The Bible Unplugged Podcast

Hidden Heroes · Week 2 Primary Scriptures: John 19:38–42 · Mark 15:42–46 · Matthew 27:57–60 · Luke 23:50–53Isaiah 53:9 (fulfillment of prophecy)(World English Bible) Episode Summary What does faith look like when it arrives after the outcome is already decided? In this episode of The Bible Unplugged , we slow down and look closely at the brief but powerful appearance of Joseph of Arimathea —a man...

Series: Hidden Heroes of Holy Week (Week 1) Podcast: The Bible Unplugged (TBU) Host: J. Brent Eaton Bible Translation: World English Bible (WEB) Listen / Follow * Spotify: https://bit.ly/4gULxkr * iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/4lZg6Iz * Show notes + more: PowerLoveandMiracles.com (Podcast tab) Episode Summary On the day Jesus was crucified, fear scattered most of His followers. But a small group sta...

8–10 minutes The Bible Unplugged Podcast with J. Brent Eaton, M.Div. Listen on:Spotify • iHeartRadio • Amazon MusicShow notes & resources: PowerLoveandMiracles.com TBU Bonus intro episode Episode Summary As we step into a new year, this short bonus episode serves as a listener letter—a moment to pause, reflect, and share where The Bible Unplugged podcast is headed next. Many of you have shared the...

The Bible Unplugged Podcast with J. Brent Eaton, M.Div. Listen on: Spotify • iHeartRadio • Amazon Music Show notes & resources: PowerLoveandMiracles.com Episode Summary Over the last four episodes, we’ve explored how God prepared the world for the birth of His Son—through history, creation, dreams, and politics. In this final episode of our Advent series, we focus on a powerful and encouraging tru...

The Bible Unplugged Podcast with J. Brent Eaton, M.Div. Listen on: Spotify • iHeartRadio • Amazon Music Show notes & resources: PowerLoveandMiracles.com Episode Summary Politics is one of those topics we often avoid—especially around the holidays. It divides families, fuels anxiety, and can feel completely incompatible with faith. But the Christmas story tells a different story. Jesus was born int...

Introduction • God spoke through the prophets hundreds of years ago to promise the coming of the Messiah. He sent the angel Gabriel to tell Zacharias and Mary directly about their roles in Jesus’ birth. The most relatable, and enigmatic, way God spoke was through dreams—the same process we experience today. But does God still speak to us in dreams? • I’m Brent and this is episode 67 of The Bible U...

Introduction • On the fourth day of creation, God created the stars in the heavens. The light we see from the stars in the night sky could have taken hundreds or thousands of years to reach the earth. The amazing complexity of the universe was not a challenge for God. That included the creation, and timing, of the light in the night sky that pointed to the birth of our Savior. • I’m Brent, and thi...

December 2, 2025 Introduction • God had not spoken through a prophet in 400 years. The Book of Malachi closed out the Old Testament, but not the progression of history. The events that took place in those 4 centuries prepared the nation of Israel and the world for the coming of the Messiah. • I’m Brent, and this is episode 65 of The Bible Unplugged. We start a 5-part series on how God prepared the...

Introduction • The land of Judah lay in ruin. Massive swarms of locusts destroyed plants, vines, and trees leaving nothing untouched. The people faced economic ruin and possible starvation. In the midst of the devastation a prophet declared that an even greater event was coming. The “Day of the Lord” would be a turning point for God’s people. • I’m Brent, and this is episode 64 of The Bible Unplug...

Introduction • The nation had enjoyed a long period of stability and prosperity under a king that had ruled for over 50 years. Many citizens of the kingdom had never known another ruler. The death of their beloved king led to a period of political and spiritual decline, but God had prepared a messenger to call the nation back to their first love. • I’m Brent, and this is episode 63 of The Bible Un...

Introduction • Jacob wasn’t in a good place. He deceived his father, stole his brother’s blessing, and is running for his life. His past was a mess, his future didn’t look all that good, and his family relationships were shattered. What happens next is a life-changing encounter with God. • I’m Brent, and this is episode 62 of The Bible Unplugged. We take a deep dive into one of the most mysterious...

Introduction • God speaks to us in the quiet moments of prayer and in profound experiences of worship. But we find in the Bible that God brings life-changing and even earth-shattering messages to His people in the silence of dreams and the arresting awe of visions. Does God still speak to us this way or do we disregard significant dreams as the result of random events or restless sleep? • I’m Bren...

