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Season 1, Episode 1: Adam and Eve

April 1, 2017

Let's start at the beginning where we meet Adam and Eve. Who was this first man and woman and how did their choices lead us…

Season 1, Episode 2: Noah and the Ark

April 10, 2017

We tackle the story most likely to inspire a baby’s nursery decor. Let’s meet Noah and his wife and his kids and a few pairs…

Season 1, Episode 3: Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar

April 11, 2017

Father Abraham had many sons and many sons who had him and Sarah, and Hagar.

Season 1, Episode 4: Judah and Tamar

April 12, 2017

We're discussing Judah and Tamar, a story about unkept promises and pretending to be a prostitute at church.

Season 1, Episode 5: Ruth and Boaz

April 14, 2017

This story is about Ruth, a kind heroine who must navigate a dead husband, a demanding mother-in-law, and a dating app that takes her to…

Season 1, Episode 6: Joseph, Father of Jesus

May 1, 2017

Let's discuss Joseph, Father of Jesus. This is a guy who seems like he’s just been copied and pasted into a story, but his decisions…

Season 2, Episode 1: Cain and Abel

May 15, 2017

In this episode, we discuss Cain and Abel. The first siblings set the stage for disgruntled brothers for centuries to follow.

Season 2, Episode 2: Jacob and Esau

May 22, 2017

Jacob and Esau. These twins started fighting in the womb and never let up.

Season 2, Episode 3: Rachel and Leah

May 29, 2017

Rachel and Leah. These sisters share a mister and a bunch of sexy mandrakes. The rush to get pregnant creates a rivalry unrivaled in scripture.

Season 2, Episode 4: Joseph and His Brothers

June 5, 2017

Joseph and His Brothers. What happens when a father has twelve sons, but one clear favorite? The other eleven might debate murdering their brother.

Season 2, Episode 5: Moses, Miriam and Aaron

June 12, 2017

Let's discuss Moses, Miriam and Aaron. Despite Moses being the “Prince of Egypt,” his sister and brother start to question his judgment. Chaos and leprosy…

Season 2, Episode 6: Mary and Martha

June 12, 2017

Mary and Martha show us that sibling squabbles weren’t reserved just for the Old Testament as these two sisters air their grievances literally at the…

Season 3, Episode 1: David and His Childhood

July 3, 2017

We’re kicking off Season 3 which will focus on David. In this premiere episode, we set the stage for the youngest son of a farmer…

Season 3, Episode 2: David and Goliath

July 17, 2017

In this episode, we discuss the epic underdog battle between a shepherd boy and a giant.

Season 3, Episode 3: David, Saul and Jonathan

July 24, 2017

We discuss the back and forth between King Saul trying and failing to kill David and David not killing Saul when he can easily take…

Season 3, Episode 4: David and Bathsheba

July 31, 2017

We're discussing the wandering eyes of King David to Bathsheba on the roof next door and how everything went south from there.

Season 3, Episode 5: David’s Kids Amnon, Tamar and Absalom

August 7, 2017

We discuss David's children. One of them gets assaulted by a brother and that brother gets killed by another brother and that other brother tries…

Season 3, Episode 6: David and Solomon

August 14, 2017

Wrapping up Season 3, we discuss more of David's kids fighting for his throne, despite him still being alive. Parenting is still hard.

Season 4, Episode 1: Mary Meets An Angel

December 3, 2018

In celebration of Advent, we’re taking a look at each of the players in the nativity. In this short season, we dissect the reason for…

Season 4, Episode 2: The Manger

December 10, 2018

In celebration of Advent, we’re taking a look at each of the players in the nativity. In this short season, we dissect the reason for…

Season 4, Episode 3: Shepherds and Angels

December 17, 2018

In celebration of Advent, we’re taking a look at each of the players in the nativity. In this short season, we dissect the reason for…

Season 4, Episode 4: The Wise Men

December 24, 2018

In celebration of Advent, we’re taking a look at each of the players in the nativity. In this short season, we dissect the reason for…

Season 5, Episode 1: Jezebel

February 10, 2019

Let's discuss Jezebel. Was she eaten by dogs for a valid reason or was she just misunderstood?

Season 5, Episode 2: Delilah

February 10, 2019

Delilah is complicated. Is Samson the good guy who's overtaken by this shady lady with a razor or are both not quite what they seem?

Season 5, Episode 3: The Woman at the Well

February 11, 2019

The Woman at the Well might not get a proper name, but her conversation had changed the course of Biblical history.

