Jenn Kokal
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
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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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
Deuteronomy 8:1-10 (From Creation) - Why Does God Put People Through Tough Circumstances? 12.12.2022 19:37
- What was humanity created to do? - How to avoid living like "zombies." - Jenn explains the important verse, "man does not live be bread alone." - Why God purposefully puts people through wildernesses. Click the links below to see more P40 stuff: YouTube (New YouTube vid!!!) ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://...
Deuteronomy 7:12-26 (From Creation) - The Prosperity Gospel is False 09.12.2022 22:04
- The difference between the Old Testament blessings and the New Testament blessings. - Why the prosperity gospel is just bad. - Abhoring things that take God's place. - Jenn talks about how much she hates licorice whips. (It applies to the message, I promise.) Click the links below to see more P40 stuff: YouTube (New YouTube vid!!!) ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Sub...
Luke 23:44-56 (From Christ) - Jesus's Spiritual Battle on the Cross 08.12.2022 17:43
- A miraculous eclypse happens during Jesus's time on the cross. - The veil is torn - what's it mean? - Why Christians use Jesus's name in prayers. - Jenn goes into detail about Jesus's spiritual battle on the cross. Learn more about P40 by clicking the links below: P40 YouTube P40 Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire) P40 Facebook Contact Jenn Wanna support the podcast? Gr...
Deuteronomy 7:1-11 (From Creation) - How the Book of 2 John Mirrors Deuteronomy 7 07.12.2022 20:37
- Jenn relates today's passage to 2 John, and how the two texts really mirror each other. - Moses tells the Israelites to do three things regarding the Canaanites: Don't show mercy, don't worship their gods, and don't make a peace treaty. - How does all this relate to the New Testament? Support Taras by checking out his music portfolio on Audio Jungle here: https://audiojungle.net/user/toshootmusi...
Luke 23:26-43 (From Christ) - Where Did Jesus Go After He Died? 06.12.2022 22:23
- Discussion about the cross and Roman torture. - Jesus tells the women not to weep for Him, but to weep for themselves and their children. - Jesus gives the Romans and Jewish leaders a blessing from the cross. - One criminal becomes a believer. - Jenn gives her opinion on where she thinks Jesus went after He died, but opens the discussion up to you. Learn more about P40 by clicking the links belo...
Deuteronomy 6:13-25 (From Creation) - Where is God During Trials? 05.12.2022 18:32
- Moses continues on by talking about revereing God's name by not testing Him. - What does it mean to "test God?" - Jenn ponders the quesiton, "Where is God during trials?" - Educating children on the Bible. - Why Bible learning isn't reserved for Sundays. Click the links below to see more P40 stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of...
Deuteronomy 6:1-12 (From Creation) - Don't Forget Your God!! 02.12.2022 18:47
- Moses makes three points to the Israelite children: Following God's Laws gives life Make God's Laws famous Don't forget God when times are peachy - Jenn gives some practical examples and a few ways of how we can choose to remember God during times of blessing. - Why we should make God's laws "the norm." Click the links below to see more P40 stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIb...
Luke 23:13-25 (From Christ) - Barabbas, The Scapegoat 01.12.2022 17:04
- Pilate finds no issue with Jesus, but he is scared to go against the crowds and chief priests. - Pilate tries to get around killing Jesus by doing the yearly tradition of releasing a prisoner, which backfires on him. - Barabbas, a murderer, is released. - Jenn comments on the similarities between Barabbas and the scapegoat in Leviticus 16. Want to know more about the scapegoat? Listen to this pa...
Deuteronomy 5:12-33 (From Creation) - Summing Up The 10 Commandments 30.11.2022 19:59
- How the 10 commandments can be summed up. - The commandment with a promise to those who follow it. - Moses warns all people of falling away from God's laws. - Jenn comments on how Christians have the entire Bible and that it's straight from God. To support your favorite ministry in other ways, click the links below: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo Website (Subscribe to get...
Luke 23:1-12 (From Christ) - King Herod and Pontius Pilate 29.11.2022 16:34
*Warning to parents - some explicit content regarding Herod and his daughter. - Jesus appears before Pontius Pilate, a governor that has the power to kill him or release him. - Pilate finds no fault with Jesus. - Pilate doesn't want to deal with the priests and sends Jesus to king Herod. - Herod mocks Jesus and sends him back to Pilate. Click the links below to see more P40 stuff: YouTube - https:...
Deuteronomy 5:1-11 (From Creation) - Respecting God's Name 28.11.2022 19:25
- The first three commandments can be summed up in two words: loving God. - What does it mean to take God's name in vain? - How can leaders and teachers avoid taking God's name in vain? - Jenn emphasizes the importance of Christians respecting God's name. Click the links below to see more good stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of...
Deuteronomy 4:32-49 (From Creation) - Why Should We Follow the Bible? - With Guest Speaker Jamie 25.11.2022 23:04
- Jamie and Jenn are on the podcast together talking about Goodwill, Christmas presents, the Bible, and why we should follow God. - Moses concludes his speech about the history of the Israelite nation. - There is only one God - YHWH - Why should humanity follow the rules and commandments in the Bible? Click the links below to see more of Jenn and P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZ...