Introduction • He was a general that commanded armies and led a campaign that defeated God’s chosen people, but he had a flaw… two flaws, actually. He suffered from a debilitating illness and debilitating pride. What God asked him to do to heal both afflictions was seemingly impossible, but easy. • I’m Brent, and this is episode 60 of The Bible Unplugged. We look at the story of Naaman, a powerful...

Introduction • She was far from home, enslaved in a strange land and culture. We don’t even know her name, but the only words we know she said changed the fate of nations. God can use even the least significant people in this world to redirect history. • I’m Brent, and this is episode 59 of The Bible Unplugged. We look at an event in the life of a Hebrew slave girl who, in spite of her captivity,...

Introduction • If you’ve been involved in church for more than a few years, you’ve likely heard the Prayer of Jabez. It’s been printed on coffee mugs, bumper stickers, and in books that promise material blessings if you repeat it fervently enough. But what if that’s not what Jabez prayed for at all? • In this episode, we will strip away the glossy interpretation and uncover what Jabez really asked...

Introduction • There were many events that had turned Peter’s life upside down. Jesus called him away from the fishing business, he denied knowing Jesus at a critical time, and Jesus forgave and reinstated Peter after the resurrection. But there was still one area of his life that God had not yet confronted. • What we learn from Peter’s experience can transform how we reach out to people who need...

Introduction • Sometimes the hardest person to convince isn’t the outsider—it’s the insider • In Acts 10, God prepared the heart of Cornelius, a Gentile Roman soldier, to receive the message of the gospel. He was ready, but there was a problem. Peter, one of the disciples Jesus commissioned to take the good news to the ends of the earth, did not want to change. • What we learn from the hard-headed...

Introduction • God can work in and through anyone. You don’t have to be an educated or experienced insider to change the direction of God’s people… you just have to be available. That’s the experience of Cornelius, a Roman centurion and a symbol of Jewish oppression. His actions defied his culture and motivated the early believers to fulfill the commission of Jesus: to carry the gospel to the ends...

Introduction • We find meaningful mountain top experiences throughout the Bible. From Noah’s ark on Mount Ararat to Jesus on the Mount of Olives before His crucifixion, God shows His grace and power in high places. But, for every mountain there is a valley. We tend to forget that after every significant event on a mountain, people in the Bible faced difficult times afterward. • I’m Brent, and this...

Introduction • Throughout the Old Testament, people stacked stones as a place of sacrifice to worship God and to consecrate a location where God showed His power. Building altars wasn’t exclusive to God’s faithful. Not every stack of stones honored God. Some were built to manipulate the pagan gods into fulfilling the will of the people. The difference now, as it was then, is the relationship betwe...

September 2, 2025 Introduction • I’m Brent, and this is The Bible Unplugged. I’m breaking with the usual format for this episode. Why? It’s Episode 52. That means we have been together for a year. • I am so thankful to you for listening. When God impressed on me the idea for The Bible Unplugged, I had no idea where this would lead. A year later, these episodes have been streamed, read, and downloa...

Subscribe to “The Bible Unplugged” on: • Spotify: https://bit.ly/4gULxkr • iHeartradio: https://ihr.fm/4lZg6Iz • Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3SeeCfN • PowerLoveandMiracles.com: https://bit.ly/TBU_34 Introduction • His day was much like any other: chores to be done, business to be conducted… But then, a heavenly vision disrupted his plans and life. Jesus, the ascended Savior, told him to go to hi...

Introduction • What if a modern incarnation of the Tower of Babel story isn’t a place on a map, or a digital domain, but within our own hearts and souls? This tower isn’t built with bricks and mortar, or on the internet. This Babel is built on ambition, fear, the sacrifice of attention, and the desire for people to prove their self-worth. • I’m Brent, and this is episode 50 of The Bible Unplugged...

Introduction • Imagine a world where everyone is connected. One global language. One algorithm. One system that knows what you want even before you ask. That’s not science fiction—that’s right now. But here’s the question: Are we building something divine… or just another Tower of Babel?” • I’m Brent, and this is episode 49 of The Bible Unplugged . We continue our 3-part series on the Tower of Bab...

Introduction • The Tower of Babel account, found in Genesis 11, is a strange story tucked in between the Flood and Abraham. The whole story happens in just 8 verses, but the meaning and impact of this account echoes throughout history and impacts us even today. • I’m Brent, and this is episode 48 of The Bible Unplugged . We start a 3-part series on the Tower of Babel account and examine how that s...