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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 KokalNehemiah 8:1-12 - The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength!
This episode of The Bible Explained podcast delves into the story of Ezra reading the Book of the Law to the people of Jerusalem, and the impact it has on…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJames 2:1-9 - Partiality Among Christians
Church must be different than the world: The importance of not showing partiality among Christians. No Christian is above another, regardless of their social…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalNehemiah 7 - Nehemiah's List of Exiled Families
In the West, we often skip over chapters like this because we don't care about family names or random people, but in Nehemiah's day, family name meant…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJames 1:19-27 - Be Doers, Not Just Hearers
This episode delves into James chapter one, focusing on the importance of putting away anger and being swift to hear and slow to speak. The anger of man…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalNehemiah 6 - Discerning the Prophets
In this episode, the Israelites are rapidly rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Sanballot, Tobiah, and Gesham, try to intimidate Nehemiah into stopping the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJames 1:12-18 - The Difference Between Testing and Tempting
It's easy to get caught up in the idea that God is the one tempting us to sin. But that's not the case. In today's episode, we explore the nuances between…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalNehemiah 5 - The Wealthy Israelites Mistreat the Poor
In this episode, Jenn discusses Nehemiah chapter five, where the Israelites are facing internal problems that hinder the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall: The…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalJames 1:1-12 - A Fitting Introduction to the Book of James
In this episode of The Bible Explained, we're starting the Book of James, a letter written by the brother of Jesus. James is known for its practical wisdom and…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalNehemiah 4 - Hammer in One Hand, Sword in the Other
As the city of Jerusalem begins to rebuild its walls, a surprising obstacle emerges in the form of Sanballot, a governor from a neighboring region, who's…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalBonus: Finding Joy When God's Answer Is No with Kristy Graham of Samaritan's Purse
Today's episode features a special bonus episode from "Untangling Prayer with Rachel Wojo" Host Rachel Wojo interviews Kristy Graham host of On the Ground with…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 13:12-25 - Final Words in the Book of Hebrews
This episode wraps up the Book of Hebrews, a deeply impactful and meaningful conclusion to a series that leaves Faithful Listeners with a lot to think about…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalNehemiah 3 - The 10 Gates Symbolic of the Christian's Life
Jenn delves into Nehemiah chapter three, exploring the symbolic significance of Jerusalem's gates in the Christian life. There's one gate for every step a…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 13:7-14 - Jesus is the Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever
This episode of the Bible Explained Podcast delves into Hebrews 13:7-14, where Jenn emphasizes the importance of scrutinizing leaders and their conduct. The…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalNehemiah 2:11-20 - Nehemiah Encourages the Jews to Build the Wall
Nehemiah has a heart to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after a long period of exile. But what drove Nehemiah to take on this monumental task, and how did he…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 13:1-6 - Choosing Love in Spite of Anger or Bitterness
Jenn delves into the importance of brotherly love in the Christian community. This concept is often misunderstood, and many Christians struggle to show love to…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalNehemiah 2:1-10 - Nehemiah Sent to Jerusalem after His Bold Request
For the first time ever, Nehemiah appears before the king sad: The checkered history of King Artaxerxes, and why Nehemiah was right to be afraid of him The…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 12:18-29 - God is a Consuming Fire
In this episode, we dive into the significance of reverence and awe in our relationship with God: The importance of reverence and awe in the face of God's…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalNehemiah 1 - 4 Ways to Have Effective, Biblical, and Powerful Prayers
The Book of Nehemiah tells the story of the Israelites rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. But before we get to the action, we see Nehemiah's heart and his…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 12:14-24 - Only 1 Way You Can Effectively Approach God
Today, we discuss the topic of God's approachability. Christians are called to be peaceful, not argumentative or volatile. The story Esau, who sold his…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEzra 10:9-44 - The Strange End of Ezra
This is the last episode of the Book of Ezra, focusing on the issue of Israelites marrying pagan women. Israel was in direct disobedience to God's command…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 12:4-13 - Does God Really Discipline Christians?
