The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal

In today's episode, here's what you'll discover: Some men spread the false narrative to a Gentile church that they need to follow the Old Testament in order to be saved Paul, Barnabus, and Peter discuss the question further Peter states that grace is all that's needed for salvation Do the OT laws matter nowadays? Should Christians keep the OT laws? Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven...

Welcome to season 7! A woman named Hannah is introduced Was Hannah the first or second wife of Elkanah? Hannah was barren and really wanted a child Eli the priest/judge is introduced Eli thinks Hannah is drunk while she prays to YHWH The peace God gives when we pray to Him Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 There's so many other thin...

For the last episode of season 6, we discuss: Paul and Barnabus get persecuted and almost killed in Iconium The people of Lystra try to worship Paul and Barnabus How Jupiter, Zeus, and Baal are all the same god Minutes later, the people of Lystra try to stone Paul Did Paul die? Paul finishes his missionary journey and heads home Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https:/...

What we discuss today: Boaz asks the nearer kinsman to "redeem" Ruth A discussion of Deuteronomy 25 and the Leverite Law A happy ending to a sad beginning Ruth has a son after years of infertility Why God sometimes doesn't give you something you want Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Here's other amazing content from P40! YouTube -...

A breakdown of today's episode: Naomi tells Ruth to propose to Boaz Boaz is threshing grain and falls asleep Ruth uncovers Boaz's feet - what does this mean? Did Ruth and Boaz make love on the threshing floor? Was Boaz married? Why Ruth was secretive Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Click all the links for other cool stuff: YouTube...

Jenn invited Gregory Koukl back on the podcast to discuss his new book Street Smarts. Here's a breakdown of the episode: Greg shares several ways in which we can present the gospel to a hostile world Questions keep you safe Start with a comfortable conversation to see what they believe Ask them why they believe what they believe Using questions to make a point about God How to share the gospel to...

Here's the discussion in this episode: An analogy of how poor Ruth would be in the modern day The socioeconomic status of Boaz Naomi is shocked at the kindness of Boaz The reason Boaz took care of Ruth from the beginning Why Boaz is someone we should emulate Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Here's other amazing content from P40! Yo...

Jenn chats about these topics in this episode: Paul shares the Gospel and the Gentiles like it The Gentiles ask Paul to speak more The Temple is overflowing with Gentiles The Jewish elders are angry and jealous The Jewish elders stir up the women to tell lies about Paul and Barnabas Why selfish ambition and greed always lead to problems Why I am neither Calvinist nor Arminian: https://www.youtube....

The discussion today: Ruth meets a wealthy farm owner named Boaz Boaz happened to be the "Guardian" Did Boaz think Ruth was a babe? How God rewarded Boaz for his generosity and kindness Why Boaz is someone we should aspire to imitate Protect babies and drink great coffee - Use code SEVEN for 10% off https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Be sure to click every link for the full P40 experience: YouT...

Here's the chat today: Who wrote the book of Ruth? Naomi and her family are introduced All the men in Naomi's family die Ruth has a heart change and starts to worship YHWH Ruth travels to Bethlehem with Naomi Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Here's other amazing content from P40! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8r...

This episode in a nutshell: John Mark leaves the group for some reason; Paul is not happy about this Paul preaches in a different Antioch What is the point of the Old Testament for modern Christians? Evidence of how God doesn't just strike people dead all the time Why did Jesus have to rise again on the 3rd day? Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee...

A breakdown of the episode: Israel continues to go from one extreme to the next All of Benjamin is basically slaughtered 2 silly vows taken Israel encourages woman-stealing The Benjamites get wives and are able to survive Why your "heart" can't guide you Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.y...

You may notice that there is no music in today's episode. That's because I messed up an audio preset. I was not able to fix it without redoing the entire episode! So sorry about that! Music will be as usual in the next episode :) Here's what we chat about today: Israel goes from one extreme to the next Benjamin is defeated through ambushes Gibeah is destroyed God's justice is shown Feelings should...

