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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 KokalDeuteronomy 14:1-21 (From Creation) - Kosher and Non-Kosher Foods
- Some crazy and interesting facts about kosher and non-kosher foods. - Christians have hope for life after death. - God tells His people to get as far away…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 2:1-12 (From Christ) - Wine Tasting - With Jamie and Jenn
- Jesus does a fantastic miracle at the wedding in Cana. Jamie and Jenn discuss what makes it so fantastical. - Was Jesus being disrespectful to Mary? What was…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 13 (From Creation) - The Worst-Case Scenarios in Scripture - With Guest Speaker Casey Freeman
- Deuteronomy 13 talks about some of the worst-case scenerios in Scripture and the rules regarding those problems. - Guest speaker Casey weighs in on divorce…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 12:29-32 (From Creation) - Separation of Church and World
- A discussion about the church, and how it is integrating world culture. - Is there anything in the Bible about abortion? How does God view abortion? - The…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 1:43-51 (From Christ) - Jesus, the Ladder
- Jesus encounters a man named Philip, who becomes a disciple. - Philip talks to his friend Nathanael, who has prejudice against Jesus's hometown. - Nathanael…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 12:15-28 (From Creation) - God's Kindness Displayed
- Hemochromatosis and other problems associated with drinking blood. - God tells His people that He loves when they are joyful and satisfied. - God reminds the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 1:29-42 (From Christ) - Why Baptism?
- A discussion of John 1 and the idea of baptism - what is the point of baptism today? - Why did Jesus get baptised? - John testifies something amazing about…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 12:1-14 (From Creation) - The Place of Worship Truly Matters
- A discussion of church and fellowship, and why the place of worship is important to God. - How the Israelites worshipped God in the wilderness - hint: it…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 11:8-32 (From Creation) - Christians and Dependence on the OT Law
- A breakdown of the Old Testament curses and blessings. - Do the same Old Testament curses and blessings apply to Christians nowadays? - Should Christians…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 1:19-26 (From Christ) - Was John the Baptist the Reincarnation of Elijah?
- A discussion of John the Baptist and who he was. - Did John the Baptist invent baptism? - Elijah and John the Baptist - the same person, or the same Spirit?…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 11:1-7 (From Creation) - How to Love God
- What is the biblical definition of love? - How to truly love God. - The fine line between loving God's commandments and becoming self-righteous. - Jenn…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2022 Annual Candlelit Christmas Eve Podcast Episode - The Christmas Trinity
- A breakdown of the famous passage from Isaiah 6. - How Jesus and the Holy Spirit are both One. - Misconsceptions about Jesus and the Father. - The Holy…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 10:12-22 (From Creation) - Fear Your God
- Is the term, "Fearing God," offensive? Jenn comments on biblical verses that talk about fearing God and what that means. - Contentment and humility go…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJohn 1:1-18 (From Christ) - In the Beginning Was the Word
- An overview of the book of John. - Why does John say, "No one has seen God," when there are stories of people seeing God? - The problem with the Jehovah's…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 10:1-11 (From Creation) - There Were TWO Arks of the Covenant??
- Deuteronomy 10 talks about a possible second Ark of the Covenant. Were there possibly two arks, or does it mean something else? - The ten commandments…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalLuke 24:36-53 (From Christ) - Jesus's Ascension Into Heaven
- Jesus appears to His disciples, who are still doubting His alive-ness. - The fulfillment of the Old Testament is finished. - Why was Jesus's resurrected body…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 9:9-29 (From Creation) - The Golden Calf Retold (And How to Curb Comparison) - With Guest Speaker Jamie
*Buckle up for a longer episode! This one is over 35 minutes long! - Jamie and Jenn are back on the podcast together, laughing and discussing Deuteronomy 9. -…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 9:1-8 (From Creation) - Prejudice Against Pride
- Moses warns the Israelites against self-righteousness and pride. - Moses reminds the people that no one is righteous. - It's not about what we do, it's about…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalLuke 24:13-35 (From Christ) - Jesus is Recognized Through the Breaking of the Bread
- Jesus encounters two disciples who are traveling from Jerusalem. - Jesus travels with them, but the disciples don't recognize Him. - Jesus teaches them all…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 8:10-20 (From Creation) - Pride Comes Before Destruction
- A discussion of the three things that come before destruction of a nation: forgetting pride idol worship - Where does America stand? - The importance of…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalLuke 24:1-12 (From Christ) - The Women's Account - With Guest Speaker Mom
- Two women (Jenn and Mom) share about the women's account of Jesus's resurrection with the disciples. - Why everyone forgot Jesus's words about His death and…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 8:1-10 (From Creation) - Why Does God Put People Through Tough Circumstances?
