But is it Biblical?

We finish our study of 1 Enoch this week. What happened on Enoch’s journey to Heaven? What stops did he make on the way? Who were his tour guides? And even though one thing is missing in his journey… What can we…two thousand years later…with the knowledge of Christ…take away from this powerful vision? This week's song is “IMecy” by Elevation Worship & Chris Brown: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mercy-feat-chris-brown/1557087895?i=1557088238 Listen To Our Playlist: https:...

What is Tartarus? It sounds like something you put on fish. What did the Greeks believe…and how did those beliefs affect the audience of the New Testament authors? What did Enoch have to say about his new friends…the archangels? And what Enoch’s description of the archangels tell us about the world and God? What happens when we take our new understanding of the Archangels and apply it to the book of Revelation? Get a whiteboard…and follow along, as we discover what the world is all about. T...

How often do the New Testament authors talk about evil spirits and demons? How well do we know our true enemy? What is the true meaning behind Yom Kippur? What are demons…and what are they responsible for? Who is Asael…and how is he different from the other fallen angels? Is the Book of Enoch just a bunch of allegory?? Was it written by an author who didn’t understand human biology? This week's song is Liar by Jelly Roll: https://music.apple.com/us/album/liar/1770872593?i=1770872761 &...

What do the Book of Enoch, the apostle Paul, and Gallbladders have in common? Why did people stop living to be 900 years old? How did the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes come into existence? And how were they different? What type of person wrote the Book of Enoch? We go through the first 5 chapters of Enoch…the summary and introduction…and we discover its true meaning…through the lens of Jesus Christ. This week's song is Demons by Josiah Queen: https://music.apple.com/us/album/demon...

What is the Book of Enoch? And who exactly was Enoch? Why is the Book of Enoch important? Why should we care? Who were the Essenes…and what do they have to do with Enoch? Were Jesus and His disciples aware of the Book of Enoch? This week's song is So Will I (100 Billion X) by Hillsong United & Benjamin William Hastings: https://music.apple.com/us/album/so-will-i-100-billion-x/1827103843?i=1827104048 Listen To Our Playlist: https://lovedoneright.org/music-playlist L...

Welcome to season 4! This introduction will help set the stage for how we read and interpret apocryphal writings. Get your reading materials ready, and follow along this season as we test writings that are not included in the protestant Bible. This week's song is The Jesus I Know Now by Brandon Lake & Lainey Wilson: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-jesus-i-know-now/1887978263?i=1887978274 Listen To Our Playlist: https://lovedoneright.org/music-playlist Links to...

In this season 3 finale, we talk about true religion. Religion that denies self…and religion where true freedom is found. This week's song is Testify to Love by Ty Herndon, Michael Passons, and Melissa Greene: https://music.apple.com/us/album/testify-to-love-feat-melissa-greene/1893435395?i=1893435396 Listen To Our Playlist: https://lovedoneright.org/music-playlist Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this episode. https://lovedo...

What is the ONLY sacrifice that God finds acceptable? We talk about examples from both the Old and New Testaments. What does it mean to repent? How important is confession? Does fear play a part in a Christian’s life? Where does freedom fit in? What, exactly, IS sin? What about salvation…hell…and treasures in heaven? We hit it all today…in our summary of Christianity…and what it TRULY means to be a follower of Christ. This week's song is So Long Self by MercyMe: https://music.apple.co...

What is the gospel, and when did it originate? What does it mean to believe in the gospel? What does it mean to spread the gospel? What is baptism, and why is it important? Is baptism required to get into heaven? Speaking of...who will get into heaven? (You may need to wait on next week for an explanation of that one!) And what does all of this have to do with the number 12? This week's song is All About Love by Steven Curtis Chapman: https://music.apple.com/us/album/all-about-love/72...