Here's a rundown of this episode: Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark prepare for the first organized missionary journey of the early church The Holy Spirit speaks Paul meets a crazy Jew named "son of Jesus" who is a sorcerer and also a false teacher Paul strikes the sorcerer with blindness A Roman official becomes a Christian Jenn discusses why the church needs to be a lot more like Paul and lot less w...

Here's what Jenn chats about today: The Israelites hesitate to do what needs done The Israelites are slaughtered by the tribe of Benjamin... they don't seem to care Israel cries to God and God responds How the church is similar to the Israelites Why the church should never compromise on the truth to appease the world Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweeksc...

In today's episode, here's what you'll experience: King Herod is angry with the region of Tyre and Sidon The cities get cozy with the King's personal aid Herod decides to give a speech and is immediately struck by an angel Herod's body is eaten by worms - what could this mean? Jenn talks about how God's justice will always prevail The good ending of Acts 12 Save little babies and support P40 with...

Here's what Jenn chats about: Isreal is united against the people of Benjamin Benjamin refuses to hand over the evil men who raped the concubine The Levite lies about the situation to make himself a victim Several ways Israel is not following the Old Testament Law Israel prepares for civil war as Benjamin gathers soldiers Support babies and drink good coffee - Seven Weeks Coffee - Use code SEVEN f...

Here's what we chat about in today's ep: A Levite and his concubine stay at an old man's home The men of the city want to sodomize the Levite Is the 2nd amendment against Scripture? The Levite throws his concubine out to the men Judges 19 is the perfect snapshot of anti-YHWH Jenn discusses how society falls when self-worship and hedonism are prevalent Protect babies and drink great coffee - Use co...

Here's what Jenn chats about in this ep: Peter knocks at the door but is ignored The church can't believe that Peter is at the door Peter leaves and his story is pretty much ended Don't be surprised if God answers "big" prayers Herod kills all the guards Save little babies and support P40 with Seven Weeks Coffee: https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 After you're done with that, check out these we...

In today's episode, here's what we discuss: 5 sin problems you will find in today's passage A Levite takes a concubine Why the passage refers to them as married The father tries to get them to stay The Levite puts his family in danger by leaving at night Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Here's other amazing content from P40! YouTub...

In today's episode: King Herod tries to gain brownie points with the Jews A persecution of Christians starts James is killed; Peter is saved by an angel Why did the angel slap Peter? Why does God save some people's lives, but not others? Jenn gives a reading from Isaiah 57:1 Protect women in Ohio with Seven Weeks Coffee - Use code OHIO for 10% off https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Here's other...

Here's what you'll find in today's episode: The irony of worshipping an idol you have to protect Sin can have a huge ripple effect Is decolonization a good or bad thing? Dan attacks Laish and sets up their own temple Dan remains idolatrous until Israel is destroyed by the Babylonians Get your Seven Weeks Coffee and support P40 Ministries and Women in Ohio. Use code OHIO for 10% off. https://sevenw...

What you'll find in today's episode: The Danites steal Micah's objects of worship while pretending to be friendly The Levite priest is revealed as a grifter Why God isn't a genie in the sky or a superstition Why self-worship is the most miserable way to live Jenn reads a passage from 1 John that discusses why Christians have a relationship (or fellowship) with Jesus and YHWH Protect women in Ohio...

In today's episode: A few Jews recognize how the Gentiles need the gospel, so they travel to Antioch - one of the most immoral Roman cities The Gentile church explodes in both numbers and faith An introduction to Barnabus Paul is back on the scene A famine is prophesied about Jenn talks about knowing whether a prophecy is true or not Protect women in Ohio with Seven Weeks Coffee - Use code OHIO fo...

Was the tribe of Dan doing a good thing in Judges 18? 5 men meet with the priest who appeases their fears The Danites decide to attack an unsuspecting people Jenn demonstrates why Judges 18 is the perfect example as to why Scriptural context is always needed Protect women in Ohio with Seven Weeks Coffee - Use code OHIO for 10% off https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Here's other amazing content...