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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 13:10-21 (From Christ) - Possessed Christians?
- Can a Christian person be possessed? If not, how do you explain Luke 13? - Jesus heals a woman who was sick from a spiritual illness. - Jesus gives parables…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 14:1-25 (From Creation) - Is it Okay to be Angry at God?
- The people cry and get angry at God, Moses, and Aaron. - Caleb and Joshua try to calm the people down, but they almost get stoned. - God is merciful toward…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 13:1-9 (From Christ) - Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
- Jesus talks about death and the soul. - The parable of the vinedresser looking for fruit, but not finding any. - Jenn comments on people who blame God for…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 13 (From Creation) - The People Spy Out the Land
- God tells the Israelites to send some men to spy out the land. - Moses sends some people, including Caleb and Joshua. - The men stir up trouble. - Jenn…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 12 (From Creation) - Is Moses REALLY The Humblest Guy on Earth?
- Moses describes himself as "the humblest man on the face of the earth." - Moses's siblings gossip about Moses's wife and become jealous over Moses's ability…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 12:49-59 (From Christ) - Jesus Causes World Division
- Jesus describes to the multitudes that He is not a world peace-bringer, but a world division-bringer. - Jesus yells at the multitudes for being hypocrites. -…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 11:24-35 (From Creation) - Graves of Lust
- God gives Moses some help by putting His spirit on 70 elders. - God provides a miracle and gives the people more meat than they know what to do with. - The…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 12:35-48 (From Christ) - What Will Happen to Christians When Jesus Returns?
- This passage discusses what will happen during His second return, and why people need to get prepared now. - Jenn talks about giving to others. If you like…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 11:1-23 (From Creation) - Whiners and Complainers
- After everything God did for them, the people become dissatisfied once again, to the point of angering God and Moses. - Moses cries out to God, and asks God…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 10:11-36 (From Creation) - Do What You Were Born to Do
- Scriptures tell us about the formation of the tribes as the Israelites are about to leave the area. - Moses's brother-in-law Hobab agrees to travel with the…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 12:22-34 (From Christ) - An Episode for When You are Anxious
- Jesus continues His discussion with His disciples by discussing anxiety with them, and why anxiety is harmful to oneself. - Jenn tells a story about a time…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 10:1-10 (From Creation) - The Silver Trumpets
God commands His people to make silver trumpets so that the Israelite nation can organize themselves for time of war and peace. Though these were ordinary…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 12:13-21 (From Christ) - Be Rich in God
In today's episode, Jenn talks about the portion of Scripture where Jesus teaches about greed and what it means to be "Rich in God." Jenn also discusses the…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 9:15-23 (From Creation) - Going Where God Leads
The Israelites were instructed to always go when God's cloud or fire left the tabernacle. The Israelites would have to pack their bags and their tents and…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 9:1-14 (From Creation) - The First Wilderness Passover
God expects His people to celebrate Passover every year on the first month of the year. However, there were some that were physically unable to celebrate, so…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 12:1-12 (From Christ) - What Does Blaspheming the Holy Spirit Really Mean?
Jenn talks about some of the scariest verses in the Bible: the unforgiveable sin of blaspheming the Holy Spirit. How does one really blaspheme the Holy Spirit?…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 8 (From Creation) - Holy Hair
What is the meaning of all this hair talk in Numbers? Today, Jenn discusses Numbers 8 and talks about the dedication of the Levites, the holy hair, the…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 11:37-54 (From Christ) - Tell the Truth (Even When It's Scary)
Jesus dines at a Pharisee's home, and begins to get into an argument with the lot of them. He shares the truth with them that makes them turn rageful. Jenn…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 7 (From Creation) - How God Speaks
Some people wonder, how does God speak? Numbers 7 talks a little bit about one of the ways God speaks to us. It also talks about gifts and why all gifts, if…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 6:22-27 (From Creation) - The Blessing
Today is a special episode: it's the episode of the blessing. Jenn speaks the life-giving words of Numbers 6 and then explaines them from the context of both…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 11:27-36 (From Christ) - To Be Blessed is to Keep God's Word
Today, Jesus talks about the people who are truly blessed. Jenn gives more context into the Queen of the South and the people of Nineveh standing and judging…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 6:1-21 (From Creation) - The Nazarite Laws
Today, Bible Explained goes into depth regarding the Nazarite laws, providing history, context, and other interesting facts. Go to www.p40ministries.com/shop…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 11:14-26 (From Christ) - The Secret to Never Being Possessed
Jesus continues to remove demons from people, and refutes claimes from the multitudes that He is working with an evil power. Jesus also talks about possession…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 5:11-31 (From Creation) - The Jealousy Law
Numbers 5 is a critic favorite... why? Because of a weird law called the "jealousy law." Though it seems primitive to us westerners now, what is happening in…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 5:1-10 (From Creation) - If Someone Gets Sick, Does That Mean They Sinned?
