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The Skeptics’ Bible Project is a podcast where we (John & Ben) share our fascination with studying the Bible outside of the lens of religion. Our project is to rescue the Bible from fundamentalists who insist it must only be read from a devotional perspective. We dig deeply to find the true history and teachings found inside. In each episode we try to present the Bible in a fresh perspective using the historical critical method. Always eager to engage in the exciting conversation with Skeptics, Atheists, and Christian’s alike. Weekly topics include Bible contradictions, historical errors, non-orthodox teachings, down right strange passages, and everything that most Pastors won’t mention from the pulpit.
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The Skeptics’ Bible Project is a podcast where we (John & Ben) share our fascination with studying the Bible outside of the lens of religion. Our project is to rescue the Bible from fundamentalists who insist it must only be read from a devotional perspective. We dig deeply to find the true history and teachings found inside. In each episode we try to present the Bible in a fresh perspective using the historical critical method. Always eager to engage in the exciting conversation with Skeptics, Atheists, and Christian’s alike. Weekly topics include Bible contradictions, historical errors, non-orthodox teachings, down right strange passages, and everything that most Pastors won’t mention from the pulpit.
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1 Misquoting Ehrman: Part 2 1:02:37
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In this episode, John and Ben dive into the latest controversy—the Oklahoma “Trump Bible” scandal. Yes, apparently, there’s only one Bible now that’s deemed holy enough: the Trump Bible. Because if there’s one thing Oklahoma politicians want you to believe, it’s that the Bible is just a little better with a “MAGA” twist. John and Ben ask the big questions: Why this Bible, and only this one? And while we’re at it, is teaching the Bible in public schools a great idea anyway? Then, the duo takes another stroll down Testify Lane, revisiting the YouTube critic who’s made it his mission to call out Bart Ehrman. This time, he’s riled up over the contradictions in the Gospels’ resurrection stories. Who exactly showed up at the tomb—just Mary, a couple of random women, or the whole cast of characters? And who did they see—a man, an angel, two angels, two men, or was it just a vacant tomb rental? And, of course, who did they go and tell? Testify insists Ehrman’s missing the “obvious” harmony in these accounts. Who’s really being misleading here?…
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1 Misquoting Ehrman: Part 1 1:05:58
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In this episode, John and Ben dive headfirst into the YouTube drama surrounding our favorite Biblical scholar, Bart Ehrman. YouTuber, known as Testify, throws some heavy accusations Ehrman’s way, claiming he’s a “radical” who is finding Gospel contradictions where there are none. According to Testify, Ehrman is bent on tearing down Christianity—all while hiding behind a “consensus.” Listen as they break down Testify’s bold claims to see who’s really playing fast and loose with the facts, and whether the truth is getting lost in the crossfire. Buckle up! Link To Testify’s Video: https://youtu.be/jGEs4Pk0Jjs…
In this episode, John and Ben start by discussing President Jimmy Carter’s controversial view about Jesus and homosexuality. They break down what he said and why it’s caused a stir. Then, they turn their attention to the Epistle of James and explore the theory that it was actually written by Jesus’ brother. Is there any solid evidence for this, or is it just another biblical family myth? Of course, no episode would be complete without addressing the supposed feud between James and Paul. Was it a genuine clash of ideas, or just another case of two religious figures butting heads? And, in the “Bible Says What?” segment, they tackle one of the more uncomfortable parts of scripture: God’s unsettling approval of genocide. Because, you know, nothing says divine wisdom like wiping out entire populations.…
In this week’s episode, Ben and John tackle the puzzles of Second Peter. First up, they ponder whether Peter himself could actually be the scribe behind his supposed second epistle. Spoiler: they’re not convinced—a fisherman with a penchant for literary flair? And then there’s the whole issue of Peter’s apparent plagiarism of Jude. Did he run out of original ideas, or is this just celestial copy-pasting? Plus, the duo dives into Peter’s casual name-dropping of Enoch. If Peter quotes him, does that make Enoch’s words scripture by association, or is this just ancient fan fiction? Lastly, they dissect the notion that Second Peter might just be a smokescreen for a botched prophecy. Tune in for a dose of dubious authorship debates and questionable biblical claims.…
In the latest edition of their forgery series, John and Ben tackle the question: Did Peter actually write any of the works attributed to him? The evidence isn't looking promising. For starters, literacy wasn't exactly Peter's strong suit according to biblical accounts. So, does 1 Peter bear the hallmarks of a Galilean fisherman? Spoiler: not likely. And In their "Bible Says What?" segment, John and Ben explore the Gospel of Matthew to uncover who really gets blamed for the crucifixion of Jesus. Is it the Romans, the Jews, or someone else entirely? This episode promises some surprising revelations and deep dives into biblical texts.…
