Jenn Kokal

The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal

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Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to The Bible Explained podcast, where Jenn explains the Bible in a simplistic, approachable way. Launched in 2020, this podcast does not follow "the Bible in a year" format - it's more like "The Bible in a decade." Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn read and discuss Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. Touted by many listeners as "The best Bible-reading podcast out there," you won't regret tuning in, especially if you are looking to deepen your knowledge about th...

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Jenn Kokal

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Deuteronomy 14:22-29 (From Creation) - Tithing Respects God 18.01.2023 19:22

- The 3 different types of tithes commanded in Scripture. - A discussion on how God loves a cheerful giver. - Why tithing quickly and honestly is important. - Jenn talks about how tithing is respecting God. Hey, don't go away yet! See more P40 stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries.com Fac...

John 3:1-21 (From Christ) - God So Loved the World 17.01.2023 26:18

- The most famous verse in the Bible - For God so loved the world. - Why the idea of God "loving the world" would have been so groundbreaking to Nicodemus. - What it means to be "born again." - Jenn talks about the Light, and why the world hates Jesus so much. Hey, don't go away yet! See more P40 stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters...

Quick Announcement - I'll Be Back Soon! 15.01.2023 0:51

Hey guys, it's Jenn here! Sorry, I haven't updated Friday's episode, I caught the flu. I just wanted to post an announcement of when I will be back on the podcast. See you soon! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

John 2:13-25 (From Christ) - The Love of Money 12.01.2023 22:02

- Jesus starts His ministry by doing something really controversial - purging the temple of merchants. - A discussion on greed and Jesus's zeal for the temple (or church.) - Jesus's lack of trust in people. Why didn't Jesus trust people? Is trusting people ever mentioned in the Bible as a good thing? - Jenn discusses two ways that Jesus expressed His character and how Christians should imitate Him...

Deuteronomy 14:1-21 (From Creation) - Kosher and Non-Kosher Foods 11.01.2023 24:11

- Some crazy and interesting facts about kosher and non-kosher foods. - Christians have hope for life after death. - God tells His people to get as far away from peganism as possible. - Jenn discusses a personal story about her mom and grandma. An interesting article about pork: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-pork-bad Click the links below to see more P40 stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtu...

John 2:1-12 (From Christ) - Wine Tasting - With Jamie and Jenn 10.01.2023 36:46

- Jesus does a fantastic miracle at the wedding in Cana. Jamie and Jenn discuss what makes it so fantastical. - Was Jesus being disrespectful to Mary? What was Mary's response? - Did Jesus's miracle involve grape juice or wine? Jamie explains why this distinction is important. - The correlation between the purification vessels and the wine. - Jenn discusses the servants at the wedding - how the lo...

Deuteronomy 13 (From Creation) - The Worst-Case Scenarios in Scripture - With Guest Speaker Casey Freeman 09.01.2023 40:42

- Deuteronomy 13 talks about some of the worst-case scenerios in Scripture and the rules regarding those problems. - Guest speaker Casey weighs in on divorce, prophets, and capital punishment. Click the links below to see more P40 stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https...

Deuteronomy 12:29-32 (From Creation) - Separation of Church and World 06.01.2023 21:32

- A discussion about the church, and how it is integrating world culture. - Is there anything in the Bible about abortion? How does God view abortion? - The main reason churches are struggling now. - How narratives are destroying churches. - Jenn discusses her stance on the worship song, "Another in the Fire." Need more? I don't blame you! Click the links below to see other P40 stuff: YouTube: htt...

John 1:43-51 (From Christ) - Jesus, the Ladder 05.01.2023 14:27

- Jesus encounters a man named Philip, who becomes a disciple. - Philip talks to his friend Nathanael, who has prejudice against Jesus's hometown. - Nathanael changes His mind after meeting Jesus, who gives Nathaneal a prophecy. - Jenn talks about the correlation between Jacob's ladder and Jesus. Click the links below to see more P40 stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Webs...

Deuteronomy 12:15-28 (From Creation) - God's Kindness Displayed 04.01.2023 24:31

- Hemochromatosis and other problems associated with drinking blood. - God tells His people that He loves when they are joyful and satisfied. - God reminds the people to remember to take care of the Levites in Israel. - Jenn talks about the importance of taking care of ministers and also how contentment leads to true joy. Click the links below to see more P40 stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...

John 1:29-42 (From Christ) - Why Baptism? 03.01.2023 18:27

- A discussion of John 1 and the idea of baptism - what is the point of baptism today? - Why did Jesus get baptised? - John testifies something amazing about Jesus's baptism. - Jesus gets His first disciples. Need more P40? Click and subscribe to everything: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries...

Deuteronomy 12:1-14 (From Creation) - The Place of Worship Truly Matters 02.01.2023 18:47

- A discussion of church and fellowship, and why the place of worship is important to God. - How the Israelites worshipped God in the wilderness - hint: it wasn't good. - Modern worship ideas that might be detrimental to real worship. - Jenn concludes with a challenging idea regarding worship. Click the links below to see more P40 stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website...