Numbers 5 focuses in on the lepers and the fact that they needed to be "put out" of the camp. What does this mean? Does it mean that the lepers sinned because…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 11:1-13 (From Christ) - Persistent Prayers are Powerful
Jesus talks about the persistent prayers having great power when someone chooses to do them. He also talks about the Lord's Prayer, and how that prayer should…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 4:21-49 (From Creation) - Thank the Background Volunteers
In Numbers 4, the Gershonites and the Merarites had a role that wasn't as "fancy" as the role of the Kohathites. But their roles were crucial and important…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 10:25-42 (From Christ) - The Good Part
Jesus is still traveling to Jerusalem, where He encounters a lawyer that has it out for Him. He also encounters two sisters, where He has to break up a…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 4:1-20 (From Creation) - Is Your Temple Comfy?
Today, Jenn is discussing the role of the Kohathites when it came to the temple furniture. However, since we don't have temple furniture anymore, Jenn…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 3:40-51 (From Creation) - The Old and New Testament Alignment
Jenn starts out today's episode by apologizing for getting Monday's episode wrong, but then explaines the amazing alignment between the Old and the New…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 10:17-24 (From Christ) - What is the "Spiritual Realm?"
Jesus talks about the spiritual realm in Luke 10, where He gives His followers great authority over the spirits. Check out the Alive Coloring Devotionals (Not…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 3:14-39 (From Creation) - God Organizes His People
We read in Numbers that God begins the organizational process for the Levite clan, including what family camps where, and what each family's roles are. Go to…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 10:1-16 (From Christ) - The Labor Shortage
Jesus talks about the labor crisis in the church, as He sends out His 70 disciples to go and preach to the neighboring villages. Go to…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 3:1-13 (From Creation) - How the Levite Tribe Relates to Modern Christianity
In Numbers 3, God purposefully ordains the Levites to do acts of service for the temple, the priests, and for God. But that's not all. He ordains the entire…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 2:1-34 (From Creation) - Is God at the Center of Your Life?
Is God at the center of your life? Numbers 2 talks about the tribes' locations around the tabernacle, and how this could possibly apply to your life today. Go…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 9:57-62 (From Christ) - Common Misconceptions about Christianity
Jesus encounters three different men that (kind of) want to follow Him. However, one of them has a misconception about Christianity, one is hesitating, and the…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Numbers 1:1-54 (From Creation) - God Knows Your Name
Today, The Bible Explained Podcast starts off with a bang by discussing Numbers chapter 1 - the whole thing - and why each name listed is so important. Go to…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Leviticus 27:28-34 (From Creation) - Perfection Not Required - With Guest Speaker Mom
Mom is on the last episode of the P40 Ministries Podcast today. She helps Jenn explain the crazy verses in Leviticus 27 and what they might mean. She also…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 9:43-56 (From Christ) - Disciple Shenanigans
Jenn calls Luke 9 "The Disciples are Human" chapter, and for a really great reason: the disciples are ridiculously human. Listen to this episode to learn more…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Leviticus 27:16-27 (From Creation) - Our Firstborn Brother
In this episode, Jenn discusses the importance of the firstborn child, or birthright holder, and the special thing that means for you and me today. Go to…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 9:23-43 (From Christ) - Say "No" to People-Pleasing
Ever get frustrated with fickle people? Ever do so much for someone only for them to still hate you? Today's episode discusses people pleasing and why being a…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Leviticus 27:9-15 (From Creation) - Animal Dedication to God
Today, Jenn dives into Leviticus 27, to discuss animals being dedicated to God... Yes, even animals can be dedicated to God! Go to www.p40ministries.com/shop…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Leviticus 27:1-8 (From Creation) - Is the Bible Misogynistic?
