The Burros of Berea Podcast

Our dear friend, Rachael Wrue, passed away Friday, March 28th, 2025. In loving memory, we are releasing our episode where we first interviewed them to hear her and her husband, Pete's personal testimony and to talk about their first book. Pete and Rachael have been long time friends of our podcast and were always fun to talk about the scriptures with together. Our prayers are with Pete and all of...

WARNING: This episode contains language and humor not meant for children. Please be advised. The Burros (minus Ralph and Sarita) go completely off the rails in this study. If you like history, archeology, and humor that gets out of control and hard to reel back in, then this episode is for you. If crude humor is not for you, here is your warning. We discuss chapter 5 and 6 of this book and find so...

Rick Welch sits down with Christopher Beth and Eric Ogea to discuss effective ways to minister to others in the world. Christopher Beth is the Founder, Chief Storyteller, and Director of The Bucket Ministry, a nonprofit sharing God’s love through the gift of safe, clean drinking water. A former business consultant, Christopher felt called to ministry after a 2012 mission trip to the Brazilian Amaz...

Rick Welch sits down and has a deeply personal conversation with Andrea Robinette. Last year, Rick had heard a story about a husband and father who had perished in a house fire trying to save two of his sons, but tragically all three died. Bill Evans, the Truckdriver Theologian, called Rick and discussed this situation and introduced him to the wife and mother of this family, Andrea Robinette. Aft...

Jon Paul Miles joins the Burros for a second time to discuss his book, Trusting in Grace. We delve into all of the aspects of grace and what it means for the believer. If you'd like to learn more about Jon Paul Miles and any of his books, click the link: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jon-Paul-Miles/author/B0DQV37TSK?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true If you'd like...

Rick Welch sits down with Michael Miano to discuss his talks given at the Advancing the Faith Conference last fall. To learn more about the Power or Preterism Network, or the ministry of Pastor Michael Miano at Blue Point Bible Church, please visit their websites at: Power of Preterism Network: http://www.powerofpreterism.com/ Blue Point Bible Church: https://www.bluepointbiblechurch.org/ If you'd...

Dr. John H. Walton sits down with the Burros to discuss his work on the Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures. Dr. Walton is an emeritus professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College in Illinois and an editor and writer of Old Testament comparative studies and commentaries. Throughout his research, Walton has focused his attention on comparing the culture and literature of the Bible and...

Rick Welch sits down with his friend, Chris Lombardi, once again to investigate more words and meanings from the Greek and Hebrew language. Did you know that when Saul was talking to the Witch at Endor that he was being duped by a con artist? We didn't either. Get ready! This episode is packed with lots of fun facts and may change the way you think about certain verses of scripture like never befo...

The Burros (minus Sarita and Ralph) sit down in Giraffe Studio to talk about all we had been through the last year. It's our season 5 kickoff! If you'd like to support our podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.burrosofberea.com Thanks for listening!

The Burros of Berea are back in Giraffe Studio to continue their study on the Book of Daniel. In this week's episode we tackle Chapter 4. Enjoy! If you'd like to become a patron of our podcast, please visit: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.burrosofberea.com Thanks for listening!

As the Burros come back to the studio after the storm and the holidays, we sit down to hear Sarita Edgerton's story of her first week as a South Carolina state representative. If you've followed our podcast, you know the story of how Sarita felt the call to go into politics to create change in her district and how her hard work campaigning led her to win her seat. We hope you'll listen in to hear...

Rick Welch shares a sermon on the hermeneutic of Audience Relevance. This tool is one which Rick employs in his bible study toolbox and shares the purpose and power it gives those who study the scriptures regularly. If you'd like to become a patron of this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our website at:...

The Burros of Berea Podcast member, Cherrie Lewis returns to sit down with Rick Welch to share her personal testimony and explain why she went on a ten month sabbatical. She tells of the different chapters of her life, the most recent chapter and looks ahead to her next one. Thanks for listening!

