Simply Biblical

Jonathan and Nick walk through the ten plagues of Egypt and discuss how God used them to confront Pharaoh and reveal His power over Egypt’s gods. They explore why Pharaoh’s heart was hardened and how the plagues ultimately led to Israel’s freedom. A clear and simple look at one of Scripture’s most dramatic moments.

Jonathan and Nick sit down with special guest Cam Riegel to talk about what biblical leadership really looks like. We cover the character traits of godly leaders, how Scripture shapes our approach to leading, and why Christ-like humility matters in every area of life. A practical and encouraging conversation for anyone wanting to grow as a faithful leader.

In this episode, we take a look at the build up to the Passover, tracing the story from Genesis to Exodus. Abram’s early faith and sudden failure, Sarai’s oppression of Hagar, Joseph’s rise in Egypt, and the new Pharaoh who enslaves Israel. We highlight how the Hebrew Bible uses patterns, echoes, and role reversals to show a bigger theme.

What is salvation, right now and in the age to come? Nick and Jonathan provide Biblical overview of how different groups understand it, how the Bible describes it, and what it really means to be saved.

In this episode of the Simply Biblical Podcast, Nick and Jonathan explore what it means to live out the truth that every person is made in the image of God. Building on previous discussions about humanity’s God-given status and purpose, the conversation turns toward practical application and how this understanding transforms daily life, relationships, and culture.

Jesus isn’t just made in God’s image, He is the image. In this episode, Jonathan and Nick explore how Christ perfectly fulfills what humanity was meant to be: revealing God’s glory through His incarnation, transfiguration, and restoration of the image in us. Discover how the image that began in Eden is completed in Christ and reflected through His people today.

In this episode, we explore how the image of God isn’t just a title, it’s a calling. Building on last week’s look at the image of God as status and function, we turn to Moses as a living picture of what it means to truly reflect God. From the burning bush to his shining face on Mount Sinai, Moses acts as God’s representative, his hand, his voice, even his glory. We’ll see how Moses embodies the ro...

In Episode 6 of Simply Biblical, hosts Jonathan McAtee and Nick Stallone explore what it means to be made in the image of God, as described in Genesis 1:26–28. They unpack the idea of the image of God as both a status that gives every person dignity and a function that gives humanity purpose. Drawing contrasts with Ancient Near Eastern views, they highlight the radical biblical claim that all peop...

In this episode of the Simply Biblical Podcast, Jonathan and Nick dive into one of life’s biggest questions: Why are we here? From God’s creation of Adam and Eve in Genesis to Jesus’ call to make disciples, they trace humanity’s purpose through Scripture , to know God, reflect His image, and live in relationship with Him. Whether you’re a student, a worker, or retired, this conversation will remin...

In this episode of Simply Biblical, Jonathan and Nick each share their top ten most pivotal moments in the biblical story, from Creation to New Creation. They compare, contrast, and discuss why these events matter for understanding the big picture of Scripture and God’s redemptive plan.

In this mini case study, we walk through John 6 and see how John uses the theme of misunderstanding to reveal Jesus as the true bread of life. By slowing down and paying attention to context, we’ll see how hermeneutics transforms our reading from surface-level confusion to deeper understanding.

Reading the Bible can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to. In this episode of Simply Biblical, Jonathan and Nick break down the basics of hermeneutics (how to read the Bible rightly) in simple, practical ways. From understanding context, genre, and audience, to learning how to ask the right questions, this conversation will equip you with the tools you need to hear God’s Word clearly and app...

Is the Bible just a book of rules? Or is it something bigger? In this episode of the Simply Biblical Podcast, Nick Stallone and Jonathan McAtee explore how Scripture is really the story of God’s relationship and redemption, and why that changes everything about how we read it.

In this first episode of our new series What Is the Bible? Jonathan and Nick explore what it means for Scripture to be “God-breathed” and why human authorship doesn’t diminish divine inspiration. They also tackle the question of translation, has the Bible’s meaning been lost? Discover why we can trust God’s Word today.

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