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The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to The Bible Explained podcast, where Jenn explains the Bible in a simplistic, approachable way. Launched in 2020, this podcast does not follow "the Bible in a year" format - it's more like "The Bible in a decade." Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn read and discuss Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. Touted by many listeners as "The best Bible-reading podcast…
Episodes
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 15 (From Creation) - 1st Cousins and Marriage - Achsah asks for Land
The borders of Judah The city of Bethlehem - why it's not mentioned Caleb tells the next person who defeats Debir will get to marry Achsah First cousins and…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 20:1-10 (From Christ) - Inconsistencies, or More of the Story? The Shroud of Turin
Are there inconsistencies in the gospels about Jesus's resurrection? The differences in the accounts A discussion on the shroud of Turin - is it really Jesus's…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 14 (From Creation) - Caleb Teams Up With God at 85 Years Old
The land is divided by lots Caleb teams up with God at 85 years Caleb wages war and receives his inheritance Arba renamed Hebron Jenn discusses how every…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 19:38-42 (From Christ) - "His Body Will Not Decay" - Another Prophecy Fulfilled
Two prominent Jewish men ask Pilate for Jesus's body The process of embalming Another prophecy of Jesus fulfilled Jesus is laid in a brand new tomb Get your…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 13 (From Creation) - The Promise Keeper
Joshua is now old God commands trust in His promises The land is allocated to the tribes How Levites and Christians are similar Jenn describes an exercise she…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 12 (From Creation) - Our Strong God
Why a "boring" chapter like Joshua 12 actually very important Same YHWH then as now The Christian's role in the New Covenant Circumcision and cancer Jenn…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 19:31-37 (From Christ) - Proof That Jesus is the Messiah
Proof from the Old Testament that Jesus is the Messiah Jesus dies and is pierced The prophesies Jesus fulfilled Jenn goes down a rabbit hole on why you…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 11 (From Creation) - Trust, Hard Hearts, Faith, and Blessings
God gives Israel the power to defeat the entire north region in one day God hardened the hearts of the kings of Canaan Having faith when things seem impossible…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 19:25-30 (From Creation) - Jesus Dies Quoting the Psalms
Jesus may have quoted several Psalms in their entirety on the cross Jesus dies of His own will John cares for Mary Jenn gives her opinion about the Psalms and…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 10:15-43 (From Creation) - The Longest Day Ever
Joshua defeats 5 kings and 2 cities in one day The target on Joshua's back God is our Father who is on our side Jenn talks about trust and why it's necessary…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 10:1-14 (From Creation) - The Sun Stands Still
After the peace treaty, the Gibeonites are immediately attacked. The call to Joshua for defense Joshua bravely goes into battle against five powerful kings…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 19:16-24 (From Christ) - JESUS OF NAZARATH - KING OF THE JEWS
Jesus is taken to be crucified Pontius Pilate puts a sign on Jesus's cross declaring Him to be the King. The Pharisees are angry at the sign, but why? The…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 9 (From Creation) - The Ruse
Some Gibeonites trick Joshua into thinking they are someone else The big mistake Joshua made A hardly happy ending for the Gibeonites Jenn discusses prayer for…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 19:1-16 (From Christ) - Pilate Isn't the Good Guy
Pilate is often deemed the "good guy" in the crucifixion of Jesus, but was he really? Pilate's choice is the same choice all Christians face - stand for God…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 8:24-35 (From Creation) - Joshua Defeats Ai and Builds the Peace Altar
Joshua and the Israelites have a staggering victory over Ai The peace altar from Deuteronomy 27 is built The blessings and curses ceremony Joshua establishes…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 8:1-23 (From Creation) - The Battle of Ai
The Israelites go successfully into battle God uses Israel's past mistakes for glory The Israelites are allowed to gain from the spoils of war (why this is…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 18:25-40 (From Christ) - Jesus, King of Truth
Peter denies Jesus History of Governor Pilate Pilate meets Jesus and finds no reason for His death Jesus calls Himself the King of Truth. Pilate asks the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 7:13-26 (From Creation) - Achan for a Breakin'
God gives Achan time to repent Achan gets caught and punished The covenant with God restored Jenn talks about how sin always affects more than just yourself…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 18:12-24 (From Christ) - The High Priest Persecutes YHWH
A history discussion about the corrupt family of Annas Jesus is taken to an illegal trial Peter denies Jesus the 1st time Jesus is beaten for having a good…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 7:1-15 (From Creation) - One Person Corrupts a Whole Community
Achan decides to steal some stuff from God God turns away from Israel at the moment, but Joshua doesn't notice Israel is humiliated in the battle of Ai Jenn…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 6:15-27 (From Creation) - The Fall of Jericho and the Curse for the Future
A discussion of idolatry and the original sin The lie Satan continues to use The fall of Jericho The curse for anyone who builds Jericho in the future Jenn…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 18:1-11 (From Christ) - The Significance of Brook Kidron
3 reasons Brook Kidron was significant as Jesus went to the cross Jesus meets his betrayer Judas and the soldiers fall over when Jesus displays His glory Hey!…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 6:1-14 (From Creation) - Why Did God Command the Israelites to March Around Jericho?
