This week, we continue the story of the early church in the book of Acts, focusing on Peter. Peter has a weird hunger dream and then gets a request for help from an unexpected source: a Roman centurion! He knows God is trying to tell him something -- but what?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

This week, we continue the story of the early church in the book of Acts, focusing on Peter. Peter has a weird hunger dream and then gets a request for help from an unexpected source: a Roman centurion! He knows God is trying to tell him something -- but what?<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

50 - Peter and Cornelius

In this special episode, Robbie tells the chilling story of an undead demigod with an insatiable thirst for souls &amp; the power to raise an army of the dead. Free text version is available at patreon.com/bsfhc. Please consider becoming a Patron there as well, to help us keep the podcast going and to get access to Patron-exclusive bonus content!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

In this special episode, Robbie tells the chilling story of an undead demigod with an insatiable thirst for souls &amp; the power to raise an army of the dead. Free text version is available at<a href="http://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> patreon.com/bsfhc</a>. Please consider becoming a Patron there as well, to help us keep the podcast going and to get access to Patron-exclusive bonus content!<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

49 - The Necromancer

In this story, Nehemiah rallies the people to rebuild Jerusalem. Almost everyone helps build it except the rich people, who are too busy taking advantage of people's struggles to become even wealthier at their neighbors' expense. Nehemiah has a lot of work to do to protect against threats from both outside and inside the city.Free text version is available at patreon.com/bsfhc. Please consider becoming a Patron there as well, to help us keep the podcast going and to get access to Patron-exclusive bonus content!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

In this story, Nehemiah rallies the people to rebuild Jerusalem. Almost everyone helps build it except the rich people, who are too busy taking advantage of people's struggles to become even wealthier at their neighbors' expense. Nehemiah has a lot of work to do to protect against threats from both outside and inside the city. Free text version is available at<a href="http://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> patreon.com/bsfhc</a>. Please consider becoming a Patron there as well, to help us keep the podcast going and to get access to Patron-exclusive bonus content!<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

48 - Nehemiah and the Evil Rich People

Today Robbie tells one of the most beloved Bible stories of all time: the story of Esther, the young queen who saved her people from destruction. Content note: In the original story there's an undercurrent of sexual violence and racial violence, and the story takes place in a culture that just isn't safe for ethnic minorities and women. We tried to keep this adaptation child-friendly and as light as possible while still being true to the story and the author’s own beliefs on the importance of consent and justice.Free text version is available at patreon.com/bsfhc. Please consider becoming a Patron there as well, to help us keep the podcast going and to get access to Patron-exclusive bonus content!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

Today Robbie tells one of the most beloved Bible stories of all time: the story of Esther, the young queen who saved her people from destruction. Content note: In the original story there's an undercurrent of sexual violence and racial violence, and the story takes place in a culture that just isn't safe for ethnic minorities and women. We tried to keep this adaptation child-friendly and as light as possible while still being true to the story and the author’s own beliefs on the importance of consent and justice.Free text version is available at<a href="http://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> patreon.com/bsfhc</a>. Please consider becoming a Patron there as well, to help us keep the podcast going and to get access to Patron-exclusive bonus content!<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

47 - Esther

This episode picks back up in the book of Acts, where Peter and the early church are excited to face a lot of persecution, mostly directed by a young man named Saul. Saul, also known as Paul, is very, very certain that he knows the true way to follow God and that those who disagree with him are not only wrong but dangerous. We’ll see whether that changes over the course of this story.Free text version is available at patreon.com/bsfhc. Please consider becoming a Patron there as well, to help us keep the podcast going and to get access to Patron-exclusive bonus content!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

This episode picks back up in the book of Acts, where Peter and the early church are excited to face a lot of persecution, mostly directed by a young man named Saul. Saul, also known as Paul, is very, very certain that he knows the true way to follow God and that those who disagree with him are not only wrong but dangerous. We’ll see whether that changes over the course of this story.Free text version is available at<a href="http://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> patreon.com/bsfhc</a>. Please consider becoming a Patron there as well, to help us keep the podcast going and to get access to Patron-exclusive bonus content! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

