Podcast

How should we read Genesis 1? This episode is part of a mini-series on Reading Genesis Responsibly.

What’s with all the Bible translations? Are there any we should avoid completely? How do we choose?

Is money evil? What about the love of money? Does that phrasing make a difference?

Does Jesus tell us to pay our taxes? Links referenced in this episode: Samples of ancient Roman coins

What’s the deal with gender in Bible translation? Links referenced in this episode: “Is the NIV Gender-Neutral?” Kate Shellnutt: “Gender Inclusivity Isn’t Liberal: It’s Biblical.”

What’s the big deal with skipping church (or “forsaking the assembly”)?

Is the Old Testament just about law, and the New Testament about grace? Or is this perhaps an unfair division?

Are epidurals wrong according to Genesis 3? If not, what else might we need to think about the punishments God gives Adam and Eve?

Can rich people go to heaven? What’s going on with Jesus’s statement about camels going through needles’ eyes?

If I choose the wrong job, spouse, or school, am I ignoring God’s plan for my life?