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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 Kokal
Luke 20:41-47 (From Christ) - Why Jesus is God
- Why #bekind does not represent Jesus. - Jesus directly challenges the Pharisee's definition of the Messiah. - Jenn challenges the listener to not be a…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 33 (From Creation) - The Israelites' Travels
- Numbers 33 is packed with history of the Israelites and their journey through the wilderness. - How can the modern person gain insight from chapters like…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 20:19-40 (From Christ) - How to Never Die
- Jesus has a run-in with several religious leaders who ask Him stupid questions. - Is there an afterlife? - Jenn explains the puzzling verse 38 - Jenn delves…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 32:16-42 (From Creation) - Sin Will Find You Out
- Moses and the men from the tribes of Gad and Reuben come to a compromise regarding the Promised Land. - Moses gives the men a stern warning not to lie. -…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 32:1-15 (From Creation) - Sins of the Fathers
- Some Israeli men seem bent on repeating the rebellious history of their parents. - Moses becomes reminds them of YHWH's anger. - Jenn discusses the…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 20:9-19 (From Christ) - The Rock Which the Builders Rejected
- Jesus targets the arrogance and self-centeredness of the people of His time. - Jesus gives a parable predicting His future. - Explanation about the curious…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 31:25-54 (From Creation) - A Stunning Victory
- YHWH commands the Israelites to go to war. - God gives the Israelites huge, massive success with just 12,000 warriors. - God blesses those who trust in Him…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 20:1-8 (From Christ) - The Pharisees Try to Embarrass Jesus
- Some Pharisees and elders try to publicly humiliate Jesus. - It doesn't go well for them. - Jesus refuses an argument and declares Himself Messiah. Want to…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 31:1-24 (From Creation) - God Commands War??
- God commands the Israelites to go out to war with the Midianite people. - Does war align with God's goodness? - Why does God command war? - Discussions on…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 30:10-16 (From Creation) - Marriage: Two Roles, One Goal
- Discussion about the marriage relationships and the biblical idea of the two roles. - Jenn's marriage relationship story. - Why women need to chill out about…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 19:41-48 (From Christ) - The Offensive Truth
- Jesus cries over the state of Jerusalem, especially knowing what was about to come. - Jenn discusses history of the Roman empire and the Jewish-Roman war in…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 30:1-9 (From Creation) - Does the Bible Take Away Women's Rights?
- Women are given the freedom to make vows to God, at a time when women had very few rights at all. - Men are able to break their wive's vows to God, without…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 19:29-40 (From Christ) - Jesus's Big Reveal
- Jesus finally comes to Jerusalem where He presents Himself as Messiah. - Jesus tells His disciples to get a donkey He can ride on through the city. - The…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 29 (From Creation) - The Gratitude Killer
- God's personality shines through in Numbers 29, something we all can learn from today. - YHWH is shown as a God of detail. He gives His people very specific…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 28:16-31 (From Creation) - Are You Giving God Defects?
- YHWH tells Moses that the new generation of people need to celebrate Passover and the First Fruits even after they enter the Promised Land. - YHWH commands…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 19:11-28 (From Christ) - Why The Term "My Truth" is so Dangerous
- Jesus tells a parable that is very similar to the parable of the talents... except with a few differences. - Reasons discussed why the world hates Jesus and…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 28:1-15 (From Creation) - God's Breakfast and Dinner
- God talks about how the Israelites needed to give Him His "food" - the burnt sacrifices. - Jenn discusses the correlation between ancient sacrifices and…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 19:1-10 (From Christ) - Jesus Loves ALL (Even Politicians)
- Jesus encounters a Jewish tax collector named Zaccheus. He calls him by name. - Jesus stays at Zaccheus's house, and his life changes through the words of…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 27:12-23 (From Creation) - Why Being a Servant is a Good Thing
- Moses is about to die, but he is concerned for the future of Israel. - God appoints Joshua, the servant, to leadership - Jenn talks about why servant…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 27:1-11 (From Creation) - Ancient Female Landowners
- Five young ladies come to Moses with a problem. - God commends the young ladies. - God grants women the right to own land. - God places value on daughters…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 18:31-43 (From Christ) - The Blind Man's Faith
- Discussion about faith healings. - Jesus talks about His death to the disciples, who are very confused. - Jesus heals a blind man through the blind man's…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 26:1-65 (From Creation) - God Numbers His People
- God shows mercy directly after the rebellion. - God tells Moses to number the tribes and the people so that He could bless them and give them their…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 18:18-30 (From Christ) - The First Greatest Commandment
- Jesus encounters a rich young ruler who doesn't understand salvation. - The young man leaves Jesus very sad. - Jesus talks about riches and heaven. - Jenn…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 25:6-18 (From Creation) - Phineas Imitates God
- A prince of Israel flagrantly disobeys God in the sight of all the poeple. - A man named Phineas is introduced. - God commends Phineas for having the same…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 25:1-5 (From Creation) - Can a Victim Have Fault?