God commands the Israelites to march around Jericho Jenn offers several reasons why God might have commanded such a weird thing: To test faith To ask for…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 17:20-26 (From Christ) - A Message to the Church - BE UNIFIED!
Jesus prays for you and for all believers What a Christian can learn from Jesus's prayer Why the church desperately needs unity Jenn talks about her own…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 5:10-15 (From Creation) - God Appears to Joshua
The Jews celebrate the Passover after the circumcisions The manna suddenly stops God (or Jesus) appears to Joshua Jenn explains why the Person who appeared to…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 5:1-9 (From Creation) - The Uncircumcised Hebrews
Basically every Hebrew was uncircumcised in the wilderness. Why was this? The kings of the region terrified by YHWH Joshua circumcises the men Shame is removed…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 17:12-19 (From Christ) - Was Judas a Victim of Prophecy?
Did Judas have a choice in betraying Jesus, since he was prophecied about well in advance? Why are there Christians in the world? Jesus prays that Christians…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 4 (From Creation) - Keeping a Memento of God's Love
How to keep a memento of God's care/provision/protection The Israelites take 12 stones from the bottom of the Jordan to remember God's miracles The ark of the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 17:1-11 (From Christ) - Was Jesus Created by God?
Jesus prays for God's glory and for His own glory Jesus prays for the disciples Was Jesus created? Why Jesus doesn't pray for the world Cool people also check…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 3 (From Creation) - God Parts the Jordan River
God parted the Red Sea and now parts the Jordan River The significance of the Ark of the Covenant Why God parted the Jordan Jenn discusses faith and why…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 2 (From Creation) - A Prostitute is Saved
Two Israeli spies meet a prostitute named Rehab Rehab hides the men from the king of Jericho A discussion about the dimensions and layout of Jericho Jenn talks…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 16:16-24 (From Christ) - The Events Leading to Jesus's Return
Jesus tells His disciples what would soon happen in the future, but His prophecies have two meanings Why pray in Jesus's name? The events leading to Jesus's…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJoshua 1 (From Creation) - Be Strong and Courageous
Why did God tell Joshua to be strong and courageous? Why does God tell us to be strong and courageous? The 2 and a half tribes follow through on their promise…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 16:1-15 (From Christ) - How to Tell if Someone Has a Real Prophecy From the Holy Spirit
Who is the Holy Spirit? Why did Jesus say that it was good for Him to leave? Does the Holy Spirit actually speak to us? - How to know if it's a real prophecy…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 34 (From Creation) - The End of an Era
Moses dies How could Moses have been so fit at the age of 120? The argument over Moses's body The Prophet like Moses, yet greater than Moses Jenn discusses the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 15:17-27 (From Christ) - How to Evangelize to a World that Hates Christians
2 reasons why Christians are persecuted: 1. bad churches, 2. hatred of God True love is different than what the world thinks it is How to evangelize to a world…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 33:13-29 (From Creation) - Moses's Last Words
Moses speaks to the Israelites one last time before his death A comparison of the blessings of Israel from Genesis 49 Moses' last words - why they were so…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 15:8-16 (From Christ) - Remain in Love
*Sorry for the initial upload of this episode! It's now fixed. The key to discovering your purpose How to remain in Christ's love What is the REAL greatest…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 33:1-12 (From Creation) - Blessings of Israel Compared with Genesis 49
Jenn compares Moses's blessings of Israel with Jacob's blessing his sons in Genesis 49 A recap of Jacob's 12 sons and some of the crazy things they did How…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 32:44-52 (From Creation) - God Wants a Relationship With You
God comforts Moses before he is about to die Moses gets to see the Promised Land God restores His relationship with Moses Jenn discusses how God desires a…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 15:1-7 (From Christ) - The Secret to Finding Your Purpose
How does John 15 explain your purpose? Accepting the discipline of God Why God might "lift up" those who don't produce fruit Can you lose salvation? Jenn…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 32:30-43 (From Creation) - Arrows Drunk With Blood
God finishes His song Why evil people will eventually admit that YHWH is God "Arrows drunk with blood" - A promise to avenge those who were hurt Jenn discusses…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 14:15-31 (From Christ) - Why You May Not be Experiencing the Peace of God
Jesus talks about the Spirit of Truth - The Holy Spirit How spiritual warfare may play a role in your life Praying to the Holy Spirit for peace Why you may not…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 32:15-29 (From Creation) - Sacrificing to Demons?