This episode of The Bible Explained delves into the often uncomfortable topic of God's discipline, exploring how it's a sign of his love and care for us. God's…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEzra 10:1-8 - God Hates Divorce
In the last chapter of Ezra, things escalate quickly: Ezra is encouraged by an Israelite man to force the Israelites to divorce their wives Why descriptions in…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 12:1-3 - Are the Saints Interceding for Us?
This episode of The Bible Explained delves into the concept of the "cloud of witnesses" in Hebrews 12:1-3. Who are the cloud of witnesses, and what are they…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEzra 9 - What People Don't Understand about Sin
Ezra learns of a great sin that the leaders are doing only a few months after he arrives in Israel: The Levites, priests, and elders have intermarried into…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 11:30-40 - Faith Through Persecution
This is the final portion of Hebrews eleven, exploring the faith of several individuals from the Old Testament, including Rahab, Samson, Gideon, and David…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEzra 8 - The Dangerous Journey Home
Before Ezra and his companions start on their long journey to Israel, problems already arise that need ironed out: No Levites decided to make the journey, so…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 11:17-29 - Belief and Faith are Not the Same Thing
Jenn delves into the concept of faith, exploring its difference from belief and/or obedience. The discussion centers around the Hall of Faith in Hebrews…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEzra 7:11-28 - Introducing Ezra, the Powerful Scribe
In this episode of TBE, Jenn delves into Ezra chapter seven, where we meet the main character, Ezra, a skilled scribe and leader of the Israelites: King…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 11:1-16 - Faith and Obedience Go Together
In this episode, Jenn delves into the concept of faith, exploring what it means to have faith in God and how it's demonstrated in the lives of biblical figures…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEzra 6:14 - 7:10 - The 2nd Temple is Finally Finished
In this episode of the Bible Explained podcast, Jenn delves into the story of Ezra and the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Despite facing…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 10:26-39 - The Scariest Verse for Christians
**Hebrews 10: A Call to Action** In this episode, Jenn delves into the difficult topic of Hebrews 10, where Christians are reminded that actions have…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEzra 6:1-13 - God Has the Right to Preserve His Word
In today's episode from Ezra 6: Who was king Darius? Why did he sponsor the rebuilding of the temple? The Apharsachites are fully humiliated by Darius's letter…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 10:19-25 - The Major Church Misconception Nearly Every Christian Believes
The author of Hebrews says not to "forsake" the assembly: What it means to "forsake" the assembly. What is church for - yourself, others, or God? Why "being…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEzra 5 - When You Are Weak, God is Strong
In today's episode: When the cards are stacked against us, God wants us to do our best YHWH's message to the complacent Israelites The bordering nations try to…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 10:1-18 - Religion Doesn't Save; Only Jesus Saves
In this episode, Jenn explores the concept of atonement: What the word "atonement" means Animal sacrifice only covered sins; they could not take them away…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEzra 4:4-24 - The Accuser's Gonna Accuse
This is the story of the Samaritans' opposition to the Jewish people rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem: The Samaritans lie to the king about the Israelites…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 9:11-28 - Why Won't Jesus Save People Who Don't Believe in Him?