Season 5, Episode 4: Potiphar’s Wife

February 15, 2019

In this episode, we discuss Potiphar’s Wife. This woman has a hankering for a man who is not actually Potiphar. Hijinks ensue.

Season 5, Episode 5: Gomer

April 7, 2019

What happens when God tells you to marry a prostitute who falls in love with you but also decides to go back to prostitution?

Season 5, Episode 6: Rahab

April 21, 2019

We finally arrive at the hooker with a heart of gold we’ve been waiting for. Rahab hides some spies and saves her family and helps…

Season 6, Episode 1: Baby Moses

June 2, 2019

In this episode, we’re talking about baby Moses and his humble beginnings in a basket.

Season 6, Episode 2: Moses and The Burning Bush

June 16, 2019

In this episode, we’re talking about we’re talking about Moses killing a man (gasp!) and that super talkative burning bush.

Season 6, Episode 3: The Plagues

June 30, 2019

Blood, frogs, locusts, oh my! Tune in as we chat about all things Moses, those 10 crazy plagues, and Pharaoh's hardened heart.

Season 6, Episode 4: Moses Crosses the Red Sea

July 14, 2019

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a giant pillar of cloud and fire! Led by Moses and his all-powerful staff, in this episode we’re…

Season 6, Episode 5: The Ten Commandments

July 28, 2019

Join us for a ride on eagles’ wings as we talk about those famously chiseled instructions, The Ten Commandments. Moses has a heart-to-heart with God…

Season 6, Episode 6: Moses Goes To The Promised Land (Not)

August 11, 2019

Moses makes it to the Promised Land! Psych. Instead, he smashes some pretty important stone tablets, strikes a rock twice, and passes the torch to…

Season 7, Episode 1: Balaam and The Donkey

September 29, 2019

We tell a tale of divination, blank checks to pay for nefarious activities, mercenary prophets, and even a mysterious talking donkey.

Season 7, Episode 2: Abraham and Isaac

October 14, 2019

The story of Abraham and Isaac is one of sacrifice, blind faith, and God providing, quite literally, in the nick of time. We also attempt…

Season 7, Episode 3: Mary of Bethany

October 27, 2019

Up next is Mary of Bethany. A leper hosts a dinner party with a resurrected guy, a year’s salary worth of nard gets poured out…

Season 7, Episode 4: Ananias and Sapphira

November 7, 2019

Up next is Ananias and Sapphira. What happens when a couple decides to join the early church but they lie on their membership application? Does…

Season 7, Episode 5: Jacob Wrestles God (?)

November 24, 2019

In this episode we cover the epic wrestling match with 97-year-old Jacob in one corner and the almighty God (?) in the other. Let's get…

Season 7, Episode 6: Elizabeth and Zechariah

December 8, 2019

In today’s episode, an angel shows up on the scene, God speaks for the first time in 400 years, and two ladies unexpectedly find out…

Season 8, Episode 1: Introduction to the Book of Esther

January 12, 2020

The Book of Esther has everything - murder, lies, intrigue, adoption, romance, a beauty pageant. It has villains, heroes, and underdogs. And it has a…

Season 8, Episode 2: There’s A New Queen in Town

January 26, 2020

There’s a new queen in town! In this episode, the official beauty queen pageant begins between Esther and the rest of King Xerxes' harem, but…

Season 8, Episode 3: Esther Faces a Choice

February 9, 2020

Things are heating up at the Bachelor House (aka King Xerxes’ palace). Will Esther choose to use her position as queen and step up for…

Season 8, Episode 4: Esther and the World Turned Upside Down

February 23, 2020

In the face of great uncertainty, Esther does the unthinkable..she throws TWO parties! She’s fasted, she’s prayed, and now is her moment to take a…

Season 9, Episode 1: Jonah and the Whale

April 5, 2020

Let's chat about Jonah, the King of Biblical Turnarounds and survivor of an unfortunate fish swallowing. This epic maritime tale is one full of pivots,…

Season 9, Episode 2: Philip and the Eunuch

April 19, 2020

Philip the Evangelist, a true master of the pivot. Philip crashes a magic show, baptizes a eunuch, and gets whisked away by the Holy Spirit…

Season 9, Episode 3: The Tower of Babel

May 3, 2020

We're talking about that Jenga tower to the heavens, The Tower of Babel. This one event made the entire world pivot toward different languages, but…

Season 9, Episode 4: Constantine

May 17, 2020

We’re covering our first ever non-Bible story! Join us as we dive into a historical account of the ancient events of the Roman Empire and…

