Podcast
The Bible Reset
Hosted by Institute for Bible Reading · EN
If the Bible is so important, why is it such a struggle to read? The truth is, many Christians have been inadvertently set up for failure with the Bible. We need to hit the 'reset' button. Glenn Paauw, Paul Caminiti, and Alex Goodwin from the Institute for Bible Reading host discussions that break down misguided assumptions about the Bible, offering fresh perspectives on reading and living it well.
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Rediscovering the Bible's Story w/ Alex Goodwin (The Bible Reset Pt. 3)
Nov 8, 202300:47:08Tap to summarizeIFBR co-founder and author of The Bible Reset, Alex Goodwin joins us for Part 3 of this series, exploring the grand narrative of Scripture and how we're invited to join that story in our time and place.Read Chapter 1 for free + links to order here: https://thebiblereset.com/If you've read The Bible Reset, please consider leaving a rating on Amazon or on Goodreads to help others find the book.A Dive into the 6-Act Drama of Scripture: https://instituteforbiblereading.org/episode-14-genesis-to-revelation-the-6-act-story-of-the-bible/
Transcribe →Rethinking our Bible Reading Practices w/ Alex Goodwin (The Bible Reset Pt. 2)
Nov 1, 202300:51:03Tap to summarizeIFBR co-founder and author of The Bible Reset, Alex Goodwin joins us for Part 2 of this series to discuss Bible engagement habits and practices that may need to be rethought.Read Chapter 1 for free + links to order here: https://thebiblereset.com/
Transcribe →Resetting the Bible's Format w/ Alex Goodwin (The Bible Reset Pt. 1)
Oct 25, 202300:54:36Tap to summarizeIFBR co-founder and author of The Bible Reset, Alex Goodwin joins us to talk about his new book in Part 1 of a three-part series.Read Chapter 1 for free + links to order here: https://thebiblereset.com/
Transcribe →The Choice We Need to Make (+ a big announcement)
Oct 19, 202200:47:46Tap to summarizeOn a Limb Productions: https://www.onalimbproductions.com/ "Destroyer of the Gods" by Larry Hurtado Find links to all podcast episodes here: https://instituteforbiblereading.org/podcast/
Transcribe →A Better Way to "Apply" Bible Stories
Oct 5, 202200:44:43Tap to summarizeAll too often, Bible stories such a David and Goliath, Joseph's adventures, and Daniel in the Lions Den are reduced to setups for a moral lesson or spiritual principle. The classic children's book "Sounder" models a better way. By constantly immersing ourselves in the Bible's stories, we come to see how those stories reverberate into our stories.Find links to all podcast episodes here: https://instituteforbiblereading.org/podcast/
Transcribe →Architecture, Poetry, and How the Bible Speaks to our Hearts
Sep 21, 202200:39:49Tap to summarizeAfter historical narrative, poetry is the most common form of literature in the Bible. The Bible's story is broad, but it is also incredibly deep. The craftsmanship of biblical poetry shows us that God wants to speak to our hearts, to help us feel, and to give us footholds to experience him more fully through all of the emotions of life.Find links to all podcast episodes here: https://instituteforbiblereading.org/podcast/
Transcribe →How the Bible Narrates History
Sep 7, 202200:54:21Tap to summarizeOur modern priorities of exactitude and just-the-facts reporting can lead us to come to the Bible's stories with a certain set of expectations. The authors of the Bible, however, had different agendas which are reflected in the ways they tell stories. By learning to read the Bible's narratives with careful eyes, we can uncover meaning and significance that has been hiding in plain sight all along.The Institute for Bible Reading is a nonprofit ministry. Support our work, including the production of The Bible Reset podcast, by joining ChangeMakers: https://instituteforbiblereading.org/changemakers/
Transcribe →Supercut: From Chapters and Verses to a Better Bible Reading Experience
Aug 24, 202200:44:54Tap to summarizeLots of people struggle to read the Bible, but few stop to question why our Scriptures look like a dictionary. Why are we expected to read something that looks so unreadable? The truth is, chapters and verses and the format of our Modern Bible are some of the most overlooked barriers in the push for better Bible literacy.In this episode, we cut and arranged clips from three of our earliest episodes into one episode exploring the massive impact of the Bible's physical format. We discuss the origin of chapters and verses and how they led to an avalanche of Bible "features" that hide the natural literature. Then we show how a different Bible format changes everything – a format that makes for an easier reading experience and displays the Bible's literature the way the authors first intended. Learn more about Immerse: The Reading Bible - https://www.immersebible.com/Comparison of poetry in 1-column vs. 2-column Bible: https://bit.ly/2FLzRUHListen to the full episodes:Episode 4: Chapters, Verses, and the Impact of the Modern BibleEpisode 5: How to Make a Reader's Bible w/ Christopher SmithEpisode 6: The Game-Changing Power of Reader's BiblesThe Institute for Bible Reading is a nonprofit ministry. Support our work, including the production of The Bible Reset podcast, by joining ChangeMakers: https://instituteforbiblereading.org/changemakers/
Transcribe →How Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes Work Together
Aug 10, 202200:41:03Tap to summarizeWhat does wisdom look like? Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job present three distinct perspectives on living well in God's world. Rather than offering a one-dimensional answer, they give us a conversation.The Institute for Bible Reading is a nonprofit ministry. Support our work, including the production of The Bible Reset podcast, by joining ChangeMakers: https://instituteforbiblereading.org/changemakers/
Transcribe →Demystifying the Book of Revelation
Jul 27, 202200:36:55Tap to summarizeIn our second episode on apocalyptic literature, we look at the book of Revelation. As the source of a lot of confusion (and a lot of bad modern 'prophecy') Revelation can feel like a strange ending to the biblical narrative. But a closer look at the ancient historical circumstances of the early church can help shed light on the wild imagery of John's apocalypse, bringing a message that's still relevant for followers of Jesus today.Some resources to get started on Revelation:Richard Bauckham - The Theology of the Book of RevelationGordon Fee - RevelationMichael Gorman - Reading Revelation ResponsiblyN. T. Wright - Revelation for EveryoneThe Institute for Bible Reading is a nonprofit ministry. Support our work, including the production of The Bible Reset podcast, by joining ChangeMakers: https://instituteforbiblereading.org/changemakers/
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