- The Israelite men become victims of Moab. - Balaam describes to the Moabite king how to lead the Israelites astray. - God punishes the guilty men. - Jenn…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 18:1-17 (From Christ) - Humble Prayer
- Today we discuss the idea of humbleness and arrogance. - Jesus gives a parable about a man who thought he was worthy, and a man who thought himself a sinner…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 24:15-25 (From Creation) - Balaam Prophesies Jesus
- Balaam prophesies the wonderfullness that is the coming of Jesus. - Balaam explains what will happen to the surrounding nations. - Jenn apologizes for…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 17:20-37 (From Christ) - Can We Choose to Be Raptured?
- Today, Jenn talks about the idea that we Christians may have a choice to be "raptured" when Jesus returns. - Jesus discusses His second coming with the…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Labor Day - Reflection from Ecclesiastes 3
- Jenn delves into some verses about "hard work" in Ecclesiastes three. - The writer of Ecclesiastes gives the reader permission to enjoy time off. - Jenn…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 24:1-14 (From Creation) - Aloes in the Desert
- Balaam stops his divination and finally turns toward God. - He blesses Israel deeply, calling them "aloe plants." - Balak becomes so angry, he threatens to…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 17:11-19 (From Christ) - Entitled or Thankful?
- Jesus travels to Jerusalem to die. - Jesus encounters a mixed group of lepers, where He ultimately heals them. - Only one leper, a gentile, chooses to return…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 23:1-30 (From Creation) - Balaam Blesses the People Against Balak's Will
- Balaam arrives at King Balak's house and they go up on the mountain together to "curse" God's people. - Balaam ends up blessing the people. - Balak does't…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 17:5-10 (From Christ) - The Problem with the "Christian" Self-Esteem Culture - With Guest Speaker Mom
- Mom and Jenn are on the podcast to discuss Luke 17:5-10 - What does Jesus mean when He says, "Unworthy servants?" - Why is the "Christian" self-esteem…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 22:21-41 (From Creation) - The Dumb Ass Speaks
- The prophet Balaam travels to see King Balak. - God's angel is ready to kill Balaam, but gets stopped due to Balaam's donkey. - God gives the donkey a human…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 22:1-20 (From Creation) - Balak and Balaam
*So sorry that this episode didn't air properly on Friday!! My fault completely. I accidently typed out the podcast description and saved it without putting…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 17:1-4 (From Christ) - Forgiveness is Not Forgetting
- Jesus talks about "stumbling blocks" and why a Christian needs to be careful what they do. - Jesus discusses the idea of forgiveness with His disciples. -…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 21:10-35 (From Creation) - God Fights Your Battles
- The Israeli people begin their journy into the Promised Land. - They encounter plenty of rude people who refuse them passage. - The Israelites go to war…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 16:19-31 (From Christ) - What is Hades
- What is Hades, and what is it like? - Can people in Hades remember their life on earth? - Why does Jesus talk about Hades and Hell so much? - Jenn talks…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 21:1-9 (From Creation) - There Can't Be Mercy Without Judgement
- The people encounter one of their first wars. - The Israelites complain about the manna again. - God sends poisonous snakes, and then a healing snake. - Jenn…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 20:14-29 (From Creation) - God Cares When His People Die
- Jenn figures out something simple with her microphone stand. - Israel is in dire straits because they cannot pass through Edom. - Edom tries to war with…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 16:10-18 (From Christ) - Money, Divorce, and the Law
- Jesus teaches His disciples about financial planning. - Jesus talks about the evils of greed and "love of money." - The Pharisees scoff at Jesus, so Jesus…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 20:1-13 (From Creation) - Moses Gets Punished
- The Israelite people are angry with Moses and Aaron again. - Miriam dies in the wilderness. - There is no water for the people to drink. - Moses disobeys God…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 16:1-10 (From Christ) - Using Money to Advance God's Kingdom
- Jesus teaches His followers about money through a unique parable. - The "hardest parable in Luke" explained. - Is money inherently evil? - Jenn discusses why…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 19 (From Creation) - The Cleansing Water - With Guest Speaker Lentrail Abston
- The rebellion of Israel is at an all time high in Numbers 19, but God works at restoring His relationship with the people. - Guest speaker Lentrail Abston…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 18:21-32 (From Creation) - Tithe the Tithe
- God talks about paying the Levites for their hard work. - God gives them a generous gift. - Jenn discusses a little bit about the history of the Levites and…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 15:11-32 (From Christ) - Which Son are You?
