A Person with (Bible) Depth Q&R (LIVE) | Follow Podcast Episode 14

Here’s another stand-alone episode of the Follow Podcast coming out of the weekend teaching in our gathering at OneChurch.to on Sunday, August 18, 202. (you can watch the full teaching here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTSr1ZAWXxA), Pastor Jonathan joined Rachithaa for a conversation that included questions from those who were joining us live in our online chat room. Thanks to those who participated! Feel free to add your own questions for future episodes here: https://onechurch.to/followpodcast!

*Stuff We Mentioned* [or wished we did]
– “Becoming Me” – the related teaching series (https://onechurch.to/series/becoming-me/)
– “Gen Z Bible” – A fun modern paraphrase: (https://genz.bible/)
– “Lectio 365” – devotional bible app (https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/lectio-365/)
– “The Bible Project” – Podcast, explainer videos, classes and more (https://bibleproject.com/)
– Undesceptions with John Dickson – an investigative podcast from a biblical historian (https://undeceptions.com/podcast/)
– “N.T. Write” – theologian and author (https://ntwrightpage.com/)
– “Bible Recap” – resources to help you read the bible (https://www.thebiblerecap.com/start)
– “From God to Us – Norman Geisler” – book retracing how the bible was created (https://normangeisler.com/from-god-to-us/)

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The Follow Podcast is an honest and open conversation for anyone actively learning to live like Jesus.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:57 How were books chosen to go in the bible?
4:05 The difference between a theologian and a bible scholar
5:19 How do you handle tough parts of the bible?
7:08 How do you keep from getting bored with the bible?
8:57 How do we engage with gnostic gospels or the Apocrypha?
11:06 How do you grow out of “bible story” concepts?
13:05 Tips for reading through the lens of Jesus?
14:55 Do different translations introduce distortions to the text?
16:52 How do you respond to those who think KJV is the only translation?
18:14 Why do you use the Gen Z translation?
19:15 How do we respond to people who take the bible “literally?”
20:56 How do new translations ensure they don’t stray?
23:09 Are tattoos ok?
23:46 How do I read the bible – an ancient book – like it has value today?
25:36 How do you get the bible’s context without being subjective?
28:07 Another take on Enoch and Apocrypha?
29:25 Any tips to enjoy the bible again?
33:31 What about the Gospel of Thomas?
34:42 Outro