Correction: It was not Paula who died of starvation, but her daughter, Blesilla. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaesilla How does Christianity today differ from Christianity at its conception? Have we added anything to it? How did we get the Bible we have today? What is a canon? And who made the decisions about what books went in the Bible? Did God tell someone the world needed a new sacred text? Is the Bible the Word of God? This week's song is Word of God Speak by MercyMe: h...

Brain fart alert: Benjamin was most likely born before Joseph was sold into slavery...though interpretations vary. In this episode, we go through the timeline of Jewish history. Where did they start? Where are they now? And what can we learn from the story of the Israelites? This week's song is A New Jerusalem Arise by Kyle Pederson: https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-new-jerusalem-arise-live/1793072951?i=1793072973 And the Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRNPUy-w4Ls&...

What was God thinking!…establishing a world religion?? Why did God bless both Isaac AND Ishmael? Who can claim the title “Seed of Abraham?” Do the Israelites have a permanent claim to the land of Canaan? Or does the land of Canaan have a deeper meaning? Why did God give the Israelites the Law of Moses? How do we misunderstand the law’s purpose? What happens when we rely on a sacred text instead of the Holy Spirit? Does the Law of Moses still apply today? Did they even apply to the Israelites?...

In this episode, we test what some prominent Christians leaders have to say about Islam. Have Christian atrocities been overblown? Is Islam “Evil…Evil…Evil?” Are extremists really following the teachings of the Quran? Does Islam promote pedophilia? Did Muhammad advocate the extermination of Jews? Did Muhammad believe the trinity was God, Jesus, and Mary? Did Muhammad copy from Judaism? Is it right to say “ALL Muslims” believe the same thing? And the question of all questions…Should Christian ...

We start this episode off with a big announcement! And then we discover the history behind how Islam became a religion. What did Gabriel tell Muhammad? What did Muhammad preach in those early days in Mecca? Who were his first followers? Did Muhammad believe the Bible was corrupt?…or that the interpretation of the Bible was corrupt? Why did the message in the Quran seem to shift when Muslims moved to Medina? Was Muhammad the fulfillment of Isaiah 29:11-12? Why did Gabriel tell Muhammad to writ...

Is it weird that Islam is based on the belief that someone was taken to heaven, and spoke directly to an angel? How do we know if Muhammad was listening to an evil spirit or the Holy Spirit? What does the Bible say about testing the spirits? What does it mean to confess Jesus Christ in the flesh? And what does it mean to distort the gospel of Christ? Why is the possessive inflection so important in Greek, and how does it get misunderstood in our English translations of the Bible? Does the Qur...

How did Islam begin? How far back do we need to go to understand why Muhammad thought the world around him needed to change? What exactly did the Tree of Life represent in the Garden of Eden? Did Jesus really fulfill the letter of the Mosaic Law? What were Christians and Jews doing at the time of Muhammad? What were the foundational beliefs of Muhammad prior to Islam, and how did he come up with them? How did society respond to the teachings of Muhammad? This week's song is God of Abraham b...

Warning: This episode will make you think. We’re taking a look at extremism in Islam. What words and terms do we associate with Islam? And what do they really mean? Are God and Allah the same? Is it fair to lump all Muslims into the same box? We go through a few of the passages that are used by Islamic extremists to justify violence… And we compare those verses to what is found in the Bible. We discuss spousal abuse, terrorism, and the killing of non-Muslims. How do Muslim scholars interpret ...

What is extremism? And what causes it? Why is extremism dangerous? Where do we see extremism in the history of Christianity? Does Christianity have extremists today? Are any extreme behaviors sanctioned by the modern Christian church? And what does extremism have to do with Double D’s? This week's song is Love Me Still by Seph Schlueter: https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-me-still/1724056016?i=1724056235 Listen To Our Playlist: https://lovedoneright.org/music-playlist Sho...

What led Guru Nanak to found Sikhism? What is a Guru, anyway? What is this religion that has twice as many followers as Judaism? What is most important to Sikhs? What is their sacred text, and what does it teach? And what is up with those little curved knives they carry? If all of the religions we’ve studied teach love…then what makes Christianity different? Is it the belief in Jesus as God? Is He God…and does it matter? How important is it to have an eternal perspective on life? This week'...