Season 9, Episode 5: Josiah

May 31, 2020

We’re talking about Josiah, the teenage Old Testament king. When a simple temple remodel turns into a discovery that rattles the religious foundation of a…

Season 9, Episode 6: Zaccheus

June 14, 2020

In this episode, we cover the story of Zaccheus. Talk about a pivot. How does a much hated tax collector turn it all around? It…

Season 10, Episode 1: Peter

August 2, 2020

In this episode, Peter, one of Jesus’ inner circle, takes a leap of faith off the side of a boat and learns he can walk…

Season 10, Episode 2: Thomas

August 16, 2020

Next up is the infamous doubter and inspector of nail holes, Thomas. This guy gets a bad rap for asking follow-up questions, but is he…

Season 10, Episode 3: Mary Magdalene

August 30, 2020

We’re talking about Mary Magdalene. There’s a missing body, a resurrected Lord in disguise and a beef between disciples, but that’s not all.

Season 10, Episode 4: Nicodemus

September 13, 2020

Arriving by night cloaked, curious, and questioning, it’s Nicodemus. Nicodemus learns the art of reconsideration and teaches us it’s ok to change your mind.

Season 10, Episode 5: Judas

September 27, 2020

Next up is he who betrayed Jesus, that infamous traitor and untrustworthy money manager, Judas. This guy serves up some hall of fame villain vibes,…

Season 10, Episode 6: John

October 11, 2020

Son of Thunder, Beloved One, the Disciple Jesus Loved - we could dedicate this episode just to nicknames. Instead let's chat about his biggest adventure…

Season 11, Episode 1: King Nebuchadnezzar

November 1, 2020

Daniel and his bffs are peacefully living in captivity, but things get dicey when King Nebuchadnezzar’s melatonin refuses to kick in. It’s up to Daniel…

Season 11, Episode 2: The Fiery Furnace

November 15, 2020

Grab your lyre and gather ‘round the furnace because we’re firing up another episode! When word reaches the king that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse…

Season 11, Episode 3: Writing on the Wall

November 29, 2020

Daniel's coming out of his 50 year retirement to do what he does best - interpret. It's his job set the record straight as to…

Season 11, Episode 4: Daniel in the Lions’ Den

December 13, 2020

90-year-old Daniel, once again, can’t catch a break. Daniel might end up in the lions' den, but everyone soon finds out that those cats aren’t…

Season 12, Episode 1: The Serpent

January 10, 2021

This first episode is all about the Serpent, that deceptive, slithering smooth-talker whose beginning was our end. Craftier than any other beast of the field,…

Season 12, Episode 2: Lot’s Wife

January 24, 2021

Let's look at Lot’s wife, a woman whose one action turned her into a pillar of salt. Is she a villain or are there other…

Season 12, Episode 3: Athaliah

February 7, 2021

When Athaliah receives word that her son, the king, has been killed, she does what anyone would do and ascends the throne by murdering her…

Season 12, Episode 4: Herod

February 21, 2021

We take a look at Herod, the shady ruler who was so afraid of a little baby and the great lengths that he went to…

Season 12, Episode 5: Herodias

March 7, 2021

Join us as we look at the New Testament villain Herodias and explore what happens when you fall victim to the no take-backs rule.

Season 12, Episode 6: Pilate

March 21, 2021

We all know Pontius Pilate as the sealer of Jesus’ fate, but is there more going on than what we can see depicted in an…

Season 13, Episode 1: Paul 101

April 11, 2021

A season on Paul requires a warm-up stretch, so we depart from our traditional episode to set the scene for the rest of the season.

Season 13, Episode 2: Stephen

April 25, 2021

This week we zero in on Stephen, the eloquent martyr who just might inspire you to quit your day job and become a missionary.

Season 13, Episode 3: Paul’s Conversion

May 9, 2021

Saddle up your horse because we're taking you to Damascus Road as we explore how to balance tradition with reconsideration.

Season 13, Episode 4: Paul vs. Peter

May 23, 2021

We enter the Thunderdome as Paul and Peter butt heads. Is this dispute a Godzilla vs. Kong level throwdown, or is this simply a gentleman’s…

Season 13, Episode 5: Lydia and the Jailer

June 6, 2021

There's a tiny group of new believers, a wealthy lady who just might be funding the whole church, a jailer and his family who previously…

Season 13, Episode 6: Death Under Nero

June 20, 2021

From shipwrecks to city-wide fires, this episode has everything you would want from a season finale including Shark Tank pitches and confusing cliffhangers.