The Bible Unbranded

In this episode of The Bible Unbranded, the hosts share their own personal stories. From dry and lifeless times of reading to rich and connected understanding. Join us to hear more about our own personal stories and encouragement to start reading wherever you are in your own story.

In this episode of The Bible Unbranded, we discuss the integral role of culture in both the writing and the reading of the Bible. The Bible wasn't written in a cultural vaccuum, and we can't read it in one either. Two biblical scholars discuss the importance of identifying the cultural influences of the biblical authors and our own cultural influences as they affect us when we read the Bible. We can't dispense with culture, we have to account for it.

In this episode of The Bible Unbranded, we discuss the need to accept that there is room for various valid interpretations. We discuss the freedom this gives the reader while still acknowledging important interpretive boundaries. In this episode, we talk candidly about the necessity of changing your mind, owning your interpretive process, and maintaining intellectual honesty in your reading of Scripture. We also share how to engage respectfully and non-defensively with those who fundamentally disagree with us.

If the Bible is the Word of God, why is it written in a style that resembles secular literature? Because literary form communicates to people. The biblical authors deliberately used genre, structure, and literary style—from the construction of narratives and character development to the careful meter of poetry—not just to tell a story, but to convey profound theological messages. In this episode of The Bible Unbranded, we'll talk about literary features of the Bible and encourage you to read it like every other book.

In this episode of The Bible Unbranded, we talk about the one main message that we believe the whole Bible is communicating: God wants to be known by us. Two biblical scholars discuss why this is the most important message and how it changes our experience of reading the Bible.

In this episode of The Bible Unbranded, we talk about our commitment to God's authority in the Bible as well as our own uncertainty when reading it. If God is always true, does that mean that the Bible is always clear? Two biblical scholars discuss their own uncertainty.

In this episode of The Bible Unbranded, we talk about the role of people in writing the book we call The Bible. Two biblical scholars discuss the convergence of human authoriship and God's authority in the Bible and the ramifications for believing in both. 

For Christmas, we're giving you a gift before our January launch! Enjoy a timely message, "The Weary World Rejoices," rooted in Luke 1:5-23. Immediately following, the hosts engage in a candid discussion about the process of reading and unpacking that very passage. This special teaser episode shows you exactly how we blend insightful biblical content with thoughtful, nuanced analysis. Merry Christmas!