Join Ben and John for part two of their exploration into the so-called toxic legacy of the Pastoral epistles. They’ll dive back into the ever-clear-as-mud topic of being “saved through childbirth” and, believe it or not, finally give their definitive verdict on Pauline authorship. Plus, don’t miss their Bible vs. Bible segment, where they tackle the hotly debated, absolutely crucial issue of Jesus’ donkey ride into Jerusalem. Tune in for what promises to be a modestly enlightening discussion!…
John and Ben kick things off by calling out the idea bandits who brazenly pilfer their segment concepts without so much as a nod in their direction. Then join in as they dive headfirst into a controversy that’s sure to upset at least three scholars: the shocking revelation that the pastoral epistles of First and Second Timothy and Titus might just be Paul-free zones. Apparently, apostolic authorship is more of a suggestion than a rule. Then, strap in for a wild ride on their segment "Bible Says What?" where they explore the thoroughly normal, not-at-all-questionable phenomenon of mass hallucinations among the Galatians. Was it divine intervention, or did everyone just skip breakfast?…
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1 Bible Forgery Part 3: Did Paul write Philemon and 2 Corinthians 1:00:18
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In this episode, John and Ben tackle the “who really wrote it?” mystery of two of Paul's so-called undisputed epistles. They dive into the issue of slavery in Philemon without pulling any punches, and they ponder over the seemingly unanswerable question: How many letters from Paul ended up at the Corinthian church’s doorstep anyway? Then they switch gears to chew over the U.S. Supreme Court's pick-and-choose attitude towards religious freedom. Makes you wonder, doesn’t it? And, because we know you love it, there’s another round of “Bible Says What?!” where we dig up the parts of the scripture that make you go, “Hmm…”…
Ben and John delve into the complexities surrounding the authorship of 2 Thessalonians, presenting scholarly evidence that challenges its authenticity. They explore the distinctive differences between this letter and those universally accepted as Paul's work, shedding light on the nuances that fuel this debate. Also they examine the enigmatic character of the man of lawlessness. Plus, a fresh segment of "Bible Says What?"…
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1 Bible Forgery Part 1: Did Paul write Ephesians and Colossians? 1:17:27
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In part one of our series on forgeries in the Bible John and Ben ask, did the apostle Paul write Ephesians and Colossians? We dig deep into the scholarship and find some surprising info. But first we discus an exciting new manuscript discovery. Then later on another installment of Bible Vs. Bible, We look at a what could be a big contradiction found in the Pauline epistles.…
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1 Julia Sweeney and The Hollywood Bible 1:13:35
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Most people know comedian Julia Sweeney from her time as a member of the Saturday Night Live cast, but she is also a student of historical criticism of the Bible. She has an extremely “Hollywood” take on the literary production of the Gospels. John, Liz and Ben react to her amazing “successive draft” theory, where she see’s the Gospels as progressing book to book like a series of film script revisions, complete with added “pizazz” and exaggerations. Then John, Liz and Ben dive into a new edition of Bible vs. Bible where Jesus dying words are different depending on which gospel you read. Is it a contradiction?…
When you ask many evangelicals for evidence of their claims they will often cite a book called, Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell. He is the influential author who has sold millions of books around the world. He built his reputation on being a skeptic won over to Christ by the evidence. For over 50 years he has provided evangelicals a resource to defend the Bible as historical truth. Are his claims substantiated by the evidence he presents? John and Ben are skeptical. They dissect Josh’s arguments point by point to show that they don’t stand up to historical criticism.…
When you ask many evangelicals for evidence of their claims they will often cite a book called, Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell. He is the influential author who has sold millions of books around the world. He built his reputation on being a skeptic won over to Christ by the evidence. For over 50 years he has provided evangelicals a resource to defend the Bible as historical truth. Are his claims substantiated by the evidence he presents? John and Ben are skeptical. They dissect Josh’s arguments point by point to show that they don’t stand up to historical criticism.…
When you ask many evangelicals for evidence of their claims they will often cite a book called, Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell. He is the influential author who has sold millions of books around the world. He built his reputation on being a skeptic won over to Christ by the evidence. For over 50 years he has provided evangelicals a resource to defend the Bible as historical truth. Are his claims substantiated by the evidence he presents? John and Ben are skeptical. They dissect Josh’s arguments point by point to show that they don’t stand up to historical criticism.…