- What was humanity created to do? - How to avoid living like "zombies." - Jenn explains the important verse, "man does not live be bread alone." - Why God…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 7:12-26 (From Creation) - The Prosperity Gospel is False
- The difference between the Old Testament blessings and the New Testament blessings. - Why the prosperity gospel is just bad. - Abhoring things that take…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalLuke 23:44-56 (From Christ) - Jesus's Spiritual Battle on the Cross
- A miraculous eclypse happens during Jesus's time on the cross. - The veil is torn - what's it mean? - Why Christians use Jesus's name in prayers. - Jenn goes…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 7:1-11 (From Creation) - How the Book of 2 John Mirrors Deuteronomy 7
- Jenn relates today's passage to 2 John, and how the two texts really mirror each other. - Moses tells the Israelites to do three things regarding the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalLuke 23:26-43 (From Christ) - Where Did Jesus Go After He Died?
- Discussion about the cross and Roman torture. - Jesus tells the women not to weep for Him, but to weep for themselves and their children. - Jesus gives the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 6:13-25 (From Creation) - Where is God During Trials?
- Moses continues on by talking about revereing God's name by not testing Him. - What does it mean to "test God?" - Jenn ponders the quesiton, "Where is God…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 6:1-12 (From Creation) - Don't Forget Your God!!
- Moses makes three points to the Israelite children: Following God's Laws gives life Make God's Laws famous Don't forget God when times are peachy - Jenn…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalLuke 23:13-25 (From Christ) - Barabbas, The Scapegoat
- Pilate finds no issue with Jesus, but he is scared to go against the crowds and chief priests. - Pilate tries to get around killing Jesus by doing the yearly…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 5:12-33 (From Creation) - Summing Up The 10 Commandments
- How the 10 commandments can be summed up. - The commandment with a promise to those who follow it. - Moses warns all people of falling away from God's laws…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalLuke 23:1-12 (From Christ) - King Herod and Pontius Pilate
*Warning to parents - some explicit content regarding Herod and his daughter. - Jesus appears before Pontius Pilate, a governor that has the power to kill him…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 5:1-11 (From Creation) - Respecting God's Name
- The first three commandments can be summed up in two words: loving God. - What does it mean to take God's name in vain? - How can leaders and teachers avoid…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 4:32-49 (From Creation) - Why Should We Follow the Bible? - With Guest Speaker Jamie
- Jamie and Jenn are on the podcast together talking about Goodwill, Christmas presents, the Bible, and why we should follow God. - Moses concludes his speech…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalWhere Did Thanksgiving Come From?
- Quick and sweet episode where Jenn delves into the history of Thanksgiving from Oct. 1863. - Is Thanksgiving a Christian holiday? Where did it originate…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 4:25-31 (From Creation) - What About Unreached Peoples?
- What happens to unreached people who never heard the gospel? Where do they go when they die? - Moses warns the Israelites about what will happen if they…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalLuke 22:63-71 (From Christ) - The Illegal Trial
- Jesus is beaten and mocked for no reason. - Jesus is taken to an official trial that is done completely unfairly and against Jewish standards. - Discussion…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 4:15-24 (From Creation) - 4 Idols That Christians Might Have
- Moses warns the people against graven images because hamdmade images couldn't possibly represent YHWH. - Moses warns against idols. - Jenn lists 4 modern-day…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 4:1-14 (From Creation) - Should Modern Christians Follow the Old Testament Laws?
- Moses continues with his introduction of the Old Testament Laws: - 1. Obey - 2. Don't add or subtract - 3. Remember - 4. Teach the kiddos - Why parents need…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalLuke 22:54-62 (From Christ) - How to Prepare for Temptation or Persecution
- A discussion of Peter's root sin in denying Jesus. Hint: it went deeper than fear. - Peter denies Jesus 3 times before the morning hits. Jesus looks at him…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 3:23-29 (From Creation) - Why Moses Was Not Allowed in the Promised Land
- Moses begs God for a second chance to go into the Promised Land - Moses blames the people for his loss - Jenn references Numbers 20 and discusses the "Water…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalLuke 22:39-53 (From Christ) - Sweat Like Drops of Blood
- Jesus agonizes in the garden of Gethsemene - Prayer guards against temptation - How did the disciples know what Jesus was praying in the garden? - Jenn…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 3:1-22 (From Creation) - Are Some Verses "Stolen Promises?"