How do you test the spirits? How is it that the 4th largest religion in the world doesn’t even believe in God? How did Buddhism get its start? What do Buddhists believe? Did the Buddha know Ezekiel? What are Jewbu’s? And how do Buddhism and Bootyism differ? This week's song is Listen to our Hearts by Steven Curtis Chapman: https://music.apple.com/us/album/listen-to-our-hearts/715942177?i=715942395 Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this episode.&n...

What is Hinduism? What exactly do they believe? Are there any similarities with Christianity? Where do they go wrong… And where do they go right? Was Billy Graham right that we will see Hindus in Heaven? This week's song is Hosanna by A.R. Rahman: https://music.apple.com/us/album/hosanna/349285431?i=349285476 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosanna_(A._R._Rahman_song) Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this episode. https://l...

Who is God? Do we look to the Bible for a definition of who God is? If we can’t understand God, how do we know when we are worshiping a false god Why is God’s covenant with Noah important? What does it mean to take God’s name in vain? What is Bibliolatry? Is the Jesus who came 2000 years ago the same Jesus who will return? Was His first visit for love, and His return visit for vengeance? And how should Revelation be interpreted? This week's song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-is-eve...

Who or what is God? Some people spend their entire lives trying to answer that question. Is God singular? Plural? Male? Female? How is God described in the Bible? Is it even possible to understand God? This week's song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/psalm-8-hall%C3%A9/1854240818?i=1854240819 Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this episode. https://lovedoneright.org/resources Other Helpful Links: https://lovedoneright.org/ https://www.blue...

Season 3 is here! Find out how our trip to Israel went… Complete with special guests. And we give a preview of what Season 3 is all about! This week's song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/pick-a-little-talk-a-little-goodnight-ladies/1442948380?i=1442948617 Our Slideshow: https://lovedoneright.org/israel-slideshow Helpful Links: https://lovedoneright.org/ https://www.blueletterbible.org/

The season 2 finale! Today, we’re talking about Ezekiel…good ole’ Zeke. When you read “sexual immorality” in the New Testament, it is the Greek word porneia. But what did “porneia” mean to the authors who used that word? We simply need to go to the translation of the Bible that was used at the time the New Testament authors wrote. There are 131 examples of “porneia” being used to translate the Hebrew Bible… And most of these examples were from the prophets God chose to speak for Him to the Ki...

In this episode, we discuss the prophets Micah, Nahum, Isaiah, and Jeremiah. When you read “sexual immorality” in the New Testament, it is the Greek word porneia. But what did “porneia” mean to the authors who used that word? We simply need to go to the translation of the Bible that was used at the time the New Testament authors wrote. There are 131 examples of “porneia” being used to translate the Hebrew Bible… And most of these examples were from the prophets God chose to speak for Him to t...

When you read “sexual immorality” in the New Testament, it is the Greek word porneia. But what did “porneia” mean to the authors who used that word? We simply need to go to the translation of the Bible that was used at the time the New Testament authors wrote. There are 131 examples of “porneia” being used to translate the Hebrew Bible… And most of these examples were from the prophets God chose to speak for Him to the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah. When the Hebrew scribes translated the Bible...

How do you properly kick someone out of your church?… …Or is that even Biblical? Is Church discipline something that modern churches should be practicing? What does it mean for someone in the church to be divisive? When Paul says to watch out for people who teach “contrary to what you have been taught”…what does he mean? What advice do conservative evangelical pastors give about abusing church discipline? How do you respond to church leaders who have abused church discipline? Should Eld...

Today, we’re talking about the gift of Prophecy. Is prophecy old news?…or is it still applicable today? Did this particular part of the body of Christ disappear at some point between the time of Paul and now? What exactly IS prophecy? Are prophets peaceMAKERS…or peaceKEEPERS? And what is the difference? What can we learn from the story of Elijah? Is it okay to ignore someone who claims to be a prophet? What about all of the name-calling and insults that prophets seemed to do…including Jesus H...