Where Did Thanksgiving Come From? 24.11.2022 8:45
- Quick and sweet episode where Jenn delves into the history of Thanksgiving from Oct. 1863. - Is Thanksgiving a Christian holiday? Where did it originate from? - Other fun facts about Thanksgiving. - Jenn prays for you. Got some time today after eating turkey? Check out these other P40 Ministries things. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapte...
Deuteronomy 4:25-31 (From Creation) - What About Unreached Peoples? 23.11.2022 15:13
- What happens to unreached people who never heard the gospel? Where do they go when they die? - Moses warns the Israelites about what will happen if they worship other gods. - Deuteronomy prophecy that predicts the future years before it happened. - Jenn talks about God's unending mercy. Happy Thanksgiving!! Click the links below to see more of Jenn and P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watc...
Luke 22:63-71 (From Christ) - The Illegal Trial 22.11.2022 20:36
- Jesus is beaten and mocked for no reason. - Jesus is taken to an official trial that is done completely unfairly and against Jewish standards. - Discussion of the men who were on the Jewish council and were too afraid to stand up for Jesus. - Jenn gives encouragement on how we can stand strong even when it's hard. Click every link below: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo Webs...
Deuteronomy 4:15-24 (From Creation) - 4 Idols That Christians Might Have 21.11.2022 19:31
- Moses warns the people against graven images because hamdmade images couldn't possibly represent YHWH. - Moses warns against idols. - Jenn lists 4 modern-day idols that Christians might have. Click every link below: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.co...
Deuteronomy 4:1-14 (From Creation) - Should Modern Christians Follow the Old Testament Laws? 18.11.2022 17:45
- Moses continues with his introduction of the Old Testament Laws: - 1. Obey - 2. Don't add or subtract - 3. Remember - 4. Teach the kiddos - Why parents need to be present and involved. - Jenn asks the question, "Should Christians follow the OT laws?" and attempts to answer it. Click the links below and subscribe: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo Website - https://www.p40mini...
Luke 22:54-62 (From Christ) - How to Prepare for Temptation or Persecution 17.11.2022 18:51
- A discussion of Peter's root sin in denying Jesus. Hint: it went deeper than fear. - Peter denies Jesus 3 times before the morning hits. Jesus looks at him. - What would the "opposite" of Peter look like in times of persecution? - Jenn tells a story of a woman who was prepared to face persecution, and how you can also "be prepared." Click the links below and subscribe: YouTube - https://www.yout...
Deuteronomy 3:23-29 (From Creation) - Why Moses Was Not Allowed in the Promised Land 16.11.2022 19:51
- Moses begs God for a second chance to go into the Promised Land - Moses blames the people for his loss - Jenn references Numbers 20 and discusses the "Water Rock" more in depth - Why God judges leaders more harshly Subscribe to: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40minist...
Luke 22:39-53 (From Christ) - Sweat Like Drops of Blood 15.11.2022 22:02
- Jesus agonizes in the garden of Gethsemene - Prayer guards against temptation - How did the disciples know what Jesus was praying in the garden? - Jenn comments on the sweat like drops of blood, and what that might mean. Here's an article I read regarding "bloody sweat." https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3827523/#:~:text=Bloody%20sweating%20is%20called%20hematohidrosis,the%20pressure%...
Deuteronomy 3:1-22 (From Creation) - Are Some Verses "Stolen Promises?" 14.11.2022 19:12
- Moses continues with the history of the Israeli nation. - How tall were giants in the ancient days? - Moses commands Joshua not to fear. - If we apply verses from the Old Testament to our lives, are they stolen promises? Jenn comments on what she thinks about that. Click the links below and subscribe to all of it: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo Website - https://www.p40min...
Deuteronomy 2:24-37 (From Creation) - Does God Choose People to Go to Heaven? 11.11.2022 17:05
- Moses relays the history of the early Israelite nation and some of the battles they fought. - Moses discusses the King Sihon, who had his heart hardened from God. - Israel obeys God and refuses to be a warmongering nation. - Jen discusses the concept of God "hardening heart" and whether this means that God chooses people or rejects people. Here's some other places you can find my stuff: YouTube...
Luke 22:31-38 (From Christ) - Should Christians Arm Themselves? 10.11.2022 21:46
- Jesus prays for Peter's faith. - Jesus talks about "Selling one's cloak to buy a sword." - 4 differing opinions on what Jesus might mean by this. - Jenn gives her personal opinion about what Jesus might be saying. Here's some other places you can find my stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo Website - www.p40ministries.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact...
Deuteronomy 2:14-25 (From Creation) - When You Have to Wait for Something You Want 09.11.2022 16:19
- The Israelites travel through the wilderness for 38 years, until every person of the first generation (except Moses) dies. - God doesn't allow the children of Israel to go to the Promised Land just yet. - God lays a mighty foundation for His people. - Jenn talks about her own struggles with waiting for things, and how it's difficult to wait when we feel we should have things now. Here's all my o...
Luke 22:13-30 (From Christ) - Why is it Called the New Testament? 08.11.2022 20:39
- Jesus starts the Passover Supper with His disciples. - Is Judas going to heaven or hell? - Was Judas at the first Communion? - A discussion about the Old Testament vs. the New Testament. - Is humbleness really necessary? - Jenn delves into "Serving Pastors" and why having one is crucial for your church. Here's the episode I mentioned regarding Mark's account of the Last Supper: https://www.p40mi...
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