- Moses continues with the history of the Israeli nation. - How tall were giants in the ancient days? - Moses commands Joshua not to fear. - If we apply verses…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 2:24-37 (From Creation) - Does God Choose People to Go to Heaven?
- Moses relays the history of the early Israelite nation and some of the battles they fought. - Moses discusses the King Sihon, who had his heart hardened from…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalLuke 22:31-38 (From Christ) - Should Christians Arm Themselves?
- Jesus prays for Peter's faith. - Jesus talks about "Selling one's cloak to buy a sword." - 4 differing opinions on what Jesus might mean by this. - Jenn…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 2:14-25 (From Creation) - When You Have to Wait for Something You Want
- The Israelites travel through the wilderness for 38 years, until every person of the first generation (except Moses) dies. - God doesn't allow the children…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalLuke 22:13-30 (From Christ) - Why is it Called the New Testament?
- Jesus starts the Passover Supper with His disciples. - Is Judas going to heaven or hell? - Was Judas at the first Communion? - A discussion about the Old…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 2:1-13 (From Creation) - Stronger than the Giants!
- Moses continues with the history of the 1st Israelite generation and the wanderings in the wilderness. - God hates Esau, yet blesses him abundantly. - Why…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 1:37-46 (From Creation) - Abusing God's Grace
- Moses continues his historical account of the first generation of Israel. - The idea of "Abusing God's grace" and what that means for us. - Jenn discusses…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalLuke 22:1-13 (From Christ) - Judas Was a Scuzz
- Judas and Satan work side-by-side to betray Jesus. - Jenn delves into demon-possession and what role this plays in the betrayal of Jesus. - What was Judas's…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 1:19-36 (From Creation) - Is Fear a Sin?
- Moses continues his historical account of the first generation of Isrealites. - Why the great rebellion happened. - Jenn discusses fear and why it can…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalLuke 21:34-38 (From Christ) - Lukewarm Christianity and Jesus's Return
- What happens to the "lukewarm" person when Jesus returns? - What does verse 36 mean when Jesus says to "watch?" - What prayer really is. - Jenn comments on…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalDeuteronomy 1:1-18 (From Creation) - Intro to Deuteronomy
- Jenn describes the meaning of Deuteronomy and why a "repeat of the law" is necessary. - Deuteronomy 1 really shows Moses's personality. - What you can expect…
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Luke 21:20-33 (From Christ) - Should We Fear the End Times?
- Jesus gives some perplexing end-times prophecies in Luke 21 - Should Christians fear the end times? - History of the fall of Jerusalem, the early Christians…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 36 (From Creation) - Why Did the Jewish Tribes Matter?
- Zelophehad's daughters are reintroduced. - Some princes from the tribe of Mennassah are concerned about land inhertances passed to women. - YHWH adds a rule…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 35:30-34 (From Creation) - Is the Death Penalty Biblical?
- Is the death penalty biblical? - God gives rules regarding bribes and murderers. - God discusses pollution of the land, what it is, and how to fix it. - Jenn…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 21:5-19 (From Christ) - Fake "Messiahs" and Prophets
- Jesus declares that the temple would soon be destroyed. - Warning about fake Messiahs and prophets who think they know the end. - Jenn talks about end-time…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 35:14-29 (From Creation) - The Definition of a Manslayer
- Manslayer or murderer? God defines it. - Information on ancient trials and the "Blood Avenger." - How does God's mercy tie into consequences for sins? - Jenn…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 21:1-4 (From Christ) - Should Churches Pass an Offering Plate?
- A widow trusts her life to God completely by giving every penny she owns. - What does giving from abundance really mean? - Is it wrong for churches pass an…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 35:1-15 (From Creation) - Cities of Refuge and The Great Commission
- YHWH gives a command that the Levite clans must be given safe places to live. - 48 cities were to be designated for the Levites. - 6 cities were to be…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 34 (From Creation) - What's in Your Bowl?
- YHWH defines the boundaries of Israel. - 2 reasons why God defining the land is important. - Why contentment is crucial. - Jenn asks the question, "What is…