46 - Paul the Apostle

This episode is all about Samson, God’s one-man wrecking crew against the Philistines. Samson was not the wisest, but he definitely was the strongest -- at least, while his hair was long. It’s a story full of fighting, riddles, deception, and extreme recklessness.Free text version is available at patreon.com/bsfhc. Please consider becoming a Patron there as well, to help us keep the podcast going and to get access to Patron-exclusive bonus content!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

This episode is all about Samson, God’s one-man wrecking crew against the Philistines. Samson was not the wisest, but he definitely was the strongest -- at least, while his hair was long. It’s a story full of fighting, riddles, deception, and extreme recklessness. Free text version is available at<a href="http://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> patreon.com/bsfhc</a>. Please consider becoming a Patron there as well, to help us keep the podcast going and to get access to Patron-exclusive bonus content!<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

45 - Samson

This episode is about shibboleths! You may not know that word, but if you've heard of or played the video game "Among Us," you may already know the concept. We're telling the story of Jephthah the judge, a strong fighter who was terrible at diplomacy, made an impulsive promise that led to tragedy, and who is mostly known for his plan for identifying imposters.Free text version is available at patreon.com/bsfhc. Please consider becoming a Patron there as well, to help us keep the podcast going and to get access to Patron-exclusive bonus content!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

This episode is about shibboleths! You may not know that word, but if you've heard of or played the video game "Among Us," you may already know the concept. We're telling the story of Jephthah the judge, a strong fighter who was terrible at diplomacy, made an impulsive promise that led to tragedy, and who is mostly known for his plan for identifying imposters. Free text version is available at<a href="http://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> patreon.com/bsfhc</a>. Please consider becoming a Patron there as well, to help us keep the podcast going and to get access to Patron-exclusive bonus content!<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

44 - Imposters Among Us: Shibboleths

In this episode, Robbie revisits the Christmas story (Gospel of Luke version) live with a studio audience! (OK, the studio audience consists of their spouse and kids...gotta maintain social distancing!)Free text version is available for most episodes at patreon.com/bsfhc. (Because this episode did not have a script, we unfortunately don't have a transcript. We're sorry about that! But please feel free to check out episode 13, where Robbie first told the Christmas story -- that episode does have a full transcript.) Please consider becoming a Patron there as well, to help us keep the podcast going and to get access to Patron-exclusive bonus content!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

In this episode, Robbie revisits the Christmas story (Gospel of Luke version) live with a studio audience! (OK, the studio audience consists of their spouse and kids...gotta maintain social distancing!) Free text version is available for most episodes at<a href="http://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> patreon.com/bsfhc</a>. (Because this episode did not have a script, we unfortunately don't have a transcript. We're sorry about that! But please feel free to check out <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/32357053" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode 13, where Robbie first told the Christmas story</a> -- that episode does have a full transcript.) Please consider becoming a Patron there as well, to help us keep the podcast going and to get access to Patron-exclusive bonus content!<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

43 - The Christmas Story LIVE!

In this episode, commander Naaman from Aram goes to his enemy country in search of a miracle cure for his sickness, and the great prophet Elisha magically captures an entire army. King Joram provides comedic relief. Free text version is available at patreon.com/bsfhc. Please consider becoming a Patron there as well, to help us keep the podcast going and to get access to Patron-exclusive bonus content!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

In this episode, commander Naaman from Aram goes to his enemy country in search of a miracle cure for his sickness, and the great prophet Elisha magically captures an entire army. King Joram provides comedic relief. Free text version is available at<a href="http://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> patreon.com/bsfhc</a>. Please consider becoming a Patron there as well, to help us keep the podcast going and to get access to Patron-exclusive bonus content!<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

42 - Elisha Makes Naaman Take a Bath

This week we tell the story of a group of people who got along so well and worked together so well that God decided they had to be stopped. Before that, we revisit the stories of God creating the world, Adam and Eve, and Noah’s Ark, so we can better understand how the Tower of Babel fits into the book of Genesis. And because the Tower of Babel is an origin story for languages, we also take a look at how languages actually develop.Free text version is available at patreon.com/bsfhc. Please consider becoming a Patron there as well, to help us keep the podcast going and to get access to Patron-exclusive bonus content!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

