The Burros of Berea Podcast

Tiziana Severse, as always brings a microscope to one of Christianity's thornier topics, Homosexuality. In this episode she begins to carefully discuss the topic and the surrounding issues in regard to it. This episode may be triggering as we discuss some of the instances around "same sex activity" in the bible that may not be suitable for children. Please be mindful and we suggest parental guidan...

WARNING!- This episode has content not suitable for children under the age of 18. Parental Guidance is suggested. If odd or dark humor isn't your thing, then this episode is not for you. May the 4th be with you! The Burros once again look at interesting and odd scriptures found within the bible, occasionally with some crass humor but also a deeper dive into the actual meaning within its context. T...

The Burros of Berea get back on track with their study of the Epistle to the Hebrews after last week's recap and reconfiguration of the study format. This week we get into what the Son of God actually does for the believer, elevating them from being lost and dead in sin to being in favor with God. Now, the believers are "holy brothers and sisters'. It's a fascinating deep dive into one of the most...

The Burros of Berea take a step back and revisit the study after Andy and Tiziana express concern about the path we're taking. This episode we discuss the overall outline of the study as well as the long game to understanding the message of this pivotal letter. We hope that all who study with us can get a clearer understanding of what we've learned so far and just where we're heading. Thanks for l...

The Burros sit down with Pastor Joshua Sexton of Mill River Church of North Carolina. After his father died suddenly when he was six weeks old, his mother moved the family to Charlotte with her parents. Soon she would remarry and move the family to Brevard, a small town in Western North Carolina. As he grew into his teenage years, being raised in a deeply legalistic church and then abused by a chu...

Tiziana Severse is back to complete her fourth and final part on her study of the Book of Ruth. She sits in the studio with Sarita, Andy and Rick to discuss the special customs in marriage for the Jews, what Naomi is suggesting to Ruth, and how Boaz positioned himself to redeem these women and the land of his brethren. It's a powerful end to a very informative and beautiful study. If you'd like to...

The Burros of Berea are back in the studio to continue their study of the Epistle to the Hebrews. Rick Welch brings to the table the understanding of what "subjection to an angel" meant to the 1st century Christians of the time and why the worship of angels was an incorrect position. He also discusses how God operating in "the physical world" that was ruled by the "god of this world" is an operati...

Rick Carter extends our Side Study of Who Wrote the Gospel of John with a unique perspective on the character of Nicodemus. Looking deeper at the meeting between Jesus and Nicodemus and placing it within the time frame of the other gospel accounts, Rick picks up on a special type of non-linear writing much like you'd find in a comic. It's an interesting take on one of the most controversial Gospel...

The Burros of Berea speak with Dr. John Noe, author of Peak Performance Principles for High Achievers, People Power, The Apocalypse Conspiracy, Beyond the End Times: The Rest of...The Greatest Story Ever Told, Hell Yes/Hell No, The Next Great Reformation and many more. Growing up in church, Dr. Noe tells how through the years that he would answer the call to salvation, the call to ministry, the ca...

In his first Side Study, Rick Carter III brings a unique perspective to the age of Adam and the idea of how long a day was to God. As always with the Burros, the speculations go in different directions trying to piece together what actually happened in the garden and how time was calculated from a Creator outside the space time continuum and man prior to the loss of immortality and denied access t...

Actor Steve Shermett of The Chosen joins the Burros of Berea to tell his personal testimony. Steve plays the role of Rabbi Josiah on the hit global sensation The Chosen and tells of his experiences on that show. Soon his latest film, The Righteous Twelve, will be streaming. Thanks for listening and supporting this podcast! If you'd like to support us, please visit: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea...

Tiziana is back in the studio breaking down her third episode on the book of Ruth, with Andy, Rick and joining today Sarita! They break down the culture of the "Threshing Floor" and also the Levirite Marriage. It's a fascinating deep dive into the love story of King David's great grandparents and the significance of the Kinsmen Redeemer. Thanks for listening and supporting our podcast! If you'd li...

In our third part of the study of the Epistle to the Hebrews, Rick delves deeper into the Old and New Testament references that align with the writer's sentiments regarding the Son of God. The "knowledge of good and evil construct" phrase begins to take shape in the study as Rick attempts to show how the God of the bible begins to work within it with the ultimate outcome being the redemption of Hi...

