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Bible Love: A Scripture Podcast

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Feb 25, 2021  |  

1.14 - Do Not Fear, Stand Firm, Be Still

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1.14 - Do Not Fear, Stand Firm, Be Still

Today we are joined by Dr. Tony Hopkins, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Greenwood, S.C. We talk about God's faithfulness, our trust, and walking through the parted waters.

Feb 18, 2021  |  

1.13 - Eat and Remember

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1.13 - Eat and Remember

Today we talked about the death of the first born, the Passover meal, and how our gatherings help us remember God's story (and our own).

Feb 11, 2021  |  

1.12 - Return to Chaos

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1.12 - Return to Chaos

Today we are joined by the Rev. Canon Dorian Del Priore, Canon for Mission & Evangelism at Trinity Cathedral in Columbia, S.C. We talk about the ways God calls people at every age and stage of life, how the Devil really doesn't like it when we pursue justice, and how God works in and through the chaos that often surrounds us.

Links mentioned in today's episode:
  • Did the 10 Plagues of Egypt Really Happen? (article from Time magazine)
  • His Truth is Marching On (biography of the Hon. John Lewis)

Feb 04, 2021  |  

1.11 - That Old Camp Song

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1.11 - That Old Camp Song

Today we talk about Moses' faith, our response to trouble, and God's faithfulness.

Links mentioned in today's episode:
  • The Hebrew Bible translation by Robert Alter
  • The NIV Student Bible (old timey version...)
  • Wedgwood Baptist Church (Fort Worth) shooting
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Jan 28, 2021  |  

1.10 - Resting In Our Limitations

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1.10 - Resting In Our Limitations

This week we're joined by The Rev. Sara C. Ardrey-Graves, Associate Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, N.C. We talk about Moses and God, our power (and God's), and God using us because of (not in spite of) our limitations.

Jan 21, 2021  |  

1.09 - God's Promise to Moses; God's Promise to Us

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1.09 - God's Promise to Moses; God's Promise to Us

Today we talk about burning bushes, holy ground, and God's promise to Moses (and us).

Links mentioned in today's episode:
  • Good News Bible
  • Annie Vallotton (illustrator of the Good News Bible)
  • Dr. Tony Hopkins, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Greenwood
  • Chrismons (the Christmas ornaments that Mary Balfour is making)
  • President Joe Biden's Bible

Jan 14, 2021  |  

1.08 - Thank God for the Women

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1.08 - Thank God for the Women

Today we move in to Exodus, with the story of Moses birth (and the events that led up to it). We talk about defying unjust leadership, the power of water, and the courage of women.

Links mentioned in this episode:
  • Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's sermon on Shiphrah and Puah
  • Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith & Art, by Madeleine L'Engle

Jan 07, 2021  |  

Bible Love 1.07 - Dreams and Prayers

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Bible Love 1.07 - Dreams and Prayers

We're back after a short Christmas break, and ready to go weekly! This week we look at Joseph's story, our dreams and prayers, and how God is with us in the midst of it all.

Links mentioned in this episode:
  • Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers (by Anne Lamott)
  • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Dec 09, 2020  |  

Bible Love 1.06 - Calling

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Bible Love 1.06 - Calling

The Rev. Geoff Evans, rector of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Auburn, Alabama, joined us today to talk about Abram, his call, and God's call on our lives.

Links mentioned in this episode:
  • Two Priests in a Pod (Geoff's podcast)
  • The NIV Concordia Self-Study Bible
  • Desire of the Everlasting Hills, by Thomas Cahill
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Nov 25, 2020  |  

Bible Love 1.05 - Covenant

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Bible Love 1.05 - Covenant

What can the story of Noah and his family teach us about trust, relationship, and covenant?

Links mentioned in this episode:
  • The Hebrew Bible translation by Robert Alter
  • The CS Lewis Bible
  • Noah (2014 movie starring Russel Crowe)
  • Evan Almighty (2007 movie starring Steve Carrell)

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Nov 12, 2020  |  

Bible Love 1.04 - Love Your Sibling (and yourself)

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Bible Love 1.04 - Love Your Sibling (and yourself)

This week we are joined by the Rev. Kellie Wilson, Senior Associate Rector at Christ Church, Greenville, as we talk about Cain and Abel, sibling rivalry, and loving ourselves.

Links mentioned in this episode:
  • The New International Version translation
  • The Christian Standard Bible translation
  • The Life Application Study Bible
  • The CS Lewis Bible

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Oct 29, 2020  |  

Bible Love 1.03 - Sin & Shame

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Bible Love 1.03 - Sin & Shame

This week we talk about the Fall, the brokenness of the world, and the sin and shame that too often overwhelm us. But don't worry, there's still hope! We are still created in God's image and we still strive for reconciliation with God!

Links mentioned in this episode:
  • The CS Lewis Bible
  • The Voice translation

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Oct 14, 2020  |  

Bible Love 1.02 - In The Beginning...

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Bible Love 1.02 - In The Beginning...

Today we dig into the scriptures, starting...in the beginning. We discuss Genesis, creation, and God's love for all of us.

Have a question or comment? We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at [email protected].

Links mentioned in this episode:
  • The Jesus Storybook Bible

Oct 01, 2020  |  

Bible Love 1.01 - Introductions

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Bible Love 1.01 - Introductions

Bible Love is a conversation about scripture between Mary Balfour Dunlap (priest at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Greenwood, S.C.) and Alan Bentrup (priest on diocesan staff in the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina).

In this first episode, we get to know Mary Balfour and Alan, and set the stage for our journey together.

Links mentioned in this episode:
  • The Path: A Journey Through the Bible
  • Exploring the Bible (a study guide that follows The Path study)
  • Resurrection, Greenwood
  • Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina

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