This week we tell the story of a group of people who got along so well and worked together so well that God decided they had to be stopped. Before that, we revisit the stories of God creating the world, Adam and Eve, and Noah’s Ark, so we can better understand how the Tower of Babel fits into the book of Genesis. And because the Tower of Babel is an origin story for languages, we also take a look at how languages actually develop. Free text version is available at<a href="http://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> patreon.com/bsfhc</a>. Please consider becoming a Patron there as well, to help us keep the podcast going and to get access to Patron-exclusive bonus content!<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

41 - The Tower of Babel - Where Languages Come From

I'm Robbie, and I'll be telling family-friendly, fun, and somewhat irreverent retellings of Bible stories for kids who aren't already familiar with them. I couldn't find the stories told as myth without attempts at indoctrination, so I'm trying to do that. The audience I always have in mind for my stories are my two brilliant and sarcastic children, ages 8 and 9. Text versions will be posted for free at https://www.patreon.com/BSFHC .Subscribe to my Patreon for bonus content and early access to episodes!

Not only is this a thing I have been looking and hoping for, I could not dream it to be any better than what Robbie has made. When I listened to her talk about why she wanted to make this podcast, I cried with overwhelming feelings of understanding and validation. 

What I appreciate most is Robbie’s ability to balance irreverence with measured presentation. She is honest about her reactions and thoughts, but never mocks Christians or the system of belief. She really does present the stories the same way I might with myths from any other tradition, but find hard to do when I have so much baggage around the bible stories I was raised believing.

I want Robbie to live near me

I am SO excited to have stumbled across this awesome podcast!  We have been searching for something easy to digest like this since moving to the highly conservative Inland NW.  So far I have been pleased to hear that it is not putting down Christianity NOR does it make my kids feel like our family is wrong for not claiming a faith.  Now we will be able to learn the stories of the Bible in a way that is comfortable for us non church-going peeps.  Thank you so much for creating this!

Excited!

I'm Robbie, and I'll be telling family-friendly, fun, and somewhat irreverent retellings of Bible stories for kids who aren't already familiar with them. I couldn't find the stories told as myth without attempts at indoctrination, so I'm trying to do that. The audience I always have in mind for my stories are my two brilliant and sarcastic children, ages 8 and 9. Text versions will be posted for free at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/BSFHC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/BSFHC</a> .Subscribe to my Patreon for bonus content and early access to episodes!

Bible Stories for Heathen Children

 Jesus has "the last supper". Jesus celebrates the Passover surrounded by his closest friends, but he is afraid of being alone. He knows one of his closest friends will betray him &amp; the rest of the disciples will scatter.This is the fourth episode in a 7 episode series about Jesus &amp; the Easter Story. There will be 3 episodes next week to finish the series - on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

Jesus has "the last supper". Jesus celebrates the Passover surrounded by his closest friends, but he is afraid of being alone. He knows one of his closest friends will betray him &amp; the rest of the disciples will scatter.This is the fourth episode in a 7 episode series about Jesus &amp; the Easter Story. There will be 3 episodes next week to finish the series - on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

24 - Jesus is Arrested

This episode pulls from two gospels to tell the story of the birth of Jesus. In John’s Gospel, Jesus had to out-miracle even the greatest prophets, and the gospel writer Luke was not to be outdone. Jesus’s birth could be nothing less than the most impressive and surprising of all the miracle babies in the canon. Join us this week for the most miraculous baby covered in this miracle-baby mini-series. Also included, a few thoughts about the winter solstice and how my family celebrates it and what it means to meSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

This episode pulls from two gospels to tell the story of the birth of Jesus.  In John’s Gospel, Jesus had to out-miracle even the greatest prophets, and the gospel writer Luke was not to be outdone. Jesus’s birth could be nothing less than the most impressive and surprising of all the miracle babies in the canon. Join us this week for the most miraculous baby covered in this miracle-baby mini-series. Also included, a few thoughts about the winter solstice and how my family celebrates it and what it means to me <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

