
Based on Ruth 1:1-18.
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/
"Stranded" by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/10375-stranded
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Support Retelling the Bible
If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!
Oct 30, 2024
Oct 30, 2024
28 min
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)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"The Escalation" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
And of course, I acknowledge a tribute to the amazing Thriller by Michael Jackson.
Support Retelling the Bible
If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!
Oct 16, 2024
Oct 16, 2024
25 min
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)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Mini Fairytales Theme" by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12335-battlefield-heroes
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Support Retelling the Bible
If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!
Oct 2, 2024
Oct 2, 2024
28 min
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.
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/
"Mystery Bazaar" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Sep 18, 2024
Sep 18, 2024
36 min
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)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
World in Motion by Sascha Ende (Filmmusic.io)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Support Retelling the Bible
If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!
Sep 4, 2024
Sep 4, 2024
28 min
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.
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/
Bar Performance 3 and 4 (Solo Cello & Piano) by Sascha Ende (Filmmusic.io)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Support Retelling the Bible
If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!