God's Wife with Francesca Stavrakopoulou

Why Is She Salt?: This week the Dans dive back into Chapter and Verse with the story of Lot, the angels, and Sodom and Gomorrah. Then, they dive in to the problem of provenance. How do we know when an artifact is legit, and if we're not sure... what do we do about it?... by Data Over Dogma

61 min listen

So Many Gods!: This week we dive into the deep end of biblical polytheism. First, we go "chapter and verse" discussing 2 Kings, chapter 3. It's a war campaign with a VERY surprising ending. Next it's a fascinating look at what's happening in Psalm 82 and the... by Data Over Dogma

68 min listen

God's Wife with Francesca Stavrakopoulou: This week we interview the inimitable Francesca Stavrakopoulou. Author, scholar, and BBC documentary presenter, Dr. Stavrakopoulou discusses some big questions about the God of the Bible. Did He have a body? Did He have a wife? Did He demand child... by Data Over Dogma

55 min listen

Ehrmageddon! With Bart Ehrman: On this week's show, the Dans talk apocalypse with Bart Ehrman. Ehrman's new book Armageddon: What the Bible Really Says About the End is a deep-dive into one of the Bible's most confounding books, Revelation. We talk about the rapture (and all... by Data Over Dogma

53 min listen

The Mark of the Best: This week, Dan B looks to the book of Revelation to explain why UPC bar codes and covid vaccines are bad. But Dan M steps in with his decoder ring, and with just a little sleuthing, they finally solve the mystery of the mark of the beast (hint: it was... by Data Over Dogma

65 min listen

Contextual Healing with Aaron Higashi: This week, the Dans are joined by scholar and fellow biblical TikToker Aaron Higashi. In this interview Dr. Higashi talks about theological context, and the fact that every believer is coming from a particular perspective. He also discusses the perils... by Data Over Dogma

67 min listen

The Case of the Missing Verses: First off this week, we're talking KJV. Where did the King James version of the Bible come from? Why is it a "version" and not a "translation"? Why did King James decide a new version was necessary, and was he actually involved in its creation? Is... by Data Over Dogma

59 min listen

God Breathed?: Is all scripture written (or breathed) by God? This week we use big words like "univocal" to explore the implications of the Bible having only one author. Is every verse divinely inspired? And if not, what are the implications of a fallible text?... by Data Over Dogma

66 min listen

The Blessing of the Magdalene w/ Elizabeth Schrader Polczer: This week Bible scholar (and singer/songwriter) Elizabeth Schrader Polczer joins us to discuss Mary Magdalene. Dr Schrader Polczer plumbs the depths of textual criticism to explore a fuller and possibly more accurate view of the mysterious and often... by Data Over Dogma

74 min listen

In the Beginning*: It's the beginning of the podcast, and we couldn't be more excited! In our inaugural episode, the Dans go "Chapter and Verse" with the creation story--sorry, stories--in Genesis 1, 2, and 3. Then, in "What does that Mean?" we discuss the... by Data Over Dogma

70 min listen

Adam and Steve (what the Bible says about homosexuality): Happy Pride month, everybody! This week, Dr. McClellan takes a deep dive into gayness. Wait. That doesn't sound right... He takes a deep dive into the Bible's view on gayness. Yeah, that sounds better. What does the Bible actually say? What DOESN'T it... by Data Over Dogma

76 min listen

Episode 35: Who ACTUALLY Wrote the New Testament? by Data Over Dogma

59 min listen

The Problem of Protestant Paul with Matthew Thiessen by Data Over Dogma

56 min listen

Lilith Unfair: This week we're delving into the legends, myths, misunderstandings, and slanders surrounding Lilith. Who or what is Lilith? Feminist icon? First wife to Adam? Night demon? Owl? We break down the origin stories, and get to the bottom of this mysterious... by Data Over Dogma

61 min listen

I'll make you a STAR! With David A. Burnett: You're not going to want to miss this one! This week, the Dans are resurrected as star stuff when they interview scholar and friend David A. Burnett. You're not going to want to miss this one, as David connects Paul's ideas of the afterlife with the... by Data Over Dogma

78 min listen

Betrayed by Dan Brown by Data Over Dogma

54 min listen

Apostlepalooza!: Do yo think you know your apostles? Can you name the original twelve? Is that even a thing that can actually be done? It seems like it should be a simple task, but this week the Dans dive in to the apostolic deep end, and find a total mess waiting.... by Data Over Dogma

63 min listen

Connecting With Source: Want to know why the first two books of the Bible conflict with each other? Confused by the story of Joseph that seems to keep switching its narrative mid-stream? Looking for an explanation for why the pentateuch (that's the first five books of the... by Data Over Dogma

67 min listen

Does God Regret this Podcast?: This week Dr. Dan says "alright, let's see it" to claims about whether or not God can regret. Does Genesis actually say that God repented for making humanity? Then, hot on the heels of a big trip to Israel, the Dans discuss modern archaeology and what... by Data Over Dogma

61 min listen

Will the Best Bible Please Stand Up?: So many of our listeners have asked "which translation of the Bible is the best?" Well this week, the Dans do a deep dive into the Bible's journey from ancient Hebrew and Greek into English. We're tackling the twists and turns and socio-political... by Data Over Dogma

81 min listen

God's Big Fish Story by Data Over Dogma

58 min listen

Abortion and the Bible: It's one of the big issues of our time. A great dividing line in our society. In fact, at this point it's almost impossible not to have big feelings about the issue of abortion. And one of the big weapons used in galvanizing people in the culture war... by Data Over Dogma

61 min listen

The Dans Go to Hell: Call Ted Danson, because this week we're going to the bad place. Does the Bible really threaten sinners and nonbelievers with eternal torment? Was the idea of hell made up long after the Bible was written? Get out your asbestos snorkle and mask,... by Data Over Dogma

61 min listen

A Beatitude Adjustment for Jordan Peterson by Data Over Dogma

67 min listen

Did the Exodus Really Happen?: Look out, Cecil B. DeMille, because the Dans are coming for you! That's right--making absolutely zero apologies to Messrs DeMille, Heston, or even Kilmer (for all you Dreamworks fans), we're letting the data run roughshod over the story of the... by Data Over Dogma

66 min listen

Tiptoe Through the Talmud with Miriam Anzovin: This week we say shalom to TikToker and self-proclaimed "massive Jewish nerd" Miriam Anzovin. Miriam has delighted many and enraged others in the Jewish world with her unorthodox (in all the ways) take on important Jewish texts. In her TikTok series... by Data Over Dogma

65 min listen

Episode 32: The End is Near?: End times, the second coming, and the Bible by Data Over Dogma

58 min listen

I Knew a Guy Who Was SO OLD...: How old was he? Well, he was so old that Dr. Dan is sick of getting asked about him all the time! That's right, this week we're starting the show discussing the ages of the patriarchs. Did Noah and his ancestors really live over nine hundred years... by Data Over Dogma

60 min listen

Christian Nationalism Ain't Christian: With Andrew Whitehead by Data Over Dogma

65 min listen

Episode 56: The Genesis of Genesis with Dr David Carr by Data Over Dogma

70 min listen

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God's Wife with Francesca Stavrakopoulou

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