God says that anyone not worshipping Him is actually sacrificing to demons. What does that mean and who is guilty of it? When people are satisfied, they…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 31:30, 32:1-14 (From Creation) - God's Song
The first portion of the song God wrote The unwritten miracles of God Jenn discusses how moral truth is never outdated Also check out these websites: YouTube…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 14:1-13 (From Christ) - Sorry, There's Only ONE Path to Heaven
Jesus is the Way. What's it mean? What does Jesus mean when He says He will give us ANYTHING in His name? Jenn discusses how there are not multiple paths to…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 31:14-29 (From Creation) - The Erasure of God
The push to erase God from public life is nothing new. But why does it happen? How rebellious were the Israelite people? - more than you'd think! Why it's…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 13:31-38 (From Christ) - Is Tolerance Love?
Why did the people want to put Jesus to death if He was so loving? Why tolerance and affirming others is not necessarily love A new commandment - love others…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 31:1-13 (From Creation) - Encouragement for Disappointment
Encouragement for when life is full of disappointments. Was Moses jealous of Joshua? How God uses everything to work out for good. Jenn talks about some…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 30 (From Creation) - Choose Life
How Deuteronomy 30 was both fulfilled, and is yet to be fulfilled How God's laws are easy Jenn discusses how "choosing life" is ultimately choosing God. Don't…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 13:18-30 (From Christ) - John and Jesus's Relationship
What exactly did John mean when he called himself the "Disciple whom Jesus loved"? How people in Jesus's day would eat - hint* they didn't use tables Did Jesus…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 29:19-29 (From Creation) - God's Secrets
God values every person, and is jealous for them - even the people who refuse to believe God's secrets and God's revelations. How there's comfort in not…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 13:1-20 (From Christ) - Jesus Washes Judas's Feet
Jesus washes the feet of His disciples, including Judas. Why? How serving is better than being served. What does it mean to wash other people's feet? The…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 29:1-18 (From Creation) - The Second Covenant Promise
Israel and God enter into a second covenant promise Israel's pagan gods in the wilderness Some lesser-known miracles of God in the wilderness Jenn discusses…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 28:58-68 (From Creation) - God Gives, and God Punishes
God loves to give to His people. But if His people get bad enough, He also loves to punish. Why? Jenn delves into Israeli history - two times they were sent…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 12:37-50 (From Christ) - Why God Hardens Hearts
Does God really choose certain people for hell or heaven? How can you explain the verse that God hardens hearts? Why many Pharisees believed in Jesus, but…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 28:35-57 (From Creation) - The Sin Spiral
The punishments and curses get worse and worse How the sin spiral curses people Eating one's own children?? How could that happen? Jenn discusses God's…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 12:12-36 (From Christ) - Is Self-Hatred Real?
Some Greeks are interested in meeting Jesus, but Jesus does not have an audience with them. Why? Jesus's time has come Is there such a thing as self-hatred?…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 28:15-34 (From Creation) - Here's What Happens When God Curses a Nation
The difference between God cursing a nation, and a nation cursing itself How to avoid being a nation cursed What about Christians who live in a cursed nation?…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 28:1-14 (From Creation) - Will God Bless Your Nation?
Does God bless nations now for being Christian? Deuteronomy 28 - an example of earthly paradise. How can we achieve it? A list of blessings for a nation that…