Bible Book Club

A classic Bible story--the story of Joseph and his brothers. Listen in as Susan and Heather add layers to this story, giving us a new appreciation for this story of unity. We are happy you are part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes blog Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast. Contact Bible Book Club! Social : Ins...

Joseph is quite the character. Jacob's favorite son endures more than his fair of suffering, often by those close to him. Yet, God continues to show him favor throughout his suffering and blesses him. Life was anything by easy for this man who foreshadows Jesus for us. We are happy you are part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes b...

 In today's episode, we see Judah and Tamar. Tamar's strong character is displayed in this twisted story while Judah has some growing and learning to do. While this story seems to just get crazier and crazier, it just reconfirms for me how forgiving God is through Jesus for us. Buckle in!  We are happy you are part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley&...

  Two heavy hitters: Esau and Joseph are mentioned in Genesis 36 and 37. Esau says goodbye but not without making an impact. Esau and Jacob's behavior of brotherly fighting have been passed down to Jacob's sons. Jacob's favorite son, Joseph upset his brothers so much that they consider murder but settle for human trafficking--selling their brother for some silver. Needless to say, i...

Trigger Warning! Please be warned that this episode contains triggering and/or sensitive material including sexual violence, abuse, and murder.  This episode, covering Genesis 34 and 35, is filled with sinful actions. Jacob and Leah's daughter, Dinah, becomes the victim of rape. This horrendous act stirs Dinah's brothers to scheme and get revenge.  We are happy you are part of the club....

Our focus this week turns from Jacob to his family in which God says will become a promised nation. Susan and Heather discuss the reconciliation between brothers in Genesis 32 and 33. We are happy you are part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes blog Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast. Contact Bible Book Club! Social : Inst...

As we know, every sin has at least one consequence. Today, Susan and Heather walk through Jacob's journey of consequences. We are happy you are part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes blog Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast. Contact Bible Book Club! Social : Instagram or Facebook Website : Bible Book Club...

In this episode, the script changes. Instead of a switch between brothers, listen as Susan and Heather talk about a sister switch. We are happy you are part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes blog Jacob's Sons Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast. Contact Bible Book Club! Social : Instagram or Facebook Website : Bible B...

Listen as Susan and Heather share how Jacob and Rebekah went after the blessing after securing the birthright last episode. We are happy you are part of the club. Take  a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes blog Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast. Contact Bible Book Club! Social : Instagram or Facebook Website : Bible Book Club Review Us : App...

In today's episode, we meet Jacob and Esau. Listen in as Heather and Susan discuss the big switch over an important birthright. We are happy you are part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes blog Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast. Contact Bible Book Club! Social : Instagram or Facebook Website : Bible Book Club Review...

Ever wonder how matches were made back in Abraham's time? In Genesis 24, Susan and Heather talk about Eliezer's story in the time before dating apps. We are happy you are part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes blog Path to Good or Evil Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast. Contact Bible Book Club! Soc...

Genesis 22 and 23 see God testing Abraham's faith through the sacrifice of Isaac. We cover a lot in this episode---grab your coffee and get comfy. We are happy you are part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes blog Jerusalem in the Time of David and Solomon Video tour of the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock exterior on Mount Moriah  Video o...

In this episode covering Genesis 20 and 21, we  see Abraham and Sarah get their fulfilled promise in the form of baby Isaac. Susan and Heather discuss everything from Ishmael's leaving, Sarah's mama bear moment, and even a new alliance. We are happy you are part of the club. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes blog Ishmael, Isaac, Jesus a...

The rest of Genesis 19 sees the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah take place. Susan and Heather discuss Lot's reactions to the impending judgment and how righteousness can protect us. We are happy you are part of the club. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes blog David's Wars of Conquest Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.co...

We continue this week with the stranger angel conversations in the rest of Genesis 18 and the start of Genesis 19. The angels alert Abraham of the upcoming destruction of Sodom--the land in which Lot lives. Tag along as Susan and Heather discuss how questioning God when your heart is in the right place is welcomed by the Lord. We are happy you are part of the club. M ake sure to take a peek at the...

Genesis 18 brings some visitors to Abraham with some long-awaited news! Abraham and Sarah react to the news and visitors differently. (Which reaction do you think you relate to more?) Tag along as Susan and Heather shows that there is nothing random when it comes to God. We are happy you are part of the club. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes blo...

In Genesis 17, we move ahead 13 years to where Abraham is 99 years old and baby Ishmael is now a teenager at 13. God speaks to Abraham and tells him that the child that will fulfill the blessing is coming. Also in this chapter, Abram and Sarai get a name change, and all the men in Abraham's family get a physical reminder of this covenant. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for...

Abraham's journey is a rollercoaster of trust and doubt. In chapters 15 and 16, Abraham is blessed with a covenant from God but he still experiences doubt and tries to have a child his own way. Get on the ride as Susan and Heather take you on Abraham's rollercoaster. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog The Blessing of Ishmael Show no...

What story would be complete without a battle? Chapter 14 brings us Abram's first battle and quite the rescue mission. This chapter has many confusing names as we see 9 kings battling each other for territory over an important trade route. Don't let the names get to you-- Heather will read them and Susan will break it all down for us. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for...

Ever took a trip that had lost-lasting effects? Abraham could relate. Abraham's detour to Egypt had quite a few consequences. Heather and Susan review them and the rest of Chapter 13 in this episode! M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog The Path to Good or Evil Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast. Contact Bible Boo...

Genesis 12 starts the second half of Genesis. The first 11 chapters covered primeval history and were about God and the World. Chapters 12-50 cover the patriarchal history, which is about God and Abraham's family. Who doesn't love a good family story? Let's see what God has planned for Abraham. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog...

Genesis 11 describes the Tower of Babel of the Babylonians. Listen as we uncover the purpose for the Tower and what remains of it today. Don't miss out as Susan points out how this attempt of the Babylonians to elevate their name provided a great contrast to Jesus, "the temple" in the New Testament. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Note...

We are back on dry land and now we get a glimpse into Noah's family--especially his three sons: Ham, Shem, and Japheth. Listen in on Heather's reading of Chapter 9 and 10--the chapters where 3 sons become 70 nations. Psst! This week we also get the pleasure of Buck the editor's thoughts on the fertile crescent. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's reca...

Trips make an impact on us, for better or worse and the year on the ark is no different. In these chapters, we see the aftermath of the Ark. After such a big year for Noah's family, God provides direction to Noah through a sweet covenant.  Settle in for Chapter 8 and part of 9. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Modern and Middle East Ma...

Even if you don't know the Bible, most people know the story of Noah and the flood. If you grew up in church, you probably remember the cute children's story that focused on the animals making their way into the Ark. In today's episode, Susan and Heather walk through the details of the rather epic tragedy of the ark--with no kid glasses on. Settle in for Chapter 7 and part of 8. M a...