- Jesus tells a parable about two sons who both are unthankful for their Father's gifts. - One leaves, and one stays, but both are wrong. - The Father shows…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 18:8-20 (From Creation) - No Place on Earth
- God tells Aaron that He will share with him. - God explains what Aaron and the other priests will receive. - The priests have no place on earth. - Jenn…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 15:1-10 (From Christ) - 1 Found
- Jesus attracts sinners and tax collectors - The Pharisees accuse Jesus of associating with the wrong kind of people - Jesus tells a parable about God loving…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 18:1-7 (From Creation) - Why Doesn't God Show His Wrath in the New Testament?
- Numbers 18 describes the relationship of the priests with the common people. - God put the priests in place because He didn't want to show His wrath. - Jenn…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 17 (From Creation) - God Nips it in the Bud
- God nips the people's complaints "in the bud" by causing Aaron's staff to bud. - The people freak out, thinking they are going to die because of this awesome…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 14:25-35 (From Christ) - How America Got Jesus Wrong
- Jesus describes what it will be like for the crowds if they decide to be Jesus followers. - What will you choose, the comfortable life, or the Christian…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 16:36-50 (From Creation) - "Censering" the People
- God tells Eleazar to collect the censers and to pound them into sheets of metal and to nail them to the altar. - The people riot. - Aaron censers them. -…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 14:12-24 (From Christ) - God's Dinner Party
- Jesus gives advice to not only invite people we want to be around, but also to invite people who can't pay us back. - Jesus tells a parable about a man who…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 16:1-35 (From Creation) - The Rebellion of Korah
- A man named Korah wants Moses's leadership role for himself. - He brings an army of men to stand against Moses and Aaron. - God responds in a dramatic way…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 15:32-41 (From Creation) - Sticks and Stones
- A man is caught violating the Sabbath - God orders the death penalty. - God tells the people to wear a constant reminder of the Law, a beautiful blue cord. -…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 14:1-11 (From Christ) - It's Okay to Be a Trashcan
- Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath, and it ruffles some feathers. - Jesus has community with the Pharisees. - Jesus talks about humilty and pride. - Jenn…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 15:22-31 (From Creation) - "Good Intentions" Sins
- YHWH talks about intentional sins and unintentional sins. - Why people who have "good intentions" may still be doing bad stuff. - Jenn talks about how people…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 13:22-35 (From Christ) - Are There Many Paths to Heaven?
- Jesus tells His followers to "strive" to enter through the narrow gate. - What is the narrow gate and how do we find the right one? Are there many paths to…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 15:1-21 (From Creation) - Gratitude and The Happy Heart
- God requires grain and drink sacrifices after the people go into the Promised Land. - Why would God require grain and drink offerings? What do they…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 14:26-45 (From Creation) - Obey the First Time
- The Israelites refuse to obey God the first time. - God punishes them and tells them to stay put. - They decide not to stay put and end up getting pummeled…