Matt Powell, Nathan VanHorn and Gandalf Savage

Better Than Fiction Bible Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 262 episodes

The Bible is the most read book ever, but for many it is merely fiction. Join our conversation as we connect the dots to reveal that the story of the Bible is not only true, it's better than fiction.

Author

Matt Powell, Nathan VanHorn and Gandalf Savage

Category

Religion

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Iconic Lines 18.11.2025

(Exodus 3:13-15) What's in a name? A whole lot actually. We discuss the name of God, iconic lines, and Nathan's large head.

Cruising for a Bruising 11.11.2025

(Genesis 37?) To go forward, you have to go back.

Sounds Sticky 04.11.2025

(Exodus 3:7-12) And in the promised land, it's gonna be so grand We'll have our fill from the grill as much as we can stand It'll be so great Oh, we can hardly wait Cause we're going to the promised land

The Eternal Flame 28.10.2025

(Exodus 3:1-6) (Most) of the boys are back in town, and they're talking about the burning bush. Like most of these stories, it all goes back to Eden

Rotisserie Chicken 14.10.2025

(Exodus 2:23-25) God hears the groans of the People of Israel, and is moved to action. We discuss what the implications are of this passage, and what it means for our ideas of how God works.

Spoiler Alert! 07.10.2025

(Exodus 2:15-24) Spoiler Alert: Moses leaves Egypt, and it wont be for the last time.

Edgy, Scary Music 30.09.2025

(Exodus 2:10-15) Although a great man, Moses is no Jesus.

Law and Order: Egypt 23.09.2025

(Exodus 2:10-15) Hero, Leader, God's Chosen, Cold Blooded Murdered!? Moses is tested at being a savior, and it's not as easy as he thought.

Tears of the Kingdom 16.09.2025

(Exodus 2:1-10) River, reeds and redemption. God's hand is over baby Moses as be begins his journey to become the leader of God's people.

Gotta Catch 'Em All 09.09.2025

(Exodus 2:1-10) Moses gets his own ark, is placed in the bulrushes, and Matt talks about Bulbasaur.

2-3 Chapters In One Episode 02.09.2025

(Exodus 1:1-10) The words: "The woman conceived and bore a son" herald a huge change to the status quo, and this son is no different. The story of the man who would lead Israel starts with a mother taking a bold step.

Skill Issue 19.08.2025

(Exodus 1:15-22) Years before Moses would stand before Pharaoh, two women would straight up lie and play Pharoah like a fiddle. This is the story of Shiphrah and Puah.

The Empire Strikes Back 12.08.2025

(Exodus 1:6-14) Pharaoh may have forgotten many things, but not the importance of store cities. Even now, the hand of Joseph can be seen. The Sons of Israel are no longer seen as a blessing in the land, but now as a source of danger and suspicion.

Chekhov's Second Gun 05.08.2025

(Exodus 1:1-6) The start of a brand new story begins a lot like the last one did, with fruitfulness and multiplication. I bet that won't come back to bite them, right?

You’re Still The One 29.07.2025

(The Book of Genesis) After five years, and 222 episodes, our time in Genesis has come to and end. We discuss our thoughts and feelings in this special retrospective episode.

The Mother-in-Law Joke 15.07.2025

(Genesis 50:22-26) Joseph, like his fathers is gathered to his people. Not in the moment, but eventually.

No More Scheming 08.07.2025

(Genesis 50:15-21) The end of scheming, the end of grudges, and the beginning of a new story.

The Nerdy One 01.07.2025

(Genesis 50) Nathan VanHorn. Death. The Afterlife. Weeping. References to the NBC's Heros. All things you will hear discussed in today's episode.

Down to the Jordan 24.06.2025

(Genesis 50:1-14) The house of Israel goes into the land to bury Jacob, and they start to look more and more like Egyptians

I Swear by the Moon and the Stars and the Sky. 10.06.2025

(Genesis 50:1-6) Cremation, Christian burial, and Santa Anna. We discuss the importance of "Being gathered to your people"

I Know Your Life on Earth was Troubled 03.06.2025

(Genesis 49:29-33) Jacob's life, and his part in the story has come to an end. We reflect on the short, evil, and blessed life of the last Patriarch.

White Fang 27.05.2025

(Genesis 49:27) Is it better to be a Lion or a wolf? That's a question that Benjamin is exploring firsthand. Also, lots of wolf puns.

The Sword in the Stone 20.05.2025

(Genesis 49:22-26) It's Joseph's turn to be blessed, and here the Jesus imagery becomes more clear than ever.

The Dantichrist 13.05.2025

(Genesis 49:16-17) The End Times, The Antichrist, Charts, Maps, and Speculation. What does Genesis have to do with any of this? Probably more than you think.

Sleep Apnea 06.05.2025

The boys are back, and one of them is well rested. These “second string” sons of Jacob don’t get much love, but we give them their due in this week’s episode.

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