Better Than Fiction Bible Podcast

(Genesis 15:1-5) What do you see when you look up at the stars? Flaming balls of gas burning billions of miles away? The Kings of the past? Nothing at all because of light pollution? Abram saw much more than that, thanks to the promises of God.

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(Genesis 15:1-6) Do you want to know who “Eliezer” is? He is all around, even now in this very room. I offer you a choice: You take the blue pill—the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more.

(Genesis 14:7-24)  It was the best of times, It was the worst of times. But this isn’t Dickens we’re talking about and the two cites in questions are far from London and France.  This week we discuss a character from the Bible that you might never have heard of, and which good reason because he’s barely in it.

(Genesis 14: 1-16) We got it all for you this week: Giants, Callbacks, Nathan’s Hebrew accent, and more than one Lord of the Rings reference. Come hear about Father Abraham’s crack commando unit rescue Lot and plunder even more stuff. Also, hear this story of the Promised Land the way Israel did (or should have).

(Genesis 13) Imagine being so wealthy that you had to separate from your family. That’s where Abram and Lot are right now. But like we say every week: “There is more, not less to this story”

(Genesis 12:10-20) Tell me if you’ve heard this one before. You know, the one about Egyptians, plagues, and Pharaoh letting God’s people go. No not that one, the other one. This week: Abram makes some questionable choices and plants seeds of unforeseen consequences.  

(Genesis 12:1-8) Welcome to a very special episode of the show, now featuring 100% less Matt. That's right, it's another two person episode and this week we are talking about land....exciting I know. But tune in anyway because it's like we always say: It's always more, not less.

Family Tree graph: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/746024993682358327/935237037525725265/unknown.png

(Genesis 11:27 – 12:3) ELECTION! There I said it. But it’s not a scary theological word, It’s an important concept we need to understand to help connect the dots of Abraham’s story. Also, it might used in a way you have never heard before. Strap in, this week: The White House, Chosen people, Matt’s Jokes, and The Princess Bride.  

What makes a person worthy to be chosen by God? Is it fate?, destiny?, election?, luck? Might be more (or less) to this some might think. This week we talk Jews, qualifications, dissertations, and schoolyard football.  

(Genesis 1-11) The slingshot is pulled back and ready to fire, the pieces have been laid out on the board, and the prelude to the greatest narrative is complete. But before all that, let’s take a moment to reflect on where we’ve been, and where we are going. Recaps, Covid, Yoda impressions, and new understandings on this week’s episode.  

We’ve come along way since Eden, but once again it’s time for humanity to leave and be changed forever. Join us on this wrap up of the City of Babel and get a look at what is to come. This week: Sons of God, Traitors, and the Death Star.

Pain, suffering, and misfortune: what does the heavenly counsel have to do with it? Today, we look at Job and his understanding of heavenly matter. When it comes to tough questions about God, you don’t have to know the answer, but don’t explain them away. This week: The Devil you know, Muppets, Publicists, and Peter Rabbit.

We all know who sits on the Throne, but who else is in the castle? We know God works through His divine Counsel, but how much self-governing power do they have and what are the ramifications of their actions? This week: Confessions, Prophecy, The Terminator, and Chocolate bunnies.

A hit job, made to look like an accident, an order made the very top. Is this a mafia movie? No, it’s from the Bible and from an unexpected source.

 (Deuteronomy 32) Do you believe in Guardian Angels? Turns out, a bunch of other people do too. And for good reason! We explore the idea of nations, gods and angels. This week: Sons of God, Little “g” gods, and ninja turtles.

(Deuteronomy 32:1-9) When Babel fell and it’s people were scattered, who lead them and how did they come to live in their lands? Turns out the answer might be: The Usual Suspects. We continue to live through the Exodus through the eyes of Israel by looking backwards. This week: God, gods, the sons of God, and Sith Lords.

(Genesis 11:1-9) What do Dr. Suess, and Hitler have in common? That’s right, nothing! But we will talk about both during our exploration of the Tower of Babel. This Week: Dictators, Rebellion, God’s might, and Turtles.  

(Genesis 11:1-8) What do towers and boats have in common? Nothing? Well, just ask the people of Babel and they’ll tell you the two have a ton in common, apparently. This week: Airplanes, Wonder Woman, The Monkey’s Paw, and the heart issue behind the evils of technology.  

(Genesis 10) You didn’t read that wrong, we cover an entire chapter in one episode. Just like many parts of the Bible reading it today in modern times, it might seem confusing. But there is more to this list of names than what meets the eye. On this week’s episode: Inclusivity, The Land Before Time, and Good Burger.

The patterns! THE PATTERNS!!! Can’t you see them!? It’s all connected, I’m telling you, IT’S ALL CONNECTED!

(Genesis 9:18-29) Hold onto your seats, folks its going to get a little crazy this week. We have an ancient mystery on our hands and it all revolves around single question: “What did Ham do?” Part 2 of this most scandalous topic

(Genesis 9:18-29) Hold onto your seats, folks its going to get a little crazy this week. We have an ancient mystery on our hands and it all revolves around single question: “What did Ham do?”

(Genesis 9:8-17) The view expressed belong exclusively to the members The Better Than Fiction Crew and are not necessarily those of Kermit the Frog, Jim Henson, or the Disney corporation.

(Genesis 9:1-7) Can we go more than 3 episodes without referencing Lord of the Rings? Probably not. But will also talk about: Meat, The Garden of Eden, and how the flood changes humanity forever.