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1 Dissecting Josh Mcdowell PART6 1:13:17
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When you ask many evangelicals for evidence of their claims they will often cite a book called, Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell. He is the influential author who has sold millions of books around the world. He built his reputation on being a skeptic won over to Christ by the evidence. For over 50 years he has provided evangelicals a resource to defend the Bible as historical truth. Are his claims substantiated by the evidence he presents? John and Ben are skeptical. They dissect Josh’s arguments point by point to show that they don’t stand up to historical criticism.…
When you ask many evangelicals for evidence of their claims they will often cite a book called, Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell. He is the influential author who has sold millions of books around the world. He built his reputation on being a skeptic won over to Christ by the evidence. For over 50 years he has provided evangelicals a resource to defend the Bible as historical truth. Are his claims substantiated by the evidence he presents? John and Ben are skeptical. They dissect Josh’s arguments point by point to show that they don’t stand up to historical criticism.…
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1 Dissecting Josh Mcdowell PART4 1:08:05
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When you ask many evangelicals for evidence of their claims they will often cite a book called, Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell. He is the influential author who has sold millions of books around the world. He built his reputation on being a skeptic won over to Christ by the evidence. For over 50 years he has provided evangelicals a resource to defend the Bible as historical truth. Are his claims substantiated by the evidence he presents? John and Ben are skeptical. They dissect Josh’s arguments point by point to show that they don’t stand up to historical criticism.…
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1 Dissecting Josh Mcdowell PART3 1:08:46
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When you ask many evangelicals for evidence of their claims they will often cite a book called, Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell. He is the influential author who has sold millions of books around the world. He built his reputation on being a skeptic won over to Christ by the evidence. For over 50 years he has provided evangelicals a resource to defend the Bible as historical truth. Are his claims substantiated by the evidence he presents? John and Ben are skeptical. They dissect Josh’s arguments point by point to show that they don’t stand up to historical criticism.…
When you ask many evangelicals for evidence of their claims they will often cite a book called, Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell. He is the influential author who has sold millions of books around the world. He built his reputation on being a skeptic won over to Christ by the evidence. For over 50 years he has provided evangelicals a resource to defend the Bible as historical truth. Are his claims substantiated by the evidence he presents? John and Ben are skeptical. They dissect Josh’s arguments point by point to show that they don’t stand up to historical criticism.…
When you ask many evangelicals for evidence of their claims they will often cite a book called, Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell. He is the influential author who has sold millions of books around the world. He built his reputation on being a skeptic won over to Christ by the evidence. For over 50 years he has provided evangelicals a resource to defend the Bible as historical truth. Are his claims substantiated by the evidence he presents? John and Ben are skeptical. They dissect Josh’s arguments point by point to show that they don’t stand up to historical criticism.…
Former Fear Factor host Joe Rogan sat down with former MTV VJ Adam Curry about reasons for believing the God conspiracy. Adam, a new convert, discusses evidence for Christianity. John and Ben take a look at the quality of these arguments and analyze Rogan’s responses… which unsurprisingly all turn out to be either wrong or weak.…
Former Fear Factor host Joe Rogan sat down with former MTV VJ Adam Curry about reasons for believing the God conspiracy. Adam, a new convert, discusses evidence for Christianity. John and Ben take a look at the quality of these arguments and analyze Rogan’s responses… which unsurprisingly all turn out to be either wrong or weak.…
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1 He Gets Us 1:03:59
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The “He Gets Us” campaign is a 100 million dollar plus ad spree. It’s designed to re-brand American Christianity away from extreme right-wing nationalism and into a more diverse and inclusive image. But ultimately the ads do more to highlight the vast difference between the Jesus described in the Bible and the evangelical church as it is in America today. Do these ads succeed? Who’s behind them? And what do evangelicals think about them? On this episode John and Ben break down the ads and try to get to the bottom of what the political movers who fund them are trying to achieve.…