13 - The Christmas Story

 My 2 kids join me with questions, laughter, and incredulity as I tell the story of the early days of Jesus’ ministry described in the Gospel of John; turning water into wine, turning over tables in the temple, talking to Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman, and healing someone’s sick son. Jesus says a lot of intentionally confusing stuff and my kids started to find it hilarious.John the writer is interesting because unlike the other gospel writers, his Jesus is actually very big on self promotion. John is intent from the very beginning on convincing the reader that Jesus is God, but most of the time he just says “and Jesus did lots of signs and people believed” without actually describing those miracles. It’s really more theology than story, but by golly I eked a narrative out of it despite John not giving me a whole lot to work with.For Side Notes - my behind the scenes thoughts about this story, become a patron for $1For occasional jokes and updates, follow me on twitter @bsfheathenkidsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

My 2 kids join me with questions, laughter, and incredulity as I tell the story of the early days of Jesus’ ministry described in the Gospel of John; turning water into wine, turning over tables in the temple, talking to Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman, and healing someone’s sick son. Jesus says a lot of intentionally confusing stuff and my kids started to find it hilarious.John the writer is interesting because unlike the other gospel writers, his Jesus is actually very big on self promotion. John is intent from the very beginning on convincing the reader that Jesus is God, but most of the time he just says “and Jesus did lots of signs and people believed” without actually describing those miracles. It’s really more theology than story, but by golly I eked a narrative out of it despite John not giving me a whole lot to work with. For Side Notes - my behind the scenes thoughts about this story,<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> become a patron</a> for $1 For occasional jokes and updates, follow me on<a href="https://twitter.com/bsfHeathenKids" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> twitter @bsfheathenkids</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

9 - Jesus Turns Water into Wine and other Stories from John

Joseph Pt

The drama of the descendants of Abraham continues in this week's story, the first in a two part series about Joseph, as he goes from favorite son to betrayed slave to the second most important person in Egypt. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

The drama of the descendants of Abraham continues in this week's story, the first in a two part series about Joseph, as he goes from favorite son to betrayed slave to the second most important person in Egypt.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

19 - Joseph pt 1 - The Dreamer

this episode follows Saul from the first time he meets Samuel, through when he meets David as an old king who God has left. This is some pretty important backstory, and is the second part of our 4 episode long series on David becoming the king. Support me on Patreon for early access and bonus content, including an upcoming conversational episode for $5 patrons.https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc/Follow me on twitter @BSFHeathenKidsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

this episode follows Saul from the first time he meets Samuel, through when he meets David as an old king who God has left. This is some pretty important backstory, and is the second part of our 4 episode long series on David becoming the king. Support me on Patreon for early access and bonus content, including an upcoming conversational episode for $5 patrons. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc/</a> Follow me on twitter @BSFHeathenKids<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

3 - The Saga of Saul

Content Note: a character who is about to die ends his life himself in this episode.This is the 4th and final episode about David (for now). He's been told he'll be king, but for now, he's on the run from King Saul. It will take all his cunning to survive among the Philistines.another note: there's some stuff in here that I consider problematic regarding how mental illness is discussed and the kinda gross (but still common today) disability inspiration story with Mephibosheth. I wasn't sure exactly how to handle those elements of the story without going off on a lot of editorializing tangents. Possibly I should have. I'm still figuring out how to approach these things.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

Content Note: a character who is about to die ends his life himself in this episode.This is the 4th and final episode about David (for now). He's been told he'll be king, but for now, he's on the run from King Saul. It will take all his cunning to survive among the Philistines.another note: there's some stuff in here that I consider problematic regarding how mental illness is discussed and the kinda gross (but still common today) disability inspiration story with Mephibosheth. I wasn't sure exactly how to handle those elements of the story without going off on a lot of editorializing tangents. Possibly I should have. I'm still figuring out how to approach these things.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

5 - David in Exile

For Thanksgiving, I'm telling the story of the Maccabees fighting colonization and oppression with a small but dedicated group of fighters. This is not from the Protestant canon; it's a story I learned (a part of) in Sunday school, but with the fighty parts added back in! Happy Thanksgiving, remember to fight white supremacy and resist religious hegemony!Note: While some of this story is from history, definitely think of my version as historical fiction. I'm worried that I wasn't clear about that :) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