Special thanks to Pastor Michael Miano for allowing us to do a swapcast! This is a talk that Rick Welch gave at the Advancing the Faith 2024 Conference held at the Blue Point Bible Church. Thanks for listening!

In our final episode of 2024, Rick Welch sits down with Rick "Big Daddy" Carter to discuss his ATT (at this time) position in regard to his faith. After watching the world of preterism go all over the map and trying to make sense of it, Rick Welch wanted to sit down and give his best effort to explain where he's landed in regard to his understanding of the scriptures and just how important it is t...

Go fix yourself a Tom and Jerry (maybe don't add the Tom...or the Jerry...we're not sure which...) as Rick Welch sits down with Gary DeMar to discuss Christmas movies! We hope that you enjoy this conversation and watch some of these classic films. Some you will know, and some you may not! Merry Christmas! If you'd like to become a patron of this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: www.patre...

Rick Welch sits down with Chris Lombardi to discuss the unique structure of the Greek language used in The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Scholars today recognize that the Greek was used in a very unique way that could only be interpreted fully by the Hebraic mindset and understanding of the prophets of old. It's a fascinating look at one of the most misused, misunderstood, and difficult books in the...

In our first ever Bible Sandbox episode, Rick Welch and Rick Carter go into a deep speculative journey into the ministry of Jesus Christ and it's human aspect. We discuss the politics of religion and how certain details in the narrative found in the gospels seems to be coded. It's an interesting look at the Bible like you've never heard before! If you'd like to be a patron of our podcast, please v...

Happy Thanksgiving! This week's episode is a Swapcast! Australian Podcast, What's The Point Anyway? with Luke McInnes interviews Rick Welch six weeks after the Hurricane Helene Disaster to discuss his life, his faith, and living in the aftermath of the storm. If you'd like to hear more episodes of What's The Point Anyway? You can click the link or get it anywhere you listen to podcasts: https://op...

The Burros sit down in Giraffe Studio to meet one of Andy's favorite TikTok stars who is considered the most popular bible scholar in social media. Dan McClellan is an award-winning public scholar of the Bible. He has over one million followers on social media, and tens of thousands more tune in to his online classes and his Data Over Dogma Podcast. Dan received his PhD from the University of Exet...

The Burros pick up their study of the Book of Daniel. This episode was recorded two months ago, before the storm, before the election, etc. Picking up at Daniel Chapter 3 verse 7! We hope you enjoy this effort of reading and understanding this book without presuppositions. It's a challenge! If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea If you'...

Hurricane Helene ripped through Western North Carolina on September 27th, 2024 leaving families displaced from their homes, businesses destroyed, entire towns wiped out, and a death toll of over 100 people. Rick Welch and the Burros discuss how the storm impacted them personally and how they are doing after the disaster. If you'd like to continue to help with relief efforts in the area, please sen...

In our final episode of the Montana Wild Series, Rick Welch sits down with Tim Martin and Steve Magua to discuss the topic of Covenant Creation. So what is it anyway? Is Genesis 1 a story about the creation of the material universe? Or is it something else that the Bible will teach you as you learn from it? If you'd like to be a patron of this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: www.patreon...

In Part 3 of our Montana Wild Series, Rick Welch sits down with Catherine Munyori (Steve Magua's wife and mother of 8 children) and Amy Martin (Tim Martin's wife and mother of 9 children) and listens to their personal testimonies as well as what it's like to be the wives of men who minister and create content regarding their faith and understanding of the Bible. It's a fascinating look at marriage...

In this second part of our Montana Wild series, Rick Welch interviews Pastor Steve Magua of the Well Church of St. Louis, Missouri. Enjoy! Here is a link to Pastor Steve's book, Understanding the End Times: What Does the Bible Teach about the End ? https://www.amazon.com/UNDERSTANDING-END-TIMES-Bible-PASTOR-ebook/dp/B0D5TMNT49 Here is the link to Pastor Steve's ASK THE PASTOR YouTube Channel: http...