Leviticus 27 is one of the places Bible critics love to pick apart as "misogynistic." Are they right? Is the Bible sexist? If not, how can Leviticus 27 be…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 9:10-22 (From Christ) - You and Me = Bread Distributers
Today on the podcast, Jenn talks about Luke's account of Jesus feeding the multitude. Jesus makes it clear to His disciples that they are not the "Bread of…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Leviticus 26:40-46 (From Creation) - Why No One is "Too Sinful" for God's Grace
Today, we finish out Leviticus 26 by discussing God's mercy toward His very disobedient children. We also discuss how no, no matter what, can be too sinful for…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 9:1-10 (From Christ) - Herod Wants to See Jesus
Jesus gives His disciples authority to do many things, including healing, casting out demons, and teaching. During this time, Jesus makes a name for Himself…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Leviticus 26:21-39 (From Creation) - For the Disobedient Children
In this portion of Leviticus 26, God talks about what He is going to do to the children who are continually disobedient. Hint: It's not fun stuff. Prayer…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Leviticus 26:1-20 (From Creation) - What Should Christians Do about People Who Hate God?
Leviticus 26 is super clear about what happens to a nation that hates God... not good things. So, what should Christians do about their fellow countrymen who…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 8:40-56 (From Christ) - Can Faith Heal Nowadays?
In this portion of Luke, Jesus heals a couple of daughters from their illnesses. In the process, He teaches the crowd, the parents, the disciples, and us…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Leviticus 25:39-55 (From Creation) - Why Didn't God Abolish Slavery?
Why is slavery not abolished in the Old Testament? Why would God allow something so mean and de-humanizing? Jenn delves into history and slavery laws in…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 8:26-39 (From Christ) - Jesus Appoints the Demon-Possessed Man as a Teacher
When Jesus arrives at a Gentile region, he is met by a demon-possessed man who is downright crazy. But Jesus has so much care and compassion for the man that…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Leviticus 25:25-38 (From Creation) - Always Tip Your Waitresses - With Guest Speaker Jamie
Jamie and Jenn take a deeper look at the heart of Leviticus 25 and what God was saying about respecting others, including how we should treat workers and…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Leviticus 25:8-24 (From Creation) - The Year of Jubilee
Jenn delves into the year of Jubilee, what that meant for the poor, the rich, the foreigner, and the servant. In this passage, the concept of stewardship is…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 8:18-25 (From Christ) - Jesus's Strong Warning to the Church
Luke 8:18 can be confusing. What does Jesus mean when He says "Be careful how you hear?" Jenn gives an example of how the modern church is choosing to ignore…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Leviticus 25:1-7 (From Creation) - Why are Leaps of Faith so Scary?
Tune into today's episode for more gardening and farming tips from God. God discusses the importance of a 1 year land sabbatical, or allowing the land to lie…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 8:1-18 (From Christ) - Can You Lose Your Salvation? - With Guest Speaker Steve Marston
Steve and Jenn discuss the parable of the seed and what that means about salvation. Can one lose their salvation? Steve explains his beliefs on the subject and…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Leviticus 24:1-23 (From Creation) - The Blasphemer Punished
In Leviticus 24, there is a crazy passage about a blasphemer that is put to death because of it. Why did God command that? Jenn delves into this topic in…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Leviticus 23:23-44 (From Creation) - Fun Celebrations
God talks about the last three feasts, all of which take place in the fall. He tells His people to enjoy a weeklong celebration of joy, called the Feast of…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Luke 7:36-50 (From Christ) - The Problem With Western Christianity - With Bethany Billson
Bethany Billson is joining Jenn on the podcast today to discuss the woman who anointed Jesus's feet, and how this story ties into the problem of Western faith…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Leviticus 23:15-22 (From Creation) - The Feast of Weeks
Today, Jenn discusses the Feast of Weeks, how the people celebrated that, and why God put a strange rule in the Bible about harvesting corners of a field…