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1 Dissecting Victoria Osteen 1:08:28
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Victoria Osteen and Joel Osteen helm Lakewood Church, the largest church in America. The mega church in Houston Texas rakes in tens of millions each year. On this episode John and Ben listen to various clips of Victoria Osteen and try very hard to understand why anybody is moved by her overly theatrical motivational speech. In our opinion, her content doesn’t have very much depth or grounding in the Bible. Until she starts talking about hunting monkeys with a banana trap. Yes, for real. (Stay tuned to the end. Trust us.)…
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1 Super Powers from Jesus? 1:09:04
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Some Christian’s claim to have special “gifts of the spirit” that give them super powers. As it turns out their claims of faith healings are false and “speaking in tongues” turns out to be just babbling non-sense. However, the Bible seems to say Christians should expect to possess these powers. John and Ben breakdown the spiritual gifts controversy and see why many church denominations say the spiritual gifts era ended with the New Testament, even though the Bible never actually says that.…
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1 Still Waiting for Jesus PART 3 1:02:10
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In the Bible, Jesus predicts his return will come during the lifetime of those who were with him. This belief was so entrenched among early Christian’s that the eminent return of Christ was the driving theme of the letters of Paul. As the original followers of Jesus died off however, the beliefs in the second coming of Christ had to evolve. We take a deep dive into this to examine one of the most glaring problems for Christianity, and how some try to deal with the difficulty.…
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1 Still Waiting for Jesus PART 2 1:03:02
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In the Bible, Jesus predicts his return will come during the lifetime of those who were with him. This belief was so entrenched among early Christian’s that the eminent return of Christ was the driving theme of the letters of Paul. As the original followers of Jesus died off however, the beliefs in the second coming of Christ had to evolve. We take a deep dive into this to examine one of the most glaring problems for Christianity, and how some try to deal with the difficulty. Then on another installment of Bible Vs. Bible, We look at a glaring contradiction from the gospel of John. Stay tuned for another fun edition of False Witness where John & Ben try to identify a false verse intermixed with actual passages from the Bible.…
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1 Still waiting for Jesus PART 1 1:13:59
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The End is Here, I mean soon, I mean.. ah F*#% it. In the Bible, Jesus predicts his return will come during the lifetime of those who were with him. This belief was so entrenched among early Christian’s that the eminent return of Christ was the driving theme of the letters of Paul. As the original followers of Jesus died off however, the beliefs in the second coming of Christ had to evolve. We take a deep dive into this to examine one of the most glaring problems for Christianity, and how some try to deal with the difficulty. Then on another installment of Bible Says What!?, was the Apostle Paul contemplating suicide? Stay tuned for another fun edition of False Witness where John & Ben try to identify a false verse intermixed with actual passages from the Bible.…
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1 To Love Jesus, Hate your Family PART 2 1:21:59
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Taking a closer look at our topic from Episode one. In the Bible Jesus says you MUST hate your family. In fact the entire New Testament has a radical anti-family message. Well apparently evangelicals didn’t like what we had to say, but we were literally just quoting Jesus! We respond to comments from angry Christians. Also on the show: In another edition of Bible vs. Bible, where does Jesus go directly after his baptism? It depends which Gospel you read. Stay tuned for another fun edition of False Witness where John & Ben try to identify a false verse intermixed with actual passages from the Bible.…
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1 God Damn the Rich? 1:07:11
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You’ve probably heard right wing Christians declaring that capitalism is a Christian value while socialism is a great evil. Today on the show, Katie, John and Ben reveal just how the Bible destroys that idea. As it turns out, some of the strongest rebukes in the entire Bible are aimed at the rich and those who don’t aid the poor. Why do a lot of Christian's ignore this overwhelmingly clear Biblical message? We take a look at how many wealthy church leaders cherry pick their way out of adhering to their own holy book. Then on another edition of Bible says What!? The team examines another head scratching verse that seems to blame rape victims for their own assault. Stay tuned for another fun edition of False Witness where Katie, John & Ben try to identify a false verse intermixed with actual passages from the Bible.…
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