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The Bible Message without Patriarchy

The story of God's love for humanity: highlights from Genesis to Revelation. In the 4th century AD, Bible translations and commentaries were written by men who had a strong prejudice against women. ... Read more

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Genesis Chapter 1: God's Creation

Genesis Chapter 1: God's Creation

In this episode, we read the creation story from an English translation of the Bible that does not contain a patriarchal... Read more

5 Dec 2017

12mins

Ranked #2

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Genesis Chapter 2: The Creation of Human Beings, Male and Female

Genesis Chapter 2: The Creation of Human Beings, Male and Female

In this podcast episode, we read Genesis chapter 2 from yet another English translation of the Bible that does not conta... Read more

11 Dec 2017

18mins

Ranked #3

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Genesis 20:14-18, What the Bible Says About Infidelity and Polygamy

Genesis 20:14-18, What the Bible Says About Infidelity and Polygamy

In this podcast episode, we read Genesis 20:14-18 from the Common English Bible. In this story, God confronts Abimelech ... Read more

17 Jun 2018

11mins

Ranked #4

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Genesis Chapter 17: Feminine Imagery for God, and the Meaning of Circumcision

Genesis Chapter 17: Feminine Imagery for God, and the Meaning of Circumcision

In this podcast episode, we read some sections of Genesis chapter 17 from the Common English Bible, and others from the ... Read more

30 Mar 2018

11mins

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Genesis 42, A Strongly Emotional Person is Chosen By God to Lead

Genesis 42, A Strongly Emotional Person is Chosen By God to Lead

In this podcast episode, we read Genesis 42 from the Good New Translation, Today's English Version.  In this story, we s... Read more

10 Nov 2019

16mins

Ranked #6

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Genesis 19:14-28, The Destruction of Sodom, and the Truth about Lot's Wife

Genesis 19:14-28, The Destruction of Sodom, and the Truth about Lot's Wife

In this podcast episode, we read Genesis 19:14-28 from the Common English Bible.  We distinguish between horribly inaccu... Read more

4 May 2018

12mins

Ranked #7

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Genesis 21:1-21, God Tells Abraham to Listen to His Wife Sarah, The Importance of Prioritizing the Safety of Abuse Victims

Genesis 21:1-21, God Tells Abraham to Listen to His Wife Sarah, The Importance of Prioritizing the Safety of Abuse Victims

In this podcast episode, we read Genesis 21:1-21 from the International Standard Version (ISV) of the Bible.  In this pa... Read more

3 Jul 2018

10mins

Ranked #8

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Genesis 27:1-45, The Story of Jacob and Esau: Masculinity is Not a Prerequisite for Leadership

Genesis 27:1-45, The Story of Jacob and Esau: Masculinity is Not a Prerequisite for Leadership

In this podcast episode, we read Genesis 27:1-45 from the International Standard Version of the Bible.  In this story, J... Read more

29 Oct 2018

14mins

Ranked #9

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Genesis 37, Joseph and his Brothers: Sibling Rivalry and the Perils of Polygamy

Genesis 37, Joseph and his Brothers: Sibling Rivalry and the Perils of Polygamy

In this podcast episode, we read Genesis chapter 37 from the Good News Translation, Today’s English Version. This story ... Read more

1 May 2019

14mins

Ranked #10

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Genesis 32 and 33: Jacob Shows Humility to Esau; How the Language of this Story Challenges a Patriarchal Translation of 1st Peter Chapter 3

Genesis 32 and 33: Jacob Shows Humility to Esau; How the Language of this Story Challenges a Patriarchal Translation of 1st Peter Chapter 3

In this episode, we read Genesis chapters 32 and 33 from the Good News Translation of the Bible, Today’s English Version... Read more

31 Jan 2019

18mins

Ranked #11

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Genesis 34: The Rape of Dinah; Confronting Victim-Blaming and Patriarchal Purity Culture (Trigger Warning)

Genesis 34: The Rape of Dinah; Confronting Victim-Blaming and Patriarchal Purity Culture (Trigger Warning)

In this podcast episode, we read Genesis chapter 34 from the Good News Bible, Today's English Version.  We read about th... Read more

16 Feb 2019

17mins

Ranked #12

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Genesis 39 - Joseph and Potiphar's Wife: A Person's Appearance Does Not Cause Others to Sin

Genesis 39 - Joseph and Potiphar's Wife: A Person's Appearance Does Not Cause Others to Sin

In this podcast episode, we read Genesis 39 from the Good News Translation, Today's English Version.  In this story, Pot... Read more

4 Aug 2019

13mins

Ranked #13

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Genesis 29:1-30, What the Bible Really Says About Leah; and The Importance of Distinguishing God’s Will from the Customs of a Fallen World

Genesis 29:1-30, What the Bible Really Says About Leah; and The Importance of Distinguishing God’s Will from the Customs of a Fallen World

In this podcast episode, we read Genesis 29:1-30 from the Good News Translation, Today’s English Version. Many English t... Read more

8 Dec 2018

15mins

Ranked #14

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Genesis 24, A Bride is Chosen for Isaac, and Challenging Patriarchal Traditions Related to Bridal Veils and Head Coverings

Genesis 24, A Bride is Chosen for Isaac, and Challenging Patriarchal Traditions Related to Bridal Veils and Head Coverings

In this podcast episode, we read Genesis chapter 24 from the New English Translation of the Bible.  In this passage, Reb... Read more

17 Aug 2018

23mins

Ranked #15

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Genesis Chapter 12:1-9: God's Promise to Abram, and a Prophecy about the Messiah

Genesis Chapter 12:1-9: God's Promise to Abram, and a Prophecy about the Messiah

In this episode, we read Genesis 12:1-9 in the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.  We learn about God's promise ... Read more

23 Feb 2018

9mins

Ranked #16

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Genesis Chapter 12:10-20: Abram's Fear and Deception

Genesis Chapter 12:10-20: Abram's Fear and Deception

In this episode, we read Genesis 12:10-20 from the Common English Bible.  We read about Abram's fear that Pharaoh will k... Read more

2 Mar 2018

9mins

Ranked #17

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Genesis 23, Sarah's Burial Ground: "The World's Most Ancient Jewish Site"

Genesis 23, Sarah's Burial Ground: "The World's Most Ancient Jewish Site"

In this podcast episode, we read Genesis chapter 23 from the Common English Bible (CEB).  We learn about Sarah's death, ... Read more

3 Aug 2018

10mins

Ranked #18

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Genesis 38 - Onan, Judah and Tamar: Confronting Sexual Double Standards and Oppressive Patriarchal Traditions

Genesis 38 - Onan, Judah and Tamar: Confronting Sexual Double Standards and Oppressive Patriarchal Traditions

In this podcast episode, we read Genesis 38 from the New English Translation of the Bible.  This passage has been freque... Read more

19 Jun 2019

16mins

Ranked #19

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Genesis 25:27-34, Esau's Birthright: Patriarchal Customs are Not to be Mistaken for the Will of God

Genesis 25:27-34, Esau's Birthright: Patriarchal Customs are Not to be Mistaken for the Will of God

In this podcast episode, we read Genesis 25:27-34 from the Common English Bible.  In this story, Esau sells his birthrig... Read more

12 Sep 2018

11mins

Ranked #20

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Genesis Chapter 11: The Tower of Babel, God's Response to Human Pride

Genesis Chapter 11: The Tower of Babel, God's Response to Human Pride

In this episode, we read Genesis chapter 11 from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.  This translation uses g... Read more

18 Feb 2018

13mins

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