The Bible Unplugged Podcast

Introduction • The Book of Esther in the Old Testament is a rag to riches, romance, and intrigue plot all rolled into one story. • A young orphan woman, raised by her uncle, becomes queen of the Persian Empire, and risks the death penalty to expose a plot to murder her, her uncle, and everyone who believes in the one true God. Her acts of heroism, and the Jewish victory over those who would exterm...

Introduction • One man put in motion a plan to wipe out every man, woman, and child who worshipped the one true God. Government officials had their orders to carry out this plan. The date was set. Not even the King of the kingdom could stop the slaughter. • One woman who worshipped God intervened and saved her people. Her victory was so astounding that the anniversary of this event is still celebr...

Introduction • John wrote an account of Jesus’ life that is vastly different than the other gospels in the New Testament. This is due, in large part, to how God worked to change him over his lifetime. John the disciple is much different than the man who wrote the gospel. Same person, but his life experiences after led him to write a unique gospel. We benefit from John’s uniqueness in the stories h...

Introduction • Luke was a nobody who became an important somebody in the New Testament. We know very little about his life before he met the Apostle Paul. Luke wasn’t a disciple, never met Jesus, and was not even Jewish. • What we do know about Luke’s life, writing, and influence teach us that you don’t have to be part of the in-crowd to have an impact on others. • I’m Brent and this is episode 19...

TBU 18- Mark January 7, 2025 Introduction • John Mark knew he had disappointed his cousin and angered his traveling companions. To this day we don’t know what happened to cause the problem, but through his disappointment God developed a strong and forceful personality. He would go on to be the first to write down the words and events of Jesus: what we know as the Gospel of Mark. • I’m Brent and th...

TBU 17- Matthew December 31, 2024 Introduction • Matthew didn’t intend for life to turn out the way it did. After all, he was just trying to make a living to feed his family; but it seemed that everyone hated him. They called him a collaborator and a traitor. The people he worshipped with despised him. They considered him no better than a common sinner. • On one seemingly ordinary day, Matthew mee...

TBU 16- The Magnificat December 24, 2024 Welcome • Hi. I’m Brent and this is The Bible Unplugged podcast. • We’re continuing the series “Advent Unplugged” series by circling back to the time when Mary went to visit Elizabeth. • We don’t usually celebrate this part of the Christmas story, but meaning of this passage illuminates and gives a beautiful backdrop to the rest of the events surrounding th...

TBU 15- Simeon & Anna December 17, 2024 Welcome • Hi. I’m Brent and this is The Bible Unplugged podcast. • We’re continuing the series “Advent Unplugged” series by discussing two of the lesser known characters in the Christmas Story: Simeon and Anna found in Luke chapter 2 • They may have a minor role in the story, but their messages have profound meaning and impact. When Gospels Collide ad • Let...

TBU 14- Advent Unplugged- Herod December 10, 2024J. Brent Eaton, M.Div. Welcome • Hi. I’m Brent and this is The Bible Unplugged podcast. • We’re continuing the series “Advent Unplugged” series by discussing Herod’s role in the life of Jesus • There are some important details we miss if we don’t know the history behind the New Testament. When Gospels Collide ad • Let you know about one of my books...

Welcome • Hi. I’m Brent and this is The Bible Unplugged podcast. • We’re continuing the series “Advent Unplugged” series by discussing the Wise Men visiting Jesus found in Matthew chapter 2. • Warning: I’m going to challenge some long held assumptions about this story, but you will finish this episode with a new appreciation for God’s intricate sense of timing. When Gospels Collide • Let you know...

Welcome •        Hi. I’m Brent and this is The Bible Unplugged podcast. •        We’re continuing the series “Advent Unplugged” series by discussing the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem •        Warning: I will challenge some of your beliefs about the story. There are details we assume as true that are actually faulty interpretation •        My hope is that you will finish this episode with something t...

Welcome •        Hi. I’m Brent and this is The Bible Unplugged podcast. •        We’re continuing the series “Advent Unplugged” with a look at Joseph, the husband of Mary and the father of Jesus under Jewish Law. Matthew chapters 1 and 2 cover the majority of Joseph’s story. You may want to take a few minutes to read those chapters since I’ll be hitting the highlights. •        We will discuss wha...

Welcome •        Hi. I’m Brent and this is The Bible Unplugged podcast. •        In this episode we take a look at the story of Mary meeting the angel Gabriel. Her life took an unexpected turn that changed the world. This story is in Luke 1:26-56. You may want to take a few minutes to read the story since I’ll be hitting the highlights. •        We will also look at what this means and share some...

Welcome •        Hi. I’m Brent and this is The Bible Unplugged podcast. •        We’re continuing the series Advent Unplugged with a look behind the scenes of Zacharias meeting the Angel Gabriel. •        We will also look at what this means and share some practical ways to apply these lessons to our lives. •        In each episode we take away the centuries of misinterpretation and glamorization...

Welcome Hi, I'm Brent and this is the Bible Unplugged podcast. We're starting a series, Advent Unplugged, the stories behind the Christmas story. In this episode, we look at the Messiah's family history to find the saints, sinners, scandals and scoundrels in Jesus' family tree. We'll look at what these things mean to us and share some practical ways to apply these lessons to our lives. In each epi...

Elijah’s Big Crash- TBU 7 I Kings 19:1-15October 22, 2024 Welcome Hi, I'm Brent and this is the Bible Unplugged Podcast. I recorded the last episode outside while our house repairs were underway. I've cleared enough room in my sound studio slash storage closet to record inside this week. Living in a dusty construction zone has been a challenge for me and my wife this last week. In this episode, we...

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Elijah is one of the greatest prophets in the Bible. We may tend to believe that people like Elijah are superhuman, but even he had character flaws. What we learn about the humanness of Elijah gives us hope. God can work through each one of us regardless of our abilities, or lack of abilities. Get full access to Power Love & Miracles at www.powerloveandmiracles.com/subscribe

We look at Psalm 1:1-3 to see what God says about about how we should live and the benefits of living by God’s design. The following link go shows the entire chapter and the links to the Hebrew words. Just click on the superscript next to the word for more in depth information about the word. Psalm 1- Blue Letter Bible Please leave a comment or question below. Thanks for listening! Thanks for read...

The miraculous appears in the Bible in three ways: wonders, miracles, and signs. In this episode we explore all three and how they relate to each other. Get full access to Power Love & Miracles at www.powerloveandmiracles.com/subscribe

In Genesis 4:2-5 we read the story of Cain and Abel. God accepted Abel’s offering, but not Cain’s. Why? The answer has more to do with how and why we give to God, not what. Get full access to Power Love & Miracles at www.powerloveandmiracles.com/subscribe

In John 14:1-4 Jesus gave his disciples, and us, a tremendous promise of current and future security. The Intro Hi, I'm Brent, and this is the Bible Unplugged podcast. In this episode, we'll answer the question, did Jesus really promise us a mansion in heaven? In John 14, 1-4, Jesus gave us a tremendous promise, but we've lost the real meaning of this passage. In the Bible Unplugged, we chip away...