Deuteronomy 11:8-32 (From Creation) - Christians and Dependence on the OT Law 30.12.2022 23:12

- A breakdown of the Old Testament curses and blessings. - Do the same Old Testament curses and blessings apply to Christians nowadays? - Should Christians follow the Old Testament law? - Jenn discusses a portion of Galatians 3 and how it applies to modern Christians. Click the links below to see more P40 stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free...

John 1:19-26 (From Christ) - Was John the Baptist the Reincarnation of Elijah? 29.12.2022 17:12

- A discussion of John the Baptist and who he was. - Did John the Baptist invent baptism? - Elijah and John the Baptist - the same person, or the same Spirit? Need more P40? Click and subscribe to everything: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/p40minis...

Deuteronomy 11:1-7 (From Creation) - How to Love God 28.12.2022 16:40

- What is the biblical definition of love? - How to truly love God. - The fine line between loving God's commandments and becoming self-righteous. - Jenn discusses legalism and the "straight and narrow path." Need more P40? Click and subscribe to everything: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries...

2022 Annual Candlelit Christmas Eve Podcast Episode - The Christmas Trinity 25.12.2022 23:36

- A breakdown of the famous passage from Isaiah 6. - How Jesus and the Holy Spirit are both One. - Misconsceptions about Jesus and the Father. - The Holy Spirit is a person! - Why the Trinity matters in regards to Jesus's birth. - Jenn sings a Christmas song at the end. Merry Christmas!!! Want more P40? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters...

Deuteronomy 10:12-22 (From Creation) - Fear Your God 23.12.2022 19:53

- Is the term, "Fearing God," offensive? Jenn comments on biblical verses that talk about fearing God and what that means. - Contentment and humility go hand-in-hand. - Jenn discusses God's greatness. Don't forget to tune into tomorrow's Christmas Eve episode! See you then! Need more P40? Click and subscribe to everything: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to...

John 1:1-18 (From Christ) - In the Beginning Was the Word 22.12.2022 21:41

- An overview of the book of John. - Why does John say, "No one has seen God," when there are stories of people seeing God? - The problem with the Jehovah's Witness version of John 1. - Jenn comments on why all people need to worship Jesus as God. Here are some other ways you can connect with P40 and Jenn: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapte...

Deuteronomy 10:1-11 (From Creation) - There Were TWO Arks of the Covenant?? 21.12.2022 20:14

- Deuteronomy 10 talks about a possible second Ark of the Covenant. Were there possibly two arks, or does it mean something else? - The ten commandments, re-written. - A re-telling of Aaron's death and the travels of the Israelites. Want more P40 content? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries.co...

Luke 24:36-53 (From Christ) - Jesus's Ascension Into Heaven 20.12.2022 21:14

- Jesus appears to His disciples, who are still doubting His alive-ness. - The fulfillment of the Old Testament is finished. - Why was Jesus's resurrected body so different? - Jesus ascends into heaven. - Jenn comments on verse 47- how false teachers often don't address sins. Learn more about P40 by clicking the links below: P40 YouTube P40 Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the M...

Deuteronomy 9:9-29 (From Creation) - The Golden Calf Retold (And How to Curb Comparison) - With Guest Speaker Jamie 19.12.2022 36:18

*Buckle up for a longer episode! This one is over 35 minutes long! - Jamie and Jenn are back on the podcast together, laughing and discussing Deuteronomy 9. - Why comparison and jealousy aren't worth it. - A re-discussion of the history of the Israelites with the golden calf. - Emulating Moses's humble spirit. Want more P40 content? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Sub...

Deuteronomy 9:1-8 (From Creation) - Prejudice Against Pride 16.12.2022 17:08

- Moses warns the Israelites against self-righteousness and pride. - Moses reminds the people that no one is righteous. - It's not about what we do, it's about who God is. - Jenn talks about the verse, "There is none righteous, no, not one." Click the links below to see more P40 stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire...

Luke 24:13-35 (From Christ) - Jesus is Recognized Through the Breaking of the Bread 15.12.2022 19:59

- Jesus encounters two disciples who are traveling from Jerusalem. - Jesus travels with them, but the disciples don't recognize Him. - Jesus teaches them all the prophecies regarding Himself. - Jenn comments on the "Breaking of the bread" and the significance of communion. Learn more about P40 by clicking the links below: P40 YouTube P40 Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire...

Deuteronomy 8:10-20 (From Creation) - Pride Comes Before Destruction 14.12.2022 18:48

- A discussion of the three things that come before destruction of a nation: forgetting pride idol worship - Where does America stand? - The importance of humility, and 2 practical ways to become more humble. - Jenn talks about how Christians need to step up in boldness. Want to learn more about P40 Ministries or the Bible Explained? Then click all the links below: P40 YouTube P40 Website (Subscri...

Luke 24:1-12 (From Christ) - The Women's Account - With Guest Speaker Mom 13.12.2022 15:23

- Two women (Jenn and Mom) share about the women's account of Jesus's resurrection with the disciples. - Why everyone forgot Jesus's words about His death and resurrection. - The problem with ignoring what you fear. - A discussion on Jesus's immense love for women. Click the links below to see more P40 stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free cha...