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Welcome back to Bible Book Club. We are beginning with THE beginning. Genesis. We lay out the historical context, including what the mindset of the original reader would have been. We also discuss themes, key verses, and application points to keep in mind while you read the first book of the Bible.

We're back! This season is our biggest and most exciting season yet. Have you ever wanted to read the entire Bible and understand what it says? You are in the right place. In this episode we are introducing Bible Book Club. Over the next 16 months, we will be reading through the Bible together, book by book. We hope you'll join us.

This true crime series has been so much fun. In the Season Finale we remember our favorite moments from our second season. We also answer some questions about the podcast. What would you like to see our theme be for season 3?

In this episode we dive into the harrowing stories of how each of Jesus' twelve disciples met their end. From crucifixions to exile, discover the courageous faith and ultimate sacrifices these early followers made in spreading the gospel.

The death and resurrection of Jesus. That was not an easy topic for us to tackle. Today's episode is a roller coaster of emotions. From outrage at the injustice of his trials, to deep grief over the details of his torture, to extreme gratitude for the fact that he chose all of this for us.

With stories like roasting marshmallows while sitting in the fire or snuggling up next to the king of the jungle, we bet Daniel and his friends were the most popular guys at every dinner party. In this episode we dive into the book of Daniel and talk about the failed attempts to take out Daniel and his buddies.

After attempting to run from God Jonah gets swallowed by a whale, a grouper, or maybe the Loch Ness Monster. In this episode we talk about the famous swallowing of Jonah but also why he ran in the first place and why you and I would likely do the same today.

Incest, adultery, and murder, Oh my! Believe it or not, we aren't talking about Game of Thrones. This episode is all about the life of David. It is just as juicy as any hit drama you'll find on TV. Join us as we tell the crazy but true story of the second King of Israel.

So, you think the Old Testament is boring? Have you read the book of Judges? Women warriors, a vow gone wrong, murder and dismemberment....oh my! In this episode we talk about some of the most gruesome stories in the Bible and what we can learn about God through them.

It sometimes seems that the Old Testament is all about war and violence. Did God really command genocide? If so, how can he be trusted as a good God? This episode we dive into the wars of the Bible and explain why we still believe God is worthy to be praised.

Join us as we continue our discussion about what life would have been like for the Egyptians who lived through the ten plagues. This episode is all about plagues 6-10.

We've heard the story and sung the songs about Israel's exodus out of Egypt and how God used ten plagues to convince Pharaoh to let His people go. Have you ever stopped to consider what living through these plagues would have felt like? Or maybe you are curious about why God chose those specific plagues. In the first part of a two [art episode, we dive into the gruesome realities of the first five...

Do you know what killed the dinosaurs? Well, neither do we. On today's episode we follow up on our last discussion about the flood and have fun talking about all the theories about what happened to the dinosaurs and why they may or may not have made it on to the ark.

We've all seen the Sunday school depictions of all the cute animal couples making their way onto Noah's ark two by two. We even have catchy songs to sing along to. But.....what about all the dead bodies? In this episode we are joined by our guest, Kayla Johnson, as we dive in to the gruesome realities of why the flood happened, how the flood happened, and what happened to all the dead bodies.

We're back!! After a summer break that accidentally became a summer/fall break we are back with a whole new season. With a new season comes a new theme and direction. This season we are bringing you "Bible Forensics". We will be digging in to the scientific evidence, true crime, and dark history found within the stories of Scripture. In episode 1, we lay the foundation for why we bel...

In our season one final episode we talk all about the recent conferences we have attended and what we learned from them. We are taking a short break over the summer and will be back with season two before you know it.

Last episode we ran out of time before Chelsea could share with us her Soul Food. This week she shares all about her staff retreat where she learned about the various spiritual gifts and how we are all a part of the body of Christ. Join us as we talk about our gifts and how we see them playing out in our lives.

In this week's episode, we discuss all thing crystals. Do they actually have powers? Should Christians wear them? We share our thoughts on these precious gems. In our Soul Food segment, Chelsea shares how a recent work retreat is filling her soul.

In episode 6 we discussed prayer and Erin mentioned that she is sometimes nervous to pray out loud since that allows the enemy to hear her. This prompted today's discussion about who can hear your thoughts. Is it safe to pray out loud? Can the enemy read your mind or plant thoughts in your head? In Soul Food, Shanna shares with us the impact that More Than a Carpenter by Josh D. McDowell has had o...

How do I become more comfortable praying out loud? Today's episode is full of tips about how to make praying out loud, in front of others, a bit less scary. In our Soul Food segment, Heidi shares about how travel helps her feel more connected to God. Do you have a question you would like us to feature on a future episode? Send us a message on Instagram @lightandsaltyco

In today's episode, we answer your question "If God is so loving, why did he kick Adam and Eve out of the garden of Eden"? In our Soul Food segment, Erin shares a book recommendation that has been feeding her soul. God of All Things: Discovering the Sacred in an Everyday World by Andrew Wilson

Where in the Bible should you turn when you are going through hard times? In this episode we share our favorite "go to" verses that help us navigate through life's struggles. What are some of your tried and true encouraging passages in Scripture?

In episode three we talk all about our name. Where did Light & Salty Co. come from and what does it mean? In our new Soul Food segment, Chelsea shares what has been feeding her soul lately. Recommended Read Unimaginable by Jeremiah J. Johnston

So you want to start learning about theology. Where should you start? Well, you need to begin with reading your Bible. Today we discuss how to create a Bible reading habit and get the most out of it. Resources mentioned in this episode. 1. Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible 2. The New Strong's Expanded Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible 3. Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary: New and Enhanced Edit...

In our first episode, get to know who we are and what we are all about. We are four unlikely friends who love Jesus and one another. Come sit around the table with us.