Season 14, Episode 17: Judah and Tamar
We’re revisiting our original season, and up next we’re talking about Judah and Tamar! Join Knox, Jamie, and Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as they explore this Old Testament redneck melodrama! You’ll hear wild speculation about widow’s clothes, Jamie doing PR for Bible character, and lots of moments that will most likely make you sweat.
Speaking of which, you probably won’t want to listen to this with little ears around because there is a lot of masturbation and prostitution talk in this episode. Don’t blame us; it’s in the Bible.
We’re revisiting our original season, and up next we’re talking about Judah and Tamar! Join Knox, Jamie, and Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as they explore this Old Testament redneck melodrama! You’ll hear wild speculation about widow’s clothes, Jamie doing PR for Bible character, and lots of moments that will most likely make you sweat.
Speaking of which, you probably won’t want to listen to this with little ears around because there is a lot of masturbation and prostitution talk in this episode. Don’t blame us; it’s in the Bible.
Mentions
- Main Biblical Text for the Episode: Genesis 38
- Casting: Will Smith | DJ Jazzy Jeff | Tom Hiddleston | Josh Hartnett | Steve Carell | Charlize TheronÂ
- How Can I be a Bible scholar? Get the B.Y.O.B.S. Tool Kit here!Â
- Somebody Has to Pay for This: Hate-Watch The Night Manager
- Genesis Deep Dive: When was Genesis Written and Why Does it Matter?
- What are Brother-in-Law Duties? Deuteronomy 25
- Past Episodes Referenced: King Josiah | Joseph and His Brothers | Faith Adjacent: Breakfast Foods
- Prostitution Corner: Deuteronomy 23:17 | Leviticus 21:9 | 2 Kings 23:7 | Hosea 4:14
- What was that about Henry VII? Listen to Don’t Lose Your Head from Six
- Masturbation Corner: Deuteronomy 25:5-10 | Leviticus 15:16-17 | Matthew 5:27-30
- Are we mature enough for this? Theology-Informed Education about Masturbation
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- Save-the-Date: Join us for our Fellowship Hall: Thin Places Night on March 21 at 8 PM CT over at The Bible Binge SeminaryÂ
The Gentle Rebuke
Our resident Bible scholar Erin Moon offers a gentle rebuke at the end of our Classic episodes. Erin is a Bible study editor and Senior Creative at The Popcast Media Group from Birmingham. Find her on Instagram @erinhmoon.
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