Sarita continues her study of the "I AM" statements Jesus made about himself. She delves in a little deeper to what she calls "an 8th" I AM statement that usually isn't considered a part of the list. Rick, Andy and Rick Carter III sit in the discussion. If you'd like to become a supporter of the podcast financially, please visit our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea . If you'd like...

In her first time leading a study, Sarita "the Edge" Edgerton breaks down the "I AM" statements of Jesus Christ. Through careful examination, Sarita leads the group including Andy, Rick Carter III and Rick "the OG" through the gospel of John to layout each of the 8 (most say 7, but Sarita disagrees) times Jesus calls himself a particular name. It's a deep dive into who Jesus believed himself to be...

Rick and Rick Carter III sit down at Lighthouse Tabernacle in North Augusta, Georgia with Dr. Lynn Hiles to hear his personal testimony. Special thanks to Pastor Terry Taylor for allowing us to use his church to meet! Dr. Hiles has an apostolic mission encompassing over 43 years of traveling ministry. Dr. Hiles flows in the gifts of the spirit and gives insight and oversight to churches internatio...

The Burros sit down in the studio and begin breaking down Chapter 1 of this fascinating and disputed book of the bible. Understanding the culture and context that this letter was written in and the people it was written too becomes a critical point. The Greco-Roman world was rampant with worshipping of angels. The writer to the Hebrews sets out to show the important promises concerning the "human...

Tiziana is back in the studio with Andy, Rick and guest Michael Miano to discuss the first chapter of Ruth. Now that they have given a cultural and contextual basis for the book, they get into the narrative itself. After leaving Bethlehem due to a famine, Naomi and her family move to Moab. Naomi's sons marry Moabite women and soon die along with their father. Naomi, heartbroken and bitter, tells h...

Rick talks with all the Burros of Berea about how the podcast became what it is today. Thanks to everyone who has supported and listened to our podcast over the years. We look forward to an exciting third year! If you'd like to become a patron please visit: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea or visit our website at: www.burrosofberea.com

The Burros of Berea (minus Billy who was sick) and with Charlton R. Carter III (Electric Rickaloo) sitting in, begin Part 1 of their 16 part series of their study of the Epistle to the Hebrews. After Ralph reads from Deuteronomy in regard to the promises from God and the covenant the people make with Him, we begin to discuss what the ramifications of God's warning not to seek after other nations r...

The Burros of Berea (minus Billy Eye-Candy Kimzey due to illness) with Charlton "electric Rickaloo" Carter III filling in, kickoff their latest study called It's Time to Grow Up! A Study of the Epistle to the Hebrews. This episode is packed with the turbulent history of the Epistle on its way to being canonized, special words like Antilegomena, and the longest, most boring list of creeds, confessi...

Rick and Andy sit down in Giraffe Studio alone to continue their discussion of the Creator and the created thing in a relationship. After parts 1 and 2 where Rick went from Genesis to King David. Now Rick brings the promised Son of God, Jesus Christ into the discussion to explain the unique ministry he had. If you'd like to be a patron of our podcast please go to: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea...

Rick and Andy sit down in Giraffe Studio with Pastor Michael Miano to complete their preamble to the study of Hebrews. They discuss the breakdown of the relationship that God had with his chosen people and the significance of the Son and the Temple. Something radical was on the horizon for the people of Israel. Fire was coming and only the lost sheep and the ones who heard God's voice would make i...

Pastor Michael Miano of Blue Point Bible Church of Long Island, New York joins the Burros in Giraffe Studio to share his personal testimony! Growing up with the absence of a father, his mother in and out of jail, and forced to figure out life on his own, Mike made the decision in his youth to join a gang. After being in and out of jail several times, he eventually was sent to prison. During his ti...

Tiziana is back to host her next study on the book of Ruth! Rick, Andy and special guest, Pastor Michael Miano of Blue Point Bible Church sit down with her in Giraffe Studio to hear the fascinating background of one of the most famous books of the Old Testament. After Elimilech leaves Bethlehem with his wife, Naomi, and their two sons, due to a famine in the land they settle in Moab. Tiziana takes...