For Thanksgiving, I'm telling the story of the Maccabees fighting colonization and oppression with a small but dedicated group of fighters. This is not from the Protestant canon; it's a story I learned (a part of) in Sunday school, but with the fighty parts added back in!  Happy Thanksgiving, remember to fight white supremacy and resist religious hegemony! Note: While some of this story is from history, definitely think of my version as historical fiction. I'm worried that I wasn't clear about that :) <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

10 - Maccabees

The friendship of David and Jonathan is most dramatic installment of the David story yet! This one has swords, spears, daring acts, love and hate, lies, drama, and intrigue!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

The friendship of David and Jonathan is most dramatic installment of the David story yet! This one has swords, spears, daring acts, love and hate, lies, drama, and intrigue!<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

4 - David and Jonathan

This is a shorter than usual episode telling some bits of the prophet Elisha's story, specially chosen for the week before Halloween. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

This is a shorter than usual episode telling some bits of the prophet Elisha's story, specially chosen for the week before Halloween. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

6 - Elisha's Magic Skeleton

A classic tale of family drama - this is one part of the Abraham story from Genesis, told with a focus on the slave Hagar and her son, as Abraham and Sarah attempted to make gods promises come true. This story also covers the birth of Isaac, the baby promised to Abraham. It's not really Hagar's story at first, but she makes her mark anyways.support me on Patreontalk to me on Twitterlike the page on Facebook Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

A classic tale of family drama - this is one part of the Abraham story from Genesis, told with a focus on the slave Hagar and her son, as Abraham and Sarah attempted to make gods promises come true. This story also covers the birth of Isaac, the baby promised to Abraham. It's not really Hagar's story at first, but she makes her mark anyways. support me on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> talk to me on <a href="https://twitter.com/bsfHeathenKids" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> like the page on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Biblestoriesforheathenchildren/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

11 - Sarai and Hagar

An excerpt from the November bonus episode, available in full to Patrons on Patreon in the $5 a month tier.This episode is a discussion between me and my spouse about the English language and Bible translations. We discuss how KJV only-ism parallels early efforts to keep the Bible from being translated into English, the tower of Babel, and how learning the history of the English language was one of the pieces in our deconstruction of conservative Christianity. This excerpt includes a story about my pastor FiL accusing me of moral relativism for suggesting that nonstandard English dialect had grammatical systems (back before I was a moral relativist - go figure) and some discussion of how Evangelical control of language and Bible translations is vital to its chokehold on politics and culture.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

An excerpt from the November bonus episode, available in full<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> to Patrons on Patreon </a>in the $5 a month tier. This episode is a discussion between me and my spouse about the English language and Bible translations. We discuss how KJV only-ism parallels early efforts to keep the Bible from being translated into English, the tower of Babel, and how learning the history of the English language was one of the pieces in our deconstruction of conservative Christianity. This excerpt includes a story about my pastor FiL accusing me of moral relativism for suggesting that nonstandard English dialect had grammatical systems (back before I was a moral relativist - go figure) and some discussion of how Evangelical control of language and Bible translations is vital to its chokehold on politics and culture.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

Bonus Ep 2 - Excerpt

This short episode is an excerpt of a discussion between my spouse and I - join our $5 patrons in the Polaris tier to get access to the full episode!In this short excerpt, we discuss similarities between the Bible and pop culture franchise and pop culture fanfiction.https://www.patreon.com/bsfhcSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

This short episode is an excerpt of a discussion between my spouse and I - join our $5 patrons in the Polaris tier to get access to the full episode!In this short excerpt, we discuss similarities between the Bible and pop culture franchise and pop culture fanfiction. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

Bonus Ep 1 - Excerpt

A selection of stories about Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Mostly these are stories about Jacob. They're stories of love, hate, jealousy, deception, treachery, hope, faith, and family. There's a lot of family almost killing each other; perhaps that's why my family growing up focused on these stories so much. Just so relatable. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

A selection of stories about Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Mostly these are stories about Jacob. They're stories of love, hate, jealousy, deception, treachery, hope, faith, and family. There's a lot of family almost killing each other; perhaps that's why my family growing up focused on these stories so much. Just so relatable. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

18 - Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, oh my!