In this episode, it’s just us talking. No Outline. No Bible study. We chat about our journey over the last few years, and where we are today. The ups and downs…the joy and the heartache. This is our testimony. This week's song: https://music.apple.com/us/song/thrive/742906863 Helpful Links: https://lovedoneright.org/ https://www.blueletterbible.org/

We’re back from Beer Camp! And we have stories to tell... What do - beer ice cream floats…cosplay…popcorn machines…Harry Potter…and theologians have in common? We talk about the sessions we attended, and the atmosphere in a church full of PhD’s and podcasters. And we present a challenge for Southern Baptists and Conservative Evangelicals. Oh…and what’s up with the food scene in Minnesota?? This week's song: https://music.apple.com/us/song/we-say-that-god-is-love/542051717 Sh...

In this episode, we discuss the simple journey that God wants from you. Why were early believers referred to as followers of The Way? What exactly IS the way? How did The Way get its name? Has The Way always been God’s plan for us? And how is The Way like a Chinese buffet? Show Notes: This week's song: https://music.apple.com/us/song/i-know-the-way/1792448411 Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this episode. https://lovedoneright.org/resources Othe...

In the blue corner…weighing in at the perfect amount…standing at the Most High height…hailing from Nazareth…we have the undefeated world title holder…Jesus Christ!… Ladies and gentlemen…Let’s get ready to rrruumbllllllle! Wait…where’s the opponent? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are belief and obedience to God's command to love...really two different concepts? Do any prominent Southern Baptist preachers claim that the Bible and knowledge of Jesus...

What happened after Peter got in trouble for trying to kill Malchus? How did Jesus handle being arrested? Who was Peter speaking to when he denied knowing Christ? How did the church leaders behave during the trial of Jesus? Was Pilate really a bad guy? What was Pilate’s intention when he had Jesus flogged? And what was Jesus asking during the Great Commission? Show Notes: This week's song: https://music.apple.com/us/song/spirit-of-the-living-god/1165635747 Click HERE for a list of scr...

Why are the synoptic gospels different? Should we be concerned that they have discrepancies? Do they all tell the same stories? Why did Jesus have no problem breaking Jewish law? How did Jesus treat the legalistic religious leaders of His time? Is the knowledge of Jesus enough? Why did He use parables? How do you summarize 8 chapters of Matthew in 4 minutes? And who is the king of dad jokes? Show Notes: This week's song: https://music.apple.com/us/song/listen-to-me/1430100585 Click HERE...

What was the message of John the Baptist? What is the message we get when we listen to Jesus? What does it mean to bear good fruit? How did John and Jesus treat the religious leaders of their time? According to Jesus, what is the weapon that Christians use to fight? What is the indicator of true strength? Will God really give us good things if we ask him? And what is the cost of following Jesus? Show Notes: This week's song: https://music.apple.com/us/song/listen-to-him/1625724070 Cli...

How do you go from sex in heaven to the transfiguration?? Why is the transfiguration important? Where did it happen? Why were Moses and Elijah there, and why did they disappear? Was Jesus just revealing himself as God, or was there a deeper meaning in what he did? And how did King David link Unity to the Transfiguration? Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this episode. https://lovedoneright.org/resources Other Helpful Links: https://lovedoneright.or...

In our season two opener, we talk about our summer, our upcoming season, and we summarize season one. What does God want from us? What is Biblical marriage? What does the apostle Paul really hate? Will there be sex in heaven? Who is Enoch? And what happens when you accidentally hit a dusty ceiling fan with a portable mirror while it’s going full speed?? Show Notes: The Book of Enoch Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this episode. https://lovedoneright.org...

In our season one finale, we talk about Fellowship and the Lord’s Supper. This is the culmination of everything we have studied so far in this podcast. We discuss the meaning of life. We make sense of what Jesus was talking about when he used some pretty gruesome language to explain what he truly wants from us. And finally…after 24 episodes of harping on the Corinthians, and discussing their failures…they are redeemed. Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resourc...