(Genesis 8:20 – 22) You may think you know what good meat smells like, but you’re wrong. Noah pulls off the biggest BBQ the world has ever seen, and shows us a picture of the patience of God. This week, Lambs, Long noses, and DeLoreans. Great Scott!

(Genesis 8:13-19) The waters have receded, but we are still on the ark. On this week's episode: Coverings, convertibles, hard conversations, and the ending of Old Yeller.

(Genesis 8:1-12) “Prophet!” said I, “thing of evil! prophet still, if bird or devil! By that Heaven that bends above us by that God we both adore Tell this soul with sorrow laden if, within the distant Aidenn, Shall again on dry land this ark be laid in? Quoth the Raven: Yes, Actually.

(Genesis 8:1-4) "Dry Land is Not a Myth, I have seen it!" It takes faith to believe that everything is going to be alright, especially when you haven't heard from God in a while. But that is exactly what noah and his family experienced during their time on the flooded earth. On this week's episode: truma, faith, Kevin Costner, and mighty winds.

(Genesis 7:24) We all know the Flood is about water, boats, animals, and all that stuff. But what the deeper questions? Things like animal packing logistics and underground water currents? Turns out, it really is about what’s happening on the surface.

(Genesis 7:6-24) “It was the hard heart of an angry God that led to the flooding of the world!” “God didn’t even give humanity a chance to escape!” Many have said these things, and many more of us have privately thought them. It’s some hard things to wrestle with, but how true are these ideas really? On this week’s episode: Rains, Floodwaters, Last Chances, and Cannon Balls.

(Genesis 7:1-5) How does the Genesis Flood Narrative differ from other competing myths? The key is animals, righteousness, and sacrifices. Maybe some Dinosaurs thrown in as well. All this and more on this week's episode of the Better Than Fiction Bible Podcast

(Genesis 6:9-22) - A gleeful God wiping those inferior to Him , or a grieved God doing what must be done? A lot of people have said a lot of things about Noah and the Flood, but how did the original readers hear it? Floods, Judgements, Chicken sandwiches, and Godzilla on this week's episode.

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(Genesis 6:5-7) What drove God to wipeout man from the face of the Earth? Were we too noisy? Were there too many of us? What could motivate such action, and what sets the flood apart from divine disasters from other mythologies? The answer might be closer to home than you expect. This week: Floods, Polemics, and the incomprehensibility of the iphone.

(Genesis 4-6) An angry bully, white robe and Lighting in-hand to destroy the masses. Is this the Character of God? Not so! On this week's episode we seen the depths of Gods Mercy, Cain's mark, and the perseverance of Snails.

(Genesis 6:1-4) The Bible is a book of answers, but it’s also a book of questions…. And not all of them have concrete solutions. Today we encounter one such mystery. On This week’s episode of the Better Than Fiction Bible Podcast: Giants, Nephilim, Translation committees, and Will Smith.

(Genesis 6:1-2)  How long do you want to live to? 80? 100? How about 120 years? God put 120 years as the hard limit on human lifespans, right? Well, maybe not. Like we always say, when it come to the Bible, there is always more not less.  This week on the Better Than Fiction Bible podcast: boating accidents, Ancient interpretation, and the release of the Kraken.

(Genesis 6:1-2) Over the Past couple of Episodes, you’ve heard us talking about some pretty strange things. Now, as we come to the conclusion of weird saga, we see that what seems strange to us was a simple truth to ancient readers. On this week’s episode of the “Better That Fiction Bible Podcast”: Christian Writers, Jewish Fathers, and Dead Poets.  

(Genesis 6:1-2) Sometimes if you listen long enough, the weird things can end up sounding reasonable. Other times, the mundane can turn fantastic on closer inspection. Let’s dive into Genesis and discover that once you listen with the right ears, the familiar may turn out to be more extraordinary than you thought. Angels, Wizards, and Sherlock Holmes on this week’s episode.

(Genesis 6:1-2) Two short verses with three wildly diverging opinions. From ancient Kings, to strange beings not of this world, things only get weirder the farther down the rabbit hole you go. The Sons of God, The Daughters of man, and the crownless shall be King again.

(Genesis 6:1-2) The Bible is a powerful document. It has the power to encourage, convict, inspire, shock, and reveal. Other times, the words from the Bible may leave you confused or even weird out? This is one of those times, and as we’ll see it’s all for a reason and it all makes sense in the right frame of mind. The Son’s of God, The Daughters of Men, and Batman’s Butler on this week episode of the Better Than Fiction Bible Podcast.

(Genesis 5) What meaning do US presidents, The 10 ancient Sumerian Kings, and Methuselah have in common? It is a trick question! The answer is: “Nothing….Kind of”, and it all depends on when and where you live. Let’s Dive into the ancestry.com of antiquity on this week’s episode of the Better Than Fiction Bible Podcast.

(Genesis 4:17-25) Two peoples diverge. One seeks to cling to Eden, the other looks to their own power for salvation. Violence, technology, monkeys, and God's plan.

(Genesis 4:2-16) Premeditated or a crime a of passion? It's all in the wording, and all about who you ask. Wrath & mercy, repentance & excuses, and crime & punishment in this week's episode.

(Genesis 4:2-16) How early does the foreshadowing of Jesus begin? A lot earlier than you might think, and not in the way you might expect. The path to life seeded in the story of the first murder.

(Genesis 4:1) Man and Woman begin their new lives outside of the Garden, and the first thing they do is….you’ll see. Learn how the memory of Eden is not quite gone.