In this episode of the Bible Explained, we dive into the concept of blood and its significance in the Bible: Animal sacrifices were a temporary solution for…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEzra 4:1-10 - The Start of the Samaritan/Jewish Conflict
Today, we discuss the infancy of a decades-long conflict between the Israelites and Samaritans: The Israelites continue to build the temple to God, and the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 9:1-14 - The Heavenly Temple and the Earthly Temple
In this episode of the Bible Explained, Jenn delves into Hebrews chapter 9, exploring the concept of the First Covenant and its earthly sanctuary: The…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEzra 3 - Discouragement Often Comes after Calling
In today's episode: The Israelites prove their devotion to God and His laws by building an altar and keeping the feasts The temple foundation is laid for the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 8 - Jesus Sits at God's Right Hand
Jesus is sitting at the Father's right hand, which shows: Jesus's sacrifice is finished Jesus is a high priest forever in the heavenly temple, not the man-made…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEzra 2 - The List of Exiled Families
Today's episode provides insight into the complexities of Israel's restoration and the people's journey back to their ancestral land: Zerubbabel and Joshua -…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 7:22-28 - Jesus Died Once for All
In today's episode: Jesus is the great High Priest who we confess sins to What the Bible says about confessing sins to people other than Jesus Jesus sacrificed…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEzra 1 - The Israelites Return to Israel
Welcome to season 11 in the Book of Ezra, exploring the Israelites' return from captivity in Babylon. After 70 years, God's promise comes to fruition: Who was…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 7:11-22 - The New Priesthood of Jesus and the Obsolete Law
In this episode of TBE podcast, we explore the priesthood of Jesus and its significance: The Levitical priesthood was imperfect, but Jesus' priesthood is a…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Chronicles 36:11-23 - Goodbye, Judah
We're wrapping up 2 Chronicles with a look at King Zedekiah's reign. From the complexities of Zedekiah's family tree to the prophet Jeremiah's warnings, we'll…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 7:1-10 - The Order of Melchizedek
In this episode of The Bible Explained, Jenn dives into Hebrews chapter seven, exploring the mysterious figure of Melchizedek, a king and high priest who…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Chronicles 36:1-10 - The Last 4 Kings of Judah's History
To wrap up season ten of The Bible Explain podcast, Jenn dives into the last four kings of Judah's history before their exile to Babylon. From the rise of…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 6:9-20 - God's Promise of Salvation Cannot Be Broken
In today's episode, we discuss: Why we can't lose our salvation after trusting in Jesus God swore an oath to us on His own name, and God cannot lie Why…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Chronicles 35:10-27 - The Point of Animal Sacrifice, and Why We No Longer Do It
Josiah puts on a big Passover: The Passover was the best one done since before the kings The Israelites sacrifice many animals to God What was the point of…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 6:1-8 - How to Achieve Spiritual Maturity
In today's episode: What does it mean to become a spiritual adult, and how do we do it? We will all experience a judgment and a fire, even if we are saved Why…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Chronicles 35:1-10 - King Josiah and the Passover
Josiah goes ham when it comes to following God's laws: He puts a Passover celebration in motion for the first time since Hezekiah He gets the Ark of the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 5 - What Does the Bible Say about Being Saved?
The author of Hebrews discusses the role of Jesus: Jesus is the great High Priest Jesus is the Savior What the Bible says about salvation and how to be saved…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Chronicles 34 - Josiah Searches for Truth and Finds It
In today's episode: Josiah starts worshipping God at 16 years old Josiah starts a religious reform in Judah and Israel The book of the Law is found after…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalIt Will Be Provided
Jenn explores the parallels between Abraham's test in Genesis 22 and the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. She delves into the significance of Abraham's…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 4:8-16 - Should Christians Celebrate the Sabbath?
In today's episode: How we enter into God's rest Should Christians celebrate the Sabbath? What does "the Word of God is alive and active" mean? Jesus is the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Chronicles 33:10-24 - Manasseh Repents
Manasseh has a rough go at things after his insane idolatry: Manasseh is carried away to Babylon in chains Manasseh does a 180 and decides to worship only God…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 4:1-7 - Enter God's Rest TODAY
The author of Hebrews tells us to enter into God's rest: Sabbath rest is destroyed by legalism How to get the most out of Sabbath rest The parable of the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Chronicles 33:1-9 - Idol Worship Is Always a Cheap Imitation for the Worship of Yahweh
Manasseh is introduced as the new king: He brings idolatry back He introduces the worship of new gods and puts them in God's house He makes God's temple into a…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalHebrews 4:1-2 - Here's How to Be Sure You Are Saved
7 points we learn from Hebrews and 1 John that show us for sure if we are saved: We must walk in spiritual light We must believe Jesus is God We must realize…