Three of 4 gospels start with not Jesus, but John the Baptist, a historical figure with a significant following and large reputation in his era - he shows up in the Jesus legends to lend credibility to them. Luke's gospel begins with the myth of John's birth, told simultaneously with the story of Jesus' birth - two babies whose births were promised to change the world.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

Three of 4 gospels start with not Jesus, but John the Baptist, a historical figure with a significant following and large reputation in his era - he shows up in the Jesus legends to lend credibility to them. Luke's gospel begins with the myth of John's birth, told simultaneously with the story of Jesus' birth - two babies whose births were promised to change the world.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

12 - The Birth of John the Baptist

The beloved children’s tale of the time God decided to put his favorite person and family in a boat with a pair of every animal to repopulate the entire world and then flooded everything so every living thing on dry land died.Now with a bit of incredulity towards the Answers in Genesis people and other Creationist scientists.All the story, none of the belief!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

The beloved children’s tale of the time God decided to put his favorite person and family in a boat with a pair of every animal to repopulate the entire world and then flooded everything so every living thing on dry land died. Now with a bit of incredulity towards the Answers in Genesis people and other Creationist scientists.All the story, none of the belief!<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

#15 - Noah's Ark

God continues his one-sided competition with Baal and Asherah for the hearts of the people in Israel, sending Elijah, the powerful new prophet, to foretell drought and famine, culminating in an epic showdown (to which only one god shows up).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

God continues his one-sided competition with Baal and Asherah for the hearts of the people in Israel, sending Elijah, the powerful new prophet, to foretell drought and famine, culminating in an epic showdown (to which only one god shows up).<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

16 - Elijah Calls Down Fire From Heaven

Jesus is at the height of his popularity. He enters Jerusalem in a triumphant parade, purges the temple (again?), heals many people, and outsmarts the religious leaders. Jerusalem is packed with Passover visitors &amp; Jesus is who everyone's talking about. The 3rd of 7 episodes about Jesus and the Easter story.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

Jesus is at the height of his popularity. He enters Jerusalem in a triumphant parade, purges the temple (again?), heals many people, and outsmarts the religious leaders. Jerusalem is packed with Passover visitors &amp; Jesus is who everyone's talking about. The 3rd of 7 episodes about Jesus and the Easter story. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

23 - Jesus Enters Jerusalem

On God’s command, the prophet Elijah recruits his replacement -- the very similarly-named Elisha. Elijah is dramatically taken directly into heaven, and Elisha carries on his work. Meanwhile, King Ahab and his two sons who reign as king after him are generally weak and whiny, and nobody likes them, including God.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

On God’s command, the prophet Elijah recruits his replacement -- the very similarly-named Elisha. Elijah is dramatically taken directly into heaven, and Elisha carries on his work. Meanwhile, King Ahab and his two sons who reign as king after him are generally weak and whiny, and nobody likes them, including God.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

17 - Elijah and Elisha

This is a bonus episode in which I think aloud about stories, humanity, the meaning of life, what parents get out of the Santa myth, Christmas and the solstice. For more about the Solstice, come back Thursday (or visit Patreon on Tuesday if you're a patron), because I talk about that a little in the upcoming episode, "The Christmas Story"I also read a favorite passage from Terry Pratchett's Hogfather about humans and fantasy in this episode.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

This is a bonus episode in which I think aloud about stories, humanity, the meaning of life, what parents get out of the Santa myth, Christmas and the solstice. For more about the Solstice, come back Thursday (or visit Patreon on Tuesday if you're a patron), because I talk about that a little in the upcoming episode, "The Christmas Story"I also read a favorite passage from Terry Pratchett's Hogfather about humans and fantasy in this episode.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

Bonus: Thoughts on Meaning 

 The second of a two part story, in which, Joseph, having grown up and become successful, devises some secret tests for his brothers, who betrayed him years ago.Also in which 11 brothers deal with a really weird Egyptian ruler who is totally obsessed with them and seems to know more than he should.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc)

The second of a two part story, in which, Joseph, having grown up and become successful, devises some secret tests for his brothers, who betrayed him years ago.Also in which 11 brothers deal with a really weird Egyptian ruler who is totally obsessed with them and seems to know more than he should.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bsfhc</a>)

20 - Joseph pt 2 - Revealer of Secrets

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