What is the Lord’s Day? Is it the Christian version of the Sabbath? Why do we meet on Sundays? Is observing Sundays a Biblical thing? What is the purpose of the Church meeting together? What did the early Church do on the Lord’s Day? Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this episode. https://lovedoneright.org/resources Other Helpful Links: https://lovedoneright.org/ https://www.blueletterbible.org/

Glen recounts a debate he had this week with a Professor of Divinity, an “expert” on Biblical Sexuality. We also answer the questions: If you believe the Bible has errors, why should I listen to anything you have to say? How does your view of the Bible affect translation efforts and missions? Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this episode. https://lovedoneright.org/resources Other Helpful Links: https://lovedoneright.org/ https://www...

The elusive church unity. Can we even agree on what unity is? When did division in the church begin? How did the first churches differentiate themselves from each other? What makes the “church” the “church?” What are denominational distinctives? And would Philip make a good football player? Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this episode. https://lovedoneright.org/resources Other Helpful Links: https://lovedoneright.org/ https://www.bluelett...

This week, we finish our study of women in the church and family. Don’t forget to listen to episodes 18-20 if you haven’t heard them yet. Who sets the standard for how women should be treated in the church? What was culture like for women in Biblical times? How did God treat women? We look at some of the women mentioned throughout the Bible to get our answer. Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this episode. https://lovedoneright.org/resources ...

This week, we talk about marital roles. And we recorded early! So if you hear sounds of birds chirping in the background, you’re welcome! Don’t forget to listen to episodes 18-19 if you haven’t heard them yet. We talk about a little social experiment we conducted on Facebook this past week, and about how we have a tendency as humans to draw conclusions based on very little information. What does God want from us? Are there specific marital roles for men and women? Or is God looking for someth...

This week, we continue our study of women in the church and family. Don’t forget to listen to episode 18 if you haven’t heard it yet! What qualities do good leaders have? What does God require from his leaders? Does God say women can't be spiritual authorities over men? Are there women in the Bible that serve as prophets, deacons, elders, and apostles? When Paul wrote 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, did he say only men qualify as elders/overseers and deacons? What about the role of head pastor? And ...

This is a hot topic in the church today. This week, we begin our study of women in the church and family. Did Paul actually say that a woman’s role in church was to be silent? Are women prohibited from having authority over men? What was culture like for women in New Testament times? Does it even matter? Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this episode. Other Helpful Links: https://lovedoneright.org/ https://www.blueletterbible.org/

In their inaugural "Walking in the Light" episode, Glen and Lydia reminisce on what their new beliefs have meant to them. Has their vision of church evolved? What has changed in their relationship? How have their new beliefs affected the way they parent? Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this episode. Other Helpful Links: https://lovedoneright.org/ https://www.blueletterbible.org/

If you start this episode, please do yourself a favor and finish it. It’s worth it. In this episode, we discuss polygamy in the Bible. Is polygamy always portrayed in a bad light with negative consequences? Did God ever approve of polygamy? What about elders being the husband of one wife? Does God ever participate in polygamy? Is polygamy just an Old Testament thing? Is it condemned in the New Testament? Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this episo...

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. For what purpose did God create us? What is the difference between the two creation accounts? Do the creation accounts in Genesis define what marriage is? Are our relationships meant to mirror what we see in Genesis? What does it mean to be created in the image of God? What was God’s divine plan for creation? Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this episode. Other Helpful Links: h...

HOST NOTE: In this episode, I mention that the typical Greek word for man is "anthropos." I should have said the typical Greek words for man are "Anthropos" and "Aner." Thanks for listening! And please don't email me about that mistake, lol. - Glen In this episode, we continue our discussion of homosexuality. We discuss Romans 1:26-27 We talk about the history and culture of Rome, and discover the context of the book of Romans